It was a massive entity.
Its entire body lacked the structure of a normal living creature. It was a mass of black.
On its face was a white, long-nosed mask.
Sensing the presence of humans, it swiftly moved towards the Hokages.
"Tch... what an unpleasant aura," Tsunade said with displeasure.
"What is this? A creature unique to this world?" Tobirama asked curiously.
He could keenly sense it.
This thing was different from beasts or the like.
It was filled with a chaotic, evil consciousness.
It made one feel disgust!
Aoki stood motionless in place.
He began earnestly explaining to the other Hokages.
"Everyone, watch closely."
"This is a creature unique to this world, a Hollow."
"In essence, they are strange existences born from chaotic, wandering souls that devour each other."
"When you see one of these things, don't hesitate. Just eliminate it."
The Hokages listened to Aoki's explanation and nodded one after another.
"Hollows also have different ranks."
"Later on, some can even become things resembling humans."
"The one we're seeing now is considered a type that's not very high-level."
As Aoki was speaking.
The giant Hollow had already arrived beside him!
Its enormous figure cast a pitch-black shadow over Aoki's head.
"Is there anything to be careful of?"
Kakashi took out a small notebook to record and then asked.
Aoki thought for a moment. "Nothing much to be careful of."
"They're just trash. Eliminate them directly."
As he spoke, he raised his fist.
And punched the Hollow's body!
Boom!
A dull thud was heard.
In the middle of the Hollow's black body.
A massive hole instantly appeared!
One could clearly see the scenery through the hole behind it.
Before this Hollow could even realize what had happened.
Its form began to slowly dissipate.
Finally, it vanished completely.
Instantly killed by Aoki!
"Let's hurry."
"It's best to finish this quickly."
Aoki didn't even glance at the instantly defeated creature.
He immediately led the Hokages away, moving swiftly!
After they had all left.
A small, thin figure emerged from nearby.
It was an unremarkable young boy.
He looked fearfully at the Hollow that had just been instantly killed.
Then gazed admiringly at the departing backs of Aoki and the others.
"So cool..."
Aoki led the group onward.
Everyone moved at incredible speed.
The vast area outside the Seireitei flashed by in an instant.
Once inside the Seireitei, Aoki relied on his memory to search for the Invisible Empire.
This Invisible Empire sounded incredibly grand.
As if searching the entire three realms wouldn't be enough to find it.
In reality, their headquarters.
Was located in a very cunning position.
Right within the Seireitei itself.
Hidden within the shadows of the buildings.
Here, the group split into several teams.
Each went to search for their respective targets.
Each team included strong members, as well as relatively weaker Hokages.
To avoid trouble if they encountered difficult opponents.
Sasuke, Naruto, and the two Kakashis formed one team.
Another team consisted of Hashirama, Tobirama, Tsunade Senju, and Obito.
Aoki's team, besides himself, included Madara Uchiha, Road to Ninja Tsunade, and Minato.
His team was undoubtedly the strongest.
Aoki himself knew the location here best.
He estimated that if they found the target, it would be his team.
As Aoki led the group into the area.
A figure instantly appeared before them!
It was a tall figure, a man in a pure black robe.
One of their targets.
Yhwach!
Yhwach's ability symbol was "The Almighty."
The moment Aoki and the others entered the Invisible Empire.
Yhwach detected them.
And located these intruders!
"Oh, an unfamiliar man has arrived."
Minato said.
Aoki merely smiled.
"This is no ordinary stranger."
"We've found our target!"
Hearing Aoki's words.
The Hokages perked up.
Finally!
After traveling for half a day.
Had their target here finally appeared?
Yhwach also showed a slightly surprised expression.
"You know me... not ordinary."
"You guys aren't Shinigami, nor Quincy, nor even Hollows!"
"Yet you managed to find me here?"
Although Yhwach claimed to be The Almighty.
This wasn't absolute.
The Hokages came from twelve different Naruto Worlds.
No matter how powerful he was, he couldn't possibly guess this.
How could he know about otherworldly matters?
So at this moment.
Yhwach had no idea of their origins.
This made him somewhat cautious.
His gaze quickly fell on Madara Uchiha and Road to Ninja Tsunade.
The reason was simple.
Both Madara Uchiha and Road to Ninja Tsunade carried Zanpakutō.
They looked more like Shinigami.
"Your weapons... I feel somewhat familiar."
"Zanpakutō?"
"What attributes?"
Yhwach spoke.
"May I see them?"
Hearing his words.
Several Hokages exchanged glances.
Madara Uchiha smiled.
"Leave this one to me for now."
"It's been a long time since I've had a good fight!"
Hearing this, Aoki and the others didn't argue, tactfully stepping back.
Their presence here was their confidence.
Even if Madara Uchiha was no match for Yhwach,
they could provide quick support.
Madara Uchiha then walked toward Yhwach.
In his hand, he drew his own Zanpakutō.
"Ryujin Jakka!"
The moment he saw this Zanpakutō,
an unprecedented look of shock appeared on Yhwach's face!
"That old man Yamamoto's Zanpakutō?"
"How is it in your hands?!"
Yhwach was completely thrown into confusion.
To them, a Zanpakutō was a symbol of the soul.
Each person's weapon was entirely unique.
How could this guy before him
possess Yamamoto's weapon?
It made no sense!
Madara Uchiha didn't answer, charging straight ahead!
His opponent's confusion was his best opportunity!
"Torch!"
A whirlwind-like flame instantly spun and ignited!
In Yhwach's hand, a longsword emitting a blue glow instantly appeared!
"Die, intruder!"
His weapon clashed with Ryujin Jakka!
Immediately, he sensed something different about Madara Uchiha.
"Although it's the same blade,"
"the style and techniques are completely different..."
"Lacking the seasoned sharpness of that old man Yamamoto!"
Yhwach quickly discerned.
Madara Uchiha's style was undoubtedly vastly different from Yamamoto's.
Moreover, the blade was only one of Madara Uchiha's weapons.
Whether in terms of mastery or style,
it allowed Yhwach to identify the distinctions clearly.