Although Crocodile's desert giant could be considered massive, it was like comparing heaven and earth when placed before the wooden figure summoned by Hashirama Senju.
Whether in terms of size or the aura of power it radiated, the desert giant fell far short.
Crocodile watched as his masterpiece seemed like a toy before the wooden figure, his face cycling through shades of green and white, his anger burning like a raging inferno mixed with deep shame.
He clenched his teeth tightly, his hands unconsciously gripping so hard that his nails dug deep into his palms, yet he felt no pain.
"It's like an adult and a baby." Monkey D. Luffy's eyes widened as he exclaimed in amazement.
Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and the others beside him were also stunned, staring at the battlefield without blinking. Although Luffy's voice was not loud, it was clearly audible amidst the chaos of the battle, echoing the sentiment shared by all the onlookers.
They were awed by the stark contrast in power before them, gaining a deeper understanding of Hashirama Senju's immense strength.
Hashirama Senju fixed his gaze intently on Roy, his eyes burning with anticipation and curiosity, eager to see what power Roy would unleash to counter the wooden figure's assault.
Just then, Hashirama Senju's pupils sharply contracted. He saw a flash of crimson in Roy's eyes, a blood-red glow emanating a sinister and powerful aura.
"Is this… the Sharingan? No, this ocular power seems even stronger than the Mangekyō Sharingan?"
A wave of turmoil surged within Hashirama Senju. His brow furrowed slightly, his expression revealing confusion and shock.
He was no stranger to the Sharingan; countless battles with Madara Uchiha had made him intimately familiar with its power. Yet the eyes before him now exuded an unprecedented sense of pressure.
"Eyes like Madara's?" Hashirama Senju murmured to himself, the excitement within him growing even more intense.
To witness such formidable ocular power in this other world was an unexpected delight for him.
His heart began to seethe with anticipation, eager to engage in a true pinnacle battle with Roy, to see what power lay behind those mysterious eyes.
Facing Hashirama Senju's towering wooden figure, which stood hundreds of meters tall, Roy remained in place, a mysterious smile suddenly curling at the corner of his mouth.
His eyes spun rapidly, a terrifying wave of ocular power radiating outward.
This ocular power, like a solidified force, carried a chilling presence.
In an instant, golden light burst forth from Roy's eyes like surging tides, engulfing the entire desert in the blink of an eye.
The light was intensely brilliant, dazzling almost everyone present.
At the heart of this golden radiance, a colossal figure slowly emerged, blotting out the sky and sun—a golden Perfect Susanoo.
The Susanoo's body was immense beyond measure, wreathed in golden chakra flames, as if a war god descending from myth.
Its appearance dimmed the heavens and earth; the sky seemed torn apart by an invisible giant hand, cracks spreading rapidly, clouds retreating in all directions.
"Power like Madara's."
Hashirama Senju gazed at the Susanoo before him, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
His face radiated barely contained exhilaration, as if witnessing once more the fervent scenes of his battles with Madara Uchiha.
Hashirama Senju clasped his hands together. Under his control, the towering wooden figure suddenly bent its knees, its leg muscles tightening, storing immense power.
Then, the wooden figure leaped high into the air, kicking up a fierce gale. Sand and stones were swept up by the wind, forming a massive curtain of sand.
In midair, the wooden figure swung its thick arm, like a colossal stone pillar, crashing down with devastating force toward the Susanoo.
Simultaneously, Roy commanded the Perfect Susanoo to respond.
The Susanoo slowly raised its arm, the golden chakra flames upon it blazing fiercely.
The Susanoo's fist, carrying an aura of world-shattering might, struck out against the wooden figure's fist.
"Boom!" A deafening explosion erupted instantly, shaking the entire desert violently.
Massive cracks appeared on the ground, spreading outward like a spider's web.
Luffy and the others staggered, their bodies swaying with the tremors. They reached out, trying to grab onto something to steady themselves.
At the center of their clash, a continuous series of explosive roars echoed, powerful energy waves radiating outward like surging tides.
The Perfect Susanoo and the wooden figure stood like divine demons in the desert.
Sand and stone were ground to powder under the impact of this immense force.
"Hahaha. How powerful."
In Hashirama Senju's memory, such an exhilarating battle was a distant recollection. He hadn't expected to experience it again after being reincarnated through the Impure World Reincarnation.
Hashirama Senju and Roy, these two powerhouses, clashed repeatedly.
When the fist of the golden Perfect Susanoo collided with the wooden figure's fist, the impact was like a massive bomb detonating in the desert.
The surrounding air was instantly compressed, forming visible air vortices.
Vast stretches of sand dunes were leveled, gravel blasted high into the air, swirling wildly.
Hashirama Senju clapped his hands together, his chakra surging tumultuously.
In that instant, a torrent of life force gushed forth from underground, as countless trees burst from the earth, spreading at astonishing speed in all directions.
Yet, amid their fierce attacks, this newly formed oasis suffered tremendous devastation.
Part of the forest was mercilessly shattered by the powerful energy waves. Thick trunks were smashed to pieces, reduced to countless wood chips swirling through the air.
These shattered trees ultimately turned into fertile nutrients, nourishing the land beneath.
The remaining trees, however, tenaciously withstood the assault. Though their branches swayed and leaves scattered under the fierce winds and powerful impacts, they stood firm.
This seemingly intense battle was, in fact, part of Roy's meticulously crafted plan.
Using Hashirama Senju's immense Wood Release power to turn this desert into an oasis was the precious gift he intended for Vivi.
The battle between Hashirama Senju and Roy raged on.
The formidable auras emanating from them crashed against everything around in wave after wave. They exchanged blows, fists colliding, energies intertwining.
As they fought, Roy deliberately guided their movement, their figures steadily shifting farther away.
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