Hearing Senju Tobirama's words, Isamu's lips curled into a wicked grin. He had just been wondering whether Senju Hashirama was holding back—yet Tobirama had practically confirmed it for him.
Only seventy percent? Then this just got a lot easier.
---
In the mental space, Isamu turned toward the Five-Tails.
Kokuo, I'm going to use your power to suppress him in taijutsu. Be ready.
"Understood, Lord Isamu. My chakra is fully condensed. I can supply it at any moment," Kokuo replied, stepping forward.
"Good. And Kurama—you're next. Start condensing chakra. You haven't moved yet, but your turn is coming."
The Nine-Tails nodded, pressing its claws together. "As you wish."
Seeing everything prepared, Isamu exited the mental space and fixed his gaze on Hashirama.
You hit me earlier… now let's return the favor.
---
"Kamui — Super Speed World!"
His Eternal Mangekyo spun—
—and Isamu vanished.
In the next instant, he appeared beside Hashirama and threw a punch straight at his face.
Bang!
Hashirama reacted instantly, countering with a punch of his own. Their fists collided head-on.
Isamu's eyes narrowed.
He reacted? Impossible…
"Too early, young man," Hashirama said with a calm smile. "You're not ready to change the world."
"Don't get cocky. That was just one hit—try handling this!"
Isamu vanished again.
"Thirty-Six Strikes!"
He attacked from all directions in rapid succession—
—but Hashirama blocked every single blow.
Bang!
Another clash cracked the ground beneath their feet.
Hashirama smiled, clearly pleased.
"How about it? You can't even land a hit. Admit it—you're still not there yet."
Isamu's expression darkened slightly.
This isn't normal speed… the world itself is boosting him.
So that's your 'Child of Prophecy' advantage…
Then he smiled again.
"Let's see you handle this."
---
"Kokuo!"
"Understood. Raising your chakra to the boiling point—now!"
A surge of heat exploded from Isamu's body. The air around him warped, shimmering with intense energy.
"Take this—"
"Peerless Strength!"
He punched forward.
The sheer force compressed the air—
—and fired it like a cannon.
BOOM!
Hashirama's eyes widened.
"Oh no—!"
The invisible blast slammed into him, launching him over a hundred meters away and kicking up a massive cloud of dust.
Even if he had reacted, he couldn't have blocked it.
This wasn't just strength—it was overwhelming force.
---
"Tobirama, don't come over!"
Hashirama's voice rang out as the dust cleared. His body, though damaged, began regenerating through Edo Tensei.
"Brother… are you alright?" Tobirama asked, tense.
"Grandfather!" Tsunade called out in worry.
Hashirama waved them off.
"I'm fine. That won't take me down. This is my fight—don't interfere."
But his expression had changed.
He was no longer relaxed.
---
"Heh… still acting tough?"
"Then let's turn it up."
"Consecutive Peerless Strength!"
Isamu launched a barrage of punches—
each one firing another Air Cannon.
Hashirama's eyes sharpened. He immediately leaped away, dodging.
He had already felt that power once.
Even with an immortal body—
pain still mattered.
---
"Haa!!"
Isamu's fists blurred into afterimages.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The battlefield trembled as crater after crater exploded across the ground.
Both the Allied Forces and the Uchiha retreated over a kilometer away.
This level of combat—
was no longer something ordinary ninja could even approach.
---
Watching from afar, Tobirama clenched his fists in frustration.
Damn it… I can't step in…
Meanwhile, in the shadows, Uchiha Madara was practically trembling with excitement.
"Hahaha! That's it, Isamu!"
"Hit him harder! Left—no, right!"
"Faster! You're about to land it!"
He gestured wildly, completely absorbed in the fight.
Nearby, White Zetsu could only stare silently.
He… knows Isamu can't hear him, right…?
---
On the battlefield, Hashirama continued dodging, sweat forming on his brow.
This kid… he's getting stronger with every attack.
And his chakra… it doesn't seem to decrease at all…
Is he not afraid of exhaustion?
---
But Hashirama didn't know—
that Isamu, backed by all Nine Tailed Beasts—
possessed chakra that rivaled even the endless reserves of Edo Tensei.