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Kazekaze continuously swung his fists, using the Morning Peacock to counter Hashirama's Deep Forest Emergence. Although Kazekaze had mastered Wood Release through his training package, however, he only knew three Wood Release techniques. One of them was the Four Pillar House Technique, which had little combat capability. The Wood Human and Wood Dragon techniques would likely have average effectiveness against Deep Forest Emergence.
However, Kazekaze didn't intend to rely solely on the power of the Morning Peacock to destroy all of Hashirama's forest. He centered himself and shattered a certain range of the forest below. After about five or six breaths, Kazekaze stopped punching and descended towards the ground.
'Compared to when I fought Toroi, I can now adapt to the damage caused by the Morning Peacock, but if I continue, my seal-less healing might not keep up with the damage.'
If the healing speed can't keep up with the damage speed, then he would definitely show a flaw due to the pain. Facing a ninja like Senju Hashirama, even a second could lead to countless possibilities.
Kazekaze crouched on the ground, surrounded by Hashirama's Wood Release. He brought his two fingers together, pressed them to the ground, closed his eyes, and activated the Kagura Mind's Eye to sense Hashirama.
"This is... The Wood Dragon Technique?"
Suddenly, Kazekaze's eyes widened as he sensed a massive surge of Chakra rushing towards him. The forest created by Hashirama's Wood Release was flattened in an instant by this force. A lifelike Wood Release dragon, with claws bared and body twisting, charged towards Kazekaze.
"In that case, I'll join in."
Seeing this, Kazekaze decided to engage in a ninjutsu battle with Hashirama. Snap! Kazekaze clapped his hands together, unleashing his Wood Release.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"
The entire ground rumbled and cracked in layers as a Wood Release dragon soared into the sky. Just as Hashirama's wood dragon was about to bite Kazekaze, his dragon opened its massive maw and bit its neck, continuing to ascend. The two wood dragons rose together, wrestling and entwining their bodies, trying to overpower each other with brute force. The forest they flattened revealed Hashirama's position.
Kazekaze took advantage of the situation to look over, ignoring the two battling wood dragons. He clearly saw Hashirama standing there, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. It was evident that Hashirama was shocked by Kazekaze's wood dragon.
'Although Tobirama mentioned that Kazekaze inherited my Wood Release, I didn't expect his Wood Release to be this powerful.'
Hashirama couldn't help but marvel in his heart. The opponent's wood dragon was practically on par with his own. Neither could overpower the other.
'When I was seven, I didn't even know what Wood Release was. No...' Hashirama shook his head. Not to mention when I was seven. Even at fifteen, I didn't know Wood Release existed. Otherwise, he would have definitely shown off in front of Madara every day. Madara, look, look, I made a dragon with Wood Release. I made a tree with Wood Release. I made a flower with Wood Release. I used Wood Release to... make you.
Thinking of this, Hashirama felt a bit nostalgic. If Uchiha Madara were still alive and hadn't diverged from his ideals, how great that would be.
'If Madara were alive, he would surely see the hope for peace in Kazekaze. He is a more outstanding ninja than Madara and I. Maybe one day, Kazekaze can change this world. Bring true peace to everyone.'
Thinking of this, Hashirama couldn't help but look up at a 45-degree angle, 'Madara, can you see Kazekaze now? Though he's only seven, he's already a ninja who can stand on his own. In less than ten years, no, less than five, Kazekaze will surely become Hokage. The answer that neither you nor I could find, Kazekaze will surely discover it.'
Hashirama now deeply wished Madara could appear before him and hear his voice. To witness Kazekaze's growth. At only seven years old, he's mastered Wood Release so brilliantly! What a pity. Uchiha Madara is no longer here. He will never know how outstanding my grandson is.
However, just as Hashirama was deep in thought, Kazekaze made his move. Since Hashirama had already started a ninjutsu battle with him, there was no need to hold back.
"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"
Kazekaze clapped his hands, injecting Chakra into the ground to form Wood Release. Countless vines grew wildly beneath his feet, becoming thick and large, then converging at one point. Forming a tall, fierce-looking wooden figure. Under Kazekaze's control, the wooden figure spread its fingers, grabbed the wood dragon Hashirama created by the neck, and then reached out with the other hand to grab its tail. With a fierce pull, the two hands tore Hashirama's wood dragon to pieces.
Immediately, Kazekaze's wood dragon flew, coiling around the wooden figure's waist, opening its massive mouth to roar at Hashirama on the ground. Kazekaze kicked off with his feet, leaping onto the wooden figure's shoulder, looking down at Hashirama.
"If it's just a Wood Release battle, my chances of winning aren't great, but... Now, I don't just have Wood Release as my only skill!"
As Kazekaze finished speaking, he gathered Chakra into his palm and began to spin it in an irregular direction. A pale blue Chakra appeared in his palm, looking like condensed air currents. In two or three breaths, Kazekaze compressed the Chakra into a high-density ball. It was... Rasengan!
"And then..."
Kazekaze's gaze focused slightly; during the taijutsu exchange with Hashirama, he had secretly placed a Flying Thunder God mark on him. This meant Kazekaze could now use the Flying Thunder God Technique for instant movement. To launch an unexpected attack on Hashirama. But the premise was to attract Hashirama's attention from the front. Otherwise, with his reaction speed, he would likely defend in time. This was Kazekaze's strategy.
Even though the person standing before him was his grandfather in this world. The God of Ninjutsu, the greatest under the Sage of Six Paths. However, Kazekaze didn't plan to lose to him so easily.
Hashirama looked up, meeting Kazekaze's gaze, watching him stand so impressively on the wooden figure's shoulder. Hashirama felt immense joy in his heart, "The Wood Human, huh."
Then, Hashirama clapped his hands. Deciding to also use the Wood Human Technique. With another tremor, a massive head broke through the ground, lifting Hashirama's feet, slowly raising him. Another towering wooden figure appeared!
"Kazekaze!" Hashirama called out his name, urging the wooden figure to step forward.
"Hashirama!" Kazekaze responded with the same volume, then directed the wooden figure to charge forward.