Gaining control over the power of time might be a pipe dream for anyone else, but for Lin Xuan, there were actually many methods available to him.
The most effective way was undoubtedly to achieve it directly through the system. Whether it was reincarnating a character who controlled time or directly purchasing items that could grant him control over time, both were viable paths.
However, as he pondered which specific method to use, Lin Xuan fell into deep thought once again.
While he was lost in thought, the battle involving Uchiha Madara and the others continued to rage, growing more and more intense!
The other members of the Ninja Association watched on, many of them revealing eager expressions as they observed the fight. In truth, they also desperately wanted to step up and have a proper showdown with the Five Elder Stars, the five highest authorities in the world.
For instance, eager looks appeared on the faces of Tobirama Senju, Izuna Uchiha, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, and even Might Duy. Their fighting spirit was ignited.
Especially Might Duy. His gaze remained fixed on the Curly-Haired Elder Star, watching the terrifying power erupting from him, which made his own youthful passion feel like it was burning fiercely.
He really wanted to test whether, after opening the final Eighth Gate: Gate of Death, he could compete with the Curly-Haired Elder Star!
However, although most people were tempted, no one ultimately made a move.
As much as they didn't want to admit it, the fact was that there was still a significant gap between their current strength and that of the Five Elder Stars.
This wasn't a battle they could intervene in. Even if they charged in, they probably wouldn't be of much help.
Furthermore, since Lin Xuan had agreed to a fair duel with the enemy, it wasn't appropriate for them to interfere now.
In the end, the itchy-handed strong members of the Ninja Association turned their attention to the other people on the battlefield, and some began to step forward and issue challenges.
Tobirama Senju was also itching for a fight. His eyes scanned the area and finally landed on Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral, on the execution platform. Aside from those five old men, this guy seemed to have the highest rank here, right?
"Since I can't fight those old fellows, you'll be my opponent!" Tobirama said with a stern expression.
Sengoku was initially fully focused on watching the battle between the Five Elder Stars and Uchiha Madara's group when he suddenly heard Tobirama shout at him: "Hey, you, Sengoku or whatever, how about a fight?"
As the words fell, Tobirama's hands were already swiftly forming hand signs.
Sengoku initially wanted to refuse, but he suddenly sensed a dangerous aura. Turning his head, he saw Tobirama had already launched an attack at him.
"Water Style: Water Severing Wave!"
Instantly, Sengoku's face darkened. He coated his entire body in Armament Haki and threw a powerful punch towards the high-pressure water jet shooting rapidly at him.
BOOM!
A terrifying shockwave erupted. Sengoku was forced back a step, and the execution platform beneath him cracked with a snap, fissures spreading across it as if it might collapse at any moment.
"Rob Lucci, come here!" Sengoku barked.
He immediately ordered Lucci of CP9 to guard the platform to prevent anyone from rescuing "Fire Fist" Ace.
As for himself, he leaped down and charged straight towards Tobirama Senju.
Although he knew it would be safest for him to personally guard Ace, at this point, he had no choice but to engage.
The Five Elder Stars were tied up by Uchiha Madara and the others. Right now, the only ones on the World Government's side capable of dealing with Tobirama were himself and the former Fleet Admiral, Kong.
However, Kong was currently being entangled by that fellow named Izuna Uchiha and had no attention to spare for this side.
As for Garp, he had been found by Might Duy again, and the two were already engaged in a fierce battle of physical skills.
Furthermore, among the three Navy Admirals, Aokiji was being targeted by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Both sides were immensely powerful, and their battle was equally intense, with no clear winner emerging for the time being.
As for Kizaru, he was currently feeling quite frustrated because he had been targeted by Minato Namikaze once again. The two had resumed their high-speed duel.
Originally, Kizaru wanted to avenge his previous defeat, but he soon realized he was mistaken. It didn't take long before he found himself suppressed by Minato.
The current Minato Namikaze, after this period of adaptation and learning, was stronger than when he was first reincarnated through the Impure World Reincarnation. He had even learned Armament Haki and Observation Haki!
Consequently, Kizaru quickly found himself on the defensive!
When Kong looked towards the last Admiral, Akainu, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Akainu had been injured by Whitebeard earlier, but was later healed by the Long-Bearded Elder's group healing ability, restoring his combat power. For a time, he was fighting with extreme ferocity again, his erupting magma severely injuring dozens of Whitebeard Pirates in a short period.
However, suddenly—
Several terrifying attacks came rushing towards him. Sensing the immense danger, Akainu hurriedly defended.
Yet, despite his efforts, he was caught completely off guard. The blows sent him stumbling backward, looking utterly disheveled.
In an instant, having just been healed by the Long-Bearded Elder, he was nearly severely wounded again!
Akainu's gaze, filled with fury and ice, shot towards the source of the attacks. He saw several figures clad in black robes with red clouds not far away—they were the ones who had attacked him!
These individuals were unmistakably members of the Akatsuki organization!
The reason they attacked Akainu was simply that the other strong fighters from the World Government had been targeted first by Tobirama and the others. Seeing the pool of powerful opponents being quickly snatched up, the other members of the Ninja Association grew anxious and started picking targets too.
Thus, Nagato, Konan, Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Kakuzu, and Deidara—all former members of the Akatsuki—unintentionally chose the exceptionally aggressive Akainu as their target.
This led to the scene of Akainu being jointly attacked by the Akatsuki members and being forced into a continuous retreat!
Even Nagato, Konan, and the others were taken aback. They hadn't expected such a coincidence—so many of them had independently chosen the same person to attack.
Was it because this guy just looked particularly punchable?!
Even Kong couldn't help but show a strange expression, thinking to himself, Has Sakazaki pissed off too many people or something?
If Akainu knew what they were thinking, he'd probably be so angry he'd vomit blood.
A group of people gang up on him, and they claim it's because he looks like he deserves it?
Akainu, with his consistently domineering and forceful demeanor, naturally wouldn't choose to swallow his anger after being attacked by several people.
His eyes swept coldly over Nagato and the others as he roared in furious anger, "You damn bastards, go to hell!"
Ever since the war on Sabaody Archipelago, a stifling rage had been building within him. Now, seeing Nagato and the others, the pent-up fury in his heart completely erupted!
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