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Chapter 175: The Ninja Master, The Battle at Sea Begins
Senju Tobirama.
The Second Hokage of Konoha, younger brother to the God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama. Known as the Master of the Ninja World, he developed countless powerful jutsu, many of which were classified as Forbidden Techniques. And as everyone knew, aside from his extraordinary intellect, this master ninja was unrivaled in Water Style ninjutsu.
On a field composed almost entirely of water, Tobirama was practically a god.
Two beams of light descended.
As the figures emerged, the Ninja World watched with bated breath. The sight of the armored man standing atop the ocean waves ignited a fire in their eyes.
"Lord Second Hokage!"
"When I saw the list, I thought my eyes were deceiving me!"
"To bring the dead back to fight... Is this the power of the 'Time Selection Privilege' we won?"
"But if we can use the dead," someone questioned, "why not send the First Hokage? If the God of Shinobi was here, those Four Emperors wouldn't stand a chance!"
"Are you an idiot?" another retorted. "Who plays their trump card immediately? Hashirama-sama is the ultimate weapon. If the enemy has a way to restrain Wood Style, we'd be in trouble. Tobirama-sama is more than strong enough for this."
The explanation made sense. If they used all their privileges now, they might win the war but lose out on specific rewards for the living Kages. Greed played a part; the Kages wanted to secure benefits for the current generation if possible.
On the screen, Tobirama and Yuichi faced off.
Tobirama's silver hair stood out sharply. The people of the Pirate World noted his attire and the supreme confidence radiating from him. His eyes were sharp, like a bird of prey. This man felt different from previous ninjas. Even through the screen, his strength was palpable.
Surrounding the boundless sea was an invisible wall, behind which sat a new audience.
This time, the Five Kages and Five Emperors were not selected to watch in person. Instead, nearly half of the Akatsuki organization appeared in the Ninja World's viewing area. For the Pirate World, more than half of the future Supernovas were present.
Discussion erupted in the stands.
"The Second Hokage... the fastest ninja of his time, with chakra reserves rivaling the Senju lineage," an Akatsuki member muttered. "This victory must belong to us."
In the Pirate World section, Trafalgar Law opened his eyes, having heard the commentary.
The late Second Hokage? The dead... can fight? Does that mean Roger, the Pirate King, could also appear on this battlefield?
Law's mind raced. If he could see that man—Corazon—again... even if only on a battlefield...
Law narrowed his eyes. Five Emperors Alliance... I have to survive in this era. He locked his gaze on Yuichi.
Yuichi was no longer wearing his Marine cape or white suit. He wore a loose white robe that completely wrapped his frame. To the Marine soldiers watching back home, this was a jarring sight. Their former hero, now a Pirate Emperor.
"My enemy. Is that you?" Tobirama spoke, his voice indifferent and carrying the weight of authority. "State your name, outlander."
The pressure in his voice would have crushed an ordinary man, but Yuichi was unmoved.
Yuichi looked at him blankly. "Shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking for someone else's name?"
Tobirama smiled faintly. "Senju Tobirama. Second Hokage of Konoha."
"Pirate. Yuichi," Yuichi replied simply.
Tobirama realized he couldn't shake Yuichi's composure or glean intel through dialogue. The man was calm.
"Then let's skip the nonsense. Make your move, pirate brat!"
Yuichi smirked.
In the next second, a blade sliced through the void. The melodious chime of a sword resonated.
Ripples distorted the air. A series of splashes erupted across the sea surface in a straight line, racing from Yuichi toward Tobirama in the blink of an eye.
Swish!
An afterimage appeared directly in front of Tobirama.
What speed! Tobirama's brows twitched.
The glint of a blade flashed, aiming straight between his eyes.
Flying Thunder God...
Swish!
Yuichi's Zanpakutō pierced through the afterimage Tobirama left behind.
Yuichi skidded to a halt, standing exactly where Tobirama had been a split second ago. His white robe fluttered in the ocean breeze as he smiled.
"Teleportation?"
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