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"Sage Art: Wood Human Technique!" Kazekaze clapped his hands together, using Wood Release in Sage Mode. Although he couldn't perform Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands, enhancing the Wood Human's power with Sage Chakra was still an easy task.
However, both Kazekaze and Uchiha Madara faced their own issues in this battle. The problem was the insufficient amount of chakra. Uchiha Madara was not in his original body but was using White Zetsu as a sacrifice to perform the Shapeshifting Technique. He only had thirty percent of his original chakra. And the Uchiha clan's chakra was never particularly abundant. So, in Madara's view, this battle had to be quick.
Kazekaze was using Sage Chakra in battle for the first time. Even though he had achieved a perfect Sage Mode, he could only maintain it for five minutes at most. 'If Fukasaku and the others could have bought me more time earlier, I could have absorbed more natural energy. But there's nothing to be done; Madara's combat power is just too strong.'
In Kazekaze's view, the fact that the many toads of Mount Myoboku and Hiruzen and the others could buy him enough time to enter Sage Mode was already quite impressive. Fukasaku quickly realized this issue.
"Quick, go find that old lady Shima!" Fukasaku turned and shouted to the toads behind him. Although it was uncertain if it would work, given the current situation, they could only give it a try. To see if they could merge with Kazekaze. If successful, Kazekaze's biggest problem could be effectively solved!
The toads immediately reacted, nodding forcefully at Fukasaku before heading off to find Shima without looking back. Of course, a considerable number of toads stayed behind. Their strength wasn't as formidable as Madara's, but they could all use ninjutsu. At critical moments, they might be able to help Kazekaze.
With this mindset, the strongest among the younger generation of toads, Gamabunta, Gamahiro, and Gamaken, all stayed behind. Hiruzen also kept a close watch on Madara, looking for an opportunity to strike. The battle between Kazekaze and Madara could almost decide the fate of these people and Mount Myoboku.
However... Kazekaze's enhancement after entering Sage Mode stunned them. Half of Mount Myoboku's ground began to shake, and vines thicker than Kazekaze's thighs grew wildly from beneath his feet, splitting the earth at a visible speed. In the next moment, these vines gathered under Kazekaze's feet, slowly lifting him from the ground. The vines intertwined and merged, forming the various parts of the Wood Human.
And this time... Due to the Sage Chakra and Kazekaze's full power, the Wood Human that appeared before everyone and the toads was astonishingly several dozen meters tall. It was like a colossal giant appearing on Mount Myoboku. In an instant, it surpassed the size of all the toads. Kazekaze stood atop the Wood Human's head, overlooking the entire Mount Myoboku. In his eyes, Hiruzen and the others were as small as ants. Even the air felt much fresher.
"A Wood Human enhanced with Sage Chakra can be this large." Even Kazekaze himself found it unbelievable. Not to mention the people below.
"Is this Kazekaze's Wood Release?" Hiruzen rubbed his eyes hard, dumbfounded. Previously, Kazekaze's Wood Human was only seven or eight meters tall. That alone had left him in awe. Now, Kazekaze easily created a Wood Giant several dozen meters high. It looked like a small mountain towering before him.
"Is this the power gained after using Sage Art?" Danzo stood frozen, initially thinking of stepping in to help. But now... Help? With his Wind Blade not exceeding two meters in diameter? It probably couldn't even match the power of a casual punch from the Wood Human. The key point was, with power like Kazekaze's, are there really any ninjas in the ninja world who can rival him?
There actually is! Uchiha Madara, standing before Kazekaze, was one of them. Watching Kazekaze unleash Wood Release comparable to Hashirama's, Madara couldn't help but be mesmerized. Although it was his first time facing Kazekaze, he had information from White Zetsu's multiple reports.
"This is the power after Sage Art amplification. Hashirama, you really have a good grandson." For a moment, Madara felt a bit envious of Hashirama for having a worthy successor. However... He was determined and wouldn't waver because of the scene before him. Thus, Madara also further unleashed his power.
Immediately, a nearly hundred-meter-tall Susanoo appeared, towering over Kazekaze's Wood Human. Just one step away from its complete form. Moreover, Madara's Susanoo had four arms, each holding a special chakra blade. Kazekaze and Madara locked eyes. It was as if a new era was replacing the old. Both of their spirits soared. Each drove their own ninjutsu, charging at the other.
Boom! Amidst the thunderous noise, the Wood Human and Susanoo clashed. Fists and blades collided fiercely, unleashing terrifying energy that spread in all directions. Shaking the tall plants of Mount Myoboku. Even the toad statues standing around couldn't withstand the impact of the airflow and toppled to the sides.
Hiruzen, Danzo, Koharu, Enma, and the others were all dumbfounded. 'This is... A battle between ninjas? This is more like gods fighting! It's too outrageous!' Whether it's Kazekaze or Madara's techniques, they're just too outrageous.
'Can my Wind Release really defeat such opponents...' Danzo couldn't help but doubt his life. Even if he truly mastered Wind Release ninjutsu to perfection, could he really face off against ninjas like Kazekaze and Madara?
'This is the pinnacle power of the Senju and Uchiha clans. The power of the Sharingan and Wood Release.' Thinking of this, Danzo's mind suddenly conjured the image of Uchiha Kagami. 'Could it be that guy... Also has power like Madara in his eyes? Are you kidding? Even that Uchiha Kagami has such power?' For a moment, Danzo seemed to completely understand why Lord Tobirama always targeted the Uchiha clan. 'These guys are indeed the most dangerous elements in the village! This power is terrifying!'
'Can my Great Consecutive Bullet Technique really help Kazekaze in any way?' Hiruzen took a deep breath, starting to question his own existence. 'No... What he needed to question was probably the very existence of ninjas.' At this moment, Hiruzen redefined ninjutsu. 'Wait... If just Madara is this terrifying, then isn't Lord Hashirama, who defeated him... even more terrifying?!'