After Long Men summoned his spirit beasts, he let them roam freely while he, Yahiko, and Konan moved together. For the first time in years, the trio was back in action. Though Yahiko's strength paled in comparison, Long Men and Konan's prowess was undeniable, quickly making them a focal point on the battlefield.
Jiraiya watched the three, his heart swelling with emotion. But in that brief moment of distraction, a long blade slashed toward him, nearly taking his head off. He yelped in surprise, dodging just in time. If that strike had landed, his Edo Tensei body might not have died, but as one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, he'd have been utterly humiliated.
Thankfully, no one saw it.
Snapping back to focus, Jiraiya threw himself into the fight against his opponent with renewed determination.
As the Ninja Guild's powerhouses joined the fray, the dynamics of Marineford shifted dramatically. The battle grew fiercer by the second.
At that moment, Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Senju held back, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Lin Xuan, sizing up the three Five Elders in the distance. They could all sense it—these three were far stronger than the others.
Madara broke the silence. "These old geezers seem tough. Worthy of my attention. Leave them to me."
Lin Xuan rolled his eyes, exasperated. Typical Madara—always eager to steal the spotlight. Taking on all three Five Elders by himself? Ridiculous.
Hashirama, ever the loyal friend, wasn't having it either. "Madara, don't be reckless. These three are no pushovers."
"Hmph. No matter how strong they are, I'll crush them," Madara scoffed dismissively.
Hashirama shook his head, rejecting the idea outright. "No way. We fight together."
The two were on the verge of bickering when Lin Xuan cut them off, exasperated. "Enough. Stop arguing. We'll each take one."
Madara and Hashirama exchanged a glance, silently agreeing to Lin Xuan's plan.
"Madara, which one do you want?" Hashirama asked.
Madara's gaze swept over the three Five Elders, landing on the one with the mustache. "That one."
"Alright. I'll take the blonde-bearded one, then. The bald guy's yours, Lin Xuan?" Hashirama glanced at Lin Xuan for confirmation.
Lin Xuan nodded, unbothered. Last time, he'd nearly killed the bald monk, only for someone to interfere at the last second and save him. Now that the monk had shown up again, Lin Xuan figured he'd just finish the job this time.
The three Five Elders' faces darkened, their fury palpable. The audacity of these three, picking their opponents like they were choosing prey, not giving them an ounce of respect.
The mustached Elder's eyes narrowed, his voice icy. "You're courting death."
With that, the battle erupted.
In an instant, the mustached Elder waved his hand, and the air surged violently, whipping up a storm of razor-sharp wind blades that tore toward Lin Xuan and the others.
Madara raised a hand, unleashing Shinra Tensei. The wind blades shattered in midair, scattered by the repulsive force.
At the same time, the bald monk appeared near Madara in a flash. His sword, the First Generation Kitetsu, radiated a terrifying aura as it slashed toward Lin Xuan's head.
Boom!
Lin Xuan swiftly summoned Susanoo, his spear clashing against the monk's devastating strike. Simultaneously, Hashirama unleashed his Wood Release, sending a torrent of wooden vines surging toward the monk.
But then, something shocking happened. The vines passed right through the monk's body, leaving him unscathed. He moved as if nothing had happened, already launching another attack on Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan blocked the strike, his mind racing. "This ability… it's too much like Obito's Kamui."
He wasn't the only one who noticed. On the battlefield, Uchiha Obito, who had been keeping a low profile, watched the monk's fight with Lin Xuan and glanced at Madara, who was stealing the show. With a cold huff, Obito leaped into action, landing beside Lin Xuan. "Guild Leader!" he said respectfully.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing here?"
Obito, of course, wasn't about to admit he was jealous of Madara's spotlight and wanted to show off for Nohara Rin. Instead, he said, "This guy's ability is similar to mine. I'd like to test him. Please allow it, Guild Leader."
Lin Xuan's eyes lit up. Not a bad idea. Obito, revived through Edo Tensei, might not match Madara or Hashirama, but he was still a Kage-level powerhouse. His Kamui was strikingly similar to the monk's Devil Fruit ability, making him the perfect opponent.
Besides, Lin Xuan wanted to observe the Five Elders closely and analyze their powers further. "Alright, go for it," he said with a nod.
As he turned to step back, leaving the monk to Obito, the bald Elder roared, "Hey, don't you dare walk away!"
But before he could pursue, a low hum filled the air. Obito activated his Six Paths Mode and blocked the monk's path. "Your opponent is me."
At the same time, Hashirama was locked in combat with the blonde-bearded Elder. The three-way battle erupted with terrifying force, shockwaves rippling through the air.
Boom!
Marineford trembled under the impact of their clashes, startling everyone nearby. Whitebeard, Roger, and others turned to watch, their hearts pounding at the display of power.
The Five Elders' strength was staggering, surprising even Whitebeard and Roger. At the same time, they gained a newfound respect for the Ninja Guild's heavyweights—Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Senju.
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