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Chapter 886: Forest of Hatred VS Deep Forest Emergence!
"I am Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of Konoha!"
Hashirama Senju stood on a thick Tree Branch, answering Aramaki in an extremely indifferent tone.
Because in his eyes, Aramaki was not only an Invader from Another World but also an Otherworld Expert. Since he was a Powerhouse, he should be given basic Respect. At least his Name should be told. Although very naive, this was Hashirama Senju.
"As expected!"
Hearing this, Aramaki clapped his Palm, looking at the other party excitedly and laughing loudly.
"You are Hashirama Senju, the one who was invincible in this Ninja World with Wood Release, lahahaha~ Not bad, not bad, you haven't disgraced us who control the Power of Nature!"
However.
Hashirama Senju, who was squatting down to close the eyes of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had died with his eyes wide open, did not show even a hint of a Smile.
"Answer me, why are you invading this World?"
"Hmm?"
Aramaki was startled, then looked at Hashirama Senju, who was slowly standing up, shook his Right Index Finger, and sneered, "NO! NO! NO!"
"This isn't Invasion, it's Conquest!"
"What did you say?"
Hashirama Senju was instantly shocked by these shameless Remarks.
"It is actually a fortunate thing that your World encountered the World Government, because under the Rule of the World Government, your Life will be better and safer than it is now!"
Aramaki was rarely serious; after all, he was just arrogant, not truly foolish.
He actually knew from the start that as long as he mentioned the Otsutsuki Clan, there was a high possibility of persuading them to negotiate and cooperate with the World Government, thus avoiding heavy Casualties.
But this was not the Result he hoped for.
He was currently competing with Crocodile for the only remaining Army General Position, so he needed a Great Military Achievement of sufficient Weight to secure the victory.
Moreover, Aramaki also felt that the Higher-Ups of the World Government should also not wish for an overly peaceful Conquest Process.
Because the 'Personality' of the World Government was Haki.
Except for Opponents they truly cannot defeat.
It required all Otherworlds they encountered to unconditionally surrender, and only on this basis would it give some room for negotiation.
"Utter nonsense, utterly shameless!"
However, Hashirama Senju, who still didn't know what the Otsutsuki Clan was, simply couldn't understand Aramaki's words.
Instead, it instantly escalated his already angry emotions to the point of Rampage and fury.
"Pay for these Konoha Ninja you slaughtered!"
Hashirama Senju, his face full of Angry Expression, had the Chakra within his Body surge out, transforming into a raging purple Aura.
The surrounding Ground suddenly sank and cracked, and those Trees were even pulverized and exploded.
[Snap!]
He was seen slamming his Palms together heavily in front of him, and at the same time, he let out a Roar from his mouth.
"Deep Forest Emergence!"
[Rumble]
The Ground around Hashirama Senju violently shook as if Earth Dragons were thrashing wildly beneath.
At the same time, one after another, mounds of earth visibly swelled up.
In the blink of an eye.
One after another, incredibly thick Trees twisted their 'python-like bodies', broke through the Earth, and rolled forward towards Aramaki's Direction.
"Hmph!"
Facing such a Spectacular Offensive, Aramaki merely let out a cold snort: "This great me is the Strongest King of Nature!"
His arms transformed into Tree Trunks, deeply inserted into the Earth on both sides, and he also let out a Roar filled with Fighting Intent from his mouth.
"Let this Frog in a Well like you witness the terrifying Great Power of an Army General!"
"Forest of Hatred!"
[Rumble]
Without surprise, as the Power of the Woods-Woods Fruit was displayed.
On Aramaki's side, countless Trees also broke through the Earth from the violently shaking Ground.
Even the large expanse of Trees that already existed were re-controlled by him, quickly turning into massive fist-like arms together with those newly born Trees.
[Roar Roar Roar Roar Roar Roar——————]
In an instant.
The twisting tree masses created by Hashirama Senju using Wood Release and the myriad tree fists created by Aramaki using the Mori Mori no Mi Ability.
Collided with each other across hundreds of miles of continuous Earth.
Both sides were clearly Trees.
But every heavy Collision would produce a Loud Noise like Steel clashing.
Their Momentum, the Commotion, the Scene, was simply like two cavalry forces fully covered in Steel armor charging at each other in the Sea of Trees.
They were continuous.
The ones in front were shattered, and more Support would immediately surge forward from behind.
However.
As Time passed, Aramaki's Face turned grim, muttering in a low voice: "How is this possible..."
Because he found that his Trees were actually somewhat unable to withstand the Collision against Hashirama Senju's Trees.
Roughly two or three Trees from his side could only shatter one Tree from the Opponent's side.
This was simply unbelievable.
Why?
One must know that the Toughness of the Trees created by the Mori Mori no Mi Ability was originally much tougher than ordinary Trees in Nature.
They could even be described as 'Iron Trees'.
But what Aramaki didn't know was that Hashirama Senju's Trees on the opposite side were also not ordinary Trees.
His Wood Release, based on Earth Attribute and Water Attribute Chakra, also contained Yang Release Chakra originating from the Cells within his Human Body.
Its concentration far exceeded the Yang Release Chakra converted from Fat by the Akimichi Clan.
Because Hashirama Senju's Body was the most complete 'Sage Body'.
Therefore, if Aramaki's Trees were 'Iron Trees', then the Wood Release Trees were 'Steel Trees'.
Although even 'steel', if Aramaki personally took action, would be no different from withered wood, basically could be shattered with a casual punch.
But in this kind of Clash between Trees, the Wood Release Trees would definitely hold the upper hand.
However, Wood Release also had areas where it was inferior to the Mori Mori no Mi Ability.
That is, Wood Release could only control the Trees it created at the beginning; after the Trees stopped moving, it could no longer control them a second time.
But the Woods-Woods Fruit granted Aramaki the Ability to control Trees and Plants at any time.
This allowed him, when his own Trees were shattered and broken, as long as he willed it, he could continue to control them to launch attacks.
Of course, excluding the Trees created by Wood Release, after all, their Control was still in Hashirama Senju's hands.
However, once these Wood Release Trees were no longer under his Control, Aramaki's Mori Mori no Mi Ability could take over their Control.
Precisely because of this, although Hashirama Senju's Wood Release Trees looked incredibly fierce, seemingly able to continuously shatter the incoming fist-shaped Trees one after another.
But facing the relentless entanglement of Aramaki's Trees, which quickly gained a numerical Advantage, their pushing Speed was actually quite slow and difficult.
From a bird's-eye Viewpoint, they were actually still in a Standoff, a Situation of equal Strength.
This also eased Aramaki's expression considerably.
Not bad.
Not too embarrassing.
On the other side, however, Hashirama Senju was greatly shocked.
He hadn't expected that such a thing existed in this World, a Wood Release Powerhouse who could confront him Head-on to such an extent.
"Is this the Otherworld...?"
Although he really didn't want to admit it.
But at this moment, Hashirama Senju indeed began to feel a sense of yearning towards the 'Otherworld'.
This was not strange.
As long as they were Powerhouses, they would basically be full of interest and anticipation for a wider World and stronger Opponents.
"Since that's the case, then let's compare Martial Arts again!"
At this moment, Hashirama Senju didn't notice that on his Face, which was originally full of Anger, a Smile had unconsciously appeared.
This was a Smile of Excitement, a Smile of pleasure.
Regarding this Combat, he was no longer limited to seeking revenge for Konoha, gradually leaning towards the enjoyment of clashing with an Otherworld Expert.
Of course, he himself definitely couldn't perceive these things, and certainly wouldn't admit it.
"Lahahaha, alright, let's go!"
Aramaki laughed wildly and unrestrainedly, the Black Justice Coat behind him flapped loudly in the wind.
The next moment, both sides tacitly stopped summoning Trees.
Instantly.
[Bang! Bang!]
Both of them kicked off the Earth and Trees beneath their feet, causing them to explode, transforming into streaks of Afterimages as they charged towards each other.
(End of Chapter)
"I am Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of Konoha!"
Hashirama Senju stood on a thick Tree Branch, answering Aramaki in an extremely indifferent tone.
Because in his eyes, Aramaki was not only an Invader from Another World but also an Otherworld Expert. Since he was a Powerhouse, he should be given basic Respect. At least his Name should be told. Although very naive, this was Hashirama Senju.
"As expected!"
Hearing this, Aramaki clapped his Palm, looking at the other party excitedly and laughing loudly.
"You are Hashirama Senju, the one who was invincible in this Ninja World with Wood Release, lahahaha~ Not bad, not bad, you haven't disgraced us who control the Power of Nature!"
However.
Hashirama Senju, who was squatting down to close the eyes of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had died with his eyes wide open, did not show even a hint of a Smile.
"Answer me, why are you invading this World?"
"Hmm?"
Aramaki was startled, then looked at Hashirama Senju, who was slowly standing up, shook his Right Index Finger, and sneered, "NO! NO! NO!"
"This isn't Invasion, it's Conquest!"
"What did you say?"
Hashirama Senju was instantly shocked by these shameless Remarks.
"It is actually a fortunate thing that your World encountered the World Government, because under the Rule of the World Government, your Life will be better and safer than it is now!"
Aramaki was rarely serious; after all, he was just arrogant, not truly foolish.
He actually knew from the start that as long as he mentioned the Otsutsuki Clan, there was a high possibility of persuading them to negotiate and cooperate with the World Government, thus avoiding heavy Casualties.
But this was not the Result he hoped for.
He was currently competing with Crocodile for the only remaining Army General Position, so he needed a Great Military Achievement of sufficient Weight to secure the victory.
Moreover, Aramaki also felt that the Higher-Ups of the World Government should also not wish for an overly peaceful Conquest Process.
Because the 'Personality' of the World Government was Haki.
Except for Opponents they truly cannot defeat.
It required all Otherworlds they encountered to unconditionally surrender, and only on this basis would it give some room for negotiation.
"Utter nonsense, utterly shameless!"
However, Hashirama Senju, who still didn't know what the Otsutsuki Clan was, simply couldn't understand Aramaki's words.
Instead, it instantly escalated his already angry emotions to the point of Rampage and fury.
"Pay for these Konoha Ninja you slaughtered!"
Hashirama Senju, his face full of Angry Expression, had the Chakra within his Body surge out, transforming into a raging purple Aura.
The surrounding Ground suddenly sank and cracked, and those Trees were even pulverized and exploded.
[Snap!]
He was seen slamming his Palms together heavily in front of him, and at the same time, he let out a Roar from his mouth.
"Deep Forest Emergence!"
[Rumble]
The Ground around Hashirama Senju violently shook as if Earth Dragons were thrashing wildly beneath.
At the same time, one after another, mounds of earth visibly swelled up.
In the blink of an eye.
One after another, incredibly thick Trees twisted their 'python-like bodies', broke through the Earth, and rolled forward towards Aramaki's Direction.
"Hmph!"
Facing such a Spectacular Offensive, Aramaki merely let out a cold snort: "This great me is the Strongest King of Nature!"
His arms transformed into Tree Trunks, deeply inserted into the Earth on both sides, and he also let out a Roar filled with Fighting Intent from his mouth.
"Let this Frog in a Well like you witness the terrifying Great Power of an Army General!"
"Forest of Hatred!"
[Rumble]
Without surprise, as the Power of the Woods-Woods Fruit was displayed.
On Aramaki's side, countless Trees also broke through the Earth from the violently shaking Ground.
Even the large expanse of Trees that already existed were re-controlled by him, quickly turning into massive fist-like arms together with those newly born Trees.
[Roar Roar Roar Roar Roar Roar——————]
In an instant.
The twisting tree masses created by Hashirama Senju using Wood Release and the myriad tree fists created by Aramaki using the Mori Mori no Mi Ability.
Collided with each other across hundreds of miles of continuous Earth.
Both sides were clearly Trees.
But every heavy Collision would produce a Loud Noise like Steel clashing.
Their Momentum, the Commotion, the Scene, was simply like two cavalry forces fully covered in Steel armor charging at each other in the Sea of Trees.
They were continuous.
The ones in front were shattered, and more Support would immediately surge forward from behind.
However.
As Time passed, Aramaki's Face turned grim, muttering in a low voice: "How is this possible..."
Because he found that his Trees were actually somewhat unable to withstand the Collision against Hashirama Senju's Trees.
Roughly two or three Trees from his side could only shatter one Tree from the Opponent's side.
This was simply unbelievable.
Why?
One must know that the Toughness of the Trees created by the Mori Mori no Mi Ability was originally much tougher than ordinary Trees in Nature.
They could even be described as 'Iron Trees'.
But what Aramaki didn't know was that Hashirama Senju's Trees on the opposite side were also not ordinary Trees.
His Wood Release, based on Earth Attribute and Water Attribute Chakra, also contained Yang Release Chakra originating from the Cells within his Human Body.
Its concentration far exceeded the Yang Release Chakra converted from Fat by the Akimichi Clan.
Because Hashirama Senju's Body was the most complete 'Sage Body'.
Therefore, if Aramaki's Trees were 'Iron Trees', then the Wood Release Trees were 'Steel Trees'.
Although even 'steel', if Aramaki personally took action, would be no different from withered wood, basically could be shattered with a casual punch.
But in this kind of Clash between Trees, the Wood Release Trees would definitely hold the upper hand.
However, Wood Release also had areas where it was inferior to the Mori Mori no Mi Ability.
That is, Wood Release could only control the Trees it created at the beginning; after the Trees stopped moving, it could no longer control them a second time.
But the Woods-Woods Fruit granted Aramaki the Ability to control Trees and Plants at any time.
This allowed him, when his own Trees were shattered and broken, as long as he willed it, he could continue to control them to launch attacks.
Of course, excluding the Trees created by Wood Release, after all, their Control was still in Hashirama Senju's hands.
However, once these Wood Release Trees were no longer under his Control, Aramaki's Mori Mori no Mi Ability could take over their Control.
Precisely because of this, although Hashirama Senju's Wood Release Trees looked incredibly fierce, seemingly able to continuously shatter the incoming fist-shaped Trees one after another.
But facing the relentless entanglement of Aramaki's Trees, which quickly gained a numerical Advantage, their pushing Speed was actually quite slow and difficult.
From a bird's-eye Viewpoint, they were actually still in a Standoff, a Situation of equal Strength.
This also eased Aramaki's expression considerably.
Not bad.
Not too embarrassing.
On the other side, however, Hashirama Senju was greatly shocked.
He hadn't expected that such a thing existed in this World, a Wood Release Powerhouse who could confront him Head-on to such an extent.
"Is this the Otherworld...?"
Although he really didn't want to admit it.
But at this moment, Hashirama Senju indeed began to feel a sense of yearning towards the 'Otherworld'.
This was not strange.
As long as they were Powerhouses, they would basically be full of interest and anticipation for a wider World and stronger Opponents.
"Since that's the case, then let's compare Martial Arts again!"
At this moment, Hashirama Senju didn't notice that on his Face, which was originally full of Anger, a Smile had unconsciously appeared.
This was a Smile of Excitement, a Smile of pleasure.
Regarding this Combat, he was no longer limited to seeking revenge for Konoha, gradually leaning towards the enjoyment of clashing with an Otherworld Expert.
Of course, he himself definitely couldn't perceive these things, and certainly wouldn't admit it.
"Lahahaha, alright, let's go!"
Aramaki laughed wildly and unrestrainedly, the Black Justice Coat behind him flapped loudly in the wind.
The next moment, both sides tacitly stopped summoning Trees.
Instantly.
[Bang! Bang!]
Both of them kicked off the Earth and Trees beneath their feet, causing them to explode, transforming into streaks of Afterimages as they charged towards each other.
(End of Chapter)
