Chapter 204 » Hashirama: What?! My Strongest Defense Was Completely Useless?

After hearing the system's prompt, a surprised expression appeared on Yusuke's face.

He had only meant to block Madara's escape. Getting 100,000 Villain Points from him seemed reasonable, but to his surprise, he could also get Villain Points from Hashirama — and quite a lot of them!

"Isn't this delightful?" His smile widened, "Now I know how to farm Points next!"

"You!" Hashirama roared when he saw Madara turn to ash. In his rage, he momentarily forgot they had Edo Tensei bodies and believed Yusuke had truly killed his friend.

After so many years without seeing Madara, watching him die before his eyes was unbearable.

Sage Art: Gate of the Great God!

Hashirama's heart ached. His dear friend, whom he hadn't seen in so long, vanishing before his eyes! Even as enemies, their bond of friendship still burned bright in his heart.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

As he deployed the Sage Art Gate, a 300-meter crack split the space above Yusuke. The summoned Gate plummeted toward him with devastating force.

Yusuke stood his ground, showing no intention of dodging.

"Oh? You're that confident? This Gate of the Great God can easily suppress all the Tailed Beasts!"

Hashirama watched in confusion.

During the Warring States period, his Sage Art Gate had effortlessly subdued all the Tailed Beasts. Could this opponent really believe he could withstand its sealing power?

'But this is fine. Let your arrogance be your downfall!'

The Sage Art Gates descended upon Yusuke!

Bang!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

What happened next made Hashirama's eyes widen.

His proud Gate, upon touching Yusuke's body, shattered instantly into wooden splinters that scattered in the wind.

"What?! This is absolutely impossible! How could mere physical strength counter my Sage Art Gate? Impossible!" He roared.

Sage Art: Gate of the Great God — Ten Seals!

Enormous Gates began raining from the sky as if they cost nothing. With his Edo Tensei body, Hashirama didn't need to worry about depleting his Chakra.

He would drain all his Chakra into these powerful Gates!

"I don't believe I can't seal you!"

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

The massive Gates plummeted frantically from the sky.

Yet without exception, these Gates, despite their powerful sealing force, crumbled to dust the moment they touched Yusuke, scattering in the breeze.

Several seconds later, Yusuke flexed his wrist casually. He tilted his head to look at Hashirama, who stood in the distance with wide eyes and gaping mouth. A faint smile crossed his lips.

"Is that all?"

The casual words struck Hashirama like a slap to the face.

"Damn it! You... what kind of monster are you?" He growled through gritted teeth.

"Monster?" Yusuke shook his head slightly, "That title doesn't suit me. I prefer to be called... God."

With those words, he raised his fist toward the distant Hashirama!

Vibration Release: Zettai Kūkishin — Absolute Airquake!

In an instant, a devastating fist-wind reached Hashirama's face. The terrifying gale force sent his body reeling.

Wood Release: Hōbi Technique!

Sensing the lethal force behind the attack, Hashirama's hands flew through the signs, summoning Wood Release's strongest defensive jutsu. A massive wall materialized, encasing him within its protection.

The absolute air quake struck!

Bang!!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The supposedly invincible Wood Release defense crumbled like paper before Yusuke's attack.

Nothing could stand against his power — not even the mightiest Wood Release technique!

Bang!!

Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!

Wooden splinters exploded outward, revealing a stunned Hashirama within.

His technique had easily withstood the full might of Madara's Complete Body Susanoo. Yet Yusuke hadn't even used his full power. Could anyone truly be this formidable?

"Time to send you on your way, Hashirama." Yusuke tilted his head with a wicked smile.

In the next instant, he raised his hand and swung it with devastating force!

Lightning Release: 1,000,000,000 V El Thor — One Billion Volts Heaven's Judgment!