With everything Konoha had experienced so far, it seemed that unless Hashirama Senju were resurrected in his prime, the village might not escape this crisis.
"I'm here again, but it seems several years have passed," Ganyu said softly as she looked around. "Lord Smith, what should we do next?"
"Nashida, the Nine-Tails is in your hands. Can you handle it?" Smith asked, pointing to the location of the Nine-Tails. Compared to their previous encounter, the Nine-Tails seemed smaller now, but its destructive power remained immense.
The Nine-Tails held a high life level among the tailed beasts. It was the closest to the Ten-Tails and, in essence, fit the description of a demon god. However, the Nine-Tails was cursed by many factors that restrained it. The Mangekyō Sharingan, Wood Release, and the Ten-Tails—each of these elements could control the Nine-Tails in some way.
"Leave it to me!" Nashida replied confidently. During this period, she had been learning from Smith about the use of elemental powers. While Nashida was not particularly skilled in combat, she had picked up these abilities quickly. She was confident that, with the Nine-Tails, she could still manage.
"Alright. I will handle the Six Paths of Pain. Xiao, you will deal with Uchiha Obito. You already have intel on the opponent. Be cautious of his Kamui, but you should be able to handle him. Ganyu, you will help clear up the battlefield. As for you, Hu Tao, I need you to do something," Smith said, his tone slightly more serious as he turned to Hu Tao. "There are several ninjutsu in this world that can be of great reference, especially the Book of Seals. I need you to retrieve it."
Hu Tao blinked. "Eh? Go directly to get the Book of Seals? Is that okay? This feels a little like stealing."
Smith smirked. "We saved Konoha, so it's reasonable for us to take a few things, don't you think? The Uchiha clan may not be a great influence, but the ones in charge of Konoha are definitely not good people. Just do it. All of this is for Liyue!"
Everything for Liyue. Xiao, Hu Tao, and Ganyu's expressions hardened. Indeed, as Smith said, everything they were doing now was for Liyue.
Nashida's expression turned a little more complicated. "For Liyue? But I'm the Grass God of Sumeru!" She thought. Still, she could sense that Smith was in a strange mood as he said those words. She quickly shook her head and then leapt toward the Nine-Tails.
With a swift motion, Nashida clapped her hands, and a towering wooden man, about fifty or sixty meters tall, appeared at her feet. Unlike the standard wooden men in this world, Nashida's wooden figure was based on her own form.
At first, Nashida had felt self-conscious about creating a wooden man based on herself. However, Smith had reassured her. In Teyvat, there were statues of the Seven, so there was nothing shameful about it. This was simply her way of showing the Sumeru people that their little Grass God had the ability to protect them.
The appearance of the massive wooden figure immediately attracted everyone's attention. Uchiha Obito, perched atop the Nine-Tails, couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. "This is Wood Release. Why does Konoha still have Wood Release?" he muttered under his breath.
As the only person who could theoretically use Wood Release, Uchiha Obito understood how powerful and difficult the technique was. He knew he could never use it himself, so he had no choice but to eliminate the source.
Before he could act, a sudden sense of danger overcame him. Without thinking, Obito used the power of the Rinnegan to enter his hollow state. Just as he did, a green figure holding a spear leapt past him with incredible speed.
"This guy…" Uchiha Obito felt his heart drop as he saw the figure in front of him. He had once believed that no one could match his speed except for Namikaze Minato, but now someone had appeared with such speed that even the Fourth Raikage couldn't compare.
"Your opponent is me, Uchiha Obito," Xiao declared, his mask in place, his eyes fierce. The power of Obito's god-like abilities was formidable, but his flaws were evident. Xiao knew that all he needed to do was keep attacking.
Uchiha Obito's mind raced, trying to identify this mysterious figure. He was certain he had never heard of anyone like him before. And the little girl who used Wood Release—could it be that these were all the trump cards Konoha had hidden away?
But Xiao wasn't one for words. With a quick motion, he swung his weapon and charged at Uchiha Obito.
Obito entered his hollow state again, glancing at Nashida with venomous hatred. Then, without warning, he vanished, leaving the battlefield. Xiao reacted quickly and followed after him.
Meanwhile, Sarutobi Hiruzen had initially intended to join the battle with the Nine-Tails, but the Six Paths of Pain blocked his path. From the tone of their speech, it seemed like they had a score to settle with Danzo, and Sarutobi didn't know what to say about it.
"I just have some small thoughts and do some small actions," Sarutobi muttered. "But Danzo, you've really stirred up trouble all over the world. Even the Samsara Eye? You say you offended it?" Sarutobi sighed, frustrated.
He had to admit that if he had known someone wielded the power of the Samsara Eye, he would have tried to find a way to acquire it as well. But what was going on now? Why did someone in the village possess Wood Release, and why didn't the Hokage know anything about it?
"This is not my man," Danzo said, his face darkening. "It is true that I have a Wood Release experiment subject under my command, but this kind of Wood Release cannot be used by them. This must be an orphan from the Senju clan! They have hidden such a powerful force, and they must have some plan."
Sarutobi fell silent, his mind racing. The Senju clan had suffered heavy losses due to Senju Tobirama's policies and his own political maneuvers. With his focus on civilian policies, the pure-blooded Senju were now few in number, and their bloodline had become diluted. But how could there still be someone in the village with the ability to use Wood Release?
At this moment, Sarutobi felt an overwhelming sense of crisis. After this incident, it seemed that the Senju clan might be making a comeback.
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