Chapter 37: Do You All Have Hashirama Cells?

Morning Peacock!

A barrage of fiery punches burst forth like the fanned tail of a peacock. Even Madara couldn't help but glance at the dazzling display.

Not bad!

But that's all.

Susanoo extended an arm and swatted at Might Guy with a casual motion, as if snuffing out a tiny flame. The attack was effortlessly neutralized.

But even as Susanoo's massive form loomed over him, Guy showed no fear. Instead, he charged forward and threw a punch straight at Susanoo's palm.

"Ow! That hurts!" Guy had clearly underestimated Uchiha Madara's strength. Even though this was just the basic form of Susanoo, it was no weaker than Itachi's full-body version.

The result? Guy's right hand was instantly shattered.

"Lady Katsuyu! Please heal me immediately!"

Meanwhile, Kakashi, who had just used Kamui to assist Guy, had to stop and summon his ninja hounds to block an incoming Fire Dragon.

But Tsunade, as always, charged in recklessly. Relying on her powerful regeneration, she tanked the searing flames head-on and delivered a full-force punch to Susanoo.

"Break!"

Under Madara's slightly surprised gaze, Susanoo shattered upon impact.

A full-powered punch from Tsunade was more than enough to take down a non-complete Susanoo.

"Raikiri!"

Kakashi seized the fleeting opportunity, his lightning-cloaked hand flashing toward Madara's chest.

Shing!

Madara barely dodged, but his chest armor was shattered, revealing a familiar face beneath.

"Grandfather?!" Tsunade gasped. "Uchiha Madara, you actually implanted my grandfather's cells?!"

Madara, who had been planning to let them ask questions so he could boast a little, was momentarily stunned.

"You actually recognized that I transplanted Hashirama's cells? Not bad."

"Since you've already figured it out, I might as well give you a proper demonstration of Wood Release!"

"Wood Clone Jutsu!"

Madara immediately split into nine wood clones, positioning them to surround Kakashi, Guy, and Tsunade in groups of three.

Each clone radiated a blue glow. In the next instant, nine Susanoo warriors appeared on the battlefield.

Meanwhile, Madara's true body stood at a distance, watching them like an amused spectator observing children at play.

"You've been three-on-one this whole time. Now it's my turn."

"Kakashi, this is bad!" Guy exclaimed.

Kakashi nodded solemnly. At this point, they had no choice but to fight with everything they had.

"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Jutsu!"

A massive wooden dragon coiled around one of the Susanoo warriors. Kakashi took this chance to activate Kamui, attempting to absorb the wood clone entirely.

Madara's eyes narrowed. "Wait… You can use Wood Release too?!"

As he processed this unexpected turn, his true body's Susanoo suddenly moved to join the attack on Kakashi.

Now, Kakashi was in an even worse predicament. Even with Kamui, this wasn't Obito's eye—there was no way he could handle an assault from Madara himself on top of everything else.

"Kakashi!"

Susanoo's sword came slicing down from above. At that moment, Kakashi was still busy fending off another wood clone's attack and had no time to react.

Just as everyone thought Kakashi was about to be slain, Madara's attack suddenly veered slightly off course, merely slicing open Kakashi's chest armor.

As expected…

Seeing the same familiar face appear on yet another man's chest, Madara exploded in rage!

"Hashirama's face on your chest?! How dare you?!"

There was only one person in this world who had the right to do something like this—and that was him!

Though Kakashi had narrowly escaped death, he couldn't celebrate. He realized that Madara's killing intent had now completely shifted toward him. The Uchiha's primary target was no longer Tsunade—it was him!

What the hell is going on?! Kakashi was utterly bewildered as Madara ruthlessly pursued him, clearly intent on making his life a living hell rather than killing him outright.

"Kakashi!"

Might Guy rushed in, intercepting Susanoo's sword with both hands.

But the sheer force of the blade was too much. The ground beneath Guy shattered as he was overwhelmed, the blade carving a deep, bloody gash across his chest.

And then… another familiar face was revealed.

That's right. To ensure that Guy wouldn't die after opening the Eighth Gate, Deidara had also given him a dose of Hashirama cells.

Madara's movements froze.

Everyone exchanged glances, unsure whether to attack or stay put. A strange silence descended over the battlefield.

But this silence didn't last long.

Madara's fury erupted.

"YOU FILTHY WORMS! ALL OF YOU, DIE!"

How dare they! Hashirama is mine alone!

How could he allow so many people to bear Hashirama's face on their chests?!

He had had enough.

"Heavenly Obstruction Meteor (Tengai Shinsei)!"

Madara's true body and Susanoo simultaneously formed hand seals.

Although he wasn't in Edo Tensei form, with the power of Moryo coursing through him, he could resurrect indefinitely. He had no reason to hold back.

Not to mention—he could easily tank an impact like this with Susanoo.

"What is Madara doing?!" The shinobi of Heaven Village watched in confusion. But it was clear that if someone of his caliber was using hand seals so solemnly…

This was no ordinary jutsu.

"Guy, we have to stop him!" Kakashi shouted, preparing to launch another attack.

But Madara smirked. "Too late. Say hello to your end."

The light above them dimmed. A massive shadow loomed over the battlefield.

Everyone instinctively looked up—

A colossal meteorite was crashing down from the heavens.

"You have got to be kidding me!" Weapons slipped from trembling hands. Even the bravest shinobi were struck with terror.

They didn't fear death—but to be crushed like this, obliterated without meaning…

"Run!" Someone screamed.

But most didn't even have the will to flee. "There's no point. Something this big… there's nowhere to run."

And it wasn't just the meteor itself—

The impact alone would be devastating.

"Kamui!" Kakashi desperately tried to warp it away. But it was too massive. His Kamui barely made a dent.

What could they possibly do?

Just as despair took hold—

"Is it time?" Guy muttered.

Kakashi's eyes widened. "Guy, you—"

But before he could activate the Eighth Gate, the battlefield changed once more.

A towering wooden giant rose from the earth, its massive hands reaching toward the heavens like a god holding up a planet.

"Wood Release: Wood Human Jutsu!"

A man clad in red armor strode forward, his expression solemn as he gazed at the falling meteor.

And then, as if it were an afterthought—

"Long time no see, Madara."

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