Hokage: I Confronted the Five Kage Before the System Arrived

Chapter 113: Thanks to Minato Namikaze

"Senjutsu!"

As Hagoromo Gengetsu pondered how to handle the highly mobile Tobirama Senju and Minato Namikaze, Hashirama Senju couldn't hold back any longer. He clapped his hands together, entering Sage Mode directly.

Hashirama's rapid increase in power instantly drew Gengetsu's attention back to him. Engaging Hashirama once again, Gengetsu realized that despite Hashirama's physical limitations, he could now fully match his own pace.

"So this is Senjutsu!"

Feeling the more destructive power in Hashirama's punches compared to before, Gengetsu couldn't help but marvel internally. He had always studied Senjutsu, but his main focus had previously been on the Reaper Death Seal. Additionally, the difficulties in studying Senjutsu surpassed those of the Reaper Death Seal. Although he had made some progress, there was still a long way to go.

However, due to his considerable understanding of Senjutsu, Gengetsu was now more cautious and inquisitive when facing Hashirama in Sage Mode.

Honestly, the last time Hashirama had entered Sage Mode, he had immediately unleashed his ultimate move, giving Gengetsu no chance to counterattack. This time, he had the opportunity to interact more with Hashirama and further understand Sage Mode.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The battle escalated once again. Every punch and kick exchanged between Gengetsu and Hashirama carried unimaginable force. The shockwaves from their clash made Sarutobi Hiruzen feel as though he could barely move.

When a small hill couldn't withstand their battle and collapsed with a loud crash, Hiruzen wisely stopped advancing. Instead, he used his knowledge as the Professor of Ninjutsu, constantly casting various jutsus to hinder Gengetsu.

Like now.

As Gengetsu lunged forward, forcing Hashirama back with a vibrating body, his hand forming a blade to continue pressing the attack, the ground beneath him suddenly rose. Gengetsu's body involuntarily shifted with it. Although he quickly adjusted, he missed his timing and was forced to defend against Hashirama, who seized the opportunity.

Taking a brief glance at Hiruzen, who effortlessly cast various ninjutsu, causing him significant trouble, Gengetsu thought, "No wonder he's experienced and well-versed in over a thousand jutsus."

Coupled with the elusive Tobirama and Minato, each Hokage could not be underestimated.

"Sage Art: Gate of the Great God!"

Hashirama's shout resounded again.

Looking up, Gengetsu saw a series of red torii gates descending from the sky. Not wanting to risk being sealed, Gengetsu swiftly dodged. 

Bang! Bang! Bang!

One red torii after another followed Gengetsu's steps, embedding deeply into the ground. Unwittingly, Gengetsu was driven to a pile of rocks created from their previous battle.

He didn't notice that under the rocks, a hidden Flying Thunder God mark suddenly appeared.

Whoosh!

A faint spatial ninjutsu fluctuation was heard. Although the Flying Thunder God Technique was a spatial teleportation jutsu, it still emitted a slight ripple each time it was activated.

Most ninjas wouldn't have senses sharp enough to detect it. Even if they sensed something, their bodies wouldn't react in time.

Gengetsu was different.

Having experienced it numerous times before, without thinking, he instantly conjured an ice layer around him.

Crack.

A hand attempting to grab Gengetsu's shoulder was blocked by the ice layer.

Gengetsu turned, narrowing his eyes, "A trap?"

From Tobirama's actions, it was clear he intended to use Flying Thunder God to transport them both to the torii gates.

Since the plan failed, Tobirama remained expressionless. "Plan B."

With that, Tobirama vanished, replaced by Minato.

Flying Thunder God Mutual Instantaneous Rotation!

At some point, Tobirama and Minato had left their Flying Thunder God marks on each other.

In an instant, Minato replaced Tobirama, suddenly appearing in front of Gengetsu.

Gengetsu noticed Minato had also entered Sage Mode. During his lifetime, Minato had trained in Mount Myoboku's Sage Art, but due to the lengthy time required to gather senjutsu chakra and its limited duration, he rarely used it in combat.

In death, not constrained by physical limitations, Minato could gather senjutsu chakra much faster. Though not an Reanimation, the life force provided by the Death God's beads made his body unique, allowing him to enter Sage Mode while Gengetsu was distracted by the torii gates.

Appearing suddenly before Gengetsu, Minato aimed to catch him off guard.

"Sage Art: Rasengan!"

Minato forcefully drove the Rasengan, enhanced by senjutsu chakra and ten times more powerful than usual, toward Gengetsu's chest.

Crack~~~

The ice layer before Gengetsu shattered instantly. With no time to dodge, Gengetsu's eyes shifted as he fully activated his Steel Release.

The next moment.

Boom!!!

A violent ninjutsu collision resounded. A dragon-like plume of smoke, carrying spiraling air currents, rapidly retreated.

Simultaneously, Minato's Sage Art Rasengan dissipated.

"Is it over?"

Holding the Adamantine Staff, Hiruzen looked towards Gengetsu's location and asked, relieved.

Tobirama appeared beside Minato, about to place his fingers on the ground to sense the situation.

Hashirama approached, saying, "Over? No, this is just the beginning."

"No wonder he's Hagoromo Gengetsu. Compared to our last encounter, he's become even more formidable."

Hearing Hashirama's words, Tobirama, Hiruzen, and Minato's expressions darkened.

"Even that attack couldn't defeat him?" Minato frowned.

The enemy was far stronger than he had anticipated.

Hiruzen used a Wind Release to clear the smoke and dust in front of them. Soon, Gengetsu's figure emerged.

Steel Release hadn't completely withstood the Sage Art Rasengan. Now, his upper garment was severely damaged, and a noticeable dent marred his chest.

For most ninjas, this would be a severe injury, but for Gengetsu, it seemed trivial.

Noticing the four Hokages looking his way, Gengetsu remained calm, even smiling slightly as he removed his tattered shirt and dusted himself off, praising, "Impressive, Hokages."

Despite not being at their peak, the four Hokages' performance was beyond his expectations.

"But the outcome is still inevitable."

"Oh, and thank you for your gift, Minato Namikaze."

Puzzled, Minato heard Gengetsu thank him, then watched as he placed his right hand over the dent left by the Sage Art Rasengan.

"Sage Art Extraction Technique!"

Green chakra enveloped Gengetsu's hand. Soon, all the senjutsu chakra from Minato was extracted and gathered in Gengetsu's right palm.

Looking at the senjutsu chakra in his hand, Gengetsu smiled lightly, "Senjutsu chakra from Mount Myoboku, acquired."