Naruto: Shikigami Aizen

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In a chaotic and ruined area. 

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" 

Amidst a series of violent explosions, countless massive branches suddenly erupted from the ground, as if giant arms were swinging with overwhelming force, smashing forward. 

The ground trembled violently as the enormous branches churned and rampaged across the area, creating a spectacular scene. 

Among the surging branches, a tall figure agilely darted and dodged through the chaos. 

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" 

At that moment, countless smaller branches suddenly extended from the sides of the larger ones, shooting straight toward him. 

If hit, his physical body would undoubtedly be pierced through! 

The tall figure, his glowing green eyes calm and indifferent, glanced at the incoming branches and spoke hoarsely. 

"Only when fighting you directly does one realize the true terror of your Wood Release, Nawaki. However, I am no longer the same as I used to be." 

As his words fell, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes. Without any hesitation, he calmly formed hand seals. 

"Earth Release. Hardening!" 

The moment he completed the jutsu, countless small branches were already right in front of him! 

"Clang!" "Slash!" "Ping!" 

The branches collided with his body, sending out sparks and producing metallic clashing sounds. 

In the distance, Nawaki, his clothes torn and his right arm bleeding slightly, was taken aback by the sight. His pupils narrowed as he thought in shock. 

'This guy… His body has become this tough!?' 

Behind him, the Konoha shinobi he was protecting stared in astonishment. 

"He… He blocked Nawaki-sama's Wood Release with just his body! Is this guy a monster?!" 

"So this is the power of the members of Las Noches… It's terrifying!" 

Kakuzu slowly lowered his arm, revealing his chilling green eyes. 

At this moment, his body had turned a dark, metallic gray, reflecting an oily sheen under the morning light. 

He looked at Nawaki in the distance and spoke in a cold, hoarse voice. 

"Nawaki, if this is all your Wood Release can do, you're not even close to matching Hashirama Senju!" 

Hearing this, the Konoha shinobi froze momentarily, an absurd thought crossing their minds. 

'Could this guy have fought the First Hokage before?!' 

"Enough, Senju Nawaki. This farce ends now. Finish them off and come with me to apologize to Aizen-sama," a calm voice interrupted their thoughts. 

It was Ulquiorra, who had been standing silently in the distance. He glanced at Nawaki and spoke emotionlessly. 

As his words fell, he slowly raised a finger, aiming it at the Konoha shinobi behind Nawaki. 

"He's doing it again! This is the same guy who injured Nawaki-sama earlier!" 

"Is he going to…?!" 

The Konoha shinobi exclaimed in panic. 

"Buzz!" 

With a faintly piercing sound, a dark green light began to gather at Ulquiorra's fingertip. In an instant, the light condensed into a small orb. 

Ulquiorra's expression remained calm, as if detached from everything, as he murmured. 

"Cero." 

In the next moment. 

"Boom!" 

A deafening explosion resounded. A fierce gale swept through, flattening the surrounding trees. A brilliant green beam shot forward like an unstoppable cannon, heading straight for the Konoha shinobi. 

Blinded by the dazzling light, the shinobi couldn't even open their eyes. Feeling the overwhelming wind pressure and searing heat, only one thought filled their minds. 

'Is this the end? Are we going to die?' 

Just as the scorching green beam was about to reach them, a resolute figure stepped forward, standing firmly in front of the Konoha shinobi. His hands formed rapid seals as he shouted. 

"Wood Release. Wood Human Technique!" 

In an instant, the ground trembled. 

A massive wooden giant burst from the earth, standing tall to shield the shinobi. 

Facing the incoming destructive beam, the giant extended its enormous hand, attempting to catch Ulquiorra's Cero with a single hand. 

"Boom—!" 

With a thunderous sound, the fierce winds raged, flattening nearby trees. The devastating beam stopped in the giant's hand. 

However, even the wood giant struggled. Its massive hand quickly charred and crumbled. It hastily raised its other hand to help, and only after a prolonged effort did it manage to neutralize the Cero—though both hands were nearly destroyed. 

Compared to the legendary First Hokage, Nawaki's abilities were clearly inferior. 

Hashirama's Wood Human Technique could effortlessly catch a Tailed Beast Bomb and even throw it back. The sheer power of his Wood Release was unmatched! 

Behind Nawaki, the Konoha shinobi, feeling the enormous shadow lift, opened their eyes in disbelief. They touched themselves and murmured. 

"We… We're not dead?" 

Looking up, they saw Nawaki standing steadfastly in front of them and the towering wooden giant. Their voices trembled with gratitude. 

"It's Nawaki-sama! He saved us all!" 

Hearing their joyful exclamations, Nawaki allowed a faint smile to appear at the corner of his lips. 

However, just as he let his guard down slightly, his enemy seized the opportunity! 

From Nawaki's left, Kakuzu's figure suddenly appeared, crouching like a shadowy assassin. His voice was low and hoarse. 

"Nawaki, you let your guard down. I'll take your heart now!" 

Time seemed to slow. 

As his words fell, Kakuzu's hand shot forward. His pitch-black arm, like a devil from hell, reached for Nawaki's chest. 

At the same time, countless black threads writhed from his joints like ravenous monsters, baring their fangs as they surged toward Nawaki! 

'Damn it! There's no time to dodge!' 

Nawaki's pupils contracted as panic filled his mind. 

But just then, a sharp sound cut through the air! 

"Whoosh!" 

A kunai, seemingly from nowhere, streaked across the sky like a meteor and struck the battlefield! 

Unfazed, Kakuzu ignored the kunai, his face grim. He let the weapon hit his body, focusing instead on killing Nawaki first. 

"Clang!" 

The kunai struck Kakuzu's body, bouncing off like it had hit unyielding diamond. 

Kakuzu smirked coldly, while Nawaki's expression turned even grimmer. 

Suddenly, a voice echoed across the battlefield, breaking the tension. 

"Rasengan!" 

"Boom—!" 

Thick smoke engulfed the area in front of Nawaki. 

Even Nawaki was momentarily stunned. Without hesitation, he retreated swiftly. 

"Phew—" 

Amid the swirling smoke...