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Chapter 73 - Just Blocking a Single Move

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With a shout and a burst of smoke, Enma was summoned by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Known as the Monkey King, Enma appeared as a massive armored ape. His presence exuded power, and his body was said to be indestructible, akin to a diamond-hard fortress. This legendary summon was the reason why Uchiha Madara mockingly referred to Hiruzen as "the Monkey."

Enma emerged amidst the ruins of the battlefield, surveying the destruction around him. His gaze quickly fell upon the towering form of Susano'o that loomed before them. The sight of the godlike figure sent a chill down his spine. Breaking into a cold sweat, he immediately turned to Hiruzen, asking in a shaky voice:

"Hiruzen! What in the world is going on here!? What happened to Konoha? And is that... our enemy over there!?"

Hiruzen, too, was drenched in cold sweat as he responded with a grimace:

"Yes, the enemy is none other than Uchiha Madara. No matter what happens, Enma, you must help me block Madara's next attack!"

"What?! Uchiha Madara?! Isn't he supposed to be dead already?!" Enma exclaimed.

"No time for questions, Enma! Just transform into the Adamantine Staff now!" Hiruzen barked urgently.

With no time to argue, Enma sighed and transformed into a thick, gleaming staff—the Adamantine Staff. Hiruzen wielded it with practiced ease, ready to face whatever came their way.

At the same time, Hiruzen's three students—Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya—each performed their summoning techniques. With synchronized precision, they slashed their fingers and slammed their palms onto the ground, releasing plumes of white smoke.

From Jiraiya's summoning appeared Gamabunta, the colossal toad. Upon seeing the terrifying visage of Madara's Susano'o, Gamabunta recoiled in shock:

"Jiraiya! What is this thing?! This opponent is insane! Are you sure about this!?"

Jiraiya chuckled nervously, scratching the back of his head:

"Sorry, Gamabunta. I didn't have much choice here!"

Orochimaru's summon wasn't the unruly serpent Manda, but rather a massive black snake. Even the snake seemed unnerved by the sight of the towering Susano'o, its scales glistening with unease as it hissed:

"Ssssss... Orochimaru-sama... This... this might be more than we can handle!"

Orochimaru's expression darkened. Unlike Jiraiya, who relied on banter, Orochimaru cut straight to the point:

"Silence! There's no room for hesitation now!"

As for Tsunade, her summon remained the ever-faithful Katsuyu. The slug looked up at the looming threat of Susano'o and hesitantly asked:

"Tsu... Tsunade, my role isn't offensive, right? I'm here for healing support, correct?"

Tsunade offered an apologetic smile:

"That's right, Katsuyu-sama. Your job is to provide chakra support and healing. Please distribute your chakra among everyone!"

With her words, Katsuyu split into countless smaller slugs, each crawling onto the shoulders of the ninjas present. They began channeling chakra into the fighters, preparing to heal any wounds sustained during the battle.

Meanwhile, Kakashi Sakumo, lacking a powerful summon like his comrades, stood alongside Hiruzen. He gripped his White Fang blade tightly, infusing it with razor-sharp chakra that crackled along its edge.

On the other side, Madara, seated within the colossal form of his Perfect Susano'o, watched patiently. He gave them ample time to prepare, smirking confidently:

"Hmm, so you're finally ready. Very well then... If you've prepared to your fullest, surely you'll have no regrets when I defeat you all with a single strike..."

With that, the towering Susano'o slowly drew the Ame-no-Sagiri sword from its sheath. The blade shimmered with a chilling blue light as Madara held it aloft, raising it high above its head.

The sound of crackling electricity filled the air as Madara channeled immense natural energy into the sword. Thunderous lightning surged through the blade, forming a roaring torrent of electric energy that coursed across its entire length.

Seeing this, Hiruzen tightened his grip on the Adamantine Staff and shouted a warning to the others:

"Everyone, brace yourselves! This is the same technique that nearly destroyed Konoha earlier! Prepare your strongest jutsu and hold nothing back! On my signal, unleash everything you've got!"

The roar of thunder grew deafening as bolts of blue lightning danced wildly around the Ame-no-Sagiri. Its blinding glow illuminated the battlefield, casting eerie shadows across the landscape. Madara's lips curled into a cruel smirk as he calculated the exact amount of chakra needed for the attack.

"Konoha! Here it comes!"

With a mighty swing, the Perfect Susano'o unleashed a devastating downward slash. A massive wave of electrified energy erupted from the sword, slicing through the air with unparalleled ferocity. Unlike the previous attack, this one was even more concentrated—a focused beam of destruction designed to obliterate anything in its path.

Hundreds of meters wide, the radiant bolt of lightning surged forward, radiating outward like a deadly fan aimed directly at the defenders of Konoha.

In that fleeting moment, as the brilliant slash approached, both Hiruzen and Orochimaru reacted swiftly. With perfect synchronization, they bit their thumbs and slammed their hands onto the ground once again:

"Fourfold Rashomon!"

"Threefold Rashomon!"

Together, they summoned seven layers of the impenetrable Rashomon gates. Towering barriers rose from the earth, forming a line of defense between the Konoha forces and the incoming onslaught.

However, the defensive walls proved insufficient against the overwhelming force of Madara's attack. One by one, the Rashomon gates crumbled under the relentless assault of the electrified slash wave. Within moments, only the final two gates remained standing.

Hiruzen's eyes widened in horror as the last gate began to falter. The reflection of the piercing lightning flashed in his pupils. Summoning every ounce of courage, he roared at the top of his lungs:

"Now! Attack!"

Instantly, Tsunade's eyes gleamed with determination. She commanded Katsuyu to transfer as much chakra as possible into the ninja gathered on the battlefield. Energized by the sudden surge of chakra, the shinobi completed their hand seals with unwavering focus.

Without hesitation, they unleashed their most powerful techniques. Fire, wind, earth, lightning, and water jutsu erupted simultaneously, converging into a chaotic storm of elemental energy that surged toward Madara's attack.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya and Orochimaru coordinated with their respective summons, channeling the vast amounts of chakra supplied by Gamabunta and the black snake into their ultimate combined attacks.

The battlefield erupted into chaos as the defenders' combined efforts clashed head-on with Madara's unstoppable lightning slash...

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