The Adventurous Gamer Ninja - Daichi Hekima [Vol. 02]

Chapter 348 - My Precious Granddaughter

The forest was a battlefield of shattered trees and scorched earth. Smoke lingered in the air, wisps of flames clinging to trees. It was proof of the fierce clash between the two legendary ninjas.

Tobirama stood amid the wreckage, his white hair stained with dirt and sweat, his eyes fixed on the dissipating dust cloud where his brother had been moments before.

"Was that the 'Multiplying Tandem Paper Bombs'? That's one hell of a jutsu." Jiraiya muttered, watching as the last of the explosions subsided.

Nearby Anbu Ox merely nodded his head in astonishment. He had rarely seen such destructive jutsu. 'Is this the power of the shinobi who survived the warring era? Unbelievable.'

The ground where Hashirama stood was now a dark deep crater, smoke rising from its depths. There were no movements But they knew it wouldn't be that easy.

As expected, fragments of wood and flesh began to coalesce at the center of the crater. Hashirama's reanimated body was regenerating, cells knitting back together with unsettling speed. Tobirama clenched his fists. 'I should act now. There's no need to waste anymore time on this.'

He vanished with his teleportation jutsu before Jiraiya or Ox registered his movements. His hands already completed weaving several seals.

"Ninja art - Double Tetragram paralysis seal."

A series of sealing lines spread all over Hashirama's body stopping his movements. His body regenerated but he was completely still. As the man's face was restored his eyes went to his little brother.

The second Hokage placed a hand on his elder brother's neck and the seal symbols covering his head vanished, allowing the First Hokage to speak.

By this time Jiraiya and Ox also landed near the two former kages.

Hashirama had a small smile on his face. "You really didn't hold back... Tobirama."

"Forgive me brother. But I don't have that luxury." Without wasting a moment, Tobirama slammed another seal onto Hashirama's forehead.

The seal glowed briefly before fading into his skin. "Summoning Disruption Seal," Tobirama stated. "This will prevent Orochimaru from summoning you back to him."

His little brother's words and the expression on his face gave the First Hokage a bad feeling.

Orochimaru, who was observing the battle through his puppet, realized what had transpired. "Damn you, Tobirama!" he hissed, his golden eyes narrowing. "You've severed my connection." He was furious at being outplayed.

Hashirama blinked, worry and confusion on his face. "What's going on Tobirama?" He asked.

Tobirama took a deep breath. "There's something you should know. Orochimaru has kidnapped Tsunade. She's in grave danger."

Hashirama's eyes widened, a mixture of shock and pain flashing across his features. "Tsunade!?" Hearing her name a memory came to the forefront of his mind.

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"Haha. I win again!" In a gambling den, Hashirama had a big grin as he grabbed all his winning chips and cash. At that moment he didn't have the appearance of the leader of a great village. He looked like a pure gambling uncle looking to have a good time.

"Wow. That's a lot of money grandpa." A childish voice came from behind him.

"Yup. I'm gonna put all this into an even bigger bet." Hashirama, who was drunk, didn't register the familiar voice at first. But that ignorance only lasted a few seconds. The smile on his face suddenly vanished and he blinked a few times before robotically turning his head in the direction of the voice.