Fortunately, Tobirama knew his granddaughter all too well. When he noticed that Tsunade was about to get sidetracked, he swiftly stepped in to stop her.
"Wait a moment!" he called out firmly. "We need to finish the mission first. We can talk about this later. Once it's done, you'll have plenty of time to play however you want."
Noticing the sparkle in Hashirama's eyes as well, Tobirama quickly turned to him, giving a stern look. "And that goes for you too, brother. No distractions until the mission is complete."
The other Hokages joined in, urging Tsunade and Hashirama to focus. Tsunade reluctantly tore her gaze away from the enticing slot machines in front of her, its flashing lights pulling her in with temptation. It was so alluring, but she sighed and let it go, for now.
Forget it, she thought. I'll deal with it after the mission. After all, we'll have seven days to have fun once we finish.
Everyone wiped cold sweat from their brows, relieved that the moment had passed. But they had all realized something – as advanced as modern society was, it offered temptations like never before. Something as simple as a flashy slot machine had almost made Tsunade and Hashirama lose their focus. Who knows what else might catch her attention? How would they stop her next time?
Sensing the need to regain control, Ryan quickly began assigning the mission. He pointed toward the massive spaceship looming in the distance.
"Everyone, see that?" he asked. "That's our target. The heroes from the Hero Association and the monsters are there. That's where we need to be."
The group nodded in understanding as they listened to Ryan's words.
Everyone was buzzing with battlelust, preparing for the upcoming battle.
"Good!" Hashirama exclaimed eagerly. "Let's take them all down together!"
Ryan quickly stepped in to stop them. While the strength of the Hokages was undeniable, rushing in to face multiple forces at once – both the Heroes' Association and the monsters – wouldn't be wise. Fighting on two fronts would only complicate things. It would be better to approach the battle step by step.
"I suggest we take down the monsters first," Ryan advised. "Once they're defeated, we can focus on the S-class heroes. As for Saitama and the dragon-level monster leader, ordinary heroes won't stand a chance against them. We'll need some heavy hitters."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Madara, Hashirama, and Naruto jumped up, excited.
"Alright! Now this is going to be fun!" Naruto declared with a grin.
Madara's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "Let's see how strong this so-called invincible guy is. I hope he doesn't disappoint me."
Hashirama was also getting ready, his fists clenched, eager for the fight ahead. After all, to this date, he hasn't faced defeat. The other Hokages followed suit, mentally preparing themselves for the battle.
As Ryan had suggested, they would first deal with the monsters on the ground before focusing on the more formidable opponents. His strategy was sound. After all, there were two key battlefields to manage – one on the ground and another aboard the massive spaceship hovering high in the sky. The strongest among them would need to take on the aerial threat.
The spaceship hovered thousands of meters above the ground, making it no easy feat to reach. Only those with the ability to fly with the help of Susano could accompany Ryan on the mission. As for the enemies on the ground, it would be up to the remaining Hokages to handle them. They would need to take action on both fronts.
Meanwhile, on the spaceship, Saitama stood atop its surface, confronting the true source of the catastrophe that was befalling the Earth: Boros, the leader of the Dark Matter Thieves. Boros was a powerful space pirate also known as Dominator of the Universe, who had destroyed countless galaxies with his overwhelming strength. His reason for coming to Earth was simple – he was in search of thrill of battle.
A prophecy had foretold that he would finally find a worthy opponent here, someone who could give him a real challenge. Boros, having grown bored due to his unmatched power, immediately sought out this battle and arrived on Earth without hesitation. That's when he encountered Saitama.
After a brief exchange, Boros quickly realized that Saitama was no ordinary opponent. Saitama's strength was no joke. Just as Boros prepared to enter his second form, ready to fight seriously for the first time in ages, something unexpected happened.
Out of nowhere, several figures appeared on the massive spaceship – it was Ryan and the Hokages, arriving with perfect timing. Boros froze, momentarily stunned by their sudden appearance. He turned to Saitama and sneered.
"Are these your reinforcements?" he asked arrogantly. "I wonder how strong they are. Will they give me the excitement as this guy?"
Boros's pride was palpable, and with good reason. He was the Dominator of the Universe with the power to back up his arrogance.
As for Saitama, he didn't quite understand what was happening. He froze for a moment, then asked, "Who are you guys?"
If they were heroes, why had he never seen them before? The powerful aura radiating from them, and their ability to reach such high altitudes with ease, made it clear they were no ordinary people. They had the strength of S-class heroes, but Saitama knew all the S-class heroes, and there was no way he hadn't met them before.
Saitama surveyed the scene, his expression unchanged as Ryan and the others quickly gathered. Tension filled the air around him, but he remained unfazed, exuding a calm confidence in their abilities.
No matter who they are, he thought, they'll end up as Boros's defeated foes. Let's just get this over with. With a slight shrug, he prepared himself for the impending clash, feeling that the outcome was already decided.
"I'll go first!" Uchiha Madara stepped forward, excitement dancing in his eyes. "Don't interfere! I want to see how strong this guy is."
With that, Madara clapped his hands. Sage Mode—activated! A massive surge of chakra erupted from him, filling the air with a nearly tangible pressure.
Boros raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the overwhelming power. "Oh?" he mused. "I don't know who you are, but your strength is... interesting."
In an instant, the two collided, their figures moving at incredible speed. The shockwaves from their clash shook the very air around them. At first, Madara wore a confident grin, but his expression quickly grew serious.
"This guy..." Madara muttered to himself. "His speed is incredible!"
He could feel the intense pressure from Boros's attacks, realizing this battle wouldn't be as easy as he initially thought.
Boros, the opponent, fought with raw power, relying on his body's immense strength. There was no need for seals or any special techniques to unleash the terrifying energy within him. His speed and power were overwhelming, making him a beast of an enemy.
From the start, Uchiha Madara had entered Sage Mode and activated his Mangekyō Sharingan, but even so, he found it difficult to keep up with Boros's relentless attacks.
"Is that all you've got?" Boros taunted, a mocking grin on his face.
Madara quickly put some distance between them, catching his breath.
"Want to switch out?" Hashirama called out, half-jokingly, sensing the struggle.
"Do you think I'm weak?" Madara shot back, his pride wounded. His brow furrowed as he glared at Hashirama, the sting of underestimating his opponent gnawing at him. I won't let this end here, he thought, determination igniting within him. "Just you wait, Hashirama! I'll show you what true power looks like!"
With a surge of power, an enormous chakra burst from Madara's body.
"Susanoo—Full Body!"
In an instant, a colossal purple samurai, towering like a mountain, materialized. Madara's Full Body Susanoo loomed overhead, radiating an aura of raw power.
"Looks like Madara is getting serious," Hashirama remarked, watching the scene unfold.
Saitama, watching the battle unfold, casually scratched his chin as the massive Susanoo appeared before him. His eyes widened slightly, but only out of mild curiosity.
"Wow, that's pretty cool!" he said, deadpan as ever, his voice flat. "Is this one of those legendary mecha? Looks a bit less... robotic than the ones I've seen."
He glanced around, not noticing the awe and fear that the others were showing toward the enormous manifestation.
"Eh, it's big, I'll give it that," Saitama said with a shrug, unimpressed. "I mean, I could probably take it out in one punch, but, you know... it's still kinda neat."
Boros, however, showed a savage grin, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Good! Now this is what I'm talking about!"