Everyone who saw Uchiha Akira use the Deep Forest Emergence was left in shock!
They were stunned. Everyone who witnessed the technique was completely dumbfounded.
People often say, "Seeing is believing, hearing is doubting."
But even though the Deep Forest Emergence was right in front of them, most still found it hard to believe!
After all, Deep Forest Emergence is a legendary technique that had been lost for over a hundred years. It was only mentioned in the textbooks of the Ninja Academy. But now, was the legend becoming reality?
There was something even more remarkable—many people knew about the love-hate relationship between Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama.
Madara's Sharingan, and Hashirama's Deep Forest Emergence.
Yet today, it was a member of the Uchiha clan using Deep Forest Emergence?
This was like an Uchiha awakening the Byakugan, or a member of the Hyuga clan awakening the Sharingan! Wasn't this too unbelievable?
"As expected! Akira-kun has perfectly merged with the cells of Senju Hashirama. He really does possess the power of Wood Release, and it's completely different from the cultivated versions!"
Orochimaru's eyes widened with excitement as he watched Uchiha Akira on the screen!
When examining Akira's cellular structure earlier, Orochimaru had speculated that Akira might possess the Wood Release.
Now, it seemed his guess was correct!
"Yamato, you also use Wood Release, but can you achieve something like this?"
Watching Uchiha Akira transform a large expanse of barren land into a forest, Kakashi couldn't help but ask Yamato, who stood nearby.
Yamato could only smile bitterly at Kakashi. Everyone says not to expose people's weaknesses or hit them where it hurts. Why didn't Kakashi understand that?
Both of them used Wood Release, but seeing the difference was embarrassing for Yamato. Could Kakashi not keep quiet?
"Is this even possible? Could the Senju clan member I've been searching for actually be Uchiha Akira?"
Tsunade was left dumbfounded by the sight of Deep Forest Emergence!
Earlier, when Akira had sparred with the reanimated First Hokage, both of them had used Deep Forest Emergence. Back then, Tsunade had thought a surviving Senju clan member had been involved, and she had been investigating ever since, but with no success.
Now, after seeing Uchiha Akira's Deep Forest Emergence, Tsunade realized that it had been him all along—not some Senju clan member!
Tsunade felt an odd sensation. The Wood Release Kekkei Genkai hadn't been awakened by anyone in the Senju clan in ages.
She hadn't expected to see this power again, especially from a member of the Uchiha clan, which made it all the more bizarre!
"How could this be? How does my grandson possess the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai?"
"Did something go wrong somewhere? Is my grandson not really my son's child?"
"Or maybe my daughter-in-law has Senju blood?"
"Or could it be that my grandson's father isn't my son?"
Seeing Uchiha Akira reveal his Wood Release and even use the legendary Deep Forest Emergence, the old man was stunned, his thoughts racing through all kinds of possibilities!
Sure, seeing his grandson become so powerful should have been a reason for joy.
But using someone else's Kekkei Genkai? It was hard not to be suspicious!
It was like watching your child grow up to resemble the neighbor more and more. How could that put anyone at ease?
"This is a bit over the top, isn't it? The combination of Wood Release and the Sharingan?"
In Konoha Village, Obito, wearing his mask, was also watching the battle unfold, and he muttered to himself in disbelief.
The Akatsuki had come to kill Uchiha Akira, and Obito had made sure to come personally to observe.
But Obito hadn't expected to witness such a terrifying scene—Uchiha Akira showcasing his mastery of Wood Release!
"Actually, Akira isn't the only one who combines the power of the Sharingan and Wood Release, Obito. You're the same!"
At this moment, Zetsu, who had fused with Obito's body, chimed in.
"Huh? That… seems to make sense!" Obito was startled by the remark but nodded in agreement.
That's right. He was also an Uchiha, and half of his body had been rebuilt using Senju Hashirama's cells, thanks to Zetsu. He, too, had the ability to use Wood Release.
In a way, he also possessed both the power of the Sharingan and Wood Release.
"But my Wood Release isn't as powerful as his. He can use Deep Forest Emergence, but I can't!"
Indeed, the difference in ability could be awkward. Obito shook his head.
"Your Wood Release may not be as strong as his, but your Sharingan is stronger. You've already awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, while he's still stuck with three tomoe. And he might never awaken the Mangekyō in this lifetime!"
Zetsu's words were oddly comforting, and Obito couldn't help but nod.
It was true. Obito knew full well what was needed to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan—it required experiencing extreme emotional pain.
The stronger a person was, the fewer things could cause them that kind of pain.
With Akira's current power, it was almost impossible for someone to kill a person important enough to him right in front of his eyes.
So, in theory, it would be incredibly difficult for Akira to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.
"If I had the choice, I'd rather never awaken the Mangekyō," Obito's voice became somber.
Hearing these words, Zetsu didn't say anything more. Having known Obito for so long, Zetsu understood that once this topic came up, no amount of comfort would help.
The Deep Forest Emergence left everyone who saw it in shock!
As for what the people outside the exam arena were thinking, let's set that aside for now.
Inside the exam arena, both Sasuke and Hinata stared at Uchiha Akira's Deep Forest Emergence in awe.
No wonder Uchiha Akira had told them to stay back—his power was far beyond what they could handle!
Finally, under everyone's shocked gaze, the Deep Forest Emergence came to a halt, and several thick branches successfully bound Pain, suspending him in mid-air in a spread-eagle position.
Not only was Pain bound, but the branches were also continuously draining chakra from him. This was the most terrifying aspect of Deep Forest Emergence!
"Phew, using Deep Forest Emergence really does burn through chakra. Just in that brief moment, I've already used up 20% of my chakra!"
Having successfully captured Pain, Uchiha Akira breathed a sigh of relief, internally grumbling.
You have to remember, I'm in Sage Mode! My chakra reserves are at the peak among Kage-level shinobi!
But just using Deep Forest Emergence drained 20% of my chakra?
That one move consumed more chakra than three Kakashis!
Hmm, measuring chakra levels in Kakashi units is pretty good!
But still, even though the chakra cost was high, the result was equally powerful.
The Rinnegan's ocular techniques may be terrifying, but Wood Release is not to be underestimated either!
With Pain now bound by Deep Forest Emergence, Uchiha Akira raised his hand, gathering lightning chakra into his palm.
The blue lightning, infused with Sage Mode chakra, turned into a green hue.
Its destructive power was far greater than that of a regular Chidori!
Sage Art: Chidori!
In a flash, Uchiha Akira rushed toward Pain!
Shinra Tensei!
Even though his limbs were bound, Pain managed to activate Shinra Tensei once again, shattering the surrounding wood.
Just as Uchiha Akira closed in, Pain clapped his hands, and a brilliant purple light radiated from his Rinnegan, a sign that the Rinnegan's ocular power had been pushed to its limit, and he shouted!
Boom!
At the same time, the ground split open, and a massive wooden creature appeared, standing between Uchiha Akira and Pain!
Uchiha Akira's Sage Art: Chidori struck the giant wooden creature, sending wood chips flying, but even the enhanced Chidori couldn't break through!
After taking Uchiha Akira's powerful blow, the creature swung its tail-like appendage, sweeping Uchiha Akira away!
"What is that thing!?" Sasuke and the others were dumbstruck as they watched the giant wooden creature appear and block Uchiha Akira's fatal blow to Pain.
Who exactly was this person? Even the legendary Deep Forest Emergence couldn't defeat him?
And what in the world was this massive wooden creature?
"Has it appeared? That's the Gedo Statue!"
Seeing the massive wooden creature, Uchiha Akira sighed to himself.
He hadn't expected Nagato to summon the Gedo Statue to deal with him!
As the Gedo Statue opened its mouth, two figures in black cloaks with red clouds jumped out—none other than the Akatsuki members Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki!
"You two, keep him occupied!"
At this critical moment, Pain ordered Itachi and Kisame to hold off Uchiha Akira.
Without saying a word, Kisame unsheathed Samehada!
At the same time, Uchiha Itachi glanced at Uchiha Akira before leaping into the fray!
"The Gedo Statue, huh? Quite the big guy!"
"But don't think you're the only one who can bring out a giant!"
"Alright then, it's time to show my full power!"
Ignoring Itachi and Kisame, Uchiha Akira focused his attention entirely on the massive Gedo Statue!
He clapped his hands together, unleashing an enormous amount of Sage chakra!
At the same time, Uchiha Akira shouted: Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!
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