Naruto: Wooing Tsunade from Day One!

"Wood Release: Hōbi Technique."

Amid the raging flames, a massive wooden shield, shaped like a ferocious demon's face, completely enveloped Hashirama.

Against this shield—sturdy enough to withstand a fully powered slash from Armored Susanoo—Nagato's Great Fire Destruction was utterly ineffective.

It managed only to char the shield's surface before losing all momentum.

"Summoning: Demonic Statue of the Outer Path."

A smirk appeared on Nagato's face. With a puff of smoke, the towering Demonic Statue of the Outer Path materialized in the battlefield—a monstrous entity that had already absorbed three Tailed Beasts.

Its colossal form and overwhelming presence immediately drew the attention of everyone around.

Before they could even process their shock, the statue's mouth gaped open, and chains radiating an eerie purple light shot out—directly toward the Two-Tails.

So that was his plan. The fire jutsu had been nothing more than a diversion—Nagato's real target had always been the Two-Tails.

"You won't get away with this!"

With a thunderous crash, the wooden shield split apart. Hashirama emerged, his eyes burning with fury as he saw the Two-Tails being dragged toward the Demonic Statue's gaping maw.