Gorosei

In a spacious room, five imposing figures were gathered.

The World Government had been planning this moment for a long time. After formulating a plan to eradicate Hashirama, they had placed a visual Den Den Mushi in a hidden location on the island. Their goal was to monitor the battle in real-time and witness the death of the Senju, eliminating a threat to their power once and for all.

The Five Elders watched the scene with a mixture of satisfaction and contempt. "The plan was a success," exclaimed one of them. "This time, Hashirama is doomed," added another.

In their minds, the numerical superiority and combined strength of the thirteen powers, along with the three CP0 agents, were more than enough to defeat the Senju. They never imagined for a moment that Hashirama could emerge victorious from this battle.

However, they did not limit themselves to mere observation. To ensure everything went according to plan, they had taken the initiative to contact the Rocks and Roger Pirates, establishing a temporary alliance with their arch-enemies.

They not only longed for Hashirama's elimination but also saw an opportunity to weaken the pirates simultaneously. If Hashirama managed to kill some of the great pirates, it would mean a double benefit for the World Government.

Despite the intensity of the battle unfolding before their eyes, the Five Elders maintained an unchanging expression. They showed not an ounce of concern or solemnity. For them, Hashirama's death and the pirates' defeat were inevitable facts.

However, reality soon struck the Five Elders with brutality. The meticulously crafted plan was falling apart before their eyes.

Hashirama, from the start of the battle, contrary to what they had foreseen, proved to be a formidable opponent. With a single Conqueror's Haki attack, he crushed the will of the thirteen powers, making his absolute dominance clear.

"This ability to annihilate Haki," an elder with a scar on the left side of his face, a hat over gray braids, and a cane spoke. "It must be related to Hashirama's behavior." His tone was reflective, aware that they were witnessing something extraordinary.

Another elder, tall, slender, and with a long white beard, nodded. "To think that in this world there exists someone who can awaken this ability," he said calmly. "An impressive use of Conqueror's Haki."

But the surprise had only just begun. Suddenly, the image from the Den Den Mushi showed Hashirama performing a move they had never seen before: the Thousand-Handed Buddha. With this colossal attack, he effortlessly eliminated the three CP0 agents they had sent to support the alliance.

A deathly silence took over the room. The Five Elders, who moments earlier were watching the scene with confidence, were now horrified.

"What is happening?!" exclaimed one of them. "Useless! Is there something wrong with these agents?"

They had invested time and resources in the training of these CP0 agents, considering them the elite of their military force. Seeing them die so easily and without offering any resistance was a hard blow to their pride and a clear indication of their underestimation.

The Five Elders, who had until recently been enjoying their tea calmly, now had faces marked by disappointment and bitterness.

The image from the Den Den Mushi continued transmitting, showing a scene that defied all logic and reason. The Five Elders watched in horror and disbelief as Hashirama's Thousand-Handed Buddha crushed the thirteen best warriors of the sea one by one.

"No... you're not kidding, right?" one of them murmured with a trembling voice.

"Damn it!" exclaimed another. "What kind of ninja is this?"

"Trash," growled a third. "The Marines are trash, and even the pirates are trash."

The words of this last Elder reflected the humiliation the Five Elders felt. Their perfect plan had failed spectacularly, and now they faced total defeat.

The Wood Dragons, Wood Golems, Wood Clones, and the Buddha in full glory, suppressing the entire alliance with insulting ease. The Five Elders could no longer remain seated. They jumped to their feet, cold sweat running down their foreheads, with an expression of absolute incredulity on their faces.

How could what they were witnessing be real? How could Hashirama's hidden cards be so immense?

The expressions on the Five Elders' faces were a mix of horror, anger, and desperation. They never imagined that a variable of such magnitude could alter their plan so drastically.

Hashirama had suppressed the alliance with astonishing ease. And what terrified them the most was the red wooden Torii gate's ability to contain the power of Armament Haki and Devil Fruits.

Powerful! Really too powerful! How could this Hashirama be so powerful?

At first, they had believed Hashirama was a user of a Logia-type Devil Fruit. But now they knew this was not the case. His power came solely from ninjutsu.

After analyzing the information, the Five Elders finally understood the true extent of Hashirama's power. They had believed they had an infallible plan to take him down on God Valley Island. However, now they realized they had greatly underestimated the Senju.

If this failure were to be disclosed, the consequences would be disastrous. The news of the cooperation between Marines and pirates, the plans devised by the World Government, everything would come to light.

The Five Elders could not imagine the chaos that would ensue. An unprecedented crisis loomed over the World Government.

In the end, they realized that the true clowns were themselves. Their arrogance and haughtiness had blinded them, leading them to a humiliating defeat.

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