Chapitre 10: Chapter 10
At the joint border of Kaze no Kuni and Ame no Kuni, Hitoshi, accompanied by Pakura and twelve Sunagakure Shinōbi, successfully encountered the Sannin.
"Protect Kazekage-sama," Pakura, despite her youth, assumed her role as the highest-ranking besides Hitoshi. She immediately issued a tender command and positioned herself in front of Hitoshi.
"The three of you from Konoha, what are you doing here?" Hitoshi bypassed Pakura and the others, standing face to face with Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya, wearing a smile.
Though he had anticipated this encounter for a while, meeting Hitoshi in person stirred an uncontrollable anger within him.
If he had the choice, he would have loved to keep the three of them right there, blocking their path.
Who do they think they are? A snake, a leper, a cow, daring to impede his way.
If it weren't for the fear that killing them would draw unwanted attention from the hidden world, he would have taken action long ago.
"The Hidden Villages of Konoha challenge Lord Sāndaime Kazekage. Tsunade, Orochimaru, Jiraiya—after this battle, the animosity between Konoha and Sunagakure will be erased," Tsunade took the lead, proclaiming loudly.
"A well-planned scheme, befitting Sarutobi Hiruzen," Hitoshi responded, his voice filled with emotion, as a prolonged silence followed.
During the peace talks, I conspired against Sarutobi Hiruzen and Konoha. Now, Sarutobi Hiruzen is back.
No one can deny his prowess.
"As expected, no one can overlook it. Sarutobi Hiruzen, truly deserving of the character who firmly held the position of Hokage in the original work and suppressed Shimura Danzo to his demise," Hitoshi inwardly sighed.
Sarutobi Hiruzen saw through his ambitions for development, and in response, Konoha sent Tsunade and the other two.
Their intentions are clear; they are ready for a confrontation.
Everyone talks about reconciliation, but if cooperation fails, Konoha may avoid direct conflict but still resort to a surprise attack.
"Proceed," Hitoshi said coldly.
Since they want to initiate a battle, he will oblige. He may not be able to kill or injure them severely, but he can certainly teach them a lesson.
"Fire Release, Gōka Mekkyaku!"
"Wind Release, Pressure Damage!"
Jiraiya and Orochimaru led the way, combining their Ninjutsu to create a wide-ranging assault.
"Water Release, Daibakufu!"
Raising his hands, Hitoshi unleashed Daibakufu, creating a colossal wave that intercepted the blazing inferno, shrouding the sky and engulfing the earth.
"Just like this, you can't defeat me."
Looking at the unchanged faces of the three individuals standing before him, Hitoshi sneered and taunted, "I must admit, when the three of you join forces, blocking a Kage Level opponent is not a problem. But that's all you're capable of."
With a groan, Hitoshi released an intense surge of heat that instantly exploded through the air, charging directly towards the three individuals.
"That's it. His power may not be terrifying, but with his immense Chakra, he has the ability to annihilate everything," remarked Onoki, his face pale and grim.
He vividly remembered Hitoshi's preferred tactic.
"Summoning Jutsu, 3rd-layer Rashomon!"
Orochimaru's pupils contracted as he bit his finger, summoning three Rashomon gates.
Simultaneously, the three individuals quickly retreated.
The massive flames in the air effortlessly pushed aside the three Rashomon gates and continued to surge towards them.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Jiraiya slammed his hand on the ground, summoning Gamabunta, who leaped into the sky with the three individuals on his back.
"What a terrifying power! This is the strength of a shadow; it was just a casual strike," Jiraiya exclaimed, a bead of sweat rolling down the corner of his eye, his voice trembling.
"Hey hey hey, Jiraiya, what kind of monster have you provoked?" Gamabunta, with a tobacco pipe in his mouth, questioned with a hint of concern.
"Kenryū no Kagizume!"
A cold voice echoed from above Gamabunta.
"Hari Jizō!"
"The wicked snake bursts from the wrist!"
"Chakra Enhanced Strength punch!"
Upon hearing the sound, Jiraiya and the others quickly reacted.
Jiraiya took charge of defense, Orochimaru created a defensive barrier, and Tsunade launched a frontal attack.
Looking at them, Hitoshi sighed and ran his hand through his unkempt hair.
With a powerful strike from his right hand, Jiraiya and Gamabunta were forcefully pushed down, while his left hand intercepted and deflected Orochimaru's giant snake attack, then caught Tsunade's fist and shook her off.
Although it may seem like a lengthy process, it all happened in an instant.
Jiraiya and Gamabunta, who received the full force of Hitoshi's punch, were sent sliding across the ground, leaving a deep trench.
Tsunade, who was knocked down by Hitoshi, wore a furious expression as she stood atop Gamabunta.
Defeated in their direct confrontation with Hitoshi, the three of them gazed up at him floating in the sky, their spirits sinking.
"This is no joke! This guy is skilled in Ninjutsu and Taijutsu, making it impossible to fight against him head-on. Do either of you have Genjutsu skills?"
Jiraiya whispered angrily, his voice roaring.
"You idiot! Do you think a Kage Level would fear Genjutsu?"
Tsunade scolded, her anger evident in her words.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Orochimaru and Tsunade leaped off Gamabunta and summoned their own respective Ninja Beasts, Manda and Katsuyu.
"Tsk tsk, the Three Sage Regions... Truly formidable. Konoha's influence runs deep," Hitoshi remarked with envy in his eyes.
"Don't be envious. Gamabunta is capable of direct combat, Manda specializes in sneak attacks, and Katsuyu can heal the entire army. On the battlefield, this kind of power is comparable to a weaker version of a Bijū," Hitoshi continued.
"However, I apologize that it was me you encountered."
With a mix of exclamation and sigh, the battle had to continue.
To maintain his facade of strength, Hitoshi snapped his fingers, causing a separation. The three Summoned Beasts were forcefully separated from Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru, breaking their contract and returning Gamabunta, Manda, and Katsuyu to the summoning realm in an instant.
In this scene, not only were Tsunade and the three people surprised, but Sarutobi Hiruzen and Hatake Sakumo, who were hiding in the shadows, were also filled with panic.
"Damn it! His presence nullifies the effectiveness of the Ninja Beasts," Sarutobi Hiruzen angrily gritted his teeth.
His Enma, Danzo's Dreamcatcher, and the Sannin's Summoned Beasts were all rare treasures in the world, providing significant boosts to their respective battle strengths.
"Alright, the first stage is over. I've won. Now it's time for the second stage. Let me see your true strength," Hitoshi descended from midair with a smile.
In his eyes, the Sannin, who had not yet reached their peak and remained unstable and naive, were mere juniors.
"Earth Release, Earth Dragon Bullet!"
"Fire Release, Karyūdan!"
"Ninjutsu Fusion, Karyūdan!"
Orochimaru and Jiraiya combined their Ninjutsu to launch an attack, while Tsunade charged forward, relying on her Chakra Enhanced Strength to meet force with force.
"Enhanced Training!"
"Binding Ribbon!"
He unsheathed his ninja sword and charged straight ahead.
He swiftly parried the incoming Ninjutsu with his sword, simultaneously manipulating the changing ribbons to disrupt the attacks of the three adversaries.
As time passed, the Chakra of the three individuals gradually depleted, but their offense grew sharper, and their tactical coordination rapidly improved. They were a formidable force in Ninjutsu.
But what impressed Hitoshi the most was their unwavering trust in one another.
"Truly, they are the protagonists of this era," Hitoshi muttered, observing the rapid progress of the three individuals.
With a powerful sword strike, he shattered the Ninjutsu before him, unleashing a burst of intense Chakra and magical energy. This forced the three adversaries to retreat momentarily, allowing him to ensnare them together with the winding ribbon.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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