Capítulo 225: Chapter 226 : Retreat!
"Monkey King: Enma!"
As the white smoke dispersed, Sarutobi's summoned beast materialized for the first time on the Great Ninja War battlefield.
A white-haired ape, clad in a tiger-skin jacket and adorned with a Konoha forehead protector, roared menacingly at Ai, revealing sharp teeth.
"Sarutobi, this opponent is formidable!"
Enma, roughly the size of a ninja, possessed the ability to wield ninjutsu. It bent its body, eyeing Ai with a sense of the latter's formidable power.
"Well, this time our opponent is exceptionally strong, so I need your assistance."
Sarutobi's demeanor remained composed as he smiled, maintaining an air of disdain.
"Really, then I'll have to see for myself!"
Enma pounded its chest, releasing an intimidating aura.
"Is this monkey your secret weapon? What a disappointment!"
Ai, momentarily taken aback by the appearance of Enma, chuckled and said, "Since that's the case, let me accompany you on this journey!"
Ai's palms came together, chakras converging at his fingertips to form a one-foot-long thunder blade, charging directly at the two opponents!
"Hell Assault: Two Fingers!"
Observing Ai's rapid approach, Sarutobi chose not to dodge or deploy ninjutsu defense this time. Instead, he bellowed, "Enma!"
"Understood!"
Excitement gleamed in the monkey's eyes. The bond between him and Sarutobi was deep, their friendship unbreakable. With a leap, he transformed into a massive, imposing weapon!
"Adamantine Staff!"
Distinct from weapons in another world, Enma's transforming Adamantine Staff staff was much thicker, resembling a sea bowl or even an iron pot. It was too large for an ordinary person to handle with one hand, yet the slender Sarutobi could wield it effortlessly.
Cloaked in black attire and wielding the formidable giant stick, Sarutobi's presence soared several times over.
Facing the charging Ai, Sarutobi, for the first time, exuded inflated self-confidence. He grinned recklessly, swirling the Adamantine Staff with an air of ferocity, the wind howling around him.
Sarutobi took a deep breath, his once-slender frame expanding, chest swelling. Anger gathered in his dantian, eyes widening, and he let out a resounding shout!
"Bah—!"
Astonishing power erupted, the thin black figure wielding the giant stick like an invincible deity of war. Confronting Ai rushing toward him, Sarutobi thrust the Adamantine Staff fiercely.
"What?!"
Ai was taken aback, momentarily stunned by Sarutobi's ferocious attack. His rapid sprint came to an abrupt halt, and the malevolent aura emanating from Sarutobi felt like a colossal pillar, capable of shattering the world, colliding head-on with him.
"Boom!"
A dreadful shockwave erupted from the epicenter of their clash, and a deep, resonant roar echoed far and wide, sending sand and rocks flying and startling onlookers.
It was astonishing to witness such formidable power in a taijutsu confrontation. Even the distant ninja army, engaged in their own battles, felt a jolt in their hearts amid the thunderous clash of ninjutsu. All eyes turned towards the two combatants.
"What?!"
Despite putting his full strength into the fight, Sarutobi took a direct hit at its zenith. In contrast, Ai, somewhat unprepared, staggered backward three steps, the first one placing him just in front of Sarutobi.
"This... this can't be!"
Ai's complexion turned as dark as coal, and with his dusky skin, his expression was indescribable. He felt a sharp pain in his fingers, as if his phalanx was on the verge of shattering. He groaned involuntarily, clenching his fists tightly.
Human phalanxes are relatively fragile, and despite the unparalleled penetrating power of the thrust, Ai's finger sustained injury in the direct confrontation with Adamantine Staff. He could no longer employ this technique for the time being.
"Hey!"
Sarutobi, compelled to step back, utilized the powerful Monkey King: Enma to gain the upper hand. However, Enma also let out a low cry, having been struck by a hellish thrust.
"Once more!"
Sarutobi, originally mild-mannered, transformed when wielding the Adamantine Staff. His expression turned somewhat crazed and tyrannical.
Once again, he raised the Adamantine Staff, shouting loudly as he swept it towards Ai, who had not fully recovered.
A drum-like roar resounded, and Ai, unable to dodge, reluctantly blocked with his arms. The thick chakra coat emitted a radiant light, resisting the impact.
"Bam—!"
Adamantine Staff swept through the air with an evil wind. Ai felt an explosive force and realized it was challenging to resist. To regain control of the battle, he stepped back, releasing his power.
"Raikage-sama was actually repelled!"
Cloud Ninjas watching from a distance couldn't believe their eyes. Their convictions wavered slightly, while Konoha's ninjas rallied, displaying their formidable prowess.
"Damn! I can't believe I'm struggling against you!"
Ai, irritated by the setback, roared angrily. He found himself at a disadvantage, a situation he couldn't accept.
Ai's eyes glowed scarlet. After stepping back, he gathered his chakra once more. He raised one arm, chakra condensing into two horns on his body, launching them at Sarutobi.
"Full Dash!"
A potent and lethal blow, Ai's formidable technique!
"Good timing!"
Sarutobi sneered, his momentum reaching its zenith. He leaped high, swinging the golden hoop in a full circle before slamming it down like a mountain.
"Bang——!"
The black aura faintly rising from the Adamantine Staff stick materialized, and Sarutobi's figure resembled a demon as it collided forcefully with Ai, who also exerted all his strength.
"Boom!"
The ground collapsed, rocks shattered, and under the violent impact, Sarutobi and Ai were simultaneously shaken far away.
The final exchange between the two ended in a draw!
"Hu-hu-hu!"
Ai, renowned for his physical prowess, now found himself breathing heavily. His eyes, once filled with confidence, now bore a dark intensity as he stared at Sarutobi. The unexpected surge of power from Sarutobi caught him off guard.
Initially suppressed, Ai struggled to contain Sarutobi with his final blow. While he knew defeating Sarutobi might be a daunting task, the humiliating conclusion was beyond his expectations.
Sarutobi, too, showed signs of exhaustion; his trembling hands betrayed the toll of the battle. Yet, his spirit remained high, and excitement radiated from him.
Though Sarutobi relied on formidable psychic beasts to confront Ai directly, these creatures were an integral part of a ninja's strength. Within a specific timeframe, Sarutobi's combat prowess matched, if not surpassed, that of Raikage Ai!
"Today you displayed immense power, but tomorrow Konoha's forces will paint the streets with your blood!"
With casualties mounting and no breakthrough in sight, the threat of the golden horn and the silver horn loomed. Even a reluctant Ai, faced with the reality, could only reluctantly give the order.
"Retreat!"
At the command, the Cloud Ninjas distanced themselves from the Konoha Ninja, retreating cautiously. Despite the Konoha ninjas being physically inferior to the Cloud Ninjas, and both sides visibly fatigued, they heeded Sarutobi's signal and refrained from pursuing. Instead, they performed another round of ninjutsu, symbolically "seeing off" their retreating foes.
"Master Sarutobi is formidable!"
Jiraiya and Tsunade, witnessing Sarutobi's courageous and dominant final battle, felt their blood surge. Even Orochimaru couldn't help but offer a sincere smile.
Observing the relieved Uchiha Kagami, the livid-faced C, the dejected Cloud Ninja, and the jubilant Konoha Ninja, Orochimaru faintly praised, "Truly a skilled ninja!"
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