Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 179 Invincible? That's ridiculous!

"you're right."

Minato Namikaze nodded slightly.

Even the Wind Release: Rasengan could only temporarily break through the defenses without causing any real damage, so he had no better options.

Unless the tailed beast chakra within the scroll is released, or Sage Mode is entered.

That will take time.

but.

Not only did the Third Raikage and A have helpers, but he also had helpers.

Jingyan had already anticipated that the Third Raikage's abilities would be difficult to deal with, and had previously stated that he would enter Sage Mode before coming over.

Let's calculate the time...

It should be soon!

On the other side, A used a large-scale lightning release to directly destroy a section of the Flying Thunder God kunai talismans that were defending against him, and then laughed and said, "Minato, you were careless about one thing."

"Please speak."

Minato Namikaze was very polite.

Ai sneered, "We're waiting for our own people, and we're building up our strength. What are you waiting for? For Yoshimine Kyohiko to come all the way from dozens of kilometers away?"

"Or do you think he can fly over here using the Thunder God technique?"

The Third Raikage chuckled softly.

His positioning with A has already brought Minato Namikaze under control of the few remaining Flying Thunder God Kunai, and they are slowly closing in step by step.

"But I have mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique and can leave at any time. What can you do to me then?"

Minato Namikaze smiled slightly.

He could already sense a subtle spatial fluctuation emanating from the previously constructed spatial passage.

Because a spatial stabilization barrier was prepared in advance, the fluctuations were very small and almost imperceptible.

but--

Excluding the caster, Minato Namikaze.

He held a kunai.

The next instant, a massive burst of chakra erupted from the Third Raikage's body.

The powerful chakra almost materialized, and then, from his shoulder, black lightning transformed into dark clouds that swept outwards, obscuring the entire sky.

The Third Raikage sneered, his arm like a silver spear, accompanied by bolts of lightning, closing in on Minato Namikaze.

boom!

Black lightning raged.

The entire space seemed to be locked, filled with turmoil and terror.

This was an attack that the Third Raikage had been preparing for.

In an instant, he was close to Minato Namikaze. At that moment, Minato saw clearly that the other's finger had turned into a single finger.

On the other side, Ai's arm slashed down like a knife.

Thunderous skill level, one-shot kill.

They were attacked from both sides, leaving them no room to breathe.

but.

Just as the two attacks were about to hit him, Minato Namikaze vanished instantly and reappeared beside A.

It's not a space-time ninjutsu, but simply a body-flickering technique.

Following closely behind—

call out!

The Third Raikage suddenly accelerated and punched the formed Rasengan.

boom!

Chakra collided and erupted, transforming into small air waves.

but.

At this very moment—

Bang!

Before Ai could understand what was happening, a huge cloud of dust erupted, followed by a massive aura rising up.

Then he saw it clearly.

Above the forest, a figure was blasted away like a phantom.

Immediately afterward, another person arrived in a flash.

Shadow Dance Leaf!

The difference is that in Sage Mode, Kyohiko doesn't need to use the "Opening Gate" from the Eight Gates Formation at all; he can do it directly using his own abilities and speed.

The Third Raikage's cheeks trembled.

That's some real force!

He used his Lightning Release Armor, combined with his own physical body, and even the Eight-Tails couldn't break through his defenses, but the attacker just now...

Who is he?

Jiraiya?

impossible!

Jiraiya should be in the Land of Hot Springs!

The Third Raikage's mind went blank as he maintained the release of chakra, keeping his Lightning Release Armor at its strongest.

but--

Another punch!

Bang bang bang!

The repeated punches, though intensely painful, only fueled his excitement.

long time……

It had been a long time since anyone had made him feel such pain!

The Third Raikage gritted his teeth and persevered. When he was hit by another punch, his shoulder jerked, and he used his other hand to strike at his opponent.

At the same time, the black lightning inside his body and on his arm erupted again.

Lightning Release: Black Spot Difference!

He combined the two moves and attacked the person behind him.

laugh!

He felt his fingers pierce the other person.

bingo!

however.

Bang!

With one punch, his black spots were shattered.

and.

His own attack seemed to have failed to harm the opponent at all.

The Third Raikage was secretly astonished; such an ability was rare even in the entire ninja world.

He realized who the other person was.

Yoshimine Kyohiko!

No one has ever possessed such an ability; only this mysterious genius has it.

He suddenly turned around in mid-air, his hand slashing backward like a knife.

The air was almost torn apart.

however.

What he struck was merely an afterimage.

Flying Thunder God.

The Third Raikage understood everything.

Not only Minato Namikaze of Konoha mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, but Kyohiko also mastered this ninjutsu.

but.

He realized it a little too late.

The next second, the Third Raikage sensed that the attack was different.

Wind Release: Rasengan!

He was attacked by Minato Namikaze.

that……

He immediately sensed something was wrong.

really.

The Wind Release: Rasengan descended.

Although the Third Raikage immediately countered with his shoulder, hitting Minato Namikaze's hand, he himself also took a solid hit.

next second.

A powerful attack followed immediately.

One finger!

The chakra, infused with the nature transformation of Wind Release, pierced his body directly through his finger as it transformed into a needle-like form.

laugh!

The destructive power of Wind Release is so great that even Lightning Release Armor cannot withstand it, and Kyohiko's Sage Chakra is something that even the Third Raikage's physical body cannot resist.

At this moment, the Third Raikage finally felt even more intense pain.

Fortunately, he dodged in time and was not hit directly.

The Third Raikage immediately swept one hand across, forcing Kyohiko back as well.

In the blink of an eye.

He and his shadow clone landed from the air.

however.

The Third Raikage's joy didn't last long before he sensed something was wrong.

A strange chakra was growing within him, seemingly absorbing and devouring his power, and then giving birth to new chakra.

Raikage glanced down and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

A patch of green was quietly growing at his wound, disrupting his body's balance.

This is……

Wood Release Ninjutsu!

This can't go on!

Otherwise, both of them would die here.

He coughed up large amounts of blood.

The two opponents were quite fast; even without the Flying Thunder God Technique, it would be almost possible to keep up with their speed, while Ai...

He's fine now, but once the other side sets their sights on him, defeat or even death is only a matter of time.

The terrifying power of Flying Thunder God...

This time he truly felt it.

In particular, the Flying Thunder God Technique combined with the power of Yoshimine Kyohiko.

This is practically a combination of Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju.

They're clearly not pure-blooded descendants of the Senju family, so how can they be so powerful?

He dared not slacken his efforts, and with a clap of his hands, his main body and shadow clone simultaneously unleashed black lightning.

"Father!"

Ai darted past, then was filled with horror.

In his mind, his father's armor was an indestructible and absolute defense, but at this moment, it was also severely damaged.

This……

How is that possible?

The Third Raikage wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, "Let's go! Continuing this entanglement will do us no good!"

"yes!"

Ai threw a punch, causing a group of trees behind him to collapse, creating chaos and propelling himself backward.

Trees, lightning, and the double black spot difference wove together a power grid, cutting off the direction of pursuit by Kyohiko and Minato Namikaze.

however.

The next moment, two figures appeared beside them at the same time.

Then...

Whoosh!

Ai and Minato Namikaze disappeared at the same time.

"Hey!"

Enraged, the Third Raikage swept his attack towards Kyohiko.

One-handed technique...

With just a slight swipe, before it even touched anything, Jingyan's arm was cut open.

This is still when Kyohiko is in Sage Mode.

If he weren't in Sage Mode, Kyohiko would have a really hard time fighting the Raikage.

This guy is really scary!

and so.

He chose to "kidnap" the easier future Fourth Raikage, A, instead of the Third Raikage, A.

Jingyan took a step back, and the wound on his arm healed rapidly under the effect of Yin Yu Shang Mie.

The Third Raikage's eyes darkened.

This guy...

He is proficient in all three arts: physical techniques, ninjutsu, and medical ninjutsu.

even.

They also possess this strange power, and the legendary Wood Release!

What exactly is it that the other person can't do?

In addition, he quickly thought about how the other party had used Thunder God Technique to get to their side.

It shouldn't be Ai.

More likely...

he!

The Third Raikage looked at his chest, where a sapling was growing, its chakra spreading and drawing the shape of the Flying Thunder God Technique around him.

really.

He looked up at Yoshimine Kyohiko.

"Your team up with Minato Namikaze is terrifyingly powerful."

Minato Namikaze and Kyohiko Ryomine are also very strong individually.

but.

In the Third Raikage's opinion, either of them individually would be relatively easy to deal with.

Join forces...

Even he is very difficult to deal with.

Unless we can find a way to ban the Flying Thunder God technique.

otherwise--

Even if the opponent is in a disadvantageous situation, they can leave using the Flying Thunder God Technique just like before. It is almost wishful thinking to defeat the two of them working together.

"Now is not the time for praise. Danzo already feels your praise deeply."

Jingyan said calmly.

Sage Mode chakra is incredibly powerful, but it is also consumed very quickly.

In particular, he also performed a long-distance Flying Thunder God technique.

but.

If the Raikage still wants to fight, he has a wooden clone that can be deactivated and returned.

and so.

He was fearless, standing about ten steps away from the Third Raikage.

"Lord Raikage, if you don't want anything to happen to your son, you'd better send someone to Konoha to explain things clearly, otherwise..."

"I have no choice but to conclude that you are colluding with Danzo, a rogue ninja from Konoha, in an attempt to harm my Land of Fire!"

"At that point, it's not impossible that war might be declared."

The confidence emanating from Kyohiko's face greatly displeased the Third Raikage, but his son's condition also worried him.

The Third Raikage took a deep breath.

He hadn't faced such a threat in a long time, but he had to admit that the other party's goal was very clear, which left him no choice but to admire and accept it.

Behind them, figures rapidly approached, with Killer Bee being the first to arrive.

"Lord Raikage, where is my older brother?"

Killer Bee looked around but didn't see A. Instead, he saw Yoshimine Kyohiko from Konoha and immediately sensed something was wrong.

Big brother wouldn't...

Kyohiko smiled slightly and greeted him with utmost politeness: "Killer Bee-senpai, Konoha also welcomes your arrival. I think there is room for negotiation between us."

The Third Raikage understood.

"You want a method to control Jinchūriki?"

"It's not about control; you should know what we want."

Jingyan said calmly.

The Third Raikage took a deep breath and said, "Release A, and we can talk about everything."

"Senior Ai will be fine, provided... you understand."

After Jingyan finished speaking, he bowed politely, and then the Flying Thunder God technique disappeared.

During their conversation, Killer Bee unusually remained silent.

He worried that his every word and action would affect his elder brother's safety and the future of the village.

Until the other party leaves.

He then whispered, "Lord Raikage, my brother..."

"He'll be fine."

The Third Raikage closed his eyes, looked at the sapling with characters appearing on his chest, took a deep breath, and was about to pluck it out...

"Lord Raikage, let us do it!"

A boy ran up quickly.

The medical team quickly caught up with him.

希。

This name also carries a sense of heritage.

The boy before them was the next "hope" chosen by the Third Raikage.

He remained silent for a long time, then nodded gently.

A few minutes later, the sapling was finally removed.

It was rooted in flesh and blood, absorbing the chakra of the Third Raikage, and withered and dissipated immediately after being separated from flesh and blood.

Looking at its pattern, the Third Raikage understood.

My momentary carelessness and haste led to the death of my son.

If he hadn't rushed things and removed the chakra from his chest first, Ai wouldn't have been kidnapped. But now it's too late.

however.

All of this is because...

He's been invincible for far too long!

Especially after his battle with the Eight-Tails, he almost believed that no one in the world could break through his absolute defense, which is why he acted recklessly.

Today, I finally stumbled.

The Third Raikage sighed, "This defeat was due to my overconfidence. Fortunately, it didn't cause too much damage..."

Invincible?

I'm so ridiculous.

"Lord Raikage."

The surrounding ninjas looked worried.

After a brief period of depression, the Third Raikage, seeing everyone's concerned gazes, immediately burst into hearty laughter again.

"Hahaha!"

"It's nothing, everyone don't need to worry. I'll explain to Lord Daimyo. Besides, this was just a chance anyway."

Then he got up.

"The operation has failed. Let's go back to the ship."

"Big brother..."

But Kirabi still couldn't forget it.

The Third Raikage patted him on the shoulder: "Let's go, your older brother will be alright."

He walked very slowly, each step heavy, as if he had lost his former high spirits and invincible demeanor.

Killer Bee shut his mouth, not daring to say anything more.

He realized—

Compared to himself, the Third Raikage, as A's father, was actually the one who cared about A the most.

However, Lord Raikage needs to hide his emotions...

He followed silently behind.

Raikage is reflecting.

The reason the two from Konoha were able to defeat him and A was that they could keep up with their speed and they both mastered powerful Wind Release ninjutsu.

What about their Hidden Cloud Village?

While there are a few scattered ninjas who master other types of ninjutsu, such as taijutsu, swordsmanship, and lightning release, they are not numerous.

but……

Researching ninjutsu requires funding, personnel, and equipment.

I wish they could get Danzo!

The Third Raikage sighed inwardly.

This was a complete disaster; they tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead, suffering a huge loss!

(End of this chapter)