Naruto: Starting as the Third Hokage with Tears in His Eyes

The ferocious roars of the sea monsters, mixed with the billowing white steam rising from the collision of high-pressure water cannons and fireballs, instantly shattered the leisurely atmosphere of this sea area.

Asuma is like a powder keg that could explode at any moment.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand, holding the teacup, paused for a moment in mid-air as he watched his second son shoot off like a cannonball, and felt a sudden, sharp pain in his teeth.

Tactics and teamwork were completely forgotten.

Asuma was in mid-air, his chakra blade already wrapped in pale blue wind blades. His target was clear: the sea monster's head, which resembled a crocodile.

However, he clearly underestimated the beast's defensive capabilities.

"clang!"

The chakra blade struck the sea monster's deep blue skin, producing a crisp, metallic clang.

The violent force rebounded along the blade, and Asuma felt a numbness in his hand before being thrown high into the air.

"roar!"

The sea monster, in pain, lashed out with its massive tail fin, creating a giant wave several meters high that slammed viciously into Asma in mid-air.

"Tch, such tough skin!"

Asuma had nowhere to grab hold of in mid-air and was about to be struck squarely.

Just then, a silvery-white flash of lightning streaked across the sky.

Kakashi Hatake appeared like a ghost behind Asuma. He grabbed Asuma by the back of his collar with one hand and pulled him backward, while the Raikiri short sword in his other hand slashed upward at the attacking tentacle.

"Sizzle—!"

The lightning collided with the tentacles, exploding into a blinding burst of sparks.

A burnt smell instantly filled the air.

The seemingly tough tentacle was slashed open with a deep wound that exposed bone, and dark blue blood gushed out.

"roar--"

The sea monster cried out in pain, letting out a sharp screech, and abruptly retracted its tentacles.

"We're saved, Kakashi! (⊙﹏⊙)——"

Asuma was carried by Kakashi to a nearby reef, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

The sea monster was thoroughly enraged. Its tentacles churned wildly in the seawater, creating huge waves, and more of its massive body rose from the water, revealing its lower body.

"roar!!"

With another roar, the sea monster opened its massive jaws, which were full of fangs.

A highly compressed water sphere hurtled toward the reef where the two were located at cannonball speed.

"Water Release·Water Formation Wall!"

Sarutobi Nami, who had been closely monitoring the battle, quickly formed hand seals, and a wall of water rose from the ground, blocking the water sphere.

"Boom!"

The water sphere collided with the water wall, creating a huge roar.

The reef was shattered by the shockwave, and Kakashi and Asuma leaped up again, widening the distance between them.

"Well done, Bocheng!"

Not far away, Shimura Sota cheered loudly, then looked at Obito beside him and grinned, "Hey, Obito, shouldn't you upgrade your Fire Release? Look, you can't even boil water for someone."

"What did you say, Sota?!"

Obito Uchiha was furious. His own fireball had been extinguished by a jet of water from the opponent, and he was seething with anger.

"Fire Release techniques are inherently disadvantageous at sea!"

Obito Uchiha shouted defiantly, his hands rapidly forming hand seals once more. He took a long breath, his chest bulging high.

"I refuse to believe it! Watch this! Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Technique!"

Dozens of small fireballs shot at the sea monster from different angles, like a shower of flowers from a celestial maiden.

However, the sea monster merely extended a few tentacles out of the water and slapped them haphazardly like giant fans. The splashes of water extinguished most of the fireballs, and the few remaining fireballs struck its slippery skin without even a wisp of white smoke rising.

"Hahahaha!"

Sota Shimura's laughter grew even louder.

"hateful!"

Obito's face turned bright red, feeling utterly humiliated.

On the deck, Hiruzen Sarutobi silently took a sip of tea.

These little guys, scattered they're like stars in the sky, but gathered they're a pile of shit.

It seems that the teamwork course at the Ninja Academy still needs to be revamped and upgraded by Nara Kaguya.

Books like "On Self-Positioning and Emotional Management in Team Collaboration" and "One Hundred Reasons to Avoid Impulsive Behavior" should all be included.

"Lord Hokage, do you need my help?"

Uchiha Shisui's voice remained gentle; he had already noticed the fleeting weariness of a corporate slave in the Hokage's brow.

"Need not."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, his gaze falling on the massive figure rubbing his hands together, eager to try. "Someone is more anxious than us."

Before he could finish speaking, a deafening roar came from the side.

"A bunch of brats!! Watch closely! This is the real hunt!"

Akimichi Torifu could no longer bear to watch.

This is such a waste of food! If these little guys keep dawdling, the sea monster's meat will become tough from all that anger!

"Partial Multiplication Technique!"

Qu Feng's already muscular body swelled up again, and his legs bent slightly.

Then, a palm, several meters away, slapped towards the direction where the sea monster was!

"Smack!!!"

An indescribable explosion rang out!

That was a violent sonic boom generated by the giant hand compressing air!

The invisible shockwave, like a heavy hammer, slammed into the sea surface.

"boom--!!!"

The violent shockwave spread outwards, even causing the steel behemoth, the Will of Fire, to shake.

The sea creature at the center of the shockwave suffered a devastating blow.

Its massive body suddenly stiffened, its wildly thrashing tentacles instantly froze, and on its huge crocodile head, two eyes stared wide open, filled with bewilderment and pain.

The entire sea fell into an eerie silence because of this powerful palm strike.

The young ninjas on the ship, including the usually lazy Kakashi, all stared wide-eyed at Akimichi Torifu.

"This...is this the strength of a Konoha Jonin...?"

Shimura Sota muttered to himself, feeling that his Wind Release technique was like a child's breath in front of this palm strike.

"My god... is Senior Feng trying to smash this into mincemeat with that palm strike?"

Asma swallowed hard; the impulsive urge he had just felt was instantly extinguished.

"See that!"

Akimichi Torifu withdrew his hand, put his hands on his hips, and roared at the few little devils on the reef, "To deal with these thick-skinned guys, you have to use absolute power! Break down their defenses from the inside! Take note!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips twitched slightly.

Disintegrate from within? You're clearly using brute force to overcome all laws.

However, the effect was indeed immediate.

The sea monster swayed in the water, clearly stunned by the attack, its movements becoming sluggish.

"A great opportunity!"

Kakashi reacted the fastest, immediately snapping out of his shock.

His mind raced. Senior Feng used pure force to suppress, so they, the younger generation, should use techniques to make up for it.

"Obito!"

Kakashi's voice became calm and clear, "Use Fireball Jutsu! Don't attack it directly, aim it at the sea in front of it! Create steam!"

"Huh? Oh!"

Although Obito didn't understand why, he immediately formed hand seals because he trusted Kakashi's judgment in critical moments.

"Asuma!"

Kakashi shouted again, "Use Wind Release! Blow the steam over there and envelop it!"

"Understood!" Asuma instantly grasped the intention.

"Hazumi! Sota!"

Kakashi's gaze shifted to the members of the Night String Squad on the ship. "Use water currents and wind to restrict its movement! Don't let it sink!"

"yes!"

"receive!"