Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

"My ignorant brat seems to have promised some guy named 'Orochimaru' that he would take you back with him."

Orochimaru...

The moment she heard that name, the last glimmer of hope in Tsunade's eyes vanished, replaced by a resolute determination.

She knew there was no escaping it.

Since that's the case... let's strike first!

In the next instant, Tsunade's eyes suddenly sharpened, the ground beneath her feet cracked, and she transformed into a blurry afterimage, instantly appearing in front of Yoruichi!

That fist, imbued with terrifying power, slammed down towards Yoruichi's face with a whistling sound that tore through the air.

However, despite this powerful blow that could split mountains and shatter rocks, Yoruichi still wore a calm smile and didn't even try to dodge.

Is it a trap? Or...?

A slight hesitation flashed through Tsunade's mind, and she subconsciously reduced the strength in her hands.

In that very instant—

Yoruichi's figure vanished into thin air before her eyes.

"boom--!!!"

Tsunade's fist missed its target and slammed heavily onto the hard ground.

The hard bluestone pavement instantly shattered into pieces, a huge pit suddenly formed, and the hideous cracks spread wildly in all directions. The ground of the entire alley was shaken down by this brute force.

"This power is really impressive."

A lazy voice suddenly rang out from behind Tsunade.

Tsunade's heart skipped a beat. Without thinking, she turned around and unleashed a powerful, sweeping kick!

However, all she received in response was a wisp of air whipped up by a strong wind.

Yoruichi reappeared a few meters away, arms crossed, watching her with interest, and gently shook her head.

"Unfortunately, the speed isn't quite there."

"You bastard..." Tsunade was about to speak.

Yoruichi's figure had already disappeared again, and with a speed that Tsunade could not react to at all, she instantly approached her side.

The next instant, Tsunade felt an irresistible force in her abdomen, and she was sent flying uncontrollably, crashing heavily into the wall at the end of the alley, kicking up clouds of dust and rubble.

"Lady Tsunade!!!"

Silently let out a shrill scream, her mind going completely blank.

How can it be?

Lady Tsunade, she...

In a single encounter, he was so easily defeated by that mysterious woman?!

Shizune stared blankly at the ruins, then glanced at the woman not far away who was still in a kicking position with a relaxed smile on her face. A sense of fear gripped her heart.

Just when she was about to despair.

From within the ruins came the sound of rubble rolling down.

Tsunade slowly rose from the mess, dusting herself off. Her green robe was tattered.

But at this moment, she had not a single scratch on her body.

"Ok?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Yoruichi's eyes. She knew that even though she had held back with that kick, it was impossible for her opponent to have escaped unscathed.

She could clearly see a diamond-shaped mark on Tsunade's forehead, emitting a faint glow.

Dark lines, as if alive, spread from the mark, covering her entire body, and her aura was several times stronger than before.

"Oh? It seems to be getting interesting."

Seeing Yoruichi's completely transformed appearance, she raised an eyebrow slightly and showed an excited expression.

Without waiting any longer, she suddenly exerted force with her feet and launched an attack.

With a combination of skill and superhuman strength, the two figures blurred into two afterimages on the narrow street, each collision unleashing a terrifying shockwave powerful enough to make the earth tremble.

For a time, they were evenly matched.

Even in a pure clash of strength, Yoruichi was subtly at a disadvantage.

"boom!"

After another head-on clash of fists, Yoruichi used the recoil to float backward, landing lightly on a high wall in the distance, looking down at Tsunade.

She shook her slightly numb arm, then glanced at the fleeting black and white thunder in the distant night sky, knowing that Sasuke's side was also engaged in fierce fighting.

We can't delay any longer.

I'm sorry.

Yoruichi looked down at Tsunade, who was displaying great momentum, and gave her an apologetic smile. "You're quite an interesting person, but we're in a hurry."

"Just give up."

The moment she finished speaking, her entire demeanor changed abruptly!

Yoruichi slowly raised her right hand, and under Tsunade's astonished gaze, she made six virtual taps in the air in front of her at a leisurely pace.

Each pause leaves behind a constantly rotating golden ball of lightning in the void.

Six golden lightning orbs formed an oval shape around Yoruichi, emanating a destructive aura that made Tsunade below feel a chill run down her spine.

"Instant coax——"

Then, she revealed a wild smile and suddenly slammed her hand, which was wrapped in golden lightning, together in front of her!

As if commanded, the six golden lightning balls, trailing dazzling golden streaks, frantically converged towards her clasped palms!

"Thor Form!!!"

With her final low shout, a storm of lightning, powerful enough to dye the heavens and earth golden, erupted from her center!

The walls of the entire alleyway crumbled inch by inch under this violent energy, turning into nothing more than primordial powder.

Strands of platinum lightning gathered behind her, eventually transforming into a massive ring like a thunder god's war drum, each pulsation causing the air to roar deafeningly.

Tsunade's pupils contracted sharply; she sensed an irresistible aura of destruction emanating from that power.

All I saw was a dazzling flash of gold before my eyes, and my brain had no time to react.

The golden lightning bolt had already descended.

"boom--!!!"

After a loud bang, Tsunade's figure was sent flying again, crashing heavily into the end of the street.

At the same time, the black patterns on her body receded like the tide, her body went limp, and she completely lost consciousness.

Yoruichi slowly withdrew the lightning around her, turned her head, and glanced at Shizune, who was already terrified, beside her.

His figure flashed.

"Well......"

Jingyin felt a sharp pain in the back of her neck, then everything went black, and she completely lost consciousness.

Yoruichi looked at the two unconscious figures on the ground and gave a slightly apologetic smile.

"Sorry, I was a little too rough."

She murmured to herself, walked to their side, and easily hoisted one of them onto her shoulder.

"Alright, that's a wrap."

In a few leaps and bounds, Yoruichi disappeared into the end of the messy alley.

Soon, she returned to the casino and looked at the deserted street with a solemn expression.

The square that should have been flat has now been reduced to scorched earth.

The ground was covered with several jagged cracks, the edges of which still retained the glassy texture of being scorched by high temperatures.

The air was filled with a pungent, burnt smell of grease.

At the edge of those ruins, a young blond boy slumped against the wall, curled up, seemingly fast asleep.

Yoruichi raised an eyebrow slightly, but her gaze did not linger on him for long, immediately locking onto the center of the street.

There, two figures stood facing each other, a dozen meters apart.

Uchiha Sasuke was wielding swords with both hands, but his shihaka uniform was already tattered and burned.

Opposite him, the tall, white-haired man was in no better shape.

The wooden clogs on his feet were nowhere to be found, and the red coat he was wearing had several large holes burned in it. Even his signature long white hair had some scorch marks.

Clearly, this battle was not easy for either of them.

"..."

Yoruichi's gaze swept back and forth between the two of them, and she frowned slightly.

She could sense that Sasuke hadn't used his Bankai.

But at the same time, she could also sense that the white-haired man opposite her was also holding back his strength.

Those two guys...

"Oh dear? Did I miss some fun entertainment?"

Yoruichi's voice broke the silence as she slowly emerged from the shadows, carrying two unconscious women on her shoulders.

Upon hearing this voice, Jiraiya and Sasuke finally separated their almost glued gazes.

Jiraiya's gaze immediately fell on Yoruichi, and...

The figure on her shoulder was one he knew all too well.

"Tsunade..."

Instead of the expected rage on his face, Jiraiya's voice was only slightly hoarse, "What did I do to her?"