Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 283 Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword VS Golden Cudgel

Ninjutsu surged wildly within the barrier, with water-style ninjutsu creating giant waves several meters high, only to be blocked by the rock walls raised by earth-style ninjutsu.

The Fire Release technique ignited the branches generated by the Wood Release technique, making the air inside the barrier even hotter.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was panting heavily, his eyes fixed on two figures, one red and one blue, not far away, like those of an eagle.

The scorching air distorted the view, making the two figures opposite appear even more vivid.

It was as if they had truly come back to life.

The sturdy armor felt like a clay pot, and Hiruzen Sarutobi felt like food trapped inside.

The fine beads of sweat on his forehead clumped together and slid down his forehead.

He licked his dry lips and only uttered a few cold, low sounds:
"Orochimaru"

"Teacher, I'm here. I don't know what you think of my work."

Orochimaru, with a smug and sinister smile on his face, also spoke softly:

Are you satisfied?

"Desecrating the dead! Playing with souls!"

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his thumb, and his hands quickly formed the five seals: Hai-Xu-You-Shen-Wei.

"If I had known you were conducting this kind of experiment, I would have killed you without hesitation from the very beginning!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly crouched down and slapped the ground with one hand:
"Psychic art!"

Amidst the thick smoke, the Monkey King, Ape Demon, with his arms crossed, appeared, wearing a tiger-skin coat and sporting a full head of white hair.

Without the slightest hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a low shout:
"Ape Demon! The Ruyi Jingu Bang!"

Holding the iron rod of the ape demon in one hand, he swung it a few times, and the resulting shockwaves directly blew away the surrounding hot air.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glared angrily and said, word by word:

"It's not too late now!"

Orochimaru's smile vanished, and he looked at the staff in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand with a hint of apprehension.

Possessing an indestructible body, it can go toe-to-toe with the Kusanagi sword. During battle, it can switch forms locally as needed and can also use ninjutsu by forming hand seals.

The legendary strongest summoning beast.

As if struck by a sudden thought, Orochimaru raised his eyebrows again and put away the two kunai covered in runes that he had already taken out.

He smiled sinisterly.

"Teacher, I originally wanted to show you more things, such as the first and second generations of further liberation."

But then I suddenly remembered something.

What tricks is Orochimaru up to this time?
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was about to rush forward, stopped in his tracks, staring at Orochimaru with a gloomy look in his eyes, his brain working rapidly.

"A friend asked me to have a match with you so that I can see what kind of strength you, the 'Ninja World Doctor' and the former strongest ninja in the world, really have."

Orochimaru also bit his finger, pulled out a scroll from behind him, and with a flick of his wrist, the scroll unfurled in the air on its own.

His finger traced a long, bloody line across the scroll covered in densely packed runes.

"Psychic art!"

Another thick cloud of smoke rose up, and a figure appeared vaguely in the smoke.

"As agreed, the rest is up to you."

Orochimaru wore a peculiar smile, quite excited.

It seems like there's going to be a good show coming up, as for Li Xia's black, shoulder-length hair and dark brown eyes.

He didn't care at all about the changes in appearance.

As a member of Konoha fighting against the Third Hokage, what's wrong with disguising yourself?
There were also members of the secret service watching from outside.

Orochimaru took a few steps back and simply sat down on the tree root summoned by the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

At this moment, the arrival of the Tree Realm had transformed the rooftop into a jungle.

The two resurrected Hokage walked stiffly and blankly behind Orochimaru, like two bodyguards.

Orochimaru sat up straight and raised one pale arm.

"Please begin your performance."

Li Xia withdrew his gaze and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was standing not far away, his right eye flashing with blue light.

Detection!

[Comparing the intelligence and mental attributes of both parties]

[Due to the difference in intelligence/mental ability between the two parties, you receive 70% of the information.]

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi (Aging)

[Category: Human/Ninja - Legendary Boss Unit]

Physical Strength: 4

【HP: 87.4%】

Chakra: 1878/2400 (Maximum value reduced due to aging)

[Strength: 28↓ (35)]

[Dexterity: 29↓ (36)]

[Intelligence: 32↓ (35)]

[Mental state: 35↓ (37)]

Physical fitness: 28↓ (36)

[Skills: Chakra Amplification, Ninjutsu Doctor, Sarutobi-style Staff Technique, Will of Fire (Legendary), ? ? ?, ? ? ?]

Chakra Boost

Enhancement: Chakra fills the entire body, physical strength +1, all attributes +5
Defense: When attacked, chakra will resist a portion of the attack, up to 60% of physical attacks and 80% of energy attacks.

Dr. Ninja

All ninjutsu casting speed increased by 100%.
The casting animation delay for all ninjutsu is reduced by 80%.
All ninjutsu attacks are increased in power by 100%.
(Click to view the detailed panel of 1274 ninjutsu techniques)
[Sarutobi-ryu Staff Technique LV5]

1. Muscle reaction speed increased by 35%, and flexibility increased moderately.
2. Maximum power increased by 70%, power-up stun time reduced, post-parry recoil force decreased, and attack speed increased.
3. Master of Stick Techniques
The Will of Fire (Legend)

1. Combustible willpower is transformed into life force and chakra.
2. The maximum health is 5% when near death.
3. ? ? ?

【? ? ? (Unknown skill)】

[Brief Introduction: Konoha's Compassionate Father]

"call--"

Li Xia let out a long breath and closed the panel. He roughly understood why the Third Hokage was called the 'Strongest Hokage' back then.

He was invincible among his contemporaries.

Because the other party belongs to the same template as him, and is of the same type.

Even someone who claims to know all of Konoha's ninjutsu can't use a single ninjutsu.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi and I are the same type.

Because they were all strong fighters who relied on close combat as ninjutsu was ineffective against them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's ninjutsu became ineffective because he was proficient in too many ninjutsu.

As for himself, his superior resistance and physical strength meant that the Lava Armor and Kyo Kusanagi's gloves basically rendered the Fire Release techniques ineffective against him.

Night Silence can control lightning and deflect wind, which is a weakness of Lightning Release and Wind Release.

As for the remaining Earth Release and Water Release techniques, they require the user to be attacked. The user's ability to fly is an unavoidable problem for Earth Release and Water Release techniques.

Soil without roots and water without roots cannot last long.

"Who are you, and why are you helping Orochimaru?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew increasingly serious; he sensed a 'kindred spirit' emanating from the other man. Undoubtedly, the other was a powerful figure, but he had never heard of such a powerful individual before, and this man had chosen to aid Orochimaru.

The possibilities contained within this made Hiruzen Sarutobi think of many things.

Li Xia stretched out his hand, and points of light gathered from all around his palm, until finally, a dark spear quietly appeared.

"Ouch!"

Aowu, whose fate was intertwined with his own, was also summoned. It let out a long howl and transformed into a stream of light, rushing into the silence of the night.

The spear was covered by a layer of cyan light, until the light dissipated.

The three-pointed, double-edged sword, exuding a chillingly fierce aura, appeared in his hand.

The weapon spun nimbly in Li Xia's hand, its blade pointing diagonally at the ground.

The wind coiled around the blade of the gun and then swirled out with its movement, creating a visible gust of air that shot out from the blade.

A sudden storm arises from nowhere!
Scattered tiles and leaves flew out with a crackling sound, hitting the barrier and splashing up tiny waves.

The spies watching from outside were stunned. They had never seen such a scene where just wielding weapons could create such a spectacle.
Such an opponent is even more terrifying than Orochimaru!
Orochimaru, sitting at the back, narrowed his eyes.

Xia Ke had never used such a weapon during the battle with Kimimaro. How could that little dragon combine with the weapon?
The unprecedented thing must mean they didn't use their full strength?
Orochimaru became increasingly excited, and he couldn't help but lean forward, staring intently at the two people standing opposite him.

Perhaps, he will see someone he never imagined before.
Amazing scene!

"Who I am is not important, because one of us must die, and the dead need not know the past."

Li Xia gently lifted her left foot, as if gliding on the ground, and tentatively reached forward.

His left hand also held the gun barrel loosely, striking a pose.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and held his golden cudgel horizontally in front of his chest.

"That makes sense!"

To the onlookers, the two figures rushed toward each other at the same time.

The moment the three-pointed double-edged sword and the golden cudgel collided, a visible shockwave spread out.

It was as if something exploded beneath their feet, with tiles and leaves flying like raindrops.

"Good weight!"

Li Xia felt the heavy pressure from the gun blade and couldn't help but shrink his pupils.

The golden cudgel that the ape demon transformed into seemed much heavier than it appeared.

But how did Hiruzen Sarutobi manage to wield it?
This is completely unlike what one would expect from someone with only twenty-odd points of strength.

Unexpectedly, Hiruzen Sarutobi was even more shocked than he was.

"click"

Driven by the combined strength of the two men, the three-pointed double-edged sword and the golden cudgel pressed down on each other with all their might.

However, due to a slight change in force, it was deflected slightly before pressing down again.

Then a series of faint clanging sounds were produced.

The two were locked in a stalemate for a moment, yet it felt as if they had been locked in a stalemate for a long time, before they sprang back in perfect unison.

They each calmed their breathing.

"Hiruzen, the opponent is even more troublesome than I imagined!"

A faint, unusually solemn voice suddenly emanated from the golden cudgel, belonging to the ape demon.

"Well, there's no other way. I have to kill him and Orochimaru here!"

Sarutobi nodded solemnly, his grip on the golden cudgel tightening even more.

"Between the will of fire, I cannot lose!"

His thin left foot slammed heavily onto the ground, yet Hiruzen Sarutobi's small body seemed to contain unparalleled power.

The golden cudgel spun nimbly in his hand, stirring up gusts of wind.

"Ape Demon, let's go!"

The golden cudgel slammed down with tremendous force. Li Xia exhaled lightly, turned to the side, and, like hitting a golf ball, held the Night Silence up in an unconventional posture.

This movement also mobilizes the strength of the whole body, which is similar to splitting Mount Hua with force.

"Bang!"

The enormous sound waves spread in all directions, and the three members of the Dark Guard couldn't help but cover their ears, staring in disbelief at the two figures moving back and forth within the barrier, like ghosts.

The spears on this side moved like serpents emerging from their holes, while the golden cudgel on that side was like a stabilizing force.

The iron rod flies like a dragon, the divine blade dances like a phoenix, blocking left and attacking right, welcoming front and reflecting back.

Within the barrier, the figures of the two appeared to move closer and further away, with only the shockwaves and scattered sparks from the collision of the three-pointed double-edged spear and the golden cudgel being particularly noticeable.

Lee Ha-sung's moves were exquisite, but Sarutobi's iron rod possessed a spirit, capable of moving on its own to defend itself in times of crisis.

This was the first time since entering the hall that the fight had been so enjoyable.

He roused himself and unleashed all the spear techniques he had learned during this time, actually using Hiruzen Sarutobi as a diamond to hone his martial arts.

After only a few dozen rounds, Hiruzen Sarutobi, being old and frail, was overwhelmed by Li Xia, his face flushed red, white foam appearing at the corners of his mouth, and his breathing becoming heavy.

He actually felt physically exhausted. He and the ape demon had known each other for decades and were already of one mind.

With just a glance, the Monkey Demon understood Sarutobi's meaning, and immediately exerted all his strength to slam his body down hard on the shaft of the spear.

Then there was another loud clang, which shattered the spear.

Seeing an opening, Hiruzen Sarutobi leaped backward and landed on a tall tree trunk after a few leaps.

He slammed his golden cudgel against a branch, his chest heaving rapidly as he panted heavily.

Even so, both the Konoha Anbu ninja watching the battle and the Sound Four maintaining the barrier remained vigilant.

He was already dumbfounded, feeling that in such an intense and fast-paced battle, he would probably be shot dead as soon as he went up.

Or he would be struck on the forehead with an iron rod, causing his brains to splatter and him to die.

Orochimaru glanced silently at the Kusanagi sword in his hand, then quietly hid it behind his back.

It was as if he had never drawn his sword.

As for the idea that he had previously wanted to take a sword and spar with Hiruzen Sarutobi, he buried it deep in his heart.

I, Orochimaru, possess unparalleled ninjutsu skills, but I don't engage in close combat!
Physical skills? That's crude!
"Hiruzen, this kid's physique is far superior to yours. You can't fight him head-on like this. How old are you!"

The ape demon's soft, small voice reached my ears again, carrying a hint of concern.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and wiped the foam from the corner of his mouth with his hand.
"To have mastered physical skills to such an extent that he is even slightly better than me, and yet he looks so young."

"Ninjutsu is definitely their weakness!"

Human energy is limited. If you specialize in one thing, you will inevitably have less energy available for other things.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is known as the "Professor of Ninja" and can perform almost all of Konoha's ninjutsu. He has such taijutsu skills because he is over sixty years old.

It took decades of extra effort to work on it.

He believed that since the kid opposite him had such profound taijutsu, his ninjutsu could never be as strong as his taijutsu!

He understood the principle of using one's strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses when he was young!

His hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals, and in an instant, his chest swelled up high.

Suddenly, a blazing fireball erupted.

"Art fire escape ho fireball!"

Li Xia narrowed his eyes slightly, his star-like pupils reflecting the approaching fireball.

A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Yo, Fire Release!

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