The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Surprisingly, Hiruzen Sarutobi, relying on his experience and skill, managed to turn the tide of the battle.

But the two times were different.

"boom!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not dodge all the attacks.

The flames hit.

Immediately, Hiruzen Sarutobi's clothes burst into flames.

The flame goes out.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped out.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked quite disheveled.

There was still some blood at the corner of his mouth.

Clearly, Zhongji's attack just now did indeed injure Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Use your own spear against them.

Hiruzen Sarutobi kept a close eye on Nakayoshi.

"Misty Hidden Village, Zhongji!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't remember the last time he had suffered a loss at the hands of a young ninja.

This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi was not careless.

The reason we suffered a loss was entirely due to a lack of intelligence.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze fell on the dragon scale sword in Nakayoshi's hand.

"Resilient and sharp".

"Like the Sword of Wisdom, it can absorb ninjutsu."

"But it's amazing that it can still restore the ninjutsu."

"Is it essentially a combination of the Sword of Wisdom and the Water Mirror Technique?"

"In other words, using ninjutsu on it will be completely ineffective."

"It will also become a threat to itself."

"Perfect, it restrains me."

"Another Zanpakuto this powerful."

"How did Uehara Osamu manage that?"

"Where did the materials come from?"

"No matter how good the forging technique is, it cannot turn the rotten into the miraculous."

During the battle between Konoha and the Hidden Mist army, Hiruzen Sarutobi had previously told Sasuke Sarutobi that the power of the Sword of Wisdom was very effective against ninjas like them who primarily relied on ninjutsu.

The Dragon Scale Blade is not a sword of wisdom, but it is just as effective at restraining ninjas using ninjutsu.

"No wonder Hozumo was so confident."

"One Zhongji can completely restrain me."

"The ability to restrain is one aspect, but the fact that you injured me just now through your intelligence advantage is another."

"Also, Enma was injured when he fought Hozuki Izumo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi used a clever trick to break Hozuki Izumo's lightning trial.

However, it's not without its costs.

If Enma were still alive, Hiruzen Sarutobi could still use physical attacks against Nakayoshi.

He fought back with the Vajra Staff.

Without Enma, Hiruzen Sarutobi's kunai and ninja swords were no match for the Dragon Scale Blade.

It breaks at the slightest touch.

There's simply no way to fight.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"If the two of them were to fight Orochimaru, Orochimaru would definitely not be able to defeat them."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered.

"Unless, Orochimaru and I can switch opponents."

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi had this thought, Orochimaru had already done it.

"Psychic art!"

"The Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes!"

A large number of venomous snakes appeared beside Orochimaru, surging forth like a flood.

"Sarutobi-sensei!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Orochimaru moved closer to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hozuki Izumo intervened.

"Thunder escape, thunder!"

A bolt of lightning struck, aimed precisely at Orochimaru's front.

At the same time, Yagura also made a move.

"Water escape!"

However, to the surprise of Hozuki Izumo and Yagura, Orochimaru did not stop because of the two attacks, but continued to head towards the direction where Sarutobi Hiruzen was.

To endure it all.

"boom!"

Orochimaru emerged from the lightning.

"Latent Shadow Snake Hands!"

A hand reached out towards Zhongji.

Midway through, several venomous snakes emerged from the sleeve. They were hideous and ugly, clearly possessing potent venom. Being bitten would certainly be a terrible experience, not just painful.

Zhongji raised his hand and slashed.

"Crack!"

Those venomous snakes, once they touched the Dragon Scale Blade's ninja sword, were completely unable to be blocked.

It broke in two instantly and fell to the ground.

However, Orochimaru completely swapped positions with Hiruzen Sarutobi by enduring damage.

With Nakayoshi held back by Orochimaru, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately turned his gaze to Yagura.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath.

seal.

"Combined Ninja Art: Lightning Water Dragon Bullet!"

It is composed of ninjutsu with two different attributes: lightning and water.

It is more powerful than single-attribute ninjutsu.

It has a stronger impact.

"Water escape, water formation wall!"

The water dragon, crackling with lightning, crashed headfirst into the wall of the water array.

The water barrier blocked it.

But it didn't completely block it.

A dragon head passed through.

At the same time, the lightning on the water dragon spread along the entire water array wall.

"Wind Release: Once the typhoon passes!"

Yagura retreated a dozen steps and used another ninjutsu.

A powerful gust of wind struck the water dragon.

More precisely, Yagura used this ninjutsu to dispel the lightning that was spreading towards him.

However, Yagura had just finished dealing with Hiruzen Sarutobi's Lightning Dragon Bullet.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's next ninjutsu is coming.

"Combined Ninja Art, Earth Dragon Flame Stream!"

It is composed of ninjutsu using both fire and earth attributes.

In terms of impact, it is stronger than the Thunder Water Dragon Bullet from before.

If we say that the Thunder Water Dragon Bullet's strength lies in its explosive power...

Therefore, the strength of the Earth Dragon Flame Flow lies in its sheer power.

Yagura's expression changed.

"Water escape, big water bursts into waves!"

Offense is the best form of defense.

He used the Great Water Explosion Wave Technique to impact Hiruzen Sarutobi's Earth Dragon Flame Stream.

The two engaged in an extremely intense clash of ninjutsu.

And that's exactly what Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted.

Previously, Yagura used the Water Mirror Technique, which consumed a large amount of chakra.