Naruto: My setting is above yours

Chapter 86 The Third Raikage

"That's absolutely amazing!"

Having removed his mask, Sarutobi Shinnosuke looked at the battlefield before him and couldn't help but marvel.

It is clear that this place was originally a huge forest, but now it has become an open space, full of potholes.

Not only here, but also on the other side of the forest, there was that huge crater; it's unimaginable what kind of attack caused it.

"To have achieved this at the age of 10, who knows, he might become the next ninja god!"

A female ninja with a cat-face mask and a ponytail standing next to Sarutobi Shinnosuke remarked.

What amazed her most was the age of Yu Feng Xuan Ma.

It's unimaginable what kind of genius could possess such formidable strength at such a young age.

At 10 years old—was she still innocently hanging around in the ninja academy back then?

"The God of Ninjas, very likely!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke smiled, then said with a hint of helplessness, "The world of geniuses is truly unattainable!"

"I originally thought that Minato-senpai was an unprecedented genius, but I didn't expect Genma to be even more amazing."

The red moon nodded.

The Yellow Flash of Konoha, at the age of twenty, was already famous throughout the ninja world, prompting Iwagakure to issue the order that "if you encounter him, you can abandon the mission."

Despite its outstanding performance, it seems somewhat inferior to the current record of Yufeng Xuanma.

As the two were reflecting on their situation, an ANBU ninja appeared in an instant: "Captain, Lord Sakumo and Lord Genma have something to discuss."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded, and then the three of them leaped away together, arriving at a wooden house deep within the Tree World.

This place became a temporary base.

"Sakumo-senpai, Genma!"

Upon arrival, Shinnosuke Sarutobi greeted him.

Genma stood up from the ground: "Shinnosuke-senpai."

Sakumo Hatake nodded slightly, his face gentle, and said, "Genma and I discussed it and agreed that it would be the safest approach for the Anbu to send the prisoners back to Konoha first."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke hesitated, as this contradicted the orders he had received, even though he also believed that sending the Cloud Ninja prisoners away first was the right choice.

After all, if there are prisoners, they will have to spare some effort to guard them.

If the Cloud Ninja launches another surprise attack, they will be restrained instead.

However, this would turn them into mere prisoners of war and escorts, thus failing to achieve the purpose of providing support.

Genma, knowing Sarutobi Shinnosuke's concerns, smiled and said, "Senpai, you don't actually need that many people to escort prisoners."

"I will send a clone to help at that time to make sure everything goes smoothly."

"Moreover, reinforcements should already be on their way. Even if Cloud Village sent reinforcements immediately after learning of the defeat at the front, they wouldn't be as fast as we are."

"Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that the Cloud Hidden Society might organize a small elite force for a lightning raid. But if that happens, the chances of rescuing the prisoners are much higher."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke understood Genma Mikazuki's consideration: "In that case, it's even more necessary to send the prisoners away."

"And perhaps prisoners could also be used as bait?"

Xuanma said, "It's not really bait, just a precaution."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke and the masked Akatsuki beside him exchanged a glance, then nodded: "Understood, let's decide on this then!"

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"I'll stay behind with the team. Hongyue, you take a squad and Xuanma's clone to escort the prisoners."

This time, he led an entire squad, which consisted of 4 platoons and a total of 17 people, on this mission.

Hongyue nodded: "Understood!"

Genma couldn't help but glance at the female ANBU ninja, secretly wondering, "Could she be Konohamaru's mother?"

He remembered that Konohamaru's parents were known as the Third Hokage's right-hand men in the Anbu.

While Konoha was dealing with the prisoners, in a small town in the Land of Lightning...

The Third Raikage led his support team to this location.

"Lord Raikage, I'm so sorry—"

When Killer Bee saw the Third Raikage, he lowered his head, feeling very guilty.

He is Ai's protector, but now Ai is seriously injured, and even almost got killed because of him and Xiao Ba.

The Third Raikage didn't blame him. He patted Killer Bee's head and then his shoulder, saying, "No need to apologize. You did very well. It's just that you're not as strong as the enemy."

"Go back to the village and cultivate yourself properly; that's the right attitude!"

Killer Bee looked up and said earnestly, "Yes, I will try my best. Next time—next time I see that guy, I will definitely beat him!"

The Third Raikage nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, that's the spirit we should have!"

Then, he pushed open the door and saw his son lying on the bed.

Ai was naked from the waist up, her chest tightly wrapped in bandages, with fresh blood seeping out.

"Father~"

Ai tried to get up, but the Third Raikage held him down with one hand: "I know you did your best. You did well and protected your brother."

"As for the other villagers who were captured, I will personally lead men to rescue them!"

Both Ai and Killer Bee were taken aback: "You're going to take action yourself?"

The Third Raikage scoffed, "Wood Release has reappeared, and that brat has even mastered Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Of course, I must go and see for myself."

Ai's expression turned grave: "That guy's most troublesome technique isn't Lightning Release or Wood Release, but his Space-Time Instantaneous Movement Technique."

"He can swap places with any substance within a certain distance—the air, his own opponent, or even his opponent's weapon. Currently, the distance appears to be within 20 meters, but it could be even further."

"Furthermore, his location locking wasn't visual; it must have been sensory ninjutsu."

The Third Raikage remained unmoved: "Don't worry, I'll be careful!"

"Go back to the village and properly recuperate and cultivate your spiritual practice!"

After saying that, the Third Raikage turned and left.

Killer Bee looked on, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back. After the Third Raikage left, he turned to him and asked, "Big brother, is Lord Raikage really alright alone?"

"That guy is really tough to deal with. It would be much easier to handle if someone cooperated with us, right?"

Ai slowly closed her eyes: "No, it might be easier to deal with him alone."

"My father is faster than me, and his attacks are more ferocious."

Killer Bee was somewhat annoyed: "My coordination with Hachi isn't good enough yet, otherwise, I could definitely teach that guy a lesson, you idiot, you bastard!"

Within his body, the eight-tailed bull demon snorted softly: "Then you should cultivate diligently from now on and not slack off."

"However, even if we coordinate perfectly, it will be difficult to defeat that guy."

"Although his Wood Release is not as powerful as the First Hokage's, his Lightning Release is no less than A's, and he also has the Space-Time Instantaneous Movement Technique."

"To take him down, we need an attack that he can't avoid."

Killer Bee's heart skipped a beat: "Eight Tailed Beasts, right? They took down one of his clones back then, you idiot, you bastard!"

The second wave of reinforcements from Konoha arrived even faster than Genma had anticipated.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke and his group traveled through the night and arrived in the morning.

Orochimaru, leading reinforcements mainly from the Hyuga, Uchiha, and Sarutobi clans, arrived around 4 PM that day.

Although there were only about 50 people, they greatly eased the tense atmosphere on the front line.

Genma and Orochimaru met for the first time in a wooden cabin built specifically for the commander.

Orochimaru, wearing a Jonin green vest, looked perfectly normal.

Orochimaru was also sizing up Genma.

He had certainly heard some information about the child in front of him, but he didn't expect it to be this amazing.

So, the Hashirama cells that Tsunade took were for this child?

But it seems no interstitial cells were detected.

"This forest was created using Wood Release, wasn't it?"

Filled with doubt and curiosity, Orochimaru asked.

Genma nodded slightly: "Yes, senior."

Orochimaru exclaimed in amazement, "Truly astonishing! They've mastered Wood Release to this extent?"

"It seems the ninja world is about to produce another ninja god!"

Genma said calmly, "There was only one First Hokage, and I will not become anyone's second."

Orochimaru chuckled, then looked at Sakumo Hatake: "Senpai, what are your thoughts on the current situation?"

Sakumo Hatake said, "According to the Hokage's orders, you are the frontline commander."

"Our squad will follow your command."

Orochimaru nodded slightly, quite satisfied, and then said, "The victory in this war has actually become very simple; the key lies with him!"

Orochimaru's gaze returned to the Wind-Riding Horse, his eyes gleaming: "The sheer power to suppress both the Third Raikage's son and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is something that I think the Hidden Cloud Village has no power to contend with unless the Third Raikage himself intervenes."

"Furthermore, the Third Raikage, who is skilled in Wood Release, would know that in the face of such power, numbers are not of much significance."

"Besides, they already saw what yesterday's battle had to do."

Sakumo Hatake's expression hardened: "So, you believe the Third Raikage will definitely come?"

Orochimaru nodded immediately: "That's right!"

"Whether from the perspective of the situation or from the perspective of the Raikage's personality, he will come."

After saying that, he smiled and asked Yu Feng Xuanma, "What do you think, Genma-kun?"

Genma was secretly impressed by Orochimaru's accurate judgment when Orochimaru asked him, so he said, "My judgment is the same as Orochimaru's."

"Either the Cloud Village abandons this war, or he defeats me first; otherwise, it will all be in vain!"

Confident, even arrogant!

Sakumo Hatake cleared his throat: "Genma, you should be more humble."

Orochimaru laughed and said, "Sakumo-senpai, there's no need to be humble towards enemies, especially enemies like Kumogakure."

"Only a sufficiently strong military can deter them from offending us."

Sakumo Hatake smiled, then said seriously, "If the Third Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki really come, then you and I will be responsible for restraining the Third Raikage, while Genma will take care of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, how about that?"

He didn't want his disciple to fight two opponents at once.

There was nothing we could do yesterday; he, as the teacher, wasn't there.

"No problem."

Orochimaru readily agreed, but then added, "However, I'm afraid the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki will not appear again."

Sakumo Hatake glanced at his disciple.

They really do share the same opinion!

Genma smiled at his teacher.

The Hidden Cloud Village used the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki as a weapon, but it couldn't bear the consequences of having its weapon taken away.

The first meeting ended there, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Genma did not sense any malice, covetousness, or desire from Orochimaru.

Yet, I deeply felt the other person's appreciation.

After bidding farewell and leaving the wooden house, Xuanma suddenly entered Sage Mode. His senses expanded, and he was immediately startled.

He resisted the urge to turn around, but in his perception, the person in the cabin did not seem human.

"Has it come to this point already?"

Genma never expected that Orochimaru was no longer human.

However, if you think about it carefully, Yamato, who is in civil engineering, should already be in Danzo's hands.

Orochimaru has probably been conducting human experiments for many years.

Considering Orochimaru's later achievements, it's fair to say that even without the "setting book," Orochimaru, despite being a dangerous figure, would still be a valuable person to learn from and collaborate with.

Now—

Xuanma thought for a moment but did not immediately draw a conclusion.

But at least, Orochimaru's kind of immortality is not what he wants.

"Once we get back to the village, we might be able to get our hands on the Spirit Transformation Technique."

A thought flashed through Xuanma's mind.

After returning to the team's three-bedroom apartment, Hatake Sakumo said, "Genma, if we face the Third Raikage, I'll be your support."

Shizune and Aoba Yamashiro exclaimed in unison, "Is the Raikage coming?"

Sakumo Hatake smiled and said, "Genma and Orochimaru both believe that the Third Raikage will definitely come, so it seems that it's almost certain."

Genma thought for a moment, pursed his lips, and smiled, "Teacher, if we join forces, can we defeat the Third Raikage?"

Yamashiro Aoba stared in disbelief: "This—this can't be possible, right?"

"That's the Raikage!"

Shizune was more worried about Genma's safety: "Isn't this too dangerous?"

"Aoba is right, that's the Raikage, just like our Third Hokage, isn't he?"

"Genma, you are strong and you have Wood Release, but the Third Hokage is known as the strongest in history."

"And you also said that your Wood Release isn't even comparable to the First Hokage's!"

Xuanma's expression turned slightly strange upon hearing this, and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Sakumo Hatake's expression turned serious at his disciple's audacious idea, and he solemnly reminded him, "Genma, don't have such thoughts before the battle."

"The Third Raikage is known as the strongest Raikage of all time, possessing both the strongest shield and the strongest spear."

"According to intelligence, he has the strength to suppress the Eight-Tails on his own, so he should not be underestimated."

Xuanma immediately straightened his posture: "Teacher, rest assured, I will not underestimate anyone, especially not a Shadow."

The Third Raikage is the strongest of all time, which is generally considered credible.

He could even be said to be the strongest Raikage he knew.

Jinming personally confirmed that the Third Raikage was faster than the Fourth Raikage at his peak.

Even under the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, the Wind Release: Rasengan failed to completely dismantle the Third Raikage's mobility, demonstrating the terrifying power of its defense.

It's important to understand that even under the Impure World Reincarnation technique, the Third Raikage was still somewhat different from his strength in life.

Therefore, before the fight, Genma couldn't guarantee that his Sage Mode Lightning Blade could break through the Third Raikage's Lightning Armor.

Or, like Naruto, use the Third Raikage's own attacks to break through his defenses?

With these thoughts in mind, Xuanma suppressed his restless heart.

Let's first take a look at the strength of the Third Raikage!

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