I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 761 When you admire someone, you will unconsciously imitate their behavior.

"That kid is that strong?"

High in the sky, Wu, who was still circling before the duel between masters, stopped, looked down at the commotion below, and was somewhat surprised.

The fight had barely begun and Rasa had already lost? Although he had never interacted with the Fourth Kazekage, no one who could become a Kazekage was simple.

However, Rasa was instantly defeated by Gaara in their fight.

Before even engaging in battle with his disciple Onoki, the outcome of the battle had already been decided. How could Rasa, as a father, be so weak?

If it weren't for the fact that the person who resurrected them had used a talisman to issue the order, everyone would have suspected that Rasa had deliberately surrendered.

Onoki's expression was also quite interesting. He said, "That shouldn't be the case. I've also collected information on Gaara. He was definitely not this strong before, even when he was a Jinchuriki."

"His past self? How long has it been since you paid attention to him? This is a dereliction of duty on Ying's part."

There was a hint of anger in his silence. Any genius, especially those from other villages, should be given more attention, because they are all threats to the village's future.

He had always taught Onoki this way, but I never expected that Onoki had grown old and become senile.

"Teacher, the 'before' I was referring to was only a few months ago."

Onoki quickly explained, "Gaara has been undergoing special training in Konoha for the past few months, and it was personally trained by the Hokage. I couldn't find out anything about it."

"Hokage? Is this current Hokage very strong?"

His sorrow deepened. As a ninja who had fought continuously since the Warring States period, he knew the strength of Konoha. He finally breathed a sigh of relief after Madara Uchiha was killed by Hashirama Senju and Hashirama Senju also died.

They thought Konoha no longer had an absolute advantage over other ninja villages, but unexpectedly, another one has emerged.

"Teacher, this is complicated. It's not the current Hokage, nor is it any of the past Hokage. It's the Hokage from another ninja world. He is another Fourth Hokage who traveled through time."

Onoki quickly explained, though his anger hadn't subsided, saying, "The Fourth Hokage? He should be a rising star who emerged under your rule. No matter how you try to justify yourself, you can't cover up your own mistakes!"

"It wasn't me!"

Seeing his teacher use Dust Release, Onoki felt wronged, but refused to listen to any explanations. This was because Onoki had revealed a weakness, and the Impure World Reincarnation talisman was forcing him to make a move.

"The other you is still you!"

"Dust Release! Pseudo-World Detachment Technique!"

"Dust Release! Pseudo-World Detachment Technique!"

The two formed hand seals simultaneously. Wu held a cylindrical, semi-transparent chakra barrier, while Onoki held a cube-shaped chakra barrier. The two techniques collided instantly.

"boom!!!"

A huge explosion rang out, and the surrounding air rushed outwards, but in an instant, it surged back towards the explosion site, as if a gap had appeared there and urgently needed air to fill it.

"It seems you haven't slacked off much over the years."

Wu's tone finally returned to normal. He could actually sense that Onoki's mastery of Dust Release had surpassed that of his teacher.

However, the nature of Dust Release is too special; a direct confrontation would only result in mutual destruction, failing to achieve the effect of mutual restraint.

Onoki nodded. He was the only successor to his teacher's Dust Release, so how could he slack off? It was just that there was no one to carry on the tradition.

"Be careful!"

Below, Rasa, who had been firmly bound, involuntarily opened his mouth. Gaara did not hesitate or question for a moment. He raised his hands and lifted up layers of gold dust and yellow sand barriers.

On either side of him, Hozuki Gengetsu and A launched their attacks simultaneously, and the other Jonin of the Allied Shinobi Forces were powerless to stop them.

"Water Release: Water Ball Technique!"

Bubbles appeared around Hozuki Gengetsu and hurtled towards Gaara.

"Boom boom boom~"

The seemingly fragile bubbles exploded like a stack of explosive tags, their destructive force shattering Gaara's defenses layer by layer.

"Hellish Thrust! Four-Point Piercing Hand!"

A transformed into a bolt of lightning, thrusting forward with a hand-blade-like motion. The lightning chakra gathered at his fingertips transformed into the sharpest blade, making the barrier as fragile as paper before A.

Seeing that the defenses on both sides had been torn apart, Gaara showed no panic. He raised his hands again, and the shattered yellow sand and gold dust enveloped Hozuki Gengetsu and A once more.

Instantly, a half-body image formed, wrapping around the two and locking them firmly in place. Gaara formed hand seals, and sealing techniques appeared, flying towards A and Hozuki Gengetsu.

"Water Release! Oil Transformation!"

However, Hozuki Gengetsu's body turned into a pool of slippery liquid, breaking free from the restraints and escaping to a safe distance before the sealing technique arrived.

"Lightning Release: Chakra Mode!"

A then unleashed his full power of Lightning Release chakra, forcefully squeezing through the gap. He then leaped out of the embrace.

"That's amazing chakra, and I was right after all."

After praising Aina's brutal and direct method of breaking the spell, Gaara turned his gaze to Hozuki Gengetsu, who had regained his human form, and said, "Your skill in Water Release is no less than that of my teacher."

"By manipulating the properties of Water Release chakra, he transformed water into oil, resulting in greater surface tension, less adhesion, and even explosive properties—truly remarkable."

Perhaps because he trusted Sakamoto Tatsuma too much as his teacher, Gaara unconsciously began to imitate Tatsuma's behavior.

He not only adopted the idea that one should stop at nothing for profit, but also imitated the habit of praising the enemy during battle.

When Hozuki Gengetsu heard Gaara's praise, a strange look flashed across his face. Shouldn't it be him, the senior ninja, praising the junior? Why is it the other way around?

However, after pondering for a moment, Hozuki Gengetsu said, "Prioritizing and urging—that's a perfect summary of Water Release techniques. Who is your teacher?"

"The Fourth Hokage, Sakamoto Tatsuma."

"Interesting. Another Hokage skilled in Water Release has emerged in Konoha? No wonder your Sand Manipulation and Magnet Release techniques have Water Release properties. I thought it was just a coincidence."

Hozuki Gengetsu stroked his mustache and asked, "Did your teacher teach you a way to overcome an enemy like me?"

Gaara pursed his lips, showing no sign of it. Seeing this, Hozuki Gengetsu said happily, "It seems your teacher isn't omnipotent after all. I'll teach you how to deal with me!"

First and foremost, you must not allow me to complete the water transformation! Otherwise, you will be unable to seal or harm me at all.

Secondly, you need a sealing technique that is fast and strong enough. However, I don't see that your sealing technique skills are that high. So you can use a trap method. First, set up a sealing technique, and then trick me into it. Do you understand?

Finally, if none of this can solve my problem, then go and ask your teacher for help, or find the Amber Bottle in Kumogakure.

Speaking of amber vases, you'd have to ask that muscular guy where he hid them.

Aiben's already dark face turned even darker as he said, "I am not as shameless as you, revealing all my weaknesses to the enemy. Of course, I cannot do that either, because..."

I have no weaknesses!

"Boy, if you want information about the Amber Bottle, then defeat me first!"

"I'm sorry, but since my teacher didn't choose to appear here, it means he has more important matters to attend to, or he believes I'm capable of dealing with you two. Come on, let me see just how strong those predecessors who dominated the ninja world in the last era really were!"

(End of this chapter)