I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 208 Nara Rinka vs. the Third Raikage!

"You bastard!"

The Third Raikage turned his head with some difficulty, staring at Nara Rangatsu with eyes wide with fury.

His eyes were bloodshot, and coupled with his blood-soaked body, he looked like a demon that had stepped out of hell.

"I'm going to kill you!!"

The Third Raikage roared, his voice so fierce it resembled a lone wolf howling under the moonlight.

Upon hearing the Third Raikage's angry roar, both Minato Namikaze and Kagami Uchiha snapped out of their previous shock and elation and focused their attention on their enemy.

Nara's "Dark Spiral Wheel" destroyed the temporary camp of Kumogakure, causing heavy casualties among the Kumogakure frontline troops.

Even the damage inflicted when the Third Raikage attacked the Konoha camp alone was no more than this.

It is no exaggeration to say that under Nara's attack...

The war between Konoha and Kumogakure within the Land of Hot Springs has once again returned to its previous stalemate.

If we could take down the Third Raikage, or even one or more members of the AB duo, at this point...

Then this war can basically be declared over!

The only question right now is whether Nara Rinka can withstand the pressure from the Third Raikage, or even defeat him.

Minato Namikaze and Kagami Uchiha had no idea what to expect.

Nara Rinka has already unleashed that attack, which resembles a Tailed Beast Ball, twice.

Highly difficult ninjutsu does not necessarily consume a lot of chakra;

However, powerful ninjutsu always requires a large amount of chakra.

The only concern Minato Namikaze and Kagami Uchiha have right now is whether Nara Rinkazu's chakra will run out...

Nara Rinka focused all his attention on the Third Raikage.

From the other party's strong voice, it was easy to tell that although the other party's injuries seemed serious, they were actually just superficial wounds, not even at the level of "breaking bones and tendons".

Although Nara Rinkei was somewhat prepared for the Third Raikage's physical defenses.

But when he actually saw the Third Raikage's amazing defensive power with his own eyes, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

During the Fourth Shinobi World War in the normal timeline.

The Third Raikage, resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation technique, was active on the battlefield for a short period.

Facing the Third Raikage who had not activated "Lightning Release Chakra Mode".

Even Temari's Wind Release ninjutsu caused damage that broke through defenses.

But then they faced the Third Raikage, who had activated "Lightning Release Chakra Mode".

Even Naruto Uzumaki's Wind Release: Rasengan in Nine-Tails Chakra Mode (Golden Body Mode) only rendered the Third Raikage (very) temporarily unable to move.

There is definitely a difference in strength between a ninja in the Edo Tensei state and the ninja in his original state.

Nara Rinka saw it very clearly: the ultra-high pressure tornado created by [Wind Release: Pressure Damage] first briefly suppressed the defense of "Lightning Release Chakra Mode", and then used high-frequency fine wind blades to attack the Third Raikage himself.

This is how the effect of breaking through defenses and causing bleeding occurs.

But then again...

【Wind Release: Pressure Damage】is currently the most powerful Wind Release ninjutsu that Nara Rinkei has mastered.

As one of Kakuzu's signature elemental ninjutsu.

Despite being at a disadvantage due to elemental advantage, the Third Raikage managed to barely break through the defenses and sustain minor injuries after taking the full force of the Wind Release: Pressure Attack.

No wonder Nara was surprised.

Just then.

The Third Raikage's body surface once again erupted with intense, blinding lightning.

A large amount of Lightning Release chakra was condensed and refined from the Third Raikage's body, filling every corner of his body and transforming into a light gauze-like Lightning Release armor that protected his body surface.

Under the impact of a large amount of Lightning Release chakra, the Third Raikage's body cells and tissues were activated to the extreme.

The blood on his body stopped flowing, and the wounds that had just been cut by [Wind Release: Pressure] were rapidly healing under the impetus of this ultimate Lightning Release chakra mode.

"Cell activation" refers to the special ability to create new cells to replace old ones.

The "Lightning Release Chakra Mode," a closely guarded secret of the Hidden Cloud Village, focuses on using Lightning Release chakra to stimulate and enhance the speed of one's nerve conduction, thereby increasing one's movement speed.

However, it cannot be ignored that...

"Lightning Release Chakra Mode" is also an extremely sophisticated ninjutsu that activates the body!

The "Lightning Release Chakra Mode" is not unusable for self-healing, but if used for self-healing, it will cause an additional large amount of chakra consumption.

However, for the Third Raikage at this moment, killing the shadow of Konoha was the primary task.

He had completely forgotten about the issue of chakra consumption.

"The Shadow in the Darkness—his abilities, far beyond what our intelligence knew, weren't just limited to the Wind Release ninjutsu he just displayed; he also possessed astonishing strength!"

Bathed in lightning, the Third Raikage's brain began to process information at an extremely fast pace.

"The opponent's strength is not much less than mine, and they can temporarily withstand my power."

"Luckily, the opponent only used Wind Release ninjutsu, not the legendary Shadow Technique... I must create an opportunity before delivering a fatal blow!"

Boom!

A thunderclap seemed to explode on the flat ground.

The Third Raikage unleashed extreme speed, like lightning, hurtling towards the location of Nara Rinkaku.

Faced with the Third Raikage's attack, Nara Rinkei calmly activated his Shadow Binding Technique.

The dense, shadowy tentacles formed a faint, grid-like network beneath Nara Rinka, awaiting the Third Raikage's demise.

Under Nara Rinka's control, many shadow tentacles even shot out from the ground, wrapping around the Third Raikage who was charging head-on.

The Third Raikage, in his rage, was not simply out of his mind; he was well aware of the abilities of the "Black Shadow."

Compared to the "Wind Release Ninjutsu" that was outside the scope of intelligence just now.

Shadow magic is the true signature skill of "Dark Shadow"!

A flash of lightning appeared on the spot, and the Third Raikage unleashed superhuman reaction speed and dodging ability, forcibly changing his attack route while sprinting in a straight line at high speed, and dodging to the side.

"So thoughtful?"

Nara Rinka narrowed his eyes slightly, raised his left hand, and condensed a ball of pitch-black Yin Release chakra at his fingertips, shooting it towards the Third Raikage.

【Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet】!

The Third Raikage clearly saw through Nara Rangsuke's attack and once again used his extreme speed to instantly dodge the head-on shot of the black bullets.

At the same time, the Third Raikage continued to accelerate, dodging to the side and keeping his shadow away from the attack range of the special shadow bullet.

"It seems that what happened just now wasn't an accident. The Third Raikage does indeed have some information about my abilities!"

Nara's thoughts raced as he gazed upon the cassia tree.

"I've never fought a ninja from Kumogakure before, yet they seem to be very familiar with my Shadow Techniques. They not only know how to dodge the frontal attacks of the Shadow Binding Bullets, but they're also avoiding potential attacks from behind..."

"It seems the enemy has indeed managed to share intelligence... but I wonder who this middleman is!"

Taking advantage of two sudden turns, the distance between the Third Raikage and Nara Rinka was narrowed considerably.

He looked toward Nara Rinkaku, and a black arc of electricity suddenly erupted from the "Thunder" tattoo on his right shoulder.

"Lightning Release: Black Spotted Blade!"

In the blink of an eye, the black arc of electricity expanded and deformed in mid-air, transforming into a ferocious black thunder leopard. The jet-black arc of electricity coiled and intertwined around its body, making it look majestic and awe-inspiring.

"Aww—"

The black thunder leopard bared its fangs and let out a deafening roar. Its body raced through the air at lightning speed, rushing towards Nara Rinka in the blink of an eye, as if it wanted to devour him whole.

The special lightning style developed by the Third Raikage – Black Lightning!

This black lightning not only possesses the same attack power and lethality as ordinary lightning, but it can also restrict the enemy's mobility.

However, facing this black thunder leopard that chases the wind and lightning, Nara Rinka calmly raised the [Flame Fan] in his right hand.

The black thunder leopard charged at the [Flame Fan], but it seemed to sink into the sea, crashing directly into the strangely shaped fan without inflicting any damage.

"It's a ninja tool capable of absorbing lightning release attacks!"

The Third Raikage looked at the Flame Fan in Nara Rinka's hand, a faint sense of surprise flashing through his mind.

"But no matter what kind of ninja tool you are, it's useless against my strongest spear!"

While Nara Rinka was blocking the absorption of the ninjutsu attack effect of "Lightning Release: Black Spot".

The Third Raikage raised his right hand, his four fingers joined together, and a dazzling lightning bolt enveloped his fingers. His entire right hand thrust forward like a sharp knife.

"Hellish Thrust - Four-in-One Slash!"

The Third Raikage's attack descended upon Nara Rinka in an instant.

Almost immediately after the Flame Fan absorbed all of the Lightning Release: Black Spotted Chakra attack.

The Third Raikage's "Four-Handed Piercing Technique" ruthlessly pierced the S-rank ninja tool passed down through the Uchiha clan.

clang!

The collision between the Flame Fan and the Four-Handed Sword produced another crisp sound.

Nara Rinka grasped the handle of the Flame Fan with his right hand and pressed down on the fan surface with his left. The chakra in the Boil Release Mask was guided out and continuously circulated within his body, amplifying his own power.

Boil Release: Super Strength, Unrivaled!

Nara Rinkazu gritted his teeth and forcefully withstood the Third Raikage's "Hell Thrust: Four-Handed Strike," defending against the opponent's thrusting attack from the front.

The shock that the Third Raikage felt was beyond the comprehension of others.

This was the first time he had encountered an enemy capable of blocking his "Hell Thrust".

Even the Eight-Tails, when attacked by "Hell Thrust," will have all its tails severed as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

but.

"Hell Thrust" is not just about four fingers.

The "Hell Thrust" is most powerful when its attack is reduced to the size of a finger!

however……

Nara Rinkazuki, however, would not give the Third Raikage a chance to change his techniques.

He channeled and released all of the "Lightning Release: Black Spot" absorbed into the "Flame Fan" and the remaining Wind Release chakra in the "Wind Release Mask" towards the Third Raikage who was right in front of him.

Resist all things, and turn all things into a fierce headwind!

[Uchiha Rebound]!

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Second update.

There doesn't seem to be much progress in terms of time...

There will be a third update tonight.

After 11 o'clock.

(End of this chapter)