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

Chapter 375 Sarutobi Vomits Blood!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was deeply embedded in the wall, feeling his blood and qi surging within him, and a faint taste of blood rising in his throat.

How long has it been since he became the Third Hokage that he has not suffered a blow of this magnitude?

Even though we made an estimate of Nara's general strength level.

However, that superhuman straight punch that transcended time and space left an extremely deep impression on Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.

Especially the elusive Flying Thunder God Technique!

As a support-type space-time technique, the Flying Thunder God Technique is inherently extremely difficult to learn.

Using it smoothly in combat is even more difficult.

However, once the Flying Thunder God Technique is perfectly mastered, its boost to overall strength is also extremely considerable.

The most striking example is the yellow flash!

"Nara Ranka basically didn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique in battle before, which is something I overlooked..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed a few times, broke free from the hole in the wall, and kicked up a cloud of dust and debris.

How can I counter the Flying Thunder God Technique... and avoid getting close to its mark?

While rapidly considering specific battle strategies, Hiruzen Sarutobi, gripping his Vajra Iron Rod, broke free from the pit.

But just as the Third Hokage broke through the thin layer of dust and mist that suddenly spread out...

【Flying Thunder God - Shadow Blade】!

During the previous punch, the Flying Thunder God mark that Nara Rinka had unknowingly left on the iron rod was suddenly activated.

Nara Rinka's figure broke free from the constraints of time and space, and once again flashed in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The [Boiling Release] chakra, which had been accumulating for a long time, surged and roared within Nara Rinka's body, transforming into an unstoppable and immense force. At the same time, it was combined with Tsunade's [Monster Strength] burst technique, making its power even greater.

Nara Ranka's right leg lashed out like a steel whip at the Third Hokage, who had just broken free of his restraints. The air itself seemed unable to withstand the force of the blow, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

[Boiling Release: Unparalleled Strength]!

The moment Nara Rinka's figure flashed into view, Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted sharply, realizing that the other party had somehow left the mark of the Flying Thunder God Technique on him or his weapon.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could dodge in time, Nara Rinka's right leg lashed out fiercely. He could only instinctively raise his Vajra Iron Rod, hoping that his old comrade-in-arms could save him.

However, a pair of bloodshot eyes appeared on the surface of the Vajra Iron Rod, and the pain and fear in the pupils could not be concealed at all.

The ape demon, which had transformed into a Vajra Iron Cudgel, had already suffered considerable damage from that iron fist strike.

This time, the bombardment from Nara Rangsuke brought Enma an even greater sense of crisis than before.

The ape demon knew then that it was truly in for a severe beating this time...

No sooner said than done.

Nara Rinka's right leg slammed heavily onto the surface of the Vajra Iron Rod that the Enma had transformed into. A layer of black [Kai-nin] chakra, almost perfectly blending with the surrounding dim environment, flashed across the surface of his right leg, unnoticed by anyone.

Click—Bang!

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt an astonishing force coming from his arms that were holding the iron rod. Even though he was using the superhuman strength techniques taught by the previous Hokage to amplify his own power, he still couldn't resist the opponent's terrifying strength.

The Vajra Iron Rod that had accompanied Hiruzen Sarutobi in battle for many years twisted into a bend that made one's eyelids twitch wildly during this attack, as if it had been broken in two by a single blow.

Unable to endure the torment any longer, the ape demon subconsciously dispelled its summoning spell and, carrying its heavily wounded body, fled the battlefield, leaving behind only a plume of rising smoke.

Unarmed, Hiruzen Sarutobi, with several times the speed of his charge, once again flew backward toward the Root base wall behind him, crashing into it like a meteor.

Rumbling--

With a deafening roar, Hiruzen Sarutobi smashed into the wall, creating a crater several meters in diameter, with large chunks of rock falling downwards.

"Cough—Pfft!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been slammed into the wall once again, could no longer suppress the violent shock surging through his body. He spat out a mouthful of blood, making his already disheveled appearance even more pitiful.

Fortunately, due to the thick dust surrounding him, Hiruzen Sarutobi's current posture has not yet been captured by others.

However, the people present were mostly top-tier ninjas with considerable sensory abilities.

Everyone basically sensed the sudden drop in the Third Hokage's aura.

Even the fluctuations in chakra weakened slightly.

Minato Namikaze's eyelids twitched slightly a few times.

To be honest, he hadn't planned to get involved in the conflict between Nara Rinka and the Third Hokage, but he hadn't expected the Third Hokage to fall into such a predicament.

The speed at which they fell into defeat—or at least the disadvantage—was far too fast!

The Flying Thunder God Technique must have played a part in this.

But the Flying Thunder God Technique combined with Super Strength...

"If I possessed such astonishing physical strength, why would I need to focus on upgrading and developing the Rasengan?"

For some reason, a thought popped into Minato Namikaze's mind.

Stabbing with a kunai is definitely not as powerful as hitting someone in the face with a Rasengan.

But how can hitting someone in the face with a Rasengan be as satisfying as beating them with fists and feet?

A strange light also flashed in Tsunade's eyes.

She also harbored considerable resentment towards the old man.

Seeing the old man being brutally beaten by Nara, I felt as if I had drunk a bottle of ice-cold soda on a sweltering summer day, and even the strands of my hair felt that refreshing sensation!

Well done! Brilliant!

The old man was beaten until he coughed and screamed!

If Minato Namikaze was amazing...

Tsunade is satisfied.

So, Shimura Danzo, who was still under the control of the "Descendant of the Tree World," could only be terrified.

He hadn't expected that Hiruzen would actually... seem... appear... not be a match for Nara Ranke?

That's Hiruzen!

If even Hiruzen can't do it, then wouldn't he be...?

Danzo Shimura grew angrier and more frightened as he thought about it, but his mouth was blocked by a piece of wood, so he could only silently cheer Hiruzen on in his heart.

Good luck, Hiruzen...

Nara Rinka stood calmly in place, waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi to appear again.

The fact that the panel hasn't displayed the mission completion message yet means that the Third Hokage still has the strength to fight and is unwilling to admit defeat.

What's there to say?

It's nothing more than putting more effort into beating them a few more times!

Nara Lan Gui's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi intended to resolve the problem through violence.

He should have been prepared to be dealt with violently!

(End of this chapter)