Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode.

Chapter 81 First Battle with Tsunade (Part 1)

"I never expected to run into her here."

Kirito sighed inwardly as he looked at the beautiful blonde female ninja, who remained alert.

Tsunade, Mito-sensei's beloved granddaughter, Nawaki's older sister, a beautiful young woman who is currently only in her early twenties.

In Kirito's eyes, Tsunade's identity is primarily one of the two mentioned above.

Therefore, he had no desire to be enemies with Tsunade. After all, if they really fought, it would be too embarrassing if his disguise was accidentally exposed.

A powerful ninja has very sharp intuition. If he accidentally uses some of his usual methods when fighting Tsunade, and she remembers them, she might actually notice something about it later.

In the ninja world, information about powerful ninjas is highly valued. If even a little bit of information is revealed, it is very likely to be thoroughly studied and used to find clues.

Therefore, Kirito never used his most proficient sealing techniques and spirit transformation techniques, but instead used some very common water-style ninjutsu.

Water Barrier, Water Clone Technique, and Water Dragon Bullet are all techniques that any Jonin of Amegakure with some skill can use; there's nothing particularly remarkable about them.

In Amegakure, the most numerous are water-style ninjas like him.

There's no way around it; in the Land of Rain, a country where it rains all year round, the strength of a Water Release ninja would have to increase by at least 20% or 30% out of thin air.

However, it is very rare to find a Rain Ninja who can release ninjutsu without hand seals like him.

Of course, the identity Kirito is currently playing is one he has carefully chosen and can withstand scrutiny.

The Rain Ninja he portrayed was indeed a Jonin of the Rain Village, but because he consistently opposed Hanzo's plan to make the Land of Rain the sixth great nation, he was disliked by Hanzo. Later, he fled during a major battle with Konoha and became a rogue ninja, eventually becoming a bandit in the Land of Fire.

Later, he came to the Land of Waves to make a living, and took on a bounty mission on the black market to kill Gojo Shin, who was another disguise of the White Zetsu clone. He eventually died at Kirito's hands, and everything he had became a tool for Kirito to infiltrate the Land of Rain.

Hattori Masanari, also known as the Runaway Masanari by the people of Amegakure, is the identity of the Amegakure ninja that the White Zetsu clone is currently playing—a Jonin of Amegakure who is proficient in Water Release.

"Lady Tsunade."

"It's Lady Tsunade! We're saved!"

"Damn Rain Ninja, your end is near. If you know what's good for you, release our comrades now."

Tsunade's appearance instantly gave the three Konoha Chunin the courage to win, and they challenged Kirito again.

"Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin, was given a name by Hanzo."

Kirito said coldly, showing no fear of Tsunade whatsoever.

Tsunade quickly entered the battlefield. Before coming, she had already learned about the situation from the Hyuga clan ninjas. Her first action was not to fight Kirito, but to create a shadow clone to treat the seriously injured Chunin with the pineapple head.

Only then did she take a closer look at Kirito.

She quickly recognized Kirito's current identity as a Rain Ninja and said sarcastically, "I remember you're Hattori Masanari, right? You used to run away from the battlefield. Why are you back? Aren't you afraid Hanzo will hunt you down, you traitor?"

"I never approved of this war in the first place. Now that the war is over, I naturally want to come back and contribute my share. As for whether that arrogant fool Hanzo will send people to hunt me down, that doesn't matter. I was prepared for that."

Kirito's reply was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Is that so? Then why are you ruining this hard-won peace? Harming my Konoha ninjas, is this the contribution you want to make to the Land of Rain?"

Tsunade questioned loudly, her face showing anger.

"Hahaha~, I didn't expect that you, as the granddaughter of the God of Shinobi, the disciple of the Third Hokage, and one of the famous Legendary Sannin, would know nothing at all. It's hilarious. It seems you're not much of a big deal among the Konoha ninjas."

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Kirito immediately burst into laughter.

After saying that, he released his water clone, allowing the swordsman Chunin who was about to drown to come out of the water prison jutsu.

"What do you mean?"

Tsunade said, frowning.

Then, as if realizing something, she glanced at the few Konoha Chunin nearby.

The four Konoha Chunin who were still conscious immediately lowered their heads or turned away guiltily, not daring to meet Tsunade's gaze.

In fact, contrary to Kirito's words, Tsunade has a very high reputation among the Konoha ninjas. This is not only because of her own illustrious status, but also because as a medical ninja, she personally trained a large number of outstanding medical ninjas and saved countless Konoha ninjas on the battlefield.

Therefore, among the three legendary Sannin, Tsunade's prestige is undoubtedly the highest among the Konoha ninjas.

Many Konoha ninjas hoped that Tsunade would succeed the Third Hokage and become the Fourth Hokage.

The Chunin, who was skilled in swordsmanship, had once received a favor from Tsunade. Looking at Tsunade's cold eyes, he felt a chill run down his spine and finally had no choice but to say, "Lady Tsunade, we..."

But before he could finish speaking, Tsunade rudely interrupted him: "That's enough. We'll deal with you when we get back."

As a top-tier medical ninja, Tsunade is naturally meticulous and intelligent, far surpassing her foolish younger brother, Nawaki. Based on the slightest clues, she guessed the cause and effect of the current situation, and the guilty behavior of the Chunin swordsmanship expert undoubtedly confirmed her guess.

What a bunch of troublesome idiots.

a shame.

"It seems you understand what's going on. I have no intention of being an enemy of Konoha. Farewell."

Kirito saw Tsunade's actions, sneered, and then began to slowly back away.

"Wait a minute, are you mistaken? Hattori Masanari, who said I was going to let you go? As a rogue ninja from Amegakure, isn't it normal for us Konoha ninjas to deal with you? I've heard you're a master of Water Release ninjutsu. Let me learn from you today."

"Tsunade said coldly."

As soon as she finished speaking, a large crater appeared beneath her feet, and she rushed towards Kirito at a speed even faster than the Body Flicker Technique.

Although she disliked distorting the truth, she could not turn a blind eye to the scandal of Konoha ninjas disrupting peace. This matter had to be covered up and corrected, otherwise Konoha's international reputation would suffer serious damage.

Fortunately, Hattori Masanari is a rogue ninja, and he has no voice in the international arena. His words are generally ignored by other countries.

The five Konoha ninjas will be severely punished by Konoha after they return, but Hattori Masanari cannot be let go easily.

The other party just said that she returned to the Land of Rain to contribute to the Land of Rain. Regardless of whether this is true or not, the opportunity is rare now. Her action to deal with this rogue Amegakure ninja is a good thing for Konoha and even for the peace between the two villages.

"You really are a persistent woman. Well then, let me experience the power of the Konoha princess."

Kirito sighed as he watched Tsunade rushing towards him at high speed.

Although he didn't want to be enemies with Tsunade, he was actually very much looking forward to fighting a strong person like Tsunade.

The next moment, he clapped his hands and instantly disappeared from the spot.

Tsunade's fist struck the air.

A dozen meters away, Kirito emerged from the water and then disappeared again. After repeating this three times, he reappeared a hundred meters away from Tsunade.

Water Release: Water Instantaneous Body Technique!

At the same time, he quickly formed seals with his hands.

Five hand seals in one second, ninjutsu complete.

A huge water dragon appeared rapidly from behind him, rushing menacingly towards Tsunade.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

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