Such terrifying killing intent!
Move!
Move!
Kakashi gritted his teeth, a trickle of blood seeping from his lips. Finally—
Whoosh!
In an instant, his chakra erupted, faint currents of electricity crackling around him.
Lightning Release chakra stimulating his body!
Even though it wasn't perfect, facing Tsunade, Kakashi didn't dare to hold back.
His speed reached the peak of what he could achieve.
However.
In the next second—
Boom!
The faster he came, the faster he was sent flying.
In the blink of an eye, Kakashi was slammed into a tree, unable to move.
Tsunade put her hands on her hips. "Shizune, check how badly he's hurt."
"Yes!"
Shizune used the Body Flicker Technique to rush over.
Kakashi stood up, coughing lightly, then waved his hand to indicate he was fine.
He stood there, deep in thought.
"Don't understand?"
Tsunade's lips curled into a smirk.
Bullying kids might not be a great accomplishment, but it was certainly satisfying, especially when dealing with "geniuses."
She smiled. "Kid, your speed is impressive. Using Lightning Release chakra to stimulate your body's activity can push your speed to terrifying levels, but you can't control it."
Then, her expression turned serious.
"Uncontrolled speed is a double-edged sword. Either your enemy dies, or—like just now—I only needed one finger to defeat you."
Tsunade flicked her finger.
She really had only used one finger—
On Kakashi's forehead, there was a large, swollen bump.
And she had held back.
If she had used full force, Kakashi's head might have been shattered.
Not everyone was as durable as Orochimaru.
Kakashi had already suspected that his previous approach was flawed, and now his suspicions were confirmed.
Speed didn't work, explosive tags...
With Tsunade's level of reaction and strength, Kakashi didn't think explosive tags could pose a threat to her.
He decided to try his swordsmanship.
He drew his blade, his gaze sharpening once more.
Then—
Kakashi charged forward again.
One hand held the blade, the other gripped an explosive tag.
This time, he controlled his speed.
Tsunade's lips curled into a smile.
As the blade came at her, she sidestepped and caught the sword between her fingers.
Then, she flicked it.
Kakashi held onto the blade tightly, preventing it from flying out of his hand, but his palm was already bleeding from the impact.
Lightning Release chakra surged through the blade.
The sword became sharper, faint sparks of lightning flickering—
He tried to use the properties of Lightning Release chakra to numb Tsunade's fingers, but the moment his chakra gathered, Tsunade flicked it away.
However.
Kakashi had achieved his goal.
He slapped the ground with his left hand, using the force to propel himself backward.
In the next instant, dust flew everywhere.
Boom!
The explosive tag detonated in mid-air.
Tsunade stood up, blowing dust off her fingers.
"Anything else?"
"Nothing."
Kakashi was stunned, then shook his head helplessly.
Even that didn't work...
He was out of ideas.
"Next."
Kakashi had lost twice and didn't attempt again.
Kurenai was shocked.
Was this the gap between the Sannin and them?
Even confined to a small area and using only one finger, Tsunade could still dominate them.
In fact.
Just her killing intent alone could create an effect as terrifying as genjutsu.
No!
To be precise...
It was even stronger than genjutsu.
Genjutsu could be broken, but killing intent—if you couldn't withstand it with willpower and determination—could cost you your life on the battlefield.
She was about to step forward.
But Kyohiko moved first.
"I'll go."
"The Hatake kid gave up quickly. I hope you last longer. At least be as tough as your mouth!"
Tsunade teased.
Kyohiko simply said, "I'll do my best!"
"Good, come on!"
Tsunade beckoned with her finger.
She really only used one finger!
But.
Her killing intent was like a mountain, pressing down on him.
Kyohiko felt as if he were stuck in quicksand.
This feeling...
The killing intent of those rogue ninja and samurai who had attacked them was nothing compared to Tsunade's.
If Tsunade was this terrifying, what about Orochimaru?
No wonder even Kakashi, a jonin, had been paralyzed by Orochimaru's gaze.
None of the Sannin or Kage-level ninja were simple.
Kyohiko gritted his teeth.
Even though the gap in their strength was enormous, he couldn't let fear take hold.
He had to endure!
He repeated "get stronger" and "survive" in his mind, his resolve firm.
I have a system!
I still need to get stronger and keep living. How can I let fear break me?
Kyohiko charged forward in an instant.
Kakashi's eyes widened.
This...
Was he doing the same thing?
Tsunade narrowed her eyes, then her finger shot toward her back.
Boom!
A surge of chakra erupted like a sword, splitting the ground, while the figure in front of her turned into a log.
"Combining clone and substitution techniques..."
Kakashi understood.
Kyohiko knew very few techniques—only the three basic ninjutsu and the Body Flicker Technique—so he often combined them in battle.
This was a feint.
But.
At such high speeds, it was hard to tell real from fake in an instant.
If Kyohiko's opponent were a chunin, it would have worked.
Unfortunately.
His opponent was Tsunade.
Tsunade smiled. "Not bad. In terms of controlling speed, you're better than Kakashi."
Kakashi couldn't argue.
At this moment, Kyohiko was leaning against a tree, panting heavily. He looked battered, but he hadn't been hit.
In truth.
The terrifying killing intent combined with Tsunade's finger infused with Super Strength...
Kyohiko had almost thought he was going to die!
But at the last moment, Tsunade's chakra ran out, only leaving his shoulder sore. Clearly, this was the result of Tsunade's precise control.
It was insane!
Her chakra control was probably unmatched in the entire ninja world, except for maybe Uchiha Madara hiding underground.
No wonder she could cure illnesses that others couldn't...
"Still coming?"
"Yes!"
Kyohiko charged again.
However.
He didn't rush to attack. Instead, he kept moving forward and backward, darting in and out of Tsunade's attack range.
At first, Tsunade was cautious.
But.
After a few times, she couldn't help but laugh. "You don't think you can exhaust my chakra like this, do you?"
"Of course..."
"Not!"
The voice came from behind.
Huh?
Tsunade suddenly sidestepped—
A kunai shot past her.
Using sound and speed to confuse her...
This kid wasn't as strong as Kakashi, but he had way more tricks up his sleeve.
Weren't they both seven years old?
Tsunade's thoughts flashed, but in the next instant, her eyes widened—
She sensed Kyohiko rapidly gathering and condensing chakra in his arm.
What was this?
No!
It couldn't be!
Tsunade was momentarily stunned.
In the next moment, rocks and dirt flew as the ground shattered.
The entire circle was destroyed.
Kakashi, Kurenai, and Shizune were dumbfounded—
The one who caused this destruction...
Was Kyohiko!
How?
Wasn't this Tsunade's technique?
How did Kyohiko learn it?
But.
What shocked them even more was—
In the next instant, a massive explosion engulfed both Tsunade and Kyohiko.
"Lady Tsunade! Kyohiko!"
Shizune was horrified, her concern evident.
"Kyohiko!"
Kurenai was even more frantic.
Tsunade would definitely survive, but Kyohiko might not.
However.
In the next moment, she sensed that both Tsunade and Kyohiko had escaped.
Looking closely.
Tsunade was holding Kyohiko, her expression serious, though from a distance, it was clear her body was trembling.
Blood was pouring from Kyohiko's arm.
He was injured!
"I'll heal him!"
Shizune rushed forward.