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A’s eyes were filled with fighting spirit as he stared at Shin. Lightning crackled around his body, forming a sort of armor.
This was the Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Only two people in Kumogakure could use it: the Third Raikage and A.
This technique was basically a requirement for becoming the Raikage. As the Third Raikage’s son—A had been training in it since childhood.
Shin noticed A’s battle-ready stance.
A was much younger than his future self, but Shin still recognized him.
“A, stand down.” The Third Raikage’s expression changed.
“I order you to retreat with the other Shinobi.” The Third Raikage’s gaze was resolute, his decision made—he would sacrifice himself to hold off Uzumaki Shin.
“Father, please let me fight,” A pleaded with his father.
“As the Third Raikage, I command you to withdraw with the others. NOW!!”
The Third Raikage’s tone brooked no argument. He knew what his son was thinking.
And he also knew A was no match for Uzumaki Shin.
Even he was no match for Shin. A—with his far inferior strength, would be annihilated in seconds.
“This is an order. Do you intend to disobey and become a missing-nin?” The Third Raikage glared at A.
“Hey, can you guys tone down the melodrama?” Shin interjected, rolling his eyes at the dramatic exchange.
“Uzumaki Shin, I thought you left Konoha. Why are you here? Was your departure a lie?”
The Third Raikage looked at Shin cautiously. He didn’t think Shin’s presence here was a good omen.
“Leaving Konoha doesn’t mean I can’t attack you,” Shin said calmly.
“Your target seems to be me. If so, please, leave the others out of this.” The Third Raikage said, looking at the surrounding Kumo Shinobi.
“Of course. I’m not some kind of monster—I only kill those who deserve it. As for the rest… well, if they want to die, who am I to stop them?” Shin said with a smile.
“Enough talk! Let’s fight!” Kushina said, then attacked the Third Raikage with a Rasengan.
The Third Raikage swiftly activated his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, forming a Lightning Armor that deflected the Rasengan effortlessly.
He could even withstand the Rasenshuriken, let alone the Rasengan.
“A, you and B take the others and retreat! No matter what happens, even if I die, don’t try to avenge me!” The Third Raikage yelled to A.
“And if I die, you will be the next Raikage. I expect you to lead Kumogakure wisely, understand? And Dodai—you are to assist him.”
Dodai looked at the Third Raikage and nodded, then pulled A back with a heavy heart.
“Let’s go, A. Don’t disappoint the Raikage-sama.”
“I understand.” A clenched his fists. He knew this wasn’t a simple matter.
His father was ordering them to retreat even though they had the numerical advantage. There were four thousand Kumo Shinobi here. This meant Shin was incredibly powerful.
He had wanted to fight Shin, but now he realized that was a foolish thought.
“Dodai, is Uzumaki Shin really that strong?” A asked Dodai. Killer B also looked at Dodai.
“Strong? He’s incredibly strong, strong enough that seeing him again makes me tremble in fear,” Dodai said, looking at A with a complicated expression.
He would never forget that colossal Susanoo during the Second Shinobi World War, capable of cleaving mountains with a single stroke. They were like ants compared to that power.
Tutai exhaled. “‘So hurry up and leave, Don’t let the Third Raikage-sama’s sacrifice be in vain.”
“Damn it! My father will be fine! He has to be!”
A looked at his father, then gritted his teeth and led the Kumo Shinobi away.
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“I thought we’d have to fight the other Kumo Shinobi too, but it seems they’re all gone now. Only the Third Raikage remains.” Mikoto said, looking at the retreating Kumo Shinobi.
“They were scared away by me,” Shin said with a chuckle.
He wasn’t joking. The Kumo Shinobi had indeed been scared away by him.
“Kushina, can you handle the Third Raikage alone?”
Mikoto looked at Kushina, who was fighting the Third Raikage. The Third Raikage’s defense was so strong that Kushina’s attacks weren’t effective.
Although the Third Raikage knew he probably wouldn’t survive, he wasn’t going to just stand there and die.
If there was a chance to live, he would take it.
“Don’t underestimate Kushina. She should be able to defeat the Third Raikage alone.”
Shin said, though he suspected Kushina would have to use Sage Mode to win. The Third Raikage was one of the strongest Kage, his power bordering on Super Kage level.
“She’s struggling. I’ll help her. After all, she did ask for my help.” Mikoto said.
She activated her Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
“Kushina might not like it, but it’ll be faster if you two work together.” Shin said.
It wouldn’t be easy for Kushina to defeat the Third Raikage alone. But with Mikoto’s help, it would be a piece of cake.
“Susano’o.“
A massive pink Complete Body Susanoo, over a hundred meters tall, appeared. Its color might make it seem less intimidating, but no one dared to underestimate it.
The Susanoo’s destructive power was undeniable. It could easily cut a mountain in half.
“Kushina!” Mikoto called out.
Kushina understood and used a Jutsu to force the Third Raikage back, then retreated.
Mikoto then controlled the Susanoo and slashed at the Third Raikage. The ground split open before the sword even reached it.
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