Chapter 116

"......."

Relying on the Third Raikage's peak Kage-level strength.

He could naturally perceive that the aura emanating from Senju Tsunade was above that of Jiraiya, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Namikaze Minato.

Perhaps.

Only when Jiraiya entered Sage Mode.

Could he be mentioned in the same breath as her.

But.

Senju Tsunade also had her own trump card.

The S-rank medical sealing technique she invented—the Yin Seal.

It could make a diamond-shaped mark appear on her forehead, storing all the chakra not used in daily life.

By micro-adjusting chakra.

She could achieve instant healing, enhanced attacks, and increased speed.

Those proficient in its use could even rely on the low output and micro-adjustment of chakra within the Strength of a Hundred Seal to maintain youthful looks, improve physical functions, and keep the body in its prime state.

Senju Tsunade hadn't participated in battle for a long time, and the amount of chakra accumulated over these years was no less than that of a Tailed Beast.

Moreover.

Now there was an extra large-scale power bank—the Nine-Tails.

It would be a disservice to her high-output chakra capacity not to siphon some every day.

In other words.

If Senju Tsunade were to release the Yin Seal now and activate the Strength of a Hundred Technique.

That massive amount of chakra could instantly push her to the early super-Kage level; the amplification effect was terrifying, making her the strongest existence among the Leaf Sannin in one leap!

"Come on!"

"Hmph!"

The two figures collided directly.

In terms of strength, Senju Tsunade held the upper hand with her monstrous strength.

In terms of speed, the Third Raikage, who had activated the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, also held a steady advantage.

If they really fought.

Without activating the Strength of a Hundred Technique.

The current Senju Tsunade was really no match for the Third Raikage.

However.

The Third Raikage knew.

He was here to farm prestige for Brother Xingye, so he couldn't really make things difficult for his wife.

So he held back a bit, appearing to be evenly matched and locked in a stalemate with her, but only Senju Tsunade, as the person involved, could feel that the opponent's power... was strangely weak?

"You—"

"Hmm."

Senju Tsunade frowned, just about to ask something.

The Third Raikage hummed, as if he had known the question beforehand.

Indicating that this was the peak moment of their acting.

Don't talk nonsense.

Lest others see through the clues and discover they were throwing the match.

Senju Tsunade was also a smart person and quickly understood what he meant. She had originally thought that since the Third Raikage often corresponded with Senju Xingye, their relationship was just pretty good, but she hadn't expected it to be this solid.

In a state of war.

He directly set aside the Raikage's face.

And personally stepped in to farm merit and prestige for her, which was equivalent to forcing the credit directly into her hands without her having to put in much effort.

Saving the Leaf army from fire and water, defeating the Third Raikage—a true hero!

These titles.

Would all fall into Senju Tsunade's hands.

By then, when it came time to select the Fourth Hokage, who could stop her?

Namikaze Minato couldn't, Orochimaru couldn't, and Jiraiya even less so!

"Heavenly Foot of Pain!"

"Lightning Oppression Horizontal Chop!"

Senju Tsunade and the Third Raikage reached an agreement.

Both sides started acting.

On the surface.

The two were trading chakra, punching and kicking, shaking the earth.

But in reality, they were deliberately not hitting each other, only attacking the air nearby; it was just that because their punches and kicks were so powerful, they had a strong visual impact.

Moreover.

In a duel between masters.

How could it be so easy to get hit?

Is it strange to be dodged?

If you think you can do it, then you go up and challenge the Third Raikage one-on-one!

"Holy shit!"

"Hasn't Tsunade been resting for almost a year and a half?!"

"How come her strength hasn't regressed but increased, becoming so fierce that she can trade blows with the Third Raikage?!"

"Could it be that giving birth can significantly increase one's strength?!"

"........"

Jiraiya, in Sage Mode.

Watching Senju Tsunade show off her power, his eyes almost popped out.

Originally.

In terms of raw strength.

Jiraiya, who had trained at Mount Myōboku and mastered an incomplete Sage Mode.

Would definitely have been ahead of Senju Tsunade, after all, Tsunade hadn't learned the Sage Mode of Shikkotsu Forest.

But.

After Senju Xingye's day-and-night cultivation.

Senju Tsunade received some kind of feedback, breaking through to late-Kage level even without much training, and the stored chakra was so abundant that 'Kage-level chakra' could only be used as a unit of measurement.

This allowed her to complete an overtaking on a curve, directly surpassing Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

"Watch out!"

"There's still the Four-Tails!"

"Go, Lady Tsunade!"

"Damn it! These Cloud ninjas are too despicable, actually having the Raikage personally attack, combined with the Four-Tails to besiege Lady Tsunade!"

"We can't even intervene in a battle of this level."

"......."

On the other side.

The Four-Tails Jinchūriki, Roshi, who had been briefed beforehand and was ready to show off his acting skills.

Seeing the battlefield here, he couldn't sit still either.

Good heavens.

You old fart.

You started acting without saying a word, and didn't even call me along. I can't let myself be defeated by some Chūnin or Jōnin; that would be acting too fake, even a fool could see there's a problem.

I have to go up and feed them a kill; losing to the late-Kage level Senju Tsunade counts as a legitimate reason.

"Roar, roar, roar!"

The fully transformed Four-Tails roared. ===== CHAPTER 119 =====