Chapter 978: ...peerless elegance

Although the contest of aura was still very intense, there was still a certain gap compared to a real battle.

Therefore, deciding a winner in this regard had no impact on the overall situation. Even if someone could win and suppress the other, it did not mean that they would necessarily win in a real battle.

After all, for powerhouses at this level, once they fought for their lives, there were simply too many uncertain factors.

Of course, except for victories obtained by crushing the opponent.

It was just that judging from the current situation, both Hanzo of the Salamander and the Third Raikage had been stirred up with a competitive spirit.

At the same time, after a brief contact of momentum, both understood almost simultaneously that wanting to defeat the other and gain the upper hand in a contest of energy was by no means an easy task.

But the Third Kazekage's intrusion gave both sides an opportunity to "win," which was—whoever could be the first to crush the Third Kazekage's aura would surely prove that they were a notch stronger than the other?

Consequently, Hanzo of the Salamander was the first to increase his stake, and the Third Raikage followed closely behind.

Right now, Mifune knew very well that the Third Kazekage had become a bargaining chip for the competition between the two top powerhouses of the Ninja World.

But the Third Kazekage, who was in the middle of the situation, knew nothing about this. He probably just thought that he was being targeted by the Raikage and Hanzo, which was why he had been resisting with all his might.

The more this was the case, the more uneasy Mifune felt in his heart.

And right now, the object of his worry and unease had actually shifted from the Raikage and Hanzo to the Third Kazekage.

Mifune understood deeply that these people were all existences at the pinnacle of the Ninja World today, and their inner pride was certainly extraordinary.

If the Third Kazekage were really suppressed by these two in terms of momentum, would he become angry from shame and attack them, thereby triggering a chaotic battle?

No matter how Mifune thought about it, he felt that this possibility was very high.

"Forget it!"

Therefore, the more Mifune thought about it, the more worried he became. He could only grit his teeth and make up his mind. If he saw the Third Kazekage failing, he must spare no cost to stop the three from continuing their competition.

With the support of Ye Cang and Rasa, although the Third Kazekage had temporarily stabilized his position, it was a pity that although these two would both achieve great things in the future, their strength had not yet grown, and they appeared somewhat too immature.

Therefore, the Iron Sand domain that the Third Kazekage was struggling to support began to be in jeopardy again. Looking at the other side, the black Lightning Swamp and the sword-energy sea of poison were still magnificent, and it seemed that some terrifying changes were brewing within them.

Sweat had already soaked the Kazekage robe on the Third Kazekage's body. Even though he had ten thousand unwillingness in his heart, reality was reality. ===== CHAPTER 980 =====