Chapter 254: Fierce Battle in Konoha (Part 2)

"Lightning Release: Raikiri!!"

Despite the words, Kakashi seized the opportunity and advanced, rapidly forming hand seals. In the palm of his hands, a vast amount of chakra condensed, unleashing the Lightning Release Ninjutsu Raikiri, an S-rank secret technique, previously named by Kakashi for its ability to cut through lightning in the sky.

Bang!

With a foot stomping the ground beneath, Kakashi, propelled by the sudden burst of Raikiri, surged forward with unmatched speed. In the blink of an eye, he stood before Yu, with the raging currents gathering in his hands, rushing towards Yu.

"Raikiri..."

Sensing the Raikiri swiftly approaching from behind with Observation Haki, Yu didn't even turn to face Kakashi, only expressing a deep disappointment, "Kakashi, you who became a Jonin at the age of twelve, why is your strength still like this? It's truly disappointing!"

What?!

Along with Yu's somber words, Kakashi, who had just thrust Raikiri, widened his eyes in shock. He felt a numbness in his hand as Yu's Armament Haki-coated palm grabbed hold of his wrist, blackening it instantly!

"Gah!!"

Immediately following, a sharp pain erupted in his stomach. Kakashi was seen being kicked in the stomach by Yu in the blink of an eye. A trace of blood spurted from his mouth as he was thrown out like an arrow, crashing harshly into countless Konoha ninjas around him.

How is this possible...

The gap between us... has reached such a level?!

After being instantly kicked away by Yu, Kakashi, lying on the ground, wore an expression of disbelief.

Having been born under the halo of Konoha's genius since childhood, he had once set many unprecedented records. So he couldn't even dream that one day he would be without qualification to spar with others.

Even if you want to make it fair and square...

I'm afraid the huge gap in strength won't give you that chance...

Seemingly able to sense Kakashi's current mood, after kicking him away in an instant, Yu's mouth flashed a subtle mockery and disdain.

"Five Release Great Combo Bullets Jutsu!!"

However, the next moment, the surrounding area resonated with five simultaneously ancient and deep voices, causing Yu's gaze to sharpen.

Five Third Hokages, unnoticed by Yu, who had just been engulfed by his Combination Jutsu: Lightning Water Dragon Explosion, had already split into five Shadow Clones, surrounding him in the middle.

"This is... finally appearing..."

"Using ninjutsu of five different attributes simultaneously... This is your true strength, Sarutobi-sensei..."

Facing the powerful ninjutsu of five different attributes simultaneously activated by the five Third Hokages surrounding him, Yu's originally calm expression finally showed a hint of seriousness. He manipulated the Door Door Fruit's spatial gate, gradually opening a door.

Boom!

In the instant Yu realized what was happening, streams of water, fireballs, lightning, earth dragons, and wind blades, five different attribute ninjutsu, had already directly blasted in front of him.

The five different attribute ninjutsu, while conflicting, also had a synergistic effect, erupting with unparalleled and overwhelming power, completely engulfing Yu, who was standing in place, in an instant, turning the entire ground into ashes under the bombardment of the Third Hokages.

"I'm sorry, Yu."

"As the Hokage of Konoha, I can't let you continue like this unchecked. At the very least, I have to bring you back."

Looking at Yu, completely engulfed by the five different attribute ninjutsu simultaneously cast by himself, a barely perceptible reluctance flickered in the aged and emaciated gaze of the Third.

"Are you worried about my life and death, Sarutobi-sensei..."

"If that's the case... I think you needn't worry at all..."

Just when everyone thought Yu had been instantly wiped out by the Third's simultaneous use of five different attribute ninjutsu, a voice emerged from the endless drifting dust and mist, causing all the surrounding ninjas to widen their eyes once again.

"H-How... How is this possible..."

"Under the attacks of the Third Hokage-sama's ninjutsu at that level, he's completely unscathed..."

As the dust and mist gradually dispersed, and everyone saw Yu standing unharmed under the onslaught of the Third's five different attribute ninjutsu, they were all stunned into silence.

Barrier Sphere!!

A transparent barrier, resembling glass, formed into a spherical shape, completely enclosing Yu within it. The surrounding ground had already been bombarded into ashes by the five different attribute ninjutsu simultaneously released by the Third, but Yu, inside the Barrier Sphere, remained unscathed.

"What's this..."

Seeing Yu use the ability of the Michael Barrier Fruit for the first time, the aged and emaciated eyes of the Third couldn't help but reveal a hint of shock and astonishment as he watched Yu emerge unharmed from the deep pit in the ground after the Barrier Sphere was removed.

"I have no patience for this boring warm-up anymore..."

"Since you insist on taking me back to Konoha for questioning, then I'll oblige. Let me show you the difference in power!"

As he spoke, a massive transparent circular gateway opened beside Yu. Four blue Chakra Threads burst forth from his hands and plunged into it. Then, Tyrant, Michael, Toshogun, and Kaio, four Devil Puppets cloaked in black, were directly pulled out from the extradimensional space by him.

"This is... his Puppetry?!"

Seeing Yu summon Devil Puppets from the Space-Time, feeling the oppressive and ominous aura emanating from the mysterious Puppetry cloaked in black before them, the Third's face changed drastically. He immediately turned and roared loudly at the Konoha ninjas, "It's bad... scatter quickly!!"

Ursus Shock: Air Bullet!!

However, in response to the Third's warning, Tyrant beside Yu unleashed a compressed white air energy ball, charged to its ultimate, and after the terrifying power burst open on the spot, an unimaginable destructive shockwave instantly swept everyone away like a hurricane.

At that moment, those inside Konoha looked up and saw in the distance, on the open ground of Konoha's back mountain, a gigantic bear-paw-shaped shockwave, like a massive balloon, erupting out of nowhere, enveloping the entire space.

After an unknown amount of time passed, some of the Konoha ninjas, lying scattered like corpses in the ruins, began to gradually regain consciousness. When they saw the scene before them clearly, their expressions froze completely.

"This... this is..."

"Th...Third Hokage-sama..."

Looking at the firm figure standing in front of all the Konoha ninjas, blocking their path, everyone present was stunned.

A towering and immensely thick earthen wall had been shattered into rubble by Tyrant's Ursus Shock: Air Bullet, but the Third still stood there, maintaining his casting posture.

His old-fashioned ninja armor was completely shattered, and his elderly, stooped figure seemed somewhat shaky, but the gaze emanating from his eyes still exuded an incredibly resolute brilliance.

"Is it worth it..."

"Is it really worth it to do this for the sake of the village and "family"?"

As he manipulated the four Devil Puppets, exuding an aura of destruction and ruin, slowly emerging from the ruins, staring at the Third who was determined to block him even at the cost of his life, this elderly man who seemed to be burdened beyond measure, Yu's gaze became somewhat complex.

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