…The Spear…
Just when everyone thought the footage was over—
The screen continued.
And the new footage made a lot of people… very uncomfortable.
For example:
Temari.
The Fourth Kazekage.
The Third Raikage.
The Third Tsuchikage.
The Second Mizukage.
And more...
A new segment began.
This time, it was an analysis breakdown of the previous scenes.
First, it compared Naruto's Rasenshuriken to Temari's Wind Release.
[Why did Naruto's Rasenshuriken deal less visible damage to the Third Raikage than Temari's Wind Release?]
[Temari's attack left deeper external wounds—
But Naruto's Rasenshuriken is a "non-traditional" Wind Release.
It doesn't rely on cutting, but instead condenses chakra into countless microscopic needles that destroy cells.
Basically, it mimics Lightning Release's penetration.]
[Group Chat]
[Minato Namikaze – Fourth Hokage]:Nani?! It mimics Lightning Release? I don't agree with that!
[Jiraiya]: I disagree too! Rasengan is an incredible jutsu—how can they say it's just copying Lightning Release?
[Kushina Uzumaki]: Hubby, I think the scroll is targeting you now…
Every time someone gets targeted, they're next up in the rankings.
Could it be your turn soon?
[Naruto Uzumaki]: Dad! Are you gonna show up next?
If you get a reward… can you and Mom be revived?
sniff I really wanna meet you guys…
I've never even seen you before…
[Kushina @Naruto]: Mommy misses you too!
[Minato]: Naruto, I'll always be here in the chat with you.
Now keep chasing your dream and move toward becoming Hokage!
[Hiruzen Sarutobi – Third Hokage @Naruto]: Don't worry, Naruto.
We'll find a way to revive Minato and Kushina.
It's the least I can do to make up for what you went through.
[Naruto]: Thanks, Grandpa Hiruzen! You're the best!
[Temari]: Wait—my Wind Release was that strong?!
Hahaha! When I saw the earlier footage, I thought it was trash!
[Kankuro @Temari]: You and Gaara are amazing in the future!
I wonder how I turned out…
The footage continued.
[Temari and her squad attacked a version of the Third Raikage not using Lightning Chakra Mode,
and their wounds were unevenly spread.]
[Naruto, on the other hand, fought the Raikage with Lightning Armor activated—
and had him unable to stand for several seconds, with damage all over his body.]
[So it's not that Rasenshuriken was "weaker"—
It's just that the Raikage's body was incredibly durable.]
[Temari]: …
[Kankuro @Temari]: It's okay!
Even if your Wind Release wasn't as strong as Rasenshuriken,
hurting the Third Raikage—even without Lightning Armor—is still impressive!
[Third Raikage – A]: What's with today's kids?!
You're proud of just scratching me when I wasn't even armored up?
[Temari]: Ugh, I really am trash…
[Kankuro]: …
[Third Raikage]: And what's up with this "incredibly hard" description of me?
It's not "stiffness"—it's defense, okay?!
The footage resumed.
[How could the "iron-hard" Third Raikage fight 10,000 Hidden Stone Village shinobi for three days and nights and end in mutual destruction?]
[Dodai recalls: it's unlikely all 10,000 attacked at once.
More likely, they took turns, each wave made up of real ninja.]
[In the Fourth Great Ninja War, the entire Allied Force had only about 80,000 capable ninjas,
most of them barely contributing.]
[So yes, it's plausible that Hidden Stone Village sent 10,000 troops back then—
But their quality is questionable.]
[Also, the whole "mutual destruction" thing is a bit exaggerated.
The only confirmed fact is: the Raikage held them off for three days and nights.]
[Chat Group]
[Hashirama Senju]: Madara! Here's a question:
Did the Third Raikage actually die together with 10,000 Hidden Stone Village ninja?
[Tobirama]: Nii-san, whether he did or didn't—he's still kinda trash.
If it were you, just one Sage Art: Wood Release – True Several Thousand Hands,
and boom—wipe them out in one go. Hahaha!
[Madara]: Hashirama, don't ask me.
Ask the Third Raikage himself—he's right here. @Third Raikage
[Third Raikage]: Hmph!
I didn't die with them—I just held them off for three days.
What, are you mocking me?!
Other than Hashirama, could any of you do that?
Especially you, Tobirama—how many enemies were you facing when you died?
[Tobirama]: I…
[Madara @Third Raikage]: And you said "only Hashirama" could do it?
Did you ask me? Hmm?
[Izuna]: Yeah! Did you ask my big bro?!
He could wipe out 10,000 shinobi like it's nothing!
[Third Raikage]: That was the old me.
Once I get my reward, let me fight 10,000 again—
I'll crush them easily!
[Ōnoki @Third Raikage]: Oh? So you want to fight Hidden Stone Village again?
The footage continued.
[The Third Raikage appears coarse and brash—
But in truth, he was a kind, gentle elder who believed in the younger generation.]
**[Compared to the other Edo Kage:
The silent Second Tsuchikage.
The petty "gold miner" Fourth Kazekage.
The Third Raikage and Second Mizukage stood out with their charisma.]**
[Whether or not his achievements were exaggerated,
As long as Hidden Cloud Village exists, the Third Raikage will remain a towering figure.]
[Still—his death was pretty reckless.
The idea of Hidden Stone Village sending 10,000 ninja to block him was already dumb,
but he outdid them—insisting on staying behind alone to face them.]
[Tobirama died heroically saving Konoha's key assets.
The Third Raikage? It's hard to say what—or who—he even saved.]
[Chat Group]
[Fourth Kazekage – Rasa]: What?!
I'm "petty"?! And what's with "gold miner"? What does that even mean?
[Tobirama @Third Raikage]: Hahaha!
Did you see that? Sure, I died facing fewer enemies—
But I saved Konoha's elite.
You? You saved nobody!
[Ōnoki]: What do you mean our village's strategy was dumb?
We succeeded! We took the Third Raikage down!
[Third Raikage]: Say whatever you want.
It's clearly mocking me—but hey, at least they said I had good character, hahaha!
[Fourth Raikage – A]: Dad! Now that the footage is done…
You should be getting your reward any second now, right?
As soon as the Fourth Raikage said that—
The scroll in the sky began to tremble.
Then—a golden light exploded forth, shooting down into the Pure Land.
In the Pure Land—
The Third Raikage was bathed in the golden light.
Instantly, he understood—
He could now summon Super Divine Pikachu
And he also gained full awareness of all its abilities.
He was overwhelmed with joy.
Turns out, Super Divine Pikachu was way more powerful than even the MV had shown!
[Fourth Raikage @Third Raikage]: Congratulations, Dad!
You got Super Divine Pikachu, right?
[Third Raikage]: Yes! I've received it!
[Fourth Raikage]: Awesome! Then hurry and let me form a contract with it too—I can't wait!
[Third Raikage]: Sorry…
Looks like it's a personal reward. I can't share the contract.
[Fourth Raikage]:Nani?!
Why?! Other people can share summoning beasts—why not this one?!
Life has no meaning…
[Shikamaru Nara]: Probably because it was a scroll-issued reward. That makes it exclusive.
[Madara @Fourth Raikage]: Hahaha!
I don't care if you can sign with Pikachu or not—
But you did say that once you did, we'd duel.
Are we fighting now?
[Fourth Raikage]: I said if I signed the contract!
But I didn't—so technically, we're not there yet. Hahaha!
[Madara]: You're stalling.
You think the scroll will let you off easy?
[Shikamaru]: The original announcement said:
"Once the conditions are met, a duel will be arranged."
Since the scroll hasn't triggered it,
it means the condition (signing Pikachu) isn't met.
[Madara]: Tch! This is frustrating!
Just then, another system announcement dropped.
[Announcement: Since the Fourth Raikage failed to meet the duel conditions,
and the issue lies on his end, a punishment will be issued.
Uchiha Madara may select the punishment.]
[Madara]: Hahaha!
I get to choose the punishment?!
This is gonna be fun!
Hidden Cloud Village – Raikage's Office.
TO BE CONTINUED…
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