The only thing that could be considered good news was that Tsunade had shown some restraint this time. She didn't bet all her points. Otherwise, if she lost, it would have been devastating. Her style hadn't changed at all—she went straight for the highest odds, completely disregarding the actual gap in strength between the two.
After placing their bets, everyone's attention turned to the Dueling Arena. Naruto and Sasuke were both ready.
Sasuke said confidently, "Naruto, I'll show you something amazing!" He was very confident in his own strength. After defeating Danzo, he had also undergone enhancement with the Ultra Divine Water. Sasuke believed that although Naruto was much older than him, he himself was a young genius and had been Hokage for so long—there was no way he could lose.
Naruto, on the other hand, appeared much calmer. After all, he had experienced many storms and was now middle-aged.
[Duel Begin!]
As the signal sounded in the arena, Naruto instantly clapped his hands together. "Sage Mode, activate!" At the same time, golden Nine-Tails Chakra enveloped his entire body, instantly entering his strongest state!
Seeing this, Sasuke was stunned. "What is this?!" he exclaimed in disbelief. Since when did Naruto have such an exaggerated technique? Didn't he only know how to make Rasengan?
The other Hokages watching were also impressed. Minato praised, "My son is impressive! His mastery of Sage Mode and utilization of the Nine-Tails is so refined!"
Sasuke had no choice. The battle had already begun, leaving him no time to think. His eyes instantly transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan. "Susanoo!"
Their bodies collided!
And then…
There was no "and then."
Naruto's power was far too overwhelming. He didn't even use his signature Rasengan technique before Sasuke was sent flying.
Naruto scratched his head with a somewhat clueless expression. "Huh? Is Sasuke really this weak? Did he go easy on me?"
On the other side, Sasuke began to question his entire existence. What was going on with Naruto? Why was he so much stronger? All the Ninjutsu he had prepared…
He couldn't use any of them.
He was completely beaten down!
Whether it was speed or strength,
Naruto could completely overwhelm him.
How could he know?
The Seventh Hokage Naruto had experienced far more major battles
than he had.
Not to mention,
during the Ninja World War, Naruto had received teachings from the Six Paths Sage.
Coupled with so many power-ups in the later stages,
there was no way Sasuke could beat him at this stage.
"So satisfying! I earned quite a bit again!"
"Hahaha! How could I ever doubt my son?!"
"As expected of the Seventh Hokage!"
The Hokages all laughed happily,
each of them beaming with joy.
They had basically all bet on Naruto,
so they could earn at least some points.
The only unhappy one here
was Tsunade alone.
"Ten thousand points!"
"Ten thousand points! Gone just like that!"
Tsunade let out a wail of despair.
It was truly unbearable!
For others,
the more points they had, the more they could earn.
But for her, it was the complete opposite.
The more points she had, the more she lost.
"No! This is just too frustrating!"
"I need to find someone to vent my anger on!"
Tsunade clenched her fists.
Having lost here, she absolutely had to have a good fight
to let off some steam!
She glanced around at the Hokages present,
then said to Aoki,
"Aoki! You're the one!"
"Come and fight with me!"
"Let me teach you a good lesson!"
Hearing her words,
the other Hokages turned their heads with great interest.
Tsunade versus Aoki?
A battle like this would probably be quite interesting too!
Hearing this, Aoki simply smiled faintly.
He didn't refuse,
directly walking into the arena!
"Then let's begin!"
He said with full confidence.
Ever since he obtained the Perfect Limiter Breaker last time,
he hadn't truly gone all out yet.
This limiter made him grow stronger than before every single day.
After so much time had passed,
even Aoki himself didn't know
just how strong he had become!
If nothing unexpected happened...
it would be absolutely terrifying!
Perfect timing—he could use this opportunity to test it out.
Aoki thought to himself.
Tsunade also entered the arena!
Aoki simply stood opposite her, his body looking completely relaxed.
He didn't even move,
with no intention of releasing any Ninjutsu at all.
Seeing him like this, Tsunade was extremely displeased.
"Aoki! I didn't ask you to go easy on me!"
She said to Aoki.
Aoki just shrugged his shoulders.
"This time, I've decided not to use any other skills.
"I'll only fight you with pure Taijutsu."
His words shocked all the Hokages present.
"No way?"
"Kid Aoki, have you lost your mind?"
"Aoki's getting arrogant!"
"There's no need for this—you're definitely going to lose like this!"
Everyone said one after another.
Only using Taijutsu?
How could Aoki possibly win?
Who didn't know
that Tsunade's most famous combat method
was her Monstrous Strength!
To compete with her in pure Taijutsu?
What was Aoki thinking?
Tsunade was also very surprised.
"Since you say so..."
"Then I won't hold back!"
As she spoke, Tsunade charged straight at Aoki!
All the Chakra in her body gathered into her fist,
unleashing terrifying Monstrous Strength!
Seeing the situation before him,
Aoki simply tilted his body slightly to the side.
Then, he unhurriedly swung his own fist.
It collided squarely with Tsunade's fist!
Boom!
The moment their fists met, a terrifying shockwave erupted instantly!
The impact was so powerful that it felt as if the entire arena was trembling slightly.
As the dust settled.
The eyes of every spectator in the arena widened in an instant.
Under their incredulous gazes.
Aoki remained in his punching stance.
Standing motionless in place.
While Tsunade had been sent flying dozens of meters away!
Defeated with a single punch!
The entire arena was stunned!
"No way… am I seeing this right?"
"Did Tsunade's Monstrous Strength fail?"
"Obviously not! What kind of technique is Aoki using?"
The Hokages exclaimed in astonishment.
Tsunade stood up from where she had landed.
Her face was filled with confusion.
During the attack.
Tsunade had only felt an overwhelming, terrifying force.
Emanating from Aoki!
Then, she was sent flying like a kite with its string cut.
Utterly powerless to resist!
As one of the combatants.
Tsunade understood better than any spectator.
Aoki's strength had completely overwhelmed her!
Hashirama, the First Hokage, now wore an intrigued expression.
"Even little Tsunade's Monstrous Strength couldn't match it?"
"I'm starting to get interested!"
Tobirama, the Second Hokage, felt the same.
"What kind of ninjutsu is this?"
"I feel it's necessary to study it!"
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