Strong as a Monster!

"Lord Raikage, a squad has lost contact." The Yotsuki Clan's high-ranking ninja responsible for vigilance hurriedly walked to the side of the Third Raikage.

"Got found out, huh?"

Hearing the report from his subordinate, the Third Raikage calmly nodded.

"Prepare everyone for battle. We'll depart in five minutes."

The Third Raikage was indifferent to being discovered.

In this battle, the Third Raikage himself intended to severely damage Konoha's border defense forces, instill fear in Konoha, and tie up their active forces.

Thinking about leading troops to attack Konoha just for that crazy man, Hanzo, to tie down Konoha,

The Third Raikage felt indignant!

"Damn it!"

After cursing Hanzo in his mind once again, the Third Raikage calmed his mood and tried to keep his thoughts calm.

The major battle was approaching, and there was no room for carelessness.

Not only the Third Raikage but also Kizaru, stationed at the border base, unusually displayed a very serious and solemn expression.

Although Kizaru had a somewhat unpleasant personality, enjoyed slacking off, and disliked trouble, he wouldn't joke about the lives of his comrades and subordinates. 

"Confirm the numbers again. If correct, everyone retreat!" Looking at nearly a hundred ninjas from the village, Kizaru spoke up.

Standing beside Kizaru, Nagayasu did not speak; he silently rechecked the count.

"The numbers are correct!" After completing the count, Nagayasu quickly reported.

"Retreat now!"

Issuing the final order, Kizaru, under the eyes of admiration or admiration from the crowd, jumped off a tree stump and walked through the crowd.

All the ninjas present knew that Kizaru, for the sake of everyone, would lead Nagayasu, a high-ranking ninja, to stay behind for the rear guard.

The leaders of each patrol team, upper-ranking ninja, and elite chuunin squad leaders were the most rational at this moment. Upon hearing Kizaru's command, they did not hesitate at all and began leading their squads to retreat.

In a matter of seconds, on the open ground in front of the base, besides Kizaru, Nagayasu, and Kakuzu, there was no one left.

Kakuzu stayed not to help Kizaru and Konoha but for his money.

The money for patrolling and capturing enemies hadn't been settled by Kizaru yet.

And with Kizaru himself being worth 750 million, Kakuzu couldn't just give up.

Kakuzu planned to hide once the war broke out and observe the situation.

If Kizaru were to lose, he would try to save him. If not, he would see if he could snatch the body. If that wasn't possible, he would simply run away.

"Ooh, are you staying behind? It's really touching!" Standing in place, Kizaru looked at Kakuzu on his left side and teased.

"I haven't received my money yet, don't die!" After saying that, Kakuzu looked deeply at Kizaru and disappeared in place using the Body Flicker Jutsu.

"It's quite moving!" Watching Kakuzu disappear in the direction he knew Kakuzu hadn't gone far, Kizaru revealed a smile through the Kenbunshoku Haki.

Why are you smiling if it's moving?

Beside Kizaru, Nagayasu silently complained in his heart, taking the opportunity to relax the pressure in his mind.

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"Uncle Nagayasu, just stay here and watch with your Byakugan!" Turning his head to Nagayasu beside him, Kizaru said, "If you get too close, you might get hurt!"

After saying that, without waiting for Nagayasu to respond, Kizaru directly turned into a golden light and disappeared.

Having activated his Byakugan, Nagayasu only saw a golden light soaring into the sky, then couldn't capture Kizaru's trace.

Looking up at the sky, Nagayasu suddenly realized a problem.

Kizaru seemed to be able to fly!

Kizaru could fly, significantly increasing his chances of survival. And what about himself?

In an instant, Nagayasu felt numb.

Regardless of the numbness, having accepted the task of the rear guard, Nagayasu knew he couldn't escape.

With a determined effort, Nagayasu, with the Byakugan activated, walked alone into the forest, heading towards the border.

"Stop!" Walking at the forefront, the Third Raikage suddenly issued a loud command.

Hearing the command, the ninja force stopped in perfect formation.

"Ohoho! Long time no see!" Laughing, Kizaru walked out of the forest.

"Shimura Kizaru! It was indeed you who attacked the village last time!" Looking at Kizaru a few meters away, the Third Raikage gritted his teeth.

"Your people from the Kumogakure, each one is as strong as a monster. I have vivid memories!" Looking at the Third Raikage in front of him, Kizaru said with a smile.

"Are you mocking us?" Thinking of the sacrifice of more than 300 ninjas, the anger in the Third Raikage's heart burned fiercely.

"Are you angry? So terrifying!"

"Bastard!"

With a roar, the Third Raikage directly entered the strongest form of Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the Lightning Armor!

Hair rose like a Saiyan, soaring into the sky, the Third Raikage, enveloped in Lightning Release Chakra, charged towards Kizaru like a bolt of lightning.

In an instant, reaching Kizaru's face, the Third Raikage struck down with a heavy punch, but it directly passed through Kizaru's body.

It was an illusion!

Passing through Kizaru's body entirely, the Third Raikage, alert and tense, quickly turned his head to look behind, only to find Kizaru, undamaged, standing there.

Not daring to stay in the same spot for too long, the Third Raikage bent his knee and jumped back to the front of his team.

"How scary!" After completing a whole set of maneuvers, Kizaru spoke again.

"You bastard! Have the guts to come out and fight me!" Shouting loudly, the Third Raikage signaled those around him to carefully observe their surroundings.

Behind the Raikage, the Kumogakure ninjas, after witnessing the scene just now, also assumed battle stances. They observed their surroundings while eagerly wanting to advance and avenge their sacrificed comrades!

"Ohoho! Aren't I right in the middle of you guys?" With a cheeky and lewd voice ringing out, Kizaru's figure appeared in the middle of the Kumogakure ninja team out of thin air.

"Don't!"

Before the Third Raikage could finish his warning, many startled ninjas had already thrown their weapons at Kizaru.

These shurikens and kunai passed directly through Kizaru's body, attacking the ninjas from the same village.

Many Kumogakure ninjas, due to their delayed reactions or improper responses, were injured by the weapons thrown by their own comrades.

For a moment, cries and wails echoed.

"Everyone, spread out! Ninjas of jounin rank and below, all retreat!" Fearing larger casualties, the Third Raikage hastily issued the command.

Hearing the Raikage's words, the Kumogakure ninjas on the scene immediately took action, pulling their injured comrades, preparing to withdraw.

"Yasakani no Magatama!"

Just as everyone began to disperse, Kizaru's voice echoed from the sky.

Crossing his hands, two light orbs appeared in his palms. Soon after, numerous light orbs appeared, shooting towards the ground.

These light orbs were extremely fast and accurately pierced through the bodies of many Kumogakure ninjas. Upon contacting the ground, they exploded!

"Boom!"

Countless explosions resounded, shrouding the ground beneath Kizaru in smoke.

"Bastard!" A roar erupted from the smoke. The Third Raikage broke through the smoke, jumped into the air, extended his right hand, and thrust his index finger forward.

The One-Finger Hell Stab!

Facing the casualties of his subordinates, the Third Raikage unleashed his strongest move from the beginning.

The Third Raikage's forward speed was extremely fast, but Kizaru, equipped with Kenbunshoku Haki, had even faster reactions.

Elemental Body Transformation turned him into light, and Kizaru appeared behind the Third Raikage.

With a mid-air somersault, Kizaru delivered a heavy kick from top to bottom, directly knocking down the Third Raikage.

A loud bang, and the Third Raikage crashed heavily into the ground, creating a large pit several meters deep!