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Chapter 181 : Shamon?

"Water Breaks Wave cut through the sky like a precise stroke of blue ink, soundless. Everything in its path slid aside, creating a bottomless trench on the ground. Rocks gave way, and the incision glided in seamlessly.

A portion of Chiyo's arm was severed, transforming into a mist of blood under the immense pressure!

"Ugh—!"

Chiyo cried out in agony, her face growing even paler. But Tobirama's expression was also expressing the gravity of the situation. He showed no signs of stopping, drawing closer to Chiyo, his intent to kill unhidden.

"Is this the end? Am I going to die here?"

Chiyo looked wretched, surrendering to the inevitable struggle, convinced that her next moment would be her demise.

However, at this critical juncture, a multitude of sands surged unexpectedly. Like a curtain blotting out the sky, they gathered on the trajectory of the disrupted water waves, forming a massive and sturdy barrier. Simultaneously, a mass of sand seized Chiyo and pulled her to safety.

"Boom!"

An incredibly violent crack echoed. The water, under tremendous pressure, failed to penetrate the barrier, blowing the surface of the sand wall into fragments. Eventually, both dissolved into the sky like mud.

"Hey, it's a pity. It seems it's still too late." Tobirama's demeanor remained composed as he lowered his posture, refraining from further attacks.

Coldly observing the direction of the swirling sand and dust, he raised his chest, clasped his hands in front of him, and ran his fingertips along his arms. A menacing aura, deep and prison-like, suddenly enveloped the area!

"Tobirama, as the second-generation Hokage, how can you bully the younger generation? I recall your elder brother Hashirama not behaving this way."

A figure in a yellow cloak landed in front of Chiyo, his gaze fixed on Tobirama. He emitted a terrifying chakra, questioning him in a low voice.

This man sported a tattoo of a blue dragon and black dragon claws on his head and right eye. Two brown braids adorned the back of his head, tied with a gray ribbon, contrasting with his black, tight-fitting combat uniform. Lingering in the air was an aura revealing his ruthless personality, confronting Tobirama from a distance!

"Lord Shamon, ahem..."

Ebizō climbed up from a distance, coughing up blood intermittently. He seemed to have suffered broken ribs. Supported by a few sand ninjas, he quickly retreated.

Indeed, the person in question was the second-generation Kazekage, Shamon. Originally concealed in the secret borders of the Land of Sand, he had been covertly monitoring the area since Tsushima led Anbu to assassinate Chiyo last time. The intelligence of the attack reached him at the fastest pace, preventing the assassin from claiming victory.

"Shamon, thanks for mentioning my elder brother. Back then, he was kind-hearted, possessing absolute strength. Despite that, he chose to pursue peace. Your Kazekage and the other three Kages followed in the footsteps of my elder brother. However, they are the first to instigate war now. Truly despicable individuals."

Tobirama stood atop the sand dune, looking down at the figures below, unmindful of Chiyo and Ebizō's rescue.

His tone was coldly indifferent, as if discussing a trivial matter. However, his dispassionate gaze resembled a sharp sword, cutting deep into Shamon's self-esteem.

"Damn! Do you claim benevolence? Back then, you clearly acted on self-interest, plundering the tailed beasts from the other four nations and distributing them recklessly. You even took the opportunity to amass wealth and used force to subdue the first Kazekage. How can you speak of kindness?"

Shamon was momentarily stunned, then sneered. Awe-inspiring power surged, and a gangrenous wind, visible to the naked eye, swirled around him, with sand and dust at its center. It was like a king commanding the wind and sand.

"You're merely a group of pragmatic individuals. If our four ninja villages unite, how can you oppose us, no matter how strong you are? There's no need for arrogance!"

"Um... Did he genuinely believe that, or did someone say something to him that triggered such a reaction?"

Tobirama furrowed his brow as he observed Shamon's excited and angry demeanor. While he wasn't pleased with Hashirama's past actions, he hadn't anticipated this strong of a reaction from Shamon.

"It seems that understanding between people is always challenging, elder brother. Even within a village, people openly and secretly fight daily, eager to drive each other out. Long-term peace between us and other villages is even more unlikely. Your good intentions and kindness back then appear to have been in vain..."

Tobirama shook his head. He was a realist, not bound by futile emotions and fantasies. He remained indifferent to Shamon's provocations, yet his strength and fighting spirit never wavered.

"Since the elder brother has found little success in treating others with kindness and tolerance, I will deal with enemies in a more practical manner."

Tobirama slowly lowered his arms, staring at Shamon, unleashing even more formidable power.

"Is this... his true strength?! Lord Shamon..."

Eirazo and Chiyo, who had silently retreated in the distance with the help of other sand ninjas, exchanged shocked glances. It had been a close call earlier, saving their lives.

Tsushima, Kazama, and a few Anbu behind Tobirama also felt the air grow heavy and hastily retreated in shock.

A clash between these two would be earth-shattering. A battle beyond the shadow level was not something they could witness; they feared being wiped out if caught in the crossfire.

"Shamon, have you truly made up your mind? To declare war on Konoha first and, together with Kumogakure, attempt to invade the village under Konoha. The cost is beyond your means, and you persist in this obsession?"

Tobirama's gaze remained indifferent, prompting cold sweat to bead on Shamon's forehead.

"Retreat now, and never set foot in the Land of Fire and the vassal states again. Maybe I can forgive your mistakes."

"Damn! Such a high-profile appearance, such a detestable disregard for the will of others! Just like Senju Hashirama, who seemed harmless but forcibly intervened in the name of peace, ignoring others' feelings. It's utterly repulsive!"

Shamon gritted his teeth against Tobirama's pressure, forming a thick chakra barrier. In this arid area, he still held a considerable geographical advantage.

"The Land of Fire possesses the best land, the most resources, allowing them to continually cultivate exceptional ninjas. Now, during their weakest moment, cooperating with Kumogakure (Cloud Village), the second strongest in the ninja world, can lead to victory, breaking Konoha's dominance and improving their own country's situation.

Otherwise, once Konoha regains strength, not only the present but also future generations will be suppressed, living forever in the shadows and enduring a life of poverty!"

Shamon summoned his courage, remembering the lobbying of the messenger from the Land of Lightning. His eyes became resolute.

As shadows of the same country, if they don't truly confront each other, who will emerge worse off than the other?

Kage-level powerhouses each possess their own arrogance. Today, as these two shadows converge, his resolve must not waver!

"Tobirama, words won't change a thing. Today, let me witness the strength of Second Hokage, the mightiest in the ninja world, compared to the Senju Hashirama who once suppressed us!"

Shamon released a resounding roar and took the initiative. The billowing sand and dust transformed into clouds and mist in the sky, resembling colossal demon claws attacking Tobirama!

"Wind Escape: Sand's Weird Arm!"

Tobirama sneered at the formidable assault that surrounded him.

"I see no need for idle chatter! If that's the case, I'll eliminate the threat to Konoha with my own hands!"

Tobirama clasped his hands together, and an immense volume of water gushed from his mouth, swiftly shaping into a massive wave hurtling towards the opposition!

"Water Escape·Blast Water Rush!"

"Boom!"

Two formidable ninjutsu clashed, resulting in a tremendous explosion!

"It's begun. Is this the current apex of the ninja world? I must witness it!"

A denser essence enveloped Takeshi as he slowly sank into the ground and vanished.

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