Chapter 391: Unrivalled Strength

"Long time no see, Shizune."

After instantly arriving at Konoha Ninja Hospital from the underground base of the Root organization using Kaio's ability, Yu greeted Shizune, whom he hadn't seen in years.

Wearing a black ninja kimono with white edges, and a mesh ninja undershirt underneath, the serene Shizune, though only two years younger than Kakashi, looked no different from before, like a gentle neighborhood girl. She held a pet pig adorned with a pearl necklace in her arms.

"Scarlet Yu?!"

At the same time, seeing Yu suddenly appear out of thin air, the Konoha ninjas present became tense. Although Yu had once been the Squad Captain of the Medical Corps here, no one could tell whether he was now an ally or an enemy.

"Hmph, so you must be my little junior Yakushi Yu whom I've never met..."

"Speak of the devil, and he appears." As soon as Tsunade saw Yu suddenly appear before her, she let out a light hum, her beautiful eyes sizing him up with interest. "You're certainly quite handsome, much more so than that lecherous Jiraiya..."

"But I wonder if your strength is really as formidable as the rumors say?"

At this point, sensing the powerful aura that Yu unconsciously emitted, Tsunade's eyebrows narrowed slightly, as if she was eager to test his strength.

"You're too kind, Tsunade-senpai," Yu responded. "But I've only come here to temporarily borrow the medical equipment and instruments from the Medical Corps. I have no intention of engaging in a fight with you."

Noticing the undisguised battle intent in Tsunade's eyes, Yu gave a helpless smile. It seemed Tsunade's bold personality was exactly as it was depicted in the anime, a legendary figure with an uninhibited nature.

Moreover, because she disliked her older appearance, Tsunade would use special medical ninjutsu to maintain a youthful look. Sometimes, she would even change her appearance randomly to look like a teenager, a woman in her twenties, or in her thirties to avoid her creditors.

What amazed Yu even more was that, contrary to his expectation of seeing a Tsunade who looked around thirty years old, the Tsunade before him not only possessed the youthful beauty of a teenage girl but also had a stunning, voluptuous figure, known for being one of the most remarkable in the world of Naruto, which caught his eye.

"Enough talk!!"

"Let's see if you can handle my punch!!"

Stories about Scarlet Yu had spread all across the ninja world, and after hearing Naruto's exaggerated tales during their journey back to Konoha, Tsunade, eager to test Yu's strength, wasted no time. In a flash, she appeared in front of Yu, her seemingly delicate and slender fist packing unimaginable power, beyond what an ordinary ninja could conceive, aimed directly at his face in a fierce punch!

Enhanced Strength—aside from her extraordinary ninjutsu, this was Tsunade's powerful combat skill. By using precise chakra control, she concentrated chakra into any part of her body, which would rapidly burn and release an explosive force. Even if her fist or foot missed and hit the ground, it would create countless cracks, leaving a deep crater behind.

"This is too reckless, Tsunade-sama!!"

Seeing Tsunade's reckless behavior, Shizune, fully aware of how terrifying Tsunade's Enhanced Strength could be, became anxious like ants on a hot pan. "You're about to become the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, so why are you still so careless!!"

"What a competitive woman..."

Facing Tsunade's heavy punch coming directly at him, Yu wore a helpless expression but dared not be the slightest bit careless. "In that case, let me experience the Enhanced Strength of Princess Tsunade from the legends!!"

Although Yu's current Super Kage-level strength would certainly give him an edge in combat over Tsunade, her Enhanced Strength was rare even in the world of Naruto, with few rivals. Being careless and falling into an enemy's trap, leading to an unexpected defeat, was common in the ninja world, but it was something that absolutely could not happen to him.

Color of Arms: Hardening!!

Realizing that Tsunade intended to test his strength, Yu stood his ground without dodging. His powerful Armament Haki instantly darkened his palms, forming a straightforward, unadorned punch that met Tsunade's strike head-on with tremendous force!

Boom!!

The entire hall of the Ninja Hospital shook violently. Tsunade and Yu's fists collided fiercely, and the sheer, unmatched force from both sides created a powerful shockwave in the surrounding air, akin to a blast wave!

Crack, crack...

The crisp sound of cracking echoed as the Konoha ninjas looked on in horror. The ceiling above, the floor below, and the surrounding walls were all left with large cracks due to the impact of Tsunade and Yu's fists.

"So this is Princess Tsunade's Enhanced Strength…"

"Truly extraordinary…"

As Yu's darkened fist met Tsunade's Enhanced Strength punch, he felt a tremendous force surging at him like a violent storm. A hint of surprise flashed in his sharp amber eyes.

Aside from him, setting aside other combat abilities, in terms of sheer physical strength alone, Tsunade was undoubtedly the top among Kage-level ninjas. The only one who might be comparable to her was Jiraiya, but only if he entered Sage Mode.

"You actually blocked my Enhanced Strength so easily?!"

At the same time, feeling the overwhelming and unmatched power transmitted from Yu's darkened fist, Tsunade couldn't help but take a small step back, her beautiful face showing a look of shock. "This guy... how is it possible?!"

Despite her unmatched prowess with Enhanced Strength, Tsunade was unable to believe her eyes as she was pushed back by a single punch from Yu, who appeared slender and refined.

"Tsunade-sama! Are you alright?!"

Seeing Tsunade being pushed back a step by Yu's punch, Shizune quickly stepped forward to support her. Her gentle and serene face was filled with disbelief as she looked at Yu. "His strength is even greater than Tsunade-sama's... How is that possible?!"

Although Shizune had witnessed Yu's formidable strength firsthand when he defeated Hiruko, she hadn't expected his physical power to be even more exaggerated than the invincible Enhanced Strength of Tsunade.

"Alright, that's enough for now..."

After pushing Tsunade back with a single punch, Yu's darkened Armament Haki dissipated. He stood still, saying, "I have other matters to attend to, so I won't stay here to chat with you two any longer..."

Before the others could react, Yu had already vanished in a flash of brilliant lightning.

Although Tsunade's Enhanced Strength was indeed unique, overall it was comparable to the strength of the Fourth Raikage of the Hidden Cloud. With Yu's current Taijutsu skills and the enhancement from the second stage of Armament Haki, he had already far surpassed her.

"Damn it... What an arrogant kid!!"

Seeing Yu push her back with a punch and then disappear, an indignant Tsunade ground her teeth in frustration. However, a hint of unusual admiration appeared in her eyes. "But on the other hand, Shizune, this guy is truly an interesting anomaly..."

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