Chapter 212

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"Hokage-sama, did you skip your lunch today?"

Carnes jokingly said with a playful grin directed at Tsunade.

The remark was like pushing her anger button directly in the midst of the scene, causing everyone to be tense.

The room fell silent, everyone frozen in place.

The atmosphere shifted abruptly, as if Carnes had unleashed an unexpected jutsu.

Was there no sense of respect? This was beyond insulting!

The little bit of worry and tension that had just started to build in Tsunade's heart dissipated entirely due to Carnes' piercing words, which directly stabbed through her heart.

Tsunade clenched her fists, her face flushed with a mix of frustration and anger.

"You bastard, I'm going to beat you up!"

Tsunade declared vehemently, raising her fist and aiming it directly at Carnes' chest.

However, this was still an expected reaction from her.

Carnes' initial remark had indeed irked Tsunade and sparked anger in her, but it was still within manageable limits.

As Tsunade threw the first punch, there lingered a hint of hesitation, and the strength applied was around 70% to 80%.

She thought this was enough to teach Carnes a lesson.

However, the second punch was different.

Tsunade couldn't hold back this time.

Her fists struck Carnes almost subconsciously, this time she increased the force in her punch.

The impact produced a resounding boom, a tooth-piercing muffled sound that echoed in the room.

The surrounding air seemed to distort with the force of the collision.

On the rooftop of the Hokage building, other ninjas could feel a faint breeze brushing against their faces.

It was a pure body-to-body collision, devoid of any ninjutsu.

The onlookers couldn't fathom what would happen if they were on the receiving end of such a punch.

The thought of being pulverized into a meatloaf crossed their minds.

Tsunade's second punch demonstrated a force beyond their comprehension, it was undeniably terrifying.

Even a taijutsu specialist would struggle to contend with such power.

The fragility of the human body became starkly apparent.

However, these Konoha ninjas were oblivious to the fact that now there were some individuals in this world capable of tempering their bodies harder than steel.

They remained ignorant of concepts like Haki, which could significantly boost one's defense and attack power.

While the Naruto world had similar principles, the effects were not as exaggerated.

They had their own version of this – a semblance of ninjutsu with similar effects, albeit not the same.

As the Hokage unleashed her heavy punch, the Konoha ninjas dared not meet Carnes' gaze.

Fearful of witnessing a gruesome outcome, they averted their eyes, anticipating the aftermath of Tsunade's powerful blow, but they were reluctant to see it.

However, Carnes remained steadfast, his imposing figure seemingly unaffected by the relentless barrage of blows.

There was an air of resilience about him, and he appeared eerily unchanged since the very first punch landed.

He stood firm, a stoic demeanor masking any signs of wear from the initial confrontation.

"Well, now this can somehow qualify as a punch," Carnes remarked with a casual demeanor.

"Nevertheless, it falls short, it's far from sufficient!"

He continued, his tone dripping with provocation.

"Why not use your Chakra, unleash that strange power of yours?

Are you perhaps afraid of inflicting harm upon me?

Is it the fear of causing harm that restrains you?

Fret not, your feeble punches won't leave a mark on me, they pose no threat to me."

He taunted, a sly grin playing on his lips.

"Now, there's only one punch left," he declared, intensifying the suspense.

"Should you withhold your full strength, your bet teeters on the brink of defeat!"

"You might lose the bet Tsunade."

Carnes persisted in needling Tsunade with his words, a mischievous glint in his eye.

His playful demeanor was like a seasoning, adding a unique flavor to his adventure in this world.

Having only recently arrived, he sought to derive some amusement from the experience in his brief stay here.

Yet, Tsunade remained resolute, unfazed by Carnes' attempts to provoke her.

She understood that relying solely on her physical prowess might not suffice to shake the formidable opponent before her, especially considering the stakes of this bet.

The stakes of this bet were intricately tied to her actions.

This wasn't just a gamble; it was a wager involving Hinata's very life.

The gravity of the situation loomed over her.

For she had gambled with Hinata's life.

If Tsunade emerged victorious, elation would sweep through the ranks, securing the safety of Hinata and Naruto.

She imagined herself telling Carnes to intervene, rescuing both Hinata and Naruto while swiftly dispatching Pain, the intruder.

It promised a result that would leave everyone content.

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