The Strongest Shield

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The status of the Third Raikage was akin to Sarutobi Hiruzen's in Konoha—both a symbol and a powerhouse of their respective villages. His strength was legendary; he had suppressed the Eight-Tails multiple times and single-handedly held off thousands of Iwa ninjas during the Third Shinobi World War, only falling after three grueling days.

The current Raikage might not match the power of his future legendary successor, but Fumori Masaki's strike only managed to draw a single drop of blood from the man who was reputed to be the strongest shield.

Fumori Masaki didn't expect to encounter such a future legendary Raikage here. The pressure he felt was immense—one misstep, and he might be defeated. Yet, rather than fear, an exhilarating passion surged within him. It was the first time since he had begun training in the Sage Arts that he had felt such a powerful emotion.

The Third Raikage's body crackled with lightning as he prepared to charge forward. But just as he was about to move, he saw Fumori Masaki raise his hand to perform a seal. Simultaneously, a burning sensation spread across his body.

Looking down, the Third Raikage  saw several explosive tags attached to him, realization dawning that the Konoha ninja had managed to plant them while avoiding direct confrontation. The speed of the technique was astonishing.

The tags detonated in a brilliant burst of fire, enveloping him entirely. Despite the intensity of the explosion, future third Raikage remained unscathed. The lightning armor he wore, which could withstand even a Rasenshuriken, proved its worth once again.

He immediately closed the distance, his fist aimed directly at Fumori Masaki's head. Unlike his son, who was known for his speed, this future Third Raikage's speed was still impressive under the influence of his lightning armor.

Fumori Masaki faced his strongest opponent yet. Unlike training with comrades, this was a genuine life-or-death battle. Everything around him seemed to slow down, as if the Third Raikage's movements were ripples in water. Whether it was due to his heightened concentration or Sage Mode's sensory capabilities, he couldn't tell, but this state was extraordinarily beneficial.

Fumori Masaki had already absorbed natural energy and was channeling Senjutsu Chakra, his physical prowess heightened to match the Third Raikage's attacks. As the Third Raikage's fist swung, Masaki vanished, moving into his blind spot.

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The Third Raikage, sensing the Konoha ninja's approach, swung his arm without looking, but only managed to inflict a minor wound on himself. The Third Raikage's active lightning release Chakra mode quickly stopped the bleeding.

The third Raikage's surprise was evident. Few could challenge him up close, and fewer still could harm him. This Konoha ninja had managed to inflict genuine damage, a rare feat. The level of Fumori Masaki's Wind Release was extraordinary.

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Despite enhancing his Wind Chakra, Fumori Masaki could only leave a single wound on the Raikage. The sheer resilience of the Third Raikage was astounding—almost as if he were a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths himself.

As the blonde woman recovered from the explosion and prepared to join the battle, the third Raikage readied himself for coordinated attacks. Fumori Masaki tightened his grip on his weapon, ready for another round.

Suddenly, a lightning beacon erupted nearby, creating a barrage of lightning strikes. Fumori Masaki, in his heightened state, could clearly perceive the safe and unsafe zones amidst the chaos.

He received a retreat signal from Senju Tōka, who had assessed that their mission was not to annihilate but to disrupt. Realizing the futility of continuing the fight, Fumori Masaki decided to retreat.

The Third Raikage and the blonde woman chose not to pursue, opting instead to regroup with their team. Han, observing the return of his subordinates, noted the absence of a few team members who had perished. Anger flared within him, but he kept his composure.

"No," Han replied to a query about chasing the Konoha ninjas. "These ninjas are strong. Pursuing them will drain us, and the Land of Fire's forces are assembling. We need to focus on breaking through their defenses."

Han's orders were clear. They would regroup and prepare for a powerful offensive. As they returned, Han and his team sent signals to other delayed Kumo ninjas and awaited full assembly before launching their next assault.

The Kumo ninja, glancing at the blonde woman Sora, noticed her frustration at being bested. Though concerned for her, he chose not to discourage her. Internally, he doubted her ability to overcome the Konoha ninjas in their next encounter.

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I think I forgot to inform you this (----) means changing pov. My bad if anyone read something and got confused because pov change.

Anyway this is what I think rimi and Masaki look like