Hatake Tatsuya in Naruto

"Sure enough, even while unleashing Shikai I can't harness your full power." Tatsuya gazed at Ryūjin Jakka which was ablaze with furious flames.

Reluctantly, Tatsuya acknowledged a substantial difference between his Ryūjin Jakka and Yamamoto Genryūsai's. Drawing an analogy, he compared it to the distinction between Wood Style jutsus used by Yamato and those of Senju Hashirama.

Can Yamato's and Senju Hashirama's wood-style jutsus be compared?

The main factor was the extensive practice period. One spanning a couple of thousands of years for Yamamoto while Tatsuya had only trained Kendo for two decades.

"Capture the Third Raikage and Third Tsuchikage alive," Tatsuya declared, delivering a resounding order. Though not excessively loud, the command resonated clearly with everyone present.

On Konoha's side, the forces were notably scarce, with less than three thousand troops against 10,000 Rock Shinobis. They were few compared to Rock Shinobi but Konoha had several Kage-level Shinobi. Tatsuya counted only four: Sakumo, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Minato. Additionally, the Uchiha's Sharingan served as a potent advantage, even Jonin would find it difficult to come out of Sharingan's genjutsu. In one-on-one situations, a Chūnin-level Uchiha could defeat a Jōnin. If the Uchiha Fugaku used Mangekyō, he might even defeat a Kage-level opponent.

"Konoha is here!" The shout echoed through the ranks, drawing the attention of the assembled shinobi.

"What's going on? Didn't Dodai-sama/Tsuchikage-sama think Konoha wouldn't participate in this war?" one shinobi exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Kitsuchi furrowed his brow, contemplating the unexpected development. "What should we do now? Should we confront Konoha first, or focus on the Cloud Shinobi?"

Konoha's surprise attack momentarily disrupted the positions of Rock Shinobi and Cloud Shinobi, especially after Tatsuya demonstrated power beyond their comprehension.

"Our goal remains unchanged!"

Dodai shouted to raise morale. "Even if it costs us our lives, we must ensure Lord Raikage's safe escape!"

A's death meant more than losing a Kage-level for Cloud Shinobi. It could lead to a generational crisis in Cloud Shinobi Village. Although the Third Raikage wasn't as aged as Onoki or Hiruzen, being over half a century old, preemptive measures had been taken, appointing A as the next Raikage. If A's death and another accident befall the Third Raikage, Cloud Shinobi village would find itself a weakened village without a leader.

Under such circumstances, the life of the Third Raikage is undoubtedly more precious than the lives of thousands of Shinobi.

"Don't worry; none of you can leave," an immature voice echoed from behind Dodai's head.

When he turned to look, Kakashi's right hand was engulfed with lightning and rushed towards him.

"Lava Release: Rubber Wall!" In the next moment, Dodai formed a seal, conjuring a rubber-like wall that abruptly blocked Kakashi's Chidori. Kakashi's right hand was deep in it yet he couldn't pierce the soft barrier in the slightest.

"My Chidori!?" Kakashi exclaimed in surprise.

"White Fang's son, Black Fang's nephew? If I catch him, maybe he can be a hostage to create time for Master Raikage to escape," Dodai mused secretly. In the next second, the seal changed, and he declared, "Earth Style Swamp of the Underworld!"

The ground under Dodai's feet transformed into a sticky swamp, forming a colossal mud hand reaching for Kakashi. "Uh!?" Kakashi, with his hands wrapped in rubber, saw the mud arms approaching while he was struggling to break free.

Unexpectedly, it tightened.

"Lava Style·Lava Ball!"

A hot lava ball hit the rubber that was binding Kakashi causing it to dissolve. Gritting his teeth, Kakashi pulled his hand forcefully, narrowly avoiding the clay hand that had nearly captured him without any risk.

"Thank you!"Kakashi turned to Terumi Mei, who had her back to him, pondering silently, Is she a ninja with a bloodline limit?

Terumi Mei met his gaze with a calm expression. Nearby, Rin and Kurenai exchanged glances, their faces betraying a mixture of confusion and amusement.

"What's going on?" Rin asked, breaking the silence.

"That…" Kurenai started, trailing off as her curiosity piqued.

Rin, unable to contain her thoughts, chimed in, "I wonder if Terumi will ever get to see Kakashi's face beneath that mask."

Their curiosity peaked involuntarily, oblivious to the approaching Rock Shinobi.

A shadow rushed from the side. The formidable power easily blew away rock Shinobis like tofu. Sending several Rock Shinobi attempting to sneak up on the trio flying with just one punch.

"What are the three of you doing? Are you still in a daze on the battlefield?" Tsunade shouted angrily.

"We're sorry!" The three women instinctively bowed and apologized. They dared not look into Tsunade's eyes fearing being seen through for any lapse.

Fortunately, after the reminder from Tsunade. She immediately moved to handle other enemies, allowing the trio to breathe a sigh of relief.

Taking such risks is perilous. If the opponents understand the potential consequences... it's unimaginable. Facing Tsunade is very frightening; the impact of her punches is enough to kill a few men with ease.

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"Lava Style· Rubber defence!"

Dodai faced Tsunade with a punch, once again utilizing the Lava Style that had recently nearly captured Kakashi. He instantly erected a soft but highly defensive wall in front of him.

A glint flashed in Tsunade's eyes. The surface of the peculiar force fist began emitting steam, somewhat akin to the Eight Inner Gates and within half a second, it turned completely black. "That's uncle's.."

Kakashi raised his eyes in shock.

"Oraaaa!!!!" Tsunade shouted.

The lava-style walls proved as fragile as paper.

The moment Tsunade's unique power punch connected, it obliterated the wall, along with hundreds of square meters of ground behind it.

"This is too scary! I must not anger this woman in the future."

In the distance, Jiraiya gulped secretly almost losing control of his bladder.

"That girl, Tsunade, has already mastered that trick." Tatsuya's head tilted slightly.

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