Seeing this, Hiruko's pupils shrank fiercely!
Naruto, walking out from the smoke and dust, was wrapped in a golden chakra cloak from head to toe. His whole person exuded the aura of a powerhouse. Let alone a knowledgeable ninja like him, even a random Genin could feel that Naruto was not simple.
Gently putting down the Konoha Jonin caught by the chakra arm, Naruto said: "Leave it to me here!"
"But..."
The Konoha Jonin was somewhat hesitant.
Naruto smiled: "Don't worry, I will defeat him!"
Opposite, Hiruko grinned hideously upon hearing this: "Brat, looks like you indeed grew a lot, but wanting to challenge me, isn't it too arrogant!"
Rumble...
At this time, explosions came one after another from all directions, seemingly great battles broke out in other places too.
Obviously.
Ranmaru who intercepted Tsunade, and Sasori who intercepted Jiraiya, both had started fighting.
Actually not just them, Deidara, Kakuzu, Hidan, Juzo Biwa also invaded various places in Konoha Village, pinning down Konoha's military forces by causing disturbances.
Hiruko laughed: "See that? No one will come to save you!"
Clap...
Naruto raised his arms and bumped his fists: "Then I'll go save them!"
"Arrogant brat!"
Seemingly angered by Naruto's words, Hiruko quickly formed hand seals, launching a large-range 'Storm Release' towards Naruto.
For a time, electric light overflowed on the battlefield!
Naruto, who activated 'Kurama Sage Mode', flashed sideways, easily dodging the oncoming 'Storm Release' attack.
It's just that the range of Hiruko's 'Storm Release' was extremely large. A large area of the surrounding block was destroyed again, and wailing of villagers could be heard faintly.
A thought moved in Naruto's mind: "Hey, aren't you going to catch me? If you can keep up, come catch me!"
Saying this, Naruto's figure flashed, speeding towards the outside of the village.
"Idiot!"
Hiruko grinned.
If Naruto fled into Konoha Village, he might still be wary. Unexpectedly, this idiot actually fled outside the village. This was undoubtedly what he wished for, so he chased after him without hesitation.
Naruto under 'Kurama Sage Mode' and Hiruko mastering 'Swift Release' were both top speeds in the Ninja World. So with one fleeing and one chasing, the two soon left Konoha Village, arriving in a forest far away from Konoha.
Landing in the forest, Naruto turned around and looked at Hiruko chasing behind: "Right here!"
Hiruko sneered: "Still don't understand? Anywhere is the same!"
Swish...
With a Body Flicker, Naruto arrived in front of Hiruko, swinging his right hand fiercely towards Hiruko. In the process of swinging, a 'Rasengan' glowing with a faint halo generated abruptly in the palm of his right hand, enlarging rapidly!
"So fast!"
Hiruko's eyelids jumped, hurriedly activating 'Swift Release' to retreat violently backwards.
Naruto's speed completely exceeded his expectations. He thought escaping just now was Naruto's extreme speed, who knew Naruto could be faster.
The next instant, the 'Rasengan' in Naruto's right palm was already close at hand!
"Bad, can't dodge!"
Hiruko was horrified inwardly, having to activate 'Steel Release' while activating 'Dark Release', reaching out to meet the incoming 'Rasengan'.
Whoosh...
As 'Dark Release' activated, the 'Rasengan' smashed by Naruto seemed to be adsorbed by something, leaking air!
"Hmph!"
Hiruko snorted lightly, his face returning to relaxation, even raising his eyes to look at Naruto with a teasing look.
Bang!
But just then, Naruto's seemingly leaking 'Rasengan' instantly broke free from the constraints of 'Dark Release', smashing fiercely on Hiruko's body. Accompanied by a low muffled sound, it knocked Hiruko flying away.
Rumble...
Hiruko flying backwards was like a cannonball, not only ploughing a deep gully on the ground but also knocking down seven or eight big trees in succession before barely stopping his figure.
Pfft!
Stabilizing his figure, Hiruko immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression incredibly ferocious: "Damn it, how is this possible!?"
He knew long ago that his 'Dark Release' was not omnipotent. Many powerful ninjutsu couldn't be completely absorbed by his 'Dark Release', but he never expected to fall at the hands of a mere Naruto Uzumaki!
Obviously.
The golden Tailed Beast cloak of 'Nine-Tails Chakra Mode' covered many characteristics of 'Sage Mode', making Hiruko careless.
Reasonably speaking, his 'Dark Release' was sufficient to absorb ordinary 'Rasengan'. However, under 'Kurama Sage Mode', Naruto's 'Rasengan' also contained Senjutsu chakra, thus making Hiruko's 'Dark Release' invalid.
Fortunately, he activated 'Steel Release' in advance, so although taking a hit of Naruto's 'Rasengan' head-on, he didn't suffer too heavy injuries. Otherwise, just that hit, an ordinary ninja would have been seriously injured and fallen to the ground long ago, losing combat ability!
Hiruko spat out the extravasated blood in his mouth, roaring: "You brat..."
Swish...
Not waiting for Hiruko to finish speaking, Naruto under 'Kurama Sage Mode' flashed again with a Body Flicker, arriving in front of Hiruko again.
The exasperated Hiruko had to shut up and parry.
The two attacked against attack, fighting faster and faster, soon turning into two afterimages, beating the entire forest to pieces.
Distance.
Obito and Zetsu watched the two fighting fiercely in the forest, both with strange expressions.
During the Fourth Great Ninja War before, because of Tsunade and Jiraiya's protection, Naruto stayed in 'Mount Myōboku' all the time until the end of the Ninja War. So whether ordinary ninjas of Konoha side, or Obito and Zetsu, in their eyes Naruto was just that blustering Jinchuriki brat needing Konoha's protection before.
Result unexpectedly, not seen for just a few months, Naruto actually improved so rapidly. One on one, he actually suppressed Hiruko.
Correct, although on the surface it seemed Naruto and Hiruko were still contending, in the eyes of discerning people, Hiruko had completely fallen into a disadvantage.
If not for 'Steel Release' and 'Swift Release' to protect himself, he probably would have lost long ago.
Zetsu said: "Really didn't expect this brat's progress to be so terrifying. Relying on Hiruko alone probably can't deal with him!"
Obito nodded: "We must take action."
This was Konoha's territory after all. The longer the time dragged on, the greater the variables.
On the battlefield.
Bang...
Amidst muffled sounds, Naruto's punch penetrated Hiruko's defense again, smashing fiercely on Hiruko's face.
This completely broke Hiruko's defense. He roared: "You damn brat!"
Instantly, Hiruko, disregarding everything else, activated 'Susanoo'. A dark purple phantom projected from his body, transforming into a half-body armored giant!