Chapter 689: Sarutobi Sasuke: My Struggle!
Chapter 689: Sarutobi Sasuke: My Struggle!
"So this is Wood Style? No wonder it's called the power to 'Pacify the Chaotic World'!"
"What a powerful God of Shinobi!"
"Why is the First Hokage so strong? Isn't the Hokage Grandpa the 'Strongest Hokage'?"
...
Various voices echoed among the onlookers.
However, among them was a 'sincere' person.
Naruto!
Without thinking, he silenced the few people around him.
Not only Minako and Kagura, but even Sasuke looked at him with a gaze that seemed to say, 'Concern for the Mentally Challenged.'
How strong was the Third Hokage?
Well, that depends on his achievements; no one really believes in those who just talk big.
It's like comparing 'Dragon of Konoha' with 'Purifying Flame'; hearing the titles might make one think the former is stronger.
But looking at their records, the former has a 0-5 win-loss record, and the title is all water.
The title 'God of Shinobi' carries immense weight because Senju Hashirama single-handedly dominated the ninja world, ending the chaotic Warring States era and capturing the nine Tailed Beasts for distribution.
However, although the Third Hokage has the title of 'Strongest Hokage'.
Looking at his record... Well, this title is just to deceive the Konoha villagers; don't deceive yourself.
Especially after Tang Ping spread the black material about Sarutobi Sasuke, without the 'Hokage' filter, everyone now understands the joke.
'Strongest Hokage, my ass!'
No one knows who said it first, but this sentence has become the standard evaluation of Sarutobi Sasuke.
And it's widely acknowledged as a very fitting description.
It's safe to say that if Sarutobi Sasuke knew about this in the afterlife, he would jump out of his grave to fight Tang Ping.
Although the Hokage lineage tried to clear Sarutobi Sasuke's name.
Unfortunately, first, Danzo, the master of setting the pace, defected from the village, and then a book titled 'My Struggle' appeared out of nowhere.
This book, with Sarutobi Sasuke as the protagonist, starts with him betraying his brother, scheming, stealing his teacher, claiming the title of Hokage, and forming the Sarutobi clan army... and eventually becoming the Hokage.
Not only is the content explosive, but it also has a 'satisfying' flavor, making it irresistible for the uninitiated ninja world.
Needless to say, it sold like hotcakes!
In just a few days, it became a bestseller.
The book was released on the day Sarutobi Sasuke stepped down, not after his death.
As for who wrote the book, there's no need to guess; it's undoubtedly the Skyguard.
Initially, it was sold through the Skyguard's merchant association, and only certain people knew about the extensive inside information.
In 'My Struggle', Sarutobi Sasuke's misdeeds were exposed, making it impossible for the Hokage lineage to clear his name.
Even if they could restrict the book's sales in Konoha, it was sold throughout the ninja world, leaving them no choice but to lie low and endure the mockery.
Naruto hadn't read this book, so in his heart, 'Hokage Grandpa' remained kind and powerful.
As for the rumors and gossip, after being reassured by the Hokage a few times, he instantly believed that they were treating him well, solely to protect him from other ninja villages discovering his Jinchuriki identity.
It's safe to say that as long as he's happy, that's all that matters.
It must be said!
Thanks to Tang Ping's flapping butterfly wings, the original plot's Senju Hashirama, who was trampled by the Third Hokage, finally has a chance to prove himself worthy of the title 'God of Shinobi.'
You should know that in the original plot, he was sealed by Sarutobi Sasuke along with the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama.
With his old body, he fought two opponents, and it was a complete win.
So, in the original plot, no one questioned his title of 'Strongest Hokage.'
But now?
After witnessing Senju Hashirama's powerful move that could destroy a village in one go, anyone who dares to call Sarutobi Sasuke the 'Strongest Hokage' in front of them will surely get slapped and told, 'Are you blind?'
The entire lake surface was crowded with countless vines.
If it weren't for the occasional glimpses of water through the gaps, everyone might have thought they were in a garden instead of a lake.
Tang Ping didn't move at all; he just stood there, watching the vines wrap around his Divine Flame Incarnation.
If he wanted to dodge, he could have easily flown into the air, and even without flying, his Heaven Gathering Cloud Sword could have cleared the vines that entangled him.
But he did nothing.
Because he wanted to experience the pollen.
In the Flower Tree Realm Summoning, the most powerful thing wasn't the vines but the toxic gas emitted from the blooming buds after absorbing a large amount of chakra.
Once inhaled, this toxic gas would cause paralysis and unconsciousness.
"Open!"
Senju Hashirama stood atop the vines and shouted.
Following his voice, the flower buds suddenly opened, and the fragrance spread rapidly.
The first to fall was Niugui.
Even the Tailed Beast could not withstand this poisonous gas.
What annoyed Tang Ping was that after his opponent fainted, his massive body suddenly transformed into a tentacle of an octopus.
Yes, it was Niugui's unique survival ability.
In the original plot, Dazhu possessed the Mangekyou Sharingan, and even with Xianglin by his side, she was also deceived by this move. It was normal for Tang Ping to be caught off guard.
If it were Hyuuga Soratsuki, you dare to use this move, and he would surely discover it immediately.
One second, ten seconds, one minute!
Everyone watched expectantly at the hundred-meter-tall, god-like azure flame giant, hoping for him to suddenly collapse.
"Is that it?"
"No way, no way, the renowned Senju Hashirama wouldn't think that this would be enough to poison me, would he?"
Tang Ping's mocking voice echoed.
After entering Sage Mode, his usual disguise disappeared, and his playful personality naturally took over, resulting in his mockery being fully displayed.
"Damn brat!"
Hearing Tang Ping's mockery, countless people's teeth were grinding in anger.
Such a terrifying Wood Style, yet it was ineffective against the opponent?
In reality, Tang Ping was extremely satisfied with his current state.
Elemental Transformation + Divine Flame Incarnation!
This allowed him to ignore illusions and poisonous gases while 'piloting the Gundam'.
Even the poisonous gas that could affect Susanoo had no effect on him.
Who has ever heard of magma being poisoned?
Elemental Transformation!
The potential of this technique was truly exaggerated.
The only drawback was its high consumption.
In the past, this might have been a weakness, but with Tang Ping now possessing the Flaming Sun's Wings and the Immortal Body, it was no longer a disadvantage.
"Not bad, you are indeed an excellent junior!"
After discovering that the Flower Tree World Summoning was ineffective, Senju Hashirama sincerely praised him.
Clap! Then he clapped his hands.
"Wood Style: Wooden Man Technique!"
"Wood Style: Wooden Dragon Technique!"
He unleashed two S-rank Wood Style techniques in succession.
The surrounding vines quickly intertwined and merged, rapidly transforming into a short and sturdy green wooden man, and a long-hooked nose wooden dragon as thick as a cave."
A battle between gods!
Upon seeing the wooden man, the wooden dragon, and the flame giant not far away, everyone's minds were filled with this single thought.
This kind of combat was completely beyond their ability to intervene.
Only those with Dust Style or Tailed Beast powers were qualified to interfere in a battle of this level.
It must be said that after reaching the Hyper Shadow Rank, the battles became less visually appealing and thrilling than before.
Everyone was using their ultimate techniques in a head-on confrontation, waiting to see who would falter first.
The reason was simple.
They all had powerful defense systems, and without first breaking through these defenses or exhausting the opponent's chakra, defeating or killing them was almost impossible.
Seventy meters tall!
The wooden man was about this height.
The wooden dragon was about ten meters in diameter and several hundred meters long.
So powerful!
Even Tang Ping had to admit that the current Dazhu had indeed regained some of his peak state's brilliance.
Not only could he use Sage Mode, but he could also perform the Flower Tree World Summoning.
Now, except for the Thousand Hands, all his other abilities had been unsealed, at most, he couldn't perform at his peak state.
Just like the wooden man, if used in peak state, its size would be at least a hundred meters or more.
The wooden dragon was even more exaggerated; during its peak period, it could swallow a Tailed Beast Bomb and control the Nine-Tails alone.
"Hashirama!"
Tang Ping suddenly roared loudly.
Well, as a playful person, he had to imitate Lord Han at least once.
It was awkward, but it was quite interesting.
A terrifying flame erupted from the Divine Flame Incarnation.
Previously, Tang Ping had been suppressing and compressing the flame's temperature, so even standing on the lake's surface didn't evaporate the water.
But now, with full power unleashed, he instantly ignited everything around him.
The lake water evaporated, and the vines caught fire! The Divine Flame Incarnation was like a deity bathing in flames.
The vines that had been wrapped around him were the first to catch fire, turning into ashes.
After gaining freedom, Tang Ping prepared for a swift battle.
The previous bloodline network surgery had left him mentally exhausted, and he truly didn't have the mood to continue playing.
At the same time, he also needed to plan.
After all, if he were to crush them with an invincible posture, the upcoming Shinobi World War might end immediately.
That wouldn't do!
He had to give these guys a glimmer of hope for victory so that they would gather and allow him to defeat them all at once.
Otherwise, if they fought a guerrilla war, it would be a real headache.
(End of Chapter)
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