With Uchiha Kagami knocked out…
Hiruzen's team had to abandon their genjutsu-centered strategy.
They all stepped forward to face Kazuku.
The wood dragon at Kazuku's feet collapsed into rubble, letting him land on the ground.
Kazuku alone, facing the future Konoha elites!
Among them, Hiruzen and Danzo were the strongest.
Koharu and Homura next.
As for Torifu…
His strength was unclear.
In Naruto, he appeared twice, showing little prowess.
But…
As an Akimichi, Torifu likely mastered their clan's secret techniques.
"Using later Choji as a reference, Torifu's strength shouldn't be too weak."
Kazuku roughly analyzed the five.
"Hiruzen, among us, my taijutsu is the strongest." Torifu spoke, assigning tactics.
With Kagami out…
Relying on his genjutsu was unrealistic.
Hiruzen and the others glanced at Torifu.
"The Akimichi clan's secret techniques."
In a sense, Torifu's taijutsu was their strongest.
Thanks to the Akimichi's unique techniques.
Maybe…
Torifu could rival Kazuku's monstrous strength.
"Hiruzen, Danzo, use ninjutsu for feints. Koharu, Homura, seize the bells when you can."
Torifu took a deep breath, charging at Kazuku.
In this moment, he didn't care about their reactions, focusing on Kazuku's every move, channeling chakra to his arm.
Partial Multi-Size Technique!
Torifu's right arm swelled, hardened, becoming like a giant's, swinging a fist at Kazuku.
Though he couldn't control chakra like the Senju for monstrous strength, the Akimichi's technique…
Created another kind of monstrous strength!
Torifu's fist, larger than Kazuku's body, stirred the air, unleashing a fierce gust.
The massive fist closed in.
Aiming at Kazuku's chest, smashing down.
Even Kazuku felt strong pressure from it.
Hiruzen and Danzo moved, coordinating with Torifu, sealing Kazuku's retreat.
Forcing him to face the giant fist.
But to Kazuku, Torifu's actions were those of a brute.
"In Butterfly Chakra Mode, you might compete with my strength."
"But just regular Multi-Size Technique…"
Kazuku's eyes narrowed, calmly watching the fist.
He raised his arm, clenching a fist, channeling Hashirama's chakra, and swung.
Meeting Torifu's attack!
Boom!
Big and small fists collided.
One, amplified by size.
The other, boosted by vast chakra.
The forces matched briefly, unleashing a gale-like gust outward.
Even Hiruzen and Danzo hadn't expected a mere fist clash to produce such an effect.
They crossed arms to shield, pushed back by the gust.
After experiencing Kazuku's monstrous strength firsthand, Torifu realized…
How terrifying this seven-year-old was!
"Is Kazuku human…"
"He's a monster in human skin…"
Torifu gritted his teeth, always confident in his taijutsu.
Even prideful.
But now…
Forget one of him, two or three combined couldn't overpower Kazuku!
Torifu even marveled inwardly.
You couldn't grasp the urgent pressure and life-doubting powerlessness of clashing strength with Kazuku…
Without facing him.
Agony!
Pain shot from Torifu's fingers, spreading through his arm to his body!
Only now did Torifu regret his confidence.
He…
Shouldn't have charged!
After the intense clash, Torifu couldn't withstand it, stepping back, unloading the force, shrinking his arm to normal.
His fingers glowed red!
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
Meanwhile, Hiruzen formed seals, channeling chakra into the ground, using the environment to amplify the Earth Dragon's power.
Next second.
An Earth Dragon, rivaling Kazuku's Water Dragon Bullet, soared, targeting Kazuku, diving down.
Jaws wide, aiming to swallow him.
Facing the Earth Dragon, Kazuku clapped his hands.
"Nice power…"
"But."
"Not strong enough!"
Kazuku said lightly, clapping again, using Wood Dragon Technique to counter.
For Kazuku now, Wood Release plus Water Release…
Sufficed for most ninjutsu.
Rumble!
The wood dragon surged, racing at Hiruzen's Earth Dragon with lightning speed, roaring, biting its neck.
The dragons twisted in the sky.
One struggled, the other clamped down, crashing into a clearing.
Boom!
With a massive crash, the dragons carved a huge pit, the impact spreading, uprooting nearby trees, flattening them.
After unleashing powerful ninjutsu, Hiruzen's chakra drained rapidly.
Kazuku, however, remained composed.
No sign of chakra concerns.
Ninja typically peaked at sixteen or seventeen, with full muscle and chakra growth.
But…
Kazuku was only seven!
Such chakra at seven…
Left Hiruzen incredulous.
"Hiruzen, you okay…" Enma landed on Hiruzen's shoulder, worried for him.
To Enma, Kazuku was irrational.
His strength defied logic!
Far off, Tobirama, observing, was equally stunned.
He thought Kazuku's Wood Release was limited to Tree Wall or Piercing Trees.
Not effortlessly using Wood Dragon Technique!
Practically another Hashirama!
This thrilled Tobirama.
Big brother Hashirama had a successor!
My grandson Kazuku, Hokage material!
In this moment, Tobirama itched to jump in and fight Kazuku.
(End of Chapter)