"So that's how it was. All these years, I neglected your feelings. Sorry, B."
A smiled, though his expression looked somewhat bitter.
"Brother A, being so wishy-washy doesn't sound like something you'd say."
"You're asking for a beating. I was going easy on you just now. Otherwise, do you really think your strength could match mine!?"
A punched Killer B directly on the top of his head.
"Ow, ow, ow!"
The two returned to how they had once been, exchanging smiles.
Then, Killer B turned his gaze toward Naruto and Tsunade, who were fighting nearby.
"So this is the First Hokage's bloodline limit—the Wood Release Jutsu of the God of Shinobi?"
A and Killer B stood side by side.
"That's right. Wood Release has an innate suppressive effect on tailed beasts and can restrain their power."
"That kid Naruto Uzumaki is pretty clever. He knows to shrink himself down to avoid getting hit by the Wood Golem and having his tailed beast Chakra suppressed."
"He truly is that man's son. His battle instincts far surpass those of ordinary people."
Unfortunately, Naruto had no idea what the others thought of him.
His nerves were taut as he constantly dodged and weaved, evading the Wood Golem's hammering fists and grasping hands again and again.
In truth, he had only become a mini Nine-Tails because he was not yet proficient at Tailed Beast Transformation.
"Granny Tsunade, your Wood Golem can't hit me at all."
"Take this—Tailed Beast Flash Bomb!"
The mini Nine-Tails instantly accelerated, becoming an orange-yellow flash. It continually flickered around the Wood Golem's limbs and torso, using both claws to leave deep gashes across its body again and again as wood chips flew everywhere.
Tsunade frowned. Honestly, she had only intended to test Naruto's strength. As long as he earned her