At the edge of Konoha's walls.
"Kazuma!"
Asuma was already fighting Kazuma with a Chakra Blade in each hand.
Kazuma swung his Shakujo Staff, blocking continuously.
At times, it even transformed into a chain whip.
Both were members of the "Guardian Shinobi Twelve" (twelve rookies), so their strength had originally been about equal.
But Asuma had returned to Konoha years ago and, relying on the Third Hokage's resources, had forcibly raised his strength by quite a bit.
The two Chakra Blades in his hands alone were worth a fortune.
Meanwhile, Kazuma spent all day scheming, and his own strength had improved very little.
He had fallen into a disadvantage from the start and was steadily forced back. If his subordinates had not often helped him,
Kazuma would have been killed long ago.
"Cough, cough..."
Fudo coughed twice, blood spilling from his mouth.
He stared ahead with an extremely grave expression.
A figure clad in green came flying at him with a fervent roar, delivering a kick.
"Let Konoha's Azure Beast punish you!"
"Konoha Strong Whirlwind!"
Might Guy unleashed a spinning kick with astonishing speed and power, striking toward Fudo.
Fuka beside him formed hand seals.
Earth Release: Rock Pillar Spear!
The ground instantly condensed into earthen spikes that shot toward Guy.
Yamato extended his arm, which transformed entirely into wooden rods and collided with the Rock Pillar Spears.
The interference was eliminated.
But Fuen, another man skilled in Earth Release, stood nearby.
Earth Release: Earth Style Wall!
An Earth Style Wall instantly rose before Might Guy. His kick was bound to strike it.
"Burn, my youth! Fifth Gate, Gate of Limit, open!"
An enormous wave of Chakra burst forth. With the Fifth Gate open, Guy's power surged instantly.
With a thunderous crash, he swept away the Earth Style Wall before