Clang!
Unfortunately, Kosuke had still underestimated Han, a Dunamis User and Tailed Beast Knight. Before the bewildered Danzo could come back to his senses, the great iron pot, warped by the searing heat of the steam, smashed down in front of the two of them.
"You actually dared make a fool of me!"
Steam spraying from all over his body, Han tore through the heavy curtain of water and stared darkly at Maruboshi Kosuke, who was preparing to run. His thundering iron fist suddenly rose, and a terrifying pressure that drove men to despair rushed straight at them.
Maruboshi Kosuke's pupils shrank. The threat of death forced his brain to subconsciously switch into life-flashing-before-his-eyes mode. Just as he had recalled the embarrassing childhood incident where he used a mission as an excuse to peep at the women's bath, Danzo, off to the side, abruptly turned, and his already huge buttocks instantly swelled.
"Butt Release: Butt Enlargement Technique."
"Pfft—!"
There was only a muffled sound. Danzo's face went abruptly pale, then, under the scorching heat, turned the color of pig liver. Even so, he gritted his teeth and shouted to the leaf ninja in the field who had not yet lost the ability to move, "Take the wounded and leave first!"
"My Lord Danzo!"
Maruboshi Kosuke's expression tightened at the sight. He drew the Willow Leaf Longsword from his back with a backhanded motion, its sharp Sword Intent making people look over. But Danzo knew very well that Sword Intent of that level alone could not possibly contend with Han, who possessed Tailed Beast Power.
"Go! Staying here will only make you burdens to me."
"Mm..."
Maruboshi Kosuke looked deeply at Danzo, who was standing in front of him, then slowly loosened the large hand gripping his sword hilt. His gaze