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"On the count of three, we start~~"
Standing by the stone table, Shizune held Hao Shuai's and Tsunade's hands and calmly counted, "One~ two~ three, start!"
"Ha!"*2
As Shizune's words fell, a terrifying aura erupted from Hao Shuai and Tsunade's clasped hands.
The shock wave swept through the area, sending dust billowing everywhere. Shizune had to clutch the little pig and retreat quickly to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
The stone table beneath their arms remained intact, thanks to both of them keeping their strength from damaging it. Otherwise, it would have shattered long ago.
Even so, it shook violently, and clearly wouldn't hold out much longer.
But neither of them paid it any mind. They stared intently at each other.
Hao Shuai could feel that Tsunade's strength was formidable, especially the Chakra.
Using the principles of her monster strength technique, she concentrated it in her palm, producing extraordinary force.
Tsunade's strength was impressive, but against Hao Shuai now, it was like an insect trying to shake a tree.
That was without even considering Hao Shuai's abundant true essence. As for his physical strength alone, even he didn't know where his limit lay.
After all, his body of steel had been bathed in sunlight day and night, and it had been a long time since he'd faced an opponent who could make him give his all.
Forget giving his all—he hadn't even faced an enemy who could withstand half his strength.
Hao Shuai was off in his own thoughts, unaware that Tsunade's expression had already turned extremely grim.
She had noticed how absentminded Hao Shuai was. Even worse, she couldn't overpower an opponent like him—in fact, she was starting to struggle to hold him back.
It left her utterly frustrated and furious!
So she turned her resentment into