Golden chakra enveloped Naruto.
He charged at Gato.
Gato smiled.
"The Hokage really is impressive."
He charged forward too.
Their fists collided.
A massive shockwave spread out.
The ground cracked instantly.
"So strong." Kiyomi swallowed.
"Focus," Kawaki said. "Don't worry about them."
Kiyomi nodded.
She continued using Lightning Release to suppress Kawaki's Karma.
On the other side, Sasuke faced the tall man.
"You're Uchiha Sasuke, aren't you?" the man said. "I've heard a lot about you."
"Who are you?" Sasuke asked.
"My name is Diluda," the man said. "I'm a Kara Inner Faction Member."
"An Inner Faction Member..." Sasuke tightened his grip on the Kusanagi Sword.
"Come on," Diluda said. "Show me what the Uchiha can do."
He charged at Sasuke.
He was incredibly fast.
Sasuke barely managed to dodge.
Diluda's fist struck the ground.
The ground collapsed instantly.
"What incredible strength," Sasuke said with a frown.
He activated his Sharingan.
His red eyes fixed on Diluda.
"The Sharingan?" Diluda laughed. "It won't help you."
He charged again.
Sasuke swung his sword at him.
But Diluda's body suddenly hardened.
The Kusanagi Sword struck him with a metallic clang.
"What?" Sasuke's eyes widened.
"My body has been modified," Diluda said. "It's as hard as steel."
He punched at Sasuke.
Sasuke blocked with his sword.
But the immense force still sent him flying.
"Teacher Sasuke!" Kiyomi shouted.
"Don't get distracted!" Kawaki said.
Kiyomi gritted her teeth.
She could only keep suppressing Kawaki's Karma.
The old man stood where he was, watching everything unfold.
"Interesting," he said. "The Leaf's shinobi really are no ordinary opponents."
"But if this goes on, you'll lose."
He raised his cane.
Black energy shot out again.
This time, it was aimed at Kiyomi.
"Kiyomi!" Kawaki shouted.
Kiyomi wanted to dodge, but she couldn't let go.
The black energy