In the First's sea of trees, the Third darted nimbly between the branches like a monkey, gripping the Adamantine Staff.
But he was old, and his body was growing heavier by the moment.
His opponents were not only the extraordinary First and Second, but also Impure World Bodies. No matter how many times they were destroyed, they recovered in the blink of an eye.
As time passed, the situation grew increasingly unfavorable for the Third.
An eye suddenly opened on the Adamantine Staff. "We can't keep this up!"
There was no doubt about it.
Enma, transformed into the Adamantine Staff, had realized how unfavorable the situation was and was reminding the Third that he had to change tactics.
"Ugh!"
The Third let out a long sigh, unable to voice his frustration.
He knew better than anyone, as the Ninjutsu Professor, that the only way to deal with Impure World Reincarnation was with a Sealing Technique.
But sealing had a prerequisite: first, he had to suppress his target.
And right now, he could barely hold his own. How could he possibly seal them?
The First and Second's Impure World Bodies were considerably stronger than the ones Orochimaru had summoned during the Chunin Ninja Exams in the original timeline.
In other circumstances, the Third could have chosen to avoid their sharpest attacks. But now, the First and Second had been desecrated with a Forbidden Jutsu by his own student. If he, the Hokage, didn't step forward, was he supposed to expect someone else to clean up the mess for Konoha?
Seeing the Third sigh, Enma asked, puzzled, "Where are the reinforcements? Aren't we in the village?"
Dodging the attacks of the sea of trees, the Third replied, "Just hold on a little longer. Support will be here soon!"
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