Tsunade vs. Akatsuki

Outside Konohagakure, deep in the forest, dusk had already fallen. Fallen leaves swirled in the wind, rustling through the trees.

A figure, fleeing in panic, continued to run wildly through the woods.

"Faster!"

"Faster!"

It was a middle-aged man, his steps erratic, cold sweat pouring from his forehead. His face was pale, his eyes filled with terror. He was clearly at his limit, yet he dared not stop for even half a step.

He was once a chief physician at Konoha Hospital.

Tōdō Xiao Dong.

A few days ago, a medical malpractice incident had plunged him into an abyss.

Afterward, he used money to cover up his mistake. Fortunately, some high-ranking officials showed leniency, and he was only stripped of his Medical Ninja identity.

But Xiao Dong knew in his heart that he had completely lost his place in Konoha.

"Without money, without status, I no longer belong to this village."

As a ninja who had once studied in the Land of Wind, he had actually colluded with the Land of Wind's intelligence department.

Since Konoha doesn't welcome me, I'll go to the Land of Wind. The wealth he had accumulated in Konoha over the years had completely vanished. It was the perfect opportunity to sell Konoha's intelligence for new wealth.

A ninja's greatest loyalty is to their own country. But people like Tōdō Xiao Dong had long since lost their bottom line.

"As long as I escape to the border, everything can start anew."

"Faster!"

"Faster!"

But at this moment, the wind turned cold, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze suddenly.

He shuddered violently, suddenly feeling his limbs stiffen. His Chakra felt as if it were being drained away, making him unable to even control his body. In terror, he looked up and saw, amidst the shadows of the trees ahead, a figure slowly emerging.

It was a ninja wearing a black robe with red clouds, his face masked, revealing only his eyes, which held a chilling killing intent. Those eyes seemed to see through people's hearts, instilling in him a primal fear.

"Who... are you..."

As he opened his mouth, he found his tongue uncontrollable, unable to even utter a sound. He could only widen his eyes, his face a mask of horror as he stared at the approaching figure.

Xiao Dong's current feeling was like that of his patients, conscious but unable to move after general anesthesia, desperate and helpless.

A moment later, another figure appeared from the darkness. Still in red cloud black robes, carrying a giant sword on his back, the two belonged to the same organization.

"There's only one person," Biwa Juzo said indifferently.

"Don't kill him yet," Umino Fuga said from the side. "We want information from Konohagakure."

With that, he formed hand seals, and his Chakra directly invaded Tōdō Xiao Dong's Mental World. In front of Fuga, the latter was like a child, his memories all easily read.

A moment later, Fuga withdrew his Chakra, his expression calm.

"No valuable information, he's useless. Kill him."

His self-important intelligence was worthless before the other party.

This verdict was like the whisper of death, utterly cold.

Utter despair appeared in Tōdō Xiao Dong's eyes, just as he had told patients "incurable" countless times. Now it was his turn, finally experiencing the taste of being sentenced to death.

However.

"Stop!"

"Stop!"

A sharp voice tore through the forest, like thunder splitting the night sky.

Almost at the same moment the sound fell, a figure leaped forward like a lightning bolt, appearing before Tōdō Xiao Dong. A fierce Chakra impact erupted as she landed, shaking the ground. A powerful gust of air swept out, forcing Fuga and Biwa Juzo to retreat several steps before they could barely dissipate the violent impact.

Dust and smoke swirled in the forest, and as the gray mist dispersed, a figure stood tall and imposing.

Her green battle robe fluttered, and her entire body surged with immense power. It was Tsunade, one of Konohagakure's legendary Sannin!

To allow Shizune to see her junior student as soon as possible, Tsunade and Shizune had set off overnight and traveled without rest.

Just a few miles from Konohagakure, Tonton suddenly let out an alert cry, sensing something abnormal. Tsunade immediately followed the sound, heading straight for the scene of the incident.

Two ninjas in Red Cloud Black Robes were attempting to execute a Konohagakure Medical Ninja who had lost the ability to move.

All ninjas in the village were precious assets, and Tsunade didn't hesitate, charging forward directly.

Impulsive, unrestrained, Monster Strength – this was Princess Tsunade.

"You two," Tsunade said coldly, "How dare you hunt Konohagakure's Medical Ninja within the Land of Fire?"

Tsunade's gaze was like a knife, fixed on the two enemies in Red Cloud Black Robes before her.

Fuga's eyes were extremely serious, and he quickly formed hand seals. The surrounding air vibrated, and wisps of breeze swirled at his feet. The next moment, his figure turned into an afterimage in the wind, vanishing into thin air.

"I'd like to see for myself how much of the legend of Tsunade is true," Biwa Juzo snorted indifferently, showing no fear. He was no ordinary ninja; he was a man who could block a Tailed Beast Ball with the Kubikiribōchō, combat already ingrained in his blood.

He quickly formed hand seals.

"Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique!"

Boom--!

The entire forest was swallowed as if by a giant waterfall descending from the heavens. The water pressure was like a mountain, fiercely pouring down, churning trees and earth as it surged towards Tsunade.

But Tsunade remained as steady as a mountain. She stomped her foot, leaping into the air like a meteor streaking across the night. She leaped high.

"Painful Sky Leg!!"

Her figure plummeted suddenly, her right leg carrying the force of thunder and lightning as it smashed into the center of the surging water!

With a deafening explosion, a sonic boom tore through the silent forest. The terrifying impact erupted within the water column, shaking the surrounding air until even sound seemed to be momentarily sucked away. The previously raging waterfall, under that single kick, directly disintegrated, turning into fine mist that dispersed throughout the forest.

Tsunade landed from mid-air. The hard ground instantly cracked open, forming a giant pit, with gravel flying and shockwaves roaring.

Biwa Juzo's expression changed drastically. Looking at Tsunade before him, his heart turned cold.

He let out an angry roar, hefting his giant Kubikiribōchō, and charged straight at Tsunade. The blade cut through the air with unstoppable force, heading directly for Tsunade's face.

"Shizune, take the others and retreat," Tsunade said calmly, her tone chillingly cold.

After Shizune had taken the others away, The next instant, Tsunade's right fist shot out like a heavy hammer, smashing towards her opponent.

Monster Strength!

The moment the fist struck, the air was suddenly sucked away. Immediately after, a deafening roar erupted.

BOOM!!!

Trees were uprooted, the earth cracked, and flying stones rained down. Biwa Juzo was forced back three steps, the ninja clothes on his chest torn, blood gushing from the corner of his mouth.

"Her Monster Strength... is even stronger than the legends!" Juzo gritted his teeth, his eyes cold.

"Iruka, stop hiding," he roared in a deep voice, brandishing his sword defensively. "Use that move."

A voice echoed in the quiet air.

"Alright!"

The next moment, Juzo retreated rapidly, his hands forming seals with lightning speed. Simultaneously, Hayate Gekko emerged from the air in the forest, his hand seals equally swift.

"Water Style: Mist Barrier!"

"Wind Style: Spiraling Prison Wind Wall!"

Boom--!

A jet of high-pressure mist instantly erupted from the ground, converging and intertwining with wind blades, forming a bizarre, constantly rotating chakra storm. The dense fog obscured vision, and wind blades crisscrossed like a net, instantly trapping the entire battlefield in a pincer of Water Style and Wind Style.

Tsunade frowned slightly, her steps halting. Her senses were blocked, and the enemy's tracks seemed to have vanished completely.

"Wind Release combined with Water Release, to actually form this kind of jutsu..." Shizune exclaimed in a low voice.

"Can't stop me," Tsunade replied coldly.

She took a deep breath, then abruptly closed her eyes, blocking out all visual interference. She stomped her right foot down hard. Stones flew, and Tsunade focused her mind, sensing the flow of Chakra around her.

A faint vibration!

"To the rear left!"

Tsunade spun around suddenly, her right fist smashing out. The fist broke through the mist, piercing everything!

"Bang!!"

A dull thud, and Biwa Juzo's figure was sent flying by the punch. Then, the water dispersed.

Water Clone Technique!

"Your back!" Shizune cried out!

Fūga had already silently appeared, close behind Tsunade. He gently placed his palm on Tsunade's shoulder, Chakra threads sliding along her muscles, intending to sever Tsunade's tendons!

But in that instant, the Chakra within Tsunade erupted, violently repelling the invading Chakra threads!

She roared in anger, her left hand striking back with her elbow, a Thunderous Strike smashing into Fūga's jaw!

"Crack!!"

The sound of bone cracking was clear and sharp. Fūga was struck as if by lightning, sent flying backward, smashing through two thick trees before he could barely stop himself, blood spraying from his mouth!