Now that Sarutobi Toru had mastered Sage Art Lightning Release Chakra Mode—Black Lightning Release that far surpassed ordinary Lightning Release—along with the authentic Kumogakure method for circulating Lightning Release chakra, all these enhancements combined had brought his taijutsu to a level even he himself could not clearly gauge.
In any case, the sixth senses Hatake Sakumo and Might Duy had honed through years of battle kept warning them without pause. The seemingly ordinary Sarutobi Toru before them felt like some kind of Primordial Monster. Getting close meant certain death.
Thus, though both were ordinarily elite taijutsu ninja, their faces were now grave and hesitant. Even knowing this was merely a test, the immense pressure kept them from daring to launch an attack.
"What, neither of you is making a move? Then I'll go first." After waiting a while longer, Sarutobi Toru grew slightly impatient and spoke.
Hatake Sakumo, why were you copying your son Kakashi? Kakashi held up Lightning Cutter while chatting with people, and you were standing there holding Light Release and striking a pose?
As for Might Duy, that was even more ridiculous. You had already opened the Eight Gates, yet you were not rushing in to deal damage. Was something wrong with your head?
Sarutobi Toru had not considered at all how terrifying the aura he now gave off was to perceptive top-tier experts. It left the two of them afraid to attack him head-on, fearing that one misstep would get them instantly killed.
Sarutobi Toru slightly raised a hand. Black lightning erupted from his palm in an instant, condensing into a sword of light that stabbed straight toward Hatake Sakumo.
Clang! Hatake Sakumo raised the White Fang Dagger in his hand. Brilliant light flared from the blade as it blocked the black lightning sword. Though it