When the Sea Cows saw Sarutobi Hiruzen, they didn't even greet him. They charged straight at him with a punch.
One of the Sea Cows came bounding over excitedly, displaying astonishing jumping ability.
A fist came hurtling toward him, wrapped in a rush of wind. Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes.
"Even an animal's physical abilities are this incredible..."
"This level of strength is already comparable to a Taijutsu specialist."
But in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes, after mastering Lightning Release Chakra Mode, it still wasn't much to look at.
Sarutobi Hiruzen easily dodged to the side and pushed with one hand.
The enormous Sea Cow's body spun through the air,
and it slammed straight into a nearby reef.
"Moo moo moo!"
Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen was much stronger than they had expected, the Sea Cows weren't disappointed. On the contrary, they began chattering excitedly among themselves.
Sarutobi Hiruzen watched with interest.
These Sea Cows clearly had intelligence on par with humans, and they didn't seem hostile toward him.
That sudden attack hadn't seemed like an assault. It was more like...
"A challenge?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the Sea Cows' fervent eyes. They gazed at him as if he were the most beautiful woman in the world, and he found it a little overwhelming.
After a series of discussions,
the Sea Cows parted, and a taller, more composed one stepped forward. It seemed to be their leader.
It slowly approached Sarutobi Hiruzen, adopting a martial arts opening stance.
Now Sarutobi Hiruzen was sure: every one of these Sea Cows loved martial arts and was eager to learn from others.
"Come on..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.
He seemed to have some idea of what world this was, though he couldn't be certain yet.
The next second, a powerful gust of wind swept toward him. The