Over here, Naruto and Sasuke were playfully roughhousing with each other.
Meanwhile, at the Sarutobi Clan Grounds, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Haku before him.
"Are you ready, Haku?"
"This power may be a little too intense for someone your age."
Haku nodded with a resolute expression.
"With Konoha facing such a crisis,"
"I want to do my part as well."
"And Lord Third Hokage has made many preparations for me."
"I think I'll be fine."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and took a large golden goblet from a scroll.
It faintly emitted a chill, and inside it was none other than the Teigu [Demon's Extract].
After Sarutobi Hiruzen unified the Empire and built the [Immortal Dragon King], he naturally did not overlook the Super Danger Beast from the north.
He extracted its blood and created this new [Demon's Extract].
Clearly, in the Ninja World, Haku was the most compatible candidate for [Demon's Extract].
Haku possessed the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, which happened to match the freezing attribute of [Demon's Extract].
Of course, Haku had been too young before. His physique had not been strong enough to withstand the power of [Demon's Extract].
But now that Sarutobi Hiruzen had brought Sea King meat capable of greatly strengthening the body, Haku had eaten it for several days, and his physique had already risen to an entirely new level.
By Sarutobi Hiruzen's estimation, there would be no problem with him enduring [Demon's Extract].
With the Akatsuki Organization's many experts looming ahead, Konoha was still somewhat lacking in terms of top-tier combat power. That was why Sarutobi Hiruzen had thought of [Demon's Extract].
Haku slowly lifted the golden goblet before him and, following the stirrings in his heart, drank the [Demon's Extract] within in one gulp.
Immediately afterward, an intense chill spread from Haku's body.
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