In the Forest, the oppressive atmosphere hung like a mountain over their heads. Hatake Sakumo and Kakuzu stood less than ten steps apart, lightning flashing in their eyes as their gazes collided in midair.
The momentum of both sides continued to rise, crushing the space between them. Neither could retreat even half a step.
Hatake Sakumo gripped the White Fang Blade tightly. Lightning flickered into existence, electric arcs dancing around it.
Kakuzu formed hand seals with both hands, and the three masks swelled with massive chakra. The next move would be crucial.
Both men's eyes narrowed slightly. The chakra gathered in their hands had reached its critical point!
Just as the two were about to strike...
A change erupted!
A green shadow rapidly descended from the sky, and the gale it created formed a visible wave in the air.
Looking up, all they could see was a green speck, yet the exaggerated roar of the wind rang beside their ears.
Hatake Sakumo and Kakuzu's expressions both changed slightly. The same thought flashed through their minds: that terrifying attack was enough to shatter a boulder!
There was absolutely no way to take it head-on!
"Heavenly Foot of Pain!" With a sharp cry, immense force suddenly descended.
Boom!
Unlike the ninja sandals and socks worn by ordinary people, a dark high heel wrapped around a delicate little foot was raised high overhead before crashing down onto the ground.
Crack crack crack crack!!
Thick, bowl-sized cracks spread outward like a spiderweb.
Tsunade, dressed in green, stood alone amid the rubble against the wind. The surrounding trees seemed to have been blown down by the fierce gale.
Tsunade stood tall like a war goddess, a woman no less imposing than any man!
Kakuzu was the first to leap back. A drop of cold sweat