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The situation on the field changed far too quickly. Facing the various secret techniques of Root's experts, the Anbu ninjas were defeated almost at first contact. Only a handful of elite jonin still struggled to hold out amid Root's siege, but they would not last much longer.
Protected at the center by the Police Force, Sarutobi had no opportunity to lend aid. Orochimaru's presence had remained locked onto him the entire time; the instant he revealed an opening, his opponent would likely seize the chance to unleash a thunderous blow.
Sarutobi was not truly afraid of being ambushed. Although Orochimaru was somewhat stronger than expected, defeating him in a short time was impossible!
Even among those at the Kage-level, there were differences in combat power. The vast majority of Kage-level experts had their own strengths and weaknesses. Orochimaru, for example, excelled most at ninjutsu, while his genjutsu and taijutsu left something to be desired, at most reaching jonin level. Sarutobi, however, bore the title of "Professor of Ninjutsu." Not only had he mastered all five elemental natures and over a thousand ninjutsu passed down by Konoha, but his taijutsu and genjutsu were also at the Kage-level!
Like Nawaki, he had taken the broad path and achieved tremendous success with it. He had virtually no weaknesses. Whenever a Kage-level opponent of equal rank fought him, he could always find the right method to exploit the enemy's weak point and claim victory. Thus, he stood among the very strongest of Kage-level experts and was even called the "Strongest Hokage."
Although Sarutobi was already over fifty, and his