Just as Shikaki's side sank into fierce combat, the Third Hokage's side was just as intense.
If Shikaki's side was the flashing blades and blood-soaked shadows of ancient warfare, then the Third Hokage's side was the indiscriminate bombardment of modern war!
Whether it was the Third Hokage or Kakuzu, neither of them had shallow attainments in ninjutsu. Both were turret-type ninja. Their taijutsu was also decent, and Kakuzu even held a slight edge there, but unfortunately, the Third Hokage did not want to fight up close.
In the end, he had grown old. His physical condition was not what it once had been, and what he was best at was ninjutsu. There was no reason for him to abandon his strengths.
And after putting aside government affairs to focus on research, his level of ninjutsu had improved greatly again. So even facing Kakuzu's main body plus three mask monsters, the Third Hokage still appeared completely at ease.
No matter what ninjutsu Kakuzu used, the Third Hokage always had something to counter it.
Although both of them could be called all-rounders in ninjutsu, compared with the Third Hokage, Kakuzu's ninjutsu was still too one-dimensional, though the mask monsters barely made up for that with their ability to fly.
But to the Third Hokage, the result made no real difference.
However, despite being at a disadvantage, Kakuzu showed not the slightest bit of frustration. He still devoted all his energy to the battle.
Suddenly, Kakuzu's green eyes focused. He spotted a mistake from the Third Hokage, guided the flow along with it, and, taking advantage of the moment he pulled back, summoned the three mask monsters to fire from three directions!
Almost the instant the Third Hokage had just leaped down to the ground, three pillars of light—wind, fire, and lightning—shot toward