Heavenly Pain Kick

Tsunade's eyes lit up; he really could do it!

"You really can? That makes things much easier!"

"I want every drop of the wine you brew!"

Zhou Cheng smiled faintly. Just because I can doesn't mean I have to brew it!

"Brewing wine is backbreaking work that requires a massive amount of time. I set up this arena because I'm seeking death; it's impossible for me to go off and brew wine."

Seeing the change in Tsunade's expression, Zhou Cheng continued:

"If one day I change my mind and no longer want to die, and I stop holding this arena, perhaps I'll try brewing some."

The people beneath the arena heard that Zhou Cheng could brew such divine wine, and all of them wore greedy expressions.

If they kept a bottle of this wine at home, they wouldn't have to fear the hidden injuries left behind after training or combat.

Upon hearing the first part of Zhou Cheng's words, they all wore disappointment on their faces. How could someone seeking death possibly go off to brew wine?

But hearing the latter part, their hopes were reignited.

They had to train hard and deal high damage; perhaps that would stir his desire to live.

Tsunade looked troubled. There was only one bottle of this wine now, not even enough for her to drink, let alone share with Uchiha Izumi?

Thinking of Uchiha Izumi's parents, Tsunade gritted her teeth and decided to go all out:

"I'll come to your place tonight!"

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade!"

Uchiha Izumi bowed to Tsunade, then cast a grateful glance at Zhou Cheng before stepping off the arena alone.

"Begin your second attack!"

Zhou Cheng walked back to the spot where he had been standing all along and beckoned to Tsunade with his finger:

"Come on over!"

His tone was truly arrogant!

Tsunade was already in a foul mood because of the wine, and now that Zhou Cheng was speaking to her in such a tone, her fury ignited instantly:

"Brat, since you're so intent on seeking death, I'll grant your wish!"

"No one has ever dared to speak to me like that!"

The aura around Tsunade surged again, and many people couldn't help but take a few steps back.

They didn't want to get caught in the crossfire of an enraged Kage-level powerhouse; they hadn't even received their rewards yet.

Zhou Cheng's expression remained unchanged. Through so many people helping him test it out, he had already deduced that even if the Sage of Six Paths came, he wouldn't be able to harm him in the slightest!

Unless he broke the shield first!

Tsunade concentrated her chakra into her feet and leaped high into the air.

All the chakra in her body gathered in her heel in an instant, and she stomped fiercely toward Zhou Cheng:

"Heavenly Pain Kick!"

Boom!

Tsunade's foot slammed heavily onto Zhou Cheng's head, producing a massive, muffled thud.

This kick could easily topple a building.

Many people didn't dare to look, fearing the sight of a shattered skull or brains splattering everywhere.

With a kick like that, he was definitely done for!

Even a Jonin would undoubtedly die if they took this kick to the head.

The head, after all, could be considered the weak point of every ninja.

The arena shook violently, though it did not collapse.

Then the ground began to tremble, and a violent gale swept through the surroundings, forcing those in the front row to squint as their clothes whipped loudly in the wind.

Tsunade landed on the ground and finally calmed down, her expression changing instantly.

Oh no, I went too hard, and I hit him right in the head. This kid really won't survive!

She wore a look of regret. If I kill him, who's going to brew wine for me?

Itachi, Shisui, and Uchiha Izumi immediately ran toward the arena.

Regardless of anything else, Zhou Cheng had been a massive help to them, and they hadn't even repaid his kindness yet; he couldn't die.

Tsunade thought he was standing still because his brain had already been pulverized by her kick, so she hurried forward to check his condition.

Suddenly, Zhou Cheng moved, startling Tsunade into taking a step back.

Zhou Cheng rotated his neck left and right, up and down. That was quite the kick, he thought, before spitting out a single sentence:

"Now that's more like it!"

"I really hope everyone can treat me like this!"

A set of numbers floated above his head.

-21098.

[Damage dealt: 21,098 points]

[Remaining shield HP: 9,999,999,894,030]

[Damage Rank: Purple]

[Reward obtained: Purple Blind Box]

Over twenty thousand damage—it was even higher than the damage from Shisui's Susanoo!

As expected of a Kage-level powerhouse.

A strike delivered in anger is truly extraordinary.

"You're... unharmed?"

"Impossible!"

"That kick landed directly on your head. Even a Kage-level powerhouse would suffer some injuries from that blow."

"You're just a Genin..."

Tsunade finally realized that Zhou Cheng was definitely not as simple as he appeared; being a Genin was merely what he wanted to show the world.

The way she looked at Zhou Cheng changed.

Is he also Kage-level?

To be able to take my kick without a scratch, his strength must already surpass the Five Kage.

But how is that possible? He looks like he's only fifteen or sixteen. At that age, reaching Elite Jonin is already the mark of a genius among geniuses.

Let alone Kage-level; there have only been a handful of such people in the history of the ninja world.

Surpassing the Five Kage is absolutely impossible!

Then, does he have some special ninjutsu that can instantly increase his defense?

Yes, that must be it.

The people around them were all stunned, their mouths hanging wide open.

"How is this possible? That was Lady Tsunade's Heavenly Pain Kick; it can shatter the very earth."

"Zhou Cheng is completely fine, and he even looks like he's enjoying it."

"He hasn't been kicked into stupidity, has he?"

"Kicked into stupidity? That's impossible; a hit like that would have taken his head clean off!"

Everyone once again recalibrated their understanding of Zhou Cheng's strength.

No one would ever believe he was just a Genin again.

Tsunade steadied her mind and stood upright, her attitude toward Zhou Cheng having already shifted.

Even if he possessed a special ninjutsu, it would still require a massive amount of chakra to support it.

Under the attack of a Kage-level powerhouse, no ninjutsu could defend against such a blow relying solely on the chakra reserves of a Genin.

Itachi and Shisui exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock and reverence.

Perhaps only Susanoo could safely defend against Lady Tsunade's Heavenly Pain Kick head-on.

They pondered it in their minds; even if they used Earth Style for defense, it would be easily shattered.

Yet, Senior Zhou Cheng had taken that blow squarely with his own head—it was truly terrifying!

Little stars appeared in Uchiha Izumi's eyes. So handsome, so strong!

Her mother once said that Lady Tsunade's strength was absolutely at the pinnacle of the ninja world, especially when she released the Yin Seal.

Her terrifying strength rivaled that of the Third Hokage.

For Zhou Cheng to be completely unscathed after taking a hit from a Tsunade of such caliber was truly unimaginable.

On the arena, a Purple Blind Box appeared in Zhou Cheng's hand, which he tossed toward Tsunade.

"Here, your reward!"

Tsunade hurriedly caught it and opened the blind box impatiently, muttering to herself:

"Sake, sake, sake!"

Inside the box lay a book, the cover reading: Complete Guide to Dice Gambling.

[Complete Guide to Dice Gambling x1]

[A Complete Guide to Dice Gambling from the God of Gamblers World]

[Once learned, you will be the God of Dice]

[Host received a critical hit reward: Mastered Dice Gambling]

Zhou Cheng watched as Tsunade cheered and kissed the Complete Guide to Dice Gambling frantically, his eye twitching. Are you kidding me!

A Kage-level powerhouse finally comes to break my shield, and you open a box for booze and gambling?

Zhou Cheng's composure nearly shattered!