Bang!
Once again, Divine Zetsu's body flew backward in one direction like a bullet fired from a chamber, finally crashing to the ground with a bang.
Step! Step!
Just then, a series of footsteps rang out, and a figure clad in red armor appeared beside Divine Zetsu. It was the First Hokage.
"Heh heh, Lord Divine Zetsu, you seem to be in quite a sorry state."
Orochimaru's voice came from within the First Hokage's body.
"Hmph!"
Faced with Orochimaru's mockery, Divine Zetsu merely snorted and did not retort.
Whoosh!
At that moment, a red-haired figure flashed out and stood before the two of them. It was Naraku.
"Leaf Great Whirlwind!"
Naraku let out a low shout. His body then leaped high into the air, his right leg whipping toward Divine Zetsu like a steel lash.
Bang!
A violent impact rang out. This time, there was no sensation of sending something flying; Naraku only felt as though his right leg had struck an iron plate.
It was the First Hokage. He had raised his right arm and blocked Naraku's attack with his elbow.
Naraku's lips curled slightly at the sight, and intense fighting spirit burst from his body.
Boom!
The next moment, a wild aura rose from his body as pale blue chakra surged rapidly out of him.
"Leaf Strong Whirlwind!"
In an instant, Naraku's body flickered, and his other foot lashed forward at lightning speed.
Bang!
That kick instantly struck the First Hokage in the waist. The tremendous force traveled through his body, forcing him to stagger several steps back.
However, he quickly steadied himself.
Monstrous Strength was a taijutsu that gained immense power by detonating chakra. It might have some effect against other shinobi, but against the First Hokage, its effectiveness was extremely limited.
Naraku's Monstrous Strength had been