No More Humiliation! The Three Ninjas' Battle of Fame!

"I shall accept your life without ceremony!"

As Salamander Hanzo launched his attack, an iron weight attached to a chain flew rapidly toward Tsunade.

Just as Hanzo had said, anyone who allowed themselves to fall into such peril, becoming a living target for the enemy, was undoubtedly an idiot, a fool!

But could the dignified Konoha Jonin, granddaughter of the First Hokage, and Princess Tsunade of the Land of Fire truly be a fool?

Obviously not! (With the exception of her gambling, of course.)

"Uzumaki Style: First Form: Sky Chaser!"

Tsunade tilted her head and grinned. Taking advantage of the momentum, she unleashed the Uzumaki Style Taijutsu, easily dodging Hanzo's attack while seizing the recovery window after his ninjutsu!

"Uzumaki Style: Second Form: Modified: Super Strength Fist!"

Her fist, wreathed in immense chakra, smashed down directly toward Salamander Hanzo's head!

"What!"

Hanzo's eyes widened in astonishment.

He was not only shocked that Tsunade could borrow force from thin air, but also awestruck by the sheer quality and quantity of the chakra surging from her fist!

Facing this "delicate jade hand" laden with such a massive amount of chakra, even Salamander Hanzo had to choose discretion over valor and temporarily avoid the brunt of the blow.

"Water Style: Water Body Flicker!"

Poof.

Seeing her strike fail and fate not on her side, Tsunade did not lose heart. Instead, she adjusted her chakra circulation path, further increasing her chakra output!

"Uzumaki Style: Second Form: Modified: Unrivaled Super Strength!"

Her fist, carrying an excessive amount of chakra, landed squarely, instantly inflicting heavy damage on the salamander named "Ibuse" beneath her. It transformed into a cloud of white smoke, ending the summoning and returning it to its habitat.

"Oh no!"

Seeing himself "checkmated," Hanzo felt a jolt in his heart!

Tsunade's punch had not only cost him the assistance of Ibuse but had also robbed him of his footing!

He plummeted straight down from the air.

"Ninja Art: Hidden Multiple Snake Hands!"

Acting as an opportunist, Orochimaru certainly would not miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance. He struck while the iron was hot, launching an attack at the falling Hanzo!

"Lord Leader! Lord Hanzo!"

Shinda and Heiji's eyes were bloodshot with rage. They wanted to step forward to help, but they were pinned down firmly by Qi Luna and could not break free at all!

Just as Orochimaru's attack was about to hit Hanzo, Hanzo suddenly tore off his mask and spat a thick, toxic mist from his mouth.

The poison gas spread rapidly, instantly obscuring the line of sight in the area. Orochimaru frowned and quickly retreated to avoid being corroded by the mist.

Tsunade also became vigilant, focusing her chakra into her eyes as she tried to pierce through the mist to locate Hanzo.

Just then, several kunai attached with explosive tags flew out from the toxic fog, hurtling toward Tsunade and Orochimaru.

"Ninja Art: Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!"

Orochimaru was quick-witted; he threw a shuriken and then multiplied it into several, intercepting the kunai one by one.

Taking advantage of this gap, Hanzo used Water Style to move rapidly under the cover of the toxic mist.

He prepared to circle behind Tsunade and the others to seek a new opportunity to attack.

Just as Hanzo was about to circle behind Tsunade, Jiraiya, who had been observing from the shadows, suddenly appeared. Countless fine white needles shot toward Hanzo.

"Ninja Art: Needle Jizo!"

Hanzo had not expected Jiraiya to appear so suddenly. Unable to dodge in time, he was struck by the needles, his body instantly riddled with holes like a sieve before he crashed heavily to the ground.

The fallen Hanzo's body eerily transformed into a puddle of water, while he himself appeared not far from the three of them.

"Water Style: Water Clone!"

Clearly, Jiraiya's attack had not hit Hanzo's true body...

And so, this great battle continued for an entire day.

It lasted until the first light of dawn the next day, which tore through the curtain of night like sharp blades.

The battlefield was filled with a deathly silence, permeated everywhere with the smell of gunpowder and puddles of varying sizes—the evidence of the battle they had waged from yesterday until now!

Of the seven people in the center of the battlefield, three were panting heavily, looking as if they might collapse at any moment.

There was another who, while in better condition than the previous three, clearly showed signs of immense exhaustion.

Only one person appeared quite relaxed, sitting grandly atop two men who were stacked together and bound tightly with ropes.

"Let's end it here!"

"I'll consider this battle a victory for you Konoha shinobi, and I'll grant you a way out..."

Salamander Hanzo stood atop the head of Ibuse, who had recovered from its injuries and been summoned back once more.

He held an arrogant posture, though his voice betrayed a lack of vigor.

"I don't need your pity! We can still keep fighting!"

Jiraiya immediately retorted with a sharp shout.

"That's right! It's not over until the end!"

Tsunade also chimed in sternly.

"Indeed, the three of you, along with that brat from the Uzumaki Clan, are all quite formidable. You've even managed to push me to this point! To be so young and yet so impressive—it truly is remarkable."

"That is precisely why I am sparing your lives. Go, and return to challenge me once you have become stronger."

"As the price for my concession, state your names."

Salamander Hanzo made his request with a calm expression. As a legendary warlord, he was, at this moment, openly accepting the defeat within his victory.

"Jiraiya!"

"Tsunade!"

"Orochimaru!"

The three supported one another, answering in turn with resolute expressions.

"And you? The red-haired brat?"

After hearing the names of the three, Hanzo turned his gaze toward the boy who had single-handedly suppressed his "right and left hands."

"Me?"

"Qi Luna! I am Qi Luna of the Uzumaki Clan!"

Qi Luna hadn't reacted at first, but after confirming there was no eighth person present, she grinned.

"Your names are now deeply etched into my memory. Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Qi Luna of the Uzumaki—from this day forth, I, Hanzo, shall call you the Konoha Sannin and the Konoha Red Peak. You shall bear these titles of glory earned by your own strength!"

With that, Salamander Hanzo turned and stepped down from atop Ibuse, dispelling his summoning and even sheathing his weapon.

He walked toward Qi Luna with a desolate expression.

Qi Luna understood immediately; she quickly retreated to the side of Tsunade and the others, retracting the Adamantine Chains that had been coiled around Shinda and Heiji.

In the end, this great battle drew to a complete close, with Salamander Hanzo choosing to concede in order to preserve his subordinates and the strength of Amegakure, bestowing the titles of Sannin and Red Peak upon them as the result.

With this, the Konoha northern battlefield in the Land of Rain was effectively declared a victory!

At the same time, in the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha had once again asserted its might to the shinobi world, standing almost as the victor of the conflict!

Author's Note:

The major battles of the Second Shinobi World War effectively end here.

Regarding the fact that Salamander Hanzo did not have as easy a time as in the original work, and whether his attitude was as arrogant, my personal setting here is that in the original, the Sannin were suppressed by Ibuse's poison, which is why they were nearly crushed.

This time, with the protagonist helping to resolve the poison mist, coupled with the improvements in Tsunade's mobility and attack power, Hanzo had a very difficult fight.

As for his change in attitude, it is because his "right and left hands" were actually captured alive by an eleven or twelve-year-old boy; his composure had somewhat shattered.