Bang!
Lan's Grand Flame Fist slammed solidly into Fourth Raikage A's lightning armor.
With a dull boom, the shockwave spread in every direction, ripping another layer off the already shattered valley floor and sending broken stones flying.
Fourth Raikage A grunted, staggered several steps forward by the tremendous force. A charred scorch mark appeared on the lightning armor over his right arm; clearly, he had taken a hidden loss.
Lan was also shaken until his blood and qi churned, and his clenched right hand went slightly numb.
He was secretly alarmed.
This guy's defense and strength really lived up to the rumors. He was indeed a taijutsu-type powerhouse who used lightning to strengthen his body.
As expected of the future Fourth Raikage who would succeed the position during the Third Shinobi World War.
"So fast."
Fourth Raikage A turned around and looked at Lan standing on the ground. A flicker of surprise flashed through his eyes, then was replaced by thick battle intent.
"You little runt, you've got some skill! State your name. I, Fourth Raikage A, don't kill nameless ghosts!"
Lan gave a cold snort and deliberately lowered his voice, disguising it as an adult's deep tone.
"Tch, who cares whether you kill or not?"
"You're just a slightly stronger ant."
Just then, Dark Crow's voice came through the communicator again, carrying a trace of anxiety.
"Lan! Don't get dragged into a fight!"
"Kumogakure values strength above all else. As the next Raikage, Fourth Raikage A's strength is no small matter. If you don't use your full power, killing him will be extremely difficult!"
"And once you use your full power, your identity will be exposed again, just like before."
"Besides, his identity is sensitive. If he dies, Kumogakure's power structure will collapse, and that could directly trigger the