Susanoo Armor, Surging Battle Intent

At this moment, Uchiha Feng's gaze blazed like a torch as he faced the masked man across the endless battlefield. Even the air around them seemed frozen by the tense atmosphere.

He drew a breath and shouted in a low, resolute voice, "Susanoo Armor! Activate!"

As his words fell, black energy surged around him, instantly converging into a majestic suit of armor. Like stars appearing at nightfall, it gleamed with mysterious and formidable light.

Every detail of the armor displayed exquisite craftsmanship. Its smooth lines complemented its sturdy plating perfectly, making it look incomparably imposing, like a god of war who had stepped out of an ancient legend.

Yet this was no ordinary suit of armor. It was the supreme technique Uchiha Feng had forged through countless days and nights of research, after delving deeply into the mysteries of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

The armor's structure came from the essence of the complete-body Susanoo. Through ingenious compression and reorganization, it not only reached unprecedented defensive strength but also greatly reduced chakra consumption, allowing him to move far more freely in battle.

More importantly, Susanoo's offensive power had also been significantly enhanced.

Susanoo's power slowly flowed forth, and an ink-black blade silently took shape, radiating a chilling glint. It carried an unparalleled pressure, like a falcon in the night, ever ready to swoop down upon its prey.

The complete Susanoo Armor was complete!

"Come on!! Masked man, let's fight!" He stared at the masked man, battle flames flickering in his eyes without the slightest trace of retreat.

Seeing Uchiha Feng's aggressive demeanor, the masked man curled his lips slightly and said coldly, "Hmph! I won't lower myself to your level!" His voice carried a hint of disdain, as though Uchiha Feng were beneath his notice.

"What? Are you running away?" Uchiha Feng's voice dripped with mockery. His eyes remained locked on the masked man as fierce battle intent surged within him.

However, the masked man ignored his provocation. He instantly transformed into a vortex and, amid warped light and shadow, vanished into thin air.

"Heh heh! So weak! That's all you've got!" Uchiha Feng looked toward the direction in which the masked man had fled and could not help muttering to himself, a mocking smile curling across his lips. His voice seemed especially lonely in the empty room, as if he were conversing with endless darkness.

"I really hope Madara revives soon. I truly want to have a great battle with him!" The desire to fight surged through him like a tide. The belligerent instincts in his blood had been completely awakened, leaving him with anxiety and restlessness that had nowhere to go. The tide of battle churned within his body.

Just then, the door was slowly pushed open, and the wooden door let out a soft, low creak.

Jiraiya walked in. His eyes swept across the room, only to be drawn to the scene before him. Looking at Uchiha Feng's domineering black Susanoo Armor, he raised a brow slightly. "Hm? Little Feng, what are you doing?"

Seeing that it was Jiraiya, Uchiha Feng relaxed and quickly withdrew the Susanoo Armor that shimmered with mysterious light. An awkward smile appeared on his face. "Haha, it's the Pervy Sage!"

A trace of concern flashed through Jiraiya's eyes as he asked, "You were attacked too?"

Uchiha Feng shook his head, his tone relaxed. "Not really an attack. Just some blind fool came looking for trouble." He shrugged, as though it were merely a small interruption in daily life.

Jiraiya smiled faintly and shook his head. "Little Feng, can you rein in that battle intent? If someone didn't know better, they'd think you were some murderous maniac. You look ready to kill someone."

Uchiha Feng raised a brow, sharp light flashing in his eyes as he refused to yield. "Pervy Sage, do you know who the strongest person in the ninja world is right now?"

Jiraiya shrugged, thought for a moment, then answered seriously, "The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, born in the Hidden Leaf Village, was a legendary figure hailed as a genius ninja. From his youth, he had displayed astonishing talent, and his remarkable aptitude for ninjutsu had set him apart from his peers.

As the teacher of the "Legendary Sannin," Hiruzen Sarutobi had participated in countless important battles during his younger days, repeatedly turning the tide through his outstanding performances.

He was famous not only for his exceptional combat abilities but also for bearing the titles of Ninja Hero and Professor of Ninjutsu.

He was proficient in all five nature transformations, and his terrifying strength was enough to make any opponent fear him.

Yet Uchiha Feng did not seem to care in the slightest. He said coldly, "Too weak. Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength is completely inadequate."

In Uchiha Feng's eyes, there were truly very few people capable of arousing his interest.

Those figures who had once dominated the ninja world had all already died.

Uchiha Madara, that legendary ninja of the past, had long since died. He would not revive until the Fourth Shinobi War.

Hashirama Senju was the same. In the original story, Orochimaru used Impure World Reincarnation to revive him during the Fourth Shinobi War.

As for Kaguya Otsutsuki, she had been sealed away by the Sage of Six Paths—Hagoromo Otsutsuki—and his brother Hamura Otsutsuki. She had become dust in the annals of history and would only appear near the finale.

As for Toneri Otsutsuki on the moon, he seemed to still be on his long path of growth and had yet to reveal his edge.

As for Indra Sasuke and Asura Naruto, their rise would still take another nine years.

Uchiha Feng pondered inwardly, If Itachi had the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, combined with his talent, his achievements definitely wouldn't be low.

Jiraiya suddenly said, "Little Feng, how can you talk about the Third like that? The Third Hokage is very strong."

Hearing this, Uchiha Feng could not help laughing, secretly finding it amusing. Everyone praised the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as the strongest Hokage. It was simply the biggest joke in the world.

First, there was the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. As Asura's reincarnation, he was known as the "God of Shinobi," and his status was beyond dispute. Not only did he hold an irreplaceable place in the history of the ninja world, but with his powerful Wood Release and fearless spirit, he had ushered in an era of peace.

Then there was the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. Although his brilliance was often overshadowed by Hashirama Senju in the original story, his strength was likewise not to be underestimated. Proficient in forbidden techniques such as the Flying Raijin Technique, his battle intelligence was exceptionally high, and as a member of the Senju Clan, his chakra reserves were astonishing as well.

Then there was the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. His mastery of the Flying Raijin Technique even surpassed that of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. His battle intelligence was practically the ceiling among Hokage, and his use of the Rasengan was equally masterful.

The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, was famous as a medical ninja, but her strength could never be underestimated. Her Monster Strength Fist could even shatter Susanoo's defenses with her bare hands, demonstrating her astonishing combat ability. At the same time, her medical skills were unmatched, capable of saving countless lives at critical moments.

Then came the Sixth Hokage, Kakashi. His Lightning Release was also masterful. In the era of Boruto, freed from the restraints of the Sharingan, his chakra reserves reached Kage level, making up for some of his previous shortcomings and displaying immense combat power.

And the Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki, was the true strongest Hokage. Not only was he the Nine-Tails' jinchuriki, possessing Sage Mode and Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, but his skill at forming Rasengan even surpassed that of his father, Minato Namikaze. He had also obtained the Six Paths Yang Power, reaching Six Paths-level combat strength.

Most importantly, Naruto's Talk no Jutsu was the very essence of the entire Naruto series! His words were as sharp as blades, always capable of moving people's hearts at crucial moments and winning victory in battle.

Now look at the Third Hokage. Aside from mastering chakra of all five attributes, he had nothing worth mentioning. That set of brainwashing rhetoric about the Will of Fire was probably his greatest achievement in life.

As for teaching the Legendary Sannin, that was simply because Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru possessed tremendous talent themselves. With any normal teacher, the result would have been the same.

In short, gold would shine wherever it was.

In Uchiha Feng's view, the Third Hokage was nothing more than trash who only knew how to brainwash people with the Will of Fire.