Visiting the Kurama Family, an Intimidating Everyday Outing

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "But Ren blocked it head-on."

"He possessed the Complete Body Susanoo."

"Not the half-bodied skeletal frame wielded by an ordinary Mangekyo, but a Complete Body Susanoo as tall as a mountain, capable of splitting peaks with a single sword strike."

"That was power only Madara Uchiha possessed back then."

"Even more terrifying was that Ren's control over ocular techniques and spiritual power surpassed Madara's from those days."

Asuma's breathing noticeably grew heavier.

"That is your judgment as well?"

"The First Hokage said it himself."

Hiruzen Sarutobi enunciated each word. "The First Hokage admitted that he had lost, and also admitted that Ren had yet to reach his limit."

"He has already surpassed the level of ordinary ninja."

"The size of a ninja army, conventional ninjutsu, and so-called elite sieges mean little before someone like him."

Asuma remained silent for a long time.

He had seen many powerful figures among the Twelve Guardian Ninja and had personally witnessed elite ninja fighting.

Yet one person destroying mountains and defeating the God of Shinobi head-on still lay far beyond his comprehension.

"Can humans truly possess such power?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly nodded.

"The Senju and Uchiha were descendants of the Sage of Six Paths to begin with."

"Their bloodlines differ from those of ordinary ninja."

"Once someone awakens the clan's highest power, they can gain strength far beyond that of conventional ninja."

Ren's ready agreement instead took Kurenai Yuhi by surprise.

She had originally prepared herself to visit several times and make repeated requests. She had even considered what she should offer as payment. After all, Kurama Yakumo's problem involved spiritual power and Kekkei Genkai. It was by no means something that could be solved casually.

But since Ren had agreed, she naturally would not delay.

"Yakumo cannot leave home for