Enraged by fury, the Third Raikage transformed into a bolt of lightning, charging straight at Ryuuzaki Eiji!
The Raikage's fist swung forward like a giant hammer, yet it was intercepted mid-air by Eiji's Limitless!
Eiji clenched his fist and punched out; though heavy, it landed on the Raikage's body with only a dull thud, failing to inflict any substantive damage!
Glancing down at the fist striking his chest, the Raikage wore a look of disdain.
"Fists? Hmph! I knew your Chakra wasn't unlimited, and finally, you can't release that dangerous red attack anymore, can you!?"
That was a relief, as the Raikage had been secretly anxious.
If an attack like the one called "Red" from earlier came again, he might actually have met his end here!
"Oh, is that so?"
Eiji's tone remained flat.
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As soon as those words fell, a loud, robust voice rang out from the crowd, and a ninja with jet-black hair—Might Duy—was shouting passionately toward Eiji.
"Right now! Youth! This very moment is the time to test your grueling training, you understand, don't you!? Youth waits for no one!!!"
Might Duy gave Eiji a thumbs-up, a sight that caused everyone present to wear strange expressions.
Clearly, they didn't care much for this sudden loudmouth, and certainly didn't think a genius like Eiji would pay any mind to such a mediocre person.
Yet Eiji returned Might Duy's thumbs-up.
"Understood, Uncle Duy, I was just thinking of doing the same."
Eiji gave Might Duy a thumbs-up, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.
Then Eiji crossed his arms over his chest, letting the Raikage's fists pound away at him frantically, and while those fists battered the empty air, Eiji spoke.
"Eight Gates—"
"First Gate, Gate of Opening—Open!"
"Second Gate, Gate of Healing—Open!"
"Third Gate, Gate of