A powerful force surged through Hinata's glove, and almost instantly, A's hand was about to be forced down.
But he reacted at once, bringing his strength to its limit. A wave of air swept outward from the two of them.
What incredible strength. Could raw physical power alone really generate such intense air pressure?
(Haki A, Haki Hinata... You two are terrifyingly strong!)
Zabuza narrowed his eyes as he watched the two locked in their contest, marveling inwardly.
"Lord Raikage!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out, and a figure in a secretary's outfit came running from afar.
"Mabui, don't mind me! I'm having a duel between men!"
Hinata: (ΩДΩ)
I... I'm a man now?
"She's so strong she barely seems like a girl!"
The corners of A's mouth lifted. It had been a long time since he had met anyone who let him unleash his strength like this.
He had thought he would just be playing house with a child, never expecting to gain so much from it.
At that moment, the thrill of battle took over A's mind.
"Honestly, Lord Raikage, please hold back a little!"
Mabui stopped a short distance from Naruto, patted her chest, and spoke helplessly to the Raikage.
"Hello. I'm Lord Raikage's secretary. You can call me Mabui."
She politely introduced herself to Naruto, Zabuza, and Chōjūrō.
"Oh, hello. I'm Naruto Uzumaki."
Naruto nodded, his eyes fixed on Hinata the entire time without looking at Mabui.
Chōjūrō, on the other hand, nodded to Mabui, though he remained at his post in front of the door.
By then, A and Hinata's struggle had reached a fever pitch.
The veins beneath Hinata's slender wrist bulged, showing that she was under considerable pressure.
A's muscles were even more taut, veins bulging on his hand, and his expression was beginning