In that split second, Lin Ze could no longer afford to hold anything back!
Beneath the cover of the green steam, a layer of azure-gold dragon scales instantly coated his legs. The contours of his muscles also changed subtly, brimming with explosive power!
Whoosh!
Wind element swirled around Lin Ze's feet. His speed broke past its previous limit, his body leaving a trail of afterimages as he twisted into an almost distorted posture and narrowly hurtled backward to the side!
Shhk-!
The Third Raikage's fingers, powerful enough to pierce a mountain range, swept past almost flush against Lin Ze's chest. The fierce lightning release chakra tore a huge gash through his ANBU vest and even left a charred mark on the skin beneath!
A searing pain shot through him, but inwardly, Lin Ze relaxed.
I dodged it!
Though he had cut a sorry figure, he had at least avoided that lethal strike.
A flicker of surprise crossed the Third Raikage's eyes when his strike missed, but his killing intent only grew stronger.
Just then, Minato Namikaze appeared beside the Third Raikage, driving another Rasengan down hard and forcing him to defend.
Boom!
The two clashed head-on again, sending waves of air rolling outward.
For the moment, the battle became Minato Namikaze and Lin Ze working together against the enraged Third Raikage.
With Lin Ze providing support, his speed and strength could interfere with the Third Raikage's movements to some extent, even if he could not pose any substantial threat. This eased the pressure on Minato Namikaze slightly, allowing him to keep their opponent occupied with greater ease.
The Third Raikage roared repeatedly, his attacks coming like a violent storm, but against the elusive Minato Namikaze and the slippery Lin Ze, he could not break through for the time being.
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