Against an opponent like Lin Ze, whose speed and attack power were both formidable,
Baku seemed somewhat clumsy, only able to swing his trunk and feet defensively as he let out furious, helpless bellows.
The Root ninja tried to interfere, but casual gusts from Lin Ze's club and the occasional small burst of "Bolo Breath" left them scrambling, unable to coordinate effectively at all.
Standing atop Baku's head, Danzo watched Lin Ze dart around Baku like a flea, each attack drawing a pained bellow.
His own subordinates were like "useless husbands," and his expression was utterly dark.
He had originally expected Baku to turn the battle around, only for Lin Ze to suppress him single-handedly!
This can't go on!
Danzo stared fixedly at Lin Ze's movements, especially the giant pillar in his hands that radiated an imposing aura.
Suddenly, he noticed Lin Ze pause slightly, retreat half a step, and grip the giant pillar with both hands, assuming a peculiar stance to gather power.
The already violent chakra around him began surging madly into the giant pillar at an even more terrifying speed!
Lightning intertwined with green steam, and destructive fluctuations that made even Danzo's heart tremble began spreading!
That stance... that soul-shaking pressure...
Danzo's pupils abruptly contracted!
He remembered the description in Torifu Akimichi's battle report-
"...Azure Dragon held a strange giant pillar, gathered all his strength, and swung it with overwhelming force. Its momentum was like crashing thunder, its might like divine punishment. Called 'Thunder Bagua,' it actually matched the Third Raikage's 'Hell Stab: Two-Finger Nukite' head-on without falling behind..."
It's that move!
Lin Ze was preparing to use the lethal move powerful enough to clash head-on with the Third Raikage!
An icy chill instantly shot from Danzo's tailbone to the crown of his head!
He had no