The Third Hokage's Suspicions, Tenzo's Shock

They disappeared deep into the forest.

All that remained was the devastated Hokage Rock.

The Third Hokage statue has been transformed into a long-nosed rock statue, with its face split in the middle and a greenish tinge on its head...

"I've been cheated on?"

Inside the Hokage's office.

Observing this scene through the crystal ball, the Third Hokage's expression was extremely interesting.

Clutching his heart, he slumped weakly into his chair.

I'm numb!

"Tenzo, you can forget about getting your salary this month!!!"

... Dry.

Chapter 111 Speculation about the Third, the Terrifying Tenzo

"Whoosh... whoosh..."

In the forest.

Two figures continued their chase.

Soon, under the seemingly desperate and reckless guidance of Tenzo, they were lured in, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

The two then arrived at the open space of the Training Ground Three.

Tenzo suddenly stopped and stood still.

Looking back at Rikuto, who was unbelievably young, especially with his slightly immature yet impeccably handsome face, it was impossible not to feel envious.

Although he accidentally damaged the Hokage Rock, he was bound to be reprimanded by the Third Hokage.

However, the tasks assigned by the previous Third Hokage still need to be completed.

That way, they might be able to make amends for their mistakes.

"Aren't you going to run anymore?"

Rikuto crossed his arms and chuckled softly.

"Hmph, I didn't expect you to dare chase after me alone. What a naive and clueless fool..."

Tenzo's voice, after being altered, sounded somewhat hoarse and low.

He glared menacingly at Rikuto, seemingly harboring ill intentions. "Then let me see just how strong you, a disciple of the Sannin, really are, shall we? Chiya Rikuto..."

"You want to humiliate yourself? I might as well grant your wish..."

Looking at Tenzo, who was disguised as a ninja from another country and didn't want to reveal his identity, Rikuto shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Anyway, I'm pretty bored!"

Being a ninja is not a righteous or noble profession.

Besides the direct fighting and killing, they inevitably have to carry out special missions behind the scenes.

Whether it's concealing one's identity or needing to impersonate someone else.

Techniques like voice changing.

These are fundamental skills that must be mastered at the Ninja Academy.

Especially as an elite member of the Anbu, it's impossible for Tenzo not to know.

"However, don't embarrass yourself by showing off your half-baked Wood Release..."

Rikuto spoke calmly.

Although Tenzo did indeed master the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.

He is the only surviving test subject from all the Hashirama Cells transplant experiments conducted over the years, whether by the Konoha government or Orochimaru in secret.

In a way, this can be seen as a "reward" he deserved after enduring so much hardship.

But he really didn't care about that little bit of power.

"Half-baked?"

Tenzo was furious.

He has always been proud of possessing the Wood Release of the First Hokage.

Although he knew that his Wood Release was far less powerful than that of the First Hokage, he never thought of giving up on himself.

Over the years.

I have always been committed to improving myself and have never slackened in my practice.

I don't aspire to become a great ninja like the First Hokage.

I want to do my best to contribute my strength to protect Konoha, this big family, and live up to the care and expectations that the Third Hokage has given me over the years.

Even if his Wood Release isn't as good as the First Hokage's, he's confident it's no weaker than most Kekkei Genkai.

A mere brat, still wet behind the ears, dares to look down on me like that.

Even a clay figure has a certain fire within it.

Thinking about how he had just been tricked and how the Hokage Rock had been destroyed, Tenzo was even more enraged.

I've made up my mind to teach them a lesson.

"That Rikuto..."

Now.

Inside the Third Hokage's office.

By observing the two through the crystal ball, although he couldn't hear their voices, the Third Hokage could easily decipher their conversation through lip reading.

He looked at Rikuto with some surprise.

The other party must have already heard from Tsunade about Wood Release, the power that the First Hokage used to quell the chaos of the world.

However, few people in Konoha knew of Tenzo's existence.

However, when they saw Tenzo use Wood Release, the opponent was not surprised at all.

Is that Tsunade?

But according to the Third Hokage's understanding...

Tsunade has been indifferent to Konoha's affairs all these years, so there's no way she would know about Tenzo's existence.

"Unless..."

Something came to mind.

The Third Hokage's pupils contracted sharply.

Staring incredulously at the Rikuto in the image. "Surely... no way?"

"Wood Release: Great Forest Technique!"

At this time.

I was inevitably annoyed by the contempt of the Rikuto.

Wanting to teach Rikuto a lesson, Tenzo made his move.

He quickly completed the hand Hand Seals.

"Whoosh..." Numerous wooden vines sprouted directly from her right arm.

It frantically coiled around Rikuto.

But Rikuto's expression remained unchanged.

His right hand was clenched into a fist.

He swung it out fiercely.

"Bang!!!"

In an instant.

A large amount of sawdust flew everywhere.

Tenzo's pupils contracted sharply, but Rikuto had already rushed in front of him.

A terrifying fist imprint, brimming with astonishing Chakra, slammed down upon them.

"Is this Lady Tsunade's monstrous strength?"

Tenzo was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat.

He hastily retreated, his hands rapidly Hand Seals: "Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall!"

"Boom..."

The wooden shield, which should have been incredibly sturdy, had just emerged from the ground.

It was violently blasted to pieces like a raging torrent...

They were completely unable to stop the monstrous strength of the Rikuto.

In an instant, Tenzo's hair stood on end.

Rikuto unleashed a whirlwind kick, sweeping across the room.

"Bang!!" He crossed his hands and barely managed to block the attack.

But the terrifying power of the Rikuto made his arms go numb.

It flew out like a cannonball.

"What incredible power!" Tenzo in horror.

But it hasn't been implemented yet.

"What!?" His pupils contracted sharply.

In the blink of Body Flicker Technique, Rikuto had already rushed in front of him.

"So fast--" Tenzo was shocked.

Just as we were preparing to counterattack.

But the Rikuto moved even faster.

Before Tenzo could react, his right palm was already firmly pressed down on his head.

It slammed violently into the earth.

"Boom..."

A loud bang.

Smoke and dust billowed.

The ground collapsed, and rocks flew everywhere.

It made one break out in a cold sweat.

A headless wooden statue appeared there.

"Wood Clone?" Rikuto raised an eyebrow and chuckled. "You're quite fast!"

"Wood Release: Silent Binding Killing Technique!"

Without any warning.

On the ground not far away.

A huge vine burst forth from the ground.

It coiled around the unsuspecting Rikuto, binding him tightly.

"Phew..." A somewhat disheveled Tenzo jumped out of the ground.

Looking at the collapsed earth, cracked like a spiderweb, he wiped away a bead of cold sweat, still shaken. "If I had been even slightly careless, I really would have been killed!" 2.5

"Truly worthy of being Lady Tsunade's disciple..."

They stared in amazement at the Rikuto who were bound by vines and no longer struggled.