Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 95: NZNT: Chapter 95

”Kabuto, I didn’t expect you to complete your Sage Mode training so quickly. You must be a genius among humans!” A gentle female voice echoed through the Shikkotsu Forest.

This voice belonged to the Slug Sage. Unlike the cute, childish voice of the smaller slug clones, this voice was that of a mature woman.

Kabuto was currently standing on the Slug Sage’s body, looking as small as a person standing on a mountain.

Because of his sage transformation, Kabuto now had dark brown eyeshadow and facial markings, one of the most obvious signs of Sage Mode.

It was clear that Kabuto was better at controlling Sage Mode than Jiraiya. He hadn’t relied on the slugs to help him absorb and balance natural energy, but had achieved sage transformation through his own efforts.

Hearing the Slug Sage’s praise, Kabuto said gratefully, ”This is all thanks to your patient guidance, Slug Sage.”

Then, Kabuto asked, ”Besides me, has anyone else learned senjutsu from you? Was it Tsunade-sama?”

The Slug Sage’s voice came from above again, ”Three people have learned senjutsu from me. Besides you, there’s Tsunade and Tsunade’s grandfather, Hashirama.”

”But unfortunately, Tsunade didn’t complete her senjutsu training. She couldn’t successfully achieve sage transformation.”

Hearing the Slug Sage’s words, Kabuto couldn’t help but feel sorry for Tsunade. At the same time, he was more confident in his own abilities.

After all, he had completed the senjutsu training that Tsunade-sama, whom he admired, hadn’t been able to complete in about a month.

Thinking about this, Kabuto asked the Slug Sage curiously, ”Then, how long did it take Hashirama-sama to enter Sage Mode?”

”It took him about the same amount of time as you. You both learn very quickly. I remember it took him about half an hour!” The Slug Sage’s voice came.

When he first heard the Slug Sage say that the First Hokage’s senjutsu training time was about the same as his, Kabuto thought it was really about the same. But he didn’t expect the difference to be so long.

He had taken almost a month, while the First Hokage had only taken half an hour.

But soon, the clever Kabuto knew why the Slug Sage had said that. For the Slug Sage, who had no end to life and had lived for an unknown amount of time, a month and half an hour might really be no different.

”As expected of the First Hokage. I’m still far behind. He could control the balance of natural energy so easily!” Kabuto couldn’t help but sigh in admiration, while encouraging himself to continue working hard.

”Hashirama is different from you. He didn’t need to train at all.”

”His chakra amount is too vast. After absorbing senjutsu energy, the senjutsu energy couldn’t overwhelm his chakra. It’s not like you. If you’re not careful and don’t control the balance of natural energy and chakra well, you’ll be devoured by natural energy and turn into a withered tree.”

The Slug Sage explained to Kabuto why the First Hokage could learn senjutsu so easily.

Hearing the Slug Sage’s explanation, Kabuto couldn’t help but marvel at the First Hokage’s strength. He also thought about the ”Two World Seals” he had developed with his teacher.

After bidding farewell to the Slug Sage, Kabuto returned to Konoha with a joyful heart. He didn’t know that not long after he left, Konoha had gone to war with Kumogakure and Kirigakure. The village was currently at war.

”I should go see the Fourth Hokage first. My treatment has been delayed while I was away. But the senjutsu healing jutsu I just mastered should be able to speed up the healing process!”

In a small forest on the outskirts of Konoha Village, two young boys were challenging each other to a duel, vowing to decide the winner today. The two young boys were Naruto and Sasuke.

It has to be said that perhaps the remaining chakra of Indra and Asura really attracted each other. Now, Naruto and Sasuke had become rivals who acknowledged each other.

Although they often argued and bickered, anyone could see that their relationship was actually very good.

The referee was Yota, who was temporarily staying at Yusuke’s house and possessed the kekkei genkai to control the weather, as well as several Anbu members who were hidden in the shadows. These Anbu were naturally there to protect Naruto, the Nine-Tails jinchūriki.

Although Yota had a better relationship with Naruto before and had even reprimanded Sasuke once.

But they were all children. Soon, Sasuke and Yota became friends after fighting.

Therefore, for this duel between Sasuke and Naruto, they asked their mutual friend, Yota, to be the referee.

”Sasuke, even though we’re friends now, I won’t go easy on you!” Naruto said to Sasuke loudly, arms crossed.

Sasuke, with his hands in his pockets, slightly curled his lips into a self-assured smile, ”Hmph, do you know who the real strongest ninja in Konoha is now?”

Hearing Sasuke’s words, Naruto laughed loudly, ”Who doesn’t know that? The strongest ninja is of course the Third Hokage. I’m going to be Hokage one day!”

”Shallow! Hokage-sama is naturally strong, but that doesn’t mean he’s the strongest ninja in Konoha. I’ll tell you, the real strongest ninja in Konoha has the last name Uchiha!” Sasuke said calmly.

Sasuke would never forget the night when Obito attacked them. When Yusuke returned, he looked like a god of fire descending. Obito ran away without a word.

The Uchiha clan also had a legend about the power Yusuke displayed when he destroyed Root. In the hearts of the Uchiha clan members, Yusuke was the undisputed strongest ninja in Konoha.

Looking at Sasuke’s proud expression and confident tone, Naruto’s expression turned serious.

A bead of sweat rolled down his forehead. Naruto swallowed and said, ”Could it be... you?”

As soon as Naruto finished speaking, Yota, who was sitting on the tree watching the fun, fell off, a bump forming on his head. The several Anbu members hiding nearby looked at each other, speechless.

Sasuke raised his head slightly and snorted, ”Of course, I’m going to be the strongest ninja in Konoha. But the current strongest ninja in Konoha is our clan leader, Uchiha Yusuke!”

Naruto scratched his head, ”What does that have to do with you? I thought you were talking about yourself.”

Sasuke knew that he had been acting a little too much. His face flushed slightly, ”Enough talk. Let’s settle this with our fists!”

Twenty minutes later

”This match, Naruto wins!”

Yota grabbed Naruto’s hand, which was bruised and swollen, and raised it high, declaring Naruto the winner.

”Hahaha, Sasuke, I won this time!” Naruto laughed triumphantly at Sasuke, who was lying on the ground.

Sasuke’s left cheek was swollen, and his eyes were blurry. He was lying on the ground, unable to get up for a moment.

He was still a little dazed about the fight. He had been in control the whole time, giving Naruto a good beating.

Then, he felt a little tired. He accidentally got hit by Naruto’s punch, and then there was nothing. He still hadn’t recovered.

”You bastard, how can you be so tough?!” Sasuke said with a look of dissatisfaction.

Not to mention anything else, he had to admit that Naruto was incredibly tough.

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