Screeeech~
The Golden-Winged Roc soared high, weaving nimbly through the gaps between the dozen or so Poison Dragons circling in the sky...
Down on the ground, Shin'ya was left alone to face the giant salamander. He was terrified; this was the first time he had ever encountered a summon larger than himself.
In terms of height, they were roughly equal. But Shin'ya was slender and lean like a whip, while the salamander was a massive, hulking beast weighing over three hundred kilograms!
This wasn't even a fight in the same weight class...
"Boss... I'm scared..."
"Scared my foot! Just hold your ground!" Aoi Ren shouted, seated firmly atop the Roc, scolding Shin'ya without mercy.
"Show me the aura of the overlord of Ryūchi Cave! Teach this giant newt a lesson it won't forget!"
Encouraged, Shin'ya opened his mouth wide in a tentative strike — only to be smacked hard by the salamander's tail, knocking off dozens of his scales!
Seeing this, Aoi Ren looked away with a grimace. Easy to say, but I know full well Shin'ya is no match for that thing...
He wouldn't be able to hold out for long...
But for the moment, Aoi Ren had no better plan. His own strength had only recently broken through to the Kage level, barely touching the threshold of the Super-Kage rank...
Meanwhile, Hanzō's power far exceeded his imagination. He was undoubtedly already at the Super-Kage level, and seemed to be brushing against the very power of Hashirama Senju himself.
The title "Demigod" was no joke at all...
With such a gap in strength, it was like a middle-rank ninja challenging a Kage. He was being outmaneuvered at every turn, unable to gain any advantage no matter what he tried...
Unless... he could pull off a surprise move and kill Hanzō instantly!
But just as Aoi Ren hesitated, his chance slipped away. The poisoned scythe-axe, connected by a long chain, shot through the air and instantly coiled tightly around the Roc's legs.
"Not good!"
The moment the bird was restrained, dozens of Poison Dragons dove straight toward them.
"Dammit!"
In that split second, Aoi Ren leaped off the Roc's back. Without time to think, he threw his Space-Time Kunai straight at Hanzō — betting everything on this single blade!
Wooosh...
The sharp kunai sliced through the air, heading straight for Hanzō's face. But with a casual flick, the poisoned scythe-axe knocked it effortlessly aside...
Clatter!
The kunai fell uselessly to the ground. Aoi Ren lowered his head, appearing completely defeated.
Seeing this, Hanzō strode confidently past the fallen weapon and sneered disdainfully. "It seems... in the end, you are nothing but a mere mortal!"
But before he could finish speaking...
"Flying Thunder God — Dragon Lightning Blade!"
Aoi Ren snapped his head up and instantly appeared right behind Hanzō. In his right hand, a terrifying blade of pale white lightning hummed with deadly power, ready to strike!
That Space-Time Kunai... had the Flying Thunder God formula marked on it!
From the moment it landed, Aoi Ren had been preparing the technique. He had predicted Hanzō would step past it, and the instant he did, the jutsu completed its activation.
Perfect timing!
Aoi Ren couldn't help but grin. "It's over. I win..."
But his words died in his throat as he froze. The ground beneath his feet was slowly sinking, and from the earth rose rows upon rows of terrifying explosive tags!
This is...
"Fire Release: Explosive Flame Array!"
Aoi Ren's eyes widened in disbelief. "How is this possible? Why are there explosive tags here? Why would you do this?!"
"Because... I am Hanzō — the Demigod!"
Hanzō smirked coldly and slammed one palm onto the ground. "Goodbye, Aoi Ren..."
Only at this very moment did Aoi Ren recall the full history of Hanzō: Hanzō, the Demigod standing at the apex of the ninja world.
Yet even so powerful, he remained cautious and meticulous, treating every single battle with absolute seriousness!
A powerful god... who was also careful and prudent...
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