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As soon as the Fourth Raikage gave the order, Dodai executed it, and the Kumogakure defensive barrier was deactivated.
The lightning that had been crackling above Naruto's head vanished instantly.
The Raikage spoke, "I've also disabled your defenses. You're not allowed to activate your Rinnegan defenses or use any other Rinnegan abilities anymore!"
Naruto replied casually, "No problem!"
With that, he took off his coat, revealing the black and orange jumpsuit underneath. He turned to the Raikage. "So, tell me—how are we doing this?"
Raikage Ai looked at him with a hint of amusement. "Follow me. There's a training platform outside the village—perfect place to fight."
With a flash of lightning at his feet, the Raikage bolted forward.
Naruto didn't use the Rinnegan. He simply smirked and took off after him at full speed.
As they raced side by side, the Raikage spoke up. "Kid, you're tough in close combat—I'll give you that. Even Sasuke, that tiger from your village, only had the balls to fight me when he used his Susanoo-Rinnegan combo. Otherwise, I'd have blasted him to the moon with a single hit!"
Naruto chuckled. "Oh? Weren't you also held back by someone else once? Wasn't there a guy called the Yellow Flash?"
Raikage's eye twitched, the memory hitting a nerve. "The Fourth Hokage was just fast, that's all! I couldn't catch him. But if it had been a head-on fight, he wouldn't have stood a chance!"
Feigning surprise, Naruto teased, "But isn't your speed your pride and joy, Lord Raikage?"
Raikage glared at him. "Do you even know how to hold a conversation? If not, shut the hell up!"
Then, in a fit of frustration, the Raikage activated his Lightning Release Chakra Mode to its maximum output and bolted forward, leaving Naruto far behind in a flash.
Naruto grinned. "Heh, now he's getting serious."
Kurama, time to stop napping. Let's get to work!
With a roar in his mind, the Nine-Tails responded. Naruto's body erupted in a golden glow as he donned the Nine-Tails Chakra Cloak—Kurama Mode—and launched forward in a blur of blinding speed.
Behind them, the Kumogakure shinobi trailed cautiously.
Darui's eyes widened. "Boss just kicked into overdrive!"
"No doubt he's trying to scare Naruto," said C. "But still... damn, look at that speed!"
Then, suddenly—
SWOOSH!
C nearly choked. "What the—!? That golden flash! That's just like—!"
Dodai's jaw dropped. "That's just like the Yellow Flash of Konoha!"
Within seconds, Raikage landed at Yunlei Gorge, the training site once used by Killer Bee. Confidently, he looked over his shoulder—only to see Naruto already standing there, ten meters ahead, stretching casually.
"Raikage-sama, is this the spot?"
Raikage's pride took a nosedive. His trademark speed—his legacy—had just been outmatched. He clenched his fists, trying to ignore the bitterness rising inside.
"...One more thing," he growled. "You're not allowed to use Flying Thunder God, either!"
Naruto rolled his shoulders, grinning. "Don't worry, I wasn't planning on it. I just wanted to test my new body. You'll do just fine as a sparring dummy!"
"You cocky little bastard!" the Raikage barked, ripping off his shirt. His bulging muscles pulsed with lightning as his hair stood up on end.
Naruto blinked. "Whoa, whoa, why are you stripping already? We were just talking!"
The Raikage didn't respond. Instead, he leapt forward, his movements creating a shockwave. The ground beneath him shattered as his punch rocketed toward Naruto.
BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!
The sheer speed caused the air around him to explode into shockwaves. A visible sonic cloud trailed him—he was moving faster than sound.
Naruto didn't flinch. Instead, he entered Sage Mode, orange pigmentation forming around his eyes.
Within the seal, Kurama snorted.
With his heightened perception, Naruto could easily track the incoming punch. He extended his right hand, shrouded in Kurama's chakra, enlarging it into a massive fox-like paw.
BANG!
Raikage's fist met Naruto's chakra arm. The resulting explosion of energy sent shockwaves blasting through the surrounding cliffs.
C, Darui, and Dodai dropped low to the ground, shielding themselves.
"What insane power!"
"That kid... actually took Raikage-sama's punch head-on!" Darui shouted in disbelief.
Naruto's teeth gritted. "Damn, you pack a hell of a punch."
Raikage sneered. "That was just a warm-up!"
From behind, Darui yelled, "The boss is going aerial!"
The Raikage leapt high into the air, lightning surging around his body. He raised his foot as he charged up a devastating attack.
"Iron Thunder God—Wrath Lightning Axe!"
His foot crashed down with terrifying force.
Naruto still didn't dodge. Instead, he grinned and yelled, "Bring it on!"
He formed two massive Nine-Tails chakra arms above his head to catch the incoming blow.
BOOM!!!
The Raikage's lightning-enhanced kick connected. Naruto's feet were driven deep into the ground, fissures spider-webbing outward. Dust and debris flew in all directions.
Naruto groaned as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. "Heh... this is so much fun!"
With a wild shout, Naruto raised his arms, hurling the Raikage backward.
He wiped the blood from his lips. His hands were bruised and red, but he was still standing strong.
From the sidelines, Omoi gasped. "He's not even dead?!"
Darui shouted, "Naruto's a beast!"
Samui nodded in awe. "To take two of Raikage-sama's most powerful attacks at point-blank range and survive—his physical strength is rivaling the Raikage himself!"
Darui laughed. "At this rate, if he doesn't use the Rinnegan, he might actually get himself killed!"
C narrowed his eyes. He noticed something strange. "Wait... hold on!"
Darui turned. "What's up?"
C's expression darkened with realization. "Naruto's injuries... they're healing! Fast!"
Everyone froze.
"No way!" they all exclaimed.
C focused his chakra perception. It was true—Naruto's bruises were disappearing right before their eyes.
Dodai, calm and experienced, explained, "It's likely due to the Nine-Tails' chakra. Remember, Lord Killer Bee had the same regenerative traits."
In the center of the battlefield, Naruto twisted his shoulders, cracks echoing from his joints.
He looked Raikage dead in the eye, grinning like a madman.
"Now it's my turn!"
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