Chapter 557: The White Fang of the Leaf

"What?"

Shikamaru's eyes shot wide as he stared at Might Guy, his gaze repeatedly searching for confirmation.

He had to be joking.

Yet, Might Guy looked back at Shikamaru with unwavering certainty.

Shikamaru, now feeling overwhelmed, turned his attention to the screen displaying the scene.

Kakashi-sensei's… father?

Does that mean this guy is the legendary White Fang of the Leaf, Sakumo Hatake?!

Is it some kind of transformation jutsu? Did some ninja disguise themselves as him?

No!

Impossible!

In front of the Hokage and Sasuke, how could a simple transformation jutsu go unnoticed?

But if it's not a transformation jutsu…

Then who is this person standing before them?

Is this real?

If this really is Sakumo Hatake, why is he here?

After all, this man has been dead for… a very, very long time!

"The title of Hokage isn't to be disrespected, brat… You might admire the Hokage, but not just anyone is worthy of wearing the Hokage's robe!"

"And you dare call yourself the Sixth Hokage? The Third Hokage is still alive, yet you have the audacity to claim such a title? Are you seeking death?"

As he spoke, the White Fang's eyes blazed with killing intent. He truly was a figure feared by all five great ninja villages.

His gaze alone was overwhelmingly intimidating, exuding immense pressure.

Naruto was baffled. "What's this guy talking about? The Third Hokage is still alive?"

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had died long ago.

"Are you insane? The Third Hokage has been dead for years. Even the Third Tsuchikage of the Hidden Stone has long since retired."

Hearing Naruto's words, the White Fang paused, taken aback. The Third is dead?

Since when?

What is this kid talking about?

How could the Third have died? Was he assassinated?

No, that's impossible. The Leaf Village isn't a place where just any ninja can waltz in and out.

This brat must be delusional. But even if he is mentally unstable, he shouldn't be casually wearing the Hokage's robe.

This is an insult to the Leaf.

"I'll give you one last chance, kid. Take off that robe and get out of here!"

Although Naruto was generally good-natured as the Hokage, he was starting to feel a bit irritated.

He had long since developed the demeanor of a Hokage.

"You… what's your name? Wearing the Leaf's jonin uniform, you must be a Leaf ninja, right?"

The White Fang sneered.

In this ninja world, was there actually someone who didn't recognize him, the White Fang of the Leaf?

Fine, he'd teach this arrogant brat a lesson.

Shing!

In an instant, the White Fang drew the short ninja sword from his back.

The moment the blade left its sheath, the chakra fluctuations around him intensified dramatically.

In a flash!

The White Fang's masterful swordsmanship was on full display. He transformed into a blur, appearing right in front of Naruto in an instant.

With a single slash, the seemingly unremarkable short blade unleashed a shocking wave of cutting energy.

Rip!

The blade's energy tore through the air in a straight line, extending far into the distance.

The ground was instantly marked by a clean gash over ten meters long.

Naruto sidestepped the attack, his eyes wide with surprise as he observed the incredible swordsmanship.

"Such impressive blade skills… but they seem familiar."

Familiar?

Of course, they were familiar.

Sasuke smirked. This was the Hatake sword style!

Although Kakashi rarely used it, traces of it could be seen in his battles.

And as for Sasuke himself, whenever he wielded the Kusanagi sword, he primarily used the Hatake style.

So it was natural for Naruto to find it familiar.

The reason he didn't immediately recognize it was likely because Sasuke used the Kusanagi, a long sword, to execute the Hatake style, while the White Fang used a short blade. The similarities were there, but the differences made it hard to place at first glance.

"Hah! Not bad, kid. You managed to dodge my blade, but it won't be so easy next time."

With that, the White Fang swung his short sword wildly, like the fangs of a rabid dog, relentlessly attacking Naruto.

Naruto continued to retreat, blocking the White Fang's wrist with one hand before delivering a powerful punch.

The White Fang blocked with his blade, but the force sent him flying backward.

After sliding over ten meters, the White Fang looked up at Naruto in shock.

This guy… actually has this level of strength?

Then he wouldn't hold back anymore.

Hatake Sword Style: White Fang's First Technique - Chasing Fang!

In an instant, the White Fang's chakra surged. While his chakra reserves couldn't compare to Naruto's, let alone Sasuke's, his mastery of channeling chakra into his blade was unparalleled.

The flowing chakra coursed through his body, converging onto the short blade.

In the next moment, the White Fang struck. His blade shot forward like a wolf's fang, aiming directly for Naruto's face.

Naruto flipped backward to evade, but the White Fang pressed on, his relentless barrage of slashes enveloping Naruto.

Despite Naruto's continuous dodging, the White Fang's attacks only grew more ferocious.

He showed no signs of stopping, and once he gained the upper hand, he had no intention of letting up.

At this moment, seeing the Hokage being suppressed by an unknown figure left the Leaf ninja in shock.

"Who is this guy? How can he push back the Hokage with such a small blade?"

"The Hokage doesn't seem to want to kill him. If he unleashed his full chakra, he could easily withstand this guy's attacks."

That was true. Naruto had no intention of killing the White Fang.

After all, the man was clearly a ninja, and likely a Leaf ninja at that.

If possible, Naruto wanted to capture him alive and find out who he was, why he was here, and how he possessed such strength.

Suddenly!

A flash of bloodlust appeared in the White Fang's eyes. In a moment Naruto failed to notice, the short blade thrust straight toward his heart.

To block this attack, Naruto would have to unleash his tailed beast chakra.

But doing so could severely injure or even kill the White Fang.

Naruto sighed in frustration, preparing to act.

But just then, a hand rested on his shoulder, and the sound of metal clashing rang out.

Sparks flew as Sasuke appeared in front of Naruto.

"Let me handle this."

Sasuke spoke calmly, while the White Fang was visibly stunned.

He stared in shock at Sasuke, who had effortlessly blocked his attack with a half-sheathed blade.

What kind of monster is this kid? He saw through my technique in an instant.

Sasuke's Kusanagi sword locked the White Fang's short blade in place, preventing it from moving an inch further.

The White Fang was astonished. He had never encountered anyone like Sasuke in the realm of swordsmanship.

And judging by Sasuke's face, he was the same age as Naruto not even a fully grown ninja.

How could someone so young possess such mastery of the blade?

Was this guy really from the Uchiha clan?

"You're… the White Fang of the Leaf, right?"

The White Fang was taken aback. "You know me?"

Hearing this, Sasuke confirmed his suspicions. Something unusual was going on.

A dead man had suddenly appeared, without any warning or trace. The only explanation was… some kind of time-space ability.

What force had brought the White Fang here?

A look of deep contemplation flashed in Sasuke's eyes.

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