[124] : Shin vs. the Third Raikage

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Shin arrived at the Kumo camp, easily bypassing their sensory ninja.

"Where is Third Raikage?"

The camp was large; finding the Raikage would take time.

Shin captured a Kumo Shinobi and used his Sharingan to hypnotize him, learning the Raikage's location.

"The Sharingan is so convenient."

Shin killed the Shinobi and headed towards the Raikage's tent.

He found it easily and entered without hesitation.

The Third Raikage was surprised to see him. "Who are you?" he asked with a frown.

"Can't you see my forehead protector?"

Shin raised his hand to his forehead, then remembered he had forgotten to wear it.

"Oops, I seem to have forgotten it."

The Raikage stared at him. "You're Uzumaki Shin."

"Wow, you know me?" Shin was surprised.

He hadn't realized how famous he was. The Raikage had seen his picture.

"Indeed. You're the brat who gave the Third Kazekage and Hanzō so much trouble." The Raikage sneered, standing up.

Shin then realized how tall the Raikage was. He was over two meters tall, towering over Shin.

Shin was only 1.6 meters tall, but he was only twelve. He was considered tall for his age.

"The Raikage seems to be looking down on me." Shin could sense the disdain in his tone.

"Hmph, a mere child. You have guts, infiltrating our camp."

The Raikage snorted, and blue lightning crackled around his body. This was his Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

He might be acting arrogant, but he was cautious. Shin had defeated the Third Kazekage and Hanzō; he couldn't be underestimated.

The Raikage might be a musclehead, but he wasn't stupid. To become a Raikage, you need to have brains as well as brawn.

"System, use an Advanced Replication Card to copy the Third Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode."

Shin said in his mind.

Instantly, knowledge of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode flooded his mind. He could use it now.

"Lightning Oppression Horizontal."

The Raikage moved with surprising speed, bursting through the tent and slashing at Shin with a lightning-enhanced hand.

"Don't you know it's rude to aim for the face?" Shin's voice came from behind the Raikage.

The Raikage's eyes widened in alarm. He had struck Shin, but it was just a Shadow Clone.

He felt a sharp pain in his back and was sent flying out of the tent.

Shin retracted his leg, watching the Raikage.

"You're not bad, kid."

The Raikage got up, dusting himself off. He hadn't been injured by Shin's kick.

Besides some dirt and a bit of pain, he was fine. His title of "strongest shield" wasn't just for show.

Kumo Shinobi, alerted by the commotion, gathered around.

"Raikage-sama, what happened?"

They stared at the Raikage, covered in dirt and with a clear footprint on his back.

The Raikage was a legend, able to fight the Eight-Tails barehanded. To them, he was practically on the same level as Hashirama Senju.

Of course, that was just their perception. The Raikage was strong, but he was no match for Hashirama.

Perhaps in Taijutsu, he might have an edge, but Hashirama's Sage Art Wood Release was devastating.

Embarrassed by his appearance, the Raikage's expression darkened. "All Kumo Shinobi, retreat!" he ordered.

He knew about Shin's large-scale Ice Release Jutsu. Ordinary Shinobi were no match for him.

The Kumo Shinobi obeyed, even the elite Jōnin.

"Aren't you going to call for backup?" Shin asked, emerging from the destroyed tent.

"I don't need help to deal with you."

"Hell Stab!"

The Raikage became a blur of motion, his body crackling with lightning. He aimed a powerful downward strike at Shin with his elbow.

"You're fast." Shin activated his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan and dodged the attack.

The Raikage's attack struck the ground, creating a large crater.

Before the dust could settle, the Raikage attacked again, his elbow aimed at Shin's throat.

"Trying to kill me, huh?"

Shin didn't dodge this time. He met the Raikage's attack head-on with his own elbow.

BOOM!

A shockwave erupted, and the ground was pulverized.

Shin was thrown back, as was the Raikage. Neither had gained an advantage.

Shin looked at his elbow. It was bleeding, and his arm was numb. But he didn't care. The wound healed instantly, and the numbness vanished.

That was the power of the Perfect Sage Body's regenerative ability. Even fatal wounds could be healed quickly.

The Raikage was also injured. He looked at the blood on his arm, his expression thoughtful. It had been a long time since he had been injured.

"Getting distracted during our fight? I admire your courage."

Shin's fist appeared before the Raikage's eyes, then connected with his face. The Raikage was sent flying, his cheek swelling rapidly.

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