"This guy…"
The Third, Fourth Raikage, and the Gold and Silver Brothers all frowned, not knowing why they subtly felt a tremor in their hearts.
As Takemi continuously accelerated, they either subconsciously gripped their tools, or clenched their fists as Chakra began to surge. They didn't even realize that cold sweat was already faintly appearing on their foreheads.
Even the White Zetsu, at this moment, seemed to move with a slight delay. They, too, seemed unable to withstand the aura emanating from Takemi.
"How is this guy even more terrifying than before?"
The Fourth Raikage was a bit confused. The previous Takemi was indeed terrifying, but he didn't seem to have reached this level. But now, that terrifying aura gave him the illusion of being unable to face it directly, even in his Edo Tensei state.
Even standing with his father, and surrounded by two other Edo Tensei individuals and countless White Zetsu, he still felt a sense of unease. This unease made his breathing heavy, and even he couldn't clearly explain what was happening.
"Charge!"
The White Zetsu seemed unable to bear it any longer, especially as Takemi drew closer. The pressure made even these unintelligent creatures feel uncomfortable.
Finally, one White Zetsu shouted, and the rest swarmed forward, instantly rushing towards Takemi.
The vast White Zetsu army, like a white tide, covered the sky and earth, while Takemi, alone, walked straight into it.
"Please don't let anything happen…"
Even though Shikamaru, Jiraiya, and the others knew Takemi was strong, they couldn't help but worry. But in the next instant, their mouths involuntarily gaped open.
Not only them, but also the ninjas who were still somewhat bewildered but had not received orders to act, and even the Fourth Raikage and others on the opposite side, were the same.
Boom!
The moment the two sides met, a huge roar suddenly erupted. In just that instant of clash, countless White Zetsu were thrown high into the air.
Their bodies landed on the ground in irregular contortions, and they were unable to move at this moment.
And within the White Zetsu army, screams rose and fell at this moment. Takemi moved through the White Zetsu army like a butterfly flitting among flowers.
His movements were concise and efficient. Each swing of the short blade, condensed from Yin-Yang Release, sent a White Zetsu away.
Whoosh—
Dodging an attack from a White Zetsu from behind with a sidestep, Takemi swung his blade, severing the White Zetsu's neck.
Then, with a nimble step back, he dodged a sneak attack from a White Zetsu he had already noticed behind him. He lowered his body, and his blade instantly pierced through its body.
Immediately after, he threw a punch, sending a White Zetsu flying back. Under the immense force, more than a dozen White Zetsu behind him were all crushed.
Taking another step forward, the fists of two White Zetsu almost grazed his body.
But with a pull of his left hand, he instantly grabbed one White Zetsu's arm, and that White Zetsu, uncontrollably, swung its fist towards its own teammates.
Bang!
One White Zetsu instantly fell to the ground, and that White Zetsu, along with another who hadn't reacted to what had happened, were already sent flying back.
And their chests had caved in at this moment. At the same time, the short blade in Takemi's hand sliced through once more.
One White Zetsu hadn't even reacted before it was instantly cut into two pieces.
"Ah!"
Wails and screams constantly echoed through the battlefield. Takemi was like a dancer, continuously moving through the White Zetsu army.
Even though the White Zetsu army numbered in the tens of thousands, no one could pose any threat to him whatsoever. He was performing a cold and efficient slaughter with a unique rhythm, leaving devastation in his wake.
In just a few dozen seconds, countless White Zetsu had already fallen by his hand.
"Is this the power of the Fifth Hokage…?"
The Allied Ninja Forces were stunned. Even though they could tell that these White Zetsu weren't particularly strong, such a massive number would make anyone tremble with fear. Yet Takemi faced it all so effortlessly and calmly, which was too frightening.
Most importantly, they couldn't even clearly see Takemi's movements. All they saw was a flickering afterimage, and then the White Zetsu were falling in droves.
"Can you see clearly what's happening?"
Tsunade gulped, unable to resist asking in a low voice.
"Also, if it were you, could you do this?"
"You overestimate me…"
Jiraiya's face was full of embarrassment. He wished he could reach this level, but he was very clear about his own abilities.
"Takemi is too fast. I can't see clearly at all. And while I might be able to clear these guys, this efficiency…"
Such efficiency, Jiraiya could only describe as inhuman—too fast and too overwhelming.
And most importantly, Takemi was only using taijutsu right now, he hadn't used any ninjutsu at all.
Once he started using ninjutsu to attack, Jiraiya didn't even dare to imagine what the scene would turn into.
"Tch, has the gap already become this wide?"
Jiraiya and the others watched with wide eyes, and Shikamaru's trio were also the same at this moment, they too were shocked by Takemi's efficiency.
"So terrifying…"
Choji gulped.
Ino nodded, though her eyes continuously sparkled. "Senpai is too strong. Is this his true power?"
The Ninja Alliance was dumbfounded, and the situation of the Fourth Raikage and his group wasn't much better.
"This guy, no wonder he could conquer Kumogakure…"
The Gold and Silver Brothers exchanged glances. With such strength, Kumogakure simply couldn't have held out. And more importantly, they had heard that Takemi not only knew Flying Thunder God but also Wood Release.
Originally, they thought he was probably a combination of the First and Second Hokage, but now it seemed a bit different.
He even has some of Madara's style? But it seems a bit different?
They felt that he was just warming up?
"Hmph, faster than this old man back in the day?" The Third Raikage frowned deeply.
The Fourth Raikage could no longer hold back. "We can't let him continue. We must do something."
"Indeed, since he is the Fifth Hokage, we should keep him here as much as possible."
The Third Raikage took a deep breath, then turned to look at the Gold and Silver Brothers.
"Although I detest you two, now is the time for us to do something. What do you think?"
"Is that even a question?"
The Gold and Silver Brothers revealed a cold smile, their gazes fixed on Takemi, who was still engaged in continuous slaughter.
Takemi continued to move through the tens of thousands of White Zetsu, but suddenly he sensed something.
In an instant, his body paused. He grabbed a White Zetsu by the neck and gave a slight twist.
With a 'crack' sound, the White Zetsu's neck was snapped, and he immediately used it as a shield in front of him. Almost simultaneously, a flash of lightning appeared, striking directly towards him.
Boom!
The lightning struck the White Zetsu's corpse, emitting a dull thud.