Sarutobi also knew what Tsunade was going to do.
He didn't plan to stop Tsunade either. As Hokage, it wasn't appropriate to intervene directly, but Tsunade was a fitting choice.
Besides, Tsunade was also the granddaughter of Uzumaki Mito.
Even if she really hurt Ryoto, Mito wouldn't blame him.
Lately, Ryoto had gotten a bit too cocky.
Sure, it was impressive that he awakened the Wood Release of the Senju Clan.
And yes, he even took out ten Root members, causing Danzo to be forced into exile.
Still, it was time for Ryoto to realize—there's always a bigger fish.
But as Tsunade began pouring out Chakra, Ryoto's eyes lit up. A massive flow of energy surged through the wooden dragon, into the earth, and then rushed right back into him!
Finally, the Chakra shot through his feet and blasted into the Yin Seal at his forehead!
"Wait… is she charging me up?!"
Ryoto's forehead seal glowed brightly, though it remained hidden under his Leaf forehead protector.
Tsunade was initially confident, but her expression slowly twisted.
The Yin Seal Chakra she'd spent over two years storing was more than halfway drained—and Ryoto still looked completely fine?!
Something was seriously wrong.
Hiruzen's expression darkened. "Ryoto, don't force yourself. You might get hurt."
Ryoto smiled. "Don't worry, Lord Third. I'm not forcing anything. I just want to see where her confidence comes from. She act without understanding the situation. Even if Grandma Mito were here, I'd still be teaching you a lesson!"
Kushina stirred at Ryoto's voice. Her long lashes fluttered, and she blinked open her eyes. Spotting the crowd, she rubbed her eyes and blinked again.
"Wha—Third Hokage?! Tsunade-sis?!"
A cold gust sobered her up quickly. Seeing Ryoto and Tsunade seemingly in battle, she panicked.
"Ryoto, what's going on?!"
Tsunade scoffed, "Kushina, you just woke up. This guy tried to grope you while you were drunk!"
Kushina immediately shook her head. "Sis Tsunade, you're mistaken! Ryoto would never do that."
Tsunade looked like she might cough up blood.
Girl, don't just throw your support away like that!
Ryoto smirked. "See, Tsunade? You believe what you see? You must be blind."
Kushina frowned at Ryoto. "Hey! That's no way to talk to Sis Tsunade!"
"She didn't even ask what happened—just jumped at me! Said she didn't care if she ruined her reputation for your sake. What about my reputation? She's got more chest than brain!"
Tsunade was absolutely fuming. She unleashed her full Chakra.
But all of it was being absorbed by Ryoto's body, like it had fallen into a bottomless pit.
Now sweating buckets, Tsunade couldn't back down.
She never expected Ryoto to be this tricky.
Seeing her lose ground, Hiruzen quickly said, "Ryoto, that's enough. Let's all take a step back."
But Ryoto ignored him. The Wood Dragon tightened its grip, binding Tsunade's arms.
Another thick vine rose up and smacked her rear.
Smack!
The crisp sound echoed.
Silence.
Everyone stared, dumbfounded.
Ryoto said casually, "If I don't teach her now, what happens when she causes more trouble? It'll ruin Konoha's reputation, the Senju name, and your reputation too, Lord Third."
[Ding! Congratulations, host! You completed Choice 3: Anger Tsunade and educate her properly. Reward: S-Rank Ninjutsu – Strength of a Hundred Seal!]
Ryoto was clearly pleased.
Tsunade's face turned red as a tomato. The Strength of a Hundred burst out!
With a powerful flex, she shattered the wooden dragon.
"You're dead meat!"
Golden Chakra burst from her feet as she launched forward in a streak of light, aiming a crushing kick at Ryoto.
Taijutsu—Sky Leg.
A kick that could crack the earth.
Hit a person with that? Let's just say… good luck.
She wasn't thinking straight anymore. She just wanted to beat Ryoto into meat paste .
"No!"
Kushina leapt in front of Ryoto.
Tsunade's face paled. She couldn't pull the kick back!
"Kushina, move!"
Hiruzen and Jiraiya also rushed forward, faces grim.
But Ryoto's hands moved faster. In an instant, he performed not one, not two, but three hand signs.
Suddenly, Tsunade saw black lines streak across Ryoto's face, converging on his forehead and chin.
"The Strength of a Hundred Technique?!"
Three thick wooden dragons sprang up around her, coiling tighter and tighter.
Boom!
In the blink of an eye, Tsunade's world flipped—and she was slammed into the ground.
Dazed, she lay there wondering…
Did I just get whooped?!
T/N --
wuwwuwuwuwu shit I feel like dropping tis novel too
you know what happened !!! THE TAB that I use for translating purpose got factory reset i dont know how I already translated this book till chapter 79 and other book till ch 187 i was thinking of adding them on my patreon now i have to translate those again it was a work of more than 200 hours MY LIFE SUCKS
haaaahhhhhhhh~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am tired !!! Aren't asking for stones today