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Chapter 52: The Third Hokage Appears, Teacher of the Sannin
No one in the Ninja World expected the Third Hokage to step onto the battlefield himself!
The Fourth Raikage, Ay, watched with a shifting expression.
Old Ghost Sarutobi... you have to do it yourself at a time like this? You cunning old fox!
Choosing to appear in person now wasn't just about winning. The old man wanted to further his prestige across the Ninja World.
The massive light screen allowed everyone to clearly watch the battle. The Sannin had won the first round and secured three points. People in the Ninja World were speculating about the rules, assuming one person represented one point.
In other words, the Ninja World had already secured three points from the team battle. In the upcoming individual battle, regardless of whether they won or lost, the opposing world's score could not surpass them.
Fighting at this moment was an obvious move to reap glory.
It was for Konoha, but also for himself. It would make his status as the Third Hokage unshakeable and perhaps establish him as the pillar of the entire Ninja World in one fell swoop.
"The Hokage of Konoha is going on stage personally! There should be no problem with this battle!" someone in the Ninja World audience shouted.
A Konoha Shinobi responded proudly, "Of course! Lord Third is the teacher of the Sannin. Someone who can teach legendary figures like them possesses unquestionable power."
A beam of light descended from the sky onto the arena.
At some point, the duel field had been restored. The shattered terrain from the previous battle was gone, replaced by pristine ground. The audience hadn't even noticed the repair until now.
This sudden restoration surprised Raikage, Whitebeard, and the others present.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, appeared within the light.
He had shed his usual robes, now wearing a black combat uniform with mesh armor, a ninja cap, and green armored gauntlets. Although the battle suit looked formidable, the Third Hokage's face was old and wrinkled, and his figure appeared thin.
He looked like a frail little old man. hardly someone possessing overwhelming strength.
Seeing this, the audience from the Pirate World began to flood the chat a barrage.
[Pirate World] Pirate A: You still have to come out to fight at such an old age? Don't tell me there aren't any powerful people left in your world?
[Pirate World] Civilian B: It seems none of them can cut it anymore; they have to send a senior citizen to fight!
[Pirate World] Pirate C: Hmph! What kind of ninja is this? If the Marines hadn't been selected, any of our Four Emperors would have crushed these guys!
After losing the last battle, the pirates were frustrated and angry. Seeing someone like Sarutobi Hiruzen step up, they immediately dismissed him.
If the pirates had been the ones fighting, they believed they would have crushed the opposition long ago. There was no way they would lose. The three Marine Admirals had been defeated too easily. The Marines, who usually acted so arrogantly on the sea, couldn't even beat these recluses. They were inferior to pirates!
Provoked by the taunts, the people of the Ninja World began to fire back.
[Ninja World] Konoha Civilian A: What pirates? What Marines? Boring! Didn't your three Admirals just lose?
[Ninja World] Konoha Civilian B: Let me tell you, don't underestimate Lord Third Hokage! He is the master of the Sannin who just beat you!
[Ninja World] Konoha Civilian C: The three who fought earlier were all disciples taught by this lord. Don't let his age fool you; he can easily take down whoever you send!
The populations of the two worlds argued back and forth. Trolls, it seemed, existed in every dimension.
However, the smarter individuals in the Pirate World noticed a crucial piece of information.
The three people who defeated the Marine Admirals were taught by this little old man?
To have trained three such powerful disciples, this old man was definitely no ordinary person. Sometimes, the older the fighter, the more terrifying their power.
Could the Marines defeat such an existence? Although the score was behind, if they won the individual battle, there might still be hope.
[ Pirate World ]
[ Candidate Confirmed ]
[ Individual Candidate: Marine, Vice Admiral, Yuichi ]
Swish!
A second beam of light struck the duel field.
Yuichi!
Boom! Hum...
The arena vibrated slightly. As the light faded, Yuichi's figure slowly materialized.
At Naval Headquarters, Marineford.
Akainu looked at the expressionless Yuichi on the screen, unable to suppress his worry. In this war between worlds, they had already lost one game. They absolutely could not lose this one. Even if there was a score gap, a victory here would salvage their dignity. If they lost both battles, the Marines would be in an embarrassing position.
"Little Yuichi's opponent seems to be the teacher of the previous three. This is interesting," Tsuru said with a soft smile.
The entire Pirate World had witnessed the Sannin's strength, yet the enemy was sending the man who taught them. The old man's power must be terrifying. Facing such an opponent, Tsuru wondered if Yuichi could win.
"Don't worry! I don't know much about his swordsmanship, but in terms of Haki, in all of Marineford, only Yuichi can compete with me!"
"Bwahahaha!"
Garp's laughter boomed across the plaza.
Startled, Akainu turned to look at Garp, who was laughing heartily.
Simultaneously, throughout Marineford Square, the soldiers looked excited. The Shichibukai, however, looked gloomy—except for Hancock.
They were shocked by Garp's words.
Who was Garp? The Hero of the Marines. The monster who cornered Gol D. Roger. He held the title "Garp the Fist" and "Hero of the Marines." A name might be wrong, but a nickname like that never lied. To be called "The Fist" represented how terrifying Garp's Armament Haki was.
And to be able to compete with Garp in Haki? Yuichi was just a Vice Admiral. Was his Haki really that strong?
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