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Chapter 60: The Third Battle: Scatter, Senbonzakura
"The side that wins the group battle versus the side that wins the individual battle!"
"Doesn't this mean three ninjas take turns fighting against Mr. Yuichi? This is too unfair!"
People in the Pirate World didn't understand such rules. Three against one, taking turns to play—this kind of wheel battle was too advantageous for the enemy!
Listening to people around them complain about fairness, Whitebeard and Big Mom remained very calm.
Fair?
Such a thing had never existed. No matter where one went, there was no absolute fairness. Even the definition of fairness was dictated by the powerful.
If the Pirate World had won the first round, they would have the absolute advantage now. It was a pity, but a loss was a loss! There was no way to refuse the fight now!
Compared to the Pirate World, the people in the Ninja World were in a much better mood.
"The Sannin are even stronger than the Third Hokage; any one of them could defeat that guy!"
"This third battle doesn't need to start at all. The result can already be announced!"
"Victory belongs to us! Hahaha..."
Everyone in the Ninja World auditorium smiled.
But the Pirate World was full of cursing. There were prayers for Yuichi to perform a miracle, but that seemed unlikely. In the battle of the three Sannin, the strength of the opponents was not weak at all. Each was a difficult adversary.
In this situation, relying on Yuichi alone to defeat three opponents in a row? The probability was too small.
Even Akainu in the Marineford plaza lowered his head slowly. He didn't think Yuichi could fight three games in a row and win!
He was very clear about the strength of the opponents. The Sannin's power was obvious to all: a woman of amazing strength, a white-haired man with versatile Ninjutsu, and a weird guy who looked very mysterious.
Even if Akainu replaced Yuichi, he didn't have any confidence that he could beat all three consecutively.
"A**hole..." Akainu cursed softly, venting his anger.
Sengoku glanced at Akainu. Did he also think that Yuichi must be defeated? It was too early to draw conclusions!
Didn't he see that Yuichi's expression was still as calm as usual on the screen? While Yuichi might just be faking his composure, that calmness was admirable.
Knowing he was going to face three opponents in a round-robin battle, yet maintaining such poise—not everyone could do it. That calmness alone made Yuichi a good fit for the Marines.
Garp smiled. "This kid is too calm! Is it confidence or helplessness..."
He carefully looked at Yuichi's face on the screen; there was a hint of disdain flickering in his eyes.
What was this?
In the face of the upcoming three-person wheel battle, was this kid completely ignoring the threat?
This kid's arrogance is hidden in his bones, the exact opposite of Akainu's violent arrogance worn on his face!
Shua—Shua—Shua!
Suddenly, three beams of light appeared on the dueling field.
Konoha's Legendary Sannin!
They appeared again, and curiously, they appeared at the same time.
After the three materialized, everyone froze.
"What... what does this mean? Why did the three of them appear simultaneously?"
Someone in the Pirate World audience raised a finger in surprise and exclaimed. Others didn't respond much better. Even Whitebeard and Big Mom looked different.
The three appearing at the same time meant...
This wasn't a wheel battle. This was a direct three-on-one!
A one-on-one wheel battle was already unfair enough. Now the rule was a direct three-vs-one melee? It was completely messed up!
People in the Pirate World couldn't help but curse.
The people in the Ninja World were overjoyed. This was even better than the wheel battle they had expected. On their side, the Sannin were attacking together; now there was truly no suspense. The opponent had no chance of turning the tables at all.
Fourth Raikage (Ay): "The Sannin attacking together... it seems the result of this war is already evident!"
Mizukage (Terumi Mei): "What an interesting rule, with no fairness at all! I wonder what the person who specified this format was thinking?"
What were they thinking? Maybe Yuichi knew.
From the moment he saw the rules of the third battle, Yuichi understood.
Two worlds merging. Although it seemed to be a war between everyone, the true deciders were only the strongest. Unfair? This wasn't a competitive sport; this was a battle of life and death! Since when did war pay attention to fairness?
But three against one!
This made Yuichi feel a certain amount of pressure. Especially since the Sannin had just increased their strength. Yuichi didn't know if he could beat them without a real fight!
Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru also seemed surprised. They hadn't expected to fight together.
But when they saw Yuichi on the opposite side, their expressions became dignified. From the aura emanating from Yuichi's body, they could clearly feel a gloomy chill enveloping them.
[The third battle is about to begin]
[Countdown: Ten seconds]
[10]
[9]
The battle was about to begin, but countless barrages from the Ninja World flooded the screen.
[Ninja World] Konoha Ninja: Just give up! You can't win against three!]
[Ninja World] Cloud Ninja: The Sannin's power is terrifying. The result is obvious; all resistance is meaningless!
[Ninja World] Sand Ninja: Humph! That guy seems to be planning to try the Sannin's power. Why don't this idiot just admit defeat!
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[Pirate World] Captain of XX Pirates: Idiot Marine, surrender! Stop embarrassing yourself here. Next time, let us pirates teach you how to defeat those cunning ninjas!
[Pirate World] Loguetown Civilian: What can a mere Admiral Candidate do against three people who defeated our Admirals? This fight is pointless!
[Pirate World] Marine Soldier at West Blue Base: Why did you send a Vice Admiral? If Mr. Garp, the Marine Hero, made a move, there might be hope now.
[0]
[The countdown ends. The battle... begins.]
The light beams binding the four disappeared.
The moment his body could move, the corners of Yuichi's mouth rose slightly.
"Do you like cherry blossoms?"
Sannin: "?"
Yuichi smiled faintly. "My favorite is the sight of cherry blossoms falling amidst blood..."
He raised his hands!
His Zanpakutō, Senbonzakura, pointed directly at the Sannin.
The frame froze at the moment Yuichi smiled.
"Scatter, Senbonzakura..."
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