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Chapter 174: Crucial Battle, Yuichi vs. Tobirama
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice broke the silence.
The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, swallowed the words he was about to speak. He had wanted to fight. Losing two games meant the next one was critical, and Onoki didn't trust anyone else with the burden. If they were to lose, he wanted it to be on his watch.
But Sarutobi's proposal left Onoki with no argument. Sending the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, was logically the best move. He was the strongest among the remaining resurrected Kages. While Onoki didn't think himself inferior, Tobirama's reputation was undeniably greater.
Terumi Mei remained silent, glancing at Hiruzen.
Fourth Kazekage Rasa nodded in agreement. "Sending Lord Second Hokage is indeed the best choice. We cannot afford another loss."
"There is no need to hide our trump cards now. If we hold back, there won't be any subsequent battles to fight," the Fourth Raikage growled. He was depressed over his loss but also furious. The enemy was too arrogant; they needed to be crushed. Let the Second Hokage show them that ninjas were not weak!
"Then it is decided," Hiruzen stated firmly. "Let Konoha's Second Hokage take the fight! If Lord Second steps in, victory should be assured. The real issue is how we win the two battles after that."
Hiruzen had absolute confidence in Tobirama.
Meanwhile, in the Pirate World.
The selection for the third battle didn't cause much debate among the Five Emperors.
Shanks wanted to go. He had watched many ninja battles, but he felt he needed to experience the other world's power firsthand to properly gauge the threat.
However, before Shanks could step forward, Yuichi intervened.
"The next game is pivotal. For them, it's do-or-die. If they lose again, we win the war. Therefore, they will definitely send their strongest candidate."
Yuichi's words made Big Mom and Shanks' eyes light up. A fight against the enemy's strongest was appealing.
But then, Yuichi snatched the opportunity away.
"Leave the next battle to me."
Big Mom and Shanks looked ready to object, but Yuichi continued, "When it comes to understanding ninjas, no one knows them better than I do. No matter what ability the enemy has, I am 100% sure I can defeat them."
His declaration was dripping with Haki. Even Big Mom and Shanks wouldn't dare guarantee a win so easily.
"One hundred percent?" Big Mom echoed.
If Yuichi was that confident, there was no need to fight him for the spot.
However, Big Mom narrowed her eyes, a scheme forming in her mind. "I can give up the third slot, but since you guarantee victory... if you fail to win, you have to pay a price!"
Kaido's eyes snapped open. He knew exactly what the old hag was planning.
"If you lose, how about you marry into the Charlotte family?"
Just as I thought, Kaido cursed silently. This old witch is wicked, trying to get her claws on Yuichi.
Yuichi looked at Big Mom, the "old hag," and narrowed his eyes. "Agreed."
Big Mom clapped her hands in delight. "Very good! Don't worry, boy, even if you lose, I'll let my most beautiful daughter marry you! Mamamama!"
Yuichi smiled but said nothing.
Lose? Impossible.
He possessed the character template of Byakuya Kuchiki, the template of Asakura Hao, and the Spirit of Fire. Combined with the full power of his Zanpakutō, Senbonzakura...
The Ninja World would likely send Senju Tobirama. Against the Second Hokage, Big Mom or Shanks might struggle due to his tricky space-time ninjutsu. But Yuichi?
Furthermore, if they won this match, the war would end. There would be no fourth or fifth battle, meaning no chance for Yuichi to fight later. Missing out on the special reward for participation was unacceptable.
He had to take this round.
[Please confirm candidates for the third battle]
On the interface, Whitebeard and the others selected Yuichi without hesitation. The vote was unanimous.
A beam of light descended, enveloping Yuichi and whisking him away from the Pirate World.
Simultaneously, the names were displayed on the massive sky screen.
[Pirate World: Yuichi]
[Ninja World: Senju Tobirama]
The Pirate World buzzed with mixed reactions.
"Such a crucial battle, and they send Yuichi? He's strong, but... compared to the other Emperors, isn't he a bit lacking?" someone questioned.
"Don't overthink it," another explained. "The enemy can't afford to lose, so they're sending their ace. We're sending our 'weakest' Emperor, Yuichi. This is classic strategy: use your low tier against their high tier. Even if he loses, we still have Big Mom and Red-Haired Shanks. Victory is practically ours."
The logic seemed sound to the masses.
In the Ninja World, seeing Yuichi's name caused a heavy atmosphere.
This was the man who had sat out the previous war, yet was known to be a monster who could face the Sannin simultaneously and win. He was incredibly difficult to deal with.
Fortunately, they had the Second Hokage.
As everyone stared at the screen, the battlefield shifted.
Torrents of water erupted from beneath the rocky forest, submerging the land. In moments, the terrain transformed into an endless ocean dotted with reefs.
Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi trembled with excitement.
"This is perfect... fighting at sea... This is the most favorable venue possible for Lord Tobirama!"
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