After leaving the Hokage Building, Tsume Inuzuka headed home first, while Saiki and the others returned to Tsunade's residence. The moment they stepped through the door, Tsunade swung another heavy palm toward Saiki's head—only this time, Saiki dodged it effortlessly.
"You brat! Do you even realize what you were trying to say back there? Have you considered the consequences?" Tsunade demanded, her voice laced with fury.
In response, Saiki merely offered a casual smirk. "What consequences? It's not like I'm the one who's going to end up dead."
Both Saiki and Tsunade were well aware that they were being monitored by hidden eyes, yet they continued their conversation with zero regard for secrecy.
"You think you're so strong, don't you? Don't underestimate the power of an entire village, Saiki! It is not something you can challenge alone."
Saiki considered his words carefully before replying, "I think it's worth a shot."
If the Third Hokage and the Third Raikage were both placed under a total siege, who would die first? It would definitely be Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The offensive power of a standard ninja was impressive, but their physical durability was pathetic—pure "glass cannons." On the other hand, the Lightning Style Chakra Armor provided incredible defense, and the Raikage's body was naturally resilient; that was how he managed to hold out for three days against ten thousand Stone ninja.
Currently, with the Auspicious Cloud hovering above his head, Saiki felt that unless a prime Madara Uchiha tried to cleave him with a Perfect Susanoo, or Hashirama Senju unleashed the "Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands," no one in this world could breach his defense.
And with his current Kenjutsu? He could carve through Tailed Beasts like paper. He didn't believe anyone—not even the Susanoo—could withstand a slash infused with his Senjutsu chakra.
Equipped with the ultimate spear and the ultimate shield, Saiki felt like a child driving a main battle tank through a crowd of adults armed with bolt-action rifles. No one could hurt him, and he feared nothing.
Watching Saiki's arrogant posture, Tsunade was nearly vibrating with rage. This kid was acting entirely too big for his britches, and she was determined to beat some sense into him.
Tsunade clenched her pale fists, the veins on her forehead bulging as she glared at him. "You're really asking for it, aren't you, brat?! If I don't teach you a lesson today, you're never going to take me seriously again!"
Faced with Tsunade's roaring fury, Saiki didn't get angry. He simply rolled his eyes and fired back, "You're not my mother, Tsunade."
That single sentence choked the words right out of Tsunade's throat. She couldn't draw a breath, her chest tightening with pure exasperation.
Her breathing turned heavy and rapid, her massive, gravity-defying breasts heaving violently before she finally managed to exhale. She roared, "I might not be your mother, but I am damn well in charge of you today!"
Her fist tightened, and she launched herself forward, but Saiki was prepared. He wasn't about to be hit that easily.
Her fist whistled past Saiki's ear as he pivoted. The sheer pressure of the punch tore through the air, creating a physical sonic boom that echoed through the courtyard.
Chakra Enhanced Strength—Tsunade's signature art. By maintaining microscopic control over her chakra and detonating it at the point of impact, she could unleash shockwaves that shattered the very earth.
BOOM!!
When her fist struck the ground, the earth buckled and collapsed like a shattered biscuit. Fine, spiderweb-like cracks radiated outward for dozens of feet.
The wall surrounding Tsunade's courtyard groaned under the seismic impact before collapsing into a pile of rubble.
Saiki, having sidestepped the strike, looked at the three-foot-deep crater she'd just created and blinked.
"Tsunade! Have you lost your mind?! You're actually trying to kill me!" Even with his inhumanly tough physique, taking a direct hit from that would have been a miserable experience.
Tsunade wasn't surprised that he dodged. She knew exactly how strong Saiki had become.
However, her goal today was to humble him—to remind him that there is always a higher heaven. No matter how powerful a single individual becomes, they cannot stand against the collective might of a Great Shinobi Village. If Saiki continued down this path of defiance, eventually, even she wouldn't be able to protect him.
In reality, Saiki knew exactly how deep the waters of this world were—much deeper than Tsunade realized. And looking at the current level of power in the Ninja World, he truly held most of it in contempt.
Seeing Saiki's "Are you for real?" expression, a cold, predatory smirk touched Tsunade's beautiful face. "Come on, brat. Show me this power everyone is talking about. Let's see if you're actually as legendary as the reports claim. Otherwise, I'm going to make you regret ever opening your mouth today."
Tsunade's arrogant challenge and her genuine intent to fight sparked a flicker of irritation in Saiki. It wasn't the lethal bloodlust of the battlefield, but the annoyed frustration of a man being mistreated by his own woman.
"Tsunade! You violent woman! Are you really trying to murder your own little man?!" Saiki shouted, pointing a finger at her.
To an outsider, the phrase "little man" sounded innocent enough—referring to his age. But Tsunade knew the lewd subtext behind the words. Her face went from red to a dark, dangerous shade of purple.
At that moment, Shizune came sprinting out of the house, drawn by the noise. She stopped dead, staring at the destruction in total bewilderment. What on earth were Saiki and Tsunade doing?
"You little bastard! You're dead! If I don't leave you a cripple today, I'll take your damn surname!" Tsunade roared. Her silhouette became a blur as she closed the distance instantly, her fist aiming a bone-shattering blow directly at Saiki's chest.
Saiki grumbled internally, "Based on the customs of this world, you actually ARE going to take my surname when we get married, Tsunade."
Despite his wandering thoughts, his reflexes were perfect. He tilted his body, letting the strike whistle past while he continued to tease her. "Tsunade, with a temper like that, you're going to be a spinster for the rest of your life. No man will ever want to marry you."
Hearing this, Tsunade's rage reached a boiling point. "Whether I get married or not is none of your business! Today, I'm going to beat you until you can't walk!"
She launched a second offensive, her fists moving like a pair of dragons, each strike carrying the sound of a thunderclap.
Tsunade was a Kage-level powerhouse. She wasn't a "speed-type" ninja, but her explosive power allowed her to move with terrifying velocity. Faced with her genuine assault, Saiki stopped playing around and committed to the fight.
Brilliant blue-white lightning began to dance across his skin, hyper-stimulating his cells. Between the Lightning Style enhancement and his naturally monstrous strength, his physical specs were now comparable only to the Third Raikage.
Saiki moved like a ghost, weaving and flickering through the gaps in Tsunade's barrage. They engaged in a high-intensity aerial dance of offense and defense.
The air was filled with the roar of fists and the shockwaves of their clashing auras. Tsunade's beautiful courtyard was systematically reduced to dust as they traded blows.
Yet, despite her ferocity, Tsunade couldn't manage to graze even the hem of Saiki's coat.
While dodging, Saiki scanned the area and realized the situation was escalating too far. If they kept this up, Tsunade would level her own house.
After another failed flurry, Tsunade stopped, her chest heaving violently. The sight of her deep, heaving cleavage nearly distracted Saiki again, but he forced himself to look away.
"You brat! You said you were strong! Are you just going to spend the whole day running like a coward?" Tsunade taunted, trying to goad him into a direct clash.
Saiki knew it was a provocation, but he just laughed. He looked over at Shizune and said, "Shizune, watch the house. We'll be back in a bit."
Then he turned to Tsunade with a mocking sneer. "Someone claimed they were going to teach me a lesson, yet they can't even touch me. You want a test of strength? Fine. Let's go."
With that, Saiki disappeared with a Body Flicker. Tsunade's brow furrowed, she bit her lip, and then lunged into the air to follow him.
Tsunade's sheer destructive power and the violent chakra fluctuations were impossible to hide. Every elite sensor in Konoha had already detected the disturbance.
A few patrol squads had even gathered outside the compound, but seeing it was just Tsunade "disciplining" Saiki, they chose not to intervene in the Sannin's family business.
Back at the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were watching the entire scene through the Telescope Technique.
Both men knew exactly how powerful Tsunade was. A peak Hiruzen was confident he could suppress her, but in a fight to the death involving her "Strength of a Hundred Seal," even he wasn't sure he could win.
Danzo was even less certain; in a standard engagement without using his "special" modifications or high-level forbidden seals, Tsunade would likely crush him.
Yet, here was Saiki, making the legendary Sannin look slow and clumsy. He hadn't even counter-attacked yet, but anyone with a tactical brain could see the boy was in another league entirely.
If Saiki had been armed and fighting with lethal intent, Tsunade would likely be on the ground by now.
Seeing a child wield such apocalyptic power made Hiruzen realize that his earlier "probe" might have been a massive tactical error. The boy was rapidly spiraling out of his control.
Unlike the Hokage's wary concern, Danzo's eyes were filled with nothing but raw, bottomless greed. He was already drafting plans to seize this power for himself, determined to make Saiki his ultimate tool.