Chapter 385
Haruto Saito never expected that Hanzo would be so reckless as to travel all the way alone to the Land of Whirlpools!
After all, the Land of Rain was currently the central battlefield of the ninja war. If word got out that Hanzo was absent from his village, Amegakure could face a direct assault!
Haruto initially suspected the Third Mizukage, Fueyu, and had hoped it was him—because Fueyu would be easier to deal with!
Not that Fueyu was weaker than Hanzo. If the two fought one-on-one, it would be hard to predict the outcome. But their strengths lay in different areas: Fueyu specialized in ninjutsu, while Hanzo was a master of kenjutsu and close combat!
Hanzo's title as the "Demi-God" was well-earned. His close-combat abilities were legendary, perhaps second only to the Third Raikage, A.
Haruto had no desire for close combat—it was far too dangerous. Moreover, fighters who excelled in close combat were also extremely fast, making them difficult to pursue or escape from. If Hanzo chose to flee, Haruto might keep up, but his allies wouldn't.
And Haruto wasn't about to chase Hanzo alone—that would be suicidal!
"Hanzo? Alone?" Tsunade frowned.
"I only saw him," Haruto confirmed. "And there were no other strong chakra presences nearby. If someone were traveling with him, they'd have to be at least Jonin-level, but I sensed nothing."
"The only reason Hanzo would come to the Land of Whirlpools personally would be you," Jiraiya remarked, looking at Haruto. "His absence from Amegakure is a huge risk. If his enemies find out, the village could be in danger."
"Obviously!" Haruto replied. "He's here for me—to kill me! And even if he weren't, Konoha is at war with Amegakure. We have every reason to take him down!"