Chapter 1008: Shido. Open!
Chapter 1008: Shido. Open!
"Kazeakanbu!"
Yamanaka Houji suddenly vanished from his original position and began running around the spot where Dokutora had just kicked Madara, sending him flying.
Hmm, the name of this technique is obviously coined by Tang Ping.
But since he provided the idea, he naturally has the right to name it, so it's not surprising to see such a name.
It's already good enough that he didn't name it 'Xiaji's Eight Kicks', let alone something like 'Bicycle'.
Huff!
As Yamanaka Houji's speed increased, he created a gust of wind.
And as his speed continued to rise, his legs lifted off the ground, and he started running in the air.
For Houji, who had opened the 7th Gate of Shock, even air could serve as a 'stepping stone'.
However, Kaito only achieved this after opening all eight gates, while Houji managed it with just seven.
This isn't to say that their Eight Gates techniques differ, but rather that their foundations are distinct.
Kaito, for instance, was only at the Kage Class level when he used it, and he might have even been at the sub-Kage level, with limited resources at his disposal.
But Houji is at the strong Kage level, with a much higher base than Kaito, so it's not surprising to see this outcome.
Moreover, Tang Ping had shared numerous ideas with him, and Houji's Taijutsu skills are genuinely much stronger than Kaito's, which is why he confidently challenged Madara.
This is also to prove his worth to become a member of the 404 Team and not let down Tang Ping's trust and investment in him.
The howling gale prevents outsiders from approaching and also conceals Houji's movements.
"Fuusouken!!"
Yamanaka Houji threw his first punch.
The air, whipped into a frenzy by the wind, formed a fist that plummeted towards Madara on the ground like a meteor.
Fuusouken! It involves striking with such speed that the air bursts, and then the resulting air current is directed towards a target with devastating force.
It requires an incredibly fast speed and a powerful body, making it a Taijutsu technique specifically designed for Taijutsu experts.
Each strike is akin to a collapsing celestial pillar or reversing the flow of the ocean, imbued with boundless power.
As the gale generated by his running intensifies, so does the power of Fuusouken, and the two complement each other perfectly.
The force of each punch builds upon the previous one.
It sounds very similar to Kaito's 'Yusho' in terms of concept.
Undeniably, there is some (plagiarism) (inspiration) involved here.
But can you call it plagiarism in the world of Taijutsu?
Regardless, the power and advantages of Fuusouken are enough to completely overwhelm Yusho.
Bang, bang, bang!
The Grudge Orb shield in front of Madara resonated like a struck glass.
Fist Shattering the Six Paths!
Yamanaka Houji was about to showcase this iconic scene.
In the original plot, Kaito either used his speed to bypass the Grudge Orb or relied on the Fourth Hokage and Kakashi's help to directly breach the Grudge Orb's defense using spatial abilities.
But Yamanaka Houji went straight for a direct confrontation, punching through the defense.
After a series of punches, Yamanaka Houji, at the peak of his power, unleashed the most powerful Fuusouken.
"Fuusouken: Kazekurikyuu!"
He gathered the storm generated by his high-speed running into his fist, imbuing it with the power to tear through space, and slammed it down.
This strike didn't involve any chakra, yet it felt like it could shatter the void.
Hmm, with Tang Ping's imaginative ideas and abundant resources, Yamanaka Houji elevated his Taijutsu to a 'fantasy' level.
Boom!
The punch, capable of tearing through space, struck Madara, who showed no intention of dodging, right on the ground.
Boom!
The Grudge Orb shattered, and Madara was sent flying into the ground.
The attack was ridiculously powerful!
Even the Grudge Orb was affected.
Most importantly, this attack wasn't a Ninjutsu.
If it were Ninjutsu, only sealing or spatial Ninjutsu would have any effect, regardless of their power.
This is why the Six Paths coalition felt so hopeless against the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. The group of powerful ninjas earlier was only good for Madara's warm-up and familiarization with his abilities; they never stood a chance of making him take them seriously.
"So strong!"
"Is this really Taijutsu?"
"Is the Eight Gates technique really this powerful?"
...
Not only the coalition but even some members of the Reiyo Army were witnessing the terror of this technique for the first time.
Previously, Yamanaka Houji held a high position in the Reiyo Country, but many believed he didn't deserve to be listed alongside Tang Ping and Hyuga Aikotsuki as a member of the legendary 404 Team, thinking he tarnished the team's reputation.
After all, his strength was merely at the strong shadow level, and as the leader of the Reiyo Country, Tang Ping would naturally receive some benefits.
The resources invested in him, if used to cultivate others, might have even produced several Soutensei-level ninjas.
However, due to his status and respect for Tang Ping, no one dared to voice this opinion.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this that Yamanaka Koji wanted to prove himself.
Today, after years of arduous cultivation, he finally unleashed his well-deserved brilliance.
[A decade's sharpening yields a frosty blade, untested until now. Today, I present it to you, for justice and peace!]
Tang Ping, observing the battle from the command network, shared these four lines.
His emotional intelligence was evident, and he could understand why his close friend requested to fight Madara. Thus, without hesitation, he granted him this opportunity.
Now, with his own strength, Yamanaka Koji proved his worth to stand by Tang Ping's side, becoming his most trusted subordinate and friend.
However, this was merely the appetizer.
A terrifying sight unfolded as the massive chakra, which had shattered the Grudge Orb, did not guarantee Madara's death from this strike.
In the original plot, even before Kaito's Eight Gates technique could land a kick, the raging wind had already twisted Madara's Six Paths Staff, showcasing its overwhelming power, yet Madara remained alive.
This fully charged Hurricane Fist, though incredibly powerful, was still inferior to Kaito's Eight Gates technique.
Only Yamanaka Koji's all-out, refined strike was capable of threatening Madara's life.
On the battlefield, a pit several meters in diameter and of unknown depth appeared.
It was the result of Yamanaka Koji's Hurricane Fist.
The small size was due to the concentrated force, but the depth alone revealed the strike's terrifying power.
Cough!
Madara coughed lightly, blood at the corner of his mouth, as he flew out of the pit.
After entering the Six Paths level, flight became an innate ability.
"The Eight Gates technique?"
"Impressive Taijutsu! Among those I've encountered in the Uchiha clan, your Taijutsu is unparalleled!"
"You've earned the right for me to remember your name. What is it?"
...
Even if Madara knew Yamanaka Koji's name from intelligence, asking on the battlefield signified recognition.
"Yamanaka Koji of the Reiyo Country!"
Yamanaka Koji, having landed, responded loudly, aware that the 7th Gate could only take him this far.
Despite injuring his opponent, the lack of techniques and any evasion meant he had to go all out.
As he spoke his name, his right hand opened the powered armor, exposing the location of his heart, which he tapped a few times.
"Shimon, Open!"
With his chakra erupting like a flood, countless others were affected.
No matter the distance, such a violent and vast chakra naturally drew attention.
Countless people were shocked by Yamanaka Koji's newfound power.
The overwhelming chakra was beyond what anyone believed a human could possess.
Even Kisame, known as the 'Tail-less Tailed Beast', was stunned.
He felt embarrassed about his title when faced with this raging chakra.
And Yamanaka Koji's chakra was not gentle but incredibly violent.
Though impressive in quantity, it couldn't be used for ninjutsu.
Moreover, bearing such violent and vast chakra required countless hours and unwavering determination to temper one's body.
For others, even at the Soutensei level, this violent chakra would tear them apart instantly.
It was the culmination of countless hours of cultivation, a release of accumulated power, that prompted Tang Ping's message in the command network.
The massive chakra, terrifying to the extreme, turned red after failing to tear Yamanaka Koji's body apart instantly.
Kaito had explained this when he opened the 8th Gate.
This red chakra surrounding his body contained his evaporating blood.
Once the blood burned out, death was certain.
Thus, the 8th Gate was a deadly technique, a forbidden move that made the user shine like a meteor.
Now, it was Yamanaka Koji's time to shine.
(End of Chapter)
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