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Chapter 126: Yecang: Are You Overconfident, or Am I Too Old to Wield My Blade?
Chapter 126: Yecang: Are You Overconfident, or Am I Too Old to Wield My Blade?
On the battlefield, a striking and prominent figure charged recklessly.
"Scorching Release!"
Yecang, a renowned strong figure among the Sand shinobi, was known for her bold and adventurous nature. With her Kage-level combat strength, she was unstoppable on the Konoha side.
No single person could possibly stand against her.
Elite Jonin could indeed engage a Kage-level fighter, but only with some secret techniques or means did they stand a chance to tip the scales.
Today, Yecang was at full power, and several Konoha Jonin had already fallen to her.
Seeing her dominance, to prevent the battle from collapsing, the commander Sarutobi Shinnoji stepped forward to intercept her.
"Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
A B-rank ninjutsu was launched at her.
The Sarutobi clan excelled in Fire Release techniques. If not for the Uchiha, they could claim the title of "best in Fire Release" without issue.
Rush!
The intense fireball sped toward Yecang.
Sensing the threat, Yecang immediately prepared to dodge, only to find her escape routes blocked by the thrown shuriken. She quickly detonated a Scorching Release fireball with her right hand.
Boom!
A massive column of flames shot into the sky.
Sarutobi Shinnoji, of course, didn't expect a B-rank ninjutsu to take down a Kage-level fighter, so he remained cautious.
Not far behind him, Sarutobi Yuki, Shimura Setsuna, Tenjou Yoroi, and Mizuho Ameno stood ready.
Even a Kage, what could they do?
Surrounded by multiple Jonin, they might still fall.
The flames quickly dissipated.
"Hmph!"
Seeing Sarutobi Shinnoji dare to challenge her alone, Yecang's eyes burned with killing intent.
Are you overconfident, or am I too old to wield my blade?
Previously, she had lost in a two-on-one battle at Mount Kiko, but that didn't mean a Kage-level fighter could be trifled with by an Elite Jonin.
Whoosh!
Yecang used a Body Flicker Technique to appear in front of Sarutobi Shinnoji, her kunai aimed at his heart.
"Die!"
She didn't care about his status; even if the Third Hokage stood before her, she would stab him with her kunai.
Clang! Clang!
Sarutobi Shinnoji blocked with his kunai.
It had to be admitted, his taijutsu was solid, and being in his prime, he matched Yecang in strength and physical condition, barely holding off her attack.
In a taijutsu match, Yecang had no significant advantage.
The issue was, she didn't fight by the rules!
The fireballs created by Scorching Release forced enemies to dodge, or they would explode on contact.
Even if they could dodge, the intense heat was unavoidable.
Scorching Release!
Its passive effects made close combat even more overwhelming.
Otherwise, why would Yecang prefer close combat?
Sarutobi Shinnoji felt the air around him grow scorching. If he didn't reinforce his body with chakra, he might be burned to a crisp.
Under these conditions, how much of his taijutsu he could use was questionable.
He lacked the fire resistance of someone like Shimura Danzo, who could withstand the heat without chakra reinforcement.
"Attack!"
Among the four Jonin standing guard, Sarutobi Yuki was the first to notice something was wrong. She threw a kunai and signaled the others to join her.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!"
"Shadow Shuriken Jutsu!"
"Phoenix Fire Technique!"
They knew this wasn't the time for politeness. If they didn't act, they might be eating at Sarutobi Shinnoji's funeral.
So they unleashed a barrage of ninjutsu.
Born into powerful clans, they had no shortage of ninjutsu resources.
Faced with the onslaught of ninjutsu, Yecang had no choice but to retreat, using the Body Flicker Technique to create distance and avoid being caught in the attacks.
Even a Kage-level fighter would suffer the same fate as any other shinobi if hit by ninjutsu.
In this regard, the shinobi world was truly fair.
"Even if you join forces, you're no match for me!"
Yecang looked at the five shinobi standing together, a light smile playing on her lips as she twirled her kunai.
"But we just need to hold you off!"
Sarutobi Shinnoji hinted for them to form a defensive formation.
Faced with a Kage-level fighter, as the weaker side, they were justified in using any means to win.
However, he had overlooked one crucial point: when facing a sage as powerful as Tohachimaru, who was even stronger than Yukiura, he couldn't bring himself to call a mere teenager from Konoha "sir."
The key was that the opponent was a Konoha shinobi! His father was the Hokage, the pillar of Konoha, which is why he lacked some of the 'reverence' he should have felt toward Tohachimaru.
Now, after facing an enemy Kage-level powerhouse, he finally understood the terror of such a rank.
"Scorching Style: Oversteaming Kill!"
Even when outnumbered five to one, Yukiura showed no intention of calling for backup or retreating. Instead, she charged head-on.
Several fireballs merged, clearly aiming to unleash a devastating attack that would take down all five of them.
She was truly brave! Despite being a woman, her personality was bold and her fighting style fierce. No wonder she had gained countless fans in Sunagakure, becoming a revered figure.
Faced with this attack, Sarutobi Shinnoji naturally didn't want to take it head-on.
However, if he didn't intercept it, the four jonin beside him might not be able to dodge, and the Konoha shinobi further back would have no chance of avoiding it.
So, he made his choice.
His hands quickly formed seals, then he slapped the ground.
"Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"
Since they were on a hill, there was no need to spit out earth as a catalyst, as he would have to do on a roof.
A rumbling sound echoed as a wall of earth rose rapidly, blocking the path of the scorching attack.
Bang!
A massive explosion followed.
The thick, sturdy wall of earth shattered instantly, demonstrating the ferocity of the Scorching Style.
Just then,
Whoosh!
A black shadow burst from the ground behind Sarutobi Shinnoji, launching a dense barrage of black threads at him.
It was Granny Chiyo.
The black shadow was a centipede-like puppet, the same one that had rescued Yukiura and Roshi from Mount Kikyo.
It turned out that Granny Chiyo had been lurking nearby, just a few dozen meters from Yukiura and Sarutobi Shinnoji, and only now did she make her move.
And she did so with a complete disregard for the rules of combat, launching a surprise attack.
A Kage-level powerhouse ambushing elite jonin!
While shinobi themselves often disregarded the rules for the sake of their missions, this was still a bit much.
What about the dignity of a Kage-level powerhouse?
But for someone like Granny Chiyo, who had dedicated her life to the village, the dignity of a strong individual was far less important than the village's interests.
Hiss!
A low hissing sound echoed at that moment.
Two snakes, as thick as eggs, emerged from the ground and lunged at Granny Chiyo and Yukiura.
Although the black snakes seemed harmless, both Yukiura and Granny Chiyo treated them with the utmost caution.
Swish!
Granny Chiyo, slowed by her age and the loss of the Ten Puppets, was bitten on the neck.
The black snake that bit her instantly went limp and died.
On the other side, Yukiura narrowly avoided the black snake.
In an instant,
What had been a certain death trap for the Suna shinobi turned into a counterattack by Konoha.
"Granny Chiyo, I learned a lot from your poison last time. This snake venom is my improved version. I wonder what you think of it!"
A figure slowly rose from the ground in front of Sarutobi Shinnoji.
Long black hair, black vertical pupils, a dangerous and cold aura.
Orochimaru!
He had finally seized his opportunity to deliver a fatal blow, severely wounding Granny Chiyo.
"Cough, cough... Orochimaru, I didn't expect you to be lurking on the battlefield this whole time!"
Granny Chiyo collapsed to the ground, with Yukiura guarding her.
The snake venom needed some time to take effect, which was why Orochimaru hadn't acted immediately.
There were too many examples of failed ambushes in the shinobi world.
"Indeed, I've been here for a few days, and I even tampered with your water supply. The Suna shinobi are destined to fail today!"
Orochimaru stalled for time while observing Granny Chiyo.
No, that wasn't right!
Even if her resistance to poison was high, she shouldn't be lingering on the battlefield, chatting with him. Both Yukiura and Roshi should have taken her back immediately.
But now?
Not only had they not retreated, but they were still talking to him while poisoned.
Where were Roshi and Hidenaga?
Orochimaru, as always, was quick-witted and immediately sensed something was off from this unusual behavior.
(End of Chapter)
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