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Chapter 13: Wounding the Enemy a Thousand, Wounding Oneself a Thousand
Chapter 13: Wounding the Enemy a Thousand, Wounding Oneself a Thousand
"Idiot."
Shinigami Luke looked at Dragon Luke in the battle with the same disdain he would reserve for a complete moron.
"The power of all Lukes is equal. How could one side easily dominate the other? If that happens, it's obviously because someone is holding back."
Before the words had even finished, an even more blinding flash of lightning illuminated the battlefield.
"Way of Destruction Number Four: White Lightning."
"Naruto Luke, is that all you've got? The same move won't work on me twice!"
Dragon Luke reached out to block, but the lightning was faster than he anticipated. Realizing he couldn't react in time, he channeled all his qi, causing a golden light to ripple around his body.
Crack.
The White Lightning struck his head, blinding him with a burst of white light. Panicked by the loss of vision, he quickly calmed down after sensing his surroundings.
Although the White Lightning was more powerful than he expected, the golden light he had mustered provided sufficient defense to prevent any significant damage.
"Not..."
Before he could finish his taunt, a swift slash came from behind.
While his vision was still blocked by the White Lightning and the golden light was concentrated on his head, Naruto Luke had circled around and delivered a powerful blow.
The hit didn't hurt much, but it disrupted the golden light and the flow of qi.
Another incantation began.
"Way of Binding Number One: Restraint Seal."
The power of the binding spell enveloped Dragon Luke, immobilizing his body with an invisible force. His bamboo sword fell from his hand, his arms were bound behind his back, and he lost his balance, falling to the ground.
Oh no!
Dragon Luke realized he had made a grave mistake.
"Wait, I surrender!"
Despite Dragon Luke's surrender and the binding spell that left him unable to move or fight, Naruto Luke did not stop. He remained expressionless, summoning a surge of chakra that formed an invisible pressure around him.
"O Noble One, mask of flesh and blood, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bear the name of Man! Inflame the heat, reverse the tides across the sea, and step forward! Way of Destruction Number Thirty-One: Red Fire Cannon!"
The complete incantation of the Red Fire Cannon.
A crimson fireball grew larger in Dragon Luke's vision, and he couldn't help but cry out in despair.
"No, no, no, no, no!"
Boom!
The fireball veered off course, detonating beside him and making him shudder. He had always had a smooth life, never expecting to be brought down by his own actions.
Only then did Naruto Luke leisurely walk up to him, release the binding spell, and crouch down, explaining with a calm demeanor.
"The first White Lightning was to make you misjudge its power. The second White Lightning was to make you relax, so you wouldn't immediately summon the golden light to defend when I began the incantation, giving you enough time to react."
"While you were relaxed, the third White Lightning burst out with full force, catching you off guard and forcing you to focus all your attention on the golden light, making you vulnerable to other threats."
"Additionally, attacking your head was to use the light from the White Lightning to blind you, further weakening your senses."
Dragon Luke was dumbfounded. He hadn't expected a simple fight to involve so many tactics.
Hmph, you sneaky bastards, your minds are dirty!
Dragon Luke: o(￣ヘ￣o＃)
Naruto Luke raised his bamboo sword and smiled, saying, "Got it, newbie?"
"Y-Yes."
Dragon Luke shrunk his neck, nodding pitifully.
He never thought the greatest setback of his life would be almost dying at his own hands. In his previous life, he had never even been single, let alone face such a situation.
Seeing the defeated Dragon Luke, Naruto Luke felt a surge of satisfaction.
He gave himself a perfect score for that performance.
The bamboo sword came down hard on Dragon Luke's head.
"Smack!"
"Ouch!" x2
Naruto Luke maintained his composure, suppressing the pain as he pulled Dragon Luke up. "Convinced?"
"Convinced, convinced."
Dragon Luke rubbed his wound, grimacing. It was just a matter of admitting defeat, not something to be ashamed of.
"Remember to show respect to your seniors. We're all Lukes, so why be so disrespectful?"
After delivering his lesson, Naruto Luke straightened his clothes, maintaining his composed demeanor. "It's time. I'm off work."
After speaking, his figure vanished from the spot.
The Soul Reaper Luk, who had been watching the fight, finally managed to stifle his laughter in front of the Hokage Luk, as he was on his side after all.
Once the others left, his slightly immature laughter burst out.
"HAHAHAHA, that blacksmith must have been brain-damaged, hahahaha!"
Faced with the puzzled gaze of Dragon Blood Luk, the Oddball Luk spoke his thoughts.
"I bet it hurt a lot."
"……"
"HAHAHAHA!" x3
The mysterious space was momentarily filled with joyful laughter.
...
"Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!"
As soon as he opened his eyes, Luk couldn't help but clutch his head and roll on the ground.
What am I even doing?
Why did I hit myself so hard? Am I a masochist?
Once the pain subsided, he closed his eyes to feel the enhancements brought by the two new Luks, testing his newfound strength.
The energy within him now carried the properties of Qi, adding a sense of balance and harmony, making it more stable and refined.
The Oddball Luk's decade of hard training had accumulated a considerable amount of energy, and with the addition of the Soul Reaper Luk's spiritual pressure and his own refined chakra, he had successfully surpassed his previous self.
He now had approximately 1.3 chakra.
His physical attributes had also improved. Although he lacked combat data, he estimated that even an elite ninja using chakra to enhance their body wouldn't surpass his current level, and he could use chakra to enhance himself as well.
With the addition of the two new Luks, his soul level had further improved, allowing him to use up to the 35th Kido without incantations.
The subsequent Kido could also be used without incantations, but the Soul Reaper Luk hadn't learned them yet. He sensed that his limit might be around 40 or even higher, and with incantations, he could go even further.
Luk opened his eyes with satisfaction, his improved strength lifting his mood.
Walking out the door, he saw his drowsy younger brother in the hallway.
"Good morning, brother." Sengawa Hikaru rubbed his eyes, glancing at Luk casually, then again, sensing something different. "You seem different."
"Really? How so?"
"It's just... just..." Sengawa Hikaru gestured, unsure how to describe it. "You look more comfortable, I guess."
When the charm attribute reached a certain level, it seemed to stop optimizing his appearance, or perhaps everyone's aesthetic preferences were different. Once his features were harmonious, the charm enhancement focused on his aura.
Luk smiled and ruffled his brother's hair. "What's different? You've been saying the same thing for years, don't make things up."
"You never looked this good before," Sengawa Hikaru blurted out, only to see a dangerous glint in his brother's eyes.
"Let's go eat breakfast!"
He tried to run with his short legs but was caught by the scruff of his neck again.
"Here, this is for you."
Luk took a small booklet from his pocket and handed it to his brother.
Sengawa Hikaru glanced at it. "What's this 'Chakra Extraction Technique'?"
"It's the Chakra Extraction Technique." Luk, with a vein throbbing on his forehead, put his brother down and gave him a light tap on the head. "Illiterate, you need to study more."
"Chakra Extraction Technique!" Sengawa Hikaru's eyes lit up.
He was excited not because of the book itself, but because it was a signal that he could now attend the Ninja Academy.
"I'll talk to Father and get you enrolled before the next term starts."
Luk nodded, confirming his brother's guess.
Enrolling in the Ninja Academy posed no real risk. He had previously refused to let his brother attend to avoid too much interaction with the main characters.
Now that his golden finger had arrived and his strength had grown, Luk felt more confident and didn't need to be so restrictive with his family.
"Yay!"
Sengawa Hikaru hugged Luk's leg. "Thank you, brother."
Luk pushed his little brother away. "Alright, just don't cause trouble at school. After breakfast, come to my room, and I'll teach you how to extract chakra."
"Okay!"
(End of Chapter)
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