Chapter 138: Bloodline Limit Elimination: Dust Release!
Chapter 138: Bloodline Limit Elimination: Dust Release!
Boom!
Almost instinctively, Tang Ping leaped from the top of the carriage, enveloping himself in a flaming cloak mid-air to propel himself away as fast as possible.
Before anyone else could react,
"Dust Release: Original World Separation Jutsu!"
A white beam of light descended from the sky, engulfing the carriage.
The beam barely missed Tang Ping; if he had been 0.01 seconds slower, he would have been hit.
When the white light dissipated,
The carriage that had been covered in the light was nowhere to be seen, leaving only a smooth, flat crater on the ground.
No explosion, no flames—just a simple disappearance.
The carriage and the earth were like elements of a painting that had been casually erased.
This was Dust Release!
A Bloodline Limit Elimination formed by the combination of wind, earth, and fire natures, capable of reducing targets to their atomic state, far surpassing even Bloodline Limits.
And the only living person in the entire shinobi world who could use such a terrifying jutsu was none other than—
Danzo!
The Third Tsuchikage.
The false strongest Hokage: Hiruzen Sarutobi!
The true strongest Tsuchikage: Danzo!
"What a missed opportunity, to let that brat Uchiha Tang Ping slip away!"
Danzo’s voice was filled with regret as he flew through the sky.
A sudden Dust Release jutsu, even for a Kage-level shinobi, would mean certain death if hit.
"Be careful!"
"It's the Third Tsuchikage!"
"Scatter quickly!"
...
The others in the convoy reacted in time, making the necessary moves.
Especially Mifune, whose voice was somewhat frantic.
As a contemporary rival, he knew all too well the terrifying strength of the red-nosed old man flying above.
Being able to fly was scary enough, not to mention having the strongest attack, Dust Release, at his disposal.
Jiraiya only defended the northern front without attacking, precisely because he was wary of Danzo. If they were to truly engage, Jiraiya could only hold him off; there was no chance of victory.
The good news was that Danzo was not young.
The ‘worn-out old man’ tactic!
This tactic was the only way to hold the northern front without losing it.
Tang Ping, meanwhile, was breaking out in a cold sweat.
He truly hadn’t expected it to be Danzo.
He had thought it might be Tobi or someone from the Mist Village, but he never imagined the Third Tsuchikage would show up.
Danzo’s attack had jolted him out of his complacency.
Indeed!
Even with Sage Mode, he wasn’t sure he could match Danzo, let alone the even stronger opponents lurking in the shadows. Why had he become so relaxed?
Having fun wasn’t wrong, but his lack of strength was.
Against Danzo, speed was the key, ensuring he could dodge Dust Release.
From that perspective, Minato Namikaze was the best person to deal with him.
In his position, he could only rely on the ‘worn-out old man’ tactic as well.
And he couldn’t use summoning beasts for assistance.
Danzo had no shortage of offensive power; no matter how large the summoning beast, it would be obliterated by a single Dust Release.
The only good news was that Dust Release was highly draining and couldn’t be used like a regular attack.
Mifune looked up at Danzo, who was hovering in the sky, and shouted.
"Danzo, are you not afraid of dying by coming here alone?"
If given the chance, even the flying Danzo could be taken down.
Like Nara Shikaku’s Shadow Possession Jutsu, which could control the opponent for a split second, followed by a mental attack from the Yamanaka clan. One opportunity, and even Danzo in the sky could be dealt with.
Being able to fly!
That was Danzo’s most troublesome trait.
No matter how many people there were, it was useless if they couldn’t attack from the sky.
"I am more than enough on my own, and you do not have the strength to stop me!"
Danzo’s expression was arrogant.
Indeed, for someone who wielded Dust Release, their strength was negligible.
"..."
Mifune didn’t argue, knowing the other was telling the truth.
Despite their greater numbers, they were far from enough to face the flying Third Tsuchikage.
"Then let me see just how powerful Dust Release is!"
Tang Ping suddenly spoke up from the side.
He had no choice.
As the strongest person present, he couldn’t stand idly by.
Especially since Danzo was targeting him specifically; there was no escaping.
In the anime, Danzo could only play a supporting role to the protagonist, but facing him in person revealed just how terrifying he truly was.
The Dust Release, combined with the ability to fly, forms a perfect combat system.
Especially at this stage, the opponent won't just sprain their waist every time they move.
However, Tang Ping isn't without his own trump card, one that ensures his safety and allows him to escape in the end.
"Brat, if you're willing to join the Hidden Stone Village, I can take you as my disciple. Even taking my position in the future isn't out of the question. What do you say?"
Onoki didn't rush to attack but tried to recruit him instead. This was a genuine offer.
For Onoki, who had carried the burden of the Hidden Stone Village for so long, power was not important; the village was everything. If Tang Ping was willing to join the village, passing the mantle to him in the future would be no issue.
The recruitment attempt was also because, despite being surnamed 'Uchiha,' Tang Ping was still an outsider, and thus, not impossible to sway.
Impressive indeed! Despite his small stature, Onoki's vision and courage were worthy of his title as a Kage.
By openly recruiting, even if it didn't succeed, it could sow discord between Tang Ping and the village. Onoki was indeed a cunning old fox, and his simple recruitment attempt had laid a trap.
Tang Ping's response was enough to spike anyone's blood pressure.
"To be honest, I'm quite tempted by the Third Tsuchikage's offer!"
Fortunately, the others knew there would be a 'but' coming, or they would have lost their cool long ago.
"But!" Tang Ping emphasized, "I love saying no to people who think they know everything!"
Honestly, if the Hidden Stone Village were more prosperous and had a freer atmosphere, he wouldn't mind defecting.
Unfortunately, after being in this world for so long, he knew exactly what kind of place it was.
Rigid and inflexible!
That's the impression the Hidden Stone Village gave.
Even if he were to take the position of Tsuchikage, what good would it do if he had to count rocks every day?
"That's a shame!"
Onoki's expression grew serious, and he slowly raised his hands.
Roar!
Tang Ping glanced at Nara Shikaku and then fled without a word. If the target was him, leaving would indirectly protect the team.
The glance at Shikaku was a signal for him to inform Jiraiya in the north. Once Onoki left the front lines, they could cause trouble and force him to return.
Though they hadn't communicated, Tang Ping was confident Shikaku understood his intent.
He hadn't gone far when Onoki attacked from the air.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Outer World!"
A white light column enveloped the area in front of Tang Ping's jump. Following his momentum, he would enter the Dust Release's range and be reduced to atoms.
No matter how strong the defense, it would be useless against such an attack.
It's no wonder the Dust Release is called the strongest offensive technique.
Roar!
Tang Ping, who was prepared, spewed flames from his right hand, changing his forward momentum to a lateral movement.
Flame Cloak!
This greatly enhanced his mobility.
At least with Dust Release techniques that require preparation, it's not easy to hit him if he's ready.
Yes, he couldn't withstand a direct hit from the Dust Release, but that didn't mean he couldn't avoid it.
"Truly a nimble brat!"
Onoki, realizing the Dust Release couldn't hit, quickly formed seals as Tang Ping landed.
"Earth Release: Rock Hand!"
A massive stone hand emerged from the ground, reaching out to grab Tang Ping mid-air.
Roar!
Tang Ping used flames to evade the grab.
Now, it was like a game of whack-a-mole between him and Onoki.
The question was whether he would be hit first or if Onoki would run out of chakra first, a game of heart-stopping tension.
But it was extremely unfair to him.
If he was hit, he would die, while Onoki could retreat at any time.
Flight!
This ability was also possessed by Taichi, but it was useless against an opponent like Onoki.
After landing, Tang Ping bit his index finger, smeared blood on his hand, and quickly formed seals.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Just when everyone thought Taichi was useless, he used the summoning jutsu. Wasn't this self-contradictory?
Boom!
A large cloud of white smoke dispersed, but nothing appeared, as if the summoning had failed.
A newly learned summoning jutsu might fail for a genin, but someone like Tang Ping, a strong ninja, wouldn't fail. Onoki was extremely cautious.
After the summoning, Tang Ping pulled out a vial of 'hot spring water.'
Yes, Sage Mode!
It's not that he was unwilling to use the 'old man' tactic, but he had discovered a mistake in his thinking.
(End of Chapter)
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