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Chapter 139: Dohei vs. Onoki!
Chapter 139: Dohei vs. Onoki!
Age!
The Onoki we see now is not the frail old man who frequently strained his back during the Fourth Great Shinobi War decades later.
Back then, his strength was worthy of a Kage.
And it's even more so now.
Not only is he free from the weakness of a strained back, but the key is his chakra.
Ninja are a profession where strength diminishes with age.
Chakra is derived from cellular energy, and the energy of cells in one's prime is far superior to that in old age.
Thus, Onoki's current chakra is far more abundant than it will be in the future.
With more chakra and a better physical condition, Onoki is much stronger than Dohei imagined.
Continuing to flee might result in Dohei exhausting himself before depleting Onoki's chakra.
Never underestimate the means of a Kage.
The mobility of the Flame Cloak can't evade Onoki's strategies forever. It's better to take the initiative.
Go for it!
First, deplete his chakra.
The activation of Dust Release takes time, so Dohei needn't worry about being hit if he's cautious.
Crack!
The test tube shattered, and the hot spring water invaded his body.
Instead of using Dust Release to attack, Onoki took the opportunity to land and observe.
He knew that Dohei's Sage Mode activates very quickly, unlike Jiraiya's, which is slow and difficult to interrupt. Therefore, he didn't waste his effort and instead focused on gathering information by observing the process.
Golden-red flame patterns rapidly spread from Dohei's forehead, and his aura soared.
Upon closer inspection, the area covered by the flame patterns was much smaller than it initially was.
"Let the flames purify everything!"
Dohei's eyes had turned a golden-red color.
These words were also a psychological suggestion to himself.
He wanted to distinguish between Sage Mode and his normal state; he didn't want to always be in Sage Mode.
Being in Sage Mode all the time would make him inhuman!
Yes, natural energy can change certain aspects, so it's important to clearly differentiate between the two states.
Unlike Hashirama Senju, Jiraiya, and Naruto, whose personalities weren't significantly affected by Sage Mode, Dohei didn't want to risk that.
However, it's not certain whether their personalities were truly unaffected.
Jiraiya dedicated his life to searching for the 'Prophesied Child' for Mount Myoboku, sacrificing everything, and Naruto had a saintly complex.
To normal people, both seemed extremely abnormal.
Given these examples, it's no wonder Dohei recites a phrase every time he enters Sage Mode.
It's not that he's in the final stages of middle school syndrome.
"Is that Sage Mode? Let me see how different your Sage Mode is from Jiraiya's!"
Unlike others who might be intimidated by Sage Mode, Onoki was filled with battle spirit.
Strength is confidence!
Even if he's not at the level of a Super Kage, he's at least a 'Strong Kage,' far surpassing the average Kage.
His hands quickly formed seals.
"Earth Release: Dome Defense Technique!"
He slapped his palms on the ground, activating this S-rank earth jutsu.
Boom!
A colossal rock giant rose from under Onoki's feet.
About several dozen meters tall!
Equivalent to the height of a building.
Terrifying!
This is the power of a Kage, capable of destroying cities and nations.
It's possible that Onoki developed this technique after seeing Madara Uchiha's 'Gundam.'
However, this technique has limited practical use.
It can neither protect the user nor amplify jutsu power.
In terms of pure physical offense and defense, no ninja would be foolish enough to face it head-on, so it's more about creating a dramatic presence than practical combat effectiveness.
"Let me see just how strong you are, Third Tsuchikage!"
Facing the rock giant, Dohei not only didn't retreat but charged forward.
His target was Onoki, who was atop the giant's head.
Onoki's decision to stay on the ground was Dohei's best opportunity to attack.
Of course, this might have been Onoki's deliberate strategy.
He wanted to lure Dohei out of hiding and into direct combat.
Dohei had only one thought.
Exactly what he wanted!
If he kept being targeted from a distance, the risk of even getting close to Onoki would be significant. Now, the trap Onoki set up was also an opportunity for Dohei.
Wham!
The rock giant's massive palm came crashing down.
Even without a direct hit, the accompanying gale was enough to make breathing difficult and immobilize anyone caught in its path.
Fortunately, Tang Ping was well-prepared for this. He adjusted his body to adapt to the pressure and moved to the side.
For Chunin or Genin, a situation like this would likely be fatal before they could even react. However, for a Jonin, there wasn't much of a threat.
These slow-moving targets were only intimidating at first glance. Once you calmed down, dealing with them wasn't difficult.
Of course, if used to breach defenses or against ordinary ninja, it would be a godlike skill.
Whoosh!
The stone giant's other palm came down.
Swish!
Tang Ping seized the opportunity to jump onto the giant's massive arm and charge toward the stone giant's head.
Being on solid ground made it easier to dodge the Dust Release.
The Sage Mode enhanced all his abilities, which was why Tang Ping had the courage to engage a veteran Kage-level ninja like Onoki in direct combat.
"Brat, I admit you have the right to be my opponent!"
Standing atop the stone giant's head, Onoki felt the threat of Sage Mode and finally changed his opinion of Tang Ping.
Previously, he had only seen him as a promising genius, and even knowing his record, that view hadn't changed.
After all, he was just a teenager.
But facing him personally, Onoki realized that Tang Ping was already a powerful ninja who could threaten him.
In the ninja world, age didn't matter; only strength did.
Realizing this, Onoki changed his perspective.
But a change in perspective also meant a stronger killing intent.
Before, it was about eliminating a potential genius early. Now, it was about removing a threat to the village. The mindset was different.
Roar!
Tang Ping closed in on Onoki and threw a right punch.
"Raging Bite!"
A scorching white flame enveloped his fist, making this strike capable of melting metal.
Facing Tang Ping's punch, Onoki formed a seal with his left hand.
"Earth Release: Rock Fist!"
His right hand was covered in a thick layer of stone, which he then thrust forward.
Boom!
The two fists collided, sending shockwaves through the air and scattering flames and debris.
The temperature of the flames was indeed extreme, but it couldn't melt the stone layer on Onoki's fist.
However, Tang Ping had anticipated this. He didn't think Onoki preferred flying and using Dust Release, which meant his close combat skills weren't weak.
Kage-level ninja might have their specialties, but they couldn't afford to have fatal weaknesses.
So, the moment their fists met, Tang Ping pointed his left index finger at Onoki, who was now within reach.
"Flame Finger!"
This jutsu, inspired by the future Second Column's "Chidori Spear," was activated.
The target wasn't the head.
If a Kage-level ninja could be killed so easily, their status would be too low.
Just as Tang Ping had sensed the Dust Release's approach earlier, Onoki could also feel the danger. At the critical moment, he moved his body and blocked with his giant right arm.
Roar!
A flame spear shot from Tang Ping's index finger, but Onoki had already dodged, and the stone layer on his arm deflected it, leaving only a glancing blow.
Injured!
Onoki's abdominal clothing was destroyed by the Flame Finger, and he sustained a minor wound.
"Truly worthy of being the Tsuchikage!"
Tang Ping genuinely praised him.
At such close range, even a Jonin specialized in taijutsu might not have reacted in time.
But Onoki, at his age and not a taijutsu specialist, managed to react. How could that not be admirable?
"Brat, don't underestimate a Kage!"
Onoki took the initiative to attack.
Yes, despite his small stature and being a ninjutsu specialist, he seemed to transform into a berserker.
His close combat skills were extremely refined, giving Tang Ping little chance to counter.
Remember, Tang Ping was in Sage Mode, with enhanced attributes in all areas, yet he couldn't overwhelm Onoki. This showed how terrifying the younger Onoki was.
"Koto Tsuki Yo!"
Tang Ping, taking a hit from Onoki, seized the opportunity to lift him up.
But as soon as the transformed chakra entered the target's body, he realized something was wrong and quickly released the earth puppet in his hand.
Earth Clone!
Onoki had used this jutsu at some point.
At the same time, Tang Ping heard the name of a jutsu that made his hair stand on end.
(End of Chapter)
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