Chapter 140: I Have Special Escape Techniques!
Chapter 140: I Have Special Escape Techniques!
"Earth Release: Limiting Outer Path Technique!"
With this voice, a massive white cube enveloped the area centered around Douhei.
When the cube disappeared after several seconds, only a huge crater remained on the ground.
This technique was essentially an upgraded version of the original Outer Path Technique, with a larger range and longer duration, but also higher chakra consumption.
Onoki, standing not far away, slowly lowered his hands.
Earlier, he had initiated close combat to lure the opponent into staying in place, then used a dirt clone to draw attention while his real body launched a surprise attack.
If the opponent were from the Hidden Rock Village, it would have been perfect.
Just as Onoki was musing, he heard movement behind him.
"Flame Finger!"
A thick, white flame spear shot out with the voice.
In Sage Mode, the power of Flame Finger naturally increased, far surpassing its usual explosive force.
At the critical moment, Onoki, a seasoned Kage-level ninja, demonstrated his formidable strength.
His body twisted at an impossible angle, narrowly evading the Flame Finger.
Truly, the Tsuchikage!
Among the Sand Village's Kage-level ninjas, even Chiyo would have to admit Onoki's superiority.
If Douhei hadn't anticipated Onoki's move when he realized the dirt clone in his hands, he might have been defeated.
With full force, he launched a fierce assault!
After several rounds of combat, Onoki began to be suppressed.
In Sage Mode, Douhei's close combat skills had skyrocketed, and it was only natural that he could overpower such a ninjutsu-focused opponent like Onoki.
If he couldn't even dominate in close combat, he might as well go to bed early.
Thus, Onoki began to use ninjutsu to assist.
"Earth Release: Super-Weight Rock Technique!"
His hand seals were so fast, and he used his experience to create a gap in the attack, allowing him to successfully cast the technique.
Otherwise, with Douhei's close combat skills and mid-to-short range no-hand seal techniques like Flame Finger, Onoki would have had no chance to cast his jutsu.
A terrifying, invisible weight pressed down on Douhei.
Onoki could fly by using the opposite effect of this technique.
Earth Release: Super-Light Rock Technique!
This allowed a ninja to lighten their weight and fly freely in the air.
These techniques were exactly what Douhei wanted, but they were Hidden Rock Village secrets, and he had no chance to learn them.
The significant increase in gravity did not bring Douhei to his knees.
In Sage Mode, his strength and physical condition far exceeded those of a regular ninja, making even a tenfold increase in gravity manageable.
Damn it!
Douhei mentally cursed Onoki for not following the rules, having agreed to close combat, only for him to use ninjutsu.
Yes, he completely forgot that his own ninjutsu and taijutsu also relied on ninjutsu.
Double standards, he realized, were truly delightful.
"Divine Technique: Flame Bullet!"
Douhei felt that this state was not suitable for continued close combat and chose to maintain distance while using ninjutsu.
However, a closer look revealed the prefix he used.
Divine Technique!
Whether it was the True Body of Zhulong or the Sword of Kusanagi, their prefix was always 'Divine Art.'
One word made a huge difference.
In Sage Mode, the enhancement was so great that even a C-rank ninjutsu, when powered by divine chakra, could rival an A-rank technique.
Onoki quickly formed hand seals.
"Earth Release: Multiple Earth Flow Walls!"
Several massive earth walls, resembling city walls, appeared in front of him, blocking the Flame Bullet.
The power of ninjutsu enhanced by divine chakra was terrifying. A simple Earth Flow Wall would have been shattered instantly.
Both sides unleashed their full power.
In Sage Mode, any ninjutsu's power increased dramatically, giving a significant advantage in ninjutsu battles.
Of course, techniques like the True Body of Zhulong could not be used, as they would invite a Dust Release attack.
After several rounds of exchanges, Douhei began to understand the sheer magnitude of a seasoned Kage-level ninja's chakra reserves.
His own chakra was considerable, but during the exchange with Onoki, the latter showed no signs of depletion.
It was clear that at this stage, Onoki's chakra far exceeded what it would be decades later, almost like a "chakra monster."
Fortunately, he hadn't chosen to run and drain Onoki's chakra.
If he had, he might have been defeated long ago.
Now, using Sage Mode, he could consume 1 unit of divine chakra, while Onoki had to use at least 5 units to counter.
Even with all that, they couldn't deplete the opponent's chakra, let alone exhaust it by fleeing.
Feeling that his Sage Chakra was nearly depleted,
Dohei raised his right index finger, and a blue and white flame appeared.
He was about to use his ultimate move!
Having achieved his goal of draining the opponent's chakra and stalling for time, it was time to deliver the final blow.
Onoki naturally didn't dare to be careless.
Slap!
He clapped his hands, and a small white cube of light appeared between his palms, signaling the activation of Dust Release.
"Sage Technique: Manda Slash!"
Dohei suddenly thrust his right hand forward, unleashing the attack.
He didn't use the more focused Sage Technique: Kusanagi Sword because a wide-area attack was better suited for this moment.
After all, as long as it hit, both Manda Slash and Kusanagi Sword could secure a kill.
Roar!
The tiny blue and white flame shot from his finger, instantly transforming into a massive wave of fire that engulfed everything in its path.
The air distorted and ignited!
Anyone else might have tried to dodge, but Onoki was confident in his Dust Release, so the white light between his hands intensified.
"Dust Release: Demolition!"
Another terrifying Dust Release technique was unleashed.
Countless white lights radiated from Onoki, swallowing everything around him.
The raging flames were instantly consumed by the Dust Release.
Dust Release could break down everything into atoms, including fire, making it incredibly powerful.
Dohei would have loved to learn it if he had the chance.
With Dust Release, one could easily reach the peak of their life.
In future battles, Onoki often played a minor role, not because Dust Release was weak, but because he faced opponents with "cheat codes" like the Rinne Sharingan's Sealing Absorption ability, which completely countered Dust Release.
It was a plot killer!
Of course, even if Dust Release was strong, it had its weaknesses, and there were ways to counter it.
The strength always came from the ninja, not the jutsu.
At this stage, Dohei unfortunately faced Onoki at his peak and witnessed just how terrifying Dust Release could be.
When everything calmed down, all that remained was a massive crater and Onoki at its center.
"Impossible!"
After a careful inspection, Onoki found no trace of Dohei.
He didn't believe that a single Dust Release could easily kill him, so Dohei must have escaped.
Thinking this, Onoki used the Ultra-Weight Rock Technique to ascend, giving him a clear view of the surrounding area.
Unfortunately, even after ascending, Onoki couldn't find Dohei, as if he had vanished into thin air.
Puzzled, he searched every inch of the area and finally concluded that Dohei had escaped.
Though he didn't know how, the fact remained.
Onoki didn't give up, continuing his search.
He knew he wouldn't get another chance.
If it weren't for the urgent situation at the northern defenses, he would have stayed to eliminate Dohei, the Leaf Village prodigy who had injured him.
But what about Dohei, the one Onoki was so fixated on?
Well, he had escaped long ago.
The moment he launched Manda Slash, he exited Sage Mode and jumped backward, disappearing from sight.
Of course, this wasn't a jutsu.
It was thanks to Chohakumaru!
This hidden summon had been waiting in disguise, ready to act. When Dohei used Manda Slash, Chohakumaru opened its mouth, and as Dohei jumped inside, it carried him away.
With its natural camouflage, it easily evaded Onoki's detection, creating a bizarre scene.
He disappeared right after using his ultimate move.
Manda Slash was not only meant to force Onoki to waste chakra but also to provide cover for Dohei's escape.
Who would have thought Dohei could escape so stealthily?
Intelligence was indeed crucial. If Onoki had known in advance, he wouldn't have given Dohei the chance to flee.
But Dohei had every reason to be proud.
He had not only escaped the Third Tsuchikage's pursuit but also injured him.
Even if the injury wasn't severe, it was still an injury.
It was because of Chohakumaru, his secret trump card, that Dohei dared to lead Onoki away on his own.
Otherwise, would he really risk his life for the Leaf Village?
Not in his wildest dreams.
(End of Chapter)
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