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Chapter 141: Three Thousand Millennial Heads [45]
Chapter 141: Three Thousand Millennial Heads [45]
In the following days, Feng Ye embarked on an extended period of training.
Due to his body's increased compatibility with lightning-style chakra and the fact that his chakra reserves had already reached Kage-level, he found it relatively easy to master the upgraded version of the Chidori, the Raikiri.
Unlike the Chidori, the Raikiri lacked the shrill cry, and its lightning-natured chakra was more concentrated and piercing.
Furthermore, the practice of the Lightning Release Body Transformation Secret Technique had also resulted in further enhancements to Feng Ye's physical speed and strength.
With all these improvements, he felt that even without relying on the Grass-Cutting Sword to use the 'Heavenly Flash' technique, he could now break through the Third Raikage's defense!
"My strength should be considered super-Kage level by now," Feng Ye mused to himself, but then shook his head slightly and added, "No, if I were to compare myself to Nagato... I'm still lacking in some areas..."
While he was confident that he could take on the Six Paths of Pain and defeat them one by one with his current abilities, he knew that facing Nagato's true body would still be a challenge.
Nagato's true body was just too powerful.
In the original story, even Tobi, who was unfamiliar with Nagato's full power, was able to suppress a Nine-Tails Chakra Mode Naruto and Killer B. If it weren't for Uchiha Itachi's intervention, they might have been finished off then and there.
If Nagato himself, with a fuller understanding of his powers, were to engage in battle, it was likely that even a combined effort from Uchiha Itachi, Naruto, and Killer B would not be enough to secure victory.
Putting aside the question of whether he could resist the Shinra Tensei or Bansho Ten'in, just facing the chakra-absorbing Gedo Art, the Human Path that could directly steal souls with a touch, and the eye techniques of the Rinnegan would be extremely challenging.
Upon careful consideration, Feng Ye felt that even with his current abilities, facing Nagato would be extremely tricky, and if he were too aggressive, he might fall victim to the Human Path's soul-destroying ability.
That was a soul-targeting ability!
"I need to continue my training," Feng Ye murmured, dispersing the Raikiri in his palm and resuming his cultivation.
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, several months passed.
During this period, the Ninja World gradually returned to a state of calm.
Although the war was not truly over, the current state of the major ninja villages was akin to a boisterous dog that had been unleashed, only to have its leash suddenly pulled tight, causing the previously heated atmosphere to freeze.
This change was, of course, due to the incredibly shocking feat of Feng Ye slaying the Six-Tails jinchuriki, which struck fear into the hearts of the other ninja villages, causing them to tread carefully.
The Kirigakure ninjas retreated back to the Water Country.
The Kumogakure ninjas also retreated to the Lightning Country.
The Iwagakure ninjas likewise fell back to the borders of the Earth Country, keeping a watchful eye on the movements in the Ninja World.
During this period of relative calm in the Ninja World, Feng Ye had been diligently training in the Lightning Release Body Transformation Secret Technique, progressing from the initial stages to a level that could be considered fairly formidable.
This 'formidable' level roughly meant that without using time acceleration, the Eight Gates, or any other abilities, he could rely solely on his Lightning Release Chakra Mode and possess strength nearing that of a Kage.
Of course, this was also due to the fact that Feng Ye's chakra reserves had already reached the standards of a Kage.
Beyond this point, further progress became much slower. In reality, this Lightning Release secret technique didn't have distinct stages; it was more about gradually accumulating and building upon the foundation.
The Third Raikage had likely been training in this technique since he was young, diligently practicing for decades to achieve that terrifying level of power.
Of course, these were just speculations. Without the power of the Six Paths, one simply couldn't live long enough to achieve that. Moreover, the further one progressed in their cultivation, the more chakra was needed, and the requirements would become more and more stringent.
The slow pace of Feng Ye's cultivation was also related to his inability to keep up with the chakra demands of the technique.
With chakra reserves barely at Kage-level, he could only cultivate this technique to this level.
"It's time to go back."
Feng Ye twisted his neck and stood up from the rock.
Although he had been cultivating during this time, he would still go to the nearest town to eat, occasionally interacting with ninjas and staying updated on the situation in the Ninja World. He was clear that the situation in Konoha had now stabilized completely.
"Let's get something to eat first..."
Feng Ye left the canyon and headed towards the nearest town.
This small town wasn't very big, and it seemed rather desolate due to the impact of the war. However, there were still a few restaurants open on the street, and Feng Ye had frequently visited one of the ramen shops over the past few months.
"The usual."
As he walked into the ramen shop, Feng Ye skillfully greeted the owner.
The owner smiled when he saw Feng Ye walk in and said, "Coming right up!"
Feng Ye smiled and waved his hand, putting down some money on the counter. Then he found a seat and picked up a pair of chopsticks, waiting for his order.
However, while he was waiting, his eyes flickered slightly as he sensed something unusual, though he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.
It was as if... someone was staring at him.
"Are you targeting me?" Feng Ye murmured, his expression unchanged.
Over the past few months, he had often come to this small town. To avoid causing fear among the civilians, he had used ninjutsu to hide his ninja equipment but had not changed his appearance.
Firstly, the only ones who could recognize him were ninjas, and secondly, those who recognized him as the one who had slain Hanzo the Salamander would most likely flee without hesitation, so there was no need to hide.
However.
This time felt a little different.
"...Is Danzo finally here to collect the bounty on my head?" Feng Ye's eyes flickered slightly, but he remained seated, his expression unchanged. After the owner served him the ramen, he smiled, took the bowl, and began to eat.
Just as he picked up some ramen and put it in his mouth, from the left, right, front, and back, as well as directly below him, excluding the direction above, strong chakra erupted from five different directions simultaneously.
"Wind Release: Pressure Damage!"
"Fire Release: Head Hunting Jutsu!"
"Lightning Release: False Darkness!"
"Earth Release: Earth Spear!"
"Water Release: Water Curtain!"
The five attacks from the five directions were of completely different chakra natures, and the five ninjutsu were unleashed almost simultaneously, sealing off all of Feng Ye's escape routes and completely engulfing his position.
Not far behind Feng Ye, Kakuzu, wearing a black mask and a pair of green eyes, slowly straightened his body, still in the hand seal posture.
A faint light flashed in his eyes.
"A bounty of thirty million ryo... Consider it collected."
(End of Chapter)
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