Chapter 155: S-Rank Forbidden Technique: Earthfire Incineration!
Chapter 155: S-Rank Forbidden Technique: Earthfire Incineration!
One kilometer away!
"That's the thing that Tomihira spoke of, right?"
Hyuga Aotsuki muttered to herself.
She had been closely watching the battlefield. Just a moment ago, she sensed a disturbance and discovered White Zetsu's presence, just in time to see him merge into a tree.
If she hadn't been prepared, she would never have noticed him.
With the target confirmed, it was time to begin the capture plan.
Turning around, she carefully surveyed the designated battlefield.
Any slight disturbance would allow her to lock onto his position immediately, after which the proficient genjutsu users, Uchiha Mei and Uchiha Shizuka, would take action.
There was only one chance, and she couldn't afford to be careless.
Of course, in addition to Hyuga Aotsuki, the battlefield was equipped with pre-arranged warning shinobi tools. With these in place, there was no worry about failing to locate White Zetsu.
In the shinobi world, information was invaluable.
This was something Akatsuki understood best. They were formidable as long as their information remained secret, but once it leaked, they were vulnerable to being outmaneuvered.
The same went for White Zetsu.
Without anyone knowing his movements, he could act without restraint.
However, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, his reputation plummeted, and he became just another foot soldier.
From this perspective, the Goddess Kaguya's downfall was not unjustified.
She was sealed by the combined efforts of the Great Toad Sage, a prophetic anomaly, and the filial Six Paths Sage, who delivered the final blow.
Suddenly, Hyuga Aotsuki received a message, indicating the area where the target was located.
Each warning tool monitored a specific area. By seeing which one reacted, she could pinpoint White Zetsu's general location and narrow down her search.
This was a method she and Uchiha Mei had devised.
With the lead, Hyuga Aotsuki quickly locked onto the target's precise location and moved to join the 'capture team.'
Now, they just had to wait for the right opportunity.
An opportunity to distract him and mask their movements.
Seeing Hyuga Aotsuki, Uchiha Mei nodded slightly, signaling her readiness.
None of the three focused their gaze on White Zetsu.
Shinobi were highly sensitive to eye contact, and staring would definitely alert him.
Uchiha Shizuka would lead the attack, with Uchiha Mei providing support, and Hyuga Aotsuki assisting. Their goal was to ensure the attack was successful on the first try.
With their combined full-force assault, even a Kage-level ninja could be overwhelmed, let alone White Zetsu, who excelled only in stealth and self-preservation.
On the other side!
Tomihira received the signal that everything was in place.
Now, it was his turn to unleash the 'map cannon.'
"Fire Release: Earthfire Technique!"
His hands moved swiftly to form the seals, and he immediately executed this newly learned A-rank fire jutsu.
The name alone revealed its effect.
Rush!
Flames erupted from the ground, engulfing a large area around Tomihira indiscriminately.
"What is he doing?"
Gedo Matabi, the Melon Mountain Pufferfish, was puzzled.
Such a wide-area attack was effective against weaker opponents but had no impact on them.
"I'll kill you!"
Kakuzu approached through the flames.
His blade, Hozuki, was covered in explosive tags, which he released with each swing, sending them flying forward.
The blade's effect was similar to Konan's Paper Angel Technique, allowing the explosive tags to be deployed with each strike.
"Fire Pillar Array!"
Tomihira quickly formed the seals.
Rush!
Fiery pillars rose from the ground around him, creating a protective barrier.
He quickly swallowed a soldier pill, knowing he needed ample chakra for the upcoming 'map cannon' attack.
Tomihira's chakra reserves were above 20,000, a natural result of his age, when chakra growth was at its peak, and the previous use of the Natural Energy Potion.
While the impact of the Fire Pillar Array wasn't as dramatic outside Sage Mode, it was still formidable and easily blocked the incoming explosive tags.
The Earthfire Technique also filled the ground with flames, making the Fire Pillar Array even more effective.
Realizing he couldn't advance, Kakuzu was forced to retreat.
"Fire Release: Earthfire Technique!"
Tomihira used the A-rank fire jutsu again.
To the Seven Shinobi Swordsmen, using two A-rank fire jutsu in succession seemed like a waste of chakra.
Because of this large-scale attack, it posed no threat to them.
Even the Ghost of Gourd Mountain, the Pufferfish, didn't bother to dodge. He simply thrust the Samehada into the ground, devouring the chakra below and creating a safe zone.
"Is he looking for death?"
Pitataro, returning to the 'safe zone,' wore a puzzled expression.
Naturally, such an indiscriminate area-of-effect attack couldn't continue. Sanji of the Mountain also kept his distance, constantly evading the erupting lava.
The surrounding vegetation was set ablaze and scorched, sending thick smoke billowing across the area. The omnipresent flames transformed this region into a living hell.
Another lava technique later,
Snap!
Douhei crushed the vial, integrating the hot spring water into his body.
At this point, if he remained still for a few minutes, he could absorb enough natural energy to enter Sage Mode (maximum capacity).
However, to enter instantly, he needed the hot spring water.
His Sage Mode was powerful and practical, largely thanks to the hot spring water.
If Jiraiya were to use Sage Mode, it would take him several minutes and require the assistance of the toads Shima and Fukasaku. In actual combat, it was extremely difficult to use.
The flame pattern on his forehead rapidly spread.
A scorching and domineering aura emerged from Douhei, even causing the surrounding flames to bow slightly, as if paying homage to him.
"So, that's Sage Mode?"
"Truly fascinating!"
"I wonder how the blood of a sage differs from ours!"
"Samehada... is hungry!"
...
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist naturally noticed Douhei's transformation.
However, they remained confident.
Unfortunately, they had no idea how terrifying Sage Mode could be.
Before and after entering Sage Mode, the difference in strength was like night and day. Otherwise, it wouldn't be called 'Sage Mode.'
"Let the flames purify everything!"
With this self-hypnotic slogan, Douhei's aura subtly shifted.
He quickly channeled the senjutsu chakra within him and formed the necessary seals.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen didn't try to stop him, believing that no matter what jutsu Douhei used, they could block it, thanks to the Samehada.
Even if they couldn't block it, they could always dodge, right?
Unfortunately,
Their confidence was about to be shattered.
Because what Douhei was about to use wasn't a regular jutsu, but a senjutsu.
By using senjutsu chakra to enhance a jutsu, its power would increase to a whole new level.
After completing the seals, a hint of anticipation shone in Douhei's eyes.
Today was the day this S-rank forbidden jutsu would shock the world.
"Fire Release: Lava City!"
Yes, this S-rank fire jutsu was the only S-rank technique in the Hyuga clan's gift, involving the manipulation of natural energy.
An ordinary ninja would be incapable of learning it.
The Hyuga clan had also attempted to study it but found it impossible.
Natural energy was something most people didn't even know existed, let alone see or utilize.
Douhei only managed to perceive and use natural energy after encountering the 'hot spring' and learning what natural energy was.
Now, he understood why the Sage Modes of the three great holy lands were different.
It depended on the type of natural energy you perceived.
And Lava City, this S-rank forbidden jutsu, was a method of utilizing 'subterranean natural energy.'
Deep beneath the battlefield,
countless streams of magma surged, as if trying to break through the thick layers of earth and destroy everything on the surface.
This was normally impossible.
But with a special guiding force, these streams of magma converged, emitting a destructive roar as they began to breach the upper layers.
The previous A-rank lava techniques had already shattered the earth's crust in this area, releasing a significant amount of lava.
Now, using this S-rank forbidden jutsu, which was a higher-tier version of an A-rank technique, the power was instantly amplified, and the difficulty of use was reduced.
Similar to how the future Kimimaro used the Kirin technique, this method allowed him to bypass the usual challenges and unleash this terrifying jutsu.
"Let the flames purify everything!"
Enveloped in a white flame shroud, Douhei, like a divine judge, repeated the slogan.
But this time, it carried a hint of menace.
With his words, a terrifying disaster descended upon the battlefield.
(End of Chapter)
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