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Chapter 187: Earth Grudge Yu's Final Shot!
Chapter 187: Earth Grudge Yu's Final Shot!
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"Lightning Release: False Darkness!"
As the voice echoed, the sound of electricity crackled through the air.
Zzzt!
Finger-thick lightning bolts surged forth, slicing through the earth with unstoppable force.
And right in their path was Koji Yamakawa.
Caught off guard, he could only crouch and raise his hands to shield his head, minimizing the surface area exposed to the attack.
When the lightning grid swept past, the power armor was left with deep and shallow gashes.
Especially his left arm, which was pierced, leaving a bleeding wound.
The jutsu used by a Shadow-level ninja was incredibly powerful, especially the Lightning Release, known for its piercing force. The fact that he only sustained this much damage was a testament to the armor's extraordinary defense.
The injuries looked severe, but in reality, they weren't too serious.
This was evident from the fact that Hinata Hyuga, who had been observing from the shadows, made no move.
If she truly believed Koji Yamakawa was in danger, she wouldn't have hesitated to intervene and join the battle.
Even without acting, she noticed something intriguing through her Byakugan.
"What is that...?"
Her gaze lingered on the numerous black threads stitching together the opponent's body, particularly the masks.
One blue mask was shattered, and the opponent had just been broken into several pieces, now reassembled by the living black threads.
The ninja world was full of strange and wondrous things, including creatures like the Mogura, so Hinata Hyuga didn't rush to act. Instead, she continued to observe the battle.
On the battlefield!
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"Open the Gates of Rest and Life!"
After being injured, Koji Yamakawa successively opened the second and third gates of the Eight Gates.
Whoosh!
A green light enveloped his body, even lifting some loose soil around him.
People are different!
The Eight Gates is a highly selective forbidden technique.
The stronger one's physical attributes, the greater the enhancement when opening the gates.
Thus, regular training and accumulation are crucial, as the power you unleash in critical moments depends on your daily efforts.
Koji Yamakawa, having undergone the 'Heavenly Staircase' surgery, had physical attributes far surpassing those of a normal ninja. Combined with his formidable willpower, he could naturally open the third gate.
During the future Chuunin Exams, Rock Lee, at just thirteen years old, could achieve this. There was no reason why Koji Yamakawa, older and with superior physical talent and willpower, couldn't do the same.
The only reason he couldn't open more gates was due to the short time he had been practicing the Eight Gates. Otherwise, he could have opened even more.
With the third gate open, Koji Yamakawa's combat power saw a qualitative leap.
Seeing this change, Kakuzu naturally went all out, his hands rapidly forming seals. The two masks on his shoulders opened their mouths.
"Wind Release: Pressure Damage!"
"Fire Release: Head Piercing Pain!"
Two B-rank jutsu were cast simultaneously, their powers augmenting each other, instantly creating a massive wave of flame that resembled a mountain collapse, rushing toward Koji Yamakawa.
A combination jutsu!
This technique combines different jutsu to achieve a greater effect, often resulting in a 1+1 greater than 2 outcome.
Faced with such a terrifying combination jutsu, a regular ninja would have no choice but to take the hit head-on.
But Koji Yamakawa had another option.
His legs bent, gathering strength.
Roar, roar!
The jet pack on his back spewed out a large amount of flame.
Boom!
Then, he suddenly leaped, like a hawk diving toward the ground, aiming for Kakuzu.
However, his choice prompted a reaction from Hinata Hyuga, who had been hiding and observing.
She suddenly stepped forward, rushing into the battlefield.
The reason was simple.
Kakuzu's three masks had gathered on his right arm, emitting a terrifying glow, clearly preparing a powerful attack.
On the ground, he could still dodge ranged attacks.
But in the air, he would be an easy target.
Clearly, the combination jutsu was a ploy to lure Koji Yamakawa into the air.
Kakuzu's battle experience was indeed superior, honed over many years.
"Die, brat!"
"Earth Grudge Yu's Final Shot!"
Kakuzu unleashed his strongest attack.
As long as he could land a hit, he was confident he could severely injure or even kill his opponent.
A brilliant light illuminated the night sky, and a massive beam of light, like a spear, pierced toward Sanjyan Kouji, who was hovering in the air.
Even with his full effort to evade, the speed of this chakra "cannon" was far greater than his own, and it seemed he was about to be engulfed.
"Universal Pull!"
A mysterious voice echoed from the side of the forest.
Under the terrifying suction, Sanjyan Kouji's body, defying the laws of physics, suddenly shifted horizontally, avoiding the fatal blow.
Throughout the entire ordeal, Sanjyan Kouji remained calm, for he believed someone would come to his aid.
Others might not know, but he was well aware that in their Squad 404, while he was officially the second strongest, there was another who truly held that title. Thus, he was not surprised to be rescued, only a bit embarrassed.
Despite having a power suit, he had still fallen to this mysterious and unknown enemy.
Bang!
His body was flung out of the fire, and the powerful gravitational pull suddenly vanished, causing Sanjyan Kouji to fall to the ground.
As soon as he landed, he was about to launch another attack when he realized his target was gone.
"???"
He glanced around, but found nothing, and could only look toward the forest.
Stepping out was none other than Hyuga Aotsuki, who had already dispelled her camouflage.
"The person has fled, and it will be hard to catch up!"
Hyuga Aotsuki had not anticipated such decisiveness from her opponent.
Upon realizing the chakra cannon had missed, he had fled without a second thought, leaving her no time to pursue.
What a cunning foe!
Faced with such a slippery adversary, she was at a loss.
Though she could fly, her speed was far inferior to the opponent's Body Flicker Technique. If she tried to chase him using that technique, it might take an eternity to catch up.
So, she had no choice but to give up.
After all, their primary goal was not to eliminate these bounty hunters but to protect the convoy. Any mishap during the pursuit would only complicate matters.
"…!"
Sanjyan Kouji had no intention of complaining or blaming anyone.
Being saved at a critical moment filled him with gratitude, and he would settle his defeat with his own hands later.
Once he became more familiar with the power suit, he was confident he could win.
He had only had the suit for a few days and had yet to fully unlock its potential, which was immense.
Not to mention, he had only opened the third gate of the Eight Gates.
The possibilities were endless!
Sanjyan Kouji was not at all worried about failing to defeat his opponent the next time.
Through today's battle, he had a better understanding of his own strength.
At full power, he was at the level of a near-Jounin.
However, when faced with a type that did not counter his, he could be considered Jounin-level and even more resilient.
While thinking about these things, they began to clean up the battlefield.
"Damn it!"
Hyuga Aotsuki's voice of discontent rang out.
She was not referring to Sanjyan Kouji but to the fact that the bodies of the ninjas they had killed were now ashes, burned by the large-scale fire techniques.
Many of those bodies had bounties on them.
Being able to search their bodies for valuables and then claim the bounties would have been a double pleasure.
But now?
There was nothing left, and Hyuga Aotsuki could not help but feel frustrated.
Her extraordinary organ required a significant investment, and losing a substantial income was a bitter pill to swallow.
After seeing the power suit's performance in combat, she was even more eager to enhance her own extraordinary organ.
Sanjyan Kouji silently increased his pace in cleaning up the battlefield.
As for his injuries, his remarkable healing ability made them a minor issue. The bleeding had already stopped naturally, and he would recover quickly even without healing potions.
The real problem was the power suit!
It required a large amount of nutrient fluid to nourish and repair.
The damage caused by the Lightning Release: False Darkness far exceeded expectations.
However, it was precisely because of the power suit that Sanjyan Kouji had survived. Otherwise, he would have been shredded by that lightning technique.
Did he really think that a Jounin like Kakuzu was as easy to handle as the Third Hokage?
After the battle, they sent detailed reports about the convoy's attack.
(End of Chapter)
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