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Chapter 240: A Powerful Foe on the Battlefield
Chapter 240: A Powerful Foe on the Battlefield
"Die!" The Iwagakure jonin wielded his sharp sword, intending to kill the Konoha ninja before him.
Just as the injured Konoha ninja thought he was about to perish, he instinctively closed his eyes but quickly opened them again due to his rigorous training. To his surprise, he felt no pain, and saw a blond-haired ninja who had appeared out of thin air, blocking the Iwagakure jonin's swing.
Clang!
The metal collision rang out, and the Iwagakure jonin realized that this sudden Konoha ninja had an extraordinary amount of strength. No matter how much force he exerted, he couldn't push the blade down further.
Mu Yue focused her breathing slightly, bursting out with greater power. She instantly pushed away the Iwagakure jonin's sword and took the opportunity to kick him in the chest.
Boom!
With immense force, the Iwagakure jonin flew backward and crashed to the ground.
"Are you alright?" Mu Yue turned and asked the injured Konoha ninja with a gentle smile.
Looking at Mu Yue's warm smile, the injured Konoha ninja felt a strong sense of deja vu. However, he didn't have time to think too much and quickly replied, "I can still move on my own, don't worry about me. That Iwagakure ninja is coming again."
"Rest assured, I'll take care of him." Mu Yue pushed up her glasses with her left hand and flashed a confident smile.
She didn't want to reveal her full strength; otherwise, she could have instantly killed the Iwagakure jonin when she rushed over. With her current strength, killing a competent jonin was too easy.
"Earth Style: Rock Pillar Spear!"
The Iwagakure jonin quickly ran and performed hand seals.
With her Byakugan's all-around vision, Mu Yue's observational skills were exceptional. As the Iwagakure jonin performed the hand seals, she instantly noticed the ground starting to shift.
Mu Yue grabbed the injured Konoha ninja and threw him to a safe location, then swiftly moved herself out of harm's way.
Boom, boom!!
In the next moment, three thick and sharp rock spikes emerged from where Mu Yue had been standing.
Taking advantage of Mu Yue's evasive maneuver, the Iwagakure jonin immediately swung his sharp sword towards her eyes.
Clang!
Mu Yue's kunai firmly blocked the incoming sword.
"Damn, his reaction is so fast!" The Iwagakure jonin cursed inwardly.
He had thought that Mu Yue would be caught off guard while saving the injured ninja, but in fact, she handled the situation with great ease.
Clang, clang!!
An inch short, an inch safe. Mu Yue wielded her kunai against the Iwagakure jonin's long sword, relying on her Byakugan's powerful observation capability and the enhanced physical abilities provided by her breathing technique. She left one blood-red gash after another on the Iwagakure jonin's body while remaining unscathed herself.
"He's a master of short blades!" As the wounds on his body increased, the Iwagakure jonin decided to change his battle strategy and use ninjutsu against Mu Yue.
But just as the Iwagakure jonin created some distance, Mu Yue also used ninjutsu.
"Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
Mu Yue formed only a single hand seal—the Tiger—and three giant fire dragons, several meters tall, burst forth from her mouth, rapidly charging towards the Iwagakure jonin.
Seeing the three massive fire dragons approaching, the Iwagakure jonin felt the intense heat from the flames on his skin, and his eyes widened in shock.
He hadn't even seen Mu Yue form the hand seals, yet she unleashed such a terrifying level of fire ninjutsu. This person wasn't just a master of short blades; they were clearly a fire style specialist!
Mu Yue's ninjutsu was too fast, and her timing was impeccable. The range of the fire technique was also vast, leaving the Iwagakure jonin unable to dodge. He could only activate his chakra, hoping to endure this calamity.
The Earth chakra nature transformation could harden the body, and while it might not have the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Earth Spear, it was still a formidable defense with decent power. However, only skilled Iwagakure ninjas could harden their bodies using Earth Style ninjutsu.
If the Iwagakure jonin had encountered an ordinary Konoha jonin, he might have escaped this predicament. But unfortunately for him, he had come across Mu Yue, and she was ready to demonstrate her prowess against jonin-level opponents.
No matter how much the Iwagakure jonin struggled, it was futile. Mu Yue had initially used ninjutsu with the assumption that even if the Iwagakure jonin went all out, he could still be defeated.
Even if the Iwagakure jonin fought with a power boost like Obito, he still wouldn't be able to withstand her fire ninjutsu, unless he suddenly transformed into a Warrior of Light or changed his fighting style. In that case, the fire technique Mu Yue had just used might not be able to burn him.
"Ahhhh!"
As soon as the fire dragons made contact with the Iwagakure jonin's body, he felt the searing flames burning on his skin, and he couldn't help but let out a painful cry. His Earth Style hardening couldn't withstand Mu Yue's flames.
But the attack wasn't over yet. The Great Dragon Fire was known for its destructive power, and among all fire ninjutsu, it was one of the most potent. Soon, the three fire dragons completely engulfed the Iwagakure jonin, and a dazzling orange-red light bloomed on the battlefield, leaving behind only silence and a pile of ashes.
Such a dazzling display of fire ninjutsu was also rare on this battlefield, attracting the attention of many Iwagakure and Konoha ninjas.
"What powerful fire ninjutsu!" An Iwagakure ninja watched as the figure in the flames turned pitch black, his eyelids twitching.
Those who knew the Iwagakure jonin were astonished. He was a master of body hardening, yet he had been reduced to black ash by a single ninjutsu.
First, she had saved her ally with a brief exchange of blows, then used shuriken to gain the upper hand in close combat against the opponent's longsword. Finally, she had finished them off with a powerful Katon jutsu, all within less than three minutes.
"How come this person reminds me of Minato?" Some of the Konoha ninjas started to realize something amiss.
"I've never heard of Minato having such a powerful sibling, though," someone else added, already convinced that Mu Yue and Minato were related.
After all, they were still in the midst of a war, and everyone was focused on surviving. They could only inwardly complain and leave further discussions for after the battle.
Having defeated a Jonin with her Katon jutsu, Mu Yue took a moment to catch her breath. Fighting such battles was a challenge for her as well, as she had to be careful to maintain her disguise by using just the right amount of power—not too much, and not too little.
The Iwagakure ninjas were not fools. They quickly noticed the presence of a formidable Konoha ninja in their midst and joined forces to attack Mu Yue.
However, Mu Yue had grown immensely since the start of the series. Aside from his chakra, which was already significantly greater than that of the average Chunin or Jonin, he had no other weaknesses. As a result, none of the Iwagakure ninjas could land a successful hit on him, and Mu Yue effortlessly dodged each attack.
The other Konoha ninjas in the area were not sitting idly by either. They joined forces to help Mu Yue, alleviating some of the pressure he was facing.
With their combined efforts, the number of Iwagakure ninjas falling to Mu Yue's hands increased. Some were pierced by his shuriken, while others were burned by his Katon jutsu or struck down by his Fuuton jutsu.
As Mu Yue's prowess became evident, the situation for the Konoha ninjas quickly improved. More and more Konoha ninjas noticed the exceptionally strong companion with dazzling golden hair fighting alongside them.
The Iwagakure ninjas on the battlefield also took note of this golden-haired Konoha ninja.
BOOM!!
A loud explosion reverberated through the area, but Kari, the Iwagakure Jonin, paid no heed to the Konoha Jonin he had just blown to bits. Instead, his gaze shifted to the golden-haired Konoha ninja who had effortlessly killed one of his allies with a shuriken.
Kari appeared next to Mu Yue in an instant, punching a Konoha ninja out of his way. With a calm expression, he said, "It seems you're the strongest Konoha ninja around here. Taking you down will make it easy to wipe out the rest."
"If you think you can," Mu Yue replied with a faint smile.
There were indeed people in the ninja world who were qualified to say such things to him, but the Iwagakure ninja before him was not one of them.
Out of caution, Mu Yue activated his Byakugan to appraise his opponent, despite his ability to see chakra within the body.
Name: Kari
Chakra: 31,000
Skills: Explosion Release (Proficiency: 500/15,000), Earth Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation (Proficiency: 1500/15,000), Earth Style: Earth Drill Spear...
As Mu Yue had expected, Kari was an exceptionally strong Jonin, with both the quantity of chakra and skill proficiency far surpassing that of a typical Jonin.
However, it was unfortunate for Kari that he had encountered Mu Yue, who possessed not only a higher chakra level but also far superior skills.
Kari did not have the Byakugan to see through chakra or an appraisal technique to gather information. Nonetheless, he was confident in his strength.
He was a member of the Iwagakure Bomb Squad, a unique and powerful special forces unit within Iwagakure. Only the most exceptional geniuses with the Bloodline Limit of Explosion Release were selected to join this elite group.
Kari had joined the war with the ambition to make a name for himself in the ninja world. During the Second Great Ninja War, he had been too young and inexperienced to make a mark, but now things were different. He had mastered both Earth Style and his Bloodline Limit, and he believed that even among the strong shinobi of Iwagakure, he ranked among the top twenty.
"Be careful, that's Kari of the Iwagakure Bomb Squad! He's extremely powerful, so don't let him get close!" warned a Konoha ninja upon seeing Mu Yue face off against Kari.
The conflict between Konoha and Iwagakure had been ongoing for some time, and both sides were well aware of the rising stars among their enemies. For instance, Minato of Konoha had gained quite a reputation among the Iwagakure ninjas, and likewise, Kari, with his powerful Bloodline Limit of Explosion Release, was known to many Konoha ninjas.
For a ninja, information was power. Despite being under attack themselves, some Konoha ninjas risked their lives to shout out information about Kari to Mu Yue.
"His jutsu can make anything he touches explode! Make sure he doesn't get close!"
Hearing the warnings from his allies, Kari smirked in disdain. What good was information if it couldn't help them in a fight? Staying out of his reach was easier said than done.
"Thank you all for the information. I'll take care of this enemy," Mu Yue assured his allies with a gentle smile.
(End of Chapter)
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