Chapter 303: Intercepting the Third Hokage!
Chapter 303: Intercepting the Third Hokage!
On the other side...
Hari was leading a group of ANBU and a Pig-Deer-Butterfly small team, rushing quickly to the recently confirmed sealing location.
"Halt!"
Suddenly, he stopped the team's advance.
It wasn't that he wanted to stop; rather, there was a figure in front of them wearing a black cloak and a bone mask with two strange characters on it.
The figure stood silently at the front of the team, without making any moves.
But Hari dared not underestimate the figure.
The figure had infiltrated the Root Division base and caused massive casualties and destruction.
The traces left behind were enough to know how formidable they were.
Hari was also aware of some basic information about them.
As the Third Hokage, if he wanted, even the Root Division's affairs couldn't be hidden from him.
"This way is blocked!"
Hyuga Cangyue's eyes flashed with a faint blue light, a qualitative difference from the Byakugan, so she wasn't worried about being exposed through this.
As for other aspects?
Whether it was voice, physique, or scent, the uniform had a disguising effect, making it impossible for anyone to see through it.
"Shell Organization, what do you want? Was it you who released the Nine-Tails?" Hari demanded.
Even if he was in a hurry and furious, he had to take this opportunity to clarify one thing.
Was the incident tonight the doing of the 'Shell' Organization?
Before the figure appeared, they had suspected the Uchiha clan the most, but after the Shell's appearance, the Uchiha's suspicion had to be reduced significantly.
It was only because the Sharingan in the Nine-Tails' eyes was too real; otherwise, they would have been cleared of suspicion.
"No, no. As an organization that loves and upholds justice, we, the Shell, would never do such a thing. It was someone from your Leaf Village (formerly) who did this, and it has nothing to do with us!"
Hyuga Cangyue was glad to chat with the figure, buying time.
After all, their mission was to delay the enemy, whether through conversation or combat.
And she wasn't lying!
The White-Eyed Wolf (Dai To) was indeed unrelated to their Shell Organization and was from the Leaf Village.
Although this would easily lead the figure to suspect the Uchiha clan, the Uchiha were already the prime suspects in their absence, and this black pot was meant for them.
"Do you think I'll believe you?" Hari shouted, simultaneously making a hidden gesture behind him, preparing to capture and interrogate the figure.
As for the figure's claim that the Shell Organization was unrelated to the Nine-Tails disturbance, he could only half-believe it.
Whoosh! A shadow slithered like a spirit snake from behind Hyuga Cangyue.
It was the secret technique of the Nara clan.
Without preparation, even the strongest would be in trouble.
This was a unique feature of the Shinobi World.
With insufficient intelligence, no matter how powerful one was, there was a high chance of falling into an unexpected trap. Hence, intelligence was so crucial.
But... Was Cangyue blind that day?
The Rebirth Eye, though only in its fourth fetal movement stage, possessed everything the Byakugan had and more.
Three hundred and sixty-degree vision without blind spots!
This was a basic ability of the Byakugan.
So, Hyuga Cangyue had immediately noticed the figure's subtle move, but she didn't reveal it.
Behind!
Nara Maru controlled the shadows, a smile forming on his face, but a voice interrupted his excitement.
"Divine Vacuum Punch!"
With this voice came a massive transparent fist of energy, roaring towards them.
Ripping!
Facing this attack, Nara Maru and all the surrounding rocks and trees were completely shredded, leaving nothing larger than a fingernail behind.
Only a smear of blood on the ground testified to his existence.
"Maru!"
A stout-bodied member of the Akimichi clan, seeing his friend's death, struck out in anger.
Multiplying Technique! His entire body quickly transformed into a nearly 10-meter-tall giant and then leaped up.
"Flesh Tank!"
His body spun rapidly in the air and then plummeted towards Hyuga Cangyue.
The spinning giant body was like a juggernaut, capable of crushing everything in its path, an incredibly formidable power.
Its only weakness was the 'accuracy' issue.
In the past, the remaining two teammates of the Pig-Deer-Butterfly team would have assisted, but now only one remained.
"Heart Transfer Body..."
The Yamanaka clan ninja, hidden in the shadows, was about to make a move when he found his body moving involuntarily.
"Ten Thousand World Attraction!"
How could Hyuga Cangyue not know the 'Pig, Deer, Butterfly' formation? In an instant, she determined the position of the remaining Yamanaka ninja and directly used Ten Thousand World Attraction to pull him out.
Thus, the Human Bullet Tank that was about to crash into her hit her teammate in mid-air, who had been pulled out by the technique.
The power of the high-speed spinning Human Bullet Tank was unimaginable.
It was so powerful that it could crush even steel, instantly shattering her teammate.
No one expected this outcome.
Especially the Akimichi ninja who had personally killed his teammate; his mind went blank, and he even stumbled upon landing.
Boom!
The Human Bullet Tank slammed into Hyuga Cangyue's side, creating a massive crater in the ground.
The Expansion Jutsu was also dispelled.
Hyuga Cangyue slowly approached, preparing to end the Akimichi ninja's life.
"Stop!"
Hari naturally couldn't allow this, so he extended his Golden Monkey Staff.
Whoosh!
The metal staff quickly thrust towards Hyuga Cangyue.
The outcome of being hit was obvious.
Even the complete Nine-Tails could be knocked away, let alone a human, who would be severely injured or die.
So, after dodging, Hyuga Cangyue said, "It seems the Third Hokage is determined to keep me here?"
The opponent's underhandedness was truly skilled.
It was only because she was on high alert; otherwise, who could have guessed that Hari, who always wore a kind face, would be so ruthless, striking from behind after just a few words.
"Your organization is too dangerous, so I must keep you here for the Shinobi World!"
Hari directly revealed his grand plan.
See, he wasn't acting for himself but for the entire Shinobi World.
Even if he made a mistake, blame the Shinobi World.
"Hypocrite!"
Hyuga Cangyue implied her disdain for him.
Hearing Dong Ping recount the actions of the Leaf F4, especially their families' parasitic development at the village's expense, deepened her hatred for them.
Given the chance, she wouldn't mind giving them a harsh lesson.
Although, for now, she had to ensure the Leaf Village could continue to stand in front of the Heavenly Fortress, shielding them from the storm.
That meant she couldn't kill Hari.
However, beating him up was not an issue, so when she saw him take the initiative, Hyuga Cangyue prepared to give him a 'taste of strength'.
"Hmph, you're just mercenaries blinded by money, what right do you have to speak of the Third Hokage like that!"
An ANBU member took the initiative to attack.
And it was only an ANBU; if it were Root Division, they would attack like robots, silent even in death.
From these aspects, one could distinguish between Root Division and ANBU.
Swish!
A semi-transparent blade as thick as an egg pierced the ANBU member's body.
Chakra Blade!
Its sharpness was beyond question, and its length could be controlled, making it extremely formidable in close combat with the Rinnegan's 360-degree vision.
"The strongest Third Hokage...?"
After dealing with the ANBU member, Hyuga Cangyue looked at Hari, who was backing them up, and almost blurted out the phrase 'the strongest Hokage fanboy'.
Don't be fooled by his current cowardice; once he found an opening, he would unleash a storm of relentless attacks.
However, that's if she was willing to play along! Knowing time was limited, Hyuga Cangyue, who planned to retreat after the other side finished, wouldn't take the initiative if it was just to buy time.
But since she intended to give the Third Hokage a 'taste of strength', she naturally wouldn't be as passive as before.
"Divine Vacuum Punch!"
She started with the Divine Vacuum Punch.
It's not that she couldn't use stronger attacks like the Double Divine Vacuum Punch, but there was no need.
Even the basic Divine Vacuum Punch had unmatched power, and the opponent had no way to defend against it, so there was no need to use stronger attacks.
The key was to hit the target.
If it didn't hit, no matter how strong the attack was, it would be useless.
The Leaf ninjas, who had already witnessed the power of the Divine Vacuum Punch, naturally wouldn't wait to die; they immediately used Instantaneous Teleportation to create distance.
"The hunt begins!"
Hyuga Cangyue selected a target and directly went into hiding.
(End of Chapter)
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