Chapter 359: Talent of the Divine Race!
Chapter 359: Talent of the Divine Race!
"Come, Thousand Hand Strike!"
Diri instinctively acted to protect his close friend.
A massive amount of chakra formed a several-meter-tall Golden Bodhisattva behind him.
"Interesting!"
Dong Ping was about to make a move when he noticed someone had already taken the initiative.
It was Uchiha Yae, the battle maniac, who had drawn her ninja sword and charged forward.
A sharp, piercing bird cry rang out as she slashed with Amaterasu in her left hand and the Thousand Bird Blade in her right.
Seeing this, the others quickly extinguished any thoughts of intervening.
Everyone was well aware of Uchiha Yae's strength and her love for combat. With a rare opportunity to practice, they knew that if they stepped in to help, they'd receive not gratitude but trouble.
Dong Ping usually didn't bother with the daily affairs of the Heavenly Fortress, preferring to spend his time in the laboratory or seeking amusement.
Thus, the one managing the affairs of the Heavenly Fortress was often Uchiha Yae, a formidable fighter and the unmarried fiancee of Dong Ping. Offending her would indeed lead to trouble.
After Diri's sudden burst, he was immediately watched by Yamagawa Kousuke.
The oppressive force emanating from Yamagawa's body made it difficult for Asama even to maintain his composure, let alone take action.
Asama was well aware that the 'Storm Fury' before him was fiercely loyal to Dong Ping. With a single command, even as the son of the Hokage, Asama knew he wouldn't be spared.
More importantly, there was a significant power gap!
Even with his confidence in his abilities, which were considered top-tier in Konoha, let alone among the Guardian Ninja, he didn't stand a chance against such a formidable Shadow Level Shinobi with a title.
"Aren't you going to do something?"
Dong Ping asked from behind.
But giving Asama a beating was not an issue.
After all, if a Guardian Ninja attacked a Leaf Ninja like him, it wouldn't make sense not to retaliate.
Even if Hari Monkey Fly was the Hokage, he had to swallow this humiliation.
If Konoha's leadership changed, the Heavenly Fortress would never have a chance to rise.
Therefore, despite Dong Ping and the Heavenly Fortress' rebellious nature, they had no intention of targeting the village's higher-ups. Instead, if they learned of any threats, they would even protect them.
If a powerful figure like Tsunade were to replace Hari Yufen, it would be a devastating blow to the Heavenly Fortress.
To prevent Hari Sarutobi from 'committing suicide with seventeen kunai in his back' due to his obsession with Asama Sarutobi, Asama Sarutobi truly couldn't be killed.
"Hmph!"
His reaction left Dong Ping's expectations unfulfilled.
Hey, aren't you the Second Shadow? You're usually so unruly when dealing with Monkey King's Swift Flight, yet now you're being so obedient?
Dong Ping silently mocked in his mind, but he held back from taking action, turning his gaze toward Diri instead.
Do you want to show off?
Fine, then don't blame us if we play dirty.
Uchiha Yae was not one to hold back, and her attacks were always fierce, often resulting in severe injuries as a normal occurrence.
Thus, he completely ignored Asama and the envoy, focusing instead on enjoying the battle between the two.
After all, the ordinary people around had already left, and there was no need to worry about collateral damage or greater destruction unless a massive attack like the 'Buddha's Transformation' or 'Complete Susanoo' was used.
With the situation already this dire, there was no need to worry about further damage.
Dong Ping could also take this opportunity to observe the 'Talent of the Divine Race' from the Fire Temple, as they had already begun to harness elemental energy, making them the perfect subjects for observation.
If the difficulty of Sage Mode is rated at 100, then the Fire Temple's control over Natural Energy is a mere 1.
The most challenging part is the transition from 0 to 1; once you reach 1, with sufficient effort and resources, mastering Sage Mode becomes exponentially easier.
It's similar to the Byakugan and Rinnegan; the direct promotion is too exaggerated, with no buffer in between.
The Sharingan and Rinne Sharingan, on the other hand, have the Mangekyou Sharingan as a buffer, which is a significant advantage.
Aside from other aspects, the Fire Temple's utilization of Natural Energy is indeed commendable.
Bang, bang!
A several-meter-tall Golden Bodhisattva statue, each strike powerful enough to effortlessly smash through steel.
Uchiha Yae also relied on her Amaterasu state, stimulating her cells with Lightning Style to boost her speed significantly. Combined with the observation and control granted by her Sharingan, she could weave through a barrage of fists.
Spin, leap!
Uchiha Yae's movements at this moment were incredibly captivating.
The same actions performed by Yamagawa Kousuke or Kai would be an eyesore, but when executed by a beauty like her, it was a refreshing sight.
Beautiful and awe-inspiring!
"Chidori Spear!"
After several exchanges without an opportunity to close in, Uchiha Yae's unused Chidori began to transform, directly extending into another ninjutsu.
Whoosh!
A lightning-fast blue lightning spear instantly pierced through a Chakra arm and flew towards Diri.
Pff!
It effortlessly pierced his shoulder.
This was considered a mercy.
Since Uchiha Yae didn't receive a hint to kill, this strike aimed for the shoulder instead of the heart.
After unlocking the Mangekyou Sharingan, her full power could rival that of a powerful Kage.
Even without the Mangekyou, she was still at the Shadow Level.
Being a Ninja with no weaknesses in body, illusions, or transformations, she allowed Diri to withstand her attacks for a while, just to witness his unique ninjutsu. Now, her counterattack landed effortlessly.
"That's not right!"
Uchiha Yae sensed something amiss and performed a side somersault, elegantly and fiercely dodging the Flame-Chakra Fist.
Diri was not under control.
The Chidori Spear had a paralyzing effect from Lightning Style, so Uchiha Yae relaxed slightly after hitting her target, but she didn't expect him to still be able to use the Thousand Hand Strike.
'Could it be the strengthening effect of Natural Energy on the body?'
Uchiha Douhei, observing from the sidelines, had a guess.
Since Sage Mode enhances all physical attributes, it's not surprising that Natural Energy has a similar effect.
It's undeniable that the Fire Temple's Natural Energy is worth studying.
Although their techniques have a low upper limit and a difficult entry point, they are extremely suitable as an introductory stage to Sage Mode.
Zzzra!
Uchiha Yae slid across the ground, approaching Diri's face, and slashed at the Bodhisattva Illusion on his body with her Thousand Bird Blade.
But... the moment the slash connected, the Bodhisattva Illusion transformed.
Vrrr!
A sound like a bell echoed.
The Golden Bodhisattva Illusion instantly turned into a red Myo-o form, and the multiple arms became two, with the huge red fists smashing towards Uchiha Yae with unstoppable force.
"Flame Sword Leap!"
Uchiha Yae moved with the sword, and flames appeared on the blade.
Moreover, her eyes transformed into the Three Tomoe, and she unleashed a basic 'Illusion, Sharingan' attack.
Facing both sword and illusion attacks, even with Diri's high mental resistance, he couldn't help but slow down a fraction.
And in that fraction of a second, Uchiha Yae precisely dodged the Myo-o's fist and closed in on him.
"No!"
Asama cried out instinctively.
But Uchiha Yae didn't care about his voice and chose to thrust her sword forward.
Pff!
There was no desperate counterattack or reversal; her sword pierced Diri's abdomen.
The gap in their strengths was too vast. If Uchiha Yae hadn't been aiming to exercise her body and lower her strength evaluation, she could have defeated him in less than a few exchanges.
Do you really think the Fire Temple's techniques are that powerful?
If they were, it wouldn't be the Leaf Village suppressing the Fire Temple; instead, it would be the Fire Temple dominating the Leaf Village.
(End of Chapter)
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