Chapter 416: Wounds and the Final Ace
Chapter 416: Wounds and the Final Ace
"Fire Pillar Array!"
Dong Ping initiated the technique, and fiery pillars erupted from the ground, forming a massive ring of fire that encased him securely.
(In Sage Mode, such Fire Style techniques could be executed in an instant.)
Ordinary ninjas would have no chance of breaking through this defense.
But neither A nor Killer B was ordinary.
One with a Tailed Beast Mantle and the other with Lightning Chakra Mode, they could withstand the terrifying heat and charge forward.
The two crossed paths beside Dong Ping.
"Thunder Bull Plow Hot Blade!"
This combination technique was used to select the 'AB' duo, showcasing its significance.
With a single strike, even Orochimaru's modified body would be torn to shreds.
Not to mention Dong Ping, who remained stationary; even his corpse was nowhere to be found.
Wait!
Where was the corpse? A and Killer B had stopped, but their faces showed no signs of success.
The reason was simple.
The sensation!
The feeling of striking flesh was completely different from anything else.
They had only shredded a Shadow Clone.
As for how they were deceived, it was the flames from the Fire Pillar Array.
The flames momentarily obstructed their vision, allowing Dong Ping to replace himself with a Shadow Clone.
The entire sequence seemed lengthy, but it occurred in the blink of an eye.
This was only possible in Sage Mode; in a normal state, he might have barely executed the Fire Pillar Array before being shredded by them.
"I hope you won't disappoint me!"
Dong Ping stepped out from the flames of a side pillar, facing away from A and Killer B, his confidence brimming.
His personality in Sage Mode had changed significantly; he was no longer the domineering and aloof person he once was.
Not only did he enjoy awkward situations, but he also liked to put on an act!
Of course, this was not Dong Ping's true nature, not at all.
"Brat, let me show you the power of the Lightning Shadow!"
A twisted his neck and launched into a furious assault.
His straight punches, hand blades, and side kicks all appeared simple, but with Lightning Chakra Mode, they could shatter mountains.
With the support of the barrier, A's combat prowess rivaled that of the future Five Kage Summit, where he had the strength to sever the initial stage of Susanoo with a single blade against the Second Raikage.
Not to mention, Killer B was also by his side.
The eight Lightning Blades seemed capable of slicing through space and tearing the atmosphere.
Killer B's focus and seriousness far surpassed his future self when facing the Second Raikage.
His unprecedented concentration and dedication caused his unique rap to disappear.
This was the true strength of the 'AB' duo, renowned throughout the Shinobi World.
They were truly formidable, even among the Kage-level ninjas.
Dong Ping was certain that within the barrier, their combined strength had reached this level.
Only in Sage Mode could he withstand them; otherwise, he would have been obliterated.
A flash of lightning zipped past Dong Ping's feet, causing him to pause, and Killer B's blade struck his shoulder, nearly severing his entire left arm.
The eight Lightning Blades were wielded with such dexterity that they seemed like a juggling act, making them impossible to defend against.
Facing Dong Ping alone would be manageable, but the more formidable A was also present.
A's defense might not match the Third Raikage, but his speed was on par, and any moment of laxness could result in being struck down by his devastating attacks.
Dong Ping's flame robe erupted, creating a white fiery wave that engulfed everything.
Even Kaise Yamayama, not far away, quickly retreated.
He knew the terrifying heat of the white flames, capable of rapidly melting even steel.
The 'AB' duo, of course, wouldn't foolishly withstand the attack and also backed off.
"Not bad, I admit, you do have what it takes to threaten me!"
Dong Ping gave them a high evaluation.
The blow he had just received wasn't due to their combined efforts but the influence of the Thunderlight Barrier, which had slightly affected his movements.
That slight delay allowed Killer B to seize the opportunity and inflict a severe injury.
"Still feeling cocky, brat?"
A's words seemed mocking, but he was mentally tense.
Injured beasts were the most dangerous, and he was well aware of this, so he used taunts to test the waters.
It had to be said that there were many LYB ninjas in the Shinobi World; even those who appeared like Skyfall Heroes on the outside often had vastly different inner qualities.
There was no other way, after all, ninjas weren't warriors.
If they were to go head-on without any subtlety, unless you had the luck and strength of the Emperor of the Sea, you'd be buried under a mountain of dirt.
Lord Tang Ping didn't respond but turned to look behind him.
"Elder Danzo, do you want to be a puppet?"
Yes, he hadn't forgotten that the battle within the Thunderlight Barrier was a 3v3, and there was an 'ally' on their side.
No matter how strained the relationship between the two sides, they were all on Konoha's side, and to play dead on the battlefield?
It was only when they were delaying the Two-Tailed Beast that Root, under his leadership, fought with such disregard for their lives, otherwise, Lord Tang Ping would have suspected that they had reached some agreement with the Cloud Village Ninja to trap and kill him.
"I'm just looking for an opportunity to strike!"
Elder Danzo's deadpan face showed no expression.
But his words were not wrong.
In the previous battle, whether it was Lord Tang Ping or the AB combination, they moved at a lightning-fast pace.
Ordinary ninjas would have a hard time even seeing clearly, let alone intervening.
Even the Cloud Village Ninja outside the Thunderlight Barrier only found one opportunity to strike, let alone him.
That's why Lord Tang Ping mocked him instead of directly lashing out.
"If you don't want to die here, then help me stall them for some time!"
Lord Tang Ping didn't waste any more words and didn't bother treating his injuries.
Being injured was perfect!
Not only could he demonstrate his 'sacrifice', but he could also take control of the situation afterward.
For example, if there were actions he didn't want to participate in, it would be hard to refuse, but being injured made it different.
If they still wanted him to take action, were they even human?
Of course, if he didn't want to refuse, then it would be 'fighting while injured', and he could gain some popularity.
Brilliant!
It was precisely considering this that Lord Tang Ping chose not to use the Nirvana Technique to instantly heal his injuries.
"Good!"
Elder Danzo stood beside Lord Tang Ping without hesitation.
Although he wished for Lord Tang Ping's death, he didn't want to die himself, so he took the initiative to cooperate.
And Lord Tang Ping wasn't worried that Elder Danzo wouldn't meet his requirements.
The other party indeed possessed many secret and forbidden techniques. Without revealing his true state, any one of the AB combination could easily defeat them, so stalling for a few seconds was not a problem at all.
"Binding Array!"
Elder Danzo formed hand seals with one hand and then slammed it onto the ground (his right hand was bandaged, so he used his left).
He was also a master of sealing techniques.
Otherwise, those cursed seals and the Inner Four Elements Seal on his body wouldn't be possible.
Sure enough, the AB combination appeared beside Lord Tang Ping but was entangled by the floating runes.
And Lord Tang Ping naturally didn't waste time. He smeared blood on his right hand, formed a hand seal, and slammed it onto the ground.
"Summoning Technique!"
This was his trump card for breaking the barrier.
Taiichi!
His summoned beast, except for the very beginning, was summoned less and less afterward.
It wasn't that Taiichi was weak, but there was no need.
With the sacred site of Tanggu and the 'Rising Sun Tree' as the best tool for enhancement, Taiichi's strength increased rapidly.
Lord Tang Ping's evaluation of Taiichi was equivalent to the level of the 'Three Great Immortals'.
Nowadays, Taiichi might not lose even against a weak Tailed Beast, let alone the summoned beasts of the San Nin. So, there was no need to summon him under normal circumstances.
But today was different; it was the perfect stage to showcase his power.
The summoning rune expanded with Lord Tang Ping's right-hand touch as the core.
Boom!!!
A massive white mist exploded above the Thunderlight Barrier.
Croak!
A giant raven's cry echoed through the night sky.
The pitch-black night sky was 'lit up' by Taiichi, whose wings spanned over a hundred meters and whose body radiated light.
It was only because Lord Tang Ping had deeply researched summoning techniques that he could slightly alter the summoning location, preventing Taiichi from appearing within the barrier.
But the cost was the depletion of his Sage Chakra, and he couldn't even maintain Sage Mode anymore.
"Let the flames purify everything!"
A ruthless glint flashed in Lord Tang Ping's eyes.
It was difficult to destroy the barrier from the inside, but from the outside, it wasn't too challenging to break it.
If I couldn't break the barrier, could I not deal with the one maintaining it?
So, by having Taiichi unleash an omnidirectional big move, the barrier would be completely destroyed.
Of course, it was also to teach the Cloud Village Ninja a lesson and let them know that he wasn't an easy target to manipulate.
Croak!
In the sky, Taiichi spread his wings, ready to unleash his ultimate technique.
(End of Chapter)
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