Chapter 417: Taiichi's Metamorphosis!
Chapter 417: Taiichi's Metamorphosis!
Boom!!!
The sky was illuminated by a massive pillar of fire, its radiance akin to the rising sun, bright as day.
It was Amaterasu!
The name of the technique sounded formidable.
In reality, Taiichi gathered natural energy and transformed it into a pillar of flames that descended from above, appearing as a fiery pillar from the heavens.
The principle was simple, but it also depended on the user.
Hundreds of meters!!!
The diameter of the fire pillar was astonishing, spanning hundreds of meters.
It was a terrifying move capable of annihilating an entire city in one strike.
Its power was no less than that of a Tailed Beast Ball, and some might even argue it was stronger due to its continuous output.
Of course, the drawback was that its power increased gradually, making it easy to evade, rendering it ineffective against highly mobile targets.
However, against large, immobile targets, it was undoubtedly a divine skill.
Especially against barriers!
Because barriers couldn't move.
After the terrifying pillar of fire descended, the Cloud Village ninjas who couldn't withstand it melted like snow under the sun.
"Retreat!"
Tadao, who had just used a special escape technique to block a large amount of the flames, could only grit his teeth and give the order.
They had tried various defensive ninjutsu.
But against the ever-intensifying power of Amaterasu, they all melted within the flames.
Not only ninjutsu and tools, but even solid objects would be melted by the continuously intensifying heat of Amaterasu.
Amaterasu!
It was undoubtedly a skill with limitless potential.
As long as Taiichi could endure, even destroying the world would be a piece of cake.
Without the Cloud Village ninjas maintaining the barrier, the Thunderlight Barrier could only function mechanically and was instantly overwhelmed by countless flames.
Inside the barrier!
The Cloud Village ninjas halted their fight.
They were well aware that this battle would not determine a winner or decide their fate.
Once the barrier was breached, none of them would survive.
The reason the Stone Village ninjas could kill the Third Raikage was that he refused to leave; otherwise, it wouldn't be difficult for a powerful Shadow-level ninja to escape the battlefield.
"I never expected your summoned beast to have grown to this extent!"
Il raised his head, gazing at the sky beyond the barrier, now obscured by golden flames, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.
Taiichi, as their summoned beast, was undoubtedly a crucial factor.
However, the information they had gathered was based on Dong Ping's performance during the Chunin Exam, specifically the one-hit suicide technique 'Sunset,' which was equivalent to an S-rank forbidden technique.
They didn't pay much attention to it, as nearly a thousand Cloud Village ninjas were maintaining the Thunderlight Barrier, which should have been sufficient to withstand the attack.
But facing Taiichi's current strength, comparable to a Tailed Beast, they realized their miscalculation.
It was too terrifying!
Undoubtedly, after today, Taiichi would top the list of summoned beasts in the Shinobi World.
Note that this refers specifically to summoned beasts.
The Three Great Immortals of the Holy Land, for example, would not be included in the 'summoned beast' category.
"If I can grow, why can't a summoned beast?"
Dong Ping looked up at the sky, his eyes gleaming with pride.
Under his guidance, Taiichi had been evolving rapidly, transforming into the 'Golden Phoenix' he envisioned.
In the Shinobi World, it was a matter of how bold one was.
With his accumulated knowledge and external assistance, he could achieve countless miracles.
Moreover, he had a new idea.
If he could realize it, he could make Yugakure surpass the Three Great Holy Lands and tell them to 'eat shit.'
"I hope that the next time we meet, you'll still have such good luck!"
As the Thunderlight Barrier began to crack without the support of the Cloud Village ninjas, Il boldly declared.
"Yo, you bastard, you've earned Kirabi's approval!"
Kirabi also returned to his rap mode.
Yumon remained silent, his gaze fixed on the Leaf Village side, clearly reluctant to give up.
This was a perfect opportunity.
It was a chance to eliminate three powerful Leaf Village ninjas—'Purification Flame,' 'Storm's Wrath,' and 'Shadow of the Shinobi'—and they might not get another chance if they missed it.
Unfortunately, the opportunity slipped away.
"Let's go!"
Dong Ping turned and led the way out.
Boom!
The thunderlight barrier above was melted by the flames.
The pillar of golden fire turned this once Leaf encampment into a veritable hell.
For a long time, this area might remain a wasteland.
The ground was almost entirely melted.
Quickly!
Taiichi released the Summoning Technique and returned directly to the Hot Spring Valley.
As for Tang Ping and his group, they also pursued the direction of the retreating Leaf forces.
However, along the way, they occasionally spotted the corpses of Leaf ninjas.
It was evident that the escape was not the end; they still had to face the pursuit of the Cloud ninjas.
Although nearly a thousand Cloud ninjas had been left behind to deal with the three of them, there were still over two thousand Cloud ninjas in pursuit, and these corpses were the result of their chase.
Witnessing this scene, Tang Ping recalled a term.
A battle royale!
The current situation was eerily similar.
It was absolutely impossible to turn back and engage in battle.
Aside from the disparity in morale, the fact that one side was well-prepared while the other fled in haste was enough to create a significant gap.
Moreover, in terms of numbers, the Leaf forces were at a disadvantage.
To be honest, it's not that the Leaf forces were inferior in numbers; it's just that their position was not ideal!
The Land of Fire, located at the heart of the Shinobi World, occupied fertile lands and boasted the best environment, but it also had to bear the price of being surrounded by enemies on all sides.
Among the Five Great Ninja Villages, the remaining ones secretly wished to bring down the Leaf Village.
After all, while they endured harsh living conditions, the Leaf Village thrived in happiness. Who else would they target if not the Leaf?
Therefore, in the event of a major war, the Leaf Village had to consider fighting on four fronts, so it was inevitable that they would dispatch forces to reinforce the border defenses.
While others might not initiate an attack, the Leaf Village couldn't afford to be unprepared.
Sarutobi Kazumi was a staunch pacifist, and the Land of Fire had already secured the best territories in the Shinobi World.
Furthermore, he understood that if the Leaf Village attacked other ninja villages and failed to swiftly eliminate their opponents, they would undoubtedly face a united assault, possibly leading to their annihilation, just like the Whirlpool Country.
Strategically, his choice was extremely wise.
If he were like Danzo, a militant faction leader, the Leaf Village's corpses would have been long forgotten.
This time, the Leaf reinforcements sent to the border of the Land of Lightning numbered a thousand, but when combined with the forces dispatched to other directions, the total reached a staggering fifteen hundred ninjas.
Despite no battles occurring in those directions, such a large number of ninjas were still deployed.
Currently, the Leaf Village had not fully recovered its vitality, and these forces were like bloodletting.
Given the various difficulties, it was no wonder that the Leaf Village consistently found itself at a numerical disadvantage on the battlefield.
It wasn't until half a day later that Tang Ping and his group located the retreating Leaf forces.
During their journey, they encountered several Cloud ninja squads attempting to intercept them.
Well, those Cloud ninja squads that tried to stop them died in a rhythmic manner.
It was no joke; even though Tang Ping was 'injured,' wasn't Danzo and Houshi still there?
If they hadn't known that a powerful Cloud ninja was pursuing them, they might have taken the opportunity to launch a deadly attack.
(Hyuga Cangyue had already infiltrated the main force, activating his invisibility!)
In a small valley.
Using a secret signal, Tang Ping and his group confirmed that this was the hiding place of the Leaf reinforcements and not a decoy leading them astray.
From this perspective, Nara Kujousei's ability was genuinely formidable, almost fooling even his own people.
However, it wouldn't be long before the Cloud ninjas realized they were chasing in the wrong direction and resumed their pursuit of this Leaf force.
Swish! The scenery changed, revealing a small path leading to the valley.
It was a combination of camouflage and illusion! Even Tang Ping and his group didn't notice the flaw immediately.
"Lord Tang Ping, Elder Danzo, and Houshi!"
A Leaf ninja approached to greet the group, visibly relieved upon seeing them, but his expression turned somber when he noticed the bandage on Tang Ping's left shoulder.
It wasn't that he had a close relationship with Tang Ping, but his 'Purification Flame' was renowned as a formidable force outside the Leaf's San Nin, and his injury couldn't help but cause concern.
Led by the ninja, Tang Ping and his group navigated through countless hastily set traps and sentries, finally meeting Nara Kujousei.
(End of Chapter)
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