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Chapter 501: Hyuga Cangyue vs. Itachi!
Chapter 501: Hyuga Cangyue vs. Itachi!
Bang!
Hyuga Cangyue's fist shattered Akase's Peacock Mystic Art.
It must be said that the Peacock Mystic Art indeed has its merits, being both offensive and defensive, and even allowing flight.
In simple terms, it's a technique that 'substantiates' one's chakra, transforming it into peacock tail feathers for use.
However, no matter how powerful the Peacock Mystic Art is, it still depends on the user.
Against Hyuga Cangyue, it was completely ineffective.
Her previous attack was the 'Mountain-Breaking Strike' from the Gentle Fist style, which can be considered a weaker version of the Sky-Piercing Strike.
As a member of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Cangyue had secretly learned all the clan's Gentle Fist techniques while spying on Dong Ping and the others in Konoha.
Therefore, she could freely use even the clan's secret techniques, modifying them slightly so that no one would associate them with the Gentle Fist style.
The power of the Gentle Fist depends on chakra and control, so in Hyuga Cangyue's hands, its power is as formidable as its name suggests, capable of shattering even small mountains.
"Kill him!"
"Attack!"
...
Several Star Ninjas rushed forward, launching a barrage of shuriken and senbon, some with lit explosive tags attached.
Hyuga Cangyue's face beneath her mask remained calm, and she could easily dodge if she wanted to.
The problem was that after Dong Ping's tip-off, she had already sensed something amiss.
Itachi... Uchiha Ketsu had sneaked up on her.
Although his disguise was excellent, it was only when she paid attention that she noticed his chakra, which was more abundant than that of other ninjas.
Even though the Uchiha clan is not known for chakra prowess like the Senju or Uzumaki clans, once the Mangekyou Sharingan is activated, their chakra undergoes a rapid increase due to the stimulation of the eye's power.
The simplest example is that chakra is refined from mental energy and cellular energy. Now, with the Yin Release's rapid increase, chakra naturally follows suit.
Therefore, Itachi's chakra is on a completely different level compared to that of a Jonin, with at least ten times more power.
Note that the 'card' mentioned here refers to the original character from the source material, and the current Kakashi is not the same as his original counterpart.
Without the burden of the Mangekyou Sharingan and with Rin still alive, he has emerged from the shadows, rapidly improving his strength and regaining some of his former genius.
Of course, to coordinate with Dong Ping's plan, he still maintains his previous appearance of decadence.
Therefore, the current Kakashi should not be viewed in the same light as before.
Itachi's heart stirred with emotion.
The 'Shell Organization' was a dangerous target that Konoha had been investigating, yet they had no leads.
Unexpectedly, he had encountered them this time.
As a Konoha ninja, he naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip by, so he prepared to capture them.
He also knew that the Shell Organization had appeared on the night of the Nine-Tails' attack.
If he could capture them, would he be able to uncover the truth of that night?
Itachi's emotions were stirred for this reason, not just because of the Anbu's mission.
Unfortunately, no matter how high his combat IQ, he could never have known that Hyuga Cangyue's Reincarnated Eye provided an all-encompassing, blindspot-free field of vision.
When facing her, a sneak attack was impossible.
Opportunity!
Itachi slashed with a ninja sword from behind.
Precise and ruthless! Although Itachi wasn't renowned for his taijutsu, he was undoubtedly top-tier.
The key was the sneak attack.
A Shadow Rank-level expert launching a surprise attack from behind in the chaos of the battlefield was absolutely deadly.
"Divine Hellfire!"
Hyuga Cangyue extended her right palm.
Boom!
A terrifying repulsive force erupted.
The earth was torn apart, the air compressed, and everything was blown away.
A full-range, blindspot-free attack.
Moreover, thanks to her, this technique was no longer a secret.
Its name and effects were fully exposed, ensuring there would be no 'first-encounter advantage'.
The most tragic figure might be Nagato, or Pain, the so-called 'God'.
His prestige plummeted!
At the very least, he couldn't maintain his lofty position, and his grand entrance would no longer awe everyone.
Only a few have suffered more at the hands of Dong Ping than the Akatsuki.
Even without mentioning the three 'spies'—Kyuubi, Orochimaru, and Konan—Pain's two abilities aren't as effective as they once were, even without the element of surprise.
With sufficient preparation and strength, it's not difficult for ninjas to counter them.
Just like now!
As the Star Ninjas were crushed, they reacted differently.
Caw! Caw!
The piercing caws of crows filled the air.
Uchiha Ketsu transformed into a flock of crows and scattered.
From a distance, Dong Ping observed the battlefield in the firelight and couldn't help but think:
"As expected of the flashy Uchiha Ketsu!"
His popularity before my arrival was entirely due to his incredibly cool and friendless ninjutsu and charisma.
Take this Crow Clone Technique, for example; it's a pure display of skill.
The Senju Clan's Summoning Beasts are divided into two main factions.
One faction consists of contract ninja cats, which can assist in gathering intelligence and provide business advantages, making them the mainstream choice.
The other faction prefers contract crows, excelling in illusions and flashy techniques, focusing on technical prowess.
It's only because of the existence of the Summoning Beast 'Taiichi' that the Ninja Crow style has flourished; otherwise, very few who choose this style would be even fewer.
It's not that this style isn't powerful, but rather that very few can master it.
However, Uchiha Ketsu is undoubtedly the strongest in this style, as his combat intelligence is genuinely unmatched.
"Impressive reaction!"
Hyuga Cangyue stood in the center of the bowl-shaped crater left by Divine Hellfire, turning to look at the crow flock behind her.
Although she knew that Uchiha Ketsu, whom Dong Ping often mentioned, must be extraordinary, she never expected such brilliance.
Each of the scattered crows contained his chakra.
It was an incredibly intricate combination of illusions and clone techniques, leaving her unable to find any flaws.
"What are the goals of your Shell Organization?"
The crows gathered, forming Uchiha Ketsu's image.
Fortunately, he had read the intelligence reports and was able to use the Crow Clone Technique at the critical moment, narrowly avoiding the attack.
"For love and justice!"
Hyuga Cangyue shouted the organization's slogan.
She couldn't very well say that it was for doing things her true identity couldn't.
"On the night of the Nine-Tails, what did you do in Konoha?"
Uchiha Ketsu asked urgently, genuinely curious.
"How would I know? If you catch me, you'll find out everything."
Hyuga Cangyue was almost becoming a carbon copy of Dong Ping, even her tone mirroring his.
Uchiha Ketsu understood that learning the truth about the Nine-Tails incident through interrogation was impossible, so he had to capture her first.
His fighting intent surged, and Hyuga Cangyue sensed a hint of threat.
"That's right! Only by capturing me will you uncover the truth of that night!"
Hyuga Cangyue let her true self shine.
Note that she's usually well-behaved around Dong Ping, but this is her genuine self.
She's dark and crazy! Dong Ping understands her personality, which is why he often brings her along and rarely assigns her solo missions; who knows what she might do?
She'll complete the mission, but whether it's the outcome you want is another story.
Uchiha Ketsu leaped high, forming hand seals.
"Fire Style: Snapdragon Claw Red!"
Brilliant sparks bloomed in the night sky, a dazzling display.
Within this brilliance, however, lurked deadly intent.
Each spark, like a flame, shot towards Hyuga Cangyue with lightning speed.
Naturally, the flames themselves weren't very lethal, given their slow flight speed.
But Snapdragon Claw Red is a B-rank ninjutsu, so it's not that simple.
The sparks' speed suddenly accelerated, engulfing Hyuga Cangyue in the crater.
Hidden within these flames were shuriken, explaining their rapid flight.
(End of Chapter)
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