Chapter 503: Mental Explosion!
Chapter 503: Mental Explosion!
"What's going on?"
"No way!"
"Is that all?"
...
The ANBU from various ninja villages, including the remaining Akatsuki members like Akatsuki, were all baffled.
Just moments ago, their opponent had been domineering and powerful, leaving them defeated and even causing the deaths of many of their comrades.
But now, it was as if they were dealing with a completely different person. They were effortlessly taken care of, leaving them utterly perplexed.
Only after careful observation did they realize something.
It turned out that the Ninjato had veered off course.
Originally aimed at the heart, it was redirected to the side, so the piercing sound they heard earlier was not the opponent's body being pierced, but rather, it was Hyuga Cangyue's kunai stabbing into Itachi's abdomen.
"In front of these eyes of mine, your arrogance is laughable!"
Hyuga Cangyue, with her back turned to Itachi, spoke in a calm tone as she delivered the killing blow.
It was impossible for the Byakugan to be caught off guard, let alone the Reincarnated Eye. Therefore, it was highly unlikely that someone could stab her from behind.
"..."
Itachi didn't say much and quickly retreated, leaving behind a pool of blood.
He was not one for idle chatter, especially when dealing with the foolish 'O-Doudou' of his clan.
However, he truly hadn't anticipated that his carefully planned sneak attack would be noticed by his opponent. Still, he didn't consider it a loss, as he now knew that this strategy wouldn't work.
Gulu!
As he jumped back, Itachi also swallowed a bottle of healing potion.
This item had become a strategic resource for Konoha, and the ANBU naturally wouldn't distribute it. But as the young Uchiha clan head, it was only natural that he had access to it.
It was like eating from a bowl and then licking the bottom, no wonder Danzo looked displeased.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Itachi expelled a fireball.
Here, it's necessary to explain a misunderstanding.
The fireball seemed to be spat out from his mouth, but what he actually released was Fire Release Chakra, which only turned into flames at a certain distance from his mouth.
If it were actual flames, his body would have been roasted by now.
So, even with a mask, one could use this type of ninjutsu without removing it.
Whoosh!
The intense fire illuminated the night sky.
"Should be about enough, right?"
Danzo muttered to himself, observing the battlefield.
The probing phase should be over by now.
Itachi would undoubtedly activate his Sharingan first, as even with the Sharingan's power boost, his chakra capacity was only around ten cards, nowhere near Hyuga Cangyue's hundred-card level.
As he expected, the Great Fireball Jutsu was shattered by a Mountain-Breaking Strike, and in the instant the flames obscured their vision, Itachi's right eye, the Mangekyo Sharingan, activated.
"Amaterasu (Celestial Flame)!"
A black flame appeared silently on Hyuga Cangyue's body.
Amaterasu!
Although the name had already been 'borrowed' by Taiichi, it was a different kind of flame.
In legend, the temperature of Amaterasu was said to rival that of the sun's surface.
This was pure rumor!
If it could truly match the sun's temperature, nothing could possibly withstand it, and everything around it would melt and evaporate.
So, while Amaterasu's temperature was extremely high, it was still lower than Danzo's 'Amaterasu Sword' but higher than the sun's surface.
The most terrifying aspect of this dojutsu was not its temperature but something else.
Unstoppable!
It wouldn't extinguish until its target was completely burned to ashes.
Even if you jumped into the water, this flame wouldn't go out, and this was the terrifying power of the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Without prior knowledge, one could easily be caught off guard and killed by it.
But Hyuga Cangyue was well-informed and wouldn't be caught unaware. She took a step forward and walked out of the black Amaterasu flames unscathed.
"..."
Itachi, holding his bleeding right eye, felt his mental state waver (he was only in his teens, not yet at his future peak).
He genuinely didn't understand how his opponent could ignore the effects of his Amaterasu.
And Hyuga Cangyue wasn't one to blab, so she wouldn't reveal that she had covered her body with chakra, allowing her to shrug off the Amaterasu flames, nor would she mention that she had just stabbed him from behind.
Indeed, Amaterasu was formidable and tricky, but as long as one knew about it in advance, there were numerous ways to counter it.
Danzo, who had seen the original storyline, had no fewer than five methods to deal with it.
The power of foresight was indeed formidable! That's why he wanted to maintain the original plot and use this advantage to accumulate strength, only to flip the table at a critical moment.
Itachi was a crucial link in shaping the future, and if Tang Ping didn't want to gain the advantage of foresight, he could have easily killed him right then and there.
After some consideration, he decided against it.
Compared to the layers of hidden backers behind his opponent, he was merely a cup (sad) tool (play) on the table, and it wasn't worth spending too much effort on.
Hmm, Tang Ping certainly didn't want to borrow his opponent's knife to weaken Konoha.
Uchiha... there were too many of them, weren't there?
Although the main branch of the Uchiha clan had grown significantly under Tang Ping's support, they still couldn't compare to the Uchiha clan in Konoha.
At the same time, he couldn't use the surname 'Uchiha' either.
But if something happened in Konoha, things would get interesting.
The Uchiha heir was in the Tenshukaku!
By then, he could definitely say that.
However, leaving those words unspoken, Itachi was currently catching his breath.
Amaterasu's powerful attack had been countered, forcing him to adjust his plan.
Just then, Hyuga Cangyue, who had left the Amaterasu flames, lightly swung her right hand.
Hum!
A semi-transparent blade in the shape of a cylinder appeared.
She formed a blade with her chakra!
This weapon could be considered a continuous Susanoo in its transformed state.
Whoosh!
Hyuga Cangyue rushed forward to engage Itachi in close combat. At this moment, she was not yet satisfied, so how could she let her opponent off?
Clang!
The Anbu Ninjato in Itachi's hand was directly severed with a single strike. If he hadn't quickly leaned back, his entire body might have shared the same fate as the sword.
It wasn't that the Anbu had purchased some 'Pinduoduo' product; in terms of quality, this Ninjato was still excellent.
The issue was that it also depended on who it was compared to.
When the blade formed by Hyuga Cangyue's secret technique, 'Razor Edge,' clashed with the Ninjato, it would be easily severed with a single strike unless it was made of chakra metal or a divine weapon.
Even Danzo's Wind Release: Vacuum Sword could achieve the same.
In close combat, Hyuga Cangyue was the true overlord.
Even if Uchiha Mei fought her, she would definitely not compete in Taijutsu but instead use Shinobi Body Technique and occasionally harass with Genjutsu.
If it were purely a physical fight, she would never lose.
Itachi seemed to be struggling, but this was the opportunity he was looking for.
Only in this situation could he confirm whether the person before him was a clone or the real body, so he seized the chance.
"Tsukuyomi!"
The Mangekyou Sharingan in his left eye spun, and he used this Genjutsu.
In an instant, the environment around them abruptly changed, and they were now in a blood-red space with Hyuga Cangyue seemingly bound to a crucifix.
"Where is this?"
Observing the sudden change in the surroundings and her own apparent binding to a crucifix, Hyuga Cangyue vaguely understood.
"This is an Illusionary Space, and everything will be under my control!"
Numerous Itachi clones emerged, each holding a Ninjato.
It seemed that he was prepared to stab her with the Ninjato for several days, directly tormenting Hyuga Cangyue's mind until she broke.
Being stabbed repeatedly for several days would drive anyone to the brink of madness.
In the original plot, Kakashi fell victim to this technique and immediately collapsed on the spot.
It wasn't that his will was weak, but this kind of torment was indeed beyond what a normal human could endure.
"Now, you will experience endless pain, but if you reveal the truth of the Nine-Tails Night, I can make it easier for you!"
As Itachi spoke, he directly stabbed Hyuga Cangyue with the sword.
Hiss!
The sound of inhalation due to the intense pain resonated.
Although it was a Genjutsu, the pain was no different from having one's body pierced, and it might even be more painful.
Because this affected the mind and soul, in the original plot, Kakashi, despite being in good health, had lain in the hospital for a period of time after being affected by this technique.
The body was fine, but that didn't mean the mind and soul were unaffected. In fact, these aspects were the most severe issues.
"Is this all you've got? That's far from enough!"
Hyuga Cangyue savored the pain and familiarized herself with the Genjutsu, seeking to turn the tables.
"Is that so!"
Itachi continuously thrust the blade in his hand towards Hyuga Cangyue.
The problem was that the more painful it became, the more excited Hyuga Cangyue's smile grew, as if this wasn't torment but a form of enjoyment.
How eccentric! It had to be said that even Itachi was somewhat perplexed.
Time passed in the Genjutsu space, quickly reaching its limit, and Itachi's heart grew cold.
(End of Chapter)
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