Chapter 531: Interception Battle!
Chapter 531: Interception Battle!
"Chidori!"
Kakashi darted forward like lightning, aiming for Kagumi.
She didn't expect Chidori to hit the opponent.
But in her flesh-activated state, her speed was truly astonishing, even able to dodge thrown ninja tools and ninjutsu, making her an incredibly useful asset.
Behind her, the little fanboy, Tonatiuh, followed closely.
Yes, Tonatiuh was a huge admirer of Kakashi, and in Konoha, this was a well-known 'secret'.
One was a super genius, whose true strength was unknown after resolving his inner conflicts and restraints, and the other possessed Wood Style, both being 'masters' in their own right.
Chirp!
Kakashi's right eye, adorned with three tomoe, pierced through the water clone in front of him.
"As expected of White Fang's... daughter?"
Kagumi's voice rang out beside her, but she was left stunned.
Because she hadn't expected that according to the intelligence, Kakashi was the son of White Fang, but why was the person she saw a 'woman'?
Opportunity!
The three tomoe in Kakashi's left eye socket rotated, spotting a chance.
Whoosh!
A senbon shot out, and he seized the moment to attack.
Close-quarters combat!
Although Kakashi's ninjutsu wasn't weak, he wasn't the type to rely solely on long-range attacks. Instead, he excelled in taijutsu and ninjutsu, and with his incredible combat awareness, close-quarters combat was even more advantageous.
Swish!
Kagumi barely managed to backflip to dodge the senbon.
"Mizukage-sama!" 2
Ao and Chojiro shouted in surprise.
"It's alright, leave this to me. You go help the others!"
Kagumi stopped the two Mizukage guards from approaching, preparing to take on Kakashi and Tonatiuh alone.
Both sides had already engaged in combat.
However, they were all testing each other, not rushing to fight to the death.
In such a vast area, they had ample space to dodge and fight.
Ninja, unlike warriors, rarely engaged in direct combat unless on a specific mission.
"Yes, Mizukage-sama!"
Ao and Chojiro exchanged glances and then rushed towards the battlefield.
Although they were guards, their status was not low.
Ao, in particular, was a veteran elite Jonin and possessed the Byakugan of the Hyuga main house, making him an exceptional battlefield commander.
As for Chojiro, his talent was unquestionable, and with one of the Seven Shinobigatana in his possession, his combat strength was also formidable. With their addition, the Mist ninjas stabilized their formation and initiated a special tactic.
"Mist Concealment Jutsu!"
Ao began forming hand seals to cast the technique.
Many Mist ninjas also joined in the attack.
Thus, an incredibly dense fog started to envelop the area.
Although the Mist ninjas couldn't see clearly in the fog themselves, they had been trained to know how to fight within it.
They had even developed a course on how to fight and coordinate in the fog.
Silent Killing Jutsu!
As such, the advantage the Mist ninjas had in the fog was evident.
If they had the Byakugan, they could naturally ignore the fog.
However, in such chaotic conditions, even with the Byakugan's ability to see through the fog and detect chakra, it didn't mean they could identify their opponents, so the limitation was still significant.
Chaos!
The Mist ninjas utilized the fog to create chaos, which was their best advantage.
If they were to engage in direct combat, their fighting prowess was genuinely inferior to the other major ninja villages.
Unless it was on water!
The Mist ninjas' combat strength was heavily restricted by terrain.
"Use Wind Style quickly!"
Danzo was no stranger to the Mist ninjas and naturally knew how to respond.
Using Wind Style was the best approach in this situation.
"Wind Style: Wind Bullet!"
"Wind Style: Blazing Wind Palm!"
"Wind Style: Pressure!"
...
One by one, Wind Style techniques were employed, dispersing the surrounding fog.
But the fog kept replenishing the cleared areas, and with it came the intent to kill.
Shh, shh!
The sound of flesh being pierced echoed repeatedly.
ANBU and Root Division members who used Wind Style were assassinated one after another by the Mist ninjas.
Indeed, Mist Concealment Jutsu was countered by Wind Style, and this was not false.
However, when you're trying to dispel the fog, you become the perfect target!
After the Mist ninjas used Mist Concealment Jutsu, they didn't immediately attack but waited for the Konoha side to make the first move. This gave them the opportunity to take out those using Wind Style.
Although Danzo was familiar with the Mist Ninjas, his command abilities were truly lacking, and he could only give orders like "Charge!" and "Retreat!"
If it were someone like Orochimaru or Jiraiya in command, they would first find a way to escape the mist before countering.
Using Wind Style in front of the Mist Ninjas in the mist was practically asking for trouble.
In terms of tactics, Danzo was at a severe disadvantage.
However, the ANBU and Root forces did possess superior combat abilities compared to the Mist Ninjas, so the outcome was still uncertain.
Now, it was time for the strong fighters on both sides to clash.
"Dissolution Style: Dissolution Beast Technique!"
Kagumi performed a simple test before initiating her ninjutsu suppression.
She was a ninjutsu-type fighter.
Although her taijutsu was not weak, it was not her specialty, so she would not engage in close combat.
A large amount of acid flooded the surroundings.
Sizzle!
The terrifying sound of corrosion sent chills down everyone's spines.
"Wood Style: Tree Barrier!"
Tonatiuh performed hand seals and unleashed this ninjutsu.
History had changed!
Originally, Tonatiuh was supposed to officially appear after the destruction of Konoha, and he had been hiding in the ANBU to keep his Wood Style a secret.
But now, he was deployed early for this mission, perhaps because the village leaders wanted to use the 'Wood Style' to enhance Konoha's deterrence.
Swish, swish!
Countless vines burst out of the ground, weaving into a wall that shielded Kakashi and Tonatiuh.
There was no escape from the acid, which had no blind spots, so they had no choice but to use ninjutsu for defense.
"Wood Style!"
Kagumi exclaimed in surprise.
She had witnessed many grand scenes, even the fall of the Mist Village, but this was something new.
Wood Style!
But this was the Bloodline Limit of the 'God of Ninja'."
A powerful ability that allowed one to dominate the ninja world.
Kagumi's astonishment at witnessing this Bloodline Limit firsthand was understandable.
Sizzle!
The acid quickly corroded the vine-woven 'Tree Barrier' to nothing, calming her initial surprise.
Too weak!
The Wood Style of her opponent was on a completely different level from what she had heard.
Whoosh!
A figure emerged from the ground in front of Kagumi and threw a kunai.
Pop!
Kakashi pierced the Water Clone in front of him with a kunai, only to be pierced by another kunai himself.
Bang!
His entire body turned into white mist and dissipated, leaving only a piece of wood in its place.
Substitution Technique!
As the attack missed, Kakashi had already activated his Substitution Technique in advance.
Both sides exchanged tactics.
Overall, Kakashi was at a disadvantage in terms of raw power, but his combat awareness was superior, and with Tonatiuh's Wood Style, they managed to fight on equal footing.
Of course, this was also because Kagumi couldn't clear the battlefield on a large scale.
As a powerful fighter with two Bloodline Limits, she was like a 'cannon,' excelling in wide-range, high-damage ninjutsu.
But in this situation, if she unleashed her full power, it might cause massive friendly fire.
Kakashi clearly understood this and focused on close combat, giving her no chance to escape.
Kagumi also wanted to prolong the fight, so she played along.
The reason for this was that her mission was not to cause significant damage to Konoha or invade, but to protect the escaped Uchiha.
With the pursuit squad held up here, there was no need for her to rush.
On the side of the battlefield.
"Should we join the fight now? The Mist Ninjas have already suffered some losses!"
Hyuga Cangyue suppressed her bloodlust and asked.
Although she appeared pure and delicate, and weak in front of Tang Ping, she was truly brutal in battle.
Naturally, she felt a surge of impulse in this situation.
On the contrary, Mei, who looked domineering and powerful and came from the Uchiha, a combat-oriented clan, disliked the battlefield.
It could be said that their personalities were the opposite of their appearances.
"Don't worry, these Mist Ninjas will taste blood, and if you want to fight... the Konoha reinforcements should be here soon!"
Tang Ping spoke while glancing north, the direction of Konoha.
With Konoha so close, he didn't believe there was no activity from them.
As he finished speaking, there was indeed movement from the north.
(End of Chapter)
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