Chapter 534: The Chaotic Battle!
Chapter 534: The Chaotic Battle!
Jiraiya, Kai, and Sarutobi Hiruzen!
All three possessed astonishing strength.
Not to mention the 'Boar Deer Butterfly' trio, whose combined might rivaled the Shadow Rank, alongside elite Jonin and nearly a thousand Konoha ninjas, all comparable to the power of a near-Kage.
This lineup was overwhelmingly advantageous, no wonder Sarutobi Hiruzen felt confident, ready to give the Shell Organization a little taste of Konoha's might.
"Go!"
Kai took the lead, directly entering the third gate, the final safe boundary.
Huff!
Chakra enveloped his body.
Even with only three gates open, he was stronger and more adept than Yamashiro Koji.
True to his title as the 'Innate Taijutsu Saint Body', Kai's talent in Taijutsu was truly extraordinary.
It was only due to a lack of sufficient resources that he couldn't achieve the Eight Gates Transformation Array and become a Sage.
"Give it your all, let's finish this quickly!"
Tang Ping turned to Hyuga Cangyue.
Leaving this opponent for her to handle.
Because only she could swiftly defeat Kai, not giving him a chance to unleash his full power.
As for Jiraiya, he would be dealt with by Uchiha Meika, who had no weaknesses in her Ninjutsu or Genjutsu.
Both sides had no apparent weaknesses, and even without using her extraordinary organs or signature Lightning and Fire Jutsu, she could hold off Jiraiya.
Indeed, among the three, Uchiha Meika was the most restricted.
Her signature abilities, like the Demon Horn, Sharingan, and Lightning and Fire Jutsu, were too distinctive, and using them would be as good as revealing her identity.
The Sharingan was somewhat better in this regard.
Since she hadn't displayed the Mangekyou Sharingan, at least not with her Uchiha Meika identity, she could still use it.
But if she used the Mangekyou Sharingan with the Shell Organization identity, her true self would need to be cautious.
Lastly, naturally, Tang Ping would face off against Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others.
Doesn't that sound incredibly dangerous?
But in reality, there was hardly any risk, as Hyuga Cangyue would quickly finish off Kai and come to assist.
After all, with the Reincarnation Eye, her strength grew exponentially, even though her eyes were still in the developmental stage.
The key was that she could go all-out without fear of exposing her identity.
Whoosh!
Kai charged forward first.
Don't be fooled by his seemingly reckless move, as he was buying time and testing the waters, hence his decision to go first.
Hyuga Cangyue took a deep breath, her eyes as deep as the starry sky.
"Celestial Strike!"
She unleashed a powerful punch.
Boom!
An incredibly terrifying transparent fist tore through the earth, heading straight for Kai.
Facing such an attack, Kai could easily dodge with his speed.
Don't underestimate the Celestial Strike; it was a swift technique, executed in an instant, much faster than most Ninjutsu.
But even the mere motion of throwing a punch was enough for Kai to dodge in advance.
However, Hyuga Cangyue didn't even glance at him, directly grabbing in one direction.
"Ten Thousand World Attraction!"
She locked onto Kai and pulled him towards her.
Ever since Tang Ping praised Kai for his 'Strongest Taijutsu' potential, the Heavenly Castle had been keeping a close eye on Kai, even more so than Kakashi.
And Hyuga Cangyue held Tang Ping's every word dear to her heart, so how could she not pay attention to Kai? Thus, she was well aware of his habits and could predict his evasion direction and area.
"Impossible!"
Whether it was Sarutobi Hiruzen or the others, this was the thought on their minds.
They had great faith in Kai's strength, which was why they entrusted him with the role of the 'Secret Weapon'. But now, even with some knowledge of Kai's abilities, he had still fallen for her technique, an outcome that was hard to believe.
"Lion Mane Technique!"
Jiraiya reacted instantly, using a secret technique to save Kai.
His hair seemed to come alive, quickly wrapping around Kai in mid-air, attempting to pull him back.
Zzzzz!
Uchiha Meika left only a trail of lightning behind as she slashed with her sword, infused with Lightning Chakra, blocking Jiraiya's attack.
Note that it wasn't the Chidori, but pure Lightning Chakra.
For her, blocking Jiraiya wasn't difficult, but exposing her own information was a concern.
As the renowned 'Thunderfire Queen', her fame also meant her information was highly valued, making it easy for others to recognize her.
With Uchiha Meika blocking Jiraiya, Tang Ping took on the rest.
"Melt Transformation, Great Flame Eruption!"
With that, a powerful Melt Transformation attack was unleashed.
As time passed, his mastery in this field was undoubtedly the strongest, even surpassing that of Old Purple.
It wasn't that his talent was truly that exaggerated.
But he had an unfair advantage!
The Sage... With a single use of the Qingming Agent, his learning and comprehension abilities skyrocketed. Combined with his accumulated knowledge in ninjutsu, it was only natural that he surpassed others.
So, with a casual Great Flame Eruption, he unleashed an attack with the force of a volcanic eruption.
The lava that had been formed into a giant fist split into numerous lava blobs, covering the entire fan-shaped area in its attack range.
"Be careful!"
"Get out of the way!"
"Defend!"
...
Sarutobi Hiruzen swiftly formed hand seals with both hands.
"Earth Transformation. Earth Flow Wall!"
A massive earthen wall rose before them.
In the original storyline during the Chuunin Exams, using Earth Flow Wall required spitting out some dirt on the rooftop, purely due to the terrain.
If they were on the ground, there would be no need for dirt as a catalyst.
The lava blobs relentlessly slammed into the earthen wall.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Cracks appeared one after another.
Although the massive earthen wall was battered beyond recognition, it managed to hold its ground.
'Tsk, no wonder he's a Ninjutsu Doctor!'
Tang Ping grunted in dissatisfaction.
He had barely exerted any strength in that previous attack, and with his current condition, it was only natural that it could be blocked.
Slap! With a direct slap, he grunted.
"Melt Transformation. Melt Flow River!"
He immediately performed this technique.
Although his current physical appearance was a few years younger than before, his ability to unleash his strength had increased. At the very least, using these non-Sage Bloodline Limit techniques didn't feel as strenuous as before.
Whoosh! The ground suddenly transformed into a river of lava, flowing towards the Konoha forces.
If it were a battle of pure strength, Tang Ping, in his current weakened state, was no match. But all he needs to do is buy us some time."
"Let's go!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Konan and Mizukage Gen, who were by his side, preparing to launch a joint attack.
This wasn't a time to uphold the dignity of the strong. Their priority was to take down the Shell Organization first.
And it wasn't just the three of them; the Boar Deer Butterfly trio and the leaders of various ninja clans were also ready to charge forward.
If this were a one-on-one battle, such an action would undoubtedly tarnish their reputation.
But this wasn't a battlefield, and the Shell Organization wasn't like other major ninja villages. There was no need to worry about such formalities.
However, one of them hesitated.
"What's wrong?"
Nara Shikaku looked at Hyuga Shosuke, who stood still in his original position.
Shosuke was the new leader of the Hyuga Clan. With his mastery of the Gentle Fist and the reconnaissance capabilities of the Byakugan, he could undoubtedly demonstrate strength comparable to a Shadow Rank Powerhouse. Naturally, he was highly valued.
"No... It's nothing!"
Shosuke shook his head and rushed towards the figure above the lava.
From the start, his gaze had been fixed on the Shell Organization member who was fighting beside him.
For some reason, there seemed to be something about that person that captured his attention.
But of course, he couldn't possibly reveal this, so he could only pretend that nothing was amiss.
Just as the 'surrounding assault' began, Hyuga Cangyue also used his intelligence advantage to suppress Kai.
Indeed, the opponent's body techniques were flawless.
But against Hyuga Cangyue, whose body techniques were already exceptional, and with the Reincarnation Eye, it was a true counter.
Bang! A Gentle Fist strike sent Kai flying.
Of course, it was also because he felt that this palm strike wasn't fatal. If it had been a deadly blow, he would have definitely tried to dissolve it, rather than using it to create distance.
After his body was sent flying over a dozen meters, Kai tumbled in the air a few times before landing with balance.
"My youth is burning!"
Feeling the immense gap between them, he prepared to unleash his full power.
"Eight Gates Transformation Array, Sixth Gate, Jing Gate... Pfft!"
As Kai prepared to open the sixth gate, an unexpected event occurred. Not only did he fail, but he also coughed up blood.
Before he could react, Hyuga Cangyue had already heavily slapped a green light sphere into his chest with his right hand.
Bang! After taking that hit, Kai could no longer stand and fell.
Yes, Hyuga Cangyue, who could defeat Kai in a one-on-one fight, effortlessly took down his opponent.
(End of Chapter)
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