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Chapter 573: The Shocked Root Ninja!
Chapter 573: The Shocked Root Ninja!
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Minoko leaped and landed on the shoulder of another modified person rushing towards her, simultaneously throwing her kunai towards the surrounding ninjas.
This face-to-face throwing attack was not only difficult for the Root ninjas to dodge, but even a low-level ninja would struggle to hit their mark.
The kunai all landed in the muddy water.
Just then, a shinobiknife abruptly thrust towards her back, and it seemed like it would succeed.
Whoosh! Minoko vanished from her original spot.
Over ten meters away at the edge of the encirclement, a body slumped softly. Minoko retracted her kunai, stained with fresh blood.
No one knew how she had appeared there, but they witnessed a Root ninja of Jonin level being stabbed from behind by her.
For ninjas trained in killing from a young age, taking down an opponent in one strike was effortless, leaving them no chance to retaliate.
Whoosh! A kunai flew from Minoko's hand towards another Jonin.
She vanished from her spot, leaving the surrounding Root ninjas stunned.
Bang! A Root ninja several dozen meters away collapsed as a corpse.
Before the Root ninjas could comprehend the reason, Minoko appeared beside the Jonin where she had thrown the kunai earlier, silently thrusting her kunai towards the opponent's waist.
She aimed for the waist!
It wasn't that she had awakened some 'hobby,' but because stabbing there was not only fatal but could instantly render someone powerless to resist.
Clang! However, this strike didn't succeed; the target blocked it with a kunai.
Although Minoko had incredible reflexes, her physical strength and speed were still that of a twelve-year-old girl, far from fully developed. Facing a prepared Jonin, it was possible for her attack to be blocked.
If it were Kushina Uzumaki, even with preparation, the Jonin wouldn't be able to block her.
"That's not the Teleportation Technique!" the Root Jonin exclaimed.
He was well aware that if it were the Teleportation Technique, no matter how fast she was, he would have had some reaction, especially since there were no signs of anyone passing through the surrounding water grass.
"Is that so!" Minoko understood the proverb 'the villain dies by talking too much' that was prevalent in the Heavenly Castle. She vanished in an instant.
In a head-on battle, she wasn't a match for a Jonin opponent yet.
However, with the Thunder God Technique, killing a Jonin wasn't impossible for her.
Additionally, she wasn't worried about exposing any information because of the presence of Izumi and Tang Ping. These Root ninjas had no chance of transmitting any intelligence.
Indeed, if one were to look down from the sky, they would notice that this water grass-covered area was already shimmering with a faint glow.
Barrier!
With Tang Ping's chakra, maintaining a barrier in this area was not a problem, even though its defensive capabilities were far inferior to something like the Four Scarlet Sun Array.
However, the Root ninjas' strength was also far inferior to that of Tailed Beasts and Shadow Rank powerhouses, making it impossible for them to destroy the barrier.
Sun Flame Formation!
This was also a unique barrier developed by Tang Ping himself.
With his current sealing technique abilities, creating a barrier wasn't difficult. The challenge was in surpassing other barriers.
Hence, this barrier formation emerged, capable of being deployed by a single person and possessing decent defensive capabilities.
Aside from requiring considerable time to cast and its enormous chakra consumption, it performed well in other aspects. While he wouldn't call it his trump card, it at least expanded his options.
This was the perfect time to use it.
If he hadn't erected the barrier, how could he prevent the Root ninjas from transmitting combat information, especially since Minoko had used the Thunder God Technique.
The Wood Style: Wood Dragon technique could be understood by the Konoha upper echelons.
After all, this bloodline secret technique might have a different lineage within the Uzumaki clan. However, the Thunder God Technique was different.
This technique was created by the Second Hokage and perfected by the Fourth.
Once it was known that someone had mastered this technique, no matter the cost, Konoha would immediately reclaim it.
Currently, they hadn't reached the point of turning the tables, so they needed to suppress the information first.
As the battle continued, several more Root ninjas fell to Minoko, and a few of the modified Root Blades had their necks snapped by the Wood Style: Wood Dragon technique.
Suddenly, a Root Jonin abruptly stopped and muttered to himself.
"Impossible!"
"Absolutely not!"
"Namikaze Minato is dead!"
"And you're a member of the Heavenly Castle, how could you possibly..."
...
Indeed, this Root Jonin wasn't foolish. He could clearly see the technique Minoko was using.
But even if he guessed correctly, he still couldn't bring himself to believe it.
Because this answer was simply impossible.
The Thunder God Technique!
Only this technique could explain the situation before them.
It was well-known that the Thunder God Technique was exceptionally powerful, so much so that the major ninja villages had explicit orders to retreat upon encountering Namikaze Minato. This spoke volumes about its terrifying might.
It was common knowledge that even the Sanin didn't receive such treatment.
The special treatment was solely due to one unique aspect of the Thunder God Technique.
It was invincible when it came to slaughtering weak opponents!
Namikaze Minato had once used this technique to swiftly massacre dozens of Jonin, leaving them no chance to escape, a testament to his ruthless killing speed.
Now that Minoko had unleashed the Thunder God Technique, the Root Jonin who recognized it naturally experienced a profound shock.
However, his first reaction was to find a way to relay this intelligence.
This piece of information was now a higher priority than capturing this exchange team.
"Everyone, disperse and escape. Take the news of the Thunder God Technique back, while you keep these guys busy!"
The Root Jonin gave the order.
This played right into Tang Ping's hands.
Because if the fight continued, neither Minoko nor Koushin could hold out much longer.
Now, with the enemies scattering and fleeing, dealing with these modified experimental subjects alone would be a breeze.
"Do you need help?"
Izumi glanced at Minoko and Koushin, who were surrounded. The two were struggling to deal with these snake-scaled opponents, and it was both slow and dangerous.
"No need!"
Tang Ping shook his head.
With him watching over them, this was a perfect opportunity for training.
If they couldn't handle this situation, they might as well stay off the battlefield in the future.
Furthermore, this was his chance to observe Orochimaru's creations.
It was undeniable that Orochimaru had achieved balance and stability in various aspects, and with the increased success rate, he had effectively given Root a sharp blade.
Don't be fooled by their current predicament; it was merely a matter of an unsuitable setting.
In a soft, water-grass-covered marshy terrain, these three-meter-tall modified humans moved as slow as turtles. As long as they didn't engage directly, dealing with them was genuinely effortless.
Especially for Koushin, who used this terrain to her advantage, like a kite, tearing apart one Root Blade after another.
"Koushin, you handle these guys. I'll go after the Root ninjas!"
Minoko withdrew a kunai from a modified human's skull and made the decision.
With her attack power, dealing with these opponents was like child's play, while the escaping Root ninjas were a different matter.
"Alright!"
Koushin nodded.
Seeing the two choosing to silently agree with Tang Ping was a relief. Finally, they weren't making any foolish decisions but were making the best choice.
During the pursuit, the Thunder God Technique's effects became even more pronounced.
Combined with Minoko's terrifyingly acute reflexes, their hunting became overwhelmingly successful. Even Jonin couldn't escape their fate.
If they attempted to counterattack with ninjutsu, chances were their technique wouldn't even be cast before their bodies were pierced with several kunai.
Minoko and Koushin's physical strength and chakra were depleting during the chase, but about a third of the enemies remained.
"Leave the rest to me!"
Izumi reached for the ninjato on her back.
"No need. Someone will take care of them."
Tang Ping seemed to sense something.
Buzz! The barrier dissipated after a tremor.
"The barrier is gone. Everyone, take the intelligence back!"
A Root ninja shouted to the others as they fled together.
During the previous pursuit, these Root ninjas had gathered to withstand Minoko's hunting, so now the remaining five and the Root Blades fled towards Konoha.
However, from the thick fog ahead, a tall and graceful female figure emerged.
(End of Chapter)
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