Chapter 601: Paving the Way!
Chapter 601: Paving the Way!
"Tongue Slash!"
Tongues pierced through the sky, striking down the low-flying warriors one by one.
Toads' tongues could stretch freely, and these were no ordinary toads.
Their tongues could attack targets hundreds of meters in the air.
Believe it or not?
But upon closer inspection, it wasn't so surprising.
Even the smallest toads were several meters tall, with tongues that could stretch ten meters or so. Medium-sized toads could attack within several dozen meters, and large toads, starting from over ten meters in height, could easily attack within hundreds of meters.
Not to mention the special technique 'Tongue Slash' that further enhanced their tongue attacks, making them as versatile as a flexible and powerful divine weapon.
In the original storyline, Chima the Sage Frog used this technique to effortlessly dismember Nagato's large summoned beast.
Even Jiraiya's 'Wild Lion's Mane Technique' was inspired by these toads' 'Tongue Slash'.
The continuous losses made the indiscriminate bombing air force more cautious, and they immediately increased their altitude.
As a result, not only would the bombing accuracy decrease, but the targets would also have more time to react.
Even against the air force's overwhelming attack, the Forest of Death still had the power to retaliate.
As the two forces clashed, the top fighters also began to engage.
"Thunder Armor!"
At the forefront, Yae Uchiha activated a technique that was originally 'Lightning Style Chakra Mode', later modified by Tang Ping.
Despite her tall and slender figure, in this mode, she was a 'Heavenly Descending Fierce Woman' capable of close combat with the Fourth Raikage.
Of course, the strongest in this regard wasn't her, but Sho Uchiha.
With the transplanted heart of the Third Raikage and abundant resources for cultivation, he was now essentially a carbon copy of the Third Raikage.
The later, the better!
Sho Uchiha was a genius of the Uchiha clan, and he wouldn't have been qualified to unlock the Three Tomoe if he wasn't.
After receiving the Third Raikage's heart, his innate talent was multiplied, making his Lightning Style talent no weaker than the Third Raikage's. Combined with resources far surpassing those of the Cloud Hidden Village, it wasn't surprising that he was comparable to, or even surpassed, the Third Raikage.
As he charged towards Chima, he was a perfect replica of the Third Raikage.
Fukaso was Yae Uchiha's prey.
Yamakage Hiroji faced Wen Tai, Shizuka Uchiha battled against Gama Hiro, Kaizumi Uzumaki clashed with Gama Ken, Izumi fought against the Mighty Toad, and Chimei Aburame provided support, while the others also had their respective opponents.
Minoko and Kougane each chose a large toad over ten meters tall.
These toads, with their immense chakra and powerful bodies, were not much of a threat to the ninjas, making them ideal enemies.
Tang Ping and Tsukimi Hyuga, on the other hand, remained in the center of the group, showing no intention of intervening.
Tang Ping was determined to deal with the Great Toad Sage directly, so he wouldn't waste his energy here.
Tsukimi Hyuga, as his shadow, not only prevented unexpected incidents but also provided backup.
Her strength was not much weaker than Tang Ping's.
The Reincarnation Eye... It was too overpowered.
Especially the 'Golden Reincarnation Explosion', which was an indispensable technique for sieges.
If the time came to use it against the Great Toad Sage, it would leave him severely injured, if not dead.
Therefore, dealing with the Great Toad Sage required her presence.
"Stop them!"
Fukaso and Chima naturally understood Tang Ping's intention and prepared to intercept him.
Sizzle!
A ninja sword imbued with lightning slashed towards Fukaso.
"Not a chance!"
Yae Uchiha, with her horned head and lightning fire wings, blocked the attack in front of Fukaso.
The opponent was indeed strong, but she was no pushover.
Her speed, in particular, was her forte, so breaking through her interception was impossible.
The same went for Chima, who was not far away.
"Frog Army Assault!"
Attacks capable of flattening small hills struck Sho Uchiha, who seemed like a small giant, but he showed no reaction.
Physical attacks!
For Sho Uchiha's body, tempered by countless Lightning Style techniques, physical attacks had little effect.
Moreover, his speed was no slouch, enough to hold off Chima.
Whoosh! Tang Ping continued to advance, not even glancing at the interceptors, confident that his forces were stronger than those of the Forest of Death.
If he didn't even have this much confidence, why fight? It would be better to just retreat.
Ribbit!
A giant toad blocked his path.
Before Tang Ping could react, he realized it was unnecessary.
Clatter!
A chain flew in from the side, dragging the giant toad to the ground.
Though not particularly thick, the chain seemed to possess the strength of a thousand men.
It was Kougane!
She dodged attacks while using Vajra Lock to support them.
Even knowing these toads couldn't stop Tang Ping, she wanted to contribute what little she could.
Tang Ping naturally appreciated her efforts, giving her an appreciative glance before speeding through the battlefield.
Anyone who tried to block his path was dealt with by their own powerful allies.
"Damn it!"
Fukaso glared at Tang Ping, who was rushing towards the temple, his rage evident.
The Toad Immortal held the highest position in their hearts, and now someone had dared to disturb them from their sight, naturally enraging them.
"Chidori Lance!"
Uchiha Yae took advantage of the distraction, using this Lightning Style with her left hand.
Her right hand held a Shinobigatana, and her left could cast instant ninjutsu without hand seals, fully utilizing her ninjutsu prowess.
Fukaso sidestepped to avoid the lightning spear.
But before he could counterattack, the Shinobigatana with Chidori Blade followed up.
"Blade Leap Lightning!"
Frog Style!
A stone frog statue appeared out of thin air beside Fukaso, blocking the attack.
It wasn't an ordinary statue.
Even steel would be easily cut by the Shinobigatana with Chidori Blade, but this stone statue only halved before stopping, indicating its extraordinary material.
However, Uchiha Yae wasn't foolish enough to withdraw her sword and give Fukaso a chance to counterattack. She discarded her sword and switched to hand seals.
"Flame Finger!"
A red light flashed on the index finger of her right hand, which had held the sword, charring a spot on Fukaso's shoulder.
Although Flame Finger was Tang Ping's signature move, it wasn't a problem for Uchiha Yae to learn it.
Unfortunately, even with Flame Finger, she couldn't produce higher-temperature flames, resulting in less lethal attacks compared to Tang Ping.
If it were Tang Ping's Flame Finger, it would at least pierce through Fukaso's body, rather than merely causing damage.
However, Uchiha Yae didn't expect to defeat Fukaso with this move. If it were that easy, her opponent wouldn't have earned the title of 'Immortal'.
This attack was a reminder to Fukaso not to underestimate her as an Uchiha, and if given the chance, she could threaten his life.
The same was true for Chima, as Uchiha Sho also had opportunities to kill.
Other high-ranking members of Mystic Wood Mountain were occupied, leaving no chance for interference or disruption of Tang Ping's path.
This allowed Tang Ping to smoothly pass through the battlefield.
As for Hyuga Tsukimi, she had already disappeared.
Her low presence was a natural talent, an incredible stealth skill.
Soon,
Tang Ping saw the massive temple ahead.
The Toad Hermit, or the Toad Immortal, was inside.
By eliminating him, he wouldn't have to worry about anyone plotting against him again.
Even the Six Paths Sage, he had the confidence to outmaneuver.
But only the Toad Hermit, this mysterious Toad Immortal, was a complete unknown, so for his plan, he had to 'eliminate' him first.
Reaching the temple's entrance, large enough for a Tailed Beast, Tang Ping took a deep breath, gazing into the deep, dark space ahead.
Unknown!
Even with knowledge of the Six Paths Sage, he maintained his composure despite the power gap.
But facing the Toad Immortal, a target he only knew had prophetic abilities, an unknown fear arose.
Yet, this unprecedented feeling made Tang Ping's eyes shine brighter.
This was interesting!
It was like playing a game; knowing all the strategies made it boring, but an unknown game sparked anticipation.
With this mindset, Tang Ping entered the temple.
(End of Chapter)
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