Chapter 612: Killing with a Single Blow!
Chapter 612: Killing with a Single Blow!
Wen Tai!
Other toads can be dealt with later, but the one inside must be kept.
No!
To be precise, the Crimson Lotus inside him must be kept.
Sealed in crystal stasis, she cannot awaken on her own, and must be rescued.
At the same time, this is also an opportunity to draw hatred.
Only by attracting enough hatred will these toads take the initiative to jump out and court death, instead of hiding and disappearing without a trace, which would be a real headache.
Yes, toads have already started to escape from Mystic Wood Mountain.
With Jiraiya's restraint, they can't stop all the toads, so Tang Ping naturally won't let Crimson Lotus stay inside Wen Tai's stomach.
This stasis has a time limit; they can't let her die for real.
And the one responsible for Wen Tai is Yamakage Hiroji.
At this moment, he has entered the Fifth Gate state and directly confronts Wen Tai head-on with his powered armor.
Boom!!
Their fists and frog palms collide, stirring up a raging wind.
In terms of strength, the human Yamakage Hiroji is actually capable of rivaling Wen Tai.
It's completely off the charts.
Eight Trigram Palms!
Although Uchiha Sho is also practicing this technique, he is only a secondary practitioner.
There's only one reason.
This technique can only be used with one Lightning Armor.
It's impossible to use Lightning Armor while in the Eight Trigram Palms state.
This isn't without precedent.
In the original storyline, Gai didn't use any ninjutsu while in the Eight Trigram Palms state, and Lee was the same, only able to use taijutsu.
For Uchiha Sho, his talent is undoubtedly in Lightning Style, so it's not strange for him to specialize in Lightning Armor while studying the Eight Trigram Palms as a secondary skill.
Only Yamakage Hiroji has dedicated all his energy and resources to this technique.
After so many years, his mastery in this technique is not something he dares to compare with the future 'Emperor Gai,' but it's definitely stronger than the current Gai.
"Sixth Gate, Gate of View, Open!"
Yamakage Hiroji senses Tang Ping's attention and instantly understands that he's targeting Wen Tai.
Although he doesn't know why he's chosen Wen Tai instead of the higher-ranking Fukaso and Chima, this 'Tang Ping's loyal dog' won't ask questions, he'll only execute the target.
Violent green chakra surrounds him and his powered armor.
Eight Trigram Palms!
This technique, although Uchiha Sho is also practicing, is only a secondary skill for him.
There's only one reason.
This technique can only be used with one Lightning Armor.
It's impossible to use Lightning Armor while in the Eight Trigram Palms state.
This isn't without precedent.
In the original storyline, Gai didn't use any ninjutsu while in the Eight Trigram Palms state, and Lee was the same, only able to use taijutsu.
For Uchiha Sho, his talent is undoubtedly in Lightning Style, so it's not strange for him to specialize in Lightning Armor while studying the Eight Trigram Palms as a secondary skill.
Only Yamakage Hiroji has dedicated all his energy and resources to this technique.
After so many years, his mastery in this technique is not something he dares to compare with the future 'Emperor Gai,' but it's definitely stronger than the current Gai.
"Sixth Gate, Gate of View, Open!"
Yamakage Hiroji senses Tang Ping's attention and instantly understands that he's targeting Wen Tai.
Although he doesn't know why he's chosen Wen Tai instead of the higher-ranking Fukaso and Chima, this 'Tang Ping's loyal dog' won't ask questions, he'll only execute the target.
Violent green chakra surrounds him and his powered armor.
Eight Trigram Palms!
This technique depends on the user's foundation.
For an average genin, aside from whether they can open the Sixth Gate, even if they do, their strength might only reach the level of a chunin.
The more gates opened, the greater the increase in strength, but the extent of the increase depends on the user's foundation.
It's like Might Guy; he can also open the Eighth Gate, the Gate of Death, but his achievements only include defeating several members of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, and he didn't even wipe them all out.
If it were the Gai from the original storyline, he would have almost kicked his way to the finale.
It just goes to show that the difference in foundation also determines whether the Eight Trigram Palms is a godly technique or a pitfall.
In any case, Yamakage Hiroji's foundation is definitely not weaker than Gai's, and his current opening of the Sixth Gate, the Gate of View, results in an extremely terrifying boost.
Immense chakra surges forth, making him seem like a tailed beast.
The Sixth Gate alone is already so exaggerated; one can only imagine how exaggerated the Seventh and Eighth Gates would be.
This is the advantage of a strong foundation.
"Cosmic Illusion!"
Yamakage Hiroji directly unleashes his ultimate move.
Boom! Boom!
The jet nozzles behind his powered armor spew out terrifying flames, providing him with an incredibly powerful propulsion force.
Combining this with his forward charge and fist strike, he delivers a terrifying attack.
"Toad Short Blade Slash!"
Wen Tai naturally won't just stand there and wait to die, and avoiding the attack is impossible, so he directly counterattacks.
Their fists and blades clash.
Boom!
The raging wind that surges upward sweeps away everything around them.
Crack!
Wen Tai's several dozen-meter-long blade is directly shattered by Yamakage Hiroji.
How terrifying!
Despite the huge difference in their sizes, the smaller one is dominating, which is truly astonishing.
After the first strike, Yamakage Hiroji doesn't give Wen Tai a chance to catch his breath.
"Morning Peacock!"
Countless fiery fist strikes resemble a peacock spreading its tail, a spectacular and dazzling sight.
This scene also makes Tang Ping, who is watching, exclaim in awe.
"It's truly spectacular!"
Yes, compared to the anime's depiction, the real Morning Peacock does not disappoint its name, truly mesmerizing.
It's like a peacock with a several dozen-meter-long tail spreading its feathers. Even in broad daylight, it's incredibly clear.
Although this scene looks magical,
it's not an illusion or ninjutsu but taijutsu.
Taijutsu!
After reaching a certain level, it's not as monotonous as the lower ranks, and its splendor is truly no less than ninjutsu.
In the eyes of onlookers, the dazzling taijutsu was a sight to behold, but Wen Tai felt an intense sense of danger.
Due to its massive size, evading attacks was simply impossible.
Its colossal frame granted it numerous advantages, but it also left it vulnerable in one crucial aspect—dodging.
The air, ignited by friction, combined with the force of the fists, rushed towards Wen Tai.
Bang, bang, bang!
Amidst the dense impacts, Wen Tai's enormous body was battered by the dense fist winds, sending it flying like a rag doll.
As it retreated through the air, blood and shredded flesh rained down.
"Ten Thousand Phenomena Heavenly Attraction!"
Hyuga Tsukimi suddenly took action.
A powerful gravitational force targeted a specific part of Wen Tai, causing a small clump of blood and flesh to rapidly fly towards Tang Ping and fall before him.
Wen Tai, in turn, crashed heavily to the ground.
"Wen Tai!"
"Boss Wen Tai!"
...
Various voices echoed from the toads.
Wen Tai held a high position in the Forest of Death, second only to Fukaso and Chima.
With his bold personality and formidable strength, he commanded immense respect, so when he was severely injured, numerous toads immediately wanted to come to his aid.
"Don't... don't come over, this little injury won't take me down!"
Wen Tai, covered in blood, struggled to his feet.
His fearless nature was genuine, and it was no wonder that he had become the rising star of the Forest of Death, garnering admiration from so many toads.
Yamakage Hiroji, instead of pursuing, retreated back to Tang Ping's front, remaining vigilant.
Tang Ping was currently performing hand seals.
Unseal!
Crimson Lotus had been sealed within the crystal for too long, and it couldn't be violently smashed out; instead, the protective seal needed to be removed first, allowing it to regain consciousness and break free from the crystal on its own.
As Tang Ping moved, the White Death, or the outer layer of red flesh, slowly melted, revealing the crystal and the sealed Crimson Lotus within.
Indeed, Tang Ping had done this intentionally.
When hitting someone, aim for the face! If you're going to provoke hatred, do it thoroughly.
He exposed the truth to the opponent's face, intensifying their hatred and anger.
From the moment he killed the Toad Immortal, the enmity between the two sides had become irreconcilable. By making the opponent more impulsive, even if it increased the threat to the Heavenly Castle, it was better than having them lurk in the shadows.
At this moment on the battlefield, only a group of high-ranking toads from the Forest of Death remained, while the rest had fled. The Heavenly Castle's forces had already pursued them, so the situation wasn't chaotic, and everyone could clearly see Tang Ping's actions.
"This is..."
"So that's how it is!"
...
The toads were no fools, and they quickly understood how the Forest of Death had been discovered.
"So it was my fault..."
Jiraiya muttered to himself, instantly grasping the reason for this great war.
Wen Tai!
It was because of Wen Tai that the Heavenly Castle was able to pinpoint the location of the Forest of Death and launch a direct assault.
Wen Tai must have been caught off guard when he summoned his toad.
"Little Jiraiya, this isn't the time for self-blame!"
Fukaso shouted, reminding Jiraiya.
It was too late to seek the cause now, and even if it wasn't Wen Tai, it could have been another toad.
As long as the Forest of Death couldn't remain completely uninvolved in the Great Shinobi War like the Wet Bone Forest, it would always be targeted. Fukaso didn't blame Jiraiya; instead, he reminded him not to lose focus at this moment.
"I understand, boss!"
Jiraiya took a deep breath, calming the turbulent emotions in his heart.
As a top-tier powerhouse, he was well aware that the battlefield was no place for self-reproach or guilt. He regained his composure and continued to suppress the besieging group.
Indeed, the combination of Fukaso and Chima was firmly suppressing Uchiha Yae, Uchiha Izumi, and Uchiha Sho, three Shadow Rank-level Uchiha.
However, this was also due to Uchiha Yae not using the Mangekyo Sharingan. If she had, she could have instantly created a 'First Kill' advantage, and while it wouldn't guarantee victory, it would at least turn the tables.
Izumi also had her shortcomings.
Earlier, she had used 'Heavenly God's Radiance' to instantly defeat the Mighty Toad, and later, she unleashed the three-stage Susanoo to attack the retreating toad forces, causing their combat strength to decline.
The most reliable one was Uchiha Sho in his Thunder Armor state, who was as formidable as the Third Raikage.
After calming down, Jiraiya fought while retreating towards the torn barrier gap.
Tang Ping wouldn't let these high-ranking toads from the Forest of Death off the hook, and as he pursued them, an unexpected situation arose.
(End of Chapter)
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