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Chapter 623: The Sand Ninja's Counterattack
Chapter 623: The Sand Ninja's Counterattack
"Vacuum Artillery!"
The Guardian Crane took the lead, not out of obedience but out of a desire to cause chaos.
Whoosh! The air was torn apart by the massive wind bullet, and the sand on either side seemed to part dramatically.
"Summoning Technique: Gate of Rebirth!"
Asuma took the front position, forming hand seals and slamming them in front of him.
Rumble, rumble, rumble! Amid the earth's rumbling, an enormous horned-head gate rose from the ground.
First, the sand waves crashed against it, splitting to the sides like water hitting a reef.
Then, the ten-meter-wide Vacuum Artillery, like a real cannonball, slammed into the Gate of Rebirth.
Boom! Amid the explosion of air, countless gusts of wind spread out.
Gate of Rebirth!
As expected of Konoha's unique Summoning Defense Ninjutsu, its defensive power was truly formidable.
It was said to be a projection summoned from the Netherworld, so even if it was destroyed multiple times, there was no need to worry about being unable to summon it again.
With each additional layer, its defensive power doubled.
Now, with just one layer, it blocked the Vacuum Artillery of the Guardian Crane, showing just how exaggerated its defense was.
This wasn't because the Guardian Crane was weak, but because the attack was the Vacuum Artillery and not the Tailed Beast Bomb.
If it were the Tailed Beast Bomb, even three layers of the Gate of Rebirth wouldn't be able to withstand it.
With five layers, the Gate of Rebirth could only make the Nine-Tails, under the power of Susanoo, launch the Tailed Beast Bomb and 'skip' off the water.
A pure Tailed Beast Bomb could probably be blocked by three layers, and even if it couldn't be stopped, it would still neutralize most of its power.
The contract scroll for the Gate of Rebirth has always been exclusive to the Hokage lineage; others need not apply.
While Kurama Naruto doesn't know it, Asuma does, and the reason is naturally chakra.
Summoning the Gate of Rebirth consumes a considerable amount of chakra.
An elite Jonin might use up most of their chakra with just one summoning, which is practically suicidal.
However, the chakra of a Shadow Rank-level powerhouse, after undergoing 'Metamorphosis,' consumes only a fraction of what a Jonin would when summoning, making it not very taxing.
That's why Orochimaru often uses the 'Three-Layer Gate of Rebirth' to defend against powerful attacks.
It's not that he lacks other defensive means; it's just that this Summoning Ninjutsu consumes the least chakra and provides an extremely strong defense.
"Asuma!"
A loud shout from Ye Cang echoed from mid-air, as she descended from the sky, enveloped in flames, ready to strike.
Whoosh, whoosh!
A barrage of kunai flew towards Ye Cang.
The ninjas were not dead; they seized the opportunity when they saw it.
Just as Ye Cang was about to be pierced by the kunai like a porcupine, a dark golden flame pattern appeared on her forehead, followed by dark golden crow armor that enveloped her.
Heavenly Seal Mark Phase Three!
Ye Cang had no intention of holding back.
The reason was simple.
If she were an ordinary Sand Ninja, the better she performed, the more she would attract attention, and various accidents and targeted attacks would inevitably follow.
The problem was that she was now the Kazekage.
The stronger she displayed herself, the more she would boost the morale of her side.
On the battlefield, if the Kage or their strong allies gain the upper hand, even a disadvantage can be turned around.
As the Kazekage, Ye Cang needed to demonstrate her strength to boost morale and loyalty internally and enhance deterrence externally.
Therefore, the strength of the Kage of the major ninja villages was never hidden; instead, they were eager to showcase more.
"Inferno Style: Boiling Kill!"
Ye Cang didn't hesitate at all. After blocking the kunai attack with the crow armor of the Heavenly Seal Mark Phase Three, she immediately launched her killing move.
Even though the people of the Shinobi world knew her bloodline limit, it didn't mean they could handle it.
True powerhouses are never afraid of being targeted.
In fact, the more the enemy targets them, the more they find ways to compensate for their weaknesses, which is why it's said that true powerhouses are forged in battle.
"Wind Style: Wind Ring!"
Asuma didn't back down either; he directly used this ultimate Wind Style defense.
Boom! The Inferno Style devoured everything.
However, Asuma's Wind Style was incredibly powerful, and he managed to protect himself, though his face paled slightly.
Clearly, in front of Ye Cang with the three-stage Heavenly Seal Mark, his strength was slightly inferior.
On the other side, the Guardian Crane, who was about to use the Tailed Beast Bomb to flip the table, was also blocked.
"Gigantification Technique!"
A fat old man wearing a hooded cloak and armor with the character 'Eat' written on it suddenly transformed into a giant several dozen meters tall.
Yes, he was almost as tall as the Guardian Crane, and his stick also grew in size.
(End of Chapter)At the Shadow Rank level, the Gigantification Technique's effect was naturally terrifying, far beyond what an Elite Jonin could achieve.
Even a large summoning beast like Ten Thousand Snakes could be easily swatted away with a single swing of the staff.
"It's you again, you bastard! This time, I'll tear you apart with my bare hands!"
Upon seeing the guy who had beaten him up before, Guardian Crane's eyes almost turned red, and he pounced forward without hesitation.
The last time, it was because the opponent used a Sealing Technique targeting the Jinchuriki, forcing it to dissipate helplessly.
But this time, without that weakness, it charged forward without fear.
The two colossal beings clashed, and the surrounding Konoha ninjas didn't dare to get close, as even the slightest ripple of their battle was extremely deadly.
On the other side, the injured Chiyoki was also blocked.
"Hmph! You dare to show up again? Don't even think about going back alive!"
Looking at the guy in front of her, carrying an iron pot and looking like an ordinary farmer, Chiyoki's anger surged, and she immediately took out a scroll.
"White Secret Technique: Ten Pine People!"
In the previous battle, it was because the opponent's sudden attack that she was injured, which led to the collapse.
"To die for the village is the dream of this old man!"
Maru Shinkai looked at the surrounding puppets without any change in expression and calmly replied.
For him, a criminal of Konoha, dying for the village would be the best consolation.
And so, a Sunagakure elder and a Konoha Genin faced off.
At this moment, there was still a Shadow Rank-level fighter on the Sunagakure side, and no one could stop him.
Violette!
As the right-hand man of Ye Cang and a master of the Twin Scarlet Sticks, his powerful physique and Taijutsu made him like a tank, charging into the Konoha Ninja Army.
Bang! He punched the Jonin who tried to sneak attack him from behind, sending him flying.
Indeed, while ninjas could enhance their bodies with chakra, making them highly resistant to blunt attacks, the current Violette's punches packed a terrifying force.
Seven Days Call!
This was a forbidden technique he created by absorbing the Eight Trigram Palms and a vast array of Taijutsu.
While he couldn't say it was stronger than other forbidden techniques, it was undoubtedly the most suitable for him, and its potential was limitless.
Hmm... This technique was like an 'Adolescent Version' of the Eight Trigram Palms.
Its power was greatly reduced, but it could be used for an extended period without causing much harm to the user.
This was the key! If the Eight Trigram Palms were instant burst techniques, then Seven Days Call was a sustained output technique.
It also had the added benefit of training effects.
Violette, despite not undergoing the 'Ascension to Godhood' surgery, had trained his body to the point where it was as tough as steel, capable of ignoring ordinary attacks.
He only dodged and countered attacks like the Chakra-infused Ninja Blades; otherwise, he ignored everything else and charged straight towards the strongest resistance.
A Quasi-Kage was still a Kage! At the very least, there was a qualitative difference between them and the Jonin level.
Unless they were unlucky enough to encounter elite Jonin like Kakashi and Kai, they would be slaughtering left and right.
Unfortunately, just as Violette started his rampage, he was blocked.
It was the 'Boar Deer Butterfly Formation' led by Nara Todoroki that stopped him.
"Are you from the Heavenly Castle, planning to be enemies with Konoha?"
Nara Todoroki launched a verbal assault as soon as the battle began.
As an elite Jonin of the Nara Clan, he was well-informed about the Heavenly Castle and naturally knew about this person's existence.
Especially after the Konoha Collapse Plan, where this person performed exceptionally, it was only natural to investigate them thoroughly.
"I'm a Suna Ninja, unrelated to the Heavenly Castle!"
Violette replied, then focused his energy on the battle.
He knew he couldn't win with words, so he played to his strengths.
His explanation was plausible.
After all, whether it was during the Konoha Collapse Plan or now, Ye Cang and I have always worn the Suna Ninja forehead protector, and we've never registered as ninjas in the Heavenly Castle."
So, even after the Konoha Collapse Plan, when the village's higher-ups sent inquiries to the Heavenly Castle, they were immediately brushed off, and the Heavenly Castle didn't take any responsibility.
Nara Todoroki's attempt to influence Violette with this information had little chance of success.
With the strong fighters on both sides blocked, it was time for the ninja armies to test their strength.
This time, the Konoha ninjas began to face real challenges.
(Chapter End)
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