Chapter 739: Golden Horizon vs. The Strongest Spear
Chapter 739: Golden Horizon vs. The Strongest Spear
The day of the quarterfinals had arrived, and the audience eagerly took their seats, anticipating the day's matches.
"Both Nagato and Uchiha Batu are geniuses who defeated the Kage, and the winner between them can truly claim to be the number one genius in the Shinobi World."
"How long can Maito Gai and Raiya Kakashi, these two super geniuses, last against the Third Tsuchikage and the Third Hokage?"
Even before the battles began, the audience stands buzzed with various discussions.
The spectators excitedly debated, each backing their favored contestants.
"Maito Gai seemed to have some energy left when he defeated Ai in the previous round. Does that mean he might pull off an upset and defeat the Third Raikage?"
"Impossible! Ai is a newly selected member of the AB Combo, and he's not on the same level as the Third Raikage. If the Third Raikage goes all out, Maito Gai won't last long."
The majority of the ninja spectators believed that the Third Raikage would win effortlessly.
Before Son Ryouka defeated Enma, there was a significant debate in the Shinobi World about who was the strongest of their generation.
The Third Raikage was one of the top contenders with a substantial number of supporters.
The reason the Third Raikage's supporters believed he was the strongest was simple: he possessed the strongest shield, and no ninjutsu could harm him.
Moreover, the Third Raikage also had the strongest spear; with just one touch, he could send his opponent to meet the Grim Reaper.
Maito Gai was indeed a genius, but the opponent he faced in this match was not just a strong opponent; he was once a top contender for the title of the strongest.
It was no wonder that the ninja spectators thought Maito Gai would easily lose.
"Contestant number one, Maito Gai, versus contestant number nine, Lord Third Raikage!"
As the referee's voice echoed through the arena, the audience turned their attention to the battlefield.
Although there was a significant gap between the contestants, this was undoubtedly a pinnacle battle between ordinary taijutsu and ninjutsu, not to be missed.
Inside the player's rest room, Maito Gai stood up, bid farewell to his teammates, and quickly made his way to the battlefield.
On the high platform, the Third Raikage also didn't waste any time and strode into the passageway.
As he reached the battlefield, he was greeted by a chorus of voices from the audience.
There were cheers and discussions, but all the sounds blended together, and by the time they reached Maito Gai, they were nothing but a buzzing noise.
Maito Gai paid no heed to the noise; he laughed heartily, displaying a confident smile, and in front of everyone, he gave himself a thumbs-up.
At that moment, the Third Raikage also arrived at the battlefield and witnessed Maito Gai's gesture.
He didn't mock or say anything; he merely glanced at Maito Gai, then walked to his designated position, ready for battle.
"Third Raikage, possessor of the strongest Lightning Armor, the strongest spear, and the strongest shield..."
Seeing the Third Raikage's robust muscles, Maito Gai's mind unconsciously recalled the intelligence he had on the Third Raikage, and his smile grew even more radiant.
His youth was about to burst into flames!
"Begin the battle!"
With both sides ready, the referee announced the start of the fight.
"Hakke Rokujuuyon no Jutsu, First Gate, Open! ... Sixth Gate, Open!"
Facing the Third Raikage with the strongest Lightning Armor, Maito Gai dared not be the slightest bit careless and immediately unleashed the Hakke Rokujuuyon no Jutsu to open the gates swiftly.
As the gates within his body, which restrained his chakra, were opened one after another, Maito Gai's chakra surged, becoming both violent and uncontrollable.
When he reached the sixth gate, Maito Gai's body emitted a green chakra, and his aura was awe-inspiring.
"Hakke Rokujuuyon no Jutsu, Seventh Gate, Open!"
Maito Gai roared in anger, pushing his Hakke Rokujuuyon no Jutsu to the extreme, opening the last gate that could be opened under normal circumstances.
Against the Fourth Ai, Maito Gai could test with six gates, but the Third Raikage was too strong. Maito Gai feared that he might be eliminated during the test, so he went all out.
As blue steam appeared around him, Maito Gai's chakra surged again, and his entire aura skyrocketed.
Boom!
The sudden eruption of terrifying chakra caused the ground beneath Maito Gai's feet to crack rapidly, and in an instant, shattered stones flew, and dust swirled.
This chakra, powerful enough to split the earth and uproot trees, struck the Third Raikage, but it couldn't even make his body retreat by a mere 0.1 centimeters; it only blew his light yellow hair backward.
"Lightning Style Chakra Mode!"
The Third Raikage crossed his arms over his chest, and a massive amount of chakra erupted within him, causing dazzling blue electric light to appear rapidly all over his body, and his aura became incredibly powerful.
"Iwa no Kokyuu Chakra Mode!"
Maito Gai highly concentrated his breathing, and the vast amount of chakra within him burned like flames, further enhancing his body.
Whoosh!
After using all his explosive techniques, Maito Gai swiftly rushed out.
Combining the seventh gate of the Hakke Rokujuuyon no Jutsu with the Iwa no Kokyuu Chakra Mode put immense pressure on his body. With his current physical strength, he couldn't sustain it for long, so he had to end the fight quickly.
"Armored Color!"
As he ran, Maito Gai activated a large amount of chakra and enveloped himself in the black Armored Color.
Due to the effects of the Hakke Rokujuuyon no Jutsu, he couldn't finely control his chakra, so he had to roughly cover his entire body with the Armored Color instead of focusing it on specific areas.
Although this method wasted a lot of chakra, Maito Gai, with the Hakke Rokujuuyon no Jutsu activated, had an abundance of chakra, so it wasn't a significant issue.
"Hmm?"
The Third Raikage was surprised to see Maito Gai covered in a layer of black substance, a technique he hadn't used before.
"Leaf Hand Blade!"
As he approached the Third Raikage, Might Guy's palm chakra suddenly erupted, and he swiftly swung out a hand blade with incredible speed.
With the Seventh Gate open and the full power of the Rock Style Chakra Mode, along with the amplification of the Armored Color Chakra, Might Guy's hand blade unleashed a powerful gust of force directly towards the Third Raikage's face.
"Thunder Devastation Level!"
The Third Raikage narrowed his eyes slightly, and his right palm erupted with terrifying lightning, also swinging out a hand blade.
Boom!!
The collision between the black and blue hand blades resulted in an explosion of terrifying force, directly shaking the ground they were standing on and creating a large crater.
Immediately after, something unexpected happened. The Third Raikage took two steps back, while Might Guy remained unmoved from his original position.
"How is this possible? Lord Third actually lost in the first clash!"
The Cloud Hidden Ninjas all had looks of disbelief on their faces.
After all, in their minds, the Cloud Hidden Ninja was an invincible war god. Yet, he was at a disadvantage in the taijutsu clash, and his opponent was just a fifteen-year-old boy from Konoha.
The other ninja spectators also looked as if they had seen a ghost.
"Could it be that Might Guy will pull off an upset today?"
Some ninjas showed expressions of elation.
In such a match, there was no shortage of betting on the winner. Some had bet on Might Guy, hoping to win a seaside villa.
"Leaf Cyclone!"
Might Guy, seizing the advantage, immediately followed up with an incredibly fast spinning kick aimed at the Third Raikage.
Bang! Bang!
The Third Raikage's expression remained unchanged; he merely increased the output of his Lightning Style Chakra, entering full power mode.
Under the influence of the powerful Lightning Style Chakra, every strand of the Third Raikage's hair stood on end, and his aura became incredibly terrifying.
Bang!
Relying on the enhanced reflexes granted by his Lightning Style Chakra, the Third Raikage firmly grabbed Might Guy's kicking leg and forcefully threw it towards the ground, creating a large pit.
"This is the strong opponent I wanted to challenge!"
Might Guy's expression became even more excited, as the Armored Color protection had only resulted in a minor injury.
He quickly burst through with his chakra, swiftly gathering a large amount of chakra in both hands, and then forcefully clapped towards the Third Raikage.
"Day Tiger!"
Hoo!!
Might Guy's powerful force compressed the air, almost solidifying it, and then it erupted like a gushing spring, releasing a powerful wave of energy.
A mighty white tiger, formed from compressed air, rapidly took shape and charged towards the Third Raikage, ready to bite and tear.
"Hell Thrust · Four Finger Thrust!"
The formidable might of the Day Tiger caused a slight change in the Third Raikage's expression.
He raised his right hand, gathering a large amount of Lightning Style Chakra in the four fingers he held upright, and fiercely thrust them forward.
Huff! Huff!
The powerful force of the Day Tiger tore up the ground, sending rocks flying in all directions.
However, the Third Raikage, directly facing the Day Tiger, didn't budge an inch.
Boom!!
A loud explosion sounded, and the giant tiger-shaped air cannon dissipated into nothingness, while the Third Raikage remained standing in his original position.
Might Guy, having his Day Tiger technique broken, showed no sign of disappointment on his face, only excitement.
After all, this was a man with two titles: the Strongest Spear and the Strongest Shield. But of course, the Day Tiger alone wasn't enough; he still had another taijutsu technique yet to be used.
Might Guy quickly placed his right hand behind his waist, extending his index and middle fingers. He channeled all his chakra into these two fingers, maximizing their reinforcement.
"Huff."
Might Guy focused his breathing, concentrating it further, to add as much power as possible to his ultimate technique.
Whoosh!
Might Guy burst forward with incredible speed, swinging out his right hand during his charge.
The Third Raikage also chose not to give Might Guy another chance.
He erupted with his Lightning Style Chakra, transforming into a bolt of lightning that rushed towards Might Guy, and the four fingers on his palm now stood as one.
"Golden Horizon!"
"Hell Thrust · Single Finger Thrust!"
The unbreakable golden line and the dazzling blue Strongest Spear clashed head-on.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
An indescribably terrifying impact occurred, shaking the ground within several dozen meters of the two combatants, causing a terrifying gust of wind. The Shinshu Ninjas had to activate their barriers to protect the audience from accidental injuries.
The cracked ground and the gust of wind created a yellow dust mist that obscured the battlefield.
Ninjas with Byakugan-type Bloodline Limits immediately activated their abilities to observe the fight, while those without Byakugan abilities stood up anxiously, eager to see the scene clearly.
Fortunately, the yellow mist created by the powerful collision dissipated as quickly as it appeared. Soon, Might Guy and the Third Raikage's figures reappeared in the audience's line of sight.
Might Guy was seen supporting himself with one hand to prevent his entire body from falling to the ground, while the other arm was continuously seeping blood, hanging limply as if completely devoid of strength.
The Third Raikage had already retreated several meters from his initial position. His outstretched finger was covered in blood, and his right arm was visibly trembling.
"Your taijutsu is quite impressive."
The Third Raikage activated his Lightning Style Chakra to revitalize his cells for healing, struggling to control his right palm, and gave Might Guy a thumbs-up gesture.
He had won, but his victory was against a fifteen-year-old boy, an age with infinite possibilities.
Might Guy adjusted his posture and sat directly on the ground, responding with a smile and a thumbs-up gesture using his left hand.
"The Third Raikage wins!"
PS:
I managed to complete two chapters today, and the writing went smoothly without any writer's block. It's a bit earlier than expected.
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