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Chapter 740: Shadows with Differences
Chapter 740: Shadows with Differences
"The Third Raikage-sama is the winner!"
Hearing the referee's announcement over the broadcast, the Cloud Hidden ninjas' hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, finally calmed down.
Might Guy immediately unleashed the Rock Style Chakra Mode and the Eighth Gate: Death Gate, displaying a ruthlessly powerful performance.
Moreover, with his newly revealed abilities, the Cloud Hidden ninjas couldn't help but feel relieved that their Raikage had managed to escape unscathed.
It wasn't that they lacked confidence in the Third Raikage; it was just that the geniuses in the Martial Arts Tournament were all too monstrous.
"I knew Lord Third wouldn't lose."
"Yes, Lord Third has the Strongest Lightning Armor and is the strongest Taijutsu ninja."
The Cloud Hidden ninjas casually celebrated the Third Raikage's victory as if their previous worries had been nothing but a courtesy to their opponent.
"Even my father was injured, and he didn't use his full strength when fighting me."
In the audience stand, the Fourth Ai clenched his fists tightly, his expression grave.
He was extremely dissatisfied.
As the next member of the AB Combination in the Cloud Hidden Village, he was destined to take on the heavy responsibility of the Raikage, yet he had been defeated by a genius ninja from Konoha, and his opponent hadn't even used his full strength.
The Fourth Ai made a firm decision. He would increase his training and devote more time to cultivation to become stronger.
The several Kage in the spectator stand were also surprised to see that Might Guy's final attack had managed to injure the Third Raikage.
"Might Guy's strength is even above that of the Kazekage and Mizukage."
Daimoku thought to himself.
With Might Guy's demonstrated strength, if he were to face the Third Mizukage or Ra Sha, he would most likely win.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stroked his long beard, a slight smile curling up at the corners of his mouth, indicating his satisfaction with Might Guy's performance.
Although both had mastered the Eight Gates, Might Guy and Metadei were not on the same level.
"Thanks to Muyu."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed in his heart.
In the quarterfinals of the tournament, there were only three Kage, but there were four participants who were Muyu's disciples.
One outstanding disciple might be due to their innate ninja talent, but for four disciples to be so exceptional, it wasn't just about talent anymore.
Batu and the others indeed had natural gifts, but Muyu was undoubtedly a skilled teacher who excelled at developing his students' potential; otherwise, such an achievement wouldn't have been possible.
After all, Muyu's teaching accomplishments weren't limited to Batu and the others.
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't speak for the others, but how could he not understand Asuma? Without Muyu, Asuma would never have reached his current level.
"Indeed, there are differences even among the Kage. Even Akai, who mastered the Armored Color, lost."
In the player's rest room, Batu spoke.
Based on his understanding of Ra Sha's strength, Might Guy could have undoubtedly defeated Ra Sha.
However, this Might Guy was still a considerable distance from the Third Raikage.
"Of course, if every Kage had Muyu's level of strength, after so many wars, the terrain of the Shinobi World would have become a chaotic mess."
Shizuru nodded and said.
Muyu's battle with Uchiha Madara had turned the entire battlefield into ruins, with many areas of the ground collapsing.
"Shizuru, how confident are you in your chances of winning?"
Batu asked curiously.
Shizuru's battle was in the second match, and as the battlefield was being restored, it was his turn to fight.
"It's almost impossible."
Shizuru shook his head in response.
Daimoku, renowned as a powerful figure on par with the Third Raikage, possessed formidable strength and an incredibly rich combat experience. Shizuru couldn't think of a way to defeat Daimoku in a tournament battle.
If it were a life-or-death battle, Shizuru might have been able to rely on his Mangekyo ability to take down Daimoku.
After all, with the power of the God Emperor, he was as good as having two lives, and with Tsukuyomi and Susanoo, it was hard to predict who would win.
However, there was no need for such measures in the Martial Arts Tournament.
In this battle, Shizuru didn't even want to use Tsukuyomi. Firstly, he had already used Tsukuyomi in the previous match and was still recovering.
Secondly, Tsukuyomi alone might not be enough, so he decided not to use any Mangekyo abilities at all.
Time passed quickly as they chatted, and before they knew it, the battlefield had been restored.
"Contestant number seventeen, Uchiha Shizuru, versus contestant number twenty-five, Daimoku-sama!"
Hearing his name, Shizuru stood up, exchanged greetings with Batu and Kakashi, and made his way to the battlefield.
On the other side, Daimoku didn't use the passageway but directly gathered his chakra and used the Super Light-Heavy Rock Technique to fly up and land steadily on the battlefield.
Daimoku's action didn't provoke any resentment from the audience; instead, it elicited a round of cheers.
As the Tsuchikage who shook the Shinobi World, it was reasonable for him to have a unique entrance.
Daimoku placed his hands behind his back and carefully sized up Shizuru.
Among the four Konoha geniuses in the Top Eight, Shizuru's performance has been the least impressive.
There haven't been any grand displays of destruction; he merely clashes with his opponents for a few rounds before they mysteriously succumb to defeat.
As a Tsuchikage who has dominated the Shinobi World for decades, Da Yemu is not as superficial as ordinary ninjas. He doesn't judge Shizuru's strength solely based on the absence of large-scale ninjutsu.
Battles between ninjas are not solely about destructive power or pure chakra quantity; there are numerous factors that determine a ninja's victory.
"A Genjutsu capable of harming a Jinchuriki must be handled with caution."
Da Yemu's thoughts were filled with caution.
After communicating with the Mist Hidden Village, Da Yemu realized that Shizuru's strength had been severely underestimated."
After the Third Shinobi World War, Koyanagi Yakura became a Jinchuriki and successfully controlled the Tailed Beast.
Koyanagi Yakura was already powerful, and with the Three-Tailed Beast's assistance, he was theoretically even stronger than the Third Mizukage.
However, in his battle against Shizuru, Koyanagi Yakura was defeated without even having a chance to use his Tailed Beast's abilities.
"Battle, begin!"
The referee gave the signal to start.
Da Yemu and Shizuru simultaneously unleashed their chakra.
Shizuru used the Instant Body Technique to approach Da Yemu, and his eyes transformed into the blood-red Triforce Sharingan.
Da Yemu, on the other hand, demonstrated the Super Light and Heavy Rock Technique once again, soaring into the sky.
"Earth Doton: Goryu Style Technique!"
Da Yemu's body erupted with massive amounts of chakra, and he spat out boulders that rapidly formed a rock giant.
Shizuru was familiar with this ninjutsu, as it had been used by Kiba against Batu in their battle.
However, Da Yemu's version was slightly more powerful, but there was no fundamental difference.
While the rock giant attacked Shizuru, Da Yemu combined it with other Earth Style ninjutsu, gradually cornering Shizuru into a corner of the battlefield.
"Flame Style Chakra Mode!"
Shizuru focused his breathing to the extreme and entered the Flame Style Chakra Mode, his aura intensifying instantly.
"Fire Doton: Blue Flame Great Fireball!"
Shizuru concentrated a large amount of chakra in his throat and expelled a blue flame that quickly formed a human-sized blue fireball.
His Blue Flame had reached over 700 levels of proficiency, allowing him to perform initial transformations, such as releasing it in the form of a Great Fireball to increase its explosive power.
Boom!
Despite its small size, the Blue Flame Great Fireball demonstrated terrifying power.
The massive rock giant was instantly destroyed, leaving behind severe burn marks on the ground. Da Yemu quickly distanced himself to avoid being caught in the explosion.
After resolving the crisis, Shizuru did not exit the Flame Style Chakra Mode but instead pursued his advantage, instantly releasing three Great Dragon Fires towards Da Yemu.
"Dust Doton: Original Plane Separation Technique!"
Facing Shizuru's true strength, Da Yemu unleashed his Blood Trace Elimination, a technique renowned in the Shinobi World. He effortlessly blocked the Fire Dragon and then, without diminishing its power, fired it back at Shizuru, forcing him to use the Instant Body Technique to dodge.
Shizuru's Flame Style Chakra Mode enhanced the power of his Fire Style techniques, but compared to Da Yemu's Blood Trace Elimination, it was still inferior.
The Blue Flame's power was significant, but it consumed a large amount of chakra.
Although Da Yemu held the upper hand, he was extremely cautious in every move, giving Shizuru no opportunity.
Without using the power of the Triforce Sharingan, Shizuru struggled and was eventually defeated by Da Yemu, who exhausted most of his chakra before finishing him with an Earth Style technique.
"Da Yemu-sama wins!"
The referee promptly announced the result of the battle.
The victorious Da Yemu did not show any signs of joy but instead furrowed his brows slightly.
"He didn't use that Genjutsu... Did he not find the opportunity, or is he intentionally hiding his strength?"
Da Yemu analyzed the situation in his mind.
If it was the former, then this battle could provide valuable intelligence about Shizuru's powerful Genjutsu, such as its effective range and casting conditions.
If it was the latter, it would be difficult to predict.
"As expected of our Tsuchikage-sama, easily securing victory."
The Stone Hidden Village ninjas in the audience stood tall with pride.
The Third Raikage defeated Might Guy but was injured, while Da Yemu defeated Shizuru without a scratch. The difference in strength was clear.
The Mist Hidden and Sand Hidden ninjas remained silent, slightly lowering their heads to minimize their presence.
Among the five Kage on the field, only the Third Mizukage and the Fourth Kazekage had lost. Even if they wanted to speak up for their villages, they lacked the confidence to do so.
Although the Third Hokage's battle had not yet begun, everyone assumed he would win.
Apart from Enma's strength being acknowledged by many ninjas, the strength of Enma's opponent also played a role.
Enma's opponent was a genius from their own Hidden Leaf Village.
Even if Kakashi was holding back some of his strength, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he couldn't afford to lose to Enma and embarrass the Hokage.
"Contestant number thirty-three, Enma Hayate, will face contestant number forty-one, Kiba Wood Kakashi!" The referee quickly announced the combatants as the battlefield repairs finished.
Kakashi, in the player's rest room, calmly stood up and made his way to the arena.
He wasn't too concerned about his ranking. After all, he had reached the quarterfinals in the last Young Martial Arts Tournament, and with the Five Kage participating in this one, making it to the quarterfinals again was proof of his progress over the years.
"Lord Third," Kakashi greeted Enma respectfully upon seeing him at the battlefield.
Even though he wasn't the current Hokage, he still deserved respect as the village's leader.
Enma responded with a kind smile.
"Kakashi, don't hold back because of my status. Just give it your all," Enma kindly reminded him.
He was pleased with Kakashi's performance and intended to guide him during this battle. Enma had watched Kakashi and Dai Tu's fight closely, noticing some of their shortcomings.
"Then I apologize, Lord Third," Kakashi agreed without hesitation.
"Begin the battle!" the referee declared.
Kakashi drew his Yama Oni and charged towards Enma.
Facing such a formidable opponent, Kakashi preferred using his Yama Oni.
"Wind Style: Cyclone!" Enma calmly unleashed a powerful hurricane, causing Kakashi to halt his charge momentarily.
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Enma quickly followed up by gathering his chakra and creating two shadow clones.
"Combination Ninja Art: Earth Dragon Flame Stream!" The two shadow clones worked in tandem, one using Earth Dragon Bullets and the other using Fire Style, to create an Earth Dragon that continuously spewed flaming mud bullets.
Due to the added high-temperature flames and their sheer number, Kakashi chose not to block directly but instead focused on his breathing, enhancing his speed to dodge the attacks.
Using the Armored Color Chakra would undoubtedly allow him to withstand the assault, but dodging was a more chakra-efficient option.
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!" This time, Enma's main body used Fire Style, unleashing a massive amount of high-temperature flames that rapidly formed a sea of fire.
One shadow clone then used Wind Style to create a hurricane, expanding the fire's reach.
The other shadow clone employed a wide-range Lightning Style to compress Kakashi's dodging space.
Facing this large-scale ninja technique blockade, Kakashi couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed.
In the tournament, encountering such opponents was the most annoying, as there was hardly any room to dodge.
"Yang Seal Release!" Kakashi released the seal, tapping into the abundant chakra within, and entered the Lightning Breath Chakra Mode, amplifying his physical strength.
Sizzle! Kakashi's body crackled with activated Lightning Style chakra, significantly enhancing his physical abilities.
Combining the breathing technique with the Lightning Style's power, along with the formidable Lightning Blade Technique and his Yama Oni, Kakashi managed to break through the ninja technique encirclement unscathed.
"Summoning Technique!" A fleeting smile crossed Enma's face as he slammed his hand against the ground, summoning the Ape Demon.
Wielding the Ape Demon, now transformed into the Vajra Wish Fulfilling Staff, Enma lunged towards Kakashi.
Bang! Kakashi took a direct hit from the Vajra, causing him to fly backward and crash into the arena's wall, embedding himself in it.
"What immense strength," Kakashi thought to himself, impressed.
He had heard about Enma's extraordinary strength, but he hadn't expected it to be so terrifying, even in his advanced age. Kakashi couldn't believe he couldn't withstand Enma, even with the power of the Lightning Breath Chakra Mode.
However, Enma, with his mentoring mindset, didn't press his advantage. Kakashi quickly adjusted his state and burst out of the wall.
The two immediately resumed their clash.
Although Enma consistently held the upper hand, he always stopped short of delivering a decisive blow, giving Kakashi a chance to continue fighting.
After twenty minutes, when Enma noticed Kakashi's chakra and stamina beginning to wane, he finally unleashed his full power, swiftly defeating Kakashi.
"Enma Hayate wins!" the referee declared.
"Kakashi is so weak; he got knocked into the wall," Dai Tu chuckled in the player's rest room, feeling a bit disappointed.
If it weren't for the poor camera angles in the rest room, he would have loved to capture a memorable photo of Kakashi embedded in the wall.
As he thought this, Dai Tu glanced at Chojiro.
The two of them were the only ones left in the player's rest room, and it was almost their turn to fight.
(End of Chapter)
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