Chapter 788: Success and Shifting Blame!
Chapter 788: Success and Shifting Blame!
Hinata Sogetsu was bombarded by a barrage of shuriken and kunai, yet the surrounding Konoha ninjas couldn't help but rub their eyes in disbelief.
When the attacks hit, they either exploded or veered off course.
Boom!
Several explosive tags on the kunai detonated, engulfing Hinata Sogetsu, who stood unmoved, in flames.
As the fire and smoke cleared, a figure in a black cloak and a bone mask emerged, unharmed and mysterious under the moonlight.
"How is this possible!"
"Am I under an illusion?"
"Even the explosive tags didn't work!"
...
It was no wonder these Konoha ninjas were so shocked; they had never anticipated such a situation.
The reason for this unexpected turn of events was Hinata Sogetsu's use of a jutsu.
Feather Robe!
This jutsu was invisible and undetectable, especially at night, which made it even harder to see.
If anyone attacked at close range, they would surely notice it.
Those who had fought against the Hyuga clan would sense that this was a transparent, miniaturized version of 'Haiten'.
However, Hinata Sogetsu, despite being under attack, successfully captured Sheren using Ten Thousand Transforming Attraction.
Her first action was to strike a chakra sphere into the opponent's body.
This was not to control them but to drain their chakra, and she also pressed on their acupoints to ensure they remained deeply unconscious.
The entire movement was fluid and smooth, as if she had practiced it countless times.
If the opponent were still relying on the power of the Giant Chakra Reincarnation Eye, this move might not have been effective.
But after being knocked out by Naruto, the opponent couldn't rely on external forces, and their own abilities were truly inadequate.
With such abilities, they had no resistance against Hinata Sogetsu's techniques.
"Shinkugeki!"
After confirming the state of her prey, Hinata Sogetsu used Shinkugeki to clear a path.
Whoosh! She then flew out of the village, carrying the opponent.
"Chase them!"
"Don't let them escape!"
The Konoha ninjas used various ninjutsu and thrown weapons to try to stop them.
"Shinra Tensei!"
A terrifying repulsive force repelled all attacks.
With Hinata Sogetsu's current control, she could ensure that the Otsutsuki she held would not be affected.
Note that her Reincarnation Eye was naturally born with both eyes, so she wouldn't be limited to fixed patterns like Nagato.
As for the leaked information about the two abilities?
This was no longer a secret!
Not only did the people of Konoha know, but others did too; it was common knowledge that someone in the Shell Organization could use Shinra Tensei and Ten Thousand Transforming Attraction.
"Don't even think of escaping..."
Jiraiya, seeing this, naturally prepared to intercept, but he was unsuccessful.
"Divine Technique: Ultra Heavy Rock Technique!"
Tang Ping shouted.
He wasn't a puppet and wouldn't let the opponent intercept Hinata Sogetsu, who was adapting to the co-op killing of the Gray Bone Bloodline Limit. He directly used a divine technique.
Buzz! The terrifying gravity acted directly on Jiraiya, making it extremely difficult for him to move, let alone intercept.
It's just that the information on gravity was too scarce; otherwise, Tang Ping would have created a specialized version for Sage Mode, directly upgrading it from a divine technique to a divine art.
"Divine Art: Frog Song!"
Fukasaku and Shima, standing on Jiraiya's shoulders, launched a counterattack.
Tang Ping seemed to be 'influenced' and chose to retreat.
In reality, in his elemental state, he was unafraid of any illusions or ordinary attacks.
But he couldn't expose himself.
If the main character had demonstrated these traits on the battlefield, it would be like openly admitting his identity.
The two identities still needed to be kept separate.
As the main character's influence increased, he would become more cautious in his actions.
But the side character could do whatever he wanted, so their identities needed to be clearly defined.
After a few flips, he left the range of the Frog Song.
However, this allowed Jiraiya to break free from the gravitational restraint.
"Are you from Iwagakure?"
After breaking free, he began to probe with questions.
(End of Chapter)Gravity-type Earth Style is a unique ninjutsu only available to the Iwagakure ninjas, so it's no wonder Jiraiya was suspicious.
"Who knows!"
Tang Ping didn't confirm nor deny, giving an ambiguous answer.
If he could divert suspicion onto Iwagakure with such a response, it would be ideal.
Unless the Iwagakure ninjas were willing to expose their Tsuchikage's past capture, they were stuck with this blame.
"We from Konoha will eventually eradicate your Shell Organization!"
Jiraiya issued a harsh statement.
Clearly, he knew that with their current strength, it wouldn't be easy to determine a winner, so he abandoned the idea of capturing Tang Ping.
The village had already suffered significant destruction, and he didn't want to completely annihilate Konoha.
So, even though he knew this was an opportunity, he chose to let it go.
"Jiraiya..."
Tsunade wanted to remind Jiraiya.
If they could exchange some losses for the lives of Shell Organization members, it would be an excellent choice.
"Let him go!"
Jiraiya gave a decisive order.
The losses tonight had been severe, and they couldn't continue.
The key was that he wasn't confident in keeping Tang Ping there.
With the Hokage's order, the surrounding ninjas silently parted ways.
Tang Ping, of course, wouldn't stay.
After all, he had already enjoyed quite a show tonight, even recreating a famous scene.
He even 'found' the incredibly valuable treasure, Sheren, so why bother with a bicycle?
After leaving, he only left behind a pool of slowly solidifying lava.
Fortunately, he hadn't unleashed his full power; otherwise, the lava area wouldn't be this small but would have covered a large area.
After Tang Ping's departure, someone became anxious.
"Damn!"
Bilu Huhu saw the Akatsuki members and the Shell Organization members retreating, so he panicked and prepared to fight his way out.
However, Jiraiya wouldn't let him leave.
Aside from the Sealing Book on his body, which Konoha would never give up, Bilu Huhu himself was a valuable asset that they couldn't afford to miss.
When Itachi passed on Akatsuki's intelligence, he naturally also gave Bilu Huhu's information to Jiraiya.
Ghost Bud Technique!
The temptation for Konoha was also significant.
Although Jiraiya had a bold personality, it didn't mean he was soft-hearted and would give up because the Forbidden Technique was too bloody and cruel.
Don't joke!
How could someone who reached the level of the Three Legendary Sannin be soft-hearted?
He just had his principles.
But when it came to the village's future, these principles could be flexible.
In the case of Orochimaru's defection, if he had used ninjas from other villages as experimental subjects, Jiraiya would have had no objections.
Therefore, Jiraiya chose to hold back and let Tang Ping go, not only to avoid further losses but also to free up his hands to deal with Bilu Huhu.
"Divine Technique: Toad Chant!"
Jiraiya completely disregarded martial ethics and teamed up with Kakashi, Asuma, and Yamato to surround and attack Bilu Huhu.
With Bilu Huhu's intelligence, they naturally wouldn't use techniques that would be countered by Steel Style, making Illusion Techniques a perfect choice.
Ribbit!
Amidst the frog calls of Shisui and Inoichi, Bilu Huhu's movements slowed down.
He had been affected.
Although Bilu Huhu was also skilled in dispelling illusions, the illusions of a Sage were on a completely different level from those of ordinary ninjas.
Moreover, it was a special sound-based illusion, which directly affected Bilu Huhu.
No matter how strong Steel Style's defense was, it couldn't counter illusions.
The battle ended quickly.
After being affected by the illusion, Jiraiya only needed a few rounds to capture Bilu Huhu.
Don't think this outcome is abnormal.
In fact, it's entirely normal.
Jiraiya in his Three-in-One Sage Mode was as strong as a peak Kage, so how could Bilu Huhu be a match for him?
Additionally, with the intelligence gathered, it would be considered Jiraiya's incompetence if he took more than a few rounds to capture Bilu Huhu.
After capturing him, it was time to interrogate him about the Ghost Bud Technique.
In this regard, both the specialist interrogator, Mori Nachi, and the Yamanaka Clan could handle it.
It was at this moment that Mizuhara Gentai approached Jiraiya, who had just exited Sage Mode.
(Chapter End)
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