Chapter 80: The Terrifying Power of Sage Techniques!
Chapter 80: The Terrifying Power of Sage Techniques!
Whoosh!
A tiny flame sprang from Tomo's fingertips and expanded exponentially, transforming into a massive azure and white fire wave that collided head-on with the oncoming tidal wave.
From an aerial view, one would see the two massive waves clashing.
To any observer, the endless sea wave would seem overwhelmingly stronger.
However, the azure and white fire wave, upon colliding with the sea, did not extinguish. Instead, it burned a colossal gap into the massive wave, as if an invisible giant mouth had taken a bite out of it.
The sea's surface indented wherever the azure and white flames passed, the intense heat vaporizing everything in its path.
A single, non-maximum version of the 'Snake Slash' technique had caused this terrifying effect.
However, as the fire wave moved forward, its temperature gradually decreased, changing colors from azure and white to pure white, golden white, and finally red, creating a spectacular display.
But beneath this dazzling spectacle lay the destructive power of extreme heat.
After unleashing this attack, the golden-red flame patterns on Tomo's face disappeared, and his eyes returned to normal.
He had exited Sage Mode!
Sage Mode isn't just about enhancing jutsu power.
If it were only about that, it wouldn't be called 'Sage Mode.'
It's a comprehensive enhancement!
Strength, speed, perception—all these aspects experience a qualitative leap.
And it's an enhancement that amplifies the foundation.
For example, if you originally have 10 points of combat power, in Sage Mode, you would have 100 points.
If you only have 1 point of combat power, in Sage Mode, you would have 10 points.
So, the stronger your foundation, the stronger you are in Sage Mode.
Different Sage Modes have different primary focuses.
For instance, the Sage Mode from Mount Myoboku primarily enhances physical strength and jutsu.
Tomo's Sage Mode, on the other hand, maximizes fire enhancements.
With a single strike, he could vaporize the sea and scorch the earth!
It was a power that could destroy heaven and earth, with an enhancement that was truly exaggerated.
From now on, who would dare to say that Fire Release techniques aren't powerful?
Before Tomo's arrival, Fire Release techniques were often the subject of ridicule.
This was because Fire Release techniques were hard to use to kill people.
After all, ninjas are all agility-focused, making it extremely difficult to burn them with fire. They can easily avoid it.
But now, there's no need to worry.
With Tomo, a master of Sage Mode, Fire Release techniques will reach their peak with his achievements.
Wood Release techniques are called the 'strongest' because of the legendary ninja who popularized them.
Unfortunately!
Tomo has just mastered Sage Mode, and he's far from the level where he can enter it with a simple clap of his hands like the Great Pillar.
And unlike Naruto, who can use Shadow Clones to gather natural energy, Tomo doesn't have the Nine-Tails' chakra or the Uzumaki constitution.
So, he has to find his own way.
But that's fine. He can take his time. At this stage, he doesn't need to reach the Great Pillar's level; he just needs to become more proficient.
Next, he needs to figure out how to enter Sage Mode without relying on the 'hot spring.'
Without this aid, gathering natural energy will depend solely on his sensory abilities.
He doesn't want to be like some 'Liu Bei' writer who needs assistance to enter Sage Mode; that would be a disgrace to sages.
A few days later!
Tomo completed his 'reconnaissance' mission and returned to the small island.
But upon his return, he received a new mission.
"Escort you to the Land of Wind?"
Tomo looked at the medic-nin in front of him, his mind racing.
Executing a mission related to Root comes with risks that everyone understands.
Danzo really treats people like dirt!
Especially since he and Danzo have a grudge.
There's no way this mission will be problem-free.
However, knowing the mission is problematic, he has no choice but to accept it unless he wants to betray Konoha outright.
The good news is that this mission involves only him and a small ANBU squad, with no additional burdens.
Brilliant!
This means that even if they make a move against them, as long as there’s no evidence, there’s nothing to worry about.
If it were the old To Hei, fresh out of the academy and still inexperienced, he would have been worried and afraid.
But now?
There’s fun to be had.
Indeed, To Hei had become a prankster at heart, eager to see Root’s operatives realize they had become the prey instead of the hunters.
Since he couldn’t just lie low, and there were no entertainment activities in the shinobi world, being a prankster wasn’t such a bad way to pass the time.
Half an hour later.
"Let’s go!!"
To Hei led the way.
Yakushi Nanau was the one being escorted, and the three Root operatives were clearly just tools. As a chunin, To Hei naturally took charge.
Indeed, even without entering Sage Mode, To Hei’s regular strength was that of a jonin.
A jonin at thirteen! In an era where no one had yet unlocked their ultimate potential, he was a super genius. Entering Sage Mode would elevate him to Kage-level.
With such formidable strength, it was no wonder that despite knowing the mission had its pitfalls, he wasn’t worried and was instead looking forward to the fun.
The team moved quickly.
Throughout the journey, neither Yakushi Nanau nor the Root operatives engaged in any conversation.
However, To Hei made sure to maintain a certain distance from them, both intentionally and unintentionally.
No way!
Shinobi techniques and abilities were endless, and he wasn’t about to give them any chance to catch him off guard.
They soon entered the Land of Wind.
Sand!
The sky was filled with endless sand, a sight that was as breathtaking as it was daunting.
Even though he had been here before, the sheer vastness of the desert still left him in awe.
The endless sand, scorched by the blazing sun, made this place a no-man’s land. No wonder the Sand Village was always invading.
In anyone’s place, they would choose to invade the neighboring Leaf Village, which had a much more favorable environment.
In the anime, the Leaf Village stood on the moral high ground, never invading other villages and not demanding territory even after victory. It seemed very noble.
But in reality, the Leaf Village had its reasons.
Why invade the Land of Wind?
For more sand?
So, some things were better left unexamined.
Before long, they reached a spot near an oasis.
The escort mission was essentially over at this point.
Yakushi Nanau left on her own, her demeanor no longer gentle.
As a Root ace, her true nature was cold and distant.
To Hei, now past her "strike zone," naturally showed his other side.
'Are you here to gather intelligence on the Sand shinobi?'
To Hei had no trouble guessing the nature of her mission.
But it had nothing to do with him.
Now was the time to watch the fun unfold.
This team, ostensibly from the Anbu but actually from Root, was about to show their true colors.
Under their lead, they traveled for a few hours before suddenly slowing down.
"Isn’t your other mission about to start?"
To Hei suddenly spoke up from behind.
Whoosh, whoosh!
Several shuriken and kunai flew toward him.
If he hadn’t been prepared, such an attack might have caught him off guard.
In the shinobi world, there was one thing that was always fair.
Even if you were the god of shinobi, your defense was no better than a regular genin’s, at most with a little extra regenerative ability.
Fortunately, To Hei was ready, and the attacks had no effect.
The three Root operatives, their strongest being a special jonin, were no match for him.
To Hei easily dispatched them.
There was no need for interrogation.
Not only did To Hei lack the skills for torture, but the "Severing Tongue Technique" on their tongues ensured they couldn’t reveal anything. So, he simply killed them.
After all, watching them perform had been quite entertaining.
This mission was worth it!
But before he could leave, he saw Danzo’s true backup.
(End of Chapter)
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