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Chapter 830: The Unpredictable Ninja's Pitfall
Chapter 830: The Unpredictable Ninja's Pitfall
"Wood Style: Great Forest Technique!"
Taka's right hand transformed into multiple wooden rods, aiming at the 'Pain' on top of the stone pillar, the Hyuga Tsukuyuki, and pounced.
"Rasengan!"
Naruto formed hand seals and created a clone, then, with its assistance, molded a Rasengan and joined the attack.
"Beast Pseudo Drawing!"
Sai also sketched several hunting falcons that soared into the air, providing additional support.
Sakura remained by their side, ready to offer assistance at any moment.
It could only be said that the current Team 7 had developed an unspoken understanding, and once they launched their offense, their coordination was flawless.
The Sand Ninja, Chiyade, first signaled with her eyes for Maki not to be impulsive, then took out a scroll and released several puppets, directing them to join the attack.
Maki was an intelligent person, and from Chiyade's actions, he sensed something. Instinctively, he drew a kunai, seemingly protecting Chiyade at close range.
The puppeteer's greatest weakness was their own body, so it made sense for him to stay back and protect Chiyade.
Maki, on the other hand, withdrew her Three-Star Fan and accompanied Kan Kyuuro in the assault.
Even though she knew much of the truth, she didn't take matters into her own hands but instead acted in a manner befitting her identity.
"Let Akatsuki experience my crows!"
Kan Kyuuro, from beginning to end, had no idea about the truth, so he was full of fighting spirit.
In an instant, Pain found himself surrounded.
"A Bag of Rice, How Many Floors (Feel the Pain)!"
Hyuga Tsukuyuki imitated the intimidating aura of Tendo Pain, simultaneously raising both hands.
"Scatter!"
Asuma was the first to retreat, quickly warning the others.
The opponent's action was the preparation for a technique called 'Divine Heavenly Seal.'
Let's be reasonable! If it were a ninjutsu, he wouldn't be afraid.
While the opponent was forming hand seals, he would have had enough time to kill them several times over.]
But this instantaneous technique, with no blind spots, was indeed the most challenging.
"Divine Heavenly Seal!"
Hyuga Tsukuyuki shouted.
A terrifying repulsive force emanated from the stone pillar she stood on, spreading outward.
Boom!
Whether it was the Wood Style, Naruto, the puppets, or even the ground beneath them, everything was pushed away by the repulsive force.
With a single strike, everything within the vicinity was swept clean.
In the surrounding several dozen meters, nothing remained except for the stone pillar Pain stood upon.
Even the ground was gouged out, forming a bowl-shaped semi-circular pit.
Not only was the power exaggerated, but the ability to 'instantly activate' the technique was even more impressive, leaving no room for survival.
"The opponent's ability has a time interval; don't destroy the stone pillar!"
Asuma spoke, preparing to join the attack.
If it weren't for demonstrating their cooperative intentions, he wouldn't have revealed this information to the Sand Ninja.
For ninjas, intelligence was more valuable than life itself.
To obtain this piece of intelligence, Konoha had made significant sacrifices.
As for the reason not to destroy the stone pillar?
Naturally, with this object in place, if the opponent claimed to be a god, they would, of course, want to remain 'high above,' indirectly restricting their own range of movement.
"Rasengan!"
A situation arose that made Asuma want to curse.
Just as Naruto rushed to the stone pillar, ready to climb it, he forcefully slammed his Rasengan onto the pillar.
It wasn't intentional; Naruto had heard Asuma's command and turned back, only to lose his balance and instinctively slap the pillar with his right hand.
While the Rasengan's attack range wasn't extensive, its destructive power was undeniable.
Whoosh!
Several meters of the stone pillar were devoured, and the attack's power undoubtedly lived up to its A-rank ninjutsu evaluation.
Crack!
The remaining portion of the pillar couldn't bear the weight of the upper section, slowly starting to bend under its own weight.
"..."
Witnessing this scene, everyone was left speechless.
No one had expected a ninja to commit such a foolish mistake.
It was an entirely unobstructed flat ground!
What a talent!
To be able to fall so smoothly indeed showcased one's talent.
Even Tang Ping, hidden in the shadows and observing the battlefield, couldn't help but exclaim:
"Indeed, the ninja with the 'greatest unpredictability'!"
Yes, this was one of Naruto's abilities as the protagonist.
Otherwise, how could a protagonist, weaker than the formidable characters, manage to 'attract attention'?
Being the protagonist naturally required certain aspects to capture the spotlight.
Nothing could be more captivating than a protagonist who frequently encountered unexpected situations.
It was a true scene-stealing ability.
The problem was that this protagonist's ability was a bit too unfriendly towards others.
In anime or novels, such a situation might seem interesting.
But when you actually encounter such a person, the urge to kill them is overwhelming.
Asuma was feeling exactly this at this moment.
He had just given the order, but the other party immediately countered, completely slapping him in the face.
And to make matters worse, it wasn't even intentional on their part.
At this moment, he had an MMP in his heart that he had to speak.
Boom!
The stone pillar collapsed with a loud crash.
And Pain remained in his original position.
Yes, it was the very spot where he had been standing on top of the stone pillar.
However, this time, there was no stone pillar beneath his feet; he was simply floating in mid-air several dozen meters up.
Floating!
For a powerful user of Repulsion Force, this was not a problem at all; it just meant that their maneuverability in the air would be reduced.
In other words, the broken stone pillar had no effect on Hyuga Tsukuyuki.
But for the attacker, the impact was significant.
After all, not everyone had the ability to fight in the air.
Maki did have powerful aerial combat abilities, but her prototype, 'conveniently', was undergoing maintenance, making it impossible for her to engage in aerial combat.
Kankuro, on the other hand, had aerial combat puppets, but in terms of combat power... it was best not to expect too much.
So, the situation was now complicated.
If it were a normal battle, they could take their time to find a solution.
But now, to save a person, every second counted, and they couldn't afford to waste time thinking of a plan, so there was only one choice.
"You guys go ahead, I'll hold him off!"
Asuma gritted his teeth and made his decision.
He had no intention of defeating the enemy, but he was confident in his ability to escape.
Not to mention, he still had that ace up his sleeve.
Yojin!
With the help of a summoning beast, he could call upon Jiraiya for assistance at a critical moment.
Although the risk was not small, the identity of an Akatsuki leader was enough for him to take the chance.
"Teacher Asuma..."
Multiple voices spoke at once, but when they saw the figure in the air, seemingly looking down upon all living creatures as if they were ants, they understood that this was the best choice.
Asuma's decision-making skills were undoubtedly strong, so the team immediately split up.
Everyone except Asuma followed the puppet bird leading the way, while Asuma stayed behind.
"Wind Style: Wind Blade Dance!"
Asuma unleashed his most powerful S-rank Wind Style technique.
It was not only an offensive move but also a way to hold back the enemy and prevent them from pursuing.
For an airborne target, facing such a wide-range attack, it was difficult to dodge, leaving only the option to withstand it head-on.
In fact, Asuma was well-informed about Pain's Six Paths, as Itachi had shown Konoha the scene of his battle with Nagato and the Great Sage of Six Paths when he had warned the village.
However, this information was top-secret, and it would not be revealed until the Sand Ninja had formed an alliance with Konoha.
So, facing Pain alone, Asuma had tremendous confidence.
"Divine Heavenly Seal!"
Hyuga Tsukuyuki naturally did not reveal his identity or use any special abilities; he simply imitated Pain's fighting style and engaged Asuma in a battle of attrition.
All he needed to do was hold him off!
After all, this was the number one big brother of the Radiant Sun Country, and they couldn't afford to harm him, as the importance of someone like Danzo was well-known from the past.
They even wanted to give him the credit for 'holding off the leader of the Akatsuki' alone.
This way, he could rise to a higher position.
As for Tang Ping?
He, of course, left with the rescue team, so he could better control the situation.
At the very least, he wanted this rescue operation to go according to plan.
Before his death, Scorpion reported the information about Do to Naruto.
If he hadn't said anything, it would have been up to him to come up with a plan.
It could be said that Tang Ping had put a lot of thought into calculating the Great Sage of Six Paths, so that the 'Net Formation' would not be disturbed.
With his current strength, he only needed to be this careful when plotting against the Great Shinobi World's ultimate big boss.
If it were any other enemy, even the Five Great Shinobi Villages, he could directly push them over without such complications.
With Asuma, the extra element that disrupted the balance, removed from the equation, the plot naturally returned to its original course.
First, they encountered Scorpion.
Chiyade immediately expressed her 'personal grudge' with the enemy and took responsibility for dealing with him, allowing the team to pursue.
Sakura also stayed behind to help.
The proposal came from Maki, as Sakura was a medical ninja who could assist Chiyade.
As for why she spoke up, it was because someone had 'reminded' her.
Then, the remaining members continued to split up and advance.
With Kankuro, there was no need to worry about controlling the puppet bird.
(End of Chapter)
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