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Chapter 840: Wooden Dragon, I've Never Been So Humiliated!
Chapter 840: Wooden Dragon, I've Never Been So Humiliated!
"Naruto!"
Da Wa desperately tried to use his Wood Style to restore Naruto's consciousness during the battle.
However, with Senju Shusui present, finding an opportunity was challenging.
As Naruto and Shusui grappled, whenever Da Wa's Wood Style approached, Shusui instinctively countered.
And in this battle of Wood Styles, the outcome was clear to those who understood it.
"Quickly attack the Wooden Man with your jutsu! I'll use the Wooden Dragon Technique, which can control the Tailed Beast's Chakra to restore this boy's sanity!"
Senju Shusui directly offered to take over.
Fully aware of his instincts, he triggered the Wooden Dragon.
The Wooden Dragon naturally prioritized devouring the Nine-Tails' Chakra, thus neutralizing the danger.
"Wind Style: Wind Blade Barrage!"
Asuma decisively unleashed his S-rank Wind Style jutsu.
In Wind Style Chakra Mode, the power of this Wind Style was significantly enhanced.
Countless wind blades slashed towards the massive Wooden Man.
Swish!
The wind blades, capable of cutting through steel and iron, struggled to penetrate deeply into the enormous Wooden Man.
It was as if the Wood Styles were worlds apart; if it were Da Wa's Wood Style, the wind blades would have torn it to pieces.
However, the relentless wind blades still posed a threat to the Wooden Man.
Slap!
Shusui clapped his hands.
"Wood Style: Wooden Dragon Technique!"
A wooden dragon emerged from the Wooden Man, opening its maw to devour the wind blades.
This dragon, thicker than a train, finished swallowing the wind blades and then focused on Naruto, who was already in his Five-Tails state and beginning to lose control.
In the original storyline during the Battle of the Bridge of Heaven and Earth, Naruto was only in his few-tails state, but now, in his Five-Tails state, he was far beyond that.
Just look at today's lineup!
Jonin were like dogs, Shadow Level Masters roamed freely, and only Jinchuriki could dare to challenge the Six Paths Sage, who wasn't even present!
It was like a battle of the gods.
It was all due to Tang Ping's influence that the storyline had deteriorated.
Roar!
The Wooden Dragon roared as it charged towards Naruto in his Five-Tails state.
Even the Nine-Tails' Wooden Dragon dared to confront it head-on and could even suppress it.
But that was when Shusui was at his peak and unleashed the Wooden Dragon.
Currently, Shusui's combat prowess had reached the Jinchuriki level, but it didn't mean his strength was at its peak. Even with the White Zetsu as a sacrifice, he was only at the peak of the Kage level and hadn't transcended into the Jinchuriki realm.
It wasn't that Orochimaru lacked the ability to improve; it was the lack of materials. He didn't even have a single White Zetsu to work with, let alone improve upon.
Later, when Do was able to improve the Summoning of the Dead, it was because he had access to the White Zetsu.
Therefore, the strength of the resurrected warriors he summoned was closer to their original power. Take Hidan, for example, who could single-handedly challenge five Kage and dominate them—he was like a divine warrior.
Orochimaru lacked the necessary materials.
So, although this Shusui's strength far surpassed his original storyline counterpart, he was still far from his peak, not to mention that his consciousness was suppressed by the talisman, further hindering his power.
Under these circumstances, while the Wooden Dragon could handle ordinary Tailed Beasts, it was a different story with Jinchuriki.
It wasn't that the Wooden Dragon lacked the ability to absorb Chakra, but rather, it couldn't control the target to do so.
How could the Wooden Dragon, with its massive size, possibly control the nimble and agile Jinchuriki?
Embarrassing!
No matter what the Wooden Dragon tried, it couldn't control Naruto, who was spinning and jumping like a wild beast, moving at incredible speed.
If the Wooden Dragon had consciousness, it would have cursed in frustration. It had never been so humiliated.
This scene left the onlookers in awe.
"Is this even real?"
Tang Ping couldn't help but exclaim.
He never imagined the battle would turn out this way.
In his mind, even with Orochimaru at full strength and the youthful First Hokage, Naruto should have been in grave danger.
But he never expected that the Wooden Dragon, capable of suppressing the true Nine-Tails, would fail to control the Jinchuriki.
However, upon reflection, it made sense.
The Wooden Dragon's speed was formidable, but it also depended on the target.
Against Tailed Beasts or Susanoo, the Wooden Dragon's speed and agility surpassed them.
But when faced with a small-statured Jinchuriki like Naruto, the Wooden Dragon's massive, cave-like body appeared incredibly 'clumsy'.
It was as if Tang Ping was feeling embarrassed on Shusui's behalf.
If not for Asuma restraining him, Shusui, with his own Wood Style, would have never allowed such a blunder to occur.
"Asuma!"
The ever-vigilant Hyuga Tsukuyuki instantly sprang into action at Tang Ping's command, ready to carry out any task.
"Orochimaru, the former Akatsuki member, is in danger. Isn't it only right that the leader of Akatsuki lend a hand?" Tang Ping's eyes gleamed with cold determination.
Even if the target was Naruto, he wouldn't hesitate for a moment.
His decision not to revive his own sister, Uzumaki Kushina, was not only due to his unique soul and the risk of alerting the Six Paths during the revival process but also a strategic choice for the present.
If she were to be revived and learned of his actions against Naruto, she might very well sever all ties with him.
He didn't hesitate; he simply chose not to revive her, opting to wait until everything was accomplished before bringing her back to life.
If Naruto's luck ran out... well, that was that.
At this point, the life of a 'protagonist' meant little to him.
If he so desired, he could easily create a new protagonist.
After today, he would officially turn against the Six Paths Sage, without concern for offending him.
Yes, today, Tang Ping was prepared to take lethal action.
While he didn't intend to kill, he wouldn't hold back either, leaving it to the Six Paths Sage to decide whether to intervene and 'cheat.'
If the Sage did intervene, Tang Ping would achieve his goal, and Naruto's fate wouldn't matter.
But if the Sage didn't help, Naruto might very well die.
Well, even if he died, it wouldn't be a problem!
He could always be revived!
There were many in the Shinobi World capable of such a feat, and there was no reason the Six Paths Sage couldn't do the same, provided he was willing.
Look at Naruto, the protagonist, defying all odds.
Not only does he have the backing of the 'Six Paths Sage,' but when he's losing, he gets direct assistance, and even if he dies, he can be fully revived.
In comparison, how can an ordinary ninja compete?
Ordinary ninjas might talk about giving their all, but for them, it's truly a life-or-death struggle.
It's a harsh reality in the Shinobi World.
"Alright!"
Tsukuyuki began to change her attire.
She followed the usual routine: disguise, colored contact lenses (for the Byakugan), and a mask.
Since Senju Shusui couldn't handle the situation, she had to step in.
This was the perfect opportunity for networking, and they couldn't afford to waste time on trivial battles.
The Bridge of Heaven and Earth was now reduced to mere ruins.
In a battle of this scale, it was nearly impossible to remain intact.
Fortunately, Da Wa's giant wooden pillars supported the structure, preventing it from complete destruction and leaving any trace of its existence.
In the face of Senju Shusui's terrifying Wood Style, everything else seemed insignificant.
The situation naturally devolved into a stalemate.
None of them were inexperienced novices; there was no chance of anyone making a fatal mistake.
Even Sakura was engaged in a 'fixed' battle with Do.
As a medical ninja, she had an easier time dealing with Do, and she also had Sai's Ultra Beast Illusion to assist her.
Of course, there was also the fact that Do was holding back.
As Orochimaru's subordinate, he couldn't just stand by and watch, so he chose to engage Sakura in a 'fixed' battle.
While the fight appeared intense, if it continued this way, it might drag on for days, which was an exaggeration, but it could certainly last for a good part of the day. Therefore, Tang Ping needed to break the stalemate.
On the surface, time seemed to be on Orochimaru's side, as the Impure World Reincarnation's chakra wouldn't run out, while the barrier couldn't be maintained indefinitely.
However, the Leaf Village was willing to stall for time, relying on their trump card, which was not this vanguard force before them.
Over in the Land of Grass, the main force, having received the signal, was about to arrive.
However, there was one condition... they had to hold out until that time.
At this moment, Naruto's sixth tail quietly grew behind him, and he faced the Wooden Dragon's pursuit with constant counterattacks.
The Wooden Dragon's strength lay in its control and chakra absorption abilities, not in agility or speed, making it impossible to catch the incredibly nimble Jinchuriki.
Senju Shusui was held back by Asuma and Da Wa, preventing him from aiding the Wooden Dragon, which led to the stalemate.
Suddenly, after creating some distance from the Wooden Dragon, Naruto crouched down and opened his mouth.
A dark purple light gathered at his lips.
Tailed Beast Ball!
It seemed he was about to launch it.
The target was none other than Senju Shusui.
It was hard to tell if there was a personal grudge involved.
Just as the Tailed Beast Ball was about to form, a shocking and unexpected intervention occurred.
A powerful outsider had entered the fray.
(End of Chapter)
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