Chapter 86: Come and Deceive, Come and Ambush This Little Chunin!
Chapter 86: Come and Deceive, Come and Ambush This Little Chunin!
"Everyone, move on ahead. Our squad will handle the pursuers!"
Do Heiping leaped off the carriage roof, his gaze flickering to his tactical belt. A bottle containing a clear, emerald-green liquid was inserted there.
Hot Spring Water!
If everything went according to plan, today would be the debut of Sage Mode.
Do Heiping had no intention of keeping Sage Mode a secret. It wasn't some dark, forbidden jutsu that needed to be hidden. At most, it would attract a lot of envious gazes. But as a Sage, he had the means to resist such attention. Moreover, he intended to use his Sage status to gain a voice and influence.
He wasn't willing to remain a cannon fodder or a nobody forever. In the past, he was content to lie low and stay out of the limelight. But now, with no choice but to step up, he needed to assert himself.
"Yes, sir!" the others responded in unison.
While 404 Squad moved in the opposite direction, the convoy and the other three squads accelerated toward the Land of Rivers.
"If the convoy is with us, we won't have the space to maneuver!" Do Heiping explained as they turned back. He wasn't the type to keep his team in the dark. The battle of Kage-level shinobi would surely affect the convoy, and the mission would fail. It was better to turn back and intercept the pursuers, taking control of the situation and choosing the battlefield.
The three of them soon stopped as the pursuing team came into view. There were only seven of them, but their presence was overwhelming, like a wave of scorching sand.
The leader, a young man with short brown hair, black ninja attire, and panda eyes, was particularly imposing.
Rosuna!
He had accompanied the Third Kazekage to Konoha during their last encounter, but his low-key personality and lack of popularity made him less noticeable compared to Yugao. However, this didn't mean he was weak. In terms of both strength and mental fortitude, he was on par with Yugao.
Rosuna also possessed a Kekkei Genkai.
Magnetism Release: Sand Gold!
He could control 'Sand Gold' using magnetic forces.
"Kill them!" Rosuna ordered his six subordinates, his gaze locking onto Do Heiping.
Wind Release: Ultra Great Gale Palm! Koji began forming hand seals.
This was an upgraded version of his C-rank jutsu, Great Gale Palm. With increased output efficiency and chakra utilization, it had evolved into a B-rank jutsu.
A fierce gust of wind whipped up a wave of sand, obscuring the view between the two sides.
At this distance and with such a wide area, it was more about controlling the battlefield than causing direct damage. It would at least force the six Sand shinobi to take cover and hide their movements.
Most importantly, it provided support for Hyuga Sogetsu.
With her Byakugan, she wouldn't be affected by the sand.
Thwip, thwip!
Several shuriken pierced through the swirling sand, heading toward their targets.
Clang, clang!
The metallic clashing sounds indicated that the shuriken had been blocked by the Sand shinobi. Even with their eyes closed, they could block the attack. Creating significant damage with thrown weapons was difficult unless there was a special technique involved.
But this was just a distraction.
Hyuga Sogetsu used the opportunity to close in on one of the Sand shinobi.
"Gentle Fist!"
She used the Hyuga clan's taijutsu, but her stance was different. Instead of a palm, her fingers were extended, like a blade thrust forward.
Thud!
The Sand shinobi, armor and all, was pierced through by Hyuga Sogetsu's slender, delicate fingers.
This was a secret technique she had developed with Do Heiping's guidance.
Blade's Edge!
By channeling chakra through her arm and rotating it, she created an unstoppable piercing force, much like a fixed version of the Rotation.
If it's a large-scale Hakke: Sixty-Four Palms, it could drain a significant amount of stamina and chakra in just a few seconds.
However, by drastically reducing the coverage area, the control difficulty increases, but the consumption is significantly reduced.
The rapidly spinning chakra turns Hyuga Seigetsu's fingers into unbreakable razors.
Piercing through armor and flesh is a basic operation.
Hmm, what Jiro Tombei finds most incomprehensible is why the Gentle Fist technique, which can seal an enemy's chakra with dozens or even hundreds of strikes, isn't used to directly stab the opponent to death with a weapon.
So, he came up with this creative idea.
And this idea isn't just a random suggestion.
At least there's the Hakke: Sixty-Four Palms as an example, and with the Hyuga clan's expertise in precise control, the creation of the Razor Edge Secret Technique is entirely logical.
The secret technique may not be flashy, but its power is incredibly concentrated.
With a single strike, almost shattering the enemy, Hyuga Seigetsu flung the corpse aside and lunged at the next Sand ninja with lightning speed.
On the other side.
Jiro Tombei, who had just used a jutsu to provide cover, punched the front-facing Sand ninja away with his fist.
Whoosh!
However, his waist was also pierced.
But despite the severe injury, his face didn't show any panic; instead, it took on a dangerous expression.
Crack!
He reached out and crushed the opponent's throat.
Trading a wound for a life!
His strong survival ability is his advantage, and he naturally uses it. As long as he avoids fatal injuries, he can create opportunities for a decisive kill.
The two of them facing these six Sand ninjas, the biggest challenge isn't winning, but winning without revealing too many special techniques.
As for Jiro Tombei, he naturally faced off against Rasa directly.
"Flame Cloak!"
He immediately activated this core jutsu.
Roar!
A large amount of golden-orange flames appeared, forming a thin veil that enveloped him.
"Uchiha genius, you escaped last time, but you won't get away this time!"
Rasa advanced slowly, with the 'living' golden sand following behind him.
Sand Gold!
Controlled by his bloodline limit, these metal sand particles are his weapon.
Thanks to this bloodline limit, Rasa can even suppress tailed beasts in the desert.
While Jiro Tombei's ninjutsu skills are formidable, he isn't as effective against large targets.
Additionally, Rasa has an advantage that Jiro Tombei can't match.
Mining!
Rasa uses his Magnetism Release to mine, which is how the Sand Village's economy is sustained.
The future Fourth Kazekage was chosen to be Rasa rather than the more popular Jiro Tombei for these reasons.
In the original history, Rasa, the father of Gaara and his siblings, was killed by Orochimaru and had little impact beyond flashbacks and the Impure World Reincarnation.
But now, Jiro Tombei gets to face the real Rasa.
Excitement!
This feeling ignites within him.
"Hmph, who knows who will escape!"
He responded, not backing down.
Even knowing that Rasa is a Kage-level ninja (limited to the desert), he shows no fear.
"Be careful!"
Suddenly, Hyuga Seigetsu's warning echoed.
Whoosh!
Hearing the warning, Jiro Tombei didn't think twice and performed a forward flip, dodging an attack from behind.
It turned out that the one talking to him was a 'Sand Clone.'
The real Rasa had already hidden behind him and launched a surprise attack.
Rasa, the Living Yamanaka, truly doesn't follow any code of honor, directly tricking and ambushing a mere chunin like Jiro Tombei.
If not for Hyuga Seigetsu's warning, he might have been at a disadvantage.
But the ambush was just the beginning.
"Magnetism Release: Sand Gold!"
A wave of golden sand, like a raging tide, surged toward Jiro Tombei. This was Rasa's true attack.
The Kage-level battle had officially begun.
It was the best opportunity for Jiro Tombei to test his own strength.
(End of Chapter)
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