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Chapter 87: S-Rank Jutsu: Zhu Rong!
Chapter 87: S-Rank Jutsu: Zhu Rong!
After a dozen exchanges!
"Good, you do have the strength to escape the last ambush!"
Rosha stopped, sizing up Tohira as if he were seeing him for the first time.
Why didn't Tohira summon Taichi for help?
Please, against a highly agile and mobile Shadow-level ninja who excels at taking down large targets, summoning would be a death wish. It would be better to use his chakra himself.
Just because the opponent stopped, it didn't mean Tohira would.
"Raging Carnage!"
He unleashed a Golden Crow Style taijutsu, but Rosha blocked it with a surge of golden sand from the ground.
Too strong!
Only after a real fight would one understand just how powerful a Shadow-level ninja is. They are on a completely different level from Jonin. Tohira's limited information and the opponent's cautious probing were the only reasons he wasn't in grave danger already.
"But if that's all you've got, you'll die here!"
Rosha crossed his arms, and more golden sand began to spread around them. The battlefield was now a 'golden sea.'
Boom!
A several-meter-high wave of golden sand surged toward Tohira.
Unbelievable!
Tohira thought, facing this tsunami-like attack.
A Shadow-level ninja might only be one rank above a Jonin, but even a group of Jonin might struggle to deal with one. If they can't beat you, they can always run. That's why Shadow-level ninjas are so crucial.
Seeing the commotion from a distance, Hyuga Aozuki, who was putting on a show on the other side, grew anxious.
Divine Push!
She unleashed a repulsive force, sending the Sand ninja who was attacking from behind flying, then struck first with lightning speed.
Pfft!
Her right hand, sharp as a razor, pierced the enemy's heart.
If she weren't acting, she could have taken out this Chuunin with a single strike.
Swish!
After dispatching the last Sand ninja, she focused on the distant 'golden sea,' ready to intervene if needed.
And what about Koji Yamazaki?
Even against two opponents, he was firmly in control. His second heart had boosted his strength exponentially, and such performance was not surprising.
On the other side!
"Warm-up is over!"
Tohira ignored the incoming wave of golden sand, forming seals with his hands.
Boom!
The golden sand quickly engulfed him completely.
"Magnetism Release: Golden Sand Burial!"
Rosha slammed his hands on the ground, activating the jutsu.
The effect was simple: an explosive attack within the golden sand. Due to the seal, the explosion's power was exponentially increased, capable of reducing the target to nothing but dust—a brutal and merciless technique.
But...
Even watching Rosha use this jutsu, Hyuga Aozuki remained unmoved, which spoke volumes about the situation.
Bang!
The golden sand where Tohira was buried was blasted away by a massive force.
A crimson shadow appeared.
The shadow was only the upper half of a body, about five meters tall.
It was a jutsu!
Remember what Tohira obtained from Orochimaru?
The A-Rank Fire Release: Fire Armor Incarnation!
It was this fire jutsu that led him to take on this escort mission to repay his debt.
Speaking of which, let's delve into the origin of this fire jutsu.
The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama!
Yes, created by the master of the strongest forbidden techniques in the ninja world.
It's rated A-Rank instead of S-Rank because it's a 'half-finished' technique.
The source is also evident.
Susanoo!
It was created by mimicking the divine power of the Uchiha clan.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried, Senju Tobirama lacked certain elements, so the technique remained a half-finished product.
But even as a half-finished product, it wasn't useless.
The jutsu-formed giant shadow, whether in defense or offense, was not weak. It had just blocked the attack.
What do ninjas lack the most?
Defense!
To put it bluntly, obtaining this jutsu made Tohira feel like he was soaring! With this core jutsu, combined with his accumulated knowledge of jutsu and sealing techniques, he felt like he could fly to the heavens and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun.
Over the past few days,
Tang Ping not only mastered the unfinished A-rank Fire Release technique but also gained other significant benefits.
Slowly, he began forming hand seals.
The flame-shaped shadow enveloping him mimicked his movements.
"Fire Release: Flame Cloak!"
Roar!
Golden-orange flames began to cover the half-giant's body, solidifying into a crimson armor.
Flame Cloak + Fire Armor Transformation.
These two jutsu complement each other and can be used simultaneously.
The effects of the Flame Cloak are vastly different when used on oneself versus the flame shadow.
For example:
When used on himself, the power must be limited.
Human flesh and blood have a limit, even with high fire resistance.
However, with the flame giant, there are no such constraints. The temperature can be infinitely increased, maximizing the power of the Flame Cloak.
Thus, Tang Ping obtained his first S-rank jutsu.
Fire Release: Zhu Rong!
The temperature in the air skyrocketed, as if they were inside a furnace.
In reality, this was not a good sign.
The rise in temperature indicated that Tang Ping's control was lacking.
If his control were sufficient, the temperature would be contained within the half-giant's body, only erupting like a volcano during an attack.
"Truly a terrifying jutsu, but because of this, I absolutely cannot allow you to escape!"
Rosha gave his assessment.
Indeed, only the word "terrifying" could describe it.
The key point was the age of the opponent!
To master such a horrifying forbidden jutsu at just a dozen years old was beyond the realm of even a prodigy.
If allowed to escape, in a few years, the opponent could become like 'White Fang,' capable of striking fear into the hearts of Sand shinobi with his sheer power.
"Magnet Release: Gold Sand Domain!"
Rosha went all out.
Sharp, golden spears grew like a forest, seemingly intent on sealing and piercing the battlefield.
"Fire Fist!"
Tang Ping gathered energy in his right hand and unleashed it.
The Zhu Rong half-giant mirrored his action.
Boom!
A terrifying pillar of fire erupted, obliterating everything in its path and sweeping toward Rosha.
"Magnet Release: Sand Cushion!"
Though he could have blocked the attack head-on, Rosha chose to jump, forming a platform of gold sand beneath his feet to suspend himself in the air.
At this moment, the ground was sealed by countless golden spears, like a 'cage' that confined the Zhu Rong half-giant's movements.
"Magnet Release: Gold Sand Cube!"
Rosha continued his assault, not giving Tang Ping a moment to catch his breath.
Swoosh!
Under the influence of Magnet Release, a massive cube of gold sand slowly floated and condensed.
The impact of several thousand tons of metal falling from the sky would be catastrophic.
Destructive!
The only weakness was the slow activation speed and the obvious attack target, making it relatively easy for a highly mobile ninja to avoid.
But Rosha chose his timing brilliantly.
He first used the Gold Sand Domain to seal the battlefield before launching this jutsu.
"Truly a Kage-level powerhouse!"
Tang Ping recognized the strategy and couldn't help but admire it.
If he were to avoid the attack, he would have to abandon the Zhu Rong jutsu.
With Sage Mode, he was confident he could defeat Rosha.
However, since he still had some reserves, he could retreat without using Sage Mode, thus preserving it for later.
After all, what he needed was 'leverage.'
Successfully retreating from a Kage-level powerhouse's full assault would be enough to gain that leverage, without needing to reveal his Sage Mode.
"Let me see the limits of my normal state!"
Tang Ping consumed a soldier pill and prepared to unleash his full power without Sage Mode.
With Hyuga Aozuki present, he wasn't worried about any unexpected developments.
Raising his right index finger, the temperature around him plummeted, and the light dimmed.
This was because all the heat and light were being absorbed by the pure white flame on the Zhu Rong half-giant's index finger.
Gold Sand Cube vs. Great Serpent Slash!
Two incredibly powerful jutsu were about to collide.
(End of Chapter)
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