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Chapter 964: Mu vs. Daioku!
Chapter 964: Mu vs. Daioku!
"Why did you leave me behind?" asked Tomoe, his gaze fixed on Dougu beside him.
Dougu had sent out all the Edo Tensei bodies, but leaving only himself behind must have been for a reason.
"Of course, I'm hoping the legendary Ninja World Demon can protect me!" Dougu humbly stated his intention.
Self-preservation!
He was afraid of being backstabbed by Senju Hashirama, so he chose to have Tomoe, the 'Ninja World Demon' renowned alongside Hashirama, protect him instead.
This was to prevent any assassination attempts. The last time was an act, but if someone came again, it wouldn't be a game. He needed to ensure his own safety.
And there was no better tool for self-preservation than Uchiha Tomoe.
Douhei had given him a hint.
The other party wanted to see the success of Akatsuki's Moon Eye Plan.
Dougu was fully committed to executing this plan, so even if the other party was doing it for the plan, they would undoubtedly protect him.
At the very least, they wouldn't abandon him like Senju Hashirama had done before.
As long as it wasn't like the previous time, when dozens of powerful ninjas from the two great ninja villages had attacked, with his own strength and Tomoe's protection, his safety wouldn't be an issue.
"Is that so?"
Tomoe's gaze shifted away from Dougu, knowing that no matter what the other party intended, it would be futile against absolute power.
At that moment, Tomoe was secretly communicating with Kurogane, who had sneaked back, and learned of the current situation from him.
"Useless!"
"You can't even control the pieces I've arranged!"
"You're wasting my efforts!"
"Scorch Sun Nation?"
"The Ninja World is too small to accommodate so many players. We must annihilate them!"
...
Tomoe's mind was filled with curses for Obito.
He had arranged numerous backup plans for Obito, but he never expected things to turn out this way.
Meanwhile, his attention was entirely focused on the Scorch Sun Nation.
A powerful nation.
Not only did it lack a daimyo and nobility, but it also aimed to purify the Ninja World.
This was almost identical to his own ideals.
The reason he and Hashirama had parted ways was due to their differing beliefs.
However, even if someone shared similar ideals, it didn't mean Tomoe would abandon his plans.
On the contrary!
He became even more convinced of his plans.
The fact that someone else had the same plans and achieved such results only proved the correctness of his strategy.
At the same time, he didn't need others to fulfill his dreams for him.
As Dougu and Tomoe tested each other's intentions, the battle at the front lines had fully commenced.
Powerful warriors clashed in one-on-one duels.
"Second Tsuchikage!"
Daioku looked at Mu, his teacher, whose upper body was wrapped in bandages, exposing only his eyes and nose.
Mu was not only his teacher but also the developer of Dust Release.
The last time, he had refrained from personally confronting his teacher to restrain Konan, but now he finally had the chance.
Unlike Senju Hashirama and Tomoe, Mu couldn't express his admiration through his gaze or speak up like before, and he couldn't clap his hands together to unleash his power.
"Spread out!"
Daioku ordered the Earth Release ninjas around him.
In a battle involving Dust Release, having more allies nearby would only hinder them.
"Dust Release: Finger Boundary Stripping Technique!"
After reminding his companions to retreat, Daioku's palm glowed with the light of Dust Release.
He struck first!
Just because he was a disciple didn't mean he was necessarily weaker than his master in the Ninja World.
This was evident from examples like Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Sannin, Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze, and the Hokage...
Mu's strength was also not to be underestimated. As the creator of Dust Release, a Kekkei Genkai, he was at least on the level of a powerful Kage. With Dust Release in his arsenal, even an ultra-shadow-level ninja might fall to him if they weren't careful.
The problem was that Daioku was even stronger!
Not only had he inherited Dust Release, standing on the shoulders of a giant, but he also possessed considerable talent, ensuring his superiority.
Especially now, as he had further advanced his Dust Release, making this unruly Kekkei Genkai as easy to use as an extension of his arm.
Mu could only dodge, as continuing to use the Limit Stripping Technique might result in him being disintegrated by the needle-like Dust Release.
Daioku gained the upper hand in just one round.
After all, Mu was Daioku's teacher, and he knew his master's abilities all too well.
Conversely, Mu, as the teacher, knew little about Daioku's capabilities, and with his weaker strength, it was only natural for him to be at a disadvantage.
That old man Daioku was too old, otherwise, he could have ended Mu with just a few moves.
Of course, there was a reason he held back.
After all, the opponent was his teacher, and he couldn't help but show some restraint. Otherwise, he wouldn't have just maintained the upper hand after several rounds.
"Tsuchikage-sama!"
Behind him, Kurogane's voice rang out as a reminder.
The opponent was not only his granddaughter but also a member of the Kage Guard Squad, so it was natural that she wouldn't leave. Seeing Daioku holding back, Kurogane urged him to go all out.
Mu's eyes flashed with impatience.
Yes, he was urging Daioku to go all out.
Even if he couldn't speak, Mu's eyes conveyed a simple message.
"I'm sorry, teacher!"
Mu's eyes flashed with determination, and he unleashed his power.
Daioku clenched his teeth, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.
He was well aware that this was not the time for hesitation.
This battle was crucial for the Allied Forces and the entire Ninja World, and he couldn't afford to hold back, even against his teacher.
Clap! Daioku clapped his hands, and with a swift motion, he executed the Finger Boundary Stripping Technique. This technique had the least power but required the least amount of chakra and had the fastest activation time among the Dust Release techniques. It forced Mu into a corner, leaving him no chance to counterattack with his own Dust Release. Daioku had anticipated this and forced Mu into a specific area.
Mu was then pressured by a round of needle-like Dust Release attacks, causing him to vanish into thin air.
This was Mu's ultimate stealth technique.
However, Daioku was well aware of this technique, so he focused his gaze on a stone pillar in the background.
"Earth Release: Ultra-Heavy Rock Technique!"
An A-rank ninjutsu, which he had prepared in advance, was unleashed directly toward that area.
Buzz! Under the immense gravitational force, Mu, who had been hiding behind the stone pillar and preparing to launch a Dust Release attack on Daioku from above, was exposed.
But under the powerful gravity, Mu's movements were hindered, and he moved sluggishly.
Clap! Daioku clapped his palms together, and a dazzling white light emanated from his palms.
"Dust Release: Limit Stripping Technique!"
He unleashed the most powerful Dust Release technique.
A massive, semi-transparent pillar of light descended like a divine sword, engulfing the area where Mu stood.
For an area-of-effect attack, there was no way to avoid it with substitution techniques or any other survival techniques, which was why Daioku chose this technique.
With a single strike,
A large pit, several meters in diameter and half a meter deep, was created on the ground.
Everything within this pit was decomposed by the Dust Release down to the molecular level.
Even the Earthly Body was no exception.
However, being reduced to the molecular level didn't mean the Earthly Body couldn't be revived.
A layer of gray smoke-like substance condensed into paper scraps, which then began to gather as if trying to reform into Mu's Earthly Body.
It could be said that Dust Release attacks were indeed terrifying, but they couldn't affect the soul, so at most, they would significantly increase the recovery time. It wasn't like when Douhei's fire techniques reached a certain temperature, even the Earthly Body couldn't recover, and the Edo Tensei was directly dispelled.
Yes, when the temperature of the flames reached a certain point, even molecules could be completely burned away, leaving no chance for the Earthly Body to recover. Moreover, flames could harm the soul.
Whoosh!
A three-person Sealing Squad arrived.
Mu, who was in the process of reforming his Earthly Body, couldn't fight back and could only watch helplessly as he was sealed.
In his final moment of being sealed, he managed to say one last thing.
"Second Tsuchikage, you have surpassed me!"
Mu felt no fear of being sealed at that moment; instead, he felt contentment seeing his disciple surpass him.
Indeed, it was the greatest joy to witness one's disciple surpassing their teacher, even after death.
"Be careful!"
Daioku suddenly warned the Sealing Squad that had just finished sealing Mu, and he clapped his palms against the ground.
"Earth Release: Mud Wall!"
With his Earth Release ability, his technique was executed at an astonishing speed.
Rumble!
An inclined earth wall rose up, blocking the Sealing Squad from above.
At that moment, several Clay Doves descended from the sky and collided with the earth wall.
Boom! Boom!
A series of explosions reverberated.
"Art is an explosion!"
Deidara's voice echoed from above.
The Akatsuki Organization members launched a full-scale attack.
(End of Chapter)
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