Chapter 965: Tang Ping: The Shinobi World Enters the 'Gundam' Era!
Chapter 965: Tang Ping: The Shinobi World Enters the 'Gundam' Era!
Akatsuki!
This time, they didn't hold back like before, unleashing their full force. Not only were the Edo Tensei warriors deployed, but the Akatsuki members and the White Death Army also joined the attack.
The clay dolls created by the Impure World Reincarnation Technique were being continuously eliminated by the Soul Absorption Technique of the Human Path.
However, this process couldn't be completed instantly.
It would take at least several hours to absorb all the souls.
During this time, Akatsuki had their golden opportunity to counterattack.
If they couldn't achieve their goal within this timeframe, there would be little chance of defeating the Allied Forces later.
The Edo Tensei bodies would be repeatedly sealed, and the souls accumulated in the Impure World Reincarnation Technique couldn't be replenished.
Therefore, this was the moment when both sides would determine victory and survival.
With such a grand spectacle, Tang Ping naturally couldn't resist observing the battle.
Not only him, but many high-ranking officials had also arrived.
They stood on a high cliff several kilometers away from the battlefield, watching the fierce combat in the distance.
"Sir, when will we make our move?"
Shou asked excitedly.
As a member of the Uchiha clan with a combat-loving personality, he was eager to join the fight immediately.
"Wait until the Ten-Tails appears!"
Tang Ping spoke while glancing at the sky.
Over there, he felt that the Sage of Six Paths was also observing the battlefield.
In a way, he was ensuring his mother's safety throughout the entire process.
However, the one they were most cautious of was probably himself, fearing that he might cause disruptions.
What he didn't know was that bringing down Kaguya Otsutsuki, the number one 'airhead' in the Shinobi World, was also part of his plan.
If not for this, how could they eliminate the Otsutsuki clan in one fell swoop and prevent the Shinobi World from becoming their battlefield?
If one observed carefully, they would notice that the position where Tang Ping and his group stood appeared somewhat blurred.
It was as if they were behind a one-way mirror, able to see outside but not clearly visible from the outside.
In reality, this was due to the Death God's clone on his shoulder.
Soul World!
At that moment, they were in a region where the Soul World and the Shinobi World intertwined.
Similar to Obito's Kamui, they could observe reality from within but couldn't affect it.
It could be said that having the Death God's clone provided a significant advantage.
When it came to manipulating the soul space, even the Sage of the Six Paths couldn't compare to the Death God's clone.
Even if the Sage established the Pure Land for a thousand years, it wouldn't surpass this.
Don't challenge a professional with your hobby!
That was the feeling.
It was like human swimming skills; no matter how much one practiced for a thousand years, it would still pale in comparison to a fish.
It was a clear racial advantage!
Even though the Death God's clone had only recently mastered the 'Soul World,' its proficiency in using it far surpassed that of the Sage of the Six Paths.
The Sage's strength was indeed greater, but it didn't mean that in the realm of souls, it could surpass the Death God's clone, which was specifically designed for this purpose.
The current state of overlapping two spaces was beyond the Sage's capabilities.
Taking shortcuts was indeed convenient.
Without shortcuts, Tang Ping's advantage over these 'LYB' (a term referring to players who use unsportsmanlike methods in online games) would be minimal.
For example, the sacred site of Yugakure, if not for utilizing the unique energy of 'faith,' catching up to the accumulation of the three great sacred sites would be nearly impossible.
At that moment, there were numerous high-ranking officials beside Tang Ping, including several Super Kage and Kage-level shinobi, with elite Jonin being the least represented. Among them were Temari, Karin, and other elite Jonin, each with their unique specialties.
For instance, Temari's attacking power was on par with the peak of Super Kage level.
Karin specialized in sealing techniques, and given the opportunity, she could easily control even the Tailed Beasts, something that many Kage-level shinobi couldn't achieve.
Tang Ping scanned his surroundings, taking in the presence of Uchiha Meika, Hyuga Aozuki, Yamashiro Koji, Izumi, Naruto, Hyuga Hinata, Uchiha Shou, Kurenai, Yuuhi Shizune, and others.
It could be said that there were no weak links among them.
And they were his greatest achievements from his efforts thus far.
With various resources and the right environment, the Scorch Sun Nation had become a breeding ground for powerful shinobi.
As long as they could withstand the Infinite Tsukuyomi, they would undoubtedly play a significant role in battles.
At the very least, they wouldn't be reduced to mere 'spectators' like in the original story.
Right!
Tang Ping had already prepared a way to withstand the Infinite Tsukuyomi, but now wasn't the time to reveal it.
As he surveyed his subordinates, a loud commotion from the distant battle reached his ears.
Rumble! Rumble!
The ground began to shake.
A gigantic wooden puppet over a hundred meters tall appeared on the battlefield.
Wood Release: Wooden Puppet Technique!
And that wasn't all; from the puppet, a massive wooden dragon split off, charging directly towards the giant fox and the Eight-Tails, Gyuki, whose upper body was that of a cow and lower body, an octopus.
Naruto and Kirabi!
The two Jinchuriki, in order to aid the Allied Forces, directly chose to transform into their Tailed Beast forms for the battle.
The Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails attacked simultaneously, delivering a devastating blow to the clay puppets and the White Death Army, forcing Senju Hashirama to counter with his Wood Release: Wooden Puppet and Dragon Techniques.
Soon, Daioku also joined the battle, riding a giant made of stone.
Earth Release: Golem Technique!
In the past, it wasn't much to worry about, but after witnessing the numerous powerful forbidden techniques in the Ninja World, Daioku had perfected this S-rank Earth Release technique.
With just one hand, he could create a stone golem over a hundred meters tall, a level that could be considered 'Super Kage.'
In the original storyline, this technique was merely used as a shield, but now it had become Daioku's trump card, a true butterfly effect.
"Tch, has the Ninja World entered the 'Gundam Era'?"
Douhei silently mocked in his heart.
Indeed, the early Ninja World had a more reasonable style, with battles focusing on techniques, ninjutsu, and intelligence—a true ninja fight.
But in the later stages, it had become a full-on Gundam brawl, with every punch and kick landing, a style that had nothing to do with ninjas.
What kind of ninja was that? Even berserkers were more exciting than them.
It could only be blamed on Tomoe and Hashirama.
These two had single-handedly ruined the style of the Ninja World.
However, at this moment, Douhei truly wanted to use his Zhu Rong's True Body to challenge the Wooden Puppet, to show the Ninja World that his Zhu Rong's True Body was the strongest, surpassing even the Wooden Puppet Technique and the Susano'o.
Unfortunately, he couldn't make his move until the Ten-Tails appeared.
Setting aside his promise to the Allied Forces, the Sage of Six Paths would never allow him to run amok.
Even though both sides had already severed ties, it didn't mean he was willing to engage in an all-out battle with them now, disrupting the delicate balance he barely maintained.
So, despite his yearning for a 'Gundam'-style brawl, Douhei could only forcibly suppress his desires.
However, he also looked forward to seeing Senju Hashirama's full power in action.
Only by defeating the God of Shinobi at his peak could he prove his own strength.
Of course, the most crucial thing was that Douhei was extremely displeased with the Wood Release being hailed as divine.
In his opinion, the type of Release technique didn't matter; what mattered was the user.
If he defeated Senju Hashirama using Fire Release, wouldn't that prove the Fire Release to be the strongest?
But now wasn't the time.
On the battlefield!
Senju Hashirama was unaware that someone was eagerly awaiting a confrontation with him at his peak.
Under the control of the talismans, he advanced towards the center, where souls were being absorbed.
Upon closer inspection, one could see intricate patterns appearing on his face.
Sage Mode!
Indeed, he had already mastered the Sage Mode.
In this state, his Wood Release would undergo a qualitative leap.
This was why the Wooden Puppet and the Dragon were much larger than in their previous appearances.
Note that it wasn't just the size that increased but also the density.
In the original storyline, the Wooden Puppet could catch the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Bomb with one hand, and after catching it, it would press the bomb against the Nine-Tails and explode, yet the puppet remained intact, showcasing its incredible density.
The Wooden Puppet now possessed the same quality, with ordinary ninjutsu having no effect on it.
Compared to the Wooden Puppet, the Dragon might not be as hard, but it had a unique ability to 'absorb chakra.'
Even the Nine-Tails couldn't escape its absorption!
Countless blue-black lights intertwined, forming a Tailed Beast Bomb at the hundred-meter-tall Nine-Tails' mouth.
The surrounding ninjas and powerful beings had all cleared the area, so there was no need to worry about collateral damage.
The Dragon faced off against the Eight-Tails and the Stone Golem, while Senju Hashirama, riding the Wooden Puppet, confronted the Nine-Tails.
If he had used his full power, he could have easily grabbed the Nine-Tails like a chick and delivered the iconic line, 'Nine-Tails, you're too dangerous.'
(End of Chapter)
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