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Chapter 976: Yakura: If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them!
Chapter 976: Yakura: If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them!
As Douhei was assessing the situation, Obito stepped forward, positioning himself in front of Naruto and Sasuke.
"Well, let's see how you plan to stop me!"
Intercepting the Ninja World Alliance with just the Wood Beast was no easy task, as its massive size made it vulnerable to attacks despite the support of Wood Release techniques.
Obito took matters into his own hands and brought along Tomoe, ensuring they wouldn't let anyone near the Divine Tree until it grew into the Ten-Tails.
Under normal circumstances, the growth process would be swift. However, the Outer Path Demon Statue was a 'miniature version,' and the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails within it possessed only Tailed Beast Chakra, requiring a more extended growth period.
"I'll take on the Eight-Tails!"
Tomoe charged towards Chirabii, intending to 'refuel' the Divine Tree.
The best nutritional supplement for this purpose was, of course, the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails.
With the Nine-Tails being somewhat tricky at the moment, Tomoe decided to start with the Eight-Tails.
"Tomoe!"
Ai wasn't about to let Tomoe get past her. She covered herself in black Storm Release chakra and stood in front of Chirabii to intercept him.
Even if he was the 'Ninja World's Asura,' Ai was not about to back down.
As the Raikage, she couldn't afford to retreat just because the enemy was powerful.
Jiraiya, Yakura, Terumi Mei, and Daioku also joined the fray.
Naruto was in an incredibly powerful state at the moment, and although the leader of the Akatsuki Organization possessed mysterious abilities, his strength didn't match Tomoe's. Thus, it was understandable that they chose to abandon supporting Naruto and instead focus on stopping Tomoe.
This was primarily because Senju Hashirama had left a deep impression on everyone.
As the Ninja World's Asura, Tomoe's strength was equally formidable, forcing them to unite and gang up on him.
The battles in the Ninja World were not like those of ordinary people, where numbers could be mindlessly stacked. In a fight between powerful individuals, poor coordination could hinder others, so only the Five Kage took action while the rest of the alliance continued their assault.
"Scorch Release!"
Nine fireballs appeared around Yakura, crashing into Tomoe like a fiery deity.
Although she possessed the 'Heavenly Curse Seal,' she couldn't use it freely.
In the Ninja World, only Douhei and Orochimaru knew about the Heavenly Curse Seal, so using it would be like exposing herself. Therefore, she had to fight in her normal state.
Even in her normal state, after years of natural energy cultivation and with various resources at her disposal, she had already reached the level of a powerful Kage.
Note that this refers to her life level rather than her combat power.
In terms of pure combat strength, Yakura, when unleashing her full power, was truly on the level of a Super Kage, and an exceptionally strong one at that.
In the original storyline, she was sent to the Village Hidden in the Mist at a young age and was killed, allowing the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, to secure his position as the leader of the village.
If Yakura hadn't died, Rasa would never have been able to hold on to his position.
After all, in the Ninja World, strength was revered, and with Yakura's talent, it was inevitable that her future strength would surpass his. Additionally, her 'idol-like' fame made her survival a certainty.
Now, not only had she survived, but she had also secured the position of Kazekage, and with her natural growth, she was already at the level of a powerful Kage.
Moreover, she had received an Extraordinary Organ from Douhei.
Indeed, since developing the Extraordinary Organ, it was only natural that Douhei would equip those close to him with it.
Especially for those he considered 'his people,' he would definitely provide them with one.
And it wasn't like they had to contribute anything in return!
After all, he had created it himself, and with the relationships these girls had with him, making an exception wouldn't raise any eyebrows.
Both Yakura and Terumi Mei had obtained Extraordinary Organs quite early on.
However, as leaders of their respective villages, they rarely engaged in combat, or if they did, there were outsiders present, so they couldn't reveal their trump cards.
For example, the combination of the Heavenly Curse Seal and the Extraordinary Organ was a trump card for both of them, but they couldn't use it in battle.
Firstly, they didn't want to risk their lives for the alliance, and secondly, they didn't want to expose their identities as 'double agents.'
The Heavenly Curse Seal was already a well-known ability, let alone the Extraordinary Organ.
The various factions weren't fools; they were well aware that Douhei possessed a powerful technique to enhance a ninja's strength by transplanting organs.
For instance, the Shell Organization... Hyuga Aozuki's fox tail, Uchiha Meika's demon horns, Yamajun Koji's power armor, Tenten, Izumi, and more.
Therefore, if Yakura and Terumi Mei used the Extraordinary Organ, it would be like directly telling others that they were from the Scorch Sun Nation.
Other items could be explained away as purchases or trades, but the Extraordinary Organ was unique to Douhei, and there was no other way to obtain it, so they genuinely couldn't use it.
Even without the Heavenly Curse Seal and the Extraordinary Organ, Yakura's strength was no less than Ai's.
Boom!!
A towering inferno engulfed Tomoe.
However, there was something odd about the color of these flames.
Amidst the crimson, white light flickered.
White flames!
This was undoubtedly due to Douhei's meticulous guidance.
The relationship between Scorch Release and Fire Release was incredibly close, and it was only natural that she benefited from Douhei's instructions.
As a result, Yakura's offensive power was truly formidable.
Moreover, there was no need to worry about raising suspicions.
In the Ninja World, there was no way to avoid mentioning Douhei when it came to Fire Release users, just as one couldn't avoid mentioning Senju Hashirama when discussing Wood Release.
If you can't beat them, join them!
Since they couldn't surpass these powerful individuals, the natural course of action was to join their ranks and learn by imitating them.
The number of Wood Release users was pitifully small, so it was understandable to keep that information to themselves.
But Fire Release was a different story!
There were countless ninjas in the Ninja World who possessed Fire Release.
Therefore, learning and imitating Douhei's Fire Release had become a common practice.
Unfortunately, they were unaware of one crucial detail.
Mastering the temperature control of Fire Release was extremely dangerous.
Initially, Douhei had succeeded in this endeavor due to the 'Natural Force' and the 'Splendor Potion,' which used branches as ingredients to enhance fire resistance.
Without the Natural Force Potion, he might have fulfilled the saying, "Playing with fire, you get burned!"
Was the danger of flames something to be taken lightly?
Of course, Yakura had no shortage of the Natural Force Potion, and with Douhei's guidance, it wasn't surprising that she managed to enhance her Fire Release.
The crucial point was that no one would suspect her connection to Douhei.
In the Ninja World, numerous Fire Release ninjas researched temperature control, and Yakura had merely succeeded in mastering it to some extent, which wasn't suspicious.
"Impressive Fire Release! Among all the people I've encountered in the Uchiha clan, I'd rank you as the strongest!" Tomoe's voice echoed through the lingering flames.
However, these words made Yakura feel somewhat embarrassed.
If it weren't for Douhei, she would have felt proud... After all, this was recognition from a Shinobi of the Ninja World.
But she was well aware of how exaggerated Douhei's Fire Release was, and at that moment, her embarrassment made her toes curl so hard that she nearly dug a three-room apartment into the ground.
Fortunately, someone interrupted Tomoe's awkward conversation.
"Sage Art: Water Severing Wave!"
From Jiraiya's shoulder, Shima the Sage spat out a sharp and slender jet of water from his frog mouth, slicing towards the source of the voice amidst the flames.
The timing was impeccable.
With the flames obstructing their vision, it was impossible to dodge this Sage Technique.
Thud! Jiraiya landed, sealing off one direction.
Terumi Mei and Ai each took up positions, while Daioku hovered in the air, trapping Tomoe within.
Whoosh! A gust of wind tore through the flames, revealing Tomoe and the upper half of his blue Susano'o, which resembled a skull, at the center.
"Not bad. You indeed have the qualifications to bear the title of Kage!" he said, and as he spoke, his Susano'o underwent a transformation.
Second Stage!
Susano'o leaped to this stage, and its size continued to grow.
What was once only the lower half of Susano'o had now become a complete blue giant.
Third Stage!
At this stage, Susano'o stood several dozen meters tall, exuding immense pressure.
"This is not enough!" Tomoe exclaimed, and his Susano'o assumed a hand seal posture.
Whoosh! A 'cloak' of blue flames enveloped the complete blue Susano'o, causing it to grow even larger and manifest an additional Tengu helmet, resembling a mythical giant.
Perhaps this was why Susano'o was referred to as 'Divine Power.'
Ordinary people and ninjas would genuinely perceive the fourth stage of Susano'o as a divine entity.
Imagine a fourth-stage Susano'o capable of slicing through the sky and tearing apart the earth with a single strike—it truly deserved the title of 'God.'
Even though the Five Kage were powerful in their own right and had witnessed countless grand spectacles, including the even more exaggerated Senju Hashirama earlier, they were still awe-struck.
The reason was simple.
It was the difference between a physical manifestation and a spiritual one.
One was a 'Wooden Dummy' made of Wood Release, while the other was a compelling giant with an imposing presence.
Regardless of strength, in terms of sheer presence, Senju Hashirama had indeed lost.
(End of Chapter)
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