Chapter 100: Chapter 100
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Fire Style blocked the view, and Earth Style disrupted the formation, slicing the battlefield in two.
Two jutsus completely separated the dozen Cloud ninjas into two groups. Then, under Orochimaru's lead, the Leaf ninjas unleashed a series of jutsus, forcing the Cloud ninjas to continually retreat, preventing them from regrouping with the Third Raikage.
"Ninjutsu: Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"Fire Style: Majestic Flame Jutsu!"
"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"
"Wind Style: Vacuum Sphere!"
While deploying these jutsus, the Leaf ninjas targeted their attacks well, using Fire Style enhanced by accompanying Wind Style, not only amplifying the power of the Fire Style jutsus but also countering the Cloud ninjas' Lightning Style.
Under the barrage of consecutive jutsus, the dozen Cloud ninjas were forced into a continual retreat, quickly becoming separated from the Third Raikage.
However, these Cloud ninjas were elites; even after being separated, they maintained their squad formation.
Mabumu coldly said, "You think separating us from the Raikage-sama will make him vulnerable? Such a foolish move. The ninjas delaying the Raikage-sama will soon be dead!"
"Heh, that's not for you to worry about. But you, Mabumu of the Cloud, still undertaking missions with the Raikage at your age?"
Orochimaru sneered, then bit his finger, smearing blood on his palm.
"Now, let's see who can last longer, Summoning Jutsu!"
Boom.
Three giant snakes appeared beneath Orochimaru. He didn't summon Manda this time; due to a sacrificial issue last time, he had a confrontation with Manda. Although the dominance issue was settled, Manda was likely still resentful.
Today's significant occasion was not the time for Manda's summoning.
These three giant snakes were to create opportunities for the others, perfect for causing chaos in the battlefield, with Orochimaru being the most suitable for this task.
The others eyed the Cloud ninjas with cold determination. After the battlefield was divided again, they would exert all their efforts to kill these Cloud ninjas!
On the other side.
A violent and burly figure of lightning charged fiercely, its speed comparable to lightning itself, striking hard against a similarly natured lightning figure.
The two bolts of lightning were similar, but the Third Raikage's Raiton chakra mode, refined over decades, was unimaginably ferocious. Only when facing the Third Raikage could one truly feel the indescribable pressure.
Boom!
The smaller figure of lightning was sent flying, clashing with the Third Raikage's four fingers, emitting a clear metallic sound upon contact.
After the collision, Yoichi was sent flying, even losing grip on his Raijin.
"Uchiha bastard, you must die today!"
The Third Raikage, burning with rage, attempted to pursue, but a flash of white light appeared at the corner of his eye.
Danger!
The flash of cold light emerged, and the Third Raikage reacted in time, raising his hand to block.
Sizzle!
However, the Third Raikage realized that before his hand even touched the white light, the thunderous flow around his palm started crackling, nearly disrupting his Raiton armor.
"Is it Wind Style!?"
The Third Raikage was startled, and the next second, he increased his chakra flow, the lightning around his body crackling wildly, doubling the power of the electricity wrapped around his hand.
The next second, the Third Raikage intended to clench his fist around the blade, but Sakumo, as if anticipating this, swiftly withdrew the White Fang, leaving the Raikage grasping at air.
"White hair and the sharp, chilling strike of the White Blade. You must be the White Fang of Konoha."
The Third Raikage asked with a heavy voice. Before the last Great Ninja War, Kumogakure and Konoha had signed a treaty.
Although both villages' Kages were killed by Gold and Silver Brothers, the treaty was maintained through the Second Great Ninja War.
The White Fang became famous during the Second Great Ninja War and was renowned among the Rock and Sand ninjas. The Cloud only knew of this formidable Konoha ninja.
Meeting today, the Third Raikage sensed Sakumo's formidable strength. That sharp Wind Style strike could definitely injure him if unguarded.
"Each to their own, apologies."
Even facing a must-kill enemy, Sakumo maintained his respect for the opponent.
However, after clashing with the Third Raikage, he stepped back to Yoichi's side and asked, "Are you alright?"
"My arm's a bit numb, nothing serious."
Yoichi rubbed his shoulder, then clenched his fist, causing a crisp 'crack,' and coldly sneered at the Third Raikage,
"I thought the 'strongest spear and shield' Raikage would be stronger. I've only practiced Raiton chakra mode for less than three years, and you, having practiced for thirty years, couldn't even injure me. I won't call you worthless, but maybe I should become the Raikage instead. That way, Kumogakure might gain another bloodline clan!"
Hearing this, Sakumo glanced at Yoichi. Although he intended for Yoichi to provoke the Third Raikage, keeping him from rescuing the other Cloud ninjas, he didn't expect such an exaggerated performance.
"Brat, I won't let you die that easily!"
The Third Raikage's face darkened, lightning crackling around his body as he heightened his physical activation to an extreme, with chakra flowing rapidly.
Sakumo and Yoichi, sensing this, made the same choice.
Both adept at Raiton, seeing the Third Raikage's move, they naturally responded similarly. Though continuously increasing chakra flow and cellular activation is painful, failing to do so would mean they couldn't keep up with the Third Raikage's speed.
"Yoichi-kun, I'll take the lead, you support me!"
"No, let me lead."
Yoichi shook his head, "I'm not trying to be stubborn. Compared to your Wind Style, Sakumo-senpai, I lack the means to break through the Raiton armor. If I'm just supporting, even the Sharingan becomes useless."
Facing the enemy head-on, at least the Third Raikage would be wary of his Sharingan.
"The Third Raikage is tough."
"So, senpai, you need to find the right moment. Even if you don't strike, you can keep the Third Raikage from attacking at full strength. Don't worry, though his speed is fast, the Sharingan can still see. And I'm not without my own methods."
Yoichi said, then revealed a sealing technique on his palm, given to him by Mina, a key to slightly open the Four Symbols Seal, allowing him to use Godzilla's power.
With that, Yoichi pressed the seal key on his abdomen and turned it slightly.
A gap appeared in the Four Symbols Seal, and Yoichi began drawing on Godzilla's power.
Having absorbed the chakra of the Nine-Tails once and the power of the meteorite twice, Godzilla started evolving an atomic reactor, nearing maturity.
Yoichi's body quickly underwent changes; his body temperature rose, and a purple glow emerged under his skin, with his heart emitting an unusual buzzing sound.
Even Sakumo was shocked to see this transformation; he hadn't expected Yoichi's body to undergo such a change.
Although unsure of the strength increase, Sakumo chose to trust Yoichi. The next second, the lightning wrapped around him became more subdued, while the blade's glow became sharper and more dazzling.
Yoichi slightly crouched, the hot breath he exhaled almost akin to Scorch Release, causing the grass before him to wither from the heat. Before attacking, he glanced at the Raijin not far ahead.
Bang!
Uchiha Yoichi moved his foot, attacking almost simultaneously with the Third Raikage, even managing to pull the ninja blade from the ground as he charged.
Raijin – Slash!
The blade, influenced by Uchiha Yoichi, felt scorchingly hot. As it approached, Uchiha Yoichi tilted the blade.
Having experienced the tremendous force, he knew his strength was far less than the Third Raikage's; without using this technique to divert the force, his ninja blade might have been knocked away.
Clang!
A deafening metallic clash echoed, as if the air around them solidified for a moment before exploding outwards, sending stones flying. Any average-strength ninja approaching would first face these stones, stronger than shuriken.
Zzt! Zzt!
Yoichi, lacking Wind Style, didn't concern the Third Raikage, who, after the clash, used his immense strength to bend Yoichi's arm. Although the ninja blade wasn't knocked away, it emitted a nearly strained metallic sound.
"Don't underestimate the Raikage, you bastard."
The Third Raikage raised his fist high, ready to follow up with a decisive punch.
But just as he formed this thought, he noticed a blinding white flash in his peripheral vision, the sudden sense of danger making him abandon the attack and lean backward.
As the Third Raikage dodged, a blade strike followed immediately.
'Such a nuisance.'
After dodging two consecutive strikes, Sakumo internally acknowledged the challenge, silently admiring the Cloud Village's strongest spear.
Sharingan Genjutsu!
Yoichi seized the opportunity, locking eyes with the Third Raikage with his three-tomoe Sharingan, but the Raikage quickly averted his gaze.
Having been hypnotized by the Demon Passport previously, the Third Raikage believed it to be the power of the Sharingan, so he was vigilant against Yoichi's Sharingan, giving no chance for genjutsu.
However, this diversion allowed Yoichi to aim a slash at the Third Raikage's throat.
Sakumo also coordinated with another slash. Swordsmen always seize their opportunities, and both Yoichi and Sakumo's sword techniques were offensive. Once they found even a slight chance, a storm-like assault followed.
Yoichi lacked the samurai's restraint; anything that could harm the enemy was fair game.
Groin, knees, ankles, solar plexus, throat, eyes, nose – Yoichi, who also practiced Raiton chakra mode, knew exactly which body parts were difficult to strengthen.
Sakumo alternated strikes, constantly interrupting the Third Raikage's attacks. Whenever the Raikage launched a killing move towards Yoichi, Sakumo's White Fang would fully exploit the Raikage's vulnerabilities.
Both were well aware of the Third Raikage's strongest move and would not distance themselves to avoid.
In a one-on-one fight, neither Sakumo nor Yoichi could match the Third Raikage. However, together, they could firmly hold the Third Raikage in place.
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The battle raged on, spreading across the field.
Half an hour later, the elite Cloud ninjas were nearly at their limit, with five down and the remaining seven realizing the Leaf ninjas' intentions.
But regrouping was now impossible.
Orochimaru and his team wouldn't give the Cloud ninjas that chance.
And with the Raikage not defeating the enemy and coming to their aid after such a long time, Mabui started to feel a bad premonition. What if the enemy had a larger force behind them?
Thinking this, Mabumu grew increasingly convinced of the possibility.
"Sadui, cover me. I'm going to find the Raikage."
After pushing away Shinnosuke with a jutsu, Mabumu quickly said to Sadui, "I suspect the Leaf has reinforcements. This might just be their vanguard tying us down. We can die, but the Raikage absolutely cannot be sacrificed. I'll use the Heavenly Transfer Technique to send the Raikage away!"
Hearing Mabumu's speculation and plan, Sadui agreed, "Go. I'll protect you with my life."
"Raiton: Lightning Illusion Flash Pillar!"
"Raiton: Scatter Storm!"
Sadui launched two jutsus in quick succession. The first, an illusion to create an opportunity for Mabumu, and the second, a Raiton jutsu to block Leaf ninjas from pursuing Mabumu, allowing him to leave the battlefield.
When Mabumu reached the other side, he saw the Third Raikage being held by two people. Although still having the upper hand, he couldn't defeat them quickly; confirming his suspicions.
"Raikage-sama!"
Mabumu shouted, then released a Raiton jutsu into the battlefield, forcing Sakumo and Yoichi back, quickly coming to the Third Raikage's side, "Raikage-sama, the enemy might have reinforcements. You take the glazed pot, I'll use the Heavenly Transfer Technique to send you away!"
"No, Mabumu. There's no Raikage who abandons his subordinates to flee."
"Raikage-sama, if we continue like this, no one will escape. This is a decision made by all of us and our contribution to Kumogakure!!"
Mabumu, with wide eyes, spoke, not knowing how long his comrades could hold out. But with these two Leaf ninjas holding the Raikage, and still within the Land of Fire, no one would escape if they didn't leave now.
"Hurry, Raikage-sama!"
After speaking, Mabumu prepared to use the Heavenly Transfer Technique, resolved to die if necessary to send the Third Raikage away.
"Sakumo-senpai, they're trying to escape, it's Kumogakure's Heavenly Transfer Technique."
Yoichi, seeing the teleportation jutsu forming under the Third Raikage, immediately guessed their plan. Sakumo intended to intercept, but Mabumu had already started forming seals.
Thinking of escaping? Not so easy!
Yoichi's transformation closely mirrored Godzilla's, minus the tail and dorsal fins, starting with a purple glow from his limbs, the same as when Godzilla charged his attack.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
The purple light converged in Yoichi's throat, him feeling an intense heat about to erupt.
Boom!
A beam of dazzling purple light shot from Yoichi's mouth, like a meteor streaking across the sky, instantly piercing Mabumu and the Third Raikage's arm holding the glazed pot.
"Mabumu!!"
But Mabumu, with a gaping hole in his chest, smiled, forming the last seal with his hand.
"Teleportation."
(End of Chapter)
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