Chapter 11: Chapter 11
Naraku, took a stance prepared to unleash an onslaught of attacks.
Opposite him stood Kakashi. With keen eyes, he scanned for any weakness they could exploit.
Before he could formulate a plan, Naraku launched himself into the fray with blinding speed.
Kakashi, ever vigilant, intercepted Naraku's attack, engaging him in a deadly dance of blades.
Their swords clashed with a resounding clang, each strike reverberating through the air as sparks flew from the collision of metal.
Kakashi matched Naraku's ferocity with his own skill and agility, his mind working tirelessly to anticipate and counter each move.
While Naraku fought with Kakashi, behind them, Kinoe, saw an opening and placed his hands on the ground.
He gathered his Chakra, and with the use of his Wood Style Kekkei Genkai, it was transformed into Wood Nature Release, creating wooden tendrils that emerged from the ground with a sinister hiss.
The tendrils, like hungry serpents, coiled and twisted, aiming for Naraku's unsuspecting form.
In a split second, they gathered in one spot and pierced Naraku's body.
"Water Style: Water Clone Jutsu"
Naraku with a swift movement, he formed a hand seal that transformed his pierced body into a watery replica.
The wooden tendrils pierced nothing but water, leaving behind a pool of liquid that shimmered in the dim light.
Meanwhile, Naraku, having discerned Kinoe's presence, appeared next to him in a blur of motion.
Gathering Wind Chakra into his palm, he unleashed a devastating palm strike, the force of which sent Kinoe flying through the air.
With a sickening thud, Kinoe crashed to the ground, his body bruised and battered from the impact.
Zi Zi Zi-
A chirping sound filled the air.
Kakashi's right hand crackled with the intensity of lightning, a harbinger of the devastating technique he was about to unleash.
This was no ordinary jutsu; it was Kakashi's S-class advanced Lightning Style technique, Raikiri, known for its speed and destructive power.
With his Sharingan activated, Kakashi seized the opportunity, surging forward, his movements fluid and precise.
It was as if he had become one with the lightning itself, a force of nature unleashed upon his foe.
Naraku's eyes widened in shock as he barely had time to react.
"Raikiri!" Kakashi's voice echoed through the battlefield as his attack found its mark.
Naraku, released his chakra and formed a hand seal just before being hit by Kakashi's lightning-infused strike.
Naraku let out a guttural shout of pain as the Raikiri tore through him, searing his flesh and sending shockwaves rippling through his body.
With a shuddering breath, Naraku collapsed to the ground, defeated, the weight of his injuries too much to bear.
....
As the genjutsu that had enveloped the area faded away, Kakashi found himself less than half a meter away from Naraku, his Raikiri crackling in his hand, poised for the final blow.
Naraku, managed to tilt his body just enough to avoid Kakashi's strike.
With lightning-fast reflexes, he grabbed Kakashi's arm, the crackling thunder still coursing through it, and delivered a knee strike to Kakashi's stomach.
The blow knocked the wind out of Kakashi, leaving him vulnerable for just a moment.
Naraku followed up with a spinning kick that sent Kakashi flying through the air, his body crashing to the ground with a bone-jarring impact.
Meanwhile, two Konoha Shinobi, unleashed a powerful combination technique in unison.
With synchronized precision, they chanted, "Fire Release: Dragon Fire jutsu!"
From their mouths erupted flames shaped like mighty dragons, roaring as they surged forward in a blazing inferno
The searing heat engulfed the battlefield, consuming everything in its path with unrelenting fury.
Upon contact, Naraku and the affected area were swallowed by the flames, the air thick with the scent of charred earth.
But as the smoke cleared and the flames subsided, Naraku emerged unscathed, his body was enveloped in a thin layer of water.
With a calm demeanor, he brushed off the remnants of the attack.
The Konoha Shinobi exchanged a look of disbelief.
They had thrown everything they had at Naraku, yet he remained untouched.
After Kakashi got up weakly, he adjusted his stance, as he formed his hands seal once more.
He knew that he would have to be even faster and more precise this time if he hoped to break through Naraku's defense and deliver the final blow.
"Raikiri!" Kakashi shouted once more, channeling his chakra with even greater intensity than before.
With a swift motion, he moved towards Naraku, his lightning blade poised for the attack.
As Kakashi was about to strike, a sudden shimmering barrier of light materialized, intercepting the Raikiri with astonishing speed.
The barrier, a light gold translucent diamond-shaped shield, appeared on the main side of Naraku, forming a temporary blockade against Kakashi's lightning assault.
It was no ordinary technique; it was Aizen's own Kidō, specifically designed to counter high-speed raids like Kakashi's Raikiri.
Though the defense was not impenetrable, its ability to manifest quickly made it a formidable obstacle to overcome.
The Raikiri struck with a deafening crack, sending sparks flying in all directions as it collided with the barrier.
For a moment, it seemed as though the two forces were evenly matched, locked in a fierce struggle for dominance.
With a final burst of effort, Kakashi channeled even more chakra into his attack.
His lightning blade crackled with renewed power, and the barrier began to crack and splinter under the force of the Raikiri.
Within a second, the translucent light shield was shattered by the unstoppable force of Kakashi's assault.
Yet, in that moment of victory, it was enough time for Naraku to act.
With the speed and precision, Naraku vanished from sight, his movements swift and silent as he reappeared behind Kakashi with lethal intent.
Whoosh!
Naraku's kunai gleamed ominously in his grasp, the blade poised to strike with deadly accuracy.
Kakashi's instincts kicked as he sensed the imminent threat.
With lightning-fast reflexes, he twisted his body, narrowly evading the lethal thrust aimed at his back.
The blade grazed his clothing, leaving behind a trail of torn fabric as evidence of how close he had come to injury.
Summoning his remaining strength, Kakashi unleashed a barrage of kunai.
The projectiles whistled through the air, their deadly intent clear as they hurtled towards Naraku.
Naraku, moved through the air with grace, dodging the incoming kunai.
The battlefield became a whirlwind of steel and fury, clashing blades through the air.
Kurenai, having regained her consciousness, along with Asuma, sprang into action alongside him.
Positioned on the left flank, they moved to intercept Naraku's deadly blade, their own weapons raised in defense.
But even their combined efforts were not enough to thwart Naraku's lethal assault.
With a flick of his wrist, Naraku's kunai sliced through Kurenai's defenses as if they were mere tofu, leaving her defenseless.
Asuma, recognizing the gravity of the situation, infused his blade with Wind Style Chakra, creating a defense just strong enough to repel Naraku's thrust.
....
After a while, Naraku sensed that the time was right.
With a series of rapid hand signs, he summoned the power of the wind.
"Wind Style: Wind Devastation," Naraku intoned, as he unleashed his most potent jutsu yet.
A mass of wind coalesced around him.
With each passing moment, it grew denser, until it formed a bright spherical tornado-like blast.
The Shinobi, recognizing the imminent danger, scrambled to mount a defense, using their own jutsu in an attempt to halt the spread of Naraku's devastating attack.
But it was too late. With a blinding flash of light, the surroundings were engulfed in a brilliant whirlwind of wind, unleashed upon the battlefield.
The collision of jutsu sent shockwaves rippling through the air, accompanied by thick smoke that obscured the once-clear skies in a haze of chaos and destruction.
The impact echoed through the streets, upon the already devastated landscape, as buildings crumbled in the wake of the explosive force.
In the aftermath of the explosion, the severity of the devastation became painfully clear.
Kurenai, along with the remaining shinobi in the near vicinity, bore the brunt of the powerful impact, their bodies thrown aside by the sheer force of the blast.
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