Showing Off Before a Master

Rumble!

The roar of the explosion echoed across the sea and resounded through the sky!

The explosion of the Explosive Tag differs from Sakura Haruno's Ice Explosion Jutsu.

In my previous life, the so-called "explosion" was actually a process in which explosive materials oxidized in a very short time, their volume expanded by hundreds or thousands of times, and a large amount of heat was released, thus causing violent effects such as damage, throwing, or compression on the surrounding medium.

In general, the explosion of explosives is essentially the process of converting the chemical energy contained within the explosive material into mechanical energy.

In the world of Hokage, for various reasons, humanity has not yet developed a wide variety of explosives. Not to mention nitroglycerin, picric acid, TNT, RDX, 4-plastic, and even the all-nitrogen anionic salt under development and the legendary metallic hydrogen, even the most primitive black powder has not been widely used.

But it doesn't matter, this world has the more convenient and versatile Chakra, which can replace gunpowder.

Explosive Tag and Ice Explosion are essentially just replacing gunpowder with Chakra, converting Chakra's energy into heat, light, and mechanical energy.

However, although they are essentially the same, their forms are quite different: the Explosive Tag is a product of the highly developed Sealing Jutsu, while the Ice Explosion Jutsu is an extension of the Shadow Clone Explosion Jutsu.

In terms of power, the two are worlds apart!

Because the former is a mass-produced, common product, while the latter is Ninjutsu that Sakura Haruno carefully crafted; moreover, in the Ice Explosion Jutsu, the most damaging part is not the explosion itself, but the sharp ice shards that fly at high speed after the explosion!

In high-level combat, the damage from Explosive Tag is negligible, making them rarely used.

However, one million Explosive Tag... is a different matter altogether.

Quantitative change leads to qualitative change.

Even the slightest damage, when amplified a million times, becomes extremely considerable, enough to break through the defenses of a powerful individual, and even threaten the life of Kage Level ninja!

With a flick of his wrist, Nan detonated all one million Explosive Tag in one go.

Bang!

When that earth-shattering roar came from the epicenter of the explosion, the whole world seemed to tremble.

The hemispherical vibration wave was visible to the naked eye, like a thick ripple in the air, spreading outwards from the girl's position as the center!

Call--!

Following the shockwave came gusts of wind, carrying countless water droplets and white foam, the wind howling wildly as it swept in.

The Paper Angel stands tall in the air, braving the fierce wind, its graceful silhouette swaying, its black hair fluttering, and its clothes billowing in the wind.

Her pretty face remained cold, and her expression showed no sign of relaxation after a successful strike.

"Strangeness..."

Nan frowned, a sudden doubt arising in his mind.

Sakura Haruno... didn't even put up a resistance?

Even though she was very confident in her skills, Nan had never imagined that her move could so easily outmaneuver her opponent. In any case, with Sakura Haruno's reaction speed, she shouldn't have been able to take the hit without doing anything.

This is unusual!

The woman's brow furrowed even deeper as she stared intently at the epicenter of the explosion, amidst billowing smoke and thick fog.

As the explosions subsided, the thick smoke gradually dissipated.

Through the hazy light, the girl's blurry figure gradually became clear.

"Dead...?!"

Nan was startled, her lips involuntarily parting slightly as she exclaimed.

What came into her view was a mutilated and charred body!

The girl's arms were severed, and a large chunk was missing from her waist and abdomen. She stood motionless, frozen on the sea.

It was lifeless; it was clearly dead.

Paper Angel felt astonishment and doubt—this was impossible! If her opponent was so easily defeated, Nan would have already taken her down in the previous battle. How could she have forced out Nan's other trump card?

The woman stared intently, and the inhuman body beneath her feet underwent another change before her very eyes: the blasted, blackened flesh and tattered clothes suddenly emitted wisps of Chakra dissipating smoke. After a blur, the girl's remains completely returned to their original form and fell into the sea.

It rose and fell on the waves, sparkling and shining.

That's... an ice cube!

"Just Ice Clone... Are you surprised?"

Sakura Haruno's clear, cool voice suddenly rang out, ethereal like a mountain spring in a secluded valley, or a stream in the forest, clear and sweet.

"Or do you think I'll fall for your tricks?"

Nan Jiao's body trembled. The moment she heard the sound, a chill suddenly rose from every acupoint in her body!

She turned around abruptly.

The figure of a young girl stood gracefully behind her, with pink hair and a white dress, serene and composed.

There was absolutely no trace of damage from the Explosive Tag.

Sakura Haruno didn't rush to launch an attack. With most of her techniques countered by Dance of the Shikigami, this battle was destined to become a war of attrition and a protracted struggle. Sakura needed patience. Patiently find her weakness, exhaust her Chakra, or... wait for a new variable to emerge.

"As expected... you're not dead." Nan's expression changed slightly!

"Transforming Explosive Tag into seawater and hiding beside me, not a bad idea." Sakura Haruno's lips curled into a smirk as she coldly stared at her. "However, do you think I can't tell the difference between fake water transformed from Chakra and real seawater?"

When it comes to Water Release, she's the best.

Trying to pull this kind of trick in front of Sakura is like showing off your skills before an expert; it's just asking for humiliation!

Paper Angel's face turned grim. Despite her meticulous planning, she had made such a grave mistake. Her seemingly insidious and unpredictable scheme had actually been seen through by Sakura Haruno long ago—how foolish!

The woman pressed her crimson lips tightly together, remaining silent. Sakura Haruno snorted, and without waiting for Nan to speak, coldly said, "An eye for an eye... It's my turn to attack!"

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly raised her left hand.

The rich and pure Chakra suddenly surged and overflowed.

The long-awaited Ninjutsu, following the girl's gesture, was unleashed like a flood bursting its banks!

Water Release: Water Dragon Biting Blast!

Boom--!

A loud crash came from the direction beneath her feet. Nan felt a chill run down her spine. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a ferocious and enormous sea dragon bursting out of the water and attacking her with lightning speed!

Aww!

With its sharp, menacing teeth, gaping maw, and gleaming scales, this sea dragon's lifelike appearance alone reveals its power!

The Ninjutsu's Shape Transformation even perfectly rendered the finest scales and long, delicate hairs...

The Paper Angel's expression turned solemn.

It's unbelievable that someone has mastered Water Release techniques to such a high level!

There was no time to think, no time to be amazed or shocked. Nan Qiao's face tightened, and she struggled to leap into the air, her body exploding as she dodged with all her might!

Swish!

The enormous, solid sea dragon narrowly missed her, crushing her half-wing, which it couldn't retract, into countless pieces of raw white paper.

"Such powerful Water Release..."

Nan Qiao's face was tense as she watched the sea dragon disappear into the distance, still feeling lingering fear. Although her Dance of the Shikigami was immune to physical damage, the consequences of being smashed by this sea dragon might be far more terrifying than taking a direct hit from the girl's fists and kicks... At least, the Chakra required to restore it to its original state after being crushed would be many times greater!

"Thank goodness we dodged it!"

She was secretly relieved when she suddenly noticed that the room had darkened.

The woman quickly turned her head away.

A towering, wide wall of water stood behind her, rising from the sea, almost reaching the clouds. The thick body of water blocked out the sunlight, making half the sky as far as the eye could see dim.

The woman gasped.

Sakura Haruno stood atop the water wall, her other hand already raised high.

Then, it fell heavily!

Water Release: Water Wall Surging Wave!

The thick wall of water, like a surging giant wave, crashed down with unparalleled might and devastating power, like Mount Tai pressing down on us!

"There's no escaping it..."

The Paper Angel's face turned deathly pale, and he muttered to himself.