"Roar—!!"
Duanmu Ci's roar carried the pressure of an ancient dragon, making the very air hum. He slammed his hands heavily onto the ground, unleashing an unimaginably vast amount of Chakra—a fusion of the natural energy from Sage Art and the life-giving power of Wood Style—like a breaching flood, pouring it madly into the barren soil beneath his feet.
Rumble—!!!
The earth wailed and trembled! Countless giant trees, as thick as pythons and as coiled as azure dragons, burst from the soil with a force that tore through everything! These were not weak vines, but pillars as strong as refined steel, etched with ancient patterns, reaching for the sky! They grew, intertwined, and coiled wildly, and amidst the deafening roar, on the outskirts of the core area of Taoyuan Village, a circular wooden barrier dozens of meters high and despairingly thick erupted from the ground!
"Wood Style: Forest Descent - Wall!"
This barrier separated life from death.
"Bang! Bang! Clang!"
The fierce assault of the Mist Village ninjas, whether it was their sharp Ninja Swords, exploding Explosive Tags, or whistling Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet, crashed against this suddenly appearing verdant wall like ants trying to shake a tree, leaving only dull thuds and insignificant scratches. The Mist Village ninjas at the forefront, unable to stop their momentum, slammed hard into the barrier, their bones breaking and muscles tearing, letting out piercing screams. The surging tide of enemies was forcefully halted by this wall of life that appeared out of nowhere!
A moment of deathly silence fell over the entire battlefield.
Whether it was the Konoha ninjas desperately resisting, the elite Mist Village forces attacking ferociously, or even Tsunade trembling in fear, everyone's gaze was drawn to the towering wall of giant trees and the young figure standing proudly atop it.
Under the moonlight, Duanmu Ci's figure appeared small against the backdrop of the giant trees, yet he exuded a heart-stopping majesty. A faint, life-filled green aura (the manifestation of Sage Chakra) surrounded him.
"Don't give up!" Duanmu Ci's voice clearly carried across the battlefield, imbued with a strange power to soothe and invigorate. "Medical Secret Technique: Life Rain!"
He formed hand seals and thrust his hands upward. The green light surrounding him suddenly spread out, transforming into countless specks of crystalline green light, like the gentlest spring drizzle, falling gracefully and blanketing the entire core area protected by the giant tree wall.
The light specks landed on the injured Konoha ninjas.
"Hiss... so comfortable!"
"My wound... it's healing!"
"Chakra... my Chakra is recovering!"
A miracle had occurred! The wounds touched by the light spots stopped bleeding rapidly, the pain greatly reduced, and even some shallower wounds began to close and scab over at a visible rate. Their exhausted spirits were lifted, and their depleted Chakra was replenished. This was not instant divine healing, but it was the most precious and morale-boosting group recovery on the battlefield! The atmosphere of despair was instantly dispelled by this Life Rain, replaced by disbelief, ecstasy, and rekindled fighting spirit.
"It's Lord Duanmu!"
"Lord Azure Dragon! Lord Azure Dragon is protecting us!"
"Counterattack! Protect our home!"
The Konoha defenders' morale soared. They roared and reorganized their defensive lines, relying on this miraculous barrier to hold back the few Mist Village ninjas who managed to break through.
Duanmu Ci's gaze, as cold as a blade, swept over the Mist Village forces outside the barrier, who had momentarily halted in shock. His mind stirred.
"Chichichichi—!"
Countless sharp wooden spikes, like spears and shimmering with a metallic luster, instantly protruded from the giant tree barrier! They were like venomous snakes with a life of their own, accurately and swiftly piercing the enemies attempting to climb or approach the barrier. Screams erupted one after another as the Mist Village ninjas clinging to the barrier fell like dumplings. Simultaneously, from the inner side of the barrier, several thick vines shot out like massive pythons, firmly binding a few Mist Village Chunin who had narrowly broken through the defense line and were causing chaos. Sharp wooden spikes instantly pierced their vital points.
"You damn brutes! Break through for me!"
A furious roar shattered the brief stalemate. Juzo Biwa's eyes were bloodshot. His Executioner's Blade was condensed with an unyielding concentration of Chakra, carrying a terrifying momentum that could split mountains and cleave the earth. He forcefully cleaved through the obstructing wooden spikes in front of him and, like a rampaging rhinoceros, charged towards Duanmu Ci atop the barrier! He was convinced that if the caster was eliminated, this damnable wooden wall would collapse!
"Die! Konoha brat!" Juzo's face contorted in ferocity. The massive Executioner's Blade tore through the air, emitting a piercing shriek, its edge aimed directly at Duanmu Ci's head! The speed and power were so immense that Tsunade, watching from below, felt her heart nearly stop. She instinctively wanted to rush forward, but was held back by several guards.
At the critical moment!
Duanmu Ci seemed to have no way to evade. His Wood Style was being used to maintain the massive barrier and counterattack, making it impossible for him to defend instantly. He could only turn sharply, facing Juzo's overwhelming thunderous strike head-on!
Just as the cold glint of the Executioner's Blade was about to touch his forehead—
Deep within Duanmu Ci's eyes, in the depths of his pupils, an imperceptible ripple of profound purple light flashed extremely briefly, like a stone dropped into a deep pool! It was so fast that no one could capture it.
"Repulsion Burst!" he uttered a low command. Opening his right hand, he thrust it forward towards the nearby Juzo Biwa!
Hum—!!!
An invisible yet overwhelmingly potent force erupted from Duanmu Ci's palm! This was not the cutting and howling of Wind Style, but pure, ultimate, repelling, boundless repulsive force!
"What?!" Juzo Biwa's sneer instantly froze on his face, replaced by extreme shock! He felt as if he had been hit head-on by an invisible, high-speed mountain! The edge of the Executioner's Blade, only an inch from Duanmu Ci's cheek, could not advance any further!
"Boom!!!"
The repulsive force acted on Juzo's burly body without any fancy maneuvering. The armor on his body instantly deformed and shattered! He was sent flying backward like a kite with its string cut, even faster than he had arrived, spewing blood from his mouth! His massive body slammed into the dense ranks of Mist Village ninjas behind him, plowing through them like a cannonball, knocking aside seven or eight people before rolling to a stop, his life or death unknown!
Duanmu Ci was also forced back by this powerful counterforce, letting out a muffled groan. He staggered back several steps, his face instantly turning as pale as paper, a streak of blood winding down from the corner of his mouth. He clutched his chest with one hand, breathing heavily, his body swaying slightly as if he might fall from the barrier at any moment.
"Duanmu (Lord)!" Tsunade and the Konoha ninjas below felt their hearts leap into their throats again.
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