Chapter 346
270. Shadow of Darkness - The Power of a Single Finger
This was a sudden... no, it can't really be called a sudden scene.
After all, there was that enormous hollow corridor in the Forest of Death, with a diameter of over 10 meters and a length of over 10 kilometers.
It was created by Ying.
Only the secret techniques of the Tsuchigumo Clan can so easily absorb Natural Energy and gain the destructive power to destroy a town!
After investigating the scene, Konoha's Anbu have reported the information to higher authorities.
After three days of preparation.
Kakashi, Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, and other Konoha Jonin already knew about this news.
As a girl named Tsuchigumo Hotaru participates in the Chunin Ninja Exams.
The secret technique of the Tsuchigumo Clan has reappeared in the ninja world.
Seeing the horrific signs of destruction at the scene.
No one doubts the necessity of the Third Hokage sealing the Tsuchigumo Clan's secret techniques as "forbidden techniques."
Although the absolute lethal range increases.
The destructive power of Natural Energy per unit area decreases rapidly.
But the terrifying power of weapons of mass destruction is undeniable...
Perhaps ninjas could withstand this kind of damage.
But what about ordinary people, or even those in towns?
In fact, the worries of the Konoha Ninja were completely unnecessary.
Ying was a disciple of Akito.
It is absolutely impossible to target ordinary people out of thin air.
Konoha is simply judging others by their own petty standards.
However, Ying's sudden use of a destructive spell with a raised hand still surprised everyone.
After all, 12 years ago, the Tsuchigumo Clan's secret techniques didn't have such powerful and convenient abilities.
After more than ten years of development, popularization, improvement, and refinement...
By combining the power of all Tsuchigumo Clan.
The secret technique has evolved to a level unknown to outsiders!
Kakashi, Asuma, and the others all looked horrified.
What they feared wasn't that the Ninjutsu would affect them.
After all, this technique is aimed at the Kurotsuchi.
The key point is that Kurotsuchi is the daughter of Kitsuchi and the granddaughter of the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki.
Although no one stipulated that Ying's granddaughter couldn't die...
Nawaki Senju even sacrificed himself back then.
But.
It simply doesn't make sense for the Tsuchikage's granddaughter to die in a chessboard-like battle like the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Konoha simply cannot explain this to Ōnoki and the people of Iwagakure!
This could have serious diplomatic consequences!
So...
Kakashi and the others made their move.
Swish!
Swish!
Swish!
In the blink of an eye, Konoha's elite Jonin and Special Jonin used all their skills to rush towards Kurotsuchi at top speed.
Some of them used Water Release: Water Formation Wall.
Some people use Body Flicker Technique to try and get ahead of others.
Some even planned to knock the Kurotsuchi away to avoid the attack.
And everyone has the same goal...
That is... to save Kurotsuchi!
As the chief examiner, Gekko Hayate had no choice but to take on the responsibility.
He rushed towards the Kurotsuchi immediately.
Unfortunately... his frail health prevented him from launching the attack first.
In other words, relying solely on Gekko Hayate... wouldn't be enough to bring them to safety!
"This is... fate."
Neji watched this scene, his vision illuminated by a white flash.
He murmured to himself.
Although shocked by Ying's technique.
But I still believe the ending is unchangeable.
Although the privileged class made nice promises, Asuma even personally guaranteed that he would not interfere with the assessment.
But they still got involved themselves!
It has to be said... this is a tragic and detestable reality!
Just as Neji was thinking this, Naruto Uzumaki and the Genin were completely bewildered.
"!"
A black shadow appeared silently in the white light.
A dark aura, as black as ink and as red as blood, was churning.
The black humanoid figure, which looked like liquid or smoke, was the Akito's backup plan.
Akito had long anticipated Konoha's shamelessness.
Seeing the privileged class of Konoha step in again.
It was only natural for the Akito to demand an explanation for their disciple Ying.
To also ensure the fairness of the competition.
Since you've become shameless, I won't bother talking about ninja ethics with you anymore!
The black face was expressionless and devoid of features.
The dark shadow with the pitch-black face was completely under the Akito's control, as if it were an extension of their own limbs.
"Get out of here!!"
An indescribable, dark whisper was directly injected into the minds of everyone present, and they heard it.
Then.
The shadowy figure struck Anko in the stomach like a bolt of black lightning.
"Ugh!"
Anko's eyes widened, and she flew backward like a cannonball.
Before she crashed into the wall.
The Akito will make another move.
The dark shadow charged towards Asuma and threw another punch.
Asuma, a burly man, spent several years training alongside the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, earning the title of Twelve Guardian Ninja.
His Taijutsu and strength are off the charts.
However, the result of the punch was that a white, spreading shock wave with a diameter of more than 5 meters suddenly appeared in the air.
In an instant, Asuma's arm snapped and broke, sending him flying backward.
Then.
The dark shadow darted toward Kurenai Yuhi once more.
Kurenai Yuhi had her head pinned down.
He slammed her into the ground with a single palm strike.
Finally... it's Kakashi Hatake.
With his Sharingan activated, he saw everything clearly.
But... it didn't work.
The eyes can see it, but the body can't keep up.
With a slash down the back of Kakashi's neck, Kakashi immediately lost consciousness.
And all of this happened in less than a second.
Because in this brief moment, so many things are yet to happen.
Kitsuchi rushed to his daughter's side and clapped his hands down.
Amidst the rumbling sound, an unusually large Earth Release: Earth Style Wall rose up.
It is several times thicker than a typical Earth Style Wall.
As expected of the character in the original work, who used the Yamaki Technique to temporarily suppress the existence of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
However.
With a deafening roar, the Earth Style Wall shattered instantly.
The rubble scattered in all directions like hailstones.
The shadow of darkness is due to the accumulation of a large amount of negative emotions.
Its power is even greater than that of the original Akito!
A single strike could destroy dozens of streets!
Therefore, this was still the result of the Akito people deliberately concealing most of their strength out of consideration for the others present.
Moreover, in terms of speed, Dark Shadow is just as terrifying as in strength.
Its nature is similar to that of Tailed Beast, similar to the Zero-Tails.
It can switch between phantom and solid forms at any time.
Ordinary substances can hardly hinder the shadow of darkness.
With the shattering of Earth Release: Earth Style Wall.
The figures of the father and daughter, Kitsuchi and Heitu, emerge from the Kurotsuchi.
The beam of Natural Energy released by Ying had now reached a position about one meter behind the shadow of darkness.
Within the intense white light, however, lay a black shadow as thick and viscous as ink.
It has to be said, this scene was extremely bizarre!
In the next 0.01 seconds.
The shadowy figure raised a finger.
Point towards the Kitsuchi.
Kitsuchi watched helplessly as the dark figure's arm approached him.
He threw a punch.