Head-on Clash

Jugo's strength surged after entering Sage Transformation. When he threw a punch, it carried such powerful pressure that it seemed capable of shattering the air itself.

Houka's gaze sharpened, and he tapped the ground with his toes, retreating swiftly.

At the same time, he formed Hand Seals with both hands. "Earth Release—Earth Style Wall!"

Boom!

Stone walls instantly rose from the ground, surrounding Jugo in the middle.

But in the next instant, Jugo's fist smashed straight through the thick earthen walls. He then charged out from within in a frenzy, kicking up a spray of dirt.

"Wind Release—Great Breakthrough!"

Houka expelled a fierce gust that transformed into violent currents wrapping around Jugo. But Jugo's body had already undergone Sage Transformation, granting him boundless strength. Ordinary ninjutsu simply could not restrain him.

"Roaaarrr!!"

Jugo threw back his head and roared. Violent currents suddenly burst from his elbows, and with terrifying speed and power, he drove both fists viciously toward Houka.

Boom!

The invisible air currents surged back, and Houka's expression changed slightly as he hurriedly leaped away.

Jugo pressed his advantage, charging at Houka with wild roars.

"Lord Houka!"

Shizuki stepped forward and instantly summoned two masked tentacle monsters. One on each side, they formed Hand Seals and unleashed Fire Release ninjutsu.

At this point, Jugo had no idea how to dodge. He charged straight in while swinging his arms. The blazing flames burned his clothes to ash, yet they could do nothing to his body, now filled with Natural Energy.

Boom!

Jugo punched one of the tentacle monsters squarely in its mask, blasting straight through it!

Under that immense force, the heart behind the mask was pulverized into mush. The tentacle monster immediately went limp and died.

"What?"

Shizuki's expression changed, and he hurriedly tried to withdraw the other tentacle