Splurt!
Sharp lightning mixed with golden flames pierced the giant salamander in an instant. Blood sprayed across the ground, corroding it and leaving small pits.
Chidori was inherently a piercing attack. On top of that, Uchiha Gen's physical and special attack power increased by 100% in the rain. Even the giant salamander, with its formidable defense, couldn't withstand it.
Suddenly!
A figure as elusive as a ghost silently appeared behind Uchiha Gen.
Spider-Sense immediately warned him.
Clang!!!!
Sparks flew as metal clashed.
A crimson glow flashed across Uchiha Gen's eyes.
With a cold expression, Uchiha Gen looked at Hanzo of the Salamander, who had suddenly used Body Flicker to appear in front of him and swing his blade. He pressed down hard with Biyi, which he had summoned into his hand.
Purple-gold light flashed, and water surged. Hanzo of the Salamander's figure vanished once more.
Water Body Flicker!
"What incredible strength. No wonder you could react to my Water Body Flicker Technique. You're a Konoha ninja, then—and an Uchiha, by the looks of it. At your age, with those eyes, you must be the Thunder Disaster of Konoha who killed Rasa of the Magnet Release."
Back atop the salamander, Hanzo of the Salamander looked down at Uchiha Gen, who held Biyi across his body, and spoke in a low voice.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
"Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet!"
"Composite Ninjutsu: Hurricane Blaze!"
Though Hanzo of the Salamander was speaking, Orochimaru and Jiraiya weren't about to stop attacking. After their first strike failed, the two quickly joined forces and unleashed a composite ninjutsu at Hanzo of the Salamander.
The violent gale fanned the flames, sending a raging blaze surging toward Hanzo of the Salamander like a roaring dragon.
"The younger generation really has no manners. Poison Sickle: Iaido!"
Facing the