Hiruko's Base, Crystal Release
Hiruko panting heavily, clutching his chest, a look of pain on his face.
To prevent the Flying Thunder God Formula from remaining effective for a short period, he accompanied the Shark in the sea for several laps. However...
It took a long time before we finally got ashore from the sea.
Although it was safe, as time went on, the deterioration of his chest became more and more obvious.
Chimera...
It still has flaws!
"Luckily, my third choice was Kekkei Genkai strengthens the body; if it had been Ninjutsu- based Kekkei Genkai, I might already be dead."
Chimera endured the pain and reflected.
Which of the fourth Kekkei Genkai should I choose?
constitution?
If it's a physical type, the best choice is undoubtedly the Shikotsumyaku, as it can complement one's Steel Release and might even lead to stronger fusion and transformation.
If it's Ninjutsu...
Either you have to be fast to run, or you have to be able to absorb Chakra.
The former could save his life, the latter could enhance him. He sat on the Shark, pondering how to become stronger.
Today's events served as a wake-up call for him.
He considered himself very strong, but even Kekkei Genkai, he was still no match for Kyohiko.
but.
Once he absorbs the fourth Kekkei Genkai, even Kyohiko Yoshimine won't be able to surpass him...
If someone is stronger than him, then we'll choose someone else and complete the fusion of the fifth Kekkei Genkai first!
According to his plan, the five Kekkei Genkai should be able to achieve a second qualitative change, at which point they will definitely be even more powerful.
"Humans have limits, but Chimera's growth has no limits."
"Hmph, Kyohiko Yoshimine, I'll kill you after I absorb my fifth Kekkei Genkai!"
As for the present situation...
Hiruko returned to his base with difficulty, took out needles and thread, and used his Shadow Clone's Medical Ninjutsu to treat himself.
He confirmed Chimera's potential for growth.
But at the same time.
The side effects of the third absorption also alarmed him.
The fourth time must be approached with extreme caution, and thorough preparations must be made in advance; otherwise, if an even more severe side effect occurs, it will be disastrous.
Hiruko pondering this.
Suddenly, a powerful Chakra filled the space, startling him.
That familiar Chakra.
Kyohiko Yoshimine?
How could that be!
I had clearly broken free, yet the Flying Thunder God Formula hadn't dissipated after all this time.
I was careless!
After figuring it out, Chakra released the Hiruko within his body.
Ice Release: Ice Rock Hall Without End!
In an instant, thick layers of ice appeared Hiruko. These ice layers were as solid as rock, and inside the rock was an extra layer of space.
Hiruko Hand Seals with both hands inside.
Storm Release: Thundercloud Wave!
Moisture gathered, and dark clouds covered the sky.
Within the not-so-spacious space, thunderclouds rolled, and bolts of lightning struck the surroundings in a chaotic manner.
His goal was not to kill the enemy, but to destroy everything inside the Cave.
He has already fully grasped the Chimera and doesn't need these written materials; keeping them would only benefit the people of Konoha.
but.
At this moment, Kyohiko has transformed into three individuals, each occupying a different position.
Immediately following, the main body and the clone Hand Seals, and Barrier Technique was spread out beneath their feet.
After Hiruko his Storm Release technique, Hiruko was about to use Summoning Jutsu—
His summoned beasts are mostly synthetic wild animals like the ones he used before. They are quite powerful, and summoning them into the Cave can create more chaos, preparing for his escape.
However.
The next moment, he was horrified to discover that the Summoning Jutsu had failed!
How could that be?
Hiruko was initially shocked, then quickly looked around at the surrounding Barrier Technique.
It's them!
The Barrier blocked the Summoning Jutsu.
Boom!
Thunder rumbled, shaking the surroundings.
He's going to shatter the Barrier!
but.
Call out!
The next instant, all the bolts of lightning vanished without a trace.
Everything within the center of the three figures was sent away.
The Flying Raijin Formation Technique!
Kyohiko's lips curled into a slight smile, "The effect is good!"
The Flying Raijin Formation Technique he is currently using incorporates Minato Namikaze's understanding and ideas, building upon his own "proficient" level.
so.
Its proficiency has reached the "master" level.
This level...
Combined with Barrier Technique, everything in the center of the three people can be teleported there directly.
certainly.
To achieve this level, the user must have a sufficient understanding of Space-Time Ninjutsu; in other words—
To reach Kyohiko's level, one must also master the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Otherwise, they'd be only slightly better than the original trio.
but.
The results were remarkable.
The Flying Raijin Formation, combined with the Barrier, can directly teleport everything in the middle away, so it still has considerable practical value.
Right now, what Kyohiko needs to do is to sweep through Hiruko's base, seal up all usable books and materials, and bring them back.
As for Hiruko...
On the other side of the Flying Raijin Formation was Minato Namikaze, who had already deployed his Sealing Technique.
Teleportation via Flying Raijin Formation.
Spacetime was distorted, Hiruko felt panicked.
None of his abilities could rival the Flying Thunder God; in fact, at this very moment, he had no idea what awaited him on the other side of the Flying Raijin Formation.
Hope is a blade!
He prayed silently.
However, once the space stabilized, he sensed an immense crisis.
This is Sealing Technique!
Oh no!
Once he's hit by the spell, he'll have no chance to turn the tide.
Chakra Hiruko a thundercloud, but it was useless. At this moment, he was surrounded by a dense array of Sealing Technique.
and.
Minato Namikaze's speed is incredibly fast.
Even if he didn't have the Flying Thunder God Formula under his feet, with Minato Namikaze's Body Flicker Technique Speed, he could approach Hiruko in an instant.
In an instant, his Shadow Clone was already beside Hiruko, the Five Elements flowing in his hand.
Five Elements Seal!
Bang!
The Chakra flowed into his body, instantly disrupting the flow of Chakra within him and causing Hiruko's Chakra to become chaotic.
Whoosh!
The original Storm Release instantly transformed into Water Style.
This is the result of Chakra disorder.
At the same time, through contact, Minato Namikaze gained a general understanding of Hiruko's situation.
really.
As Kyohiko said, he possesses at least one type of Kekkei Genkai physical constitution, which should enhance his defense.
So...
Sealing Technique are the best solution.
Hiruko learned Sealing Technique and could easily counter the release using unsealing methods, but the key right now wasn't to unseal the seal, but to escape as quickly as possible!
Before he could even make a move, another layer of seal was applied to Minato Namikaze's Shadow Clone.
Four-Limb Heavy Seal!
His limbs instantly became heavy, and his strength was sealed away.
Hateful!
Hiruko was extremely anxious.
Without a doubt, the person before me is a master of Sealing Technique, and is also proficient in Flying Thunder God and Body Flicker Technique.
If this continues, and they wait until Kyohiko Yoshimine arrives, he will be no match for him.
However.
Minato Namikaze had made prior preparations, setting up numerous traps all around him. Now that they were all coming at him, he had no way to escape in a short time.
Even with a burst of Chakra, it couldn't stop the surrounding techniques from closing in.
Before long, the Four Symbols Seal was successfully completed!
A sealing technique appeared on Chakra's Hiruko, sealing most of his chakra and leaving only a small portion.
With the Chakra sealed, his Steel Release was also greatly limited, and its effectiveness was not as great as before.
At that moment, Minato Namikaze's fingers moved like lightning—
He even learned Pressure Point Strike!
Although they couldn't remember as many Pressure Point Strike techniques and locations as the Kyohiko and Hyuga Clan, they did memorize the basic major pressure points.
Bang bang bang!
With four fingers, Hiruko's remaining Chakra was also severed.
A deep despair was evident in his eyes.
Pressure Point Sealing!
how so?
Isn't that a power of the Hyuga Clan?
Why does this guy named Minato Namikaze also know how to do it? And when did the Flying Thunder God Technique become so common?!
"What a formidable opponent."
"Fortunately, you're not wary of us, otherwise it wouldn't have been easy to catch you."
Minato Namikaze let out a sigh of relief.
He was located on a small island in the Land of Waves, very close to Hiruko.
Hiruko he almost vomited blood.
To an ordinary person, such words might be a compliment, after all, the opponent was the "Yellow Flash," who had shone brightly in previous wars.
but.
Hiruko also had his own pride.
Thinking about how he had painstakingly researched and developed the Chimera after more than a decade of hard work, only to be so easily defeated...
He was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
This extreme emotion was also influenced by Chimera.
Even if I die, I will...
Hiruko and howled, making his final effort.
However.
Layer upon layer of Sealing Technique gave him no chance. Thinking of what would happen to him if he were captured and taken back, despair filled his eyes.
He coughed up blood, his body hunched over, and as the blood flowed out, a Chakra erupted from his heart.
"There's no way I'll let you capture me alive!"
Subsequently, blood gushed from Hiruko's chest.
Minato Namikaze had a bad feeling. Just as he was about to step forward, he sensed a strange creature emerging at Hiruko's feet.
It resembled a dog, yet also possessed a hint of a human face, making it extremely eerie.
Minato Namikaze Body Flicker Technique forward.
but.
In an instant, the opponent had devoured Hiruko, and then—
Boom!
A raging inferno engulfed the surroundings, while rolling thunder reverberated and intertwined within.
The entire island shattered, and the base beneath it collapsed completely, with corners of the island scattered and broken.
Explosions rang out one after another underground.
Hiruko Summoning Jutsu failed, but it still awakened the hidden Ninja Beast.
Down below, Kyohiko had finished organizing most of the documents and books, but he could still faintly hear some voices and was following the sound into the passageway.
Immediately following, a roar came from the earth.
What's going on?
Kyohiko sensed it briefly and immediately understood the situation.
The person above has self-destructed!
He immediately Hand Seals, and logs grew out one by one, supporting the entire passageway and Cave Dwelling. Then he created Shadow Clone to accelerate forward.
A moment later, Kyohiko's clone arrived inside.
This is a Cave with an opening at the top. Both the upper and lower exits are separated by iron fences, and more than a dozen people are being held inside.
The wailing was coming from inside.
Kyohiko's Shadow Clone broke through the fence and rushed inside.
"Konoha ninja? Konoha lord, save me!!"
Seeing someone approaching, they immediately rushed over in a chaotic manner.
"Stop!"
Kyohiko immediately threw Shuriken.
After stopping them, he formed a hand Hand Seals, and immediately logs grew, supporting the top and bottom of the Cave, and even forming a wooden roof in the middle.
The situation in the cave has stabilized.
Then, the main body and the Shadow Clone rushed in one after the other.
Come to the middle!
Kyohiko remained calm.
These dozen or so people, some of them appear to be Kekkei Genkai ninjas, while others look more like ordinary people, but in any case, they must be rescued right now!
The dozen or so people swallowed hard, and then gathered in the middle.
Soon, the surgical technique was completed.
A few seconds later, the dozen or so people in the middle were quickly evacuated by the Flying Raijin Formation, and then a wave of seawater rushed in.
As the waves spread through the breach created by the explosion above, seawater gradually rushed in.
Kara!
The wooden top broke.
Kyohiko 'Shadow Clone merged back into one, and he himself immediately disappeared from the spot.
The island above.
Minato Namikaze was wondering why Kyohiko hadn't arrived yet when he noticed a group of people appearing around him. Fortunately, he was standing on a rocky outcrop.
Although there were waves, they were strong enough to keep them upright.
These people are...
The people captured by Hiruko?
Minato Namikaze understood immediately, and then Hiruko in his heart.
It's easy to imagine.
Countless people died at the hands of Hiruko, and only a small fraction were rescued.
The next moment, Kyohiko appeared.
"How about it?"
"The area below has completely collapsed, and it's not very safe here either. Let's move them out first."
Kyohiko's gaze swept over the dozen or so people.
Some of them were clearly mentally unstable, appearing dazed and confused; only a few, two or three, remained rational and clear-headed.
I just recognized him as being from Konoha...
It turned out to be a woman.
A flicker of surprise crossed Kyohiko's eyes, then he asked, "Who are you?"
"My name is Mami. Thank you for your help. I've been sealed and cursed, and I can't use Chakra."
The woman did retain some rationality.
As she spoke, she revealed her abdomen.
Minato Namikaze glanced at it, then immediately Hand Seals and gathered Chakra.
Following closely behind...
The woman's eyes immediately lit up with surprise as she placed her finger on it.
"Get them out of here; it's too dangerous. We'll talk about the rest later."
"Yes!"
Mami was overjoyed, and her face was filled with gratitude.
She seemed to be quite influential among the prisoners, and quickly organized them to run towards safety, with Kyohiko and Minato Namikaze protecting them one in front and one behind.
They didn't stop until they reached the other side of the island.
Mami bowed to them gratefully.
"Thank you for saving me!"
"Where are you a ninja from? How were you captured?"
Kyohiko asked.
Mami gave a bitter smile, her face revealing resentment and bitterness.
"My family used to be wandering ninjas, then we settled on the border of the Land of Fields, and that's when we encountered that beast..."
"My poor husband died a long time ago because of his Crystal Release Kekkei Genkai. If I hadn't been worried about my daughter, I probably would have committed suicide too."
As she spoke, her voice filled with deep concern, "I hid my daughter before, and I don't even know if she's still alive."
Crystal Release?
Kyohiko paused for a moment, then quickly understood.
Near the Land of Fields, Crystal Release.
Could her daughter be Guren under Orochimaru?
Kyohiko was secretly surprised.
If it's a Guren, then...
Mami continued speaking.
From him, Kyohiko and Minato Namikaze learned the general situation.
These people, like her, had family members who were Kekkei Genkai ninjas. Those who possessed Kekkei Genkai were all dead, while they...
Without the arrival of Kyohiko and Minato, they would have become experimental subjects sooner or later.
Unfortunately, most of the others were in a daze, and even those who were somewhat lucid had confused memories and couldn't explain their family situations clearly, requiring Mami to fill in the gaps.
In the end, even Kyohiko and Minato only knew the general outline.
He had been to Five Great Nations of Hiruko and captured experimental subjects from all over the country, making it extremely difficult to find out where they lived.
"Kyohiko, what should we do?"
Minato Namikaze felt a pang of pity.
These people are so pitiful!
"Let's take them back first. With the help of treatment and the Yamanaka Clan, perhaps we can bring them closer to normal."