The explosion caused a powerful eruption in the forest below the valley, sending Kakkō flying and smoke billowing everywhere...
The raging flames unleashed by the Fire Release Ninjutsu ignited the forest in the valley, setting the trees ablaze and billowing thick black smoke. The Kakkō distorted the air within the forest, yet a dazzling red shadow could be faintly seen amidst the chaos.
Under the barrage of Ninjutsu and Explosive Tag, the scales and body of the Crystal Giant Dragon, created by the Kekkei Genkai Crystal Release Ninjutsu with its high defense, were blown off one after another. Even its four claws were blown off by the continuous explosions, leaving it in a very miserable state.
However, even so, the dragon was still incomplete, not completely destroyed!
Hundreds of Sunagakure watched as the Crystal Giant Dragon stood firm amidst the raging flames, and they couldn't help but discuss among themselves. With such destructive power and attack range, none of them were confident that they could survive. Yet this Crystal Release Crystal Giant Dragon had withstood the ferocious attack—it was simply unbelievable!
"What is this Crystal Dragon that suddenly appeared? Is it a secret technique of the Konoha Ninja...? It wasn't completely destroyed even under such a violent attack; its defensive power is truly terrifying."
" Konoha ninja who uses Crystal Release Ninjutsu? According to the intelligence, it should be Sato Hideaka the Genin Exam two years ago. I never expected him to have grown to this level. It's unbelievable."
Within the shattered Crystal Dragon, Sato Hideaka continuously condensed Lava Release Chakra in his right fist. The scorching flames rapidly condensed and compressed, causing the temperature inside the dragon to rise continuously. The Crystal Dragon was a crimson red, leaving the fifty Konoha Ninja drenched in sweat and their faces flushed.
"Lord Qing, please stop! We can't stand this temperature anymore. If this continues, we'll be burned alive!"
The fifty Konoha Ninja inside the dragon quickly moved away from Sato Hideaka Chakra, who was gathering Lava Release chakra, because the temperature inside had already risen by about 4 degrees Celsius. The closer one got to his area, the higher the temperature became... Even the heat transmitted from the burning forest outside the Crystal Dragon was far less than the ultimate high temperature gathered in his right hand.
Sato Hideaka nodded and said to the five Konoha Ninja, "Outside the Crystal Dragon, a large number of Sunagakure are preparing to attack. Once I open the Crystal Dragon, we will face countless attacks... Most importantly, there is a sea of fire outside right now. You know what to do, right?"
"Yes, we will Water Release to extinguish the surrounding flames and use Earth Release Ninjutsu to prepare for any impending attacks. Please rest assured..."
The team captains exchanged glances and immediately nodded.
"Alright, I'm going to open it now--[ Lava Release: Great Eruption ]!"
Under Sato Hideaka's control, the Crystal Giant Dragon slowly opened... countless crystal shards began to fall to the ground. The Crystal Giant Dragon was already riddled with holes and on the verge of collapse. The instant the dragon opened, Sato Hideaka threw a punch...
This is the right fist, a right fist that gathers compressed Lava Release Chakra.
A bright red fist emerged from the suddenly opened Crystal Giant Dragon. The entire fist was made of scorching magma, turning completely red. The surrounding air began to distort severely. The Magma Fist, which swells with the wind, suddenly grew to about a hundred times its original size and fiercely attacked the hundreds of Sunagakure on one side.
"Ah, what the hell is this? Quick... we have to run, run!"
"This... is just a single knuckle of a fist the size of a human? Who can withstand such Magma Fist? Quick... run! Otherwise, we'll definitely be melted into dust. Is this really an attack unleashed by a human?"
"He... he's definitely not human, definitely not human! How could a human unleash an attack of such range and intensity? Only Tailed Beast could unleash such an attack! If we don't run... if we don't run, we're all doomed! Everyone, run! If you want to live, run!"
Faced with the enormous Magma Fist that seemed to distort and distort the very air, the Sunagakure ninjas stared wide-eyed. This attack was almost the size of a mountain. They didn't believe they had any Ninjutsu that could withstand such an attack; all resistance would be futile.
Just as the Sunagakure were preparing to scatter and flee, Rasa appeared... He had to be there at this moment. The power of the Tailed Beast was equivalent to a deterrent nuclear bomb, and could even influence the course of a war. The attack of this Rock Fist was no less powerful than the attack unleashed by the Tailed Beast.
If this attack were to land among the Sunagakure, the morale of the entire Sunagakure would be severely affected.
"On the battlefield, anyone who deserts without orders is a sinner of Sunagakure, and must atone with their death... Now, who among you dares to run away?"
Rasa extended his left hand, Gold Sand in the air transformed into needles, instantly killing several Sunagakure who were trying to escape, as if raindrops were falling. However, his right hand reached out towards the Lava Giant Fist, and countless Gold Sand gathered in the air, forming a fist as well.
Two powerful fists collided in mid-air!
With a loud bang, a visible ripple-like shockwave formed in the air. The powerful airflow from the shockwave sent many trees flying, and the flames burning fiercely in the surrounding forest were instantly extinguished by this powerful airflow.
Sato Hideaka felt the pressure from his right fist, a green aura suddenly appeared on his body, reaching half a meter in height. His green hair and the hem of his trench coat fluttered incessantly under the strong airflow, and spiderweb-like cracks began to appear on the ground beneath his feet, rapidly extending in all directions.
Beside the blazing green flames, the surrounding air was severely distorted!
This is a sign that Five Gates of the Eight Gates have been opened.
The sudden surge of Chakra within his body greatly increased the power of Sato Hideaka's Lava Giant Fist. As the magma inside the fist surged, the entire fist expanded again, firmly pressing down on the golden giant fist.
The area where the Gold Sand met the lava began to melt rapidly and fell into the Lava Giant Fist!
"Damn it, this ghost... it actually possesses such immense power?"
The Fourth Kazekage was utterly shocked, for the demon before him had actually suppressed his mastery of Magnet Release blood techniques in a direct confrontation. Even Orochimaru, one of the Sannin Orochimaru, had to temporarily retreat under his full-force attack!
As the balance of power between the two fists was broken, the fist formed from Gold Sand began to slowly retreat in the eyes of the Sunagakure, even rapidly melting away, its entire form shrinking by half. The Sunagakure ninja watching the battle were no less shocked than the Fourth Kazekage...
Surprisingly... someone actually suppressed Sunagakure's strongest Kazekage in a direct confrontation?
The current situation has a significant impact on the morale of the Sunagakure!
Just as the Fourth Kazekage's fist made of Gold Sand was about to give way, countless grains of yellow sand suddenly appeared above, forming a giant hand that gripped the tail of the giant golden fist and pushed it forward with force, as if to provide assistance.
Propelled by the power of the yellow sand palm, the golden fist, with unstoppable momentum, pierced through the giant Rock Fist. Countless streams of magma began to splash out, dripping incessantly onto the surrounding trees, soil, and rocks, igniting the dense trees and scorching through the rocks and soil!
"Damn it, this is Karura! The combined power of the Fourth Kazekage Karura is enough to produce such an effect."
At this moment, the flames in the surrounding valleys had been extinguished by the ninjas who emerged from the dragon using Water Release Ninjutsu. Seeing the entire magma fist completely collapse, Sato Hideaka had no choice but to retreat quickly. After a red light flew out, his body instantly disappeared from the spot.
Using the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape the range of the golden fist's attack, the golden fist descended. Several Konoha Ninja who couldn't dodge in time were struck by the massive golden fist as it fell. Before they could even scream, they were crushed into a bloody pulp by the ten-thousand-ton-weight golden fist. The fist pierced the ground and sank deep into the earth, causing large cracks to appear on the surface and the earth to tremble...
Sato Hideaka had run fifty meters away, suddenly paused for a moment.
The Flying Thunder God Formula... I can't sense it anymore?
The Flying Thunder God Formula, which was supposed to allow for escape at any time, has completely disappeared, as if it vanished into thin air. This has never happened before... What on earth is going on?
Just then, the Konoha Ninja had secretly infiltrated both sides of the mountain also began to move. However, they encountered a special force— the Puppet Corps. This was not a force of flesh and blood, but a mechanical puppet, which was equipped with mechanisms, poisons, and even special Ninjutsu.
Poison needles, poison bullets, poison cones, Kunai coated with poison, daggers, and Senbon —countless attacks are impossible to defend against. The slightest injury will cause poisoning and paralysis, rendering the victim unable to fight and turning them into fish on a chopping board.
Puppet masters also possess a secret technique: Chakra Threads that are invisible to the naked eye.
This is what caused the two hundred Konoha Ninja to complain endlessly. The Chakra Threads, invisible to the naked eye, could interfere with their movements and cause them to make mistakes in their dodging actions. However, even a slight mistake would leave a scar on their bodies. A scar would lead to poisoning, and poisoning would lead to paralysis. After paralysis, they would either wait to die or be captured.
Within just a few minutes, nearly a hundred of the two hundred elite Konoha Ninja facing these Puppet Corps were killed or wounded, a truly devastating loss!
When Shinichi, the temporary commander of Team B, saw the Konoha Ninja lying motionless on the ground after being hit by the enemy's attack, he couldn't help but grit his teeth and rage (he was bald). At this moment, his eyes were filled with grief, anxiety, and even endless shame and regret.
However, the difference in casualties between the two sides in this battle was too great, and it was entirely... entirely due to his misjudgment, which made him even more remorseful! (To be continued.)