Rasa Doubts His Life!

On this tension-filled battlefield, Liuxia descended like a god of war, his swordsmanship and Water Release ninjutsu displaying shocking power. He did not reveal his hidden Wood Release bloodline limit; instead, Liuxia moved like a dancer, the combination of his blade and water techniques weaving a dance of death. Rasa and Pakura felt unprecedented pressure; every flash of Liuxia's sword was accompanied by the roar of water dragons, leaving them feeling suffocated.

Under Liuxia's fierce onslaught, Rasa felt a pressure he had never known before. Liuxia's swordsmanship was not only swift but every strike was incredibly precise, as if he could foresee Rasa's every move. Rasa's Magnet Release: Gold Dust was meant to be a powerful defensive measure, but under Liuxia's relentless blade, his gold dust shield began to show signs of fragility.

Liuxia's sword tip traced cold glints in the air, each swing carrying the force of a thunderbolt. His figure flickered left and right, front and back, making him impossible for Rasa to track. Rasa attempted to counterattack with his gold dust, but Liuxia's sword always struck the weak points of the gold dust at the most critical moments, forcing Rasa to pour more energy into his defense.

"Magnet Release: Gold Dust!" Rasa roared, attempting to reinforce his defense, but Liuxia's sword tip moved like a living thing, finding the gaps in the gold dust barrier, each strike deepening the cracks in the shield.

Meanwhile, Pakura's Scorch Release: Intense Steam Murder also lost its effectiveness under Liuxia's agile dodging. The fireballs Pakura released were of such high temperature that they could instantly evaporate any moisture they touched, but in the face of Liuxia's Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet, her fireballs seemed far less terrifying.

"This speed... this power, how is he..." Pakura's voice trembled, her heart filled with pressure. She had never encountered such a formidable opponent; every one of Liuxia's attacks presented her with an unprecedented challenge.

Rasa's eyes also revealed a grimness never seen before; he knew his Magnet Release: Gold Dust could no longer provide sufficient protection against Liuxia's blade. "We must... we must find a way, otherwise..." His words remained unfinished, for Liuxia's next attack had already arrived.

Meanwhile, Pakura's Scorch Release: Intense Steam Murder lost its effectiveness under Liuxia's agile dodging. The fireballs Pakura released were of such high temperature that they could instantly evaporate any moisture they touched, but in the face of Liuxia's extreme speed and superior Water Release, her fireballs seemed far less terrifying. After all, what use was a powerful technique if it couldn't hit the target?

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!" Liuxia whispered, his chakra surging. Under his control, water rapidly gathered to form several water dragons. The dragons circled in the air, baring their fangs as they charged toward Pakura's fireballs.

The collision between the water dragons and the fireballs produced massive amounts of steam, and the fireballs were gradually extinguished under the impact of the water. Pakura tried to adjust her attack angle, but Liuxia's water dragons seemed to have a life of their own, always accurately striking the fireballs and rendering her scorching attacks void.

Beads of sweat began to seep from Pakura's forehead, and a sense of powerlessness welled up in her heart. She had never encountered such a powerful opponent; every one of Liuxia's dodges and counters presented her with an unprecedented challenge.

Unease began to stir in the hearts of Rasa and Pakura. They had once thought of themselves as rare geniuses in the ninja world, highly valued by the Kazekage and seen as the pillars of the future. However, Liuxia's appearance completely overturned their perceptions. His speed was so fast their eyes could barely keep up, and his attacks were so sharp that their defenses were rendered almost useless.

On the other side, Karura, who had originally only been obstructing Hyuga Suzuran from joining Nawaki, felt an urgent anxiety rising within her. She realized clearly that she had to break through Hyuga Suzuran's entanglement quickly if she were to provide timely support to the struggling Rasa and Pakura. She gripped her giant fan tightly, a flash of resolve in her eyes, and began to push the power of her Wind Release ninjutsu to the limit.

"Wind Release: Great Sickle Weasel!" Karura shouted. Her movements were swift and precise as she swung the giant fan. Chakra surged with her movements, whipping up a violent storm. The airflow was compressed into countless sharp, blade-like wind sickles that rotated around Karura, forming a domain of death before whistling toward Hyuga Suzuran with a piercing shriek.

Facing Karura's fierce offensive, Hyuga Suzuran showed no trace of fear. She activated her Byakugan, and her near 360-degree field of vision allowed her to clearly track the trajectory of every wind blade. Her figure wove through the storm like a phantom, using the defensive specialty of the Gentle Fist Technique—Rotation—to create a protective circle of chakra that deflected every incoming wind blade.

"Do you think you can get rid of me like this?" Hyuga Suzuran replied coldly, her voice revealing an unshakeable firmness. She had been unable to provide rescue earlier due to Karura's obstruction, but now, she would let Karura know that she was not so easily shaken off.

Hyuga Suzuran's counterattack began. Her Gentle Fist Technique was precise and lethal, every strike hitting Karura's chakra nodes directly. Her style contained immense power, and each hit caused Karura to feel a massive impact and pressure. Karura felt unprecedented strain and had to divide her attention to deal with Hyuga Suzuran's offensive, which severely hindered her plans for support. Unease began to well up in her heart.

Meanwhile, Liuxia displayed his exceptional combat intelligence on the battlefield. He cleverly utilized Scorch Release and Water Release ninjutsu to create a large amount of steam, forming an area with extremely low visibility. This steam not only obscured vision but also disrupted sensory perception, creating the perfect conditions for Liuxia's next move.

Under the cover of the steam, Liuxia held his breath and approached Rasa silently. His figure flickered in and out of the mist, almost blending into the environment. Liuxia knew that Rasa's Magnet Release: Gold Dust defense was very solid, but he also understood that every defense had its weakness.

"Rasengan!" Liuxia whispered, his chakra gathering in his palm to form a high-speed rotating sphere. The Rasengan spun in Liuxia's palm, containing a terrifyingly powerful force.

Rasa felt Liuxia's approach, and a sense of unease rose in his heart. The steam obstructed his vision and disrupted his senses, making it impossible to accurately pinpoint Liuxia's location. He could only rely on his intuition, reinforcing his Magnet Release: Gold Dust defense in an attempt to withstand the incoming attack.

Pakura sensed the powerful chakra fluctuations nearby and knew that Liuxia must have launched a surprise attack on Rasa; she had to act immediately to provide support. A flash of determination crossed Pakura's eyes as she began to condense chakra, preparing to launch a powerful attack to break the stalemate.

"Scorch Release: Intense Steam Murder!" Pakura shouted, forming hand seals and releasing a series of fireballs that traced scorching trajectories through the air toward Liuxia. The fireball storm covered a vast area, intending to suppress Liuxia and force him to divide his attention.

However, the moment Pakura prepared to release her Scorch Release ninjutsu, Liuxia's Shadow Clone technique, cast earlier on the other side of the battlefield, came into play. Three shadow clones identical to Liuxia suddenly appeared, surrounding Pakura completely.

Each of these shadow clones possessed Liuxia's combat capabilities, and their movements were swift and coordinated, attacking Pakura from different directions. Pakura was forced to interrupt her Scorch Release ninjutsu to deal with the sudden shadow clones.

At this moment, the real Liuxia was using the chaos of the battlefield to approach Rasa silently. With the Rasengan gathered in his palm, he prepared to deliver a fatal blow. In the steam, Rasa's vision and senses were severely restricted, and he could not detect Liuxia's true position.

Rasa felt Liuxia's approach, and a sense of unease rose in his heart. The steam obstructed his vision, and his senses were disrupted by the massive chakra fluctuations on the battlefield, making it impossible to accurately pinpoint Liuxia's location. He could only rely on his intuition, reinforcing his Magnet Release: Gold Dust defense in an attempt to withstand the incoming attack.

However, it was only when Liuxia was truly upon him that Rasa realized the gravity of the crisis. Liuxia's palm pressed forward with the Rasengan, and the high-speed rotating chakra sphere slammed directly into Rasa's gold dust defense. Unable to withstand the force of the Rasengan's rotation, the gold dust shield shattered instantly.

Rasa was struck by the power of the Rasengan, sent flying backward, and landed heavily on the ground. He felt a deep sense of shock and self-doubt; he had never imagined he could be defeated so thoroughly.

"This... this is impossible..." Rasa gasped for air, his heart filled with resentment and confusion. He began to question his own strength, his confidence, and his pride. Lying on the ground and looking up at the sky, he felt a sense of defeat he had never known before. Pakura witnessed Rasa's defeat, and a sense of powerlessness welled up in her heart—could there really be such a genius?

"It's over..."