Bounties
Kakashi Squad was assigned to remain at the Curse Mark on the rock, shouldering an important mission—to hold their post and wait for the other team members to find the Forbidden Talisman before tearing it off together. This decision seemed simple, but in reality, it contained enormous risks and responsibilities. However, Guy had full confidence in his teammates, firmly believing that they could handle this arduous task.
Time ticked by, and the members of Kakashi Squad remained on edge, not daring to relax for a moment. Finally, they received news that the other team members had found the Forbidden Talisman seal, so they immediately sprang into action, preparing to remove the Curse Mark.
The moment the Curse Mark was torn off, something unexpected happened. A powerful force suddenly surged from the previously calm surroundings, like a raging wave, sweeping towards Kakashi Squad. Immediately afterwards, clones identical to each member of Guy's team simultaneously appeared in the other four nearby areas!
These clones not only looked exactly like the original, but also used the exact same ninjutsu, as if they had stepped out of a mirror. They quickly surrounded Kakashi Squad, forming an impenetrable encirclement.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, Neji stared in astonishment, momentarily at a loss for what to do. He had never encountered such a bizarre situation before. Where did these clones come from? And what was their purpose?
At this critical, life-or-death moment, Akai didn't hesitate for a second. He made a crucial decision quickly and decisively. He knew very well that time was life and there could be no delay. So, without hesitation, he ordered the rest of the team to go to the other four locations of the Curse Mark. This would not only distract the enemy but also increase the chances of finding and removing all the Forbidden Talisman.
However, Guy was, after all, a battle-hardened and experienced ninja. He quickly regained his composure and realized that the current situation was extremely critical. He immediately adjusted his mindset and fearlessly engaged in a thrilling and extremely intense duel with another "self".
Although these clones were created through ninjutsu, they did not expend stamina like humans do during prolonged battles. On the contrary, after round after round of intense clashes, Neji's stamina was greatly depleted, and he began to feel increasingly strained, finding it difficult to keep up with the clones' attack rhythm, gradually putting him at a disadvantage in the battle.
Just when Neji was cornered by the enemy and at his wit's end, his heart was filled with despair and fear. The enemy's attacks came like Zhou Yu, and he was powerless to resist, so he could only retreat step by step.
Standing to the side, Rock Lee watched Neji's predicament with growing anxiety. He knew that if Neji couldn't pull himself together, they would all face immense danger.
Suddenly, Rock Lee shouted at the top of his lungs, "Neji, you must understand that only by surpassing your current self can you possibly defeat the formidable enemy before you!" This shout was like a thunderclap, exploding in Neji's ears.
Neji to awaken from a dream, as if he had suddenly seen a glimmer of light in the darkness. Rock Lee's words flashed through his mind, and a strong fighting spirit surged within him.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He knew that this was a life-or-death moment; if he couldn't defeat his opponent, not only would he lose his life, but he might also endanger his teammates.
Thinking this, Neji gritted his teeth and decided to use his trump card technique—Bagua Mountain-Shattering Strike! This was a move he had never used in actual combat because it required a huge amount of physical strength and energy, but at this moment, he had no other choice.
Neji concentrated all his strength, gathering chakra in his palm, and then thrust it forward with tremendous force. The Eight Trigrams Mountain-Shattering Strike, with unparalleled power, flew straight towards the enemy like a cannonball.
He took a deep breath, composed himself, and decided to unleash his strongest move, Bagua Mountain-Shattering Strike!
With Neji's roar, his chakra seemed to ignite, surging wildly into his hands like a raging torrent. His palm was pulled forward involuntarily by a powerful force.
The power of this attack was astonishing, its momentum like a thunderbolt, unstoppable. The torrent of chakra that gathered together, like a volcanic eruption, slammed into the clone created by the Mirror Attacker Technique with boundless force. With a loud bang, the clone was instantly shattered, turning into countless fragments that scattered in all directions.
Time flies, and before we knew it, we were in the Fourth Shinobi World War. The scale of this war was unprecedented. In this magnificent war, Neji and Hinata were assigned to the Second Division, becoming members of the Allied Shinobi Forces, and shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting their homeland.
After one thrilling and intense battle after another, Neji's body had reached its limit. His excessive use of the Byakugan caused his eyes to ache unbearably, as if a million ants were gnawing at them. Not only that, he also had many injuries on his body, each wound throbbing with pain, making him suffer terribly.
Shortly after he and Kiba Inuzuka left the front lines, Neji suddenly felt a wave of dizziness, and his vision blurred. His body felt as if it had lost its support, and he swayed precariously. His legs suddenly felt as if all the strength had been drained from them, becoming limp and powerless, as if they had lost the ability to support his body. His knees involuntarily bent, and then he was pushed down as if by a tremendous force, crashing heavily onto the hard ground.
This sudden turn of events startled Kiba, who rushed over, quickly crouched down, and carefully helped Neji to his feet. Kiba looked at Neji with concern and anxiously asked, "Neji, how are you feeling? Are you hurt anywhere? Are you alright?"
Neji's face was ashen, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He forced open his eyes, enduring the excruciating pain, his gaze unfocused as he looked at Kiba's face. His lips trembled slightly as he weakly replied, "I... I'm fine, just a little tired..."
However, Kiba was fully aware of Neji's condition. He frowned, thinking to himself: Neji's injuries were definitely not minor, and continuing to push himself would only make things worse. So, he earnestly advised, "Neji, stop pushing yourself. Your body has reached its limit; continuing like this could be life-threatening. You should go back to the medical ward immediately and receive professional treatment."
However, despite Kiba's persuasion, Neji shook his head without hesitation. His eyes were unusually firm, seemingly unwavering. He clenched his teeth and said in a low, powerful voice, "No, I cannot leave the battlefield. Everyone is fighting valiantly; how can I desert at this crucial moment?"
Despite Neji's resolute attitude, his physical condition was deteriorating rapidly. He was completely exhausted and extremely weak, to the point that he could no longer distinguish Kiba and Akamaru.
At this critical moment, the Obito Uchiha successfully revived the Ten-Tails! This sudden turn of events instantly made the already tense battlefield situation extremely dire.
Neji other members of the Allied Shinobi Forces received an urgent order to immediately go to the battlefield to support Naruto and the others. Neji, enduring his physical discomfort, struggled to his feet and rushed to the battlefield with his team.
His steps were somewhat unsteady, as if he might fall to the ground at any moment, but he had only one thought in his mind—he couldn't stop! He gritted his teeth and used all his strength to move forward step by step.
On the battlefield, the Ten-Tails unleashed a powerful Wood-Style: Cutting Sprigs Jutsu, sending countless enormous wooden spikes hurtling towards Naruto and his companions like raindrops. These spikes, like deadly arrows, carried a chilling aura that sent shivers down everyone's spines.
Seeing these deadly attacks about to hit Naruto, Neji didn't hesitate at all. He charged forward like an arrow released from a bow.
He tried to use the Rotation technique to block the attack, but due to exhaustion, his movements became sluggish, and he couldn't activate the ninjutsu in time.
In the end, with no other choice, Neji resolutely chose to use his own body to withstand the Ten-Tails' terrifying Wood-Style: Cutting Sprigs Jutsu. Countless sharp wooden thorns mercilessly pierced his body like a torrential rain, and instantly, blood gushed out from all parts of his body like a spring, staining the ground beneath him red.
Neji's body seemed to have all its strength drained away, and he slowly collapsed to the ground. His life came to an end at this moment, but in his last moments before dying, his gaze passed through the Bloody Mist Era before him and landed on Naruto and Hinata not far away.
When he saw that Naruto and Hinata were safe and sound, the Ōishi that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted. A slight smile appeared on his lips, a smile of relief. In this smile, there was no pain or regret, only peace of mind and blessings for his friends.
With Neji's sacrifice, the Caged Bird Seal on his forehead, which had bound him for life, gradually dissipated like smoke. This Curse Mark, which had once been an inescapable shackle, now vanished with his departure.
Recalling the scene from the third preliminary round of the Chunin Exams, Neji displayed formidable strength. He easily overwhelmed Hinata with his signature Gentle Fist technique, causing Hinata to suffer severe internal injuries and even vomit blood and collapse. Just as he was about to deliver the final blow to Hinata, Might Guy and the others intervened in time to protect Hinata.
However, his duel with Neji during the third official match of the Chunin Exams was breathtaking.
Neji moved with incredible agility, darting across the arena like a ghost. He skillfully used his chakra and Gentle Fist pressure point techniques to precisely strike his pressure points, successfully immobilizing him.
Faced with Neji's fierce offensive, he did not choose to give up easily. Instead, in his desperate situation, he activated the Nine-Tails- Tails chakra hidden within him. This powerful force surged through his body like a raging torrent, instantly greatly enhancing his strength.
Using the power of the Nine-Tails' chakra, he launched a surprise attack from underground. He burst out of the ground with Inazuma speed and slammed into Neji with overwhelming force, sending the unsuspecting Neji flying.
Ultimately, he won the match in such an amazing way that everyone was amazed.
During his mission to retrieve Sasuke, he encountered another powerful opponent— Kidomaru.
This life-or-death struggle was exceptionally intense, with both sides exchanging blows and refusing to give an inch. He unleashed a series of exquisite martial arts techniques, each move and stance containing boundless power, engaging in a thrilling confrontation with Kidomaru.
During the fierce battle, he cleverly used the spider silk attached to the arrows fired by Kidomaru to kill him with Gentle Fist techniques, successfully completing his mission.
Moreover, he once again demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom in the operation to rescue Gaara.
To break the Five-Seal Barrier, Neji, Might Guy, Rock Lee, Tenten acted together. They split into four Five-Seal Barrier, each heading to a location marked with Forbidden Talisman, and simultaneously tore off the Forbidden Talisman, successfully breaking the barrier and creating favorable conditions for rescuing Gaara. Just as the Forbidden Talisman were torn off, something unexpected happened—a clone of Neji appeared before him.
After a thrilling and extremely fierce battle, Neji finally unleashed his ultimate move—the Eight Trigrams Mountain-Shattering Strike—and successfully defeated the enemy.
Neji clasped his hands tightly together, chanting incantations as if casting some kind of mysterious spell. At the same time, his chakra surged like a turbulent wave, continuously converging into his palms.
With a roar from Neji, his palm, imbued with all his strength, shot forward like a volcanic eruption. The power of this palm was astonishing, like a thunderbolt, carrying the force of an overturned mountain, and directly struck the clone created by the Mirror Attacker Technique.
With a deafening roar, the clone was instantly shattered, scattering into countless fragments. The power of this palm strike was immense; it not only completely destroyed the clone but also caused the surrounding air to vibrate and hum.
The fact that Neji defeated was none other than the captain of the Moke Pirates is truly astonishing! This captain not only possesses multiple Devil Fruit Ability but is also a Great Swordsman whose strength is beyond imagination. He is known as the "Fifth Emperor," a title that speaks volumes about his terrifying status in the pirate world.
Even more astonishing is that his bounty is a staggering 6.63 billion Beli! Such an enormous bounty undoubtedly demonstrates the immense threat he poses to the World Government.
Along with this captain, several of his important crew members were also mentioned. First was Enel, the vice-captain of the Moke Pirates, Logia Devil Fruit User with the Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and a bounty of 3.315 billion Beli. His Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability allowed him to control lightning and unleash powerful electric attacks, making him an extremely dangerous enemy.
Next is King, one of the captains of the Wano Country the Moke Pirates. He is a Zoan- Zoan Dragon-Dragon Fruit user, specifically the Ancient Zoan, Pteranodon Form, with a bounty of 2.26 billion Beli. He can transform into Pteranodon, possessing powerful flight and attack capabilities, making him an opponent with absolute advantage in the air.
There's also Shiryu, a member of the Moke Pirates, former Chief Warden of Impel Down, combat commander-in-chief, Great Swordsman, Logia Fruit user—the Static- Static-Static Fruit —with a bounty of 2.23 billion Beli. His Static- Devil Fruit Ability allows him to manipulate static electricity, inflicting fatal damage on enemies, and his swordsmanship is also unparalleled.
Finally, there's O-Tama, the Paramecia Devil Fruit User, whose existence is truly remarkable, with a bounty of two billion! O-Tama's Millet-Millet Fruit ability is nothing short of amazing, allowing her to create dumplings of all shapes and sizes at will. These dumplings not only serve as powerful weapons to attack enemies but also possess unique special effects, making her incredibly effective in battle.
Queen, the "Plague," is a scientist with considerable strength, much like the Moke Pirates. He possesses the Zoan Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Brachiosaurus Form, and has a bounty of 1.88 billion Beli. Queen's Brachiosaurus Form grants him immense strength and a resilient physique, making him a formidable opponent in battle.
Weevil, a member of the Moke Pirates, was once one of the Shichibukai. His Zoan Ancient-type Bloodthirsty Kong Form is feared by all, and his bounty is 1.67 billion Beli. Weevil's Bloodthirsty Kong Form grants him superhuman strength and speed, as well as terrifying regenerative abilities, making him virtually invincible in battle.
Issho, the vice-captain and chief of security of the Moke Pirates, possesses the astonishing Paramecia Gravity Devil Fruit Ability. Issho can freely manipulate gravity, exerting immense pressure on his enemies, and his bounty is a staggering 1.65 billion Beli.
Finally, there's Yamato, the wife of the captain of the Moke Pirates. Her strength is unfathomable. Her Zoan - Dog-Dog Fruit, Mythical Zoan, and Okuchi no Makami form make her an extremely powerful warrior.
This ability not only grants her formidable offensive power but also agile movements. In battle, she is like a ferocious beast, making it difficult for enemies to withstand her attacks. Her bounty of sixteen to thirty billion Beli is also ample proof of her strength and dangerousness.
Equally powerful as Yamato is "Drought" Jack. He is the leader of the Moke Pirates on Onigashima and possesses the Zoan - Elephant-Elephant Fruit, Ancient Zoan form, Mammoth Form. This form grants him immense strength and defense, making him virtually invincible in battle. His bounty of 1.535 billion Beli is a testament to his terrifying power.
In addition, the Moke Pirates also have a formidable vice-commander, Gizzas Jesus Burgess. He is Zoan - Mythical Zoan Calamity Hound Form, and his bounty is a staggering 1.51 billion Beli. His ability allows him to unleash powerful fire attacks in battle, posing a significant threat to his enemies.
At this critical moment, Akai made a decisive and crucial decision without hesitation. Knowing that time was of the essence and there could be no delay, he resolutely ordered the rest of the team to go to the other four locations of the Curse Mark to ensure that all the Forbidden Talisman could be found and removed as soon as possible.
"Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, one of the captains of the Wano Country Guard of the Moke Pirates, former Shichibukai, with a bounty of 1.38 billion Beli!"
Ashura Doji, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster, with a bounty of 1.378 billion Beli.
"Inuarashi, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster, with a bounty of 1.245 billion Beli."
"Nekomamushi, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster, with a bounty of 1.236 billion Beli."
"Denjiro, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster, with a bounty of 1.13 billion Beli."
"Sugar, a special member of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Devil Fruit User, has a bounty of 1,143 million Beli."
Kawamatsu, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 1.12 billion Beli.
"Ape King Burns, a member of the Moke Pirates, possesses the Zoan Fruit - Baboon-Baboon Fruit, with a bounty of 960 million Beli!"
"Katarina Demi, a member of the Moke Pirates, possesses the Paramecia Fruit, the Bounce- Bouncy-Bouncy Fruit, and has a bounty of 830 million Beli."
"Kikunojo, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster, with a bounty of 734 million Beli."
"Avalo Pizarro, a member of the Moke Pirates, Zoan - Mythical Zoan in its Qiongqi Form, with a bounty of 712 million Beli."
Kin'emon, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, Swordmaster with a bounty of 710 million Beli.
Kanjuro, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, is Paramecia Devil Fruit User, and has a bounty of 702 million Beli.
"Who's Foz, a member of the Moke Pirates, Zoan Cat-Cat Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Saber-Toothed Tiger Form, bounty 666 million Beli."
"Raizo, one of the Nine Red Scabbards of Wano Country, a ninja, with a bounty of 660 million Beli."
"Izo, former captain of the 16th division of the Whitebeard Pirates, with a bounty of 640 million Beli."
"Black Maria, a member of the Moke Pirates, possesses the Zoan Spider- Spider-Spider Fruit, Ancient Zoan Rosamygale Grauvogeli Tarantula form, and costs 566 million Beli."
"Sasaki, Zoan, Dragon- Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Triceratops Form, Bounty: 552 million Beli."
"Ulti, Zoan Dragon-Dragon Fruit user, Ancient Zoan, Pachycephalosaurus Form, bounty 530 million Beli."
Page One, Zoan- Zoan Dragon-Dragon Fruit user, Ancient Zoan Spinosaurus Form, bounty 520 million Beli.
"Ata, the dual-wielding cook of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Devil Fruit User, Swordmaster, with a bounty of 412 million Beli."
Kozuki Hiyori, also known as Komurasaki, was formerly the princess of Wano Country and is now the queen of Wano Country. Swordmaster with a bounty of 300 million Beli.
"Brook, musician Swordmaster of the Moke Pirates, Devil Fruit User the Paramecia Yomi no Mi (Revive-Revive Fruit), bounty 230 million Beli."
"Rebecca, a member of the Moke Pirates, possesses Zoan Flood Dragon Form Fruit, and has a bounty of 220 million Beli."
"Perona, a member of the Moke Pirates, Paramecia Devil Fruit User), with a bounty of 210 million Beli."
"Monet, a member of the Moke Pirates, Logia Devil Fruit User —with a bounty of 195 million Beli."
"Sugar, a member of the Moke Pirates, Devil Fruit User, with a bounty of 156 million Beli."