Coercion

But this was only the beginning. After the Shadow Clone on the right failed in its attack, Qian's Shadow Clone on the left also launched its assault.

What it used was likewise the Water Release ninjutsu that countered Fire Release the hardest.

A column of water suddenly took shape, bursting up from beneath the lake. Roshi had no time to react and was instantly launched into the sky.

This was none other than another Rank B Ninjutsu Qian had mastered—Water Release: Water Formation Pillar!

All this time, this technique had never had much of a standout showing in his hands, but today it was exceptionally suited to the situation.

Hiss, hiss, hiss—

The piercing sound of water vaporizing rang out.

The top of the water column collided with the high-temperature lava on Roshi's body, giving off vast amounts of white steam and making Roshi look almost as if he were riding clouds and mist.

But if he had a choice, Roshi absolutely would not have wanted to be in this position.

Leaving aside whether he could withstand the violent impact when the water column disappeared and he fell from the sky, just being suspended in midair with nothing to block attacks made him feel extremely uneasy.

And yet, what he feared came to pass.

Seeing the Shadow Clone on the left succeed in one move, Qian did not hesitate at all. He immediately extended his right hand and used the Rank A hand-seal-less ninjutsu—Rasengan—condensing a high-density Chakra sphere in the center of his palm.

Then, as he poured Wind Release Chakra into it, it became the Rank S Ninjutsu—Wind Style: Rasenshuriken!

At once, an ear-piercing grinding sound spread from Qian's palm.

The enormous Wind Style: Shuriken spun continuously, faster and faster, tearing through the surrounding air until even Qian's figure