"However, I'm not weak either. Your speed just now was too fast and caught me off guard. Now I need to get serious."
Araki spoke calmly.
As he spoke, he began to control his breathing, causing his chest to rise and fall continuously.
Through these changes in breathing, he felt the blood flow throughout his body gradually change, which in turn guided the increase in his heart rate. Streams of green Chakra were spreading throughout his body at an alarming speed.
As the green Chakra spread throughout his body, the activity of his cells began to increase rapidly, instantly dispelling all fatigue and pain, putting Araki's body in an excellent state.
"Are you alright?"
Little A stared at Araki suspiciously, his eyes clearly showing disbelief. However, he could vaguely sense that Araki's body seemed to have undergone some kind of change, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"Alright, let me see if you're just being stubborn or if you really have the skills."
Little A sneered. He rarely gave his opponents a second chance, so even if he chose to attack Araki again, it didn't mean that he had already accepted Araki. He was just bored.
Whoosh!
Little A's ankle twitched slightly, and she burst forward again, shooting out like a cannonball. She charged towards Araki at incredible speed, instantly engulfing the brief space between them.
It's here!
Araki's eyes lit up, and he instantly mobilized all the green Chakra in his body, gathering it towards his right fist.
Buzzing...
This process happened in the blink of an eye, and the Chakra was already gathered. Then, Araki raised his right fist and met Little A's fist directly, following the method of using the Chakra Enhanced Strength.
Araki's Chakra Enhanced Strength was not taught to him by Tsunade-sensei. When Tsunade was teaching him, his focus was not on Chakra Enhanced Strength, but on Medical Ninjutsu. Therefore, he did not spend his energy learning Chakra Enhanced Strength, nor did he learn Yin Seal or similar techniques.
However, as Araki's control over Chakra became more and more profound, he was able to control the Chakra within his body at will.
With this foundation, Araki could concentrate his Chakra in his fist when controlling Chakra, and then unleash the compressed Chakra the moment his fist touched an object, creating a strong shockwave and causing immense destructive power.
Araki understood the principle of the Super Chakra Enhanced Strength Chakra Enhanced Strength and had already mastered the method of using it, but he had hardly used it in actual combat and had no relevant experience.
He chose to use his Chakra Enhanced Strength now because he wanted to clash head-on with Little A and see if he would still be at a disadvantage after the collision, given that his green Chakra combined with the Chakra Enhanced Strength.
As for other methods of combat, after seeing Little A's attack, he had already thought of many options, such as dodging and then attacking, or using a drug to incapacitate Little A, or even using Medical Ninjutsu to deflect force and coordinate with her meridians to dismantle Little A's offensive...
Araki had come up with many ways to fight, all without using Wood Release Ninjutsu, but he had already abandoned all of them.
Araki knew very well that Little A was a battle maniac. If he wanted Ai to be truly convinced, he would have to defeat him through a head-on confrontation. This would not only give him a strong morale advantage but also leave a shadow in Little A's heart. This would significantly reduce the arrogance of the Kumogakure as a whole in the future, and thus had some strategic significance.
Something's not right!
When Little A threw a punch at Araki, he felt Araki's fist and a sense of foreboding suddenly arose in his heart. This feeling had only ever appeared when he was facing his father before, and now it suddenly made him feel very uneasy.
no!
We can no longer rely solely on physical strength to attack.
Something seemed off about that punch.
Forcing it might lead to injury.
Thinking of this, Little A's entire body immediately surged with powerful Lightning Release Chakra. Instantly, streams of electricity surged through her body, and a visible Lightning Release Chakra Armor appeared on the outer layer of her skin.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode!
Little A officially entered Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
To be able to unleash such terrifying Lightning Release Nintaijutsu at such a young age, regardless of the opponent he faces, makes him a standout among the younger generation of ninjas.
" Lightning Straight!"
With the boost from Lightning Release Chakra, Little A's speed underwent a qualitative change. On top of her already extremely fast speed, she became even faster, appearing in front of Araki like lightning and meeting Araki's fist head-on.
At that very moment, the two fists collided, instantly creating a loud explosion.
boom!!!
With that sound, both Araki and Little A were sent flying backward. Neither of them was able to stabilize themselves amidst such a terrifying collision of forces, which was an extremely difficult feat.
However, neither of them suffered any loss of fighting ability after the collision. Both regained their balance immediately after losing their balance and landed on the ground.
"Is this the Lightning Release Armor?"
Araki muttered to himself, remembering how he had seen the Fourth Raikage use Lightning Release Armor when he watched Naruto, and how he had heard that it was an extremely powerful and terrifying Nintaijutsu. However, he never expected that he would be able to witness it so soon.
"Indeed very strong!"
Araki sighed from the bottom of his heart. Just now, during the clash, he hadn't clearly sensed how the latter had managed to channel Lightning Release Chakra within his body in that way.
However, this question opened a door to a new world for him.
In the past, he had been thinking about how to integrate green Chakra with his body. He usually just instinctively let the green Chakra replenish wherever it was weak. Occasionally, he could mobilize it, but only when using Wood Release Ninjutsu. As for how to use the green Chakra that could be perfectly compatible with the cells of his body in a wider range of applications, there were still many things that were unclear to him.
But now he felt he had vaguely found the answer. Even if it wasn't the standard answer, it was very close to what he had in mind. After all, the Kumogakure could combine Lightning Release Chakra with the body's cells. While this required stimulating the cells through the properties of Lightning Release Chakra, his green Chakra could do the same thing, and it was even gentler. It could not only enhance the strength of the cells, but also effectively repair them, taking into account the ability to heal itself.
If one were to master the Kumogakure's method of using Lightning Release Chakra, and then imitate it by using green Chakra, the final result might far exceed that of Lightning Release Chakra.
That's why the stronger the Lightning Release Nintaijutsu is now, the more excited Araki feels.
"This hand..."
Araki lowered his eyelids slightly, feeling the tingling sensation coursing through his right hand. The green Chakra on it was rapidly recovering. Just moments before, his right hand had been broken by Little A's powerful impact during the collision.
Araki rarely suffers setbacks in battles involving physical prowess, but in this sparring match, he was utterly defeated. The Lightning Release Armor seemed to be forged from steel, and its dense Chakra possessed extremely strong defensive properties. He could tell that Little A might not have been injured at all.
You surprised me!
After Little A stood still, his face remained silent for a moment, then suddenly he revealed a bright smile, his eyes filled with intense excitement. He had also felt a sense of lingering unease about Araki's punch.
If he hadn't activated his Lightning Release Chakra at the crucial moment, his right hand might have been broken. The powerful impact completely deformed his Lightning Release Armor, and the distorted Chakra caused a strong numbness in his hand. If it weren't for his tough muscles, which absorbed much of the damage, he wouldn't be in such a relaxed state now.
"Should we continue playing?"
Araki shook his right hand. The effects of the green Chakra were incredibly strong. In just such a short time, he recovered immediately. The broken bones were completely regenerated and restored, the fatigue in his body was cleared away, and his overall condition even improved.
"Are you alright?"
Little A's gaze towards Araki had changed, and his brows furrowed slightly. Just moments before, he had clearly felt Araki's bones crack. Adhering to the principle of stopping short of a friendly exchange, he had intended to end the day there, but he hadn't expected Araki to say such a thing, which made him re-evaluate this young man he hadn't previously thought highly of.
"Certainly."
Araki clenched his right fist again, adopting a fighting stance, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "I can fight all day long."
"I'd be happy to oblige!"
Little A's eyes sparkled; it was as if he had found a kindred spirit, and his heart, which had been dormant for countless years, suddenly stirred.
He was taught by his father at a very young age and showed amazing talent in the field of Nintaijutsu. As a result, in his subsequent training, he showed a nearly unparalleled advantage, making his peers in the village no match for him.
Normally, if he wanted to spar, he could only find some strong Jonin. However, Jonin are an important resource in the village and have to deal with a lot of things. They have very limited energy and would not easily spend their precious leisure time sparring with a child like him.
Over time, he had very few partners to spar with; they were either peers who couldn't keep up with his strength or Jonin who didn't want to talk Jonin him.
However, at this moment, Araki's appearance has greatly filled the void in his heart, giving him a feeling of excitement.
Chapter 57 Speed and Power
Konoha: Nobody knew I could use Wood Release! Chapter 57 Speed and Power
Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!
The sounds of primal physical collisions echoed continuously among the peaks of Kumogakure, reverberating through the mist-shrouded valleys.
Gradually.
over time.
Night fell on Kumogakure, shrouding the mountains in a hazy darkness.
"I'm not playing anymore!"
Little A was the first to stop, panting heavily, clearly indicating that the intense exercise he had been doing had put a tremendous strain on his body.
His forehead was covered in sweat, and his training clothes clung to his body, making his strong muscle lines even more prominent.
"Comfortable!"
"This feels so good!"
"I can't remember the last time I felt this good!"
Despite feeling the fatigue and pain in his body, Little A's smile brightened. In a way, he was almost a martial arts fanatic, and only by fighting could he feel the most genuine joy.
Compared to that, everything else seems insignificant.
"Same to you."
Araki nodded silently. His body was also soaked with sweat. Even though he had stopped, his heart was still pounding wildly. He had not yet recovered from the extremely high intensity of the previous experience and was still under such stimulation.
He had never felt such pressure when he trained with Might Teacher Duy before, when the other party was just a boy not much older than him.
Judging solely from physical attributes, his opponent was undoubtedly the strongest person he had ever seen. His solid muscles were like blocks of steel, and combined with the Kumogakure's Lightning Release Nintaijutsu, the physical strength he unleashed surpassed that of Might Teacher Duy.
Of course, Araki silently added a condition in his mind: under normal static physical strength, if Might Teacher Duy were to use the Eight Gates with a desperate resolve, then he would be even stronger within that specific time.
However, even so, it is enough to highlight Little A's strength. After all, what the opponent used was a conventional power, rather than a temporary power that was unleashed by opening some special mode or forbidden technique, which would require bearing greater and more backlash effects afterward. However, the Nintaijutsu of Kumogakure does not have such negative effects; it is completely conventional individual strength.
I'll be waiting for you here tomorrow.
Little A gave Araki a deep look, as if trying to memorize the boy's appearance. At this moment, the only person who could inspire such qualities in him was the one before him; no one else could match his current strength.
"Good."
Araki nodded lightly; he had the same idea. They had sparred here for a whole afternoon, engaging in head-on clashes that were extremely taxing on their stamina. Even with the green Chakra constantly replenishing his energy, he still felt somewhat exhausted.
This feeling of exhaustion was far greater than when he was practicing on his own, after all, the intensity of this sparring was much greater.
However, during this process, he vaguely realized that he had gained some understanding of Taijutsu. It was an indescribable feeling. He had not specifically studied Taijutsu before. He had just been having a clash of strength with Little A. But in the process of continuous clashes, he discovered some secrets of Little A's power generation.
However, he hadn't had a chance to think about these issues carefully, and he needed this time to reflect on them.
immediately.
Neither of them said anything more.
They all turned and left.
Little A walked towards his residence without looking back. Now his legs felt numb. It wasn't that he didn't want to fight anymore, but that he couldn't fight anymore.
"These are the Konoha Ninja?"
As Little A left, his brows were tightly furrowed, and he muttered to himself. He didn't believe that Araki was just the weakest person in that house, but since he couldn't easily defeat Araki, he had no reason to challenge the others in the house.