Araki's figure seemed to transform into a series of afterimages.
They attacked the oncoming Kumogakure ninjas at an incredible speed.
His attack style wasn't particularly sophisticated; it was all about simple, brutal punches that landed squarely. Each punch was imbued with terrifying green Chakra and delivered in a strange, calligraphic style.
Kacha!
Kacha!
Kacha!
The crisp sound continued unabated.
The Kumogakure ninjas who were attacked by Araki immediately heard clear cracking sounds of bones breaking.
Then screams rang out continuously.
From the perspective of these Kumogakure ninjas, they were the ones who launched the sneak attack. Especially after witnessing the conflict between Araki and Minato, they realized that they had a plan to catch the unsuspecting. In addition, their strength was very high; each of them was an elite among the Genin. Moreover, they had the support of Chunin and one Jonin behind them, which made them not too hesitant when they attacked.
However, they were unaware that Araki had sensed their presence the moment they charged towards them. Furthermore, Araki had sparred with Little A for a day beforehand and had a general understanding of the fighting style of the Kumogakure ninjas. He could easily break through these people with his strongest attacks and was not too nervous. In addition, with the extremely powerful force of his Chakra Enhanced Strength, each punch was enough to incapacitate these Kumogakure ninjas.
but...
Because these Kumogakure ninjas were so physically strong, each of them had paid meticulous attention to physical training during their physique training sessions. This allowed them to survive Araki's punch without dying on the spot, though they were no longer able to participate in the battle.
This sudden turn of events caused the Kumogakure ninjas who had rushed forward to retreat before they could even be attacked by Araki, creating a moment of confusion.
The Genin in front of them gave them a feeling similar to Little A, which instilled a sense of fear in them from the bottom of their hearts.
"You little brat..."
Upon seeing this scene, Nankain Kong slightly shrank back. This was unexpected; he hadn't anticipated that there was such a person among the Konoha's ranks. He then clenched his fists tightly, his figure flashed, and he leaped high into the air, charging down towards Araki.
Chapter 67 The Death of Nankai!
Konoha: Nobody knew I could Wood Release! Chapter 67: The Death of Nankai!
" Araki..."
Minato wanted to rush forward immediately after being pushed away by Araki, but considering Araki's words, he chose to stay by Kushina's side.
After all, he cared a lot about Kushina.
However, he had no idea what had happened, and judging from Kushina's reaction, she showed no surprise whatsoever, as if she had expected all of this from the very beginning.
Is there some kind of conspiracy involved?
Minato frowned deeply, suddenly sensing that there was some secret between Araki and Kushina that he didn't know.
But now was not the time to think, because the Kumogakure ninjas were already charging towards them. Just as he was thinking about how to help Araki and relieve his burden, he saw Araki, like a war god, continuously throwing punches at the Kumogakure ninjas. Each punch was accompanied by an explosive sound of bones cracking, directly maximizing the sensory stimulation.
For a moment, the Kumogakure ninjas on the scene were confused and dared not attack Araki. But it was in this brief moment that Nankain recovered and personally went to attack Araki.
"Not good!"
Minato was suddenly startled. He knew very well that Nankain was Jonin Kumogakure and also the chief examiner of this Chunin Ninja Exams.
This person personally ventured into the battlefield of the Chunin Ninja Exams, undoubtedly to achieve some purpose; according to Araki, it's very likely for Kushina.
Now, Nankain is personally attacking Araki, and judging from his explosive muscles and the electric sparks emanating from his body, he has no intention of holding back at all; he clearly intends to kill Araki.
This made Minato nervous. At this moment, he hated his own strength, realizing he wasn't that strong. After all, if he were only dealing with these low- Genin from Kumogakure, he wouldn't have anything to fear. But Nankain was Jonin, and judging from the Lightning Release Armor she wore, her defense was practically maxed out.
Minato's first reaction was to hope that Araki could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to come to his side, but in just a moment he realized that the Flying Thunder God Technique was his own, not Araki's. He could get to Araki's side, but it wouldn't be of any use whatsoever.
This gave him a feeling of helplessness.
Just as Minato was immersed in this special feeling, Kushina, who was standing behind him, had a smile on her face. Even she herself didn't know why, but even though the opponent she was facing was Nankain, she felt that Araki could deal with it very easily.
"Go to hell!"
The moment Nankain jumped, she entered Lightning Release Chakra Mode, then raised her right arm high like a scythe, aiming directly at Araki's neck.
This simple move alone demonstrated his status in Kumogakure. After all, almost everyone in Kumogakure practices Nintaijutsu, but very few can actually use the Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
Aside from the Third Raikage and the future Fourth Raikage, there are very few people who are qualified to learn this Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Not everyone is qualified to learn it, and even if they were, they might not be able to learn it.
This violent lightning condensed on his body, stimulating the vitality of all his muscles. With his speed, strength and defense reaching their peak, Nankain, who was already physically strong, looked like a demon god. He charged directly at Araki without leaving any chance whatsoever.
With Nankain's intervention, the Kumogakure ninjas present all showed relaxed expressions. Araki's explosive punches had brought them a strong sense of psychological pressure, making them somewhat afraid to face Araki.
Just when everyone was at their most helpless, Nankain immediately stepped in, stabilizing the situation and restoring peace to everyone's hearts.
Just when the Kumogakure ninjas present thought Araki was about to be killed, Araki made a move that shocked everyone present: he stood still, raised his right fist, condensed Chakra in his fist, and assumed a stance to fight against Nankain.
This sight brought knowing smiles to the faces of the Kumogakure ninjas present. They looked at Araki as if he were a clown, since in the entire Kumogakure, not many people dared to confront Nankain head-on like this. Or, strictly speaking, apart from the Third Raikage, no one dared to say that they could defeat Nankain in such a confrontation.
Now, this Xiao Gui Genin dares to confront Nankain head-on, giving them an indescribable feeling, as if they could immediately see the bloody scene of Araki being smashed to pieces.
"Snort!"
Nankain snorted coldly at the same time. It rushed towards Araki at an increasingly faster speed, and the distance between it and Araki was getting closer and closer. It had a very strong confidence in its own strength, especially when facing such a Xiao Gui. It felt extremely accomplished and the actor could see the dawn of victory.
boom!
With a loud crash, Araki was slammed into the ground by Nankain's fist, just like an explosion, kicking up clouds of dust.
"Um?"
A big question mark suddenly popped into Nankain's mind, because when they collided, he did not feel a sense of evenly matched strength. Instead, it was as if he had punched a balloon directly. Although he was very strong and the balloon had exploded, he did not feel like he had actually defeated his opponent.
However, at that moment, along with the dust kicked up by his punch, streams of colorless and odorless air gathered towards his body, mixed in with the dust, and were not particularly noticeable. At first, Nankain did not notice them.
Where are they?
Nankain looked around in confusion, because when he launched the attack, he knew very well that it did not hit Araki directly; the latter must have used some special method.
But this person seemed to have vanished into thin air, and no matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find him.
"Clown."
Nankain couldn't help but curse, then shifted her gaze to Kushina, and then looked at Minato who was guarding her. She then clenched her fist and walked step by step towards Minato, exuding an overwhelming sense of pressure.
"Your companion has already escaped, now it's your turn. But don't worry, after you die, we'll find your companion soon and send him to join you on your journey."
After Nankain finished speaking, she suddenly had a strange feeling. The Minato in front of her suddenly became two, and then four, as if it was constantly casting Clone Technique.
Of course, it wasn't just Minato who Minato; even Kushina behind Minato underwent a similar transformation.
"???"
Nankain was about to ask again, but before he could even utter a sound, he felt a wave of weakness wash over him, his legs buckled, and he collapsed to the ground, completely losing consciousness.
"This..."
The Kumogakure ninjas present were utterly shocked by the scene. Every face was filled with astonishment, for they had never seen Nankain in such a state before. They were all deeply shaken and completely bewildered, having no idea what had happened.
Whoosh!
But just as everyone was wondering, a figure suddenly appeared, quickly appearing behind Nankain. He held a Kunai in his hand, the sharp blade aimed directly at Nankain's neck.
Pfft!
With a spurt of blood, Nankain's artery in her throat was severed, and blood flowed continuously. Even so, Nankain did not recover from her unconscious state.
"What did you do to Nankain?"
A Chunin from the Kumogakure camp roared hysterically at Araki. He was shocked and furious to see Nankain bleeding profusely. He wanted to appear in front of Araki and kill Araki, but he didn't have the courage because even Nankain had met with misfortune.
Not only did he lack the courage, but now none of the Kumogakure ninjas dared to approach. They knew they could rescue Nankain sooner, but given the current situation, everyone's gaze towards Araki had changed.
"Has your fighting always been this straightforward?"
Araki spoke calmly, his expression unchanging, only spreading his hands in a helpless gesture. During his fight with Little A, he noticed that Little A always fought directly, without any other tricks. To put it nicely, that was the dignity of a martial artist. They didn't seem like ninjas, but more like people who had trained.
But in reality, to Araki, each of them was a ninja. Although Araki was unwilling to admit this identity, there was one thing that resonated with him: all's fair in war.
Araki never doubted this about himself. He felt extremely proud of being able to use this special method because, as Nankain said, all they wanted to achieve was the ultimate goal, and they didn't care about the process at all, since any process could potentially lead to a change in the outcome.
"I only used a tiny bit of the drug."
Araki raised his right index finger and thumb, pinching them together in a small gesture. This gesture was visually striking, and he didn't mind explaining to the people present that everyone had inhaled some of the light as it spread, though not as directly as Nankain. So, there was still a little time before it had fully spread.
"You..."
Upon hearing these words, the Chunin was instantly enraged, his face contorting in fury. He felt this was utterly contrary to the principles of combat, and then coldly mocked, "I never expected you to resort to such despicable methods."
"Compared to your Kumogakure, I wouldn't call myself despicable, but I'm not willing to argue with you any further. Your legs should be weak by now, right?"
As Araki spoke, a slight smile appeared on his lips. He took out a Kunai, the Flying Thunder Minato Namikaze Flying Thunder God Kunai given to him by Minato Namikaze. He threaded his right index finger through the ring on the Kunai's handle, encircling it and causing Kunai to spin Kunai.
"Now it's your turn."
Araki's voice slowly rose and clearly echoed in the ears of everyone present.
"Don't think this is the end of it. Let me tell you, you killed Nankain, Lord Raikage won't let you get away with it," another Chunin immediately threatened.
What joke are you telling?
Araki's smile widened, for as the drugs continued to spread through their bodies, the situation was now completely under his control. "This is the Chunin Ninja Exams venue! Everyone who enters must sign a waiver of life or death. Your deaths have nothing to do with us. Besides, who can prove that Nankain is here?"
"You..." The Chunin was speechless at Araki's words, because this was exactly the conspiracy that their Kumogakure had set up. They had even thought of all the excuses and explanations, but now it had turned out to be Araki's words.
There's no need for further words.
Araki shook his head, his figure flashed, and he appeared directly in front of one of the Chunin, his Kunai flashing rapidly.
Pfft!
Another line of blood appeared, startling everyone.
The Chunin who had just been arguing with Araki suddenly lost all will to live.
The Kumogakure ninjas present tried to resist, but found that they had absolutely no control over their bodies. Everyone felt weak and powerless, unable to mobilize their Chakra, and had no ability to fight.
The ninjas of Kumogakure are now like lambs to the slaughter, with only death awaiting them.
"However, I still have to Nankain. If it weren't for his help, I wouldn't know how I would have spread these sleeping pills."
Araki's voice slowly rang out. When he first faced these Kumogakure ninjas, he thought of using poison, but he didn't have a very reasonable way to use it. Nankain's attack gave him a very reasonable reason.
After all, the Kumogakure ninjas present knew very well that if Nankain were to make a move, it would be perfectly normal for him to shatter Araki. No one would have imagined that such dust contained poison capable of rendering them incapable of fighting.
Chapter 68 The Invisible Hand in Konoha
Konoha: Nobody knew I could Wood Release! Chapter 68 The Invisible Hand in Konoha