Before the smoke and dust from the explosion had even cleared, a rapidly spinning ball of flesh broke through the thick smog.
" Multi-Size Technique: Human Bullet Tank "
A giant fleshy ball with a diameter of over three meters, hurtling towards them at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour, brings an extremely strong sense of oppression. Moreover, after using the Multi-Size Technique, the bodies of the Akimichi Clan ninjas will be strengthened, becoming as strong as steel; otherwise, they would just be larger targets.
The chosen ball of flesh smashed through all the trees blocking its path, its target aimed directly at Naoki Senju's back. It's not hard to see that Ryūhei Akimichi's goal was to use his superior weight to crush Naoki Senju into a meat patty.
But how can that force compare to Princess Tsunade's punch?
Naoki Senju, in a pose that defies the law of kinetic energy, abruptly stopped and turned, clenching his fist and gathering power at his waist, then delivered a punch just as he was about to be hit.
" Monster Strength Fist!"
Thump!
Naoki Senju's fist collided with the Human Bullet Tank, the dull thud remarkably clear in the silent forest. This was an extreme contest of strength, both simple and dangerous. If one were to fall behind in such a contest, the best outcome would likely be severe physical damage, and being killed in one blow would not be surprising at all.
The next second, the Human Bullet Tank flew backward at an even faster speed. Hyūga Hoheto and O Inuzuka, who had just broken out of the dust, showed no intention of supporting their teammate. They directly dodged the impact from their teammate and continued to approach the target.
" Beast Mimicry Ninjutsu · Twin Piercing Fangs."
O Inuzuka transforms into a Ninja Dog Ninja Dog, spinning rapidly with it to become two sharp tornadoes, attacking Naoki Senju from the left and right.
Facing Naoki Senju directly, Hyūga Hoheto's eyes bulged with veins, and he chopped forward with his right palm.
" Gentle Fist - Air Palm "
The high-density Chakra shockwave was aimed directly at Naoki Senju's abdomen, the most difficult part to dodge and the one with the most pressure points. If it was hit by the Air Palm, Hyūga Hoheto was confident that he could follow up with a set of Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.
The three attacks arrived almost simultaneously, quickly putting Naoki Senju in a very dangerous situation. It can only be said that they were truly the most elite Jonin, and their clan's Ninjutsu was perfectly executed, putting pressure on Naoki Senju second only to the battle against the Mizukage in Kirigakure.
Moreover, there's a prerequisite this time— the Wood Release cannot be used lightly.
"A truly brilliant attack, but the lack of support from the Akimichi Clan is your biggest mistake!"
Faced with a potentially fatal attack, Naoki Senju calmly Hand Seals:
" Three-Tails Chakra Enhanced Version: Water Release: Water Formation Pillar."
The Water Release, after being infused with the Three-Tails 'Chakra, seemed to be given a new life. The Water Formation Pillar, with a learning difficulty of only A-rank, demonstrated power no less than that of an S-rank Ninjutsu.
The cylindrical Water Formation Pillar, several meters high, not only easily blocked Hyūga Hoheto's Air Palm, but also sent O Inuzuka's Twin Piercing Fangs flying.
Using the Three-Tails 'Chakra to activate Water Release Ninjutsu is almost equivalent to enhancing all Water Release Ninjutsu. Even a simple Water Shockwave can produce the effect of a giant waterfall. No wonder Jinchūriki are valued by various villages.
Beyond the value of the Tailed Beast Cloak and the Tailed Beast itself, the ability to use the Tailed Beast's Chakra to enhance Ninjutsu is also one of the advantages of Jinchūriki.
" Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet."
After four simple seals, a roaring water dragon was born from the Water Formation Pillar. Under Naoki Senju's control, it roared and pounced on O Inuzuka had the worst chance of survival among those present.
The Hyuga Clan has the ability to reverse the Rotation battle, and the Akimichi Clan can even withstand Ninjutsu. In comparison, the Inuzuka Clan is much more vulnerable. Although their attack power is strong, if their Ninja Dog die, the Inuzuka Clan's fighting strength will be halved.
Naoki Senju's target was none other than O Inuzuka's Ninja Dog.
" Beast Mimicry Ninjutsu: Human-Beast Hybrid Transformation - Double-Headed Wolf "
Faced with Naoki Senju's targeted attack, O Inuzuka naturally couldn't just surrender. He and his Ninja Dog transformed into a Double-Headed Wolf, becoming a majestic gray wolfhound over twenty meters long.
" Beast Mimicry Ninjutsu: Fang Over Fang."
The rapidly spinning Double-Headed Wolf tore through the surrounding air and collided head-on with the waterspout, spraying water everywhere and unleashing a torrential downpour.
And this is precisely part of Naoki Senju's battle plan.
After exchanging two rounds of close-quarters Taijutsu with Hyūga Hoheto, Naoki Senju had four meridians sealed by Gentle Fist. However, Hyūga Hoheto wasn't much better off, as he was struck by Monster Strength Fist, which broke two of his ribs and caused minor internal bleeding.
Taking advantage of the distance, Naoki Senju immediately Hand Seals:
" Water Release: Water Blade."
The tiny raindrops that were originally cool to the touch on the skin instantly transformed into deadly blades. The raindrops became sharp knives, gently slicing through Hyūga Hoheto's clothes and skin.
However, Hyūga Hoheto was, after all, Jonin of the Hyuga Clan. His Byakugan could perceive Chakra flow and predict Naoki Senju's actions, far surpassing the Root ninjas he had dealt with before. If it were an ordinary Root ninja, they would probably have already been cut to pieces by the Water Blade.
However, Hyūga Hoheto only suffered minor cuts to his clothes and skin before using his Rotation to deflect all the water blades falling from the sky.
After the short but intense water blade attack ended, Ryūhei Akimichi, who had been sent flying by the Monster Strength Fist, returned to the battlefield. However, the movement of his right arm was slightly strange. It was initially judged that his arm bone had been broken during the attack, but it was unclear whether it was broken directly or when he landed.
O Inuzuka had withstood a waterspout, landed safely. Although many parts of the Double-Headed Wolf were oozing bright red blood and its furry body was wet, the wounds were insignificant compared to its massive size.
The three Jonin from Root regrouped. After a brief period of probing attacks, both sides familiarized themselves with each other's techniques and fighting rhythm. The real battle was just beginning.
Round two, officially begins!
" Water Release: Wave Riding Strike."
Naoki Senju abandoned his defensive stance and preemptively attacked before the Root ninjas could launch their attack.
The release of three Water Release Ninjutsu created the best possible fighting environment for Naoki Senju. Utilizing the effect of ' Wave Riding Strike ', Naoki Senju glided rapidly across the water's surface, arriving in the middle of the three almost instantly, followed by a seamless change of moves.
" Konoha Strong Whirlwind!"
The powerful kick sent Hyūga Hoheto flying before he could react. While training with Team Guy, Naoki Senju hadn't come away empty-handed. Although he hadn't mastered the Eight Gates Released Formation, Might Guy's skillful Taijutsu was still something Naoki Senju could humbly learn from.
The Monster Strength Fist, with its precise Chakra control and terrifying power, combined with Might Guy's skillful Taijutsu techniques, allowed Naoki Senju's Taijutsu to achieve a qualitative leap.
The previous concealment was to take advantage of the situation and eliminate the most troublesome Hyuga Clan ninja. Hyūga Hoheto, who can observe the flow of Chakra, is Naoki Senju's greatest threat!