" Taijutsu are essentially about faster speed and greater strength. Therefore, in combat, techniques are not the most important thing. The key to Taijutsu is a continuous, relentless rhythm of attacks that gives the enemy no chance to breathe."
Might Guy's guidance, given from his pinnacle of Taijutsu, also had a tremendous effect on Naoki Senju. After kicking Hyūga Hoheto, he immediately closed in, bending his arm at a 90-degree angle and using his hardest elbow to make intimate contact with the enemy's chest.
The sound of ribs breaking was exceptionally crisp and chilling. After taking this blow, Hyūga Hoheto's eyes bulged, and he almost fainted on the spot. The effect was even better than the Monster Strength Fist.
Taking advantage of the moment when the enemy was stunned, Naoki Senju's knees, fists, and elbows all became the most lethal weapons, unleashing violence on Hyūga Hoheto.
However, while Root ninjas wouldn't actively rescue their comrades, they also wouldn't stand idly by and watch their own men be brutally killed, as losing members would be extremely detrimental to completing the mission.
" Partial Expansion Jutsu."
A giant hand reached out and grabbed Naoki Senju and Hyūga Hoheto, forcing Naoki Senju to give up his chance to take them down in one go. Otherwise, once he was grabbed, Ryūhei Akimichi would probably crush his comrade and target to death together.
Naoki Senju had long been aware of Root's ruthlessness, so he delivered a clean and decisive punch to Hyūga Hoheto's jaw. The force of the punch was so great that it knocked out more than a dozen of Hyūga Hoheto's teeth, including both upper and lower molars...
Furthermore, as far as Naoki Senju knows, Konoha Hospital does not have a dental clinic, let alone offer dental restoration or filling services...
Ryūhei Akimichi captured Hyūga Hoheto, who was severely injured and beaten beyond recognition, and after a preliminary assessment of his injuries, concluded: there's no hope; just wait to die.
Then, he rummaged through his ninja tool pouch and pulled out two small red pills. Seeing that Ryūhei Akimichi had been forced into this situation, O Inuzuka no longer hesitated. The Double-Headed Wolf spun rapidly and pounced on Naoki Senju.
His next task was to stall the target for one minute at all costs, even if it meant being killed by the target during that time, to buy enough time.
When the two small red pills appeared, Naoki Senju recognized them as the 'weight loss miracle' that Choji Akimichi had taken— the Chili Pill.
The effect of this thing is simple and brutal: it forces out the Chakra and potential hidden in the human body, unleashing combat power far exceeding the normal state, even enough to stimulate a hundred times the power. However, the price is also very heavy, belonging to the ultimate method of risking one's life for another.
The Akimichi Clan can use the fat they accumulate over time to offset some of the side effects of the Chili Pill, but even so, few clan members are willing to take Chili Pill and risk their lives.
However, Ryūhei Akimichi swallowed the chili Chili Pill Chili Pill without hesitation, and even stuffed one into Hyūga Hoheto's mouth. The Akimichi Clan has the ability to counteract the side effects of fat, but the Hyuga Clan does not. In other words, no matter what the outcome of the battle is, Hyūga Hoheto is doomed to die.
" Beast Mimicry Ninjutsu: Fang Over Fang."
It would take some time for the Chili Pill to take effect, O Inuzuka Chili Pill, the only one who hadn't taken any, naturally took on the responsibility of stalling for time.
Faced with the drill-like and troublesome Inuzuka Clan -style Ninjutsu, Naoki Senju didn't want to delay any longer and decisively formed hand Hand Seals:
" Water Release: Water Severing Wave."
The high-speed spinning Double-Headed Wolf and the incomparably sharp Water Severing Wave clashed head-on, but this time the outcome was completely different from the Water Dragon Bullet.
Blood rained down from the sky, and Water Severing Wave once again upheld the honor of Water Release. The Double-Headed Wolf was sliced in two from the shoulder, and the two halves of the 'wolf corpse' fell from the sky.
Bang!
A puff of white smoke dissipated on the ground. Having suffered a fatal blow, the Beast Mimicry Ninjutsu had been forced to dissipate. After the white smoke dissipated, lying on the ground was the unconscious O Inuzuka and the gray Ninja Dog that had been cut in half.
This is the hidden effect of the Inuzuka Clan's secret technique: during the transformation into Double-Headed Wolf with the Ninja Dog, the Ninja Dog bears the fatal damage. If the ninja dog survives the battle, all that's needed is to train a new Ninja Dog.
Of course, if the Double-Headed Wolf is cut into pieces or drowned, the Ninja Dog can't help the ninja; it can only perish along with it.
Although O Inuzuka survived, he was quickly reunited with his Ninja Dog companion thanks to Naoki Senju's 'friendly' finishing blow.
Although O Inuzuka was killed in action, his objective had been achieved. Naoki Senju was held back for a minute, and the Akimichi Clan's secret ' Chili Pill ' began to take effect.
The 300-pound Ryūhei Akimichi had become as thin as lightning. Two exquisite, work-of-art-like, azure butterfly wings slowly unfurled behind him, with high-density Chakra flowing within them, creating a visual effect as if they were burning.
Judging solely from the aesthetics of Ninjutsu, the Akimichi Clan's Butterfly Mode Technique is undoubtedly number one.
Moreover, the effect was quite remarkable. Ryūhei Akimichi, who had been somewhat clumsy just moments before, now unleashed an unimaginable speed. With the assistance of his two wings, Ryūhei Akimichi's agility was greatly enhanced.
" Partial Expansion Jutsu."
The enormous palm that slapped from the left brought with it a powerful gust of wind. Even Naoki Senju couldn't ignore this level of power. Perhaps only Princess Tsunade could effortlessly withstand the Akimichi Clan's full-force attack.
" Water Release · Water Formation Wall."
Naoki Senju instantly unleashed a B-rank Water Formation Wall with just two hand seals. However, due to the haste, the power of the Ninjutsu was slightly insufficient. It only managed to hold off Ryūhei Akimichi for a few breaths before the Water Formation Wall collapsed under the strain.
Fortunately, Naoki Senju had already used his excellent speed to nimbly distance himself from Ryūhei Akimichi. The two Root Jonin had taken the Chili Pill were already desperate madmen. All that was needed was to stall for time until the effects of the Chili Pill wore off, and one of them would die instantly without Senju Naoki even having to Naoki Senju.
Just as he was thinking this, a gust of wind came from behind, Naoki Senju's alertness instantly spiked, his hair standing on end.
"Eight Trigrams, Air Palm!"
Hyūga Hoheto, his eyes bloodshot and his body emaciated, appeared behind him. Thanks to the effects of the Chili Pill, his body had briefly regained its fighting ability, squeezing out its last bit of strength. However, precisely because of the Chili Pill's potent effects, he could no longer even activate his Byakugan; the Chakra meridians near his eyeballs had ruptured...
Therefore, this empty Air Palm will be his final act!
Ryūhei Akimichi also fluttered his beautiful butterfly wings, approaching Naoki Senju at an extremely fast speed. Even with excess fat as fuel, the effects of the Chili Pill could only last for a maximum of five minutes.
Five minutes later, the Chili Pill will lose their effect, and he will be at their mercy. So this will be their last chance!