"There's nothing we can do, we've been found out."
Naoki Senju helplessly shrugged. He didn't want to cause bloodshed either, but there were always people who didn't care.
The Takigakure ninja didn't recognize Konan's Akatsuki, but Naoki Senju's Konoha Forehead Protector made it clear to them what they should do.
" Konoha ninjas, don't be so arrogant! Now that you've entered Takigakure territory, don't bother going back!"
" Earth Release: Earth Spear!"
Seeing that the ninja appeared to be a Jonin from Takigakure, he thought he had gained the upper hand in the battle and couldn't help but smile smugly. He figured that after killing this Konoha ninja, he would probably receive a high-level ninjutsu as a reward from the village, or maybe even two...
Konan, who wasn't wearing Forehead Protector, also became a target of the Takigakure ninja. This angered Konan, who had just been frightened and then Kunai an undeserved disaster. White pieces of paper fluttered around Konan, ready to transform into Shuriken or kunai that could take lives at any moment.
But Naoki Senju acted much faster than Konan. He hadn't encountered a minor character who dared to provoke him in a long time, so this was a rare experience for him.
The Takigakure's Earth Spear had barely emerged from the ground when it was shattered by even thicker tree roots. Before the Takigakure could escape with wide, incredulous eyes, the vines surrounding him seemed to come alive, starting from their necks and wrapping them up in layers, forming an impenetrable cocoon.
During this process, the dozen or so Takigakure ninjas didn't even let out a scream. Only the Takigakure ninja who appeared to Jonin swung his Kunai weakly twice, but couldn't even cut the vines.
"Is this your true strength?"
"Perhaps, you'll have the chance to see even more in the future."
Naoki Senju walked to the nearly 100-meter-long Wind Release slash mark. The slash mark was narrow and smooth, and the destructive range of 100 meters exceeded the range of ordinary Wind Release Ninjutsu. At least, Naoki Senju's Wind Release could not achieve this level at present.
There seemed to be shimmering phosphorescent powder floating in the air. As far as Naoki Senju knew, there was only one creature whose attacks produced phosphorescent powder...
"Those ninja from Takigakure were shouting about the Seven-Tails, Konan? Where do you think such a massive creature Tailed Beast could possibly be hiding?"
Konan looked around but saw no trace of what appeared to be Tailed Beast. So where did the attack come from?
above!
The moment Konan looked up, countless shimmering phosphorescent powders rained down, accompanied by countless slender wind blades. Seven-Tails Qiwei flapped its elytra, appearing and disappearing amidst the phosphorescent powders.
After the storm of wind blades subsided, the once sun-shading jungle was reduced to a scene of devastation, with only shimmering phosphorescent dust floating in the air.
"This is the Seven-Tails? It seems a bit disappointing."
Konan remained silent, watching Naoki Senju act arrogantly. Perhaps only he could so blatantly disregard a Tailed Beast...
The flower that blocked countless wind blades slowly bloomed, and the purplish-red pollen drifted in all directions, firmly suppressing the phosphorescent powder scattered by the Seven-Tails.
" Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees!"
The sprawling roots intertwined with the tree trunk, and vibrant red flowers bloomed at the top, their purplish-red pollen covering the surrounding area. Even Takigakure would likely be affected by the pollen.
It was only at this moment that the Seven-Tails realized something was wrong and began to think about escaping, but it was too late. The moment the World of Flowering Trees took shape, it had already lost its chance to escape.
"Buzzing--"
The rapidly vibrating elytra sliced through the air, creating wind blades that even Wind Release ninjas could only dream of, attempting to clear away the dangerous vines and flowers around them. However, compared to the vastness of the World of Flowering Trees, it was merely a drop in the ocean...
When the pollen concentration obscured the Seven-Tails, the battle was over, and the sound of its elytra vibrating became its final, Seven-Tails song.
Thump!
The Seven-Tails plummeted from the sky, the untamed beetle forced back to the ground. Konan, observing the beetle that had almost succeeded in its sneak attack, gradually understood Naoki Senju's intentions. That's it?
Aside from its ability to fly Wind Release Ninjutsu, the Seven-Tails doesn't seem to have any other notable abilities. Even its phosphorus powder didn't seem to have any effect. But this is actually a misunderstanding on Konan's part.
If the Advent of a World of Flowering Trees, the Seven-Tails ' hallucinogenic phosphorus powder would have been its most troublesome ability. Encountering Naoki Senju only shows that the Seven-Tails wasn't lucky enough to gain its freedom.
"Finally done. Not being able to fly is such a hassle. Konan, could you please deal with those reckless Takigakure ninja outside?"
Naoki Senju stretched his stiff neck. In order to generate enough pollen to stun the Seven-Tails- Seven-Tails, he had to keep his head up and lock onto its location. If he had Ninjutsu that allowed him to fly for a long time, instead of a short-term airborne Ninjutsu like the Wood Dragon Technique, this battle would be much easier.
Konan looked at Naoki Senju with a puzzled expression, but received an affirming look in return, and couldn't help but say:
"Are you planning to seal the Tailed Beast here? Don't you need Sealing Squad and Barrier Team?"
"It seems you guys really know a lot about the Tailed Beast, you even know the process of Tailed Beast by the Five Great Shinobi Villages." Naoki Senju chuckled sarcastically, then added confidently:
"But I don't need those. I have plenty of experience sealing Tailed Beast, so figuring out how to make Tailed Beast obey isn't a problem for me."
Konan hesitated, but what she really wanted to say was: Senju really trust her? Sealing Tailed Beast requires complete concentration; even the Akatsuki's Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals requires mental focus, let alone the Jinchūriki who serves as the vessel.
But seeing Naoki Senju sitting cross-legged on the tree trunk, single-mindedly absorbing the Seven-Tails- Seven-Tails 'Chakra and sealing it, Konan swallowed her questions. It seemed that Naoki Senju truly trusted her...
"Listen up, you unidentified ninjas inside! This is Takigakure territory. Leave now and we'll pretend nothing happened, or don't blame us for taking action!"
The ninjas of Takigakure were afraid of the power of the World of Flowering Trees. The few Genin and Chunin who had just entered disappeared without making a sound. Even the Jonin with ropes tied around their waists were dragged out unconscious.
However, this area is too close to Takigakure, and the pollen has even drifted into the Takigakure. It's impossible not to deal with it, but going in is too dangerous. So, they can only shout from the outside, trying to trick the real mastermind out. Maybe they can even obtain this powerful Ninjutsu!
If there were any old-timers in Takigakure who had lived through the War Fruit era, they would definitely recognize this as the Advent of a World of Flowering Trees at a glance, and they would obediently not dare to act rashly. Unfortunately, almost all of the older generation of ninjas in Takigakure were wiped out by the traitor Kakuzu, becoming part of the First's Earth Grudge Fear.
Therefore, the Takigakure ninja are completely unaware of the power of Wood Release, and as a result, they have successfully provoked Konan is in a complicated and annoyed state.
" The Dance of the Shikigami: The Dance of the Shikigami!"