Thump!
The dull thud spread outwards, and the resulting shockwave whipped up layers of sand, but the expected scene of blood and flesh splattering did not materialize.
Kakuzu's four thick tail legs, composed of countless black tentacles, hastily received the attack. However, contrary to his apparent composure, Kakuzu's legs began to tremble uncontrollably, and even his four thick tail legs became somewhat loose.
"What... what kind of power is this?!"
Kakuzu was horrified. Ever since he mastered the Earth Grudge Fear Technique, his flesh and blood had turned into strange black tentacles. These tentacles could not only create Earth Grudge Fear Clone, but also greatly enhance the power of his Taijutsu.
With the addition of Earth Release: Hardening Technique, he hadn't encountered an opponent whose Taijutsu or pure strength surpassed his for a long time.
Naoki Senju ignored Kakuzu's puzzled Kakuzu. He wasn't some hot-blooded hero who would reveal his secrets.
Grabbing Kakuzu's right arm with one hand, he swung his fist, the size of a sandbag, with terrifying force, smashing it down without any technique, yet with overwhelming power.
This is the characteristic of Tsunade's style of Superhuman Strength: overwhelming the enemy head-on with pure, extreme power. It's simple and brutal, without any fancy maneuvers, but the effect is outstanding.
There are only two requirements for mastering the Monster Strength Fist: the ability to control Chakra and the explosive power of Chakra.
Naoki Senju's fist was blocked by Ootari once again. Kakuzu lost confidence in the Hardening Technique for the first time and dared not test the power of his fist, since doing so would mean certain death.
But this time, the power coming from the tail was even more terrifying than before. When Kakuzu caught a glimpse of Naoki's smile, he knew he had fallen into a trap. The first punch was just to feign weakness; the second punch was the real killing move!
The Chakra concentrated on the surface of his fist exploded instantly. Naoki Senju skillfully controlled the Chakra, directing all the power of the Chakra explosion towards Kakuzu.
After a sharp, cracking sound, like steel breaking.
The four thick and hard black tail legs were pierced by the immense force, and Naoki Senju's Monster Strength Fist made intimate contact with Kakuzu's side profile.
Bang!
Kakuzu's head was visibly deformed before being violently thrown away, leaving a conspicuous trail in the desert.
Tsunade, observing the battlefield from the shadows, excitedly waved her tiny fists, which could kill someone.
"As expected of my Monster Strength Fist, but Naoki's punch was still a bit lacking in refinement. If he had paid attention to the angle of his punch, he wouldn't have been able to send his enemy flying."
Just as Naoki Senju was about to pull Kakuzu back for another round, he was tightly bound by black tentacles and unable to exert any force. Meanwhile, Kakuzu's right hand was deliberately disconnected by Kakuzu.
"Trying to save his life by cutting off his hand? Too bad he wasn't decisive enough."
After casually severing the black tentacles from his body, Naoki Senju gave chase without hesitation. Kakuzu's only remaining heart should be the earth attribute heart of his original body, and the desert happens to be the home ground of earth attributes. If Kakuzu is determined to run away, it will be difficult to catch him.
Unexpectedly, Kakuzu flying by a punch, did not choose to run away, but instead waited for his arrival with bated breath.
Three tail legs swung wildly behind him, one of which replaced his missing right hand. Kakuzu's face was twisted and contorted by the Monster Strength Fist, and black tentacles writhed incessantly, trying to heal his injuries. Putting Kakuzu aside, this appearance was quite intimidating, the kind that makes your sanity drop like crazy.
"I heard you've survived since the chaotic Warring States period. Why aren't you running away this time?"
Naoki Senju cautiously observed his Kakuzu. Something was definitely amiss. The ambush on Kakuzu had gone too smoothly. The Explosive Tag, the Cutting Technique, and the Hard Vortex Water Blade had directly eliminated the four Earth Grudge Fear Clone Kakuzu, an old demon who had lived for hundreds of years, was bound to have some hidden trump cards.
"Run? Hahaha~" Kakuzu laughed wildly, then said arrogantly in a condescending tone, "Back then, I assassinated the First Hokage, and I also assassinated the Second Raikage and the Second Hokage. They have been dead for a long time, but I was involved in all three Shinobi World Wars. I am the one who survived to the end!"
After Kakuzu roared, he controlled the bloated body of the Earth Grudge Fear and charged forward with heavy steps.
"So, are you planning a desperate gamble...?" Naoki Senju confirmed there were no sealing talismans or other traps around, and Kakuzu's current madness, it seemed truly the final frenzy of someone at the end of their rope?
"Since that's the case, then I'll grant your wish."
Naoki Senju met Kakuzu head-on with a Kakuzu, showcasing the full power of his Monster Strength Fist. Kakuzu had to fight back with all his might with every Kakuzu, and was even forced to stagger backward. His black tentacles writhed and twisted as if he were being beaten and howling in pain.
Kakuzu's advantage lies in his greater variety of attack methods. He can extend his black tentacles and tail, which can also cause some damage to Naoki Senju.
Naoki Senju's Taijutsu skills were no match for Kakuzu's, but his strength far surpassed Kakuzu's. After shaking off Kakuzu's tail, he alternated between his left and right hands, delivering a Monster Strength Fist to Kakuzu's chest, where Kakuzu's last remaining heart was located.
Having learned from his previous experience, Naoki Senju grabbed Kakuzu's tail to prevent him from being sent flying and to deliver another punch.
But Kakuzu was clearly not a passive sparring partner. His remaining two tails struck Naoki Senju's back, and combined with his previous injuries, his clothes on his back were soaked with blood, and a trickle of bright red blood also spilled from the corner of Naoki Senju's mouth.
At the same time, Kakuzu's free hands were not forgotten to Hand Seals.
Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears.
Sand is essentially formed from soil that has lost water and weathered away. Therefore, in the desert, Kakuzu's Earth Flow Spears was not weakened in the slightest, and its sharp tip pierced towards Naoki Senju, who had no time to dodge.
" Wood Release: Wood Clone."
Wood Release Hand Seals. The newly formed wooden puppet blocked the sudden attack for Naoki Senju. Although Kakuzu's tactics failed, they still gave Naoki a fright, and he dared not hold back in the slightest.
After the Wood Clone died, the vines, under Naoki Senju's control, became entangled with Kakuzu's black tentacles, inseparable from each other.
Seizing the opportunity, Chakra Naoki Senju gathered his chakra and unleashed three Monster Strength Fist punches in quick succession, all landing on the same spot.
With a dull thud, Kakuzu's Hardening Technique was finally broken through, and Naoki Senju pulled out a fresh, still-beating heart from a pile of black tentacles, clenching his fists tightly.
Flesh and blood scattered, and the tail formed from black tentacles drooped limply, turning into a pool of black, unidentified substance on the ground.
Kakuzu's main body also collapsed to the ground. Apart from a horrifying through-and-through wound on his chest, the rest of his body was shattered by the power of the Monster Strength Fist. Without the filling of black tentacles, he was completely scattered on the ground.
Akatsuki's Hokuto, Kakuzu, death.