"If I'm not mistaken, this Ninjutsu should be Konoha's Wood Release."
As they spoke, the other six ninjas who had arrived all turned their gazes toward the only one, a ninja from Konoha, Asuma Sarutobi.
" Kazuma, what do you mean?!"
Asuma Sarutobi frowned. They hadn't even figured out the situation yet, and they were already throwing mud at Konoha? This Kazuma was a total anti- Konoha freak.
"It doesn't mean anything. You can interpret it however you want."
Kazuma crossed his arms and arrogantly looked down at Asuma. Meanwhile, four of the other five ninjas present were slowly approaching Asuma from different directions, seemingly intending to surround and attack him.
Asuma channeled his Chakra into the Chakra Blade, causing its sharp knuckle duster to glow with a shimmering blue light. The four ninjas surrounding Asuma hesitated slightly, for they had witnessed the Chakra Blade's sharpness firsthand; it could even cut through Earth Release and Fire Release Ninjutsu below Rank B, and its power was not to be underestimated.
None of the four wanted to be the first to take the lead, so the encirclement stopped. Taking advantage of this opening, Asuma and Kitane successfully withdrew from the danger zone.
Kazuma looked at the four people who were stuck in the middle with a sense of disappointment and frustration. What a great opportunity, wasted by these useless people. In the end, it would still be up to him.
"It'll be too late if we hesitate any longer! I'll lead the charge, Earth Release: Earth Spear."
As the Kazuma organization surrounded them again, they Hand Seals, and several sharp earthen spears rose from beneath Asuma and Kitane's feet, piercing their vital parts.
Kitane reacted quickly, thrusting the Chakra staff in his hand into the ground beneath his feet, azure arcs of electricity crackling around him.
" Lightning Release: Earth Flow ".
The newly formed earth spikes instantly disintegrated under the violent Lightning Release attack, while the lightning generated by the Earth Flow continued to spread rapidly towards the nearest Kazuma.
Asuma's Chakra Blade shone brightly, their Chakra condensing into sharp edges, which crushed the surrounding spikes with overwhelming force.
However, the effect was not ideal. The advantage of the Earth Spear lies in its low Chakra consumption and strong sustainability. Without Lightning Release Ninjutsu to counter it, it would be quite troublesome.
Asuma was caught in this predicament. Behind him was a forest that seemed to have sprung up instantly, possibly Wood Release, which was the most dangerous direction. To his left and right were the other members of the Twelve Guardian Ninja. Kazuma, Kazuma the other hand, used his equally excellent Water Release to completely suppress Kitane, who had been so aggressive due to the elemental advantage.
The situation seemed to have reached an impasse, but Asuma was unwilling to give up, because too many unknown things had happened in those short ten minutes.
Was the attack on the Daimyo's residence Wood Release? Who was the caster? And why did Kazuma attack him and Kitane?
Unfortunately, the Earth Spear Technique alone had tied up most of his energy, and he was still alive only because his Chakra reserves were still relatively high. The other four dared not make a move rashly.
" Asuma!"
A voice as beautiful as heavenly music rang out, Asuma felt a little more at ease. A turning point had arrived!
"Come to welcome Thousand-Armed Murder!"
A Senju- armed Guanyin, visible only to Chiriku or a high-ranking monk with the talent of the immortal race, slowly appeared behind Chiriku.
As Chiriku fixed his gaze on Asuma, who was being attacked, the originally solemn Thousand-Armed Senju statue instantly transformed into a wrathful Vajra who was eliminating evil spirits. Fists that were invisible to the naked eye blasted out with Chiriku's will.
Kazuma his group, who had initially held the upper hand, were instantly put at a disadvantage after Chiriku joined the battle, with screams echoing throughout the battlefield.
The "Welcome - Thousand-Armed Murder" technique is arguably one of the most unreasonable Ninjutsu. Wherever Chiriku's will reaches within its range, everyone will suffer the blows of the Senju Kannon and the Wrathful Vajra. Although the two techniques may have different focuses, everyone who gets hit, including Kazuma and his crew, will feel the same pain.
Even Asuma and Kitane stopped fighting involuntarily, quietly watching as Kazuma and his group were beaten to the point of near death, constantly letting out miserable cries of pain.
However, Kazuma and his group weren't fools who would just stand there and take a beating. They quickly recalled the flaw of 'Welcoming Thousand-Armed Murder ' – the Chiriku, Chiro, couldn't move during the attack, which meant that 'Welcoming Thousand-Armed Murder' had a limited range.
The five scrambled away from Chiriku Chiriku, who, just as they were about to escape, prematurely ended his "Welcome Thousand-Armed Murder Thousand-Armed Murder " stance to prevent them from deducing the exact range of the attack.
" Kazuma, why did you attack Asuma and Kitane? If you don't have a legitimate reason, don't blame us for reporting this to the daimyo."
Daimyo! These Konoha lackeys who are disloyal to their daimyo actually have the nerve to say such things!
Kazuma gritted his teeth, his face contorted with rage, and pointed a finger at Asuma, shouting with all his might:
"Ask him if the Ninjutsu currently attacking the Daimyo's residence is Konoha's Wood Release! Isn't Konoha the mastermind behind all of this?"
Chiriku also turned his gaze to Asuma, but there wasn't much doubt in his eyes. He trusted Asuma's character and Konoha's bottom line; they wouldn't harm the Daimyo.
Asuma did not disappoint the Chiriku's trust, and firmly shook his head, saying:
"This matter has absolutely nothing to do with Konoha. To be honest, since the First Hokage, no member of Senju Clan clan in Konoha has awakened Wood Release."
Even their bloodline is almost extinct... Asuma added to himself with mixed feelings.
"Alright, Kazuma, you don't need to say anything more. Let's resolve the immediate crisis first, and then you can go to the daimyo to apologize."
Although he is a high-ranking monk of the Fire Temple, Chiriku is not the kind of person who is kind and gentle. Instead, he is full of authority and discipline. Compared to a high-ranking monk, Chiriku is more like a battle-hardened general with strict military discipline.
Kazuma glared fiercely at Asuma. This time, he'd been interrupted by Chiriku and missed his chance. Next time, he'd definitely kill Asuma first, then destroy Konoha...
Facing Kazuma's hateful gaze, Asuma forgot himself, pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and put it in his mouth: ' Kazuma really hated Konoha to this extent...? If it were old Sarutobi, what would he do?'
Everyone present had their own thoughts. Before long, the last four members of the Twelve Guardian Ninja — Nauma, Seito, Tou, and a newly joined member—arrived at the scene.
Only then did the Twelve Guardian Ninja begin to study the strange trees that attacked the Daimyo's mansion, and the forest that had grown out of nowhere.
Asuma picked up a twig, his brow furrowed. To be honest, the only thing he could think of that could create such destructive power was Wood Release, and the more he looked at it, the more it resembled Wood Release.
However, who in the Senju Clan can still awaken Wood Release now?
During the Deep Forest Emergence, Naoki Senju placed the clothes that had not been completely destroyed but were deemed unworthy by the nobles into a coffin created by Guren using Crystal Release, and then buried it in the roots of a giant tree, erecting a simple cenotaph.
After doing all this, Naoki Senju looked towards the Twelve Guardian Ninja, who were stirring up trouble outside the Deep Forest Emergence, and the Daimyo's mansion further away.
"The blood debt of the Senju Clan must eventually be repaid, and now, the first batch will be taken."