Killing the Captain
Witnessing the astonishing strength displayed by Koki, the Iwagakure ninjas were all terrified and retreated. Seeing that their subordinates were too cowardly to continue their pursuit, Kakkō appeared in front of Koki like a ghost in the next second.
Koki quietly watched the figure that had suddenly appeared before him. He turned his head slightly and gave Shisui, who was not far away, a look that said, "Don't be impatient."
Seeing Koki's signal, Shisui felt a little more at ease. He threw himself back into the fight with the Iwagakure Ninja, his figure flashing like lightning as he unleashed a barrage of Ninjutsu.
Minato naturally noticed this look, but continued to "play" the battle casually, though he was actually alert and fully aware of the situation around him.
Kakkō and Koki faced off, with faint sparks seemingly dancing in the air. Kakkō was secretly amazed that this seemingly young boy exuded such an oppressive aura and power.
After a brief silence, Kakkō praised, "Konoha truly produces a constant stream of geniuses, making one extremely envious."
Koki's lips curled into a confident smile. "Thank you for the compliment!" she said, then quickly changed the subject, "However, the Uchiha Clan's geniuses are even more outstanding."
"You're from the Uchiha Clan?" Upon hearing this, Kakkō was startled.
The Uchiha Clan was renowned in the Shinobi World, and one of their most powerful and ruthless members possessed a force that still inspires fear today.
A complex emotion flashed in Kakkō's eyes. So it was the Uchiha. Now everything made sense.
His gaze grew even more serious. Fighting the Uchiha Clan required extreme caution, as they possessed the powerful Kekkei Genkai —the Sharingan —whose immense power was not to be underestimated.
"It seems this battle won't end so easily today."
"Then come on, let me see just how capable the leader of the Iwagakure Ninja really is."
Kakkō launched the first attack, his hands quickly Hand Seals, the ground trembled like thunder, and countless huge rocks burst from the ground, pressing down on Koki like mountains.
Koki's eyes narrowed, and she immediately responded, kicking the ground and retreating like an arrow released from a bow, while her hands rapidly Hand Seals. "Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"
Koki spewed out more than a dozen flames from its mouth, the flames surging out like dragons. The fireballs collided with the rocks, creating a deafening roar. The shockwaves stirred the surrounding air, dust flew everywhere, and both Kakkō and Koki were blasted back several steps.
"Very good, but what about this?!" Kakkō's words were barely out of his mouth when he unleashed a thunderous roar, "Earth Release: Earth Mound Dumpling Technique!"
Kakkō's gaze was like a sharp blade in the dead of winter, resolute and ruthless. Without hesitation, he activated the earth-attribute Chakra surging within him.
The surge of Chakra was like the churning of ocean waves, and an invisible pressure filled the air. He thrust his hands into the earth like Hayate, as if trying to grasp the pulse of the land.
As he moved, the ground began to tremble slightly. Soon after, the Kakkō, with its keen senses, probed underground and finally locked onto an enormous rock.
A sly smile flickered across his face. He gripped the rock tightly with both hands, his muscles tense and veins bulging, waking the rock from its slumber and raising it high above his head.
This technique is Kakkō's signature move. He uses earth-attribute Chakra to enhance his own power, then searches for a huge rock underground, digs it out of the ground, and lifts it up.
Such an attack method is something that ordinary people simply cannot withstand.
Moreover, the terrain here is very favorable to Huo Ta; it is a valley that seems to contain an inexhaustible supply of rocks.
As long as the Chakra is inexhaustible, this technique can be used indefinitely! Kakkō secretly rejoiced, feeling that he had gained an absolute advantage.
He thought to himself: Even if Koki has extraordinary abilities, what does it matter if he's called Uchiha? He'll be no match for this massive boulder!
Kakkō sneered and pushed hard with both hands, sending the enormous boulder hurtling towards Koki. The boulder whistled through the air, creating a gust of wind that seemed poised to destroy everything.
Koki reacted quickly, pushing off with his feet and shooting backward like an arrow, while his eyes scanned the surroundings rapidly, searching for something he could use.
With his gaze falling on the mountain walls on both sides of the valley, Koki suddenly had a brilliant idea.
He instantly used his Body Flicker Technique to reach the side of the mountain wall, gripped it tightly with both hands, and with a leap, his body streaked across the night sky like a shooting star, heading straight for the boulder.
As he drew near, he once again used the Body Flicker Technique, and his figure was already on the boulder.
Koki channeled his Chakra into the mountainside, loosening the rocks. He then gave a powerful push, and a large chunk of rock broke off from the mountainside and hurtled towards the boulder.
Two colossal rocks collided violently at the top of the sky, unleashing a deafening roar.
Kakkō's eyes widened in fury as he stared at the boulder blocking his path. A disdainful smirk played on his lips as he coldly sneered, "Hmph! Don't think you can stop me like this!"
With a roar, he unleashed his potential once more, summoning an even larger rock from the depths of the earth, which crashed down upon Koki with the force of thunder.
Koki's eyes narrowed instantly as the enormous boulder, as big as a small house, came into view, its oppressive presence setting off alarm bells in his mind.
Being hit by such a boulder would undoubtedly mean certain death, a Koki knew all too well.
However, Koki's mind worked quickly, and she soon came up with a solution.
The best way was to win by speed. This thought flashed through his mind, and he did think so, and he put it into action without hesitation.
His body moved with the agility of a cheetah, deftly dodging the second boulder, which whistled past him, the powerful gust of wind alone making his hand sting.
Before she could catch her breath, Koki was met with a barrage of attacks, like a torrential downpour. Boulders rained down like Hayate, threatening to engulf Koki.
Koki sneered, his Three-Tomoe Sharingan spinning rapidly. With his keen perception, the gaps between the boulders seemed tailor-made for him, incredibly spacious.
A Chakra coursed beneath his feet, and like an arrow released from a bow, he weaved through the boulders, his figure streaking across the night sky like a shooting star.
"Koki!" Shisui, watching from afar, was filled with anxiety upon seeing Koki in danger.
He immediately quickened his pace, quickly dispatching the several Iwagakure Jonin front of him.
A muffled "thud!"
Caught off guard by the Kakkō, his heart was Kunai. The excruciating pain made him turn around, only to see a person behind him with golden hair swaying in the wind and calm, stunning blue eyes.
"You..." The Kakkō's life force slowly faded, its eyes filled with regret and resentment, before it finally collapsed to the ground.