Anko's Surprise

Its serpentine eyes were terrifying, and it kept flicking its bright red tongue, locking onto the constantly leaping and dodging Kurenai Yuhi ahead.

They relentlessly pursued them there.

"Earth Release · Earth Style Wall!"

The earth roared.

A massive earthen wall rose up with a rumble, firmly blocking the giant python's path.

However, the earthen wall that Kurenai Yuhi had hastily built was smashed to pieces by the ferocious giant python in the blink of an eye.

However, it still bought her some time.

They had already gotten very close to the giant python, but now they had distanced themselves again.

"Red, you've truly surprised me..."

Chakra was gathering at the soles of his feet.

It was firmly attached to the python's head.

With beads of sweat on her forehead, Anko covered her injured right arm and used a medical bandage she carried with her to treat the wound urgently.

Seeing Hong struggling to dodge, she couldn't help but smile, "But what can you do about it?"

"Your Genjutsu is ineffective against venomous snakes that track their prey using heat!"

"Anko, you're celebrating too soon!"

Kurenai Yuhi suddenly stopped.

They ignored the giant python that lunged at them.

A playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Before they knew it, their hands had formed the Hand Seals.

Magical Thunder Technique!

"Mmm..."

Several dazzling lightning balls, roughly the size of a human head.

Suddenly, it appeared out of thin air in front of Kurenai Yuhi, floating there.

The lightning flashed so brightly that it was impossible to open one's eyes.

At the same time, there was a series of extremely sharp crackling sounds of lightning.

It's so intense that it makes your teeth ache and your eardrums ache unbearably.

"What!?"

Anko squinted her eyes.

Her right hand instinctively went up to shield herself from the blinding light. "Lightning Release? When did Kurenai master the nature transformation of lightning?"

"Sizzle... whoosh..." One after another, astonishing balls of lightning struck like lightning.

"Get out of the way!"

He gestured for the large snake at his feet to dodge.

Make it avoid the incoming lightning ball.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh..." Without hesitation, Anko threw several Shuriken in the direction of Kurenai Yuhi.

But Kurenai Yuhi dodged it.

"Boom... Boom..."

At this time.

The giant python displayed astonishing speed that was completely disproportionate to its size.

It moved with incredible speed, narrowly avoiding the incoming lightning bolts.

One after another, the incredibly powerful lightning balls disappeared.

In the distance, the ground was covered with one after another exaggerated, charred, giant craters.

Many large trees were also ruthlessly snapped.

Shocking.

"Bang..."

Wood chips flew everywhere.

A towering tree was snapped in two.

The giant python was incredibly ferocious, its momentum undiminished, and it slammed heavily into Kurenai Yuhi.

But her figure, which should have been broken and coughing up blood, strangely turned into wisps of green smoke.

This caused Anko's expression to change.

"When?"

"Untie!"

Her expression was stern as she Hand Seals.

She attempted to disrupt her own Chakra flow to dispel Kurenai Yuhi's Genjutsu.

"Sizzle... sizzle..."

But without any warning.

The giant python beneath their feet was howling in agony.

One after another, sharp homemade guns had emerged from the ground without anyone noticing.

It mercilessly pierced through its enormous, imposing serpentine body.

"Bang..." The giant snake howled, turned into smoke, and disappeared.

Anko, who had just broken free of the Genjutsu, felt a blur before her eyes.

Before them, a smiling figure had appeared without them noticing.

A chill ran down my neck.

A razor-sharp Kunai was pressed against it.

This made her eyes widen involuntarily...

Chapter 140 The Surprising Anko [Third Update]

"Hateful!"

He plopped down on the ground.

Looking at her somewhat smug best friend in front of her.

Anko was somewhat unwilling to accept defeat, her teeth itching with anger. "I actually lost!"

Although she is Special Jōnin, that refers to her strength under normal circumstances.

Strictly speaking, if one were to use the Summoning Technique to its fullest extent, one could summon such a powerful serpent to assist in combat.

Even a regular Jonin wouldn't be a match for her.

But unexpectedly, Kurenai, who had only recently Jonin a Jonin...

He defeated himself so easily.

Moreover, even the giant snake was killed outright.

Looking at the rows of homemade guns, each at least two or three meters tall and stained with snake blood, in the forest, she was filled with disbelief.

Kurenai Yuhi must have only recently learned this powerful Earth Release.

Nine times out of ten, it was Rikuto taught them.

Not long ago, she had worked with him on an S-rank mission, where they encountered some rather troublesome wandering ninjas, but she hadn't seen Kurenai Yuhi use it.

Moreover, based on her understanding of Kurenai Yuhi.

It's impossible for the opponent to master such an amazing technique in such a short time.

"Wow, that's really impressive..."

Rikuto walked over.

Looking at the unharmed Kurenai Yuhi, she smiled and said, "Sister Kurenai, you were quite skilled with your Illusionary Thunder Technique just now!"

The Kurenai Yuhi used earlier was certainly not Lightning Release.

While Jonin, if they're willing to put in the hard work, can indeed master Chakra nature transformations—chakra natures they didn't originally possess—through training, thus gaining more Chakra natures.

However, it is still quite different from innate Chakra attributes.

Generally speaking, using Ninjutsu that relies on acquired Chakra attributes will consume a larger proportion of Chakra compared to using Chakra attributes acquired innately.

Moreover, the power they can unleash is mostly very limited.

It's far less fluid and natural than using Ninjutsu with one's innate Chakra nature.

However, the Magical Thunder Technique.

Rather than a sound-based Genjutsu, it is more accurately described as a dual Genjutsu combining sight and sound.

Although it's not a high-level illusion, only a B-rank Genjutsu, it's usually easy for skilled ninjas to break free if they can detect Genjutsu beforehand.

However, its unique feature lies in its ability to disguise itself as Lightning Release Ninjutsu to attack targets.

Silently and stealthily, so that the target falls victim without even realizing it.

It's impossible to guard against.

"It's all thanks to you Rikuto..."

Her face, Kurenai Yuhi, wore a smile.

Although she had signed Summoning Contract with the Lizard Clan.

However, because he has focused his energy on practicing the Fire Style and Earth Release Ninjutsu these past few days, he has not yet had time to practice the Summoning Technique.

Otherwise, she would have summoned her own summoning beast and directly challenged Anko's summoning beast.

"As for Ninjutsu, Sister Kurenai, you're already very proficient..."

Rikuto said.

He went straight to Anko's side.

He untied the blood-stained bandage on his right arm and examined the wound.

The right hand was enveloped in a soft green light.

Heal him using the Mystical Palm Technique.

After a slight pause, she smiled and said to Kurenai Yuhi, "Next, besides leaving two Shadow Clones to continue training in Ninjutsu, you can also spend some time practicing Summoning Technique and finding a suitable summoning beast partner from the Lizard Clan that can cooperate with you in battle!"

Generally speaking

These spirit beasts, which have their own groups and long-standing traditions, are numerous.

However, most powerful individuals will select a few compatible summoned beasts that can work well with them to serve as their battle partners.

They can be summoned when faced with different combat needs.

Some people even set aside time to train with their summoned beasts and develop a tacit understanding.

In order to enable them to exert greater combat effectiveness in combat.

"Yes, that's what I think too!"

Kurenai Yuhi smiled.

She was really looking forward to the summoned beasts of the Lizard Clan.

"Huh?" Anko exclaimed in surprise, "Red, you also signed Summoning Contract?"

Normally speaking...

Large summoned beasts are extremely rare and hard to come by.