Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 138 Slaying the Daytime Tiger

"The Eight Gates Formation!"

In a dark corner, Orochimaru's shadow clone stared at Might Guy, who was erupting in the arena, his snake eyes filled with a chilling light.

He never expected that such a wonderful drama would unfold after he left that day, that his teacher had secretly hidden such a trump card.

That's really surprising!

The shadow clone of Danzo standing nearby also looked rather grim. Now that there is one Might Guy, there is a possibility that a second Might Guy might appear.

The Eight Gates is a forbidden technique that is terrifying. If the relevant records are true, then Might Guy's ultimate burst of power would be terrifying.

Most importantly, people like Might Guy are easy to fool. One use of the Will of Fire can make them unleash a desperate, fearless attack, making them even more terrifying than suicide soldiers.

How many Might Guys did Hiruzen secretly train?

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look at my old friend in the distance, and it seemed that my loss back then was not unjust.

"Will we be fortunate enough to witness that ultimate bloom today?"

Orochimaru was filled with anticipation. He had researched relevant materials and had some understanding of the power of the forbidden technique, the Eight Gates. However, compared to written descriptions, he was more excited about the actual power of the technique.

"If that light truly has those eyes, we will see it."

With a cold remark, Shimura Danzo glanced at his daughter, who was also completely shrouded in a cloak, not far away.

Lately, he's felt increasingly that something's wrong with his daughter. Sometimes she laughs for no reason, and the laughter gives him a sense of dread.

Then he became much more ruthless and cold-blooded, and even took the initiative to accept the most brutal training from the Root, his pursuit of power bordering on obsession.

Is the loss of love really that devastating?

I don't understand!

Regardless of the thoughts of the many spectators, the two figures fighting below continued to unleash their power.

Might Guy, in his sixth gate state, had no stronger moves, so he could only keep punching and creating air fist imprints to maintain the burst of Morning Peacock, hoping to wear down the boy with this move.

He remembered that the boy's burst of power last time was very limited. Lady Tsunade had also told him about the nature of the boy's burst of power, and that the duration of the burst was the opponent's biggest weakness.

But it's already been more than a minute past the agreed time, and the opponent's burst of power shows no signs of abating.

Is this improvement over the past month?

"Uncle Dai, you can't hit me unless you open the seventh gate."

Tamura Hao still had the energy to speak, which was the advantage of the explosive secret technique based on control. Everything was under control, so he could handle things with ease.

Meanwhile, the blood stored in the heart of the giant snake is constantly being incorporated into the body's blood circulation, and the oxygen stored in those massive red blood cells helps maintain the consumption of the seven-day breathing method.

He said he could fight for a whole day, based on his own blood reserves.

Of course, it's impossible in one day.

The blood reserves are sufficient, but the Seven-Day Breathing Technique also involves chakra, so the burst can only be maintained for a maximum of ten minutes.

But can Might Guy's Eight Gates formation last for ten minutes?

Matt Day was speechless, as he was holding his breath and maintaining the Fiery Roar, not allowing himself to be distracted in the slightest.

However, he could tell that the other party was trying to provoke him into opening the Gate of Shock. Although that would greatly enhance his strength, the side effects would be terrifying. After using it, he would basically be crippled. It could only be used in the final battle.

Don't rush, just hold on a little longer and that boy should reach his limit.

A minute later, many people noticed something was wrong, and Jiraiya, the referee, looked much more serious.

Many people in the audience area also had a change in expression. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but look at Tsunade and give her an inquiring look.

He knew that Tamura Hao had studied medicine under Tsunade for half a month, and that his explosive secret technique was based on medicine.

Could it be that this has improved that secret technique?

Tsunade was also puzzled by this. She knew the kid's physical condition very well, and she also knew the nature of that secret technique. Logically speaking, it shouldn't have taken so long to erupt.

What went wrong?

Mito Uzumaki, on the other hand, watched with great interest. She didn't care about the outcome of the competition; her purpose was simply to show herself to the major ninja villages and prove that she was still in good condition, so that they would behave themselves and prevent the war from getting out of control.

The last Shinobi World War went out of control, resulting in the deaths of all the first and second Kage of the five great ninja villages, and countless other ninjas.

In the end, he had to personally visit several major ninja villages to bring the war to a halt, which led to such a long period of peace.

Therefore, although the Ninja World War was unavoidable, it absolutely could not be allowed to get out of control; this was the last and only thing I could do.

After three minutes of this battle, the ordinary spectators were getting bored, but the real ninjas all became more serious and solemn.

They all understood the terrifying power of such a sustained burst of high intensity; on the battlefield, it would be a veritable meat grinder.

Matt Day finally couldn't hold on any longer and decisively jumped back.

The medical bandages wrapped around his arms were soaked with blood; a large number of capillaries could not withstand the pressure and ruptured, with blood seeping out from the pores of his skin.

Maintaining such a high-speed boxing pace for such a long time is difficult even for someone with his physical abilities, and his arm muscles have been severely damaged.

"I told you, you can't beat me until you open the seventh gate."

Tamura Hao maintained his gentle smile, while pausing the Seven-Day Breathing Technique and activating the Sage Art Seal on his back.

He could see Matt Day's shock and resolve; he was clearly about to open the seventh gate.

"I'm sorry, I underestimated your youth."

After catching his breath, Matt Day revealed a set of bright white teeth and admitted his mistake.

He originally thought he could rely on the Sixth Gate and Morning Peacock to drag the boy down, but reality proved him wrong, terribly wrong.

I have made considerable progress in the past month, but the youth of a teenager should not be underestimated.

"I also witnessed your youth, Uncle Might Guy. You truly were able to open the Eighth Gate. On behalf of Kumogakure, I, Tamura Hao, hereby declare your taijutsu to be the strongest of our time!"

With a hint of excitement on his face, Tamura Hao seized the opportunity to preemptively use the naming rights for a future class.

In this era before Might Guy had fully matured, Might Dai, who could also open the Eight Gates Formation, was undoubtedly the strongest in taijutsu. Even the Raikage would have to temporarily avoid him.

Overwhelmed with joy at receiving such high recognition, Might Guy was almost moved to tears. After years of working hard in silence, this was the first time he had received such high-level recognition, even surpassing the Hokage's approval.

"Thank you for your praise, but what follows is a fatal punch that even I, with my youthful spirit, cannot control. Young man, who is also burning with youthful passion, do not push yourself. If you surrender, Jiraiya-sama will take the hit for you."

After saying that, Might Guy no longer hesitated. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and silently gathered chakra, preparing to open the Gate of Shock in one go.

As the Hokage said, with Jiraiya present, he can remain calm in any situation, allowing him to fully unleash his youth without any worries.

"Hopefully it won't get too exaggerated later."

Jiraiya, standing nearby, couldn't help but grimace when Might Guy mentioned him, silently praying that he wouldn't explode too violently.

Similarly, Tamura Hao also broke the seal on the outer layer of the Immortal Technique Seal, and two ferocious purple dragon heads extended from the specially reserved position on the back armor, and the surrounding natural energy immediately converged towards the two dragon heads.

Indeed, this ferocious dragon head is the result of Tamura Hao's efforts over the past half month. Relying on the power of the Corpse Bone Vein, he changed its skeletal structure, transforming the snake's head into a dragon head with an even more astonishing bite force.

They also significantly increased the number of teeth and improved the hardness of the bones and scales.

"Natural energy? Celestial arts?"

Jiraiya, who was standing nearby, immediately noticed the change in natural energy. Although he had not yet mastered Sage Mode, he was already able to sense natural energy.

That brat possesses magical powers?

Orochimaru was the most shocked. He realized that this was the Sage Art seal he had given him back then, and the other party had actually succeeded.

And all within just one month!

It should be noted that the Sage Art seal was a defective product. Theoretically, although the flesh and blood of Manda could create Sage Art chakra, its corrosiveness was extremely terrifying, and a human body simply could not withstand it.

But it seems that the other party has managed to withstand it and remains quite stable.

How exactly did they do it?

Orochimaru was very curious about this and wanted to find out what was going on.

Many people were shocked and curious about Tamura Hao's transformation, and the three tomoe in Uchiha Retsuyo's eyes in the audience area spun much faster.

"Celestial Arts!"

Although it differs greatly from the Sage Mode described in the records of the First Hokage, it may be due to different origins.

After all, one is a magic technique from the Shikkotsu Forest, and the other is a magic technique from the Ryuchi Cave. They are from different species, so it's understandable that there are differences. As long as it can give people powerful strength, that's fine.

Tamura Hao manipulated a dragon to pick up the Kusanagi Sword, and then held the large cat, which was more suitable for powerful slashes, in both hands. The slender blade pointed straight at the sky, and the Sage Chakra formed by the fusion of Sage Seals quickly gathered towards the long sword.

Purple chakra swirled around the blade, exuding a cold and evil aura.

This is Manda's chakra. Even with the help of Kaguya and the Ten-Tails' simulated chakra, it still feels like this. It will take a long time to purify it.

The purple chakra flowed into the blade, slowly staining the gleaming blade with an eerie purple hue.

At the same time, the purple snake scales on his back spread rapidly, quickly covering his torso and limbs, and even some on his face, turning his eyes into purple snake pupils.

Just like the future Yakushi Kabuto's Sage Mode, except that Tamura Hao's is purple, which comes from Manda.

"This level of alienation is too chaotic."

Jiraiya was horrified to see the snake scales on the boy's body mutate.

The most dangerous form of cultivation mutation in the Immortal Mode of the three sacred lands is the stone toads on Mount Myōboku, which are examples of such mutations resulting from failed cultivation.

He didn't know the outcome of the failure at Ryuchi Cave, but this state of alienation was definitely wrong.

However, those weren't village ninjas, so he couldn't control what kind of power they used.

Moreover, Might Guy's outburst was terrifying, posing a deadly threat to him.

"Daytime Tiger!"

Having finally opened the seventh gate, Might Guy quickly adapted before unleashing Day Tiger. He couldn't hold out for long in this state, so he needed to end the battle as quickly as possible.

We must strive to minimize the damage so that we can face off against the girl later and win victory for the village.

"roar!"

A sound like a roaring tiger reverberated, and the air was compressed into a fist imprint resembling a tiger's as it blasted out under the immense force of the punch.

Compared to the scattered and rapid punches of the Morning Peacock, the Day Tiger's power is more concentrated, and its strength is naturally greater.

The high air pressure whipped up a fierce wind that swept in all directions, making it impossible for the audience in the upper seats to open their eyes. Their bodies were pressed tightly against the backs of their chairs, and their faces were distorted.

Fortunately, Mito Uzumaki intervened in time, extending nine Vajra Locks to form a barrier, thus preventing even greater destruction.

"Is this something I can withstand? What can I use to stop it? Bunta?"

Jiraiya, standing to the side, was completely stunned, feeling as if he wasn't qualified to be the referee.

"Infinite - Three Slashes in One Flash!"

Tamura Hao was also ready, wielding his eerie purple giant cat in rapid succession of slashes.

Although the erosion caused by this magical spell is negative, its effect on improving physical fitness is exaggerated.

He felt that his current physical abilities were likely to be no less than the boost Naruto would receive when he mastered Sage Mode.

Even without the ultimate enhancement of Chidori's speed, the current sword-swing speed is comparable to the previous Three-Sword Flash, and the power is also stronger.

The first wave of three slashes and a flash slash left a mark on General Day Tiger, but Tamura Hao's body was also pushed backward and slid back quickly, leaving two deep marks on the ground with his feet.

Ignoring all of this, he continued to slash wildly with his sword. After the second wave of three slashes followed by a flash, he immediately unleashed a third wave of three slashes.

He deepened the knife mark with each strike, just like he had done against Mifune's Sky-Splitting Slash.

However, the Day Tiger is much stronger than Mifune's original Sky-Splitting Slash, requiring more Three-Sword Flashes to cut through it.

Fortunately, Might Guy's physical condition was not as good as Might Guy's in the future, which made the Eight Gates release much weaker. This Day Tiger was definitely not as good as the one Might Guy used against Kisame in the future.

That's why Tamura Hiroshi dared to take this attack head-on.

With thirteen consecutive three-slash strikes, the daytime tiger was finally sliced ​​open.

The day tiger, now cut in half, was much less powerful, but it still managed to create ripples in the barrier behind it.

If this barrier hadn't been created by Mito Uzumaki, anyone else would definitely not have been able to withstand it.

At the same time, Tamura Hao infused chakra into the head of the Kusanagi sword in his back, and the sword quickly extended to stab Might Guy, not giving the opponent a chance to unleash another attack.

While catching his breath, Matt Daly saw the incoming sword and wanted to unleash another Day Tiger strike, but his badly injured arms made him react a beat too slow.

"Uncle Dai, you lost."

The sword tip was aimed directly at Might Guy's vital point. Tamura Hao was really afraid that this guy would forcefully open the Eighth Gate. He estimated that the shockwave alone would be enough to blow him away.

The Eight Gates Formation is a completely different concept from the previous Seven Gates Formation.

However, even the Seventh Gate should not be underestimated; the power of that Day Tiger attack was at least half that of Might Guy in the future.

Might Guy, who had already raised his fists, stared at the sword pointing straight at his heart and fell silent, feeling somewhat unwilling.

"Uncle Dai shouldn't let this small setback make him doubt his youth and hard work, right?"

The boy's voice came again, making Might Guy quickly come back to his senses.

"Of course not. There will inevitably be setbacks on the road of youth, but that will only make youth burn even more fiercely."

Despite his pain, Might Guy gave the boy and himself a thumbs-up, flashing his bright white teeth.

Although I was unable to complete the Hokage's orders, I have done my best.

This young man's youth burned even more intensely than mine, and he accepted his defeat wholeheartedly.

"Come on, uncle, hang in there a little longer, let's take a picture to remember this moment."

Tamura Hao, having carefully put away the giant cat and the Kusanagi sword, went to Might Guy's side and used chakra threads to control the camera to take a picture.

Such precious souvenirs are rare; who knows, this person might be burning with youthful passion on some battlefield someday.

Upon seeing someone take out that familiar camera, Shimura Izumi, who had been watching from a dark corner, instantly revealed a chilling smile. The chakra of the tailed beast sealed within surged incessantly, causing his right eye to flash a crimson light.

"It's more fun to kill people like this!"

He stuck out his tongue and licked his pink lips, a strange excitement welling up inside Shimura Izumi.

All she wants now is to die, to use that monstrous blood as her grand funeral, the redder the blood the better.

After seeing Shinnosuke and saying goodbye, she will go and kill that pervert together.

Mikoto Uchiha was also traumatized by that camera. Looking at the familiar camera, she felt terrible. Her tragedy started with that camera.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Retsuyo was excited. The boy had already proven the power of that Sage Technique seal with his actions, not to mention the subsequent Sage Technique training methods. This deal was definitely worth it.

"Truly worthy of being called a genius of Kumogakure."

The daimyo couldn't help but sigh, glancing at the Third Hokage beside him as he spoke.

He was very disappointed with Konoha's performance this time; they had focused all their efforts on internal strife and had not cultivated any true geniuses.

Moreover, their performance in the war was not ideal, especially in the land of rivers, where they lost their battle lines.

Noticing the daimyo's gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi's outward expression remained unchanged, but his killing intent intensified.

That boy disrupted too many of his plans, and even after revealing Might Guy as his trump card, he still couldn't win first place in the Chunin Exams, which was a major blow to his and the village's prestige and reputation.

However, the most threatening person in Kumogakure is the Raikage who assists Tsuchikage. We need to report this to the Daimyo later and raise our vigilance and defenses against Kumogakure.

"Such a big improvement?"

On the other side, watching someone walk back, Uchiha Hikaru was still very shocked, and his desire for that Sage Art Seal grew even stronger.

If that shameless villain can do it, I certainly can too, and maybe even do it better.

Are you injured?

Kushina Uzumaki looked at Tamura Hiro's arms hanging down, noticing their slight trembling, and felt a surge of tension and worry.

Whirlpool Jade Leaf and Whirlpool Fragrant Grass hurriedly stepped forward and unleashed their palm magic with both hands.

"Fortunately, his physical condition didn't allow him to unleash the full power of that move, otherwise I would have had to burrow underground to hide."

Tamura Hao said with lingering fear that after thirteen consecutive waves of three-sword-one-flash attacks, his chakra was left with less than one-tenth of its original amount.

Moreover, such a direct confrontation with the recoil force is a great test for the body, especially the arms.

Although the bones are fine, the joints and muscles are in severe pain, indicating a tear.

It truly lives up to its name as the Eight Gates Formation; it's unimaginable how powerful the explosive force would be after activating the Eight Gates Formation.

"I told Jiraiya that I would give up the fight after that."

He told Uchiha Hikaru that he couldn't even hold a sword properly anymore and would be unable to participate in the rest of the matches.

However, he didn't care about this at all; he had already achieved his goal.

Turning his head to look at Uchiha Retsuyo sitting in the audience area not far away, Tamura Hao knew he could continue trading.

"I'm giving up too!"

Uchiha Hikaru had no interest in participating in such boring matches anymore, mainly because he no longer had any opponents.

The remaining Kushina Uzumaki and Vanilla Uzumaki were far inferior to him, and he had already sparred with them many times before, so there was no point in fighting them.

Her only target was this shameless villain.

Whirlpool Vanilla remained silent, but she clearly didn't care about the upcoming match; at this moment, all she could see was her master's injuries.

"I'm not playing anymore!"

Kushina Uzumaki naturally lost interest; what was the point of competing when she was all alone?

"You stay here. The Uzumaki clan needs someone to take this opportunity to make their voice heard in the ninja world and prove that the Uzumaki clan has not been defeated."

Grandma Mito's time is running out; let's try to make her smile a little more.

Tamura Hao looked at Mito Uzumaki in the distance. He had just seen a Vajra Lock that had been stationed behind him while he was fighting the Day Tiger, clearly ready to save him at any moment.

Mito Uzumaki was also looking this way, with a kind smile on her face.

(End of this chapter)