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Chapter 244 Dust Release VS Wood Release! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

As soon as Onoki left, Hoshino Hideichi nodded slightly to the yellow earth and followed him out. Then, his body floated up lightly and caught up with Onoki.

Ōnoki turned his head and was startled again: "This is my technique!"

Hoshino Hideichi smiled and said, "The Light and Heavy Rock Technique isn't particularly difficult. Although it's not suitable for combat, it's not bad for traveling."

Onoki's fist hardened again.

At that moment, Huang Tu, who had also rushed out of the room, was stunned to see that Hoshino was using the same ninjutsu as his father: "The same ninjutsu as Dad. This guy defeated the Fourth Raikage with Lightning Release. Could it be that he's going to use Earth Release... No, Dad's strongest technique is Dust Release."

"Could it be that he also used Dust Escape...?"

Huang Tu's expression changed drastically. He quickly created a clone to call for help, while he himself leaped up and chased after the two people in the air as they headed out of Iwagakure.

Furthermore, more and more Iwa ninjas were catching up.

Onoki increased his flying speed, and the two quickly left Iwagakure.

Stopping in his tracks, Hoshinobi looked at the vast Iwagakure village, where not a single patch of green could be seen, and couldn't help but laugh, "Lord Tsuchikage, this place is far too dry. There's not a single green thing here; it looks so dull and boring."

He has visited all five great ninja villages.

Sometimes I can understand why Konoha and the Land of Fire are always under siege.

Who can blame them when the environments of these four ninja villages are all so poor?

Kumogakure and Iwagakure are quite similar, with bare, rocky terrain everywhere.

The worst village is Sunagakure; they eat sand every day.

Kirigakure Village is not lacking in greenery, but it is too humid, and the island is too small and prone to typhoons.

Konoha Village is different; it is not only rich in resources, but also has a pleasant climate.

If it were Hoshino Shuichi, anyone with even a little ambition would still be thinking about him.

However, he's now on Konoha's side.

However, Onoki found his serious evaluation extremely sarcastic and sneered, "Young man, don't be too smug."

Hoshino Hideaki shook his head and said sincerely, "Lord Tsuchikage, I just think that planting some trees here would be very nice."

Onoki frowned: "You came here because of the Land of Grass, right?"

"Konoha wants to annex Kusagakure, and the Land of Fire wants to annex the Land of Grass. Not only me, but Kirigakure and Kumogakure will not agree to this."

"The methods you used to deal with the Third Mizukage and the Fourth Raikage are probably useless against me."

Hoshino Hideichi smiled upon hearing this, then descended to a towering rock pillar.

Meanwhile, Huang Tu, Dong Siren, and dozens of other Iwa ninjas had arrived one after another.

"The Third Tsuchikage!"

The dead man in the east shouted loudly.

Onoki lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "You don't need to interfere in this battle."

Given Hoshino Shuichi's strength, the presence of Huang Tu and others is of little significance.

This little rascal in front of me has the same Body Flicker Technique as the Fourth Hokage and the Second Hokage.

The Second Hokage died because, like the Third Raikage, he needed to leave someone behind to cover his retreat.

Otherwise, the Second Hokage wouldn't have died at the hands of the Gold and Silver Brothers' elite forces.

The Third Raikage would not be surrounded and killed by him and his men.

Onoki knew very well the Third Raikage's speed; if he wanted to run, he simply couldn't stop him.

It's more accurate to say that the Third Raikage single-handedly held off tens of thousands of Iwa ninja rather than the Iwa ninja surrounding and killing him.

However, Hoshinobu Hideichi laughed upon hearing Onoki's words, "Lord Tsuchikage is truly vigorous despite his age. Then let this junior witness the power of Dust Release!"

Onoki's gaze sharpened: "Then watch closely!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Onoki opened and closed his eyes, and a transparent cone-shaped barrier appeared. Then it shot out towards Hoshino Shuichi, intending to envelop him.

Clearly, Onoki had been developing this ninjutsu for some time, otherwise it wouldn't have come to fruition so quickly.

However, such a casting speed was far too slow for Hoshino Shuichi.

Electricity crackled around him, and Hoshino Shizuka's figure vanished in an instant.

When the power of Dust Release was unleashed, only a section of the rock pillar was broken down.

"Lord Tsuchikage, your speed is too slow. Are you getting old?"

Hoshita Shuichi's voice rang out behind Onoki.

Sweat beaded on Onoki's forehead as he soared through the air, forming hand seals to create earth-style clones that surrounded him.

Compared to other ninjas, he had a great advantage in aerial mobility, but this advantage was completely lost when facing Hoshino Shuichi.

Suddenly, a flash of lightning appeared.

On the ground, Huang Tu and the others watching the battle only saw flashes of lightning in the air, and then saw Onoki's clones explode and fall into the ground as rubble.

"So fast!"

"Lightning Release: Body Flicker Technique, just like the Third Raikage's!"

……

A chorus of exclamations erupted, and Huang Tu and the others' hearts leaped into their throats.

After all, Hoshino Shuichi's record is too amazing.

Meanwhile, in the air, the clones were being destroyed one by one.

However, Onoki quickly changed his strategy, descending from the air and pressing his palm against the ground, causing sharp stone pillars to rise densely all around him.

To be honest, he hadn't used such a standard ninjutsu in a long time.

This move is clearly designed to limit Hoshino Shuichi's speed.

However, Hoshino Shuichi did not enter the forest of stone pillars, but instead appeared outside.

His body was crackling with electricity, and a blue beam of light shot out as he raised his hand.

Takemikazuchi Thunderbolt!

Wherever the beam of light reached, the stone pillars exploded, and the electric light radiated outwards like tree branches, piercing through the stone pillars and causing them to collapse.

Onoki dodged, narrowly avoiding the extremely fast attack.

At that moment, Hoshinoichi withdrew his Lightning Release and said with a smile, "Lord Tsuchikage, I also know Earth Release. Please teach me!"

The next moment, the ground shook, and a rock giant rose from the ground.

Boom boom boom!

The earth trembled, and the rock giant strode toward Onoki.

Onoki formed a hand seal, and a rock giant rose from the ground beneath his feet, carrying him forward.

Soon the two giants collided, fist to fist, with a deafening roar, shockwaves, and flying debris.

Onoki's expression changed, because his rock giant's arm had been smashed.

The other side was completely unharmed.

He immediately floated upwards, and the next moment his rock giant was blown apart by Hoshino Shuichi's rock giant.

But then Onoki landed on top of Hoshino Shuichi's rock giant head, his right hand covered by rock, and slammed down with a powerful punch.

Rock Fist Technique!

Click!

The rock giant cracked, but it wasn't destroyed. What terrified Onoki was...

From within the crack, molten lava seemed about to erupt.

Molten Exit!

Without hesitation, Onoki cast the Super Heavy Rock Technique on himself. With the terrifying power amplified, the Lava Giant's head immediately exploded, and as lava splashed out, Onoki's figure soared into the sky.

However, the lava giant did not fall down. Instead, its head grew rapidly, followed by two more dragon heads.

The dragon head opened its mouth and aimed at Onoki in the air, and a blazing beam of light shot out.

Dragon flame breath!

Upon witnessing this, some of the Iwa ninja exclaimed in surprise, "It's a Scorch Release!"

"He perfectly combined the Scorch Release and Lava Release techniques!"

Huang Tu and the others had all seen Hoshinoichi use the Lava Giant and Scorching Giant techniques before, so they understood immediately upon seeing it again.

Moreover, unlike the previous time when the Scorching Release power was directly applied to the surface of the Lava Giant, this time the power was combined in a way that was imperceptible to anyone.

"This guy is so much stronger than last time!"

Looking at Hoshino Hideaki, who seemed calm and collected, as if observing a battle, Huang Tu couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

……

Ōnoki flew through the air, dodging the dragon's breath, and then opened and closed his hands, unleashing Dust Release once more.

This time, due to the lava giant's bulk, the barrier easily enveloped it, then erupted, completely disintegrating the giant, which was over ten meters tall.

Hoshino Shuichi watched this scene quietly. He had to admit that the power of Dust Release was still quite astonishing.

The flaw... or rather, Onoki's flaw is that he's too slow at casting spells.

If the enemy is fast enough, you simply can't hit them.

Alternatively, you might need teammates to cooperate and restrict the enemy's movements.

However, it is clear that Dust Release is also a ninjutsu similar to Rasengan, and its power can be continuously increased as chakra levels rise.

If it were Hashirama Senju who used it, it would cover a large area, and apart from space-time ninjutsu, there would be no time to escape.

At this moment, Onoki landed and pressed down with both hands.

The next moment, the ground around Hoshino Shizuka cracked open, and four rock giants rose up from the ground at the same time, then eight huge fists smashed down on him.

However, the next moment, Onoki and the group of Iwa ninjas stared wide-eyed.

Thick vines burst forth from the ground, growing rapidly like giant pythons, and wrapped around the arms of the four rock giants, freezing their descending fists in mid-air.

"Wood Release!"

Onoki gritted his teeth, unable to hide his shock.

"Wood Release... This is Wood Release!"

"The secret technique of the God of Ninjas!"

"He...he actually mastered this technique!"

At this moment, many Iwa ninja swallowed hard.

However, more vines appeared around Hoshino, entwining the four rock giants and tearing them apart with a rumble, turning them into a pile of rubble.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Xingxia Xiu clasped her hands together.

Wood Release: Advent of the World of Trees!

In an instant, the soil and rocks cracked open, and a large number of thick trees rose from the ground, growing forward like dragons and snakes.

In the eyes of the Iwa ninja like Huang Tu, it seemed like a rolling green tide sweeping towards Onoki.

"Huang Tu, are we really not going to intervene?"

The dead man from the east shouted.

Huang Tu looked solemn, gritting his teeth and shaking his head.

At that moment, Onoki soared into the sky, but immediately afterward, vines that seemed to dance like giant pythons came rushing in and prevented Onoki from taking off.

And there were more and more of these vines, as if they were weaving a net in the air, making it impossible for Onoki to break through and enter the high sky.

He was only delayed for a few seconds, and before he knew it, all he could see were tall trees; he was now in a vast forest.

Here, all the trees are his enemies, swarming towards him.

Having witnessed Hashirama Senju's power firsthand, Onoki was well aware of the strength of Wood Release.

Without any hesitation, he clasped his hands together and opened them, and the cylindrical barrier shot out.

Dust Release: A technique to strip away the original world!

As Onoki's body turned, the cylindrical barrier rotated diagonally around the circle.

The next moment, all the trees within the circle of the cylindrical barrier centered on Onoki were instantly reduced to dust.

Four-fifths of the entire vast forest vanished in that instant, leaving behind only a dense mass of tree stumps.

However, after this surgery, Onoki couldn't help but gasp for breath, and beads of sweat rolled down his face.

"Wow, that's amazing..."

Hoshino Shizuka secretly praised him, as if he could see Onoki fighting against Uchiha Madara.

but.

Hoshinobi Hideichi raised his hand, and Wood Release was activated once again.

The world of flowering trees has been born!

In an instant, new tree trunks began to grow rapidly on those tree stumps again.

"What?"

Onoki was shocked, then gritted his teeth and charged up his strength again.

But soon, giant flower buds appeared on the trees, and as the buds opened, pollen was immediately released.

Ōnoki took just one puff, and his body went limp, causing him to kneel on the ground.

"That bastard, he's despicable..."

Onoki tried to get up, but he got tangled in the branches and was left hanging in the air.

The next moment, Hoshino Shuichi emerged from a nearby tree trunk and laughed, "Lord Tsuchikage, you've lost!"

Onoki gritted his teeth and tried to struggle.

Ignoring him, Hoshinoichi looked towards Iwagakure and said, "Tsuchikage, if this ninjutsu were used in Iwagakure, it would be quite a spectacle, wouldn't it?"

"Iwagakure is too bare and doesn't look very nice. Planting some trees would be a good idea."

"I think Black Soil will definitely like it."

Onoki's struggling body stiffened: "You wretched brat, you're threatening me!"

Hoshino nodded: "Yes, Lord Tsuchikage, I am threatening you."

"To be honest, if it weren't for a more important enemy to deal with, and if it weren't for Kurotsuchi's sake, you would be dead today just like the Third Mizukage."

"And Iwagakure, destroying it is just a matter of a ninjutsu for me."

"But what can I do? I'm a peace-loving, good person."

Onoki thought this was the most ridiculous thing he had ever heard.

But at the same time, he also felt a deep sense of frustration.

This reminded him of Madara Uchiha from back then; he felt just as powerless as he did back then.

but……

Seeing Hoshino's smiling face, Onoki shouted, "Kid, I'm not the same person I used to be!"

"Don't underestimate the power of the Tsuchikage!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the branches wrapped around Onoki exploded with a loud crash.

However, he was suddenly subjected to the Super Heavy Rock Technique.

After regaining his freedom, Onoki, whose right arm was covered by rocks, threw a punch at Hoshino Shuichi.

Hoshino Hideichi raised an eyebrow, and then threw a punch as well.

boom!

The air exploded, sending rocks flying through the air. Onoki's body flew backward, then slammed into a tree trunk with a thud before slowly sliding down.

With difficulty, Onoki looked up at Hoshino Shuichi in disbelief.

"Not bad strength."

Hoshinoichi flicked his hand, then appeared next to Onoki with a Body Flicker Technique and delivered a powerful sealing attack.

"Lord Tsuchikage, this is merely a friendly warning."

"If Iwagakure insists on interfering in the affairs of the Land of Grass, then I don't mind starting a war."

Hoshita Shuichi had already suppressed his smile and said coldly, "I am not the Third Raikage, so numbers mean nothing to me."

"Even if there are 10,000 Iwa ninja, it's just a matter that I can solve with a single ninjutsu."

Onoki had bitten his gums until they bled, but he had to admit it was true.

After the final warning, Hoshino Shuichi suddenly smiled and said, "This concludes our exchange."

"Lord Tsuchikage, I will accept a portion of the Five-Tails' chakra."

"I hope you remember this advice today."

After he finished speaking, Hoshino Shuichi's body quickly turned to wood and then into a large tree.

Onoki froze instantly: "Wood... Wood Release clone?!"

He was defeated by a Wood Release clone!

In an instant, an unprecedented despair filled his entire being: "This bastard... he actually... he really reached the level of the former God of Ninjas!"

"There is absolutely no chance of winning against someone like that alone."

(End of this chapter)