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Chapter 70 Buddha's Wrath Lotus, A Choice! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Fire Release: Buddha's Wrath Lotus!

Although the Flame Flower is not in the shape of a lotus, Hoshino Shuichi decided to use this name.

This is an A-rank Fire Release technique, which is one level lower in difficulty than Fire Instantaneous Body Technique, and its form change is much easier.

However, the power of this technique depends on the amount of chakra the Fire Release clone possesses.

The fire-style clone had already consumed some of Matai's chakra; otherwise, he wouldn't have only suffered minor burns.

At this moment, the remaining shadow clone, seeing that Matai had not been killed by the explosion, immediately pounced on him.

Matai quickly retreated, simultaneously throwing his shuriken to block the enemy and buy himself time to prepare his ninjutsu.

But what he feared most was Hoshino Shuichi's true form.

"This brat is even more troublesome than last time!"

Ma Tai gritted his teeth.

He was interrupted every time he tried to unleash a ninjutsu.

Retreating repeatedly and using the trees for cover, Matai finally found an opportunity, creating a shadow clone to fight against Hoshino Shuichi's clone, while his main body leaped onto a tree branch and opened its mouth to spew out a storm.

With a burst of branches beneath his feet, Hoshino Shizuka's figure shot upwards, leaving afterimages. Then, to Madai's astonishment, flames bloomed beneath his feet, and he rose again, completely avoiding Madai's Wind Release.

After the storm passed, a large amount of vegetation was swept away.

Hoshino Hideichi flipped upside down, head down, feet up and down, his hands rapidly forming hand seals.

Wind Release: Vacuum Ball!

Taking a deep breath, Xingxia Xiu exhaled repeatedly, sending air bullets hurtling towards Matai below, leaving trails in the air.

bang bang bang...

The vacuum jade landed in a hole in a tree trunk and a pit in a mountain, sending rubble flying.

Matai dodged repeatedly, but also took the opportunity to complete the hand seals.

Wind Release: Net!

Ma Tai stood on the tree stump, and when he opened his mouth, a net-like gust of wind swept upwards.

Hoshino Shizuka turned around, and flames bloomed beneath his feet once more. His figure flashed repeatedly as he dodged ninjutsu and plunged into the ground, appearing behind Matai.

"So fast!"

Matai turned around, staring at the falling dagger, his right hand already ready to unleash a burst of ninjutsu.

He intended to withstand Hoshinoichi's attack head-on, and then seize the opportunity to counterattack with his Wind Release technique.

But just then, out of the corner of his eye, Hoshino saw a fireball coming from the side. He immediately unleashed his fire chakra and disappeared.

The fireball missed its target, and then Yekura appeared next to Matai.

Hoshino Hideichi stopped, and then Namikaze Minato appeared on the side.

Meanwhile, the fire-style clone that was entangled with Matai's clone exploded, perishing together with the latter.

The battle ended with four Sand Ninja killed.

Shuichi Hoshino and Minato Namikaze are unharmed.

In their second encounter, the Minato Squad once again emerged victorious.

Luo Sha's complexion was not good.

In a one-on-one fight, he couldn't do anything to Minato Namikaze; he couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes.

Although Minato Namikaze couldn't break through his defenses, Hoshino Shuichi managed to kill three of his other companions, and even Jonin Matai was accidentally injured.

"This kid is said to be only 7 years old. He'll probably be another Minato Namikaze or Sakumo Hatake in the future."

Two encounters with the enemy left an indelible impression on Rasa.

On the other side, Minato Namikaze immediately ordered, "Retreat!"

As soon as they finished speaking, the two figures disappeared.

After watching Hoshino Hideichi and the other person leave, Rasa immediately said, "Matai, after treating your injuries, please return to the Daimyo's residence immediately and explain the situation here to Chiyo-senpai. Konoha is very likely to take action against the Third Kazekage."

"clear!"

After taking out a bandage and bandaging his burned arm, Ma Tai immediately set off.

……

Back at their encampment, Minato Namikaze chuckled, "It seems the new technique is nearing completion. Besides the Body Flicker Technique, there's also the Fire Release: Clone Technique. What's the name of the Fire Release: Clone Self-Destruction Technique?"

"How about calling it Fire Release: Clone Technique - Exploding Flame Spark?"

Hoshino Hideichi was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this, and quickly said, "Minato-sensei, we've already prepared a name for it: Buddha's Wrath Lotus."

"Fire Lotus?"

Minato Namikaze looked puzzled: "If I'm not mistaken, that's the shape of a morning glory, isn't it?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "This technique is only in its initial stage, as is the Fire Instantaneous Body Technique. The double-petaled lotus is the final form."

Minato Namikaze seemed thoughtful, but didn't ask any further questions. Instead, he smiled and said, "Buddha's Wrath Lotus, indeed a very fitting name."

"Looks like Shuichi, you're better at naming things than I am!"

Did you just find out?

Suppressing his urge to retort, Hoshinobu changed the subject, saying, "After today's battle, the Sand Village should be sending some forces here, right?"

Minato Namikaze nodded, pondering, "Mobilizing forces is certain, but they may not all be used here."

"They might also target Shisui and his group, forcing us to send reinforcements."

Xingxia Xiu nodded.

The Sand Village ninjas weren't stupid. They didn't know the idiom "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao," but that didn't mean they didn't know how to use this strategy.

After thinking for a moment, Hoshino Hideaki suggested, "Minato-sensei, why don't you leave a clone here?"

Minato Namikaze hesitated after hearing this.

Hoshita Hideyoshi said, "Don't worry, Minato-sensei. My Fire Instantaneous Body Technique is basically complete. Leaving won't be a problem at all."

"Whether it's Rasa or Yokura, I'm no match for them, but with your clone, Master, I'll have no problem retreating."

"Moreover, once the Sand Village mobilizes its forces, I think the Daimyo Prefecture will make its move by tonight at the latest."

Minato Namikaze listened for a moment, then nodded: "Okay!"

The two then waited quietly, recovering their chakra.

After noon, Minato Namikaze, whose strength had been fully recovered, immediately created a shadow clone to stay behind, while he himself left using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

at the same time.

In the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Rivers, at the hideout of Hatake Sakumo's squad, Uchiha Yu entered from outside. Though outwardly composed, his eyes held a hint of joy: "Captain, the Sand Shinobi have been mobilized. It seems something went wrong; two squads have been reassigned!"

Upon hearing this, Hatake Sakumo immediately decided, "Then let's make our move tonight!"

"I'll handle the Daimyo situation, including Chiyo. Yu, the three of you will provide support and draw the attention of the other Sand Ninja."

The three of them, including Uchiha Yu, nodded in unison.

They were all Jonin.

And this is also an elite Jonin squad!

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was evening.

Beside the waterfall pool, Minato Namikaze's shadow clone stood up: "Shuichi, the Sand Ninja are here!"

Xingxia Xiu stood up, ready for battle.

There are a total of... 11 people!

Minato Namikaze used his sensory ninjutsu to pinpoint the exact number of Sand Ninja and immediately said, "Shuichi, fight and retreat."

"clear!"

Xingxia Xiu nodded, turned around and left without any hesitation.

The Sand Village's plan was extremely clear: Rasa, Pakura, and Matai would hold off Minato Namikaze, while the other eight would take care of Shuichi Hoshino.

Eight people, including a Jonin, this lineup completely treats Hoshino Shuichi as a Jonin.

The Sand Village also had sensory ninjas, and Hoshinobi Shuichi's retreat was immediately detected. Rasa immediately ordered the other two squads to bypass Minato Namikaze from both sides.

Rumble!

The roaring sounds continued behind him, but Hoshino Shuichi didn't turn his head.

It's dark now, and there's nothing to see if I turn around.

A moment later, Hoshino Shuichi's ears twitched.

The pursuers are here!

The Sand Ninja gave chase with all their might, and the fastest Jonin overtook Hoshinobi Shuichi, appearing ahead and even completing the hand seals.

His chest swelled, he opened his mouth and spat out, and a violent storm arose in the darkness.

With a burst of chakra, Xingxia Xiu kicked out and his figure soared into the air.

Behind them, one by one, the Sand Ninja also made their move.

Some used Wind Release, some used Fire Release, and a puppeteer launched a large number of hidden weapons straight at Hoshino Shizuka in the air.

Hoshinoichi, who was in the air, had already dodged the Jonin's attack. He turned around and was falling down, but he had already completed the hand seals for Wind Release. He put his hands together and opened his mouth to exhale downwards.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

Wind Release: Gale Palm!

It was still a combination ninjutsu, with a raging firestorm colliding with the attacks of the seven Sand Ninja.

As the heatwave reversed, Hoshino Hideichi, who was falling, suddenly rose up again, throwing out kunai one after another, including several with explosive tags and smoke bombs.

boom!

Bang!

Flames erupted, followed by billowing smoke that obscured visibility.

The Sand Ninja below immediately used Wind Release to disperse the smoke, and then a Sensory Ninja sensed Hoshino's presence.

"Left side!"

The sensory ninja shouted, "It's a clone!"

The Jonin leading the team immediately warned, "Don't let his clones get close!"

The clones, which can self-destruct at any moment, are even more powerful than explosive tags, making getting close to them a gamble with your life.

As a result, a group of Sand Ninjas joined forces to use mid-to-long-range attacks, killing Hoshino Shuichi's clones before they could even get close.

But then the sensory ninja sensed Hoshino Shuichi coming from the right.

The Jonin leading the team immediately decided to split up. Four of them stayed behind to kill Hoshino Shuichi's clone, while he led the team to pursue the real Hoshino.

Hoshinobu Shuichi was secretly pleased to learn from the memories relayed by his clone that the Sand Village ninja had separated.

But he soon felt helpless.

The Sand Ninja didn't give him a chance for close combat, preparing their ninjutsu early on and taking turns attacking him.

Soon, the four people behind caught up, and Hoshino Shuichi had no choice but to keep running.

Meanwhile, in the Daimyo Prefecture of the River Country.

Sakumo Hatake's team emerged from their hiding place. Each member wore a mask and a black robe, and no Konoha markings could be seen.

The four split into two teams. The three, led by Uchiha Yu, were responsible for attracting the attention of the Sand Village ninja, while Hatake Sakumo headed straight for the Daimyo.

The city of Daming quickly became lively under the cover of darkness, with the roar of explosions echoing throughout the entire city.

The great battle has begun!

As expected, the Sand Village ninja were drawn to Uchiha Yu and his group. Under the cover of darkness, Hatake Sakumo advanced at high speed like a ghost and easily entered the Daimyo's palace.

Suddenly, Sakumo Hatake stopped and looked at Chiyo in front of him.

"Konoha's White Fang?"

Chiyo stared intently at the figure in front of her.

Sakumo Hatake did not respond, but drew his sword and transformed into a streak of white light as he charged out.

"So what if you kill the daimyo?"

Chiyo spoke, and the next moment her body exploded into a cloud of smoke and dissipated.

Clone!

Sakumo Hatake stopped, his expression changing beneath his mask.

The name has been changed?

impossible!

The attendant beside the daimyo was hypnotized and controlled by Uchiha Yu, confirming that the daimyo had not moved.

So why did Chiyo abandon her position as daimyo of the River Country?

The thought flashed through his mind, and Hatake Sakumo immediately leaped onto the roof and looked towards Uchiha Yu's direction.

Chiyo herself is over there!

The daimyo of the Land of Rivers is right before them, but on the other side, Uchiha Yu and his group are also in dire straits.

At this moment, Sakumo Hatake faced a difficult choice.

To complete the mission, regardless of the heavy casualties suffered by their comrades.

Should we save our companions and abandon the mission?

But in an instant, Hatake Sakumo made a decision and turned to head straight for the battlefield where Uchiha Yu was.

He did not spare a part of himself to deal with the daimyo.

Facing a powerful puppeteer like Chiyo, he dared not be negligent in the slightest, otherwise not only would he be unable to lead the team to break through, but the entire team might also be left behind.

(End of this chapter)