Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 245 The Fear of Being Dominated

Uchiha Gen spent a short while harvesting the souls and lifespans of the bounty hunters, then summoned a giant snake to deliver the corpses to Orochimaru before chasing after Kakuzu.

Using the Flying Thunder God mark left on Zhu Rong, Uchiha Xuan appeared above Zhu Rong's head in a flash.

At this moment, Kakuzu is fleeing in disarray under the bombardment of Zhu Rong's explosive fireballs...

Each of the transformed golden-white explosive bombs is like an aerial bomb, creating a large crater when it hits the ground, shattering trees into pieces and igniting them.

Actually, Kakuzu wasn't afraid of Zhu Rong, but rather afraid that Uchiha Genteng would catch up after making a move, which is why he didn't retaliate and only focused on escaping.

During the chase, the two sides came to a river. Kakuzu saw Uchiha Gen appear above Zhu Rong's head. His heart sank, but at the same time, his ferocity was aroused.

Instead of running away, Kakuzu landed by the river and released the Earth Grudge Water Release Mask.

Water Release: Water Curtain!

The name of this ninjutsu is very misleading; it looks like a defensive ninjutsu, but it is actually an offensive ninjutsu.

High-pressure water cannons spewed from the mouth of the black monster in the water-style mask, blasting directly into the void at a tricky angle, engulfing both Zhu Rong's head and Uchiha Gen's body.

Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!

Uchiha Gen formed hand seals, and with just one seal, the ninjutsu was successfully released. A golden-white flame, vaguely shaped like a dragon, spewed out from his mouth.

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The high-pressure water jet collided with the dragon-shaped flames, producing a distinct sound of steam rising. The two attacks battled in mid-air, with puffs of white steam billowing out.

While the white mist obscured the Sharingan's vision, Kakuzu simultaneously concentrated the remaining Lightning Release Mask, Wind Release Mask, and Fire Release Mask onto his right arm.

Earth Grudge's final shot!

This is Kakuzu's ultimate technique, more than twice as powerful as the combined ninjutsu made of the Wind and Fire Masks.

Faced with a life-or-death crisis, Kakuzu, a seasoned and experienced Kage-level powerhouse, revealed his trump card.

This is different from the original story where Kakuzu beats Kakashi and Shikamaru.

The combined power of wind, fire, and lightning erupted from Kakuzu's right arm, a deep blue chakra cannon shooting out at incredible speed, like a laser beam!

Although it is only the most initial combination and is far from the level of bloodline elimination, its power is already quite strong.

But even the most powerful attack is useless if it can't hit the target.

Although the white mist obscured the Sharingan's vision, it couldn't block the soul perception of the Spirit Transformation Technique; the intense chakra fluctuations were like the bright moon in the night.

As Uchiha Gencho Kakuzu unleashed Musou, he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, instantly teleporting Zhu Rong to a nearby location marked with the Flying Thunder God seal.

Thus, the chakra cannon, whose power would require at least a second-stage Susanoo to withstand, was rendered useless.

The unborn spirit pierced through the white vapor and shot directly at Kakuzu's head.

With a flick of his left hand, Kakuzu unleashed a torrent of black threads that lashed out like a black whip at Wusheng.

However, Wusheng changed his flight trajectory in mid-air and avoided the blow. Jiaodu had no choice but to dodge to the side.

Just then, with the help of the Flying Thunder God mark left on Wusheng, Uchiha Xuan and Zhu Rong arrived in a flash.

Before Kakuzu's horrified eyes, a hand cleaved with wind-style chakra severed Kakuzu's head in an instant, while another hand gently pressed against Kakuzu's abdomen.

Kakuzu's body fell to the ground, his head severed from his body.

The headless corpse trembled the next moment, black threads shot out from its neck and head and quickly connected, and the body stood up quickly like a zombie, with a shattered lightning mask spewing out from its back.

This scene is certainly not friendly to ordinary ninjas.

Zhu Rong flew close to the ground, nimbly making a circle. Uchiha Xuan, holding Wusheng, smiled and said, "Although it's a bit abnormal, it is indeed a very good ability."

"Actually, we have similar abilities; we both fight outnumbered opponents."

Those who harbor resentment and hatred should have lost their normal male functions, right?

It's impossible for them to spray black threads down there, right?

That's insane!

"You flatter me; it is your abilities that are truly astonishing."

"My Earth Grudge Mask is merely a puppet, devoid of intelligence. Your puppet's intelligence is no less than that of a high-level summoning beast."

"Also, isn't that the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Kakuzu turned around, and his Water Release mask followed suit, his face filled with solemnity and seriousness.

After what happened, Kakuzu no longer naively believed that it was a teleportation technique and remembered the famous Flying Thunder God Technique.

"Good taste, but not very well-behaved."

With a smile on his face, Uchiha Gen nodded slightly, and as he spoke, he loosened his grip, causing Wusheng to plunge into the ground.

A surge of powerful lightning spread along the sword's blade into the ground, destroying all the black threads that were hidden beneath the surface, ready to launch a sneak attack.

Kakuzu's heart skipped a beat upon seeing this, and he said in a deep voice with a solemn expression, "Such keen insight. No wonder you are the fearsome Asura who is famous throughout the ninja world."

"Your idea is not bad either. You use conversation to attract my attention, but you're preparing to launch a sneak attack from underground."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two struck again.

Wind Release Breakthrough!

Zhu Rong spewed out a golden-white river of flames from his mouth. Fueled by a continuous gale, these fiery torrents transformed into a raging inferno, exceeding twenty meters in diameter, churning the earth and scorching intensely hot.

Fire Release: Diligent Head!

Wind Release: Pressure Damage!

Composite Ninja Technique: Explosive Flame!

Kakuzu released his Wind Release Mask and Fire Release Mask, and the high-pressure wind ball carrying a gale fell into the sea of ​​flames, creating a vast sea of ​​fire.

Two seas of fire collided on the ground, neither giving way to the other...

Just then, using the Flying Thunder God mark left on Kakuzu's abdomen, Uchiha Gen suddenly appeared in front of Kakuzu again and pressed a Rasengan on him.

Before Kakuzu could react, he was swept away by the Rasengan and thrown heavily into the river with a splash.

In the river, the Wind Release mask was thrown from Kakuzu's back; the resurrected Kakuzu was still in a daze...

After a moment, the experienced Kakuzu touched his abdomen and figured out the reason.

Black threads wriggled, discarding the part of skin that Uchiha Gen had touched, and then Kakuzu crawled out of the river...

This river was just a small stream, not a large river, so Kakuzu never even considered escaping by water, as that was unrealistic.

Kakuzu climbed out of the river and saw Zhu Rong and Wu Sheng fly through the remaining sea of ​​fire to Uchiha Gen's side. He couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

That's terrifying power, especially considering that thundercloud wasn't there.

With such strength, perhaps only the leader of the organization can rival him?

If he survives today, he will definitely go and tear off the old acquaintance who strongly recommended the bounty on Uchiha Gen.

beg for mercy?

That is impossible!

He was just greedy for money, not afraid of death.

Standing on the river, Kakuzu retracted his Water Release mask into his body, and a large amount of gray-black hair spewed out from the back of his neck, resembling the mane of a lion. Gray-black hair also spewed out from his mouth, making him look like a humanoid monster.

"Hey, you in that form..."

Upon hearing Uchiha Gen's words, Kakuzu slightly raised his head and then met Uchiha Gen's Mangekyou Sharingan.

Oh no, I was careless. The opponent hadn't used illusion magic before, so I thought...

This was Kakuzu's last thought before he fell into the illusion.

With a soft splatter, the extended Unborn pierced through Kakuzu's heart, and the Fire Release Mask spewed out from his back.

Kakuzu, resurrected thanks to the Water Release mask, lowered his eyes and panted heavily...

This feeling that no matter how hard he struggled, it was futile reminded Kakuzu of the fear he felt when he was dominated by the First Hokage...

"Hey, interested in working for me?"

I only wrote two chapters today. My stomach might be upset because I ate something unclean.

(End of this chapter)