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Chapter 104 Rematch, Stealing the Base! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

This time, the Under the Star show didn't wear a mask.

"Happy New Year, Lord Tsuchikage!"

Xingxia Xiu is gentle and polite.

Onoki had already suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Boy, hand over the Four-Tails!"

Hoshino Hideaki spread his hands: "Lord Tsuchikage, isn't this a bit too much?"

"The Four-Tails is now my spoils of war. I can't just take back any spoils I've gained in the war without asking for them, can I?"

"Then why fight a war?"

"Lord Tsuchikage is rather...childish!"

Onoki's eyes twitched violently, his anger barely contained: "Kid, you can't afford the consequences of breaking the balance!"

Hoshino Hide raised a finger and shook it: "Lord Tsuchikage is wrong again."

"I don't need to bear the consequences of breaking the balance; that's a question the Third Hokage should be considering."

"As for me, I am a member of Konoha Root, a Konoha ninja. My mission is to protect the interests of the village and my comrades. Killing the Four-Tails Jinchuriki is my duty."

"Furthermore, wasn't the so-called balance already broken long ago?"

"Back then, the First Hokage distributed the Tailed Beasts to balance the power of the ninja world, so it is only right that I take back the Four-Tails now."

"The Four-Tails has belonged to Konoha since ancient times!"

Onoki's face darkened as he looked at Mitokado Homura: "Is this Konoha's attitude?"

Mitokado was speechless.

Now that things have come to this point, what else can I say?

Can I say that the Four-Tails Jinchuriki killed the wrong person?

And that's absolutely right.

The Four-Tails was separated from the First Hokage, so isn't it only right that it be taken back now?

Looking up at Ōnoki, Mitokado Homura hardened his expression: "Every action during wartime is justified. Ōnoki, you've experienced many wars; don't you understand that at all?"

At that moment, another firm voice rang out: "Onoki, the Four-Tails is absolutely not going to be handed over to Iwagakure right now."

The crowd parted, and Danzo stepped to the front, looking up at Onoki: "If Iwagakure admits defeat now and withdraws from the Land of Rain, Konoha can promise to return the Four-Tails when the Four-Tails Jinchuriki's lifespan is exhausted."

Four-Tails Jinchuriki!

Onoki's eye twitched, and he looked at Hoshino Shu: "The Four-Tails is on you."

Hoshino smiled, his body covered in tailed beast chakra.

Onoki's pupils contracted slightly, and he was somewhat shocked: "This kid has already grasped the power of the Four-Tails so quickly."

In this case.

Onoki formed hand seals: "To reclaim the Four-Tails, I won't hold back!"

He made his move, and the two guards behind him immediately formed hand seals as well.

Earth Release: Rock Gun!

The two guards cast their spells very quickly, unleashing a barrage of rock bullets that expanded in the air before hurtling towards Xingxiaxiu.

Onoki's technique, however, involves creating clones. He has four clones surrounding him, and they move around, making it impossible to tell which one is his true body.

At the same time that the Iwa ninja made their move, Hoshino-shiki also made his move. The air beneath his feet exploded with a loud bang, followed by a series of thuds as he sprinted through the air.

shhhhhh!

Reaching out, its four tails shot forward like javelins, shattering the incoming rock projectiles.

Boom boom boom!

A series of sharp increases were reported.

However, it was Onoki's guards who threw out kunai carrying explosive tags.

But none of this worked for the Star Show.

But just as he broke through the explosion, Onoki's huge rock fist came crashing down.

With his tail protecting him, Onoki unleashed a Super Heavy Rock Technique just before the attack, making his power even more terrifying.

Bang!

Xingxia Xiu was sent flying.

Onoki clasped his hands together and opened them, unleashing the Primal World Decoction Technique.

The sound of air explosions rang out one after another. Hoshino Shu's figure flickered in the air, breaking free from Onoki's lock and retracting his tailed beast cloak at the same time.

This is not his preferred style.

"Lord Tsuchikage, I'm getting serious."

Xingxia Xiu smiled, then formed a hand seal, opened his mouth and inhaled, his cheeks puffed out and his chest expanded.

Wind Release: Vacuum Ball!

shhhhhh!

With a swift movement, Hoshino Shigehisa spat out a barrage of air bullets, firing at Onoki and his companions like a machine gun.

Onoki's guards immediately retaliated with their iron cannons, while several Onokis nimbly flew through the air, dodging the attacks and taking up advantageous positions, preparing to kill Hoshino Hide once again.

However, Xingxia Xiu's decision not to use that troublesome Body Flicker Technique surprised and puzzled him, but he could only remain vigilant and on guard.

Sensing Onoki's intention, after exchanging a ninjutsu attack, Hoshino suddenly charged forward, drawing his sword at the same time.

Wind Release: Vacuum Sword!

Numerous wind blades shot out.

This forced Onoki to dodge again, even creating distance between them.

Instead of heading straight for Onoki, Hoshinoshige went straight for the two Iwa ninja guards.

……

Aerial combat broke out, but no combat broke out on the ground; both sides looked up at the battle in the air.

Hoshino Shu fought three opponents single-handedly and blasted away two of Onoki's guards in a very short time, demonstrating astonishing speed.

However, it wasn't just Onoki who was puzzled.

The same applies to Tsunade and the other two, who had witnessed Hoshino's Body Flicker ability.

Who would have thought that teleportation ability was only temporary?

In the air, after blasting away two Iwa ninja guards, Hoshino Hide turned around and unleashed a sharp burst of air.

Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!

Several sharp gusts of air swept out like ripples on water.

Onoki immediately dodged.

"It's actually harder to control and restrain this kid in the air..."

Onoki's eyes flashed, and he immediately flew towards the open space in the distance, while using the Rock Iron Cannon technique to attack Hoshino Hide and entice him.

Xingxia Xiu felt even more uncomfortable in the air, so she chased after him without hesitation.

If I can kill Onoki... then of course I'll kill him!

The two gradually disappeared into the distance, one after the other. On the ground, the two sides finally turned their gazes away from the air and onto each other.

Go to war!

Xingxia Xiu's two wood clones took the lead and charged forward.

Behind him, Jiraiya and the others followed, passing Danzo and Mitokado Homura, and swarmed forward.

Wood Release: Advent of the World of Trees!

With more than fifty meters to go before reaching the Iwa ninja, and seeing the towering walls rising up, the wood clone clasped his hands together, and thick vines rose from the ground like dragons and snakes, swarming towards the Iwa ninja.

The Iwa ninja are skilled at altering the terrain and creating terrain that suits them in combat.

He is equally skilled at performing on the runway.

Bang bang bang!

The vines pierced through the earthen wall, a flash of fire appeared, followed by a deafening explosion that sent splinters flying everywhere.

But the subsequent vines and wood surged forth relentlessly, engulfing everything.

Rumble!

The earth shook violently, then was divided into sections, creating undulating terrain.

There were also countless rock-iron cannons.

However, none of this could stop the vines from spreading.

The Iwa ninja were quickly overwhelmed.

The wood clone had already stopped, and Jiraiya and the others bypassed him and charged towards the Iwa ninja.

"what!"

A rock ninja, entangled in vines, screamed and collapsed, clutching his neck, as Jiraiya's kunai had smeared him.

There was also an Iwa ninja who collapsed, foaming at the mouth and turning blue-purple, having been bitten on the neck by Orochimaru's venomous snake.

Ding ding ding!

Rumble!

shhhhhh!

puff puff!

A heart-wrenching scream, an angry shout.

At this moment, various sounds rose and fell within the tree realm.

The bloody battle has officially begun.

The existence of the Tree World allowed the Konoha ninjas to quickly gain the upper hand.

Because the Iwa ninja also had to deal with the attacking Fujiki, if they were not careful, the Konoha ninja would seize the opportunity and kill them in one blow.

Suddenly, several rock giants rose from the ground, waving their arms, shattering the vines and sending them flying. Several Konoha ninjas screamed as they were sent flying.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru retreated to avoid the attack. Just as they were about to join forces to cast a spell, a rock giant was blasted apart by a huge fireball with a loud bang.

The two turned around and saw that Danzo and Mitokado Homura had joined forces, using Wind Release and Fire Release to defeat a rock giant in one strike.

Then another booming sound arose in his ears. Jiraiya looked over and saw another rock giant split in two, with Sakumo Hatake appearing behind the fallen rock giant.

But then shadows fell over Hatake Sakumo, and another rock giant slapped him down.

Rumble!

The earth collapsed, and the rock giant slapped a huge crater.

Sakumo Hatake appeared on the rock giant's shoulder, a blazing white light flashed, and the rock giant's head rolled off.

In the woods, flashes of white blades would occasionally appear, each time accompanied by the enemy's agonizing screams.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, then charged into the fray.

Soon they saw Hatake Sakumo being blocked by an Iwa ninja wielding dual swords. The two moved at high speed through the forest, the sounds of swords clashing ringing out and sparks flying.

Danzo and Mitomon Homura were also stopped.

The Iwagakure ninja are not without strong individuals.

Onoki went to the battlefield this time, and was even prepared to face off against Hiruzen Sarutobi.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Having once again evaded Onoki's Primal Boundary Detachment Technique, Hoshino frowned slightly.

This guy is really tough to deal with.

The clones and the main body provide mutual cover, as do the ground and air units.

"The last time he teleported was probably the best opportunity to take him down."

Xingxia Xiu secretly said, then clasped his hands together.

shhhhhh!

One by one, vines and trees rose from the ground, attacking the ground and the air above the Ōnoki.

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Onoki nimbly dodged in mid-air, while Onoki on the ground leaped onto the vines and pressed down. With the Super Weight Rock Technique, the vines could not withstand the pressure and crashed to the ground.

However, Xingxia Xiu also bought himself some time, and with a blink of an eye, he entered immortal mode.

Immediately afterwards, two wooden clones emerged from his back.

Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!

After creating a clone, Xingxia Xiu immediately unleashed his ultimate skill.

A thick wooden dragon emerged from the ground and charged toward the two large wild trees on the surface.

Ōnoki pressed his hands to the ground, and two giant rock figures rose from the earth.

The wooden dragon coiled around the rock giant, and the two wooden clones rushed forward, stepping on the wooden dragon to reach the top of the rock giant's head and then to the two Onoki.

Onoki was already prepared; his arm was encased in rock, and he slammed it down on the charging wooden clone.

The fists collided, creating a shockwave that caused the rock surrounding Onoki's arm to crack inch by inch.

Bang bang!

A ring of energy appeared, and the two Onoki were sent flying backward. The wood clone immediately rushed to pursue them.

at the same time.

Another Ōnoki landed from the sky, pressing his hands to the ground behind Hoshino Hide.

Huge rocks rose up on both sides and then crashed into Xingxiaxiu in the middle.

Ōnoki, who was behind him, was also pierced through the body by a vine and immediately turned to stone.

In the air, Onoki used the Primal Boundary Detachment Technique.

The boulder was pierced and disintegrated by the vines, while Hoshino was enveloped by the Dust Release barrier, which engulfed him in intense white light, and then everything was disintegrated.

But Hoshino suddenly appeared beside the wooden clone and cleaved Onoki, who had blocked the wooden clone's attack, in two with his sword.

The Ōnoki tree, which had been split in two, immediately turned to stone.

Just then, high walls rose up all around, surrounding the main body of Hoshino Shigeaki, his two wooden clones, and another Onoki.

A huge rock fell from the sky.

"Kid, break it down into molecules!"

In the air, Onoki once again used Dust Release, and the pillar of light spun, completely enveloping the space surrounded by high walls.

With flashes of light and a deafening roar, the high wall and everything within it were disintegrated, leaving behind a massive crater.

In the air, Onoki frowned slightly and quickly flew towards the other side of the battlefield with the remaining clone.

Once they reached the sky above the tree realm, his face immediately darkened.

Xingxia Xiu's main body, along with two clones, appeared here.

"This kid... his teleportation technique can not only move within his field of vision, but also between his clones."

Onoki grasped the important information almost instantly.

"In that case, it's almost impossible to get rid of him."

Ōnoki gritted his teeth.

With such an ability, why wouldn't they leave behind a clone as a precaution?

Without time to think, Onoki shouted, "Get out of this forest!"

Fighting in the forest would put them at a significant disadvantage.

Moreover, with the enemy and ourselves entangled, his skills are not easy to utilize.

With a loud shout, Onoki and his clone leaped down and plunged into the forest to cover their retreat.

Within the Tree Realm, Hoshino no Shu was too lazy to target Onoki anymore.

It's too hard to kill.

It's more cost-effective to crush weaker opponents and eliminate the remaining Iwa ninja forces.

The four clones dispersed, and Xingxia Xiu's main body quickly charged forward, using one hand to manipulate the vines and the other hand to hold a knife.

At medium to long range, use a vacuum sword to launch wind blades.

In Sage Mode, even a simple Vacuum Sword becomes significantly more powerful.

In melee combat, it's an improved version of the Vacuum Blade; a single strike is enough to withstand even ordinary hardening techniques.

Seeing that no one could stop Hoshino, Onoki had no choice but to rush forward again to entangle Hoshino.

The Iwa ninja fought and retreated, finally leaving behind corpses after half an hour and withdrawing from the Tree World.

At the edge of the Tree World, Danzo watched the Iwa ninja gradually disappear into the distance and said, "Onoki will probably change his tactics next."

Mitomon Homura nodded: "Kou's Wood Release greatly weakens the combined strength of the Rock Ninja, putting them at a complete disadvantage within the Tree World."

"If I were Onoki, I would personally lead a portion of elite troops to contain the enemy and disperse the forces."

Among all the major ninja villages, the Iwagakure ninja are the most skilled in large-scale coordinated operations.

Konoha, for example, excels at small-team combat.

Danzo looked at Hoshinoshita Hide: "Kou, next you will hold off Onoki."

"Hiruzen will be here soon, and that will be the time when the Iwa ninja are defeated."

Hoshino and the others were very surprised to hear that Hiruzen Sarutobi was actually coming in person.

Mitokado Homura reacted strongly: "If Hiruzen comes, what about Kumogakure?"

Danzo said, "The journey to the wind is over. Also, Sakumo."

Sakumo Hatake stepped forward: "Yes, sir!"

Danzo said, "You are here to return to Konoha immediately to deal with the Cloud Ninja, as ordered by Hiruzen."

"clear!"

Sakumo Hatake accepted the order and turned to leave.

really.

As Danzo had predicted, the Iwa ninja began to divide their forces.

Konoha not only has ordinary chakra-sensing ninjas, but also Byakugan users, and they are fully aware of the movements of the Iwa ninjas.

Danzo calmly gave the order, and the small teams dispersed.

The number of Konoha ninjas gathered in the Tree World quickly dwindled, and by the second day, fewer than fifty remained.

The Iwa ninja on the other side were in a similar situation.

A new round of battles has begun between Konoha and Iwagakure.

……

Inside the wooden house.

Danzo looked at Hoshino Hide and asked, "I didn't expect you to have mastered Sage Mode so quickly. If you're only using a clone, are you confident you can defeat the Five-Tails?"

Xingxia Xiu's eye twitched almost imperceptibly.

They've tasted the sweetness of success!

"If we are prepared and have solid intelligence, we are at least 60% certain."

Star Show: Speaking the Truth

The Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure is probably not much stronger than Roshi now.

Danzo said, "Hiruzen cannot stay in the Land of Rain for too long; we must finish this quickly."

"The best time is when Onoki isn't in the village."

"Whether or not we capture the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, we can force Iwagakure to abandon its previous hardline ideas."

"If we can capture the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, it will be a significant bargaining chip!"

Xingxia Xiu immediately nodded: "Understood!"

This is to send him to steal from the enemy's base.

Therefore, it is correct for a shadow not to easily go to the battlefield.

What if our base gets raided?

"Go and get ready!"

Danzo said, "Information about the Five-Tails' Jinchuriki isn't difficult to obtain!"

(End of this chapter)