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Chapter 159 Star-Showa VS. Third Kazekage! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Rumble!

The Five Elements Great Barrage struck the giant shield formed of iron sand, creating a deafening roar and scattering shockwaves. The giant iron sand shield also shattered with a crash.

However, the Third Kazekage had already taken flight, avoiding the aftershocks while launching his attack.

In addition to the dense barrage of iron sand bullets, the Third Kazekage also conjured a giant iron sand cone to block the top of Xingxia Xiu's head.

however.

Hoshino Hide, having dodged the iron sand bullets, unleashed a punch that sent the iron sand cone flying.

The other four clones sped away at high speed, surrounding the Third Kazekage.

Wind Escape - Vacuum Jade!

Water Release + Lightning Release = Lightning Water Dragon Bullet!

Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet!

With attacks and blockades from three directions, the Third Kazekage had no way to escape.

Iron Sand Defense!

Dense sand and iron shards formed a sphere, enveloping the Third Kazekage and creating a sealed, absolute defense that blocked all the ninjutsu of the four clones.

However, Hoshino's true form descended from the sky at such a speed that it caused a sonic boom.

Bang!

Click!

The kick that came from the sky, with the combined strength of nine bulls and two tigers, the explosive power of Wind Release Chakra Mode, and the monstrous strength of chakra burst, made Hoshino Shuichi's power incredibly strong, forcefully kicking open the sand iron defense that ninjutsu could not break through.

"What?! They actually broke through Lord Kazekage's absolute defense with brute force!"

The Sand Ninja watching the battle were utterly shocked.

The Third Kazekage was also taken aback. Although he had been kicked, the force of the kick had been blocked by the Iron Sand Defense, and he was not injured.

However, Hoshino Hideaki's clones followed him closely, unleashing a barrage of ninjutsu, leaving the Third Kazekage unable to retaliate against Hoshino Hideaki's main body. He could only use his agile movements to fly through the air, manipulating the iron sand to block all of Hoshino Hideaki's clones' ninjutsu.

And so, six figures danced in the air, and five different escape techniques were displayed in Xingxia Xiu's hands, dazzlingly beautiful.

At this moment, Orochimaru and the others realized that Hoshino Shu was so powerful in addition to his Wood Release.

Orochimaru and Sakumo Hatake were one thing, but for many Konoha ninjas who lacked the necessary insight, the Third Kazekage was completely overwhelmed by Hoshinobi Hideaki and had fallen into a disadvantageous position.

How could this not be exciting and thrilling?

However, Orochimaru and the others could see that, apart from the initial kick, Hoshino had not yet touched the Third Kazekage, although he had broken through his defenses several times.

Even that kick didn't injure the Third Kazekage.

However, through the aerial clash, Hoshino also gained an understanding of the Third Kazekage's combat style.

After losing two clones in succession, he used the remaining two clones to hold the enemy back, while his main body seized the opportunity, positioned itself at a high vantage point, and unleashed the Wind Release: Rasengan. The attack struck the iron sand defense with a single blow, and then the rapidly expanding ball of light enveloped the retreating Third Kazekage.

"This level of wind manipulation..."

Chiyo, Ebizo, and the other Sand Village Jonin's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately warned, "Back off!"

Rumble!

The storm swept in, and many Sand Ninja who were caught off guard were blown away.

The same applies to Konoha on the other side.

As the storm passed, all eyes immediately turned to the Third Kazekage in the sky.

A cracking sound rang out, and cracks appeared on the Third Kazekage's skin.

Xingxia Xiu's gaze sharpened: "As expected..."

Iron sand fell in a flurry, and the Third Kazekage seemed to have shed a layer of skin.

This is the Third Kazekage using iron sand to create a camouflage layer for himself.

The Wind Release: Rasengan shuriken broke through the iron sand defense, but it failed to penetrate the layer of iron sand skin.

"If I use Lightning Release..."

A thought flashed through Xingxia Xiu's mind.

Lightning Release cannot counter the outer layer of iron sand defense, but it can counter the layer that is close to the skin.

Therefore, there is no perfect ninjutsu.

Magnet Release bloodline limit works like this, and so does Wood Release.

His spore technique was ineffective against the Third Kazekage.

The Third Kazekage has a Magnet Release field around him, which is mainly used to defend against metal weapons, but it also has a counter to Spore Technique, which can disrupt his senses.

As a result, Hoshino Shu was unable to use the Wood Flicker Technique to teleport directly to the Third Kazekage's side and launch an attack.

However, if they had been able to use the Wood Instantaneous Body Technique to attack before, they would probably have failed because of this layer of defense.

The iron skin peeled off, but quickly recovered.

The Third Kazekage was still shaken.

If it weren't for yesterday's assassination attempt, he wouldn't have come up with this plan.

If this move was developed temporarily to defend against assassination attempts, he would probably have been seriously injured by that attack.

Yes, this technique of disguising iron sand as a layer of skin was developed on the spot because of Kato Dan's assassination attempt.

If he had known this move earlier, Kato Dan's slash would never have been able to pierce his body.

"It seems the outside world has underestimated your strength!"

The Third Kazekage looked at Hoshino and sincerely praised her.

Xingxia Xiu smiled and said, "You flatter me, Lord Fengying."

"I admire Lord Fengying's strength. I have learned a great deal from fighting him."

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There was no politeness in those words.

The Third Kazekage was experienced in combat. Although he appeared to be at a disadvantage when facing the Kazekage's fierce attacks, he was not actually as distressed as he seemed.

If we hadn't been so well-informed about him, we might not have even gotten that kick.

"However, Lord Fengying, you'd better be careful from now on."

Xingxia Xiu changed the subject and kindly reminded him.

The Third Kazekage's gaze sharpened: "Wood Release power?"

Xingxia Xiu didn't speak, but his two clones moved first.

One clone formed a hand seal, surrounded by flowing water, followed by lightning, and a giant dragon of lightning and water condensed and rushed towards the Third Kazekage.

"Trying to use Lightning Release to counter my Iron Sand?"

The Third Kazekage discerned Hoshino's intentions, raised his hand, and condensed iron sand into a giant cone that hurtled towards the oncoming lightning and water dragon bullet.

Boom!

The two phases expanded, and the lightning dragon bomb and the iron sand cone collapsed and fell to the ground together.

Almost simultaneously, another clone of Hoshino Shu also completed his ninjutsu.

Illusion - The Art of the Dream Walker!

The Third Kazekage's mind was disturbed, and he immediately became alert, raising one hand and shouting, "Release!"

This is the strength of a Kage-level expert; there are no weaknesses.

The Third Kazekage, who was enveloped by the magnetic field, was already more resistant to illusions. Even though Hoshino Shu's illusions were already quite advanced, they could still be easily dispelled.

But just as the illusion was dispelled, Hoshino Hide's true form had already formed a Wind Release: Rasengan in his hand, and then immediately infused it with the power of Lava Release.

Lava Release: Rasengan!

"Hmm, the Four-Tails' Lava Release power?"

"It wasn't Wood Release after all..."

The Third Kazekage's expression changed; he hadn't expected that in such a short time, Hoshino Hideaki would have mastered the Four-Tails' Lava Release power.

The iron sand quickly enveloped him.

Meanwhile, Hoshino Hide threw out the Lava Release: Rasengan in his hand.

Although it lacks the enhancement of Sage Mode, it is still stronger than a simple Wind Release: Rasengan, especially against iron sand defense.

"What amazing ninjutsu!"

Orochimaru sincerely admired the Lava Release: Rasengan that was flying at high speed.

He was curious about how the Wind Shadow planned to defend.

You know, we almost broke through the last layer of defense before, and now, we will definitely break through the last layer!

Does he have some other trump card up his sleeve?

Moreover, Orochimaru knew that Hoshino Shu had mastered Sage Mode.

Since no sage technique was used, was this attack still a test of the Wind Shadow's trump card?

As Orochimaru pondered, his Lava Release: Rasenshuriken accurately struck the sphere formed of iron sand and sliced ​​it straight through.

The Third Kazekage retreated, simultaneously uttering a low shout: "Sand Iron Boundary Law!"

Almost simultaneously, Xingxia Xiu shouted in a low voice: "Explode!"

The instant the Lava Release: Rasengan expanded, iron sand rapidly spread above Hoshino's head, forming a massive net. Then, dense iron sand began to shoot downwards in a series of whooshing, irregular bursts.

(End of this chapter)