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Chapter 90: Hoshino Shu vs. Onoki! (Two chapters combined, please subscribe and vote!)

Current state: Teleportation

Note: In this state, you can see and move as far as you want; at the same time, you possess the talent for this type of skill.

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Seeing the refreshed status, Xingxia Xiu was overjoyed at first, but then couldn't help but curse under his breath: Damn!

Teleportation!

Amazing skill!

The key is that it comes with its own innate talent and status buff.

but……

Why?

Why did it appear at this time?

How can I train for the Flying Thunder God Technique when I'm on the battlefield?

Does he have to create it himself?

Nausea!

That's disgusting!

Xingxia Xiu felt a tightness in her chest, as if she had lost 10 billion.

In the ninja world, space-time ninjutsu is undoubtedly one of the most important powers.

In addition, there are sealing techniques, making it capable of anything.

Therefore, even though his talent in sealing techniques was ordinary, Xingxia Xiu gritted his teeth and studied hard.

And Flying Thunder God is also one of his goals.

Thank goodness, now there's a teleportation skill.

The star-studded show was practically kicking itself in despair.

After experimenting and confirming that teleportation is a direct, instantaneous movement in space, I felt even more heartbroken.

He couldn't wait to return to Konoha to train in the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Even if it only takes seven days, as long as you can master the basics of Flying Thunder God Technique, you might be able to solidify this state.

Even if we can't solidify this state, it would be good to advance the Flying Thunder God technique.

After feeling sorry for her, Xingxia Xiu couldn't help but wonder if there were other ways to solidify the problem.

But obviously, no one expected it.

Unless he creates a new space-time teleportation ninjutsu within the next seven days.

Shaking his head inwardly, Xingxia Xiu could only make the most of this state for the next seven days.

Silent all night.

Early the next morning, Hoshino Hide, along with Crow and other Root ninjas, began their operation.

The same thing happened to Tsunade and her two companions on the other side; they used transformation techniques to infiltrate the target town.

There are still civilians in this town, so infiltration wouldn't be too difficult.

Nine o'clock in the morning.

Xingxia Xiu created a clone that moved from high altitude to the target area.

Below is a mountain with little vegetation, and the Iwa ninja have set up hidden sentry posts outside the mountain.

But from the air, it's clearly visible.

Head down and feet up, the wooden clone swooped down, its speed increasing rapidly.

When he was less than 30 meters from the ground, he completed the hand seal, opened his mouth and exhaled, and a strong airflow turned into a storm that rushed towards the mountain below.

The Iwa ninja guarding below heard the booming sound, looked up, and were immediately shocked.

Without hesitation, he sank downwards.

Meanwhile, inside a cave in the mountainside, the Iwa ninja also heard the sounds outside.

Enemy attack!

In an instant, everyone looked at Onoki.

Onoki leaped into the air: "We must take down the enemy!"

The numerous Iwa ninja cheered: "Understood!"

A storm raged outside, but it did not cause any damage to the Iwa ninja. However, it allowed the Iwa ninja to temporarily avoid the brunt of the storm and clear a path for them.

Xingxia Xiu's figure fell immediately after the storm, and under the cover of billowing dust, he rushed into the cave.

The cave was spacious, with several passages leading to unknown destinations.

The empty space was filled with wooden crates, and there was no one else around.

There was definitely a trap!

At this moment, several Iwa ninjas appeared simultaneously from the forks in the road behind them.

Outside, on the mountaintop, numerous Iwa ninja appeared.

"The enemy is at the three o'clock position."

The Iwa ninja with sensory abilities quickly located the location of Hoshinobi and the others.

Immediately, more than a dozen elite Iwa ninja rushed down from the mountaintop.

"withdraw!"

Seeing the Iwa ninja rushing towards them, Hoshino gave the order.

The Root ninjas, including Crow, immediately leaped back and retreated.

Soon, the Iwa ninja rushed over.

Xingxia Xiu clasped his hands together, forming the Si Seal.

Wood Release: Advent of the World of Trees!

The vines sprang up from the ground, sweeping towards the Iwa ninja like giant pythons.

High in the sky, Onoki looked down at the battlefield, and seeing the Wood Release technique appear, he let out a soft snort: "Finally caught you!"

Immediately, his body fell from the sky.

On the ground, the Iwa ninja who had charged forward stopped and each unleashed their ninjutsu.

Earth escape-Earth flow cut!

The forest that stretched out in front of us was divided in two, but soon the vines spread and covered the gap that appeared in the middle.

"Use Fire Release and Wind Release!"

Yu Yanren shouted loudly.

Although Iwagakure primarily uses Earth Release, it is not without ninjas who know Wind Release and Fire Release.

Especially since they were specifically chosen to counter Wood Release.

Rumble!

Soon, Wind Release and Fire Release were used together, and the raging flames collided with the sweeping green tide like a giant wave.

However, this could not stop the green tide from encroaching.

"No wonder even Lord Yamazu failed!"

The many elite Iwa ninjas all paled in shock, and immediately unleashed their ninjutsu once more.

This time, many Iwa ninja joined forces.

Huge, oval-shaped rocks, resembling small mountains, rose up on both sides and then thunderously crashed into the spreading green tide in the middle.

However, the vines spread like dragons to both sides, entangling and piercing the boulder, rendering the ninjutsu ineffective in the blink of an eye. The huge boulder crumbled under the onslaught of the vines.

"Again!"

The Iwa ninja in charge of command shouted and pressed his hands to the ground.

The next moment, a rock giant rose from the ground, reaching a height of thirty or forty meters.

The rock giant strode forward, swinging his arms to smash the vines and wood.

However, the vines continued to grow, wrapping around the rock giant's hands and feet. With a pull, the rock giant immediately lost control and collapsed with a crash.

Onoki, who had been watching the battle from the air, couldn't help but change color as he saw the unstoppable force of the Wood Release, and the image of Hashirama Senju appeared in his mind.

That god-like man.

Although the Wood Release technique before them wasn't as terrifying as Hashirama Senju's, the fact that one person could suppress a team of elite ninjas was already quite frightening.

"He must be eliminated!"

Onoki clasped his hands together and opened them, creating a cone-shaped barrier between them.

on the ground.

Hoshinoshige felt a chill run down his spine. He suddenly looked up and saw Onoki in the sky.

"The Third Tsuchikage!"

Xingxia Xiu's pupils contracted sharply.

The next moment, a beam of blazing white light shot down from the sky, and a square barrier appeared, enveloping Xingxiaxiu.

Dust Release: Particle Style!

With a burst of intense white light, everything within the barrier was broken down into molecules, and even atoms.

However, Onoki was greatly alarmed.

Because Xingxiaxiu appeared in front of him.

Space-time ninjutsu!

Such a long distance could not possibly be covered by an ordinary teleportation technique.

Ōnoki only had time to cross his arms before Hoshinoshita Hide kicked him away.

Hoshino raised his hand, and a Wind Release: Rasengan condensed in his hand, and then he disappeared.

This time, he appeared beside Onoki, pressing his Wind Release: Rasengan against Onoki's abdomen.

The robes were torn to shreds, and what lay beneath was hardened, brown skin.

It's the Hardening Technique of the Iwagakure Ninja!

With a click, Hoshinoshige pressed down hard, and Onoki was sent flying backward again.

On the ground, the rock ninja were all shocked.

The Third Tsuchikage is actually getting beaten up!

"Quickly provide support to the Third Tsuchikage!"

One by one, the Iwa ninjas formed hand seals and unleashed ninjutsu, spitting out rock bullets that shot towards Hoshino Shuu in the air.

However, it all came to nothing.

Xingxia Xiu's figure disappeared again.

Meanwhile, Onoki, the moment he regained his footing, actually completed a ninjutsu, conjuring four rock clones that surrounded him.

Therefore, this time the show under the stars appeared on top of Onoki's head.

But Onoki had predicted it.

When Hoshino Shu pressed down with his Great Ball Wind Release: Rasengan, what greeted him was a series of petrified arms.

Boom!

Rocks pierced the sky as Onoki's clone was blasted to pieces by the Giant Wind Release: Rasengan, billowing smoke and dust that enveloped Xingxiaxiu.

However, Onoki's true form took the opportunity to quickly descend.

"This guy's movements really do require visual tracking to pinpoint."

"That's why he couldn't attack from behind."

After only three uses, Onoki figured out the characteristics of Hoshino Shu's teleportation.

As he landed, the smoke and dust in the air were torn apart.

Hoshino-shita Hide reappeared beside Onoki, his ninja sword, covered in wind chakra, piercing through Onoki's body.

The location is the same spot where the Wind Release: Rasengan hit.

Onoki's hardening technique has been broken.

"The Third Tsuchikage!"

The numerous Iwa ninja were utterly horrified.

But the next moment, Onoki's body suddenly turned to stone and collapsed.

Almost simultaneously, a hand reached out from below and grabbed Hoshino's ankle.

Super Heavy Rock Technique!

Instantly, Xingxia Xiu's feet sank, and the ground cracked and collapsed.

At that moment, Xingxia Xiu couldn't even move a finger.

Onoki's body rose from the ground, his hands forming the Mudra, and walls rose up around Hoshinoshige.

Block the view!

However, Xingxia Xiu disappeared from the spot before the stone wall in front of him rose up.

His figure appeared high in the sky, and then plummeted rapidly.

Xingxia Xiu's body is too heavy.

boom!

He unleashed Wind Release chakra with his hands and feet, changed the direction of his body, and the rapidly falling Xingxia Xiu disappeared once again.

On the ground, watching Hoshinoshita Xiu disappear one after another, Onoki let out a soft snort, but he was still feeling lingering fear.

We almost capsized in the gutter.

"The ability to teleport is too dangerous. Even if you know the information, it's very difficult to defend against."

Onoki looked grim. Once the numerous Iwa ninja arrived, he immediately ordered, "Activate all forces and search for the Wood Release user."

"This guy also has the ability to teleport, but it's limited by his line of sight."

"Currently, it seems he can only move to where he can see it."

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Many Iwa ninja were shocked.

With such abilities, plus Wood Release and powerful Wind Release, he's incredibly difficult to deal with.

Onoki continued, "He has now been hit by my Super Heavy Rock Technique and cannot move his body for a short time."

"Instant teleportation must consume a lot of chakra."

"Find him, and kill him on the spot, at any cost!"

The many Iwa ninja felt a chill run down their spines, then nodded in unison, "Understood!"

shhhhhh!

One by one, the Iwa ninjas disappeared from their original positions, and the orders were quickly transmitted to the surrounding Iwa ninjas through the numerous clones of the Iwa ninjas.

In an instant, a large number of Iwa ninja were mobilized.

Before Tsunade and her two companions could retreat to safety, they encountered a pair of Iwa ninja, and a fierce battle broke out. The commotion immediately attracted nearby Iwa ninja to gather around.

The three tried to break through, but were caught by the Iwa ninja.

Tsunade and her two companions fought and fled, originally intending to head east to rendezvous with the Konoha ninjas, but the Iwa ninjas at the front were actually retreating, and they ran right into each other.

After a fierce battle, the three were unable to break through and had no choice but to turn back west.

Soon, because Jiraiya was injured, the three of them had to temporarily take refuge in a cave and seal the entrance.

While treating Jiraiya's injuries, Tsunade asked, "Orochimaru, what do you think is going on?"

The Iwa ninja suddenly went berserk, mobilizing all the surrounding power.

It even seems that people were brought back from the front lines. Was it all just to surround and kill them?

Obviously not.

That's where Xingxiaxiu is.

So what exactly happened to drive the Iwa ninja to such madness? It's completely illogical.

Could it be that although that cave was a trap, it actually contained a huge amount of supplies?

The supplies were destroyed by Hoshinobi, so the Iwa ninja were sent to search for them?

That's all Tsunade can think of for now.

Orochimaru pondered and analyzed: "The mere presence of a Wood Release user, coupled with the death of Yamato, and the heavy losses suffered by the Iwa ninja, might be enough to trigger such an encirclement and suppression, but such an order is not something that can be given lightly."

As he spoke, Orochimaru glanced towards the cave entrance: "There are more and more Iwa ninja, Tsunade. If we don't break through quickly, we'll die here."

Tsunade's heart skipped a beat, then she gritted her teeth: "I can!"

"Wait a little longer, heal Jiraiya, and then we'll break through together."

"Even with just the two of us, it will be difficult to break through the encirclement of the Iwa ninja!"

Just as Orochimaru was about to speak, the entire cave began to shake, as if it were about to collapse.

He quickly formed a hand seal, and stone pillars rose from the sky, supporting the cave ceiling.

But outside.

A large number of Iwa ninja surrounded the entire mountain. Seeing that the Rock Collapse technique could not completely collapse the mountain, they all used the Rock Gun Technique, firing a large number of rock bullets at the mountain and blasting holes in it.

Rocks rolled down the mountain, and the mountainside continued to crumble.

……

On the other side, in the mountain stream, Xingxia Xiu lay in the creek.

The effects of the technique have not yet disappeared.

He still couldn't move.

"As expected of the Third Tsuchikage, he almost killed me."

"As expected, even the most powerful skills have weaknesses. The Third Tsuchikage is too perceptive."

"Besides, I relied too much on teleportation before."

"If he hadn't used teleportation so frequently, he might have already taken down the Third Tsuchikage."

Xingxia Xiu sighed inwardly, reflecting on herself.

However, it must be said that the Third Tsuchikage was extremely strong, with first-rate reaction and casting speed.

Even if he manages to ambush you, you can still use Hardening Technique to withstand his second attack.

If it weren't for blocking the Wind Release: Rasengan, the Third Tsuchikage would have been finished.

It’s a pity that there is no if!

Onoki didn't rely on luck; he completely neutralized Hoshino Hide's attack with sheer strength and even turned the tables on him.

"To me, Onoki's attack was also very sudden."

Reflecting on the battle, Xingxia Xiu said, "So much so that when I used teleportation for the first time, although it was unexpected, my attack wasn't fully prepared."

"The first strike did not seriously injure Onoki, giving him time to react and counterattack."

Hoshinobi Hide's brief encounter with Onoki made him realize that the Kage of each village were not simple at all, far from being like the leader of the Sky Ninja Village; at most, they were at the level of elite Jonin.

There is indeed a gap between a Kage and an elite Jonin.

The gap is not small.

Looking at the battle between He Shantu and Onoki, Hoshino Shu felt it very deeply.

This difference is not only in the power of ninjutsu, but also in subtle aspects such as combat awareness, combat experience, and casting speed.

Thinking this, Hoshino felt his body weight shift and immediately unleashed his chakra.

boom!

Blue chakra light shot outwards, splashing water everywhere.

Hideaki Hoshino has finally broken free from the effects of the Super Heavy Rock Technique.

However, this burst of chakra immediately attracted the attention of the Iwa ninja, and one after another, figures leaped over.

And signal flares were also launched.

Upon seeing the signal flare, Onoki, who was flying in the air, immediately flew over, followed by three Iwa ninja.

Hoshino Hideaki soared into the sky, his figure flashing a few times before landing atop a tree, where he then saw Onoki flying through the air.

Bullying the weak is a disgrace!

Xingxia Xiu's figure disappeared.

boom!

An Iwa ninja was shoved into the ground by a Rasengan.

With a furious shout from the Iwa ninja, Hoshino Hide's figure disappeared, only to reappear in front of the two Iwa ninja, crouching down with his twin swords plunged into their abdomens.

A nearby Iwa ninja reacted and was about to attack when Hoshino Hideyuki disappeared again.

This time he appeared in the air.

Onoki's expression turned grim as he looked at him.

This guy's chakra... is still so plentiful?

"I never expected that the Third Tsuchikage would personally intervene for my sake."

Xingxia Xiu chuckled softly.

Ōnoki coldly replied, "Having inherited Lord Hashirama's power, he deserves my attention."

"But I still underestimated you. I didn't expect you to have mastered space-time ninjutsu."

"However, your chakra should be almost depleted, right?"

Hoshino Hideyoshi said, "There's no need for Lord Tsuchikage to worry about that. In any case, we still have the strength to kill a few people."

At that moment, Onoki realized that dealing with the guy in front of him wouldn't be so simple.

Nobody knows how many more times this guy can teleport.

Faced with such an enemy, it would be difficult for anyone other than him to deal with it.

Even with close coordination... the teleportation speed was too fast.

It's hard to catch.

Unless... at the moment this guy actually starts killing.

However, seizing such an opportunity is also very difficult.

Onoki took a deep breath and said coldly, "Kid, get out of here!"

"Otherwise, once your chakra is depleted, you won't be able to escape!"

Hoshita Hideyuki paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Too bad, I still want to fight Lord Tsuchikage again!"

He really wanted to see if he could take down Onoki.

However, it's difficult.

Is the Onoki in front of me the real thing?

not necessarily.

Moreover, the Star Show is indeed quite taxing.

"Next time, I hope to have a fair fight with Lord Tsuchikage."

After saying that, Hoshino turned around and disappeared from Onoki and the others' sight in a few flashes.

……

In the eastern part of the Land of Rain, while Onoki was mobilizing forces to track down and annihilate Hoshinobi Hideaki and his group, Danzo keenly sensed the changes on the Iwa ninja front and personally led his men into the battlefield.

Before he could figure out what was going on, Danzo ran into the Root ninja crow who was crossing the battlefield.

"Lord Danzo, the Third Tsuchikage has appeared in the Land of Rain and is pursuing Kabuto!"

The crow's words rang in Danzo's ears like a thunderclap.

The Third Tsuchikage has actually gone to the battlefield!

A is in danger!

And Tsunade and the others!

"10. Immediately report to Yan and Qufeng, and have them bring their men to press forward and take the opportunity to break through the Iwa ninja's defenses."

Danzo decisively gave the order.

Shimura Daichi immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to convey the information.

Under the light drizzle, Danzo's expression was gloomy and uncertain.

For him, this is a perfect opportunity to use the Iwa ninja to get rid of Tsunade and the others.

He remembered that Hoshino once analyzed that these three people would be a threat to his becoming Hokage in the future.

However, there are too many uncertainties involved.

There's also Hoshino Hideaki, the Wood Release user. Although he's a pawn that can be sacrificed, he hasn't restarted his Wood Release research yet, so Hoshino Hideaki can't die.

After a moment's hesitation, Danzo gave the order again: "Pegasus, go tell Sakumo Hatake to lead a force to break through one of Iwa ninja's defensive lines. I will organize a rescue for Tsunade and the others!"

Ryoma Aburame nodded and immediately turned to find Sakumo Hatake to relay the order.

(End of this chapter)