Chapter 281 Tragedy
Chapter 281 Tragedy
Chapter 281 Tragedy
In the Land of Fire, in the eastern great forest.
All nine pairs of eyes on the field were fixed on the newly appeared green-skinned, watermelon-headed ninja.
His clothes, his appearance, and those very distinctive thick eyebrows!
"Kai, this uncle—" Ebisu muttered quietly from the side.
"Father, what are you doing here? It's dangerous here!" Kai couldn't help but shout.
The case is solved. They really are father and son. Apart from the age difference, the two are practically identical. This is definitely the thought of most people present.
Hearing his son's concerned words, Matt Day turned around and smiled, revealing a set of gleaming teeth. He gave a thumbs-up with his right hand and said, "I just took a patrol assignment, and I never expected to run into you in danger, son. It was definitely worth the trip!"
Everyone was momentarily stunned by Matt Dai's dazzling teeth.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist increased their vigilance even further. That kick just now was no small feat. Didn't you see that Kushimaru Kurihara still hasn't gotten up? This guy might be a Jonin on a solo mission. No Jonin is simple.
"Kai, your father is amazing! We're saved!" Ebisu's face was full of excitement. No one wants to die if they can avoid it, especially since they were just teenagers.
Kai didn't want to shatter his illusions, but he still had to face reality. "My father was just a low-ranking ninja."
These words were like a bolt from the blue, leaving Genma and Ebisu stunned and speechless. It seemed they were destined to die here today!
Although their voices were soft, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were no pushovers. It turned out that this was just a genin, and their faces immediately relaxed again.
"Damn it, that really hurts! How dare a mere genin be so arrogant?"
Kushimaru Kurishari, who had been lying on the ground, finally recovered. He struggled to get up, and as he stood up, the mask on his face shattered into pieces, revealing a face covered in blood.
"Kai, you guys go quickly, leave this to me." Might Guy said to those behind him without turning his head.
"Father, you're just being a submissive person—"
"Kai, let's go. Today, your father will teach you one last lesson: a man will only unleash his strongest power when he is determined to protect the most important person in his life."
Before Kai could even speak, Might Guy roared, "Eight Gates, Gate of View—Open!"
A powerful shockwave emanated from Might Guy, spreading outwards. Might Guy was radiating green chakra flames, and his aura was clearly beyond that of an ordinary Jonin.
"Walk!"
A sharp shout interrupted Kai's surprise. Gazing at the towering figure before him, Kai wiped away a tear from the corner of his eye and grabbed his two companions, fleeing rapidly toward the camp.
"Trying to run? Dream on! You're all going to die today!"
Seeing Kai and the others fleeing, Kushimaru didn't hesitate and immediately gave chase. As for Might Guy, a genin is a genin; he can't be matched with a jonin just by using some explosive skill.
The idea was wonderful, but reality was cruel.
A blur flashed by, and before Kushimaru could even figure out what was happening, he felt a sharp pain in his stomach.
This time, he didn't even need a second kick. Might Guy kicked him so hard that he was sent flying backwards. While still in mid-air, he spat out a mouthful of blood, hit the ground, rolled, and finally came to a stop after crashing into a large tree.
"If you want to kill my son, you'll have to get past me first."
Matt Daly stretched out one hand, making a gesture of challenge, displaying the air of a grandmaster.
The other six also became serious at this moment. The speed and power they had just witnessed had completely exceeded the level of an ordinary Jonin.
Those brats from Konoha were clearly just trying to fool them and lower their guard by talking about being genin.
"Attack together!" Kisame Hozuki roared and charged forward first.
Pipa Juzo held one hand in a mudra and the other hand pointed a sword at the sky.
Water Release: Mist Concealment Technique.
A thick fog quickly rose up around them.
Dai didn't dodge the Samehada's slashes without any fancy moves, and every punch and kick contained explosive power.
During a parry, numerous sharp spikes burst forth from the surface of Samehada, catching Dai off guard and leaving several cuts on his left hand.
Just then, a thunderclap sounded in the clear sky, and a bolt of lightning struck.
Dai then swung his right fist repeatedly, the high-speed force of his punches rubbing against the air, and several fiery fists shot into the sky, directly shattering the lightning.
As Dai was dealing with the lightning in the sky, a blunt sword came slashing down. At the critical moment, Dai took out a kunai and blocked the giant axe that was coming down. However, the huge force of the hammer that hit the axe afterward directly pressed the kunai down and slammed it into Dai's body.
Faced with wave after wave of relentless attacks from the enemy, even with the Jing Gate open, Dai found it quite difficult to cope, and less than a minute had passed.
Thinking of all this, Dai no longer held back. He clenched his fists, his face contorted in a ferocious expression, and then let out a furious roar.
"Eight Gates Formation, Gate of Shock—Open!"
Blue steam rose continuously from Dai's body, and the violent chakra stirred up ripples of air currents, even the surrounding thick fog gradually dissipated under the spreading momentum.
The seven members of the Konoha ninja group were all shocked as they watched Dai's aura continue to rise. Was this really the unremarkable Konoha ninja? This secret technique was too powerful!
With the Gate of Shock already open, Dai Ke stopped wasting words with them. Given his physical abilities, the Gate of Shock wouldn't be open for long.
A flash of blue light, and Dai's figure disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already beside Biwa Juzo. He kicked out with a whip kick, aiming straight for Biwa Juzo's kidneys.
Just as Biwa Juzo managed to shift his Executioner's Blade, a "whoosh" was heard as the kick cleaved the blade in two. The force of the kick sent Biwa Juzo spinning away. Even if he didn't die, one of his kidneys would probably be destroyed.
"Don't fight him head-on, use ninjutsu," Suigetsu Hobuki shouted a warning.
His voice immediately attracted Dai's attention, and as Dai rushed towards him, he immediately formed a hand seal.
Water Release: Waterfall Rush Waves.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet.
These two consecutive water-style ninjutsu techniques demonstrate that Fuguki's water-style skills are very high. The waterfall's rushing water creates a rapid current, which not only creates a terrain but also hinders Dai's movements.
The giant dragon formed by the water dragon bomb rushed towards Dai, carrying with it a torrent of water.
Having been trapped in the water for the first time, Dai was clearly unaccustomed to this situation. After a moment of panic, he immediately used brute force to overcome skill, unleashing a series of fiery punches.
In his state of shock, this move was even more powerful. The continuous fiery fist force not only dispersed the water dragon, but also rushed towards the pufferfish demon.
Mistaking it for chakra flames, the pufferfish swung Samehada, intending to use Samehada's ability to absorb chakra to break these techniques. However, it turned out that it wasn't chakra at all, but rather highly compressed air.
This attempt to steal a chicken backfired spectacularly. Not only was Samehada beaten and screaming, but Samehada itself also took several punches, spitting out a mouthful of blood before plunging headfirst into the water and fleeing into the distance.
As Dai unleashed his fiery fist, two more attacks came from the left and right sides.
On the right, Raikage's twin swords clashed, and a series of lightning ninjutsu rushed over with the current. Dai, who was in the water, had nowhere to dodge and was hit squarely, immediately paralyzed on the spot.
With a flick of his left hand, the explosive blade unleashed a series of explosive tags that appeared out of thin air and swirled towards Dai, followed by a series of "boom boom boom" explosions that lasted for more than ten seconds.
The five who were still able to move were staring intently at the center of the explosion. An attack of this scale should have been enough to kill him.
As the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, a figure still stood at the center of the explosion. However, Dai was also in bad shape, with no part of his body unharmed. It was unknown how he had survived such a violent explosion.
Looking at the Hidden Mist ninjas surrounding him, Dai managed a weak smile. It seemed his daily training wasn't enough; he would eventually have to take the final step.
With his fists clenched, Matt Day was ready to open the Gate of Death.
Five of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen around him were startled when they saw the man wearing the iconic weapon.
#, here we go again, this is really making life unbearable!
"Quick, stop him!" Someone shouted, and some of the five rushed towards Dai, while others unleashed their ninjutsu.
Just then, a ring of water, centered on Dai and within a 5-meter radius, rapidly rotated and rose from the bottom up.
The two charging forward crashed headfirst into the water wall and were thrown back, while the lightning and fireballs they threw only created a ripple on the water wall.
"This is a water barrier, be on guard, he has reinforcements coming!" Watermelon Pufferfish Demon shouted a warning.
Inside the water array, Taiyi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He was really startled. He had finally made it in time, but the Death Gate hadn't been opened yet.
"Uncle Dai, leave the rest to me." Taiyi grabbed Might Dai's clenched fist and gestured for him to relax.
Might Guy then recognized the newcomer: Matsushita Taichi, Guy's friend and classmate, and now Konoha's rising star.
"Taiyi, it's you! I can hold on a little longer. Those people are very strong!" Dai said, panting heavily, with blue steam still bubbling around him.
"Uncle Dai, hurry up and get out of there. Those people outside are my targets for this mission. Besides, you don't want to lose your ninja career, do you?"
Upon hearing this, Dai exited the Jingmen state. As soon as he exited, his body went limp, and he didn't even have the strength to stand. His whole body was trembling uncontrollably from the pain caused by the physical injury.
Taiyi created two shadow clones, one to protect him and the other to provide emergency treatment to Might Guy.
It was at this moment that the surrounding water walls began to recede.
When the five people outside saw the situation inside the water array wall, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the green-skinned ninja did not continue to go berserk. If it had happened again, they probably wouldn't have survived.
Looking at his current state of being lying on the ground, it's clear he's been affected by the backlash of the technique, and he's no longer a threat.
Looking at the ninja who came to their aid, they seemed quite young, with short black hair and a somewhat familiar appearance, not to mention the short sword they were carrying.
"You are—Taichi Matsushita!"
One of the most dangerous individuals in Konoha, a figure whose reputation is enough to make Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure retreat in fear.
Most importantly, they are also in poor condition. They were dealt with by that green-skinned ninja, and two of them are still lying there, their fates unknown.
"Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, you've given me quite a search. Now, let me play with you for a bit, shall I?"
Taiichi drew his short sword, and his shadow clone behind him quickly moved away, supporting Might Guy.
Suigetsu Hozuki watched Taichi's actions without offering any resistance. He didn't recognize Might Guy and the others from before, and Kushimaru Kurihara was beaten half to death when he tried to stop him.
They knew Matsushita Taichi; if the intelligence was accurate, even the five of them combined might not be a match for him, let alone dare to rush up and intercept him alone.
"Matsushita Taichi, shall we call it a day? Your companion also needs continued treatment, and I doubt your shadow clones can handle that!"
Suigetsu Hozuki was the first to back down. He had been dealt a heavy blow today. First, an unknown little ninja crippled two of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and now the famous Matsushita Taichi had appeared.
He genuinely didn't want to fight. Didn't the others, including Mushi Jinpachi who had previously been at odds with him, step forward to object? They all seemed unwilling to risk continuing the fight.
"Oh—that won't do, you are all my mission targets!"
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No sooner had he finished speaking than Taiyi instantly lunged forward.
Around him, phoenix flames condensed and shot towards the five people in an overwhelming barrage.
Taiichi's resolute attack ignited the ferocity of the five, and Tongkusa no Eren roared, "Damn it, he looks down on us! Let's all attack together and kill him!"
With a swing of his giant hammer, he shattered several incoming fireballs and charged straight at Taiyi.
Over there, the group, each with their own unique methods, managed to avoid the danger of the fireball hitting their faces. With a flick of his twin blades, Black Hoe and Thunder Fang unleashed a bolt of lightning that struck Taiyi head-on from the sky.
Without even looking, Taiichi swung his sword in his right hand at the pufferfish demon charging towards him, and with a flick of his wrists to the left and right, a curtain of water rose up and blocked Taiichi's view.
The lightning struck the water curtain, then spread outwards with the current, missing Taiichi but freezing the charging Kusagi no Eijin and Suigetsu Umeyama Fuguki in place.
It turned out that the place where the two were standing had been soaked by the water flow controlled by Taiyi, while the place where he himself was standing was still dry.
At such a perfect moment, Taiichi naturally wouldn't let it pass. He waved his hand and scattered a kunai. In an instant, Taiichi was right in front of Kusa no Yaijin, and the short sword pierced his heart without any resistance.
Before he could retract his short sword, he used Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport in front of Suigetsu Hozuki, condensed a Rasengan in his hand, and slammed it down on the frozen Hozuki.
Unexpectedly, Samehada, which was in his hand, suddenly flipped over and blocked the Rasengan.
Taiichi could clearly feel a suction force coming from him; this was Samehada's ability to absorb chakra.
Taiichi sneered, "Let's see how fast you can absorb it." With a sudden burst of force, the already bright Rasengan shone even brighter. Before Samehada could finish absorbing it, the Rasengan was slammed hard onto the blade.
With a scream, Samehada and the pufferfish demon Suigetsu were blasted away. However, thanks to Samehada's cushioning effect, the pufferfish demon was probably not seriously injured.
In a single exchange, Taiyi eliminated two of the opponents, which made the remaining three even more terrified.
Taiichi didn't give the three time to think. He instantly rushed towards the nearest one, Muri Jinpachi, while simultaneously throwing four Flying Thunder God Kunai around him.
Even Jinpachi was self-aware enough to know that he was no match for Taiichi, so he immediately asked others for help.
"Damn it, come help me right now."
But his shout only made things worse. The two men on the outside exchanged a glance, turned around without looking back, and ran away.
"You beasts, you deserve to die a horrible death!"
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