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[NTU] [ARC-13] Chapter : 169
🕑 Added 2024-09-07 16:13:45 +0000 UTCA showed no frustration at his failed sneak attack. He wasn’t surprised by Toshiro’s substitution technique—that much was expected. What puzzled him was the Fire release jutsu that Toshiro had used earlier. It felt eerily familiar, almost reminiscent of the Hyuga clan's Rotation, yet also similar to another technique he couldn’t quite place.
"Tch! Who would've thought the great Raikage would resort to sneak attacks? Quite the surprise!"
Toshiro, noticing Raikage's confusion, made no effort to explain his jutsu. Instead, he taunted him.
Killer Bee was the one who had approached from behind earlier; he hadn’t noticed anything unusual, a testament to his skill as a true shinobi assassin.
The sudden coordinated attack with Raikage could have spelled disaster if Toshiro hadn’t perfected his sealless defensive jutsu. Without it, his Mangekyō Sharingan would have been exposed today.
While this defensive technique bears some resemblance to the Hyuga clan’s Rotation, the principles behind it differ significantly. Toshiro developed this jutsu by modifying the concept of the Rasengan. Instead of containing the spiraling force at the core, as the Rasengan does, Toshiro allowed the energy to rotate outward, creating a protective barrier.
To enhance its potency, Toshiro infused wind and fire chakra into the jutsu, amplifying both its defensive capabilities and its ability to harm any attacker who dares to challenge it.
Take Killer Bee, for instance. Unlike the Raikage, who is protected by his Lightning Release Armor, Killer Bee—who doesn’t specialize in that technique—looked somewhat disheveled, his body marked by black and white streaks, showing signs of struggle.
“Hmph! As a ninja, it’s foolish to cling to the idea of a one-on-one duel!” Raikage retorted to Toshiro’s taunt, though a hint of embarrassment colored his tone.
“Bee! Are you alright? Let’s take him down together!”
Raikage knew that Killer Bee’s presence meant Yugito was safe. With Bee by his side, the infamous AB combo was now ready to join forces. Taking down Toshiro together shouldn’t be much of an issue.
“No... Issue... And... Eldest brother... Together... We'll kill... This bastard~”
Despite his minor injuries, Killer Bee brushed them off, his excitement growing at the prospect of fighting alongside his big brother once again. To express his enthusiasm, he burst into his signature rap, and as soon as he finished, he couldn’t resist showing off his exaggerated dance moves, writhing and shuffling with exaggerated flair.
Raikage's eye twitched slightly as he watched his brother's antics from the corner of his eye.
"Bee, let's go!"
With a simple command, Raikage launched his attack once more. His synchronization with Bee was so perfect that no further communication was needed—they could fight in complete harmony.
"Oh! Got it, big brother!"
Without missing a beat, Killer Bee refrained from rapping this time. A thick tentacle sprouted from his back, curving toward Toshiro's flank in an arcing strike.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
With no need for hand seals, Toshiro merely opened his mouth, and a massive orange fireball, seven or eight meters in diameter, erupted forward. The heat it radiated was intense, the brilliant flames rushing straight toward the incoming tentacle.
Toshiro, after releasing the fireball, swiftly turned to face the incoming attack from Raikage.
"Another seal-less jutsu?"
Even Raikage, with all his experience, was momentarily taken aback by the effortless execution of the Great Fireball jutsu without the need for hand seals. While the fireball’s power wasn’t overwhelming, its ability to be cast without preparation significantly increased its practical utility.
Though the jutsu posed no real threat to him or Bee, it was certainly effective for harassment and distraction. Raikage could afford to ignore it, but how many in the ninja world could boast the same level of invulnerability?
Even Killer Bee couldn't manage that.
"That's enough!"
The Raikage countered with a punch, while Toshiro remained calm.
This fireball jutsu, was one of the achievements from his years of sealing research.
Unlike Orochimaru, who had always specialized in forbidden techniques, Toshiro focused his efforts on elemental ninjutsu.
After years of research, he had made some progress. Unfortunately, he could only perform simple C-rank jutsu like the Fireball and Impatiens techniques without needing hand signs.
"It's burning hot hot hot!"
Just as the Raikage became more determined to finish off Toshiro, a faint aroma of cooked meat began to fill the area.
"Curse you! Bee-sama is going to take you down!"
He didn't even have time to deliver one of his raps. Toshiro's seal-less ninjutsu caught him off guard, leaving Killer Bee with significant burns.
Especially his tentacles, which were nearly roasted!
"You... fool... idiot!"
"Now you'll experience... Bee-sama's... irresistible swords!"
Reaching behind him, the loud sound of a ninja sword being drawn filled the air, accompanied by the rhythmic hum of metal and, mixed in, the beginnings of another rap verse from Killer Bee.
The guy couldn’t go more than three seconds without launching into his routine again.
With ninja swords gripped between his elbow joints, armpits, knees, and even his mouth, Killer Bee pushed off with one leg, launching himself into the air. His body spun rapidly as he hurtled toward Toshiro, ready to strike.
While still airborne, he hurled one of his swords at Toshiro, using the centrifugal force of his rapid spin to propel the blade straight toward his target.
Seeing the four ninja swords cutting off his escape routes, Toshiro was just about to unleash another Great Fireball Jutsu to interrupt his opponent's attack.
"Righteous Lightning Axe!"
Before he could act, the Raikage, fresh from his last strike, descended from above, raising his right foot high and cutting off Toshiro's next move. While the fireball might have blocked Killer Bee's attack, it was no match for the Raikage’s Lightning Armor.
Toshiro’s mouth twitched slightly. Facing these two fierce opponents at once—even with his power—without using his Mangekyō Sharingan or Senjutsu, this was going to be tough!
"Fire Wheel barrier!"
Toshiro used the jutsu once more to buy himself time, his hands never pausing in their movements.
"Fire Style: Hiding in Ash Jutsu!"
A large cloud of smoke billowed out, giving him a brief moment of relief. Now standing thirty meters away, he eyed his two opponents with a sense of unease.
The pair not only worked together seamlessly but were both formidable—high in offense, speed, and defense. Together, they covered each other perfectly, allowing them to attack freely without any hesitation.
In just this brief skirmish, Toshiro noticed that when these two worked together, they could also boost each other's speed to some extent.
Especially when they charged toward the same target—their speed was truly remarkable.
"Thinking of running?"
"I'd advise against such childish ideas. In front of me and Bee, no one escapes unscathed... except for the late Minato Namikaze!"
Seeing Toshiro create some distance, the Raikage didn’t immediately attack. Instead, he took the opportunity to boast about their prowess, even mocking the Fourth Hokage.
"Don't be so sure!"
"Maybe I'll be the second person to escape, after the Fourth Hokage!"
Toshiro calmly replied, pulling out a handful of special kunai from his ninja pouch, showing no signs of panic as he addressed the Raikage in a casual tone.
"Hmph! I'll admit, your strength has far surpassed my expectations. If it were just me or a single opponent, capturing you would be impossible... But with me and my brother working together, we’re confident we can take down any foe!"
As the son of the Third Raikage, he had every right to be proud. The duo of A and B had never failed—except against Minato Namikaze.
"Anything can happen by chance, like me!"
Toshiro shrugged off the Raikage's boast, gripping the kunai tightly as his gaze shifted to the Raikage—or more precisely, to the Lightning Armor surrounding him.
"After years of training, I’ve developed a new Kekkei Genkai, and meeting you today is the perfect opportunity to test its strength!"
"I just wonder if the Lightning Armor of yours is as indestructible as your father's was!"
Reborn into the Shinobi world with one of the most powerful bloodline limits, Toshiro couldn't resist creating and perfecting his own unique Kekkei Genkai.
Although this Kekkei Genkai differs somewhat from traditional bloodline limits, Toshiro was quite satisfied with its power.
"Break through my Lightning Armor? What a reckless notion!"
"I'll admit I'm not yet on par with my father, but the Raikage's secret Lightning Armor isn't something a mere Kekkei Genkai can shatter!"
If any newly developed bloodline limit could break the legendary Lightning Armor of the Raikage lineage, they might as well give up their place in the Shinobi world entirely.
"I hope your jutsu lives up to all that talk!"
Comments
joao pedro b menezes
I dont know but I feel disappointed. I understand if he doesn't want to use the mangekyou, but what about senjutsu? Why would he not use it!
Antonio Fazio
When the new chapter?
