As the four attackers charged toward him, along with Danzo, who was poised to strike from a distance, Ao Ming suddenly shouted, "Come at me!"
With that, he raised his hands to form seals, appearing to prepare the powerful technique: Lightning Release: Thunder Prison!
The four instantly halted, leaping backward to avoid the impending danger.
However, Ao Ming's threat was nothing more than a feint.
After completing the seals, what he unleashed wasn't Thunder Prison but Lightning Release: Thunder Snake!
Though Thunder Prison was indeed potent, it wasn't invincible. Against these experienced Jonin, who were now on high alert, it wouldn't have the same devastating effect.
Moreover, the earlier burst of power had left his chakra momentarily unstable, making it impossible to execute such a high-level technique again so quickly.
Thus, he relied on a bluff.
Fortunately, the earlier display of Thunder Prison had left a strong impression, and the four hesitated instinctively.
By the time they realized it was a trick, the two lightning serpents Ao Ming had released were already slithering toward them, targeting the two with the lowest chakra reserves.
Typically, weaker individuals would be the first to succumb to an attack like this.
Even so, the two weren't without their skills.
One quickly formed seals and unleashed a Wind Release technique, slicing the serpents cleanly in half.
The other employed a simple Substitution Jutsu, dodging effortlessly.
Meanwhile, the other two Jonin launched a counterattack.
One used Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique, emerging from the ground to grab Ao Ming's legs.
The other drew a short sword and closed the distance, aiming for close-quarters combat.
Ao Ming, unfazed, swiftly drew his blade, stabbing it into the ground as lightning chakra erupted, disrupting the Earth Release user's technique.
Then, with a rising slash, he simultaneously parried the incoming short sword while aiming a counterattack at the wielder's throat.
The Root ninja leaned back slightly, evading the strike with minimal effort before retaliating with another stab.
Ao Ming's Sharingan spun rapidly, reading his movements with precision. With a subtle twist of his body, he dodged the swift thrust.
Not wasting a moment, Ao Ming retaliated with his blade, utilizing Illusion Blade Technique and Shadow Blade Technique. The single strike split into six—three real, three illusory—each attacking from a different angle.
This technique had always forced his enemies to defend or evade.
But the Root ninja before him was different. Valuing his mission above his life, he chose not to dodge or block. Instead, he pressed forward with a reckless counterattack, aiming to wound Ao Ming and create an opening for his comrades.
Ao Ming frowned.
Initially, he had hoped to use these four as practice for increasing his Shadow Blade Technique proficiency.
Over the past month, without much combat, its progress had been painfully slow—barely increasing by 3,000 points. Achieving mastery at level 7 (0/0) still felt distant.
But now, with these opponents willing to trade their lives, the idea of using them as training dummies was unrealistic.
A quick glance at the other Root ninja confirmed they wouldn't allow him such leisure.
Realizing this, Ao Ming decided to end the fight swiftly.
With a sidelong glance at the charging Jonin and the other two preparing techniques in the distance, he swiftly retreated.
When the first attacker pursued, Ao Ming unleashed Lightning Release: Lightning Blade, forcing him back and leaving a scorch mark on his body.
However, this momentary distraction allowed the others to launch their assault.
One Jonin used Earth Release to shake the ground violently, disrupting Ao Ming's balance.
Simultaneously, another unleashed a Wind Release technique, sending spiraling wind drills hurtling toward him.
Struggling to maintain his footing, Ao Ming quickly formed a single seal, activating Chakra Cloak.
A soft azure glow enveloped him, forming a translucent robe that clung to his body.
When the wind drills struck, they caused ripples across the cloak but failed to harm Ao Ming himself.
Now it was his turn to counterattack.
First, he unleashed Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Jutsu, sending a barrage of small fireballs that forced the two melee attackers to retreat.
Then, without pausing, he transitioned into Fire Release: Dragon Flame Jutsu, summoning three massive fire dragons that surged toward the distant Jonin preparing their next moves.
Realizing they couldn't block the attack in time, the two quickly dodged out of its path.
With his foes momentarily scattered, Ao Ming seized the opportunity. Channeling a massive amount of chakra, he executed Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave!
A colossal torrent erupted from his mouth, transforming into a towering wave over ten meters high, crashing down upon the battlefield.
The four Jonin, along with Danzo—who had been quietly observing from a distance—were forced to retreat to the treetops to avoid being swept away.
The towering trees of the ninja world dwarfed anything from Ao Ming's previous life. Even such a powerful Water Release technique couldn't fully submerge them.
But that was irrelevant.
As the enemy balanced precariously on the treetops, Ao Ming's eyes lit up. "What a perfect chance," he thought as he rapidly formed seals for Wind Release: Blade of Wind!
Unlike before, he prioritized precision and power over speed and stealth, condensing the wind into massive, razor-sharp blades.
As they slashed through the air, entire trees were severed, their trunks crashing into the water below.
Left with no footholds, Danzo and the others had no choice but to land on the water's surface.
Seeing this, Ao Ming's Sharingan gleamed. Without hesitation, he formed seals once more, unleashing Lightning Release: Thunder Prison!
This technique, which Ao Ming had mastered to perfection, no longer needed to adhere to its original form. He could manipulate the lightning with unparalleled flexibility.
Crackling electricity erupted from his body, coursing into the water below.
Everyone knew water was an excellent conductor of electricity.
In an instant, the entire flooded battlefield transformed into a sea of lightning.
Danzo and the others, just as they steadied themselves, were forced to flee toward the remnants of tree branches and debris to avoid the electric onslaught.
But Ao Ming wasn't about to let them escape.
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