Seeing their movements, Qing Ming let out a low shout, and a shocking wave of chakra burst from his body.
Immediately afterward, a large amount of chakra was converted into lightning-style chakra and injected into the water below through his feet.
As a result, the surrounding lightning energy intensified significantly.
Not only that, but under Qing Ming's control, the lightning formed a blockade around Danzo and the others, leaving them no chance to reach the tree branches or trunks nearby.
In truth, even if they could reach them, it wouldn't matter. Those branches and trunks were already soaked in water, and their ability to insulate electricity was questionable at best.
Still, Qing Ming had no intention of letting them get their way.
Soon, the five were forced to scatter under the relentless pursuit of the lightning.
Qing Ming noticed this and thought, "Perfect opportunity!"
Without hesitation, he formed hand seals and unleashed the B-rank ninjutsu—Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!
His target was the Root jonin closest to him.
The man was already struggling to fend off the lightning's assault, and now a water dragon was added to the mix, making things even tougher for him.
Thanks to his rich battle experience and quick reflexes, the jonin narrowly avoided the water dragon's strike at the last moment.
However, as he dodged, his body came into brief contact with the surrounding lightning, causing a momentary paralysis.
At that precise moment, a transparent wind blade flew across the air, slicing cleanly through his neck and exiting from the other side, leaving a deep gash on his throat.
The jonin froze in place.
He instinctively reached for his neck, but before his hand could make contact, his head slid off his shoulders and fell into the water with a splash, sending waves rippling outward.
Moments later, a fountain of blood erupted from his neck, spraying three meters high into the air.
Qing Ming didn't spare him another glance. After confirming the effectiveness of Wind Release: Wind Blade, he shifted his focus to another nearby Root jonin.
Boom!
Qing Ming stomped hard on the water's surface, sending a shockwave rippling outward and causing the water level to drop momentarily.
Using this force, Qing Ming launched himself forward like a cannonball.
While mid-air, he drew the long blade from his waist and activated Instant Sword Technique, achieving a second acceleration. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of his next target.
Whoosh!
The blade swung downward.
As his blade neared its target, Qing Ming unleashed Phantom Sword Technique and Shadow Sword Technique.
Three illusory and three real blade shadows materialized, slashing at the Root jonin from multiple angles.
This time, the jonin dared not gamble his life on a reckless counterattack.
Or rather, it wasn't about courage—it was about futility.
Danzo and the other two Root jonin were too far away to intervene immediately. Even if he sacrificed himself to hold off Qing Ming, it wouldn't make a difference.
Given the circumstances, he chose to retreat.
Watching his opponent retreat, Qing Ming sneered. He stomped on the water again, propelling himself sideways with lightning speed, and reappeared beside the jonin.
Whoosh!
Another slash followed.
The Root jonin raised his short sword to block the strike.
Clang!
The clash of sword and blade produced a dull metallic sound.
Qing Ming didn't engage in a power struggle. The moment his attack was blocked, he shifted his position once more, appearing on the opposite side of his opponent.
Again, the blade swung down.
The jonin instinctively blocked with his sword.
But this time, Qing Ming activated Lightning Release: Thunder Sword!
Blinding lightning surged.
A current burst forth from Qing Ming's hands, channeling into the long blade and coursing along the collision point between the weapons. The lightning swiftly traveled along the short sword, reaching the jonin's hands.
A tingling numbness spread through his body, and the jonin immediately sensed danger. Without hesitation, he let go of the short sword in his hands.
His reaction was impressively fast.
Had he been even a second slower, the surging lightning would've flooded his body, rendering him unable to release the weapon even if he tried.
But it was already too late.
Weaponless, the jonin no longer posed a threat. Qing Ming wasted no time stepping forward and closing the distance between them.
With his left hand, he formed a high-density chakra sphere and slammed it into the jonin's abdomen.
Crack!
The sound of bones breaking echoed.
The force of the attack made the jonin cough up a large mouthful of blood.
Even so, he didn't retreat. Instead, he grabbed Qing Ming's left wrist, attempting to hold him in place.
At this moment, the other two Root jonin were closing in rapidly. If he could just delay Qing Ming for a brief moment, it might create an opening for his allies to strike.
Unfortunately, his efforts were futile.
Qing Ming's Physique was as high as 21 points, and in a few days, it would reach 22. The sheer strength granted by his physique was unmatched by ordinary people, especially when combined with his combat prowess.
Moreover, Qing Ming had the Sharingan. Every movement his opponent made was perfectly visible to him.
Although he couldn't avoid the jonin's initial grab due to executing Rasengan, Qing Ming swiftly broke free before his opponent could exert any real force.
In the end, the jonin's desperate grasp amounted to nothing.
Qing Ming escaped his clutches with a mere flicker of his body.
Not only that, but he also flung a shuriken over his shoulder, striking the jonin squarely in the throat.
Now, only Danzo and two others remained.
Qing Ming glanced at the approaching pair without hesitation, sheathed his blade, and formed hand seals to execute Lightning Release: Thunder Serpent!
Zap! Zap!
Two piercing bursts of thunder echoed.
Brilliant lightning surged from Qing Ming's palms, forming two serpents of crackling electricity.
The serpents shot toward the advancing pair at blinding speed.
But these two were exceptionally quick. Their bodies flickered several times, dodging the lightning serpents, and they closed in on Qing Ming.
Wielding kunai, they struck simultaneously, aiming for Qing Ming's vital points.
Seeing this, Qing Ming's Sharingan spun rapidly, analyzing their movements. At the last moment, he flickered aside, evading their combined strike.
Their initial attack missed, but the pair showed no hesitation. They turned immediately, flanking Qing Ming from both sides and launching another coordinated assault.
This time, Qing Ming chose not to evade. Instead, he formed hand seals and, in the nick of time, activated Earth Release: Hardening Jutsu.
In an instant, his skin became as hard as iron.
When the kunai struck his body, they produced a metallic clang, as if hitting solid steel.
Ignoring their follow-up moves, Qing Ming quickly performed another hand seal, unleashing the ninjutsu Wind Release: Wind Devour!
Countless minuscule wind blades materialized around him, swirling together into a tornado.
This technique, perfected to its ultimate level, had never been tested in real combat.
The Root members had no prior knowledge of its effects.
As a result, both jonin were caught completely off guard and swept into the storm of wind blades.
Like Lightning Release: Thunder Prison, this was a jutsu that could easily result in mutual destruction. Its lethality was extraordinary.
Within moments, the two jonin were grievously injured, their bodies seemingly torn apart by thousands of cuts. The scene was nothing short of gruesome.
Even these hardened Root operatives couldn't suppress the pained groans escaping their lips.
Yet, they displayed incredible resilience. Despite their severe injuries, they gritted their teeth and staggered toward Qing Ming, clearly intent on taking him down with them.
By now, Qing Ming's Earth Release: Hardening Jutsu had worn off, leaving him with only the protection of his Chakra Cloak.
This vulnerability didn't escape the jonin, who saw it as their chance.
Unfortunately for them, it was nothing more than wishful thinking.
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