At this moment, Maruboshi Kosuke swung the long blade in his hand. Immediately, an inexplicable aura appeared around him. Li Yi even saw many long blades appear in the surroundings. Clearly, Maruboshi Kosuke was using his most proficient Nintaijutsu.
It was the Konoha-Style Willow!
This is a unique move that perfectly fuses Genjutsu and Kenjutsu. The user can engage in fierce close-quarters combat without needing complicated Hand Signs.
At the start of the battle, the user rapidly employs exquisite Kenjutsu techniques, their blade fierce and aimed straight at the enemy's vitals. Simultaneously, they activate powerful Genjutsu, causing the enemy to hallucinate, making them feel as if the user has vanished among the leaves dancing in the wind. This illusion confuses the enemy's sight, making it difficult to pinpoint the user's true location.
Furthermore, the Genjutsu generates a powerful binding force, trapping the enemy tightly and preventing free movement. Just as the enemy falls into confusion and helplessness, the user seizes the opportunity to launch a sudden, rapid attack from the enemy's blind spot. This strike is as swift and lethal as lightning, the sword technique precise and unerring, directly piercing the enemy's body and delivering a fatal blow.
This move is undoubtedly a finishing skill capable of instantly killing an opponent; its speed and power are astonishing. The enemy has virtually no chance to dodge or resist, being easily eliminated in shock. It demonstrates the terrifying complementary power of Genjutsu and Kenjutsu, making it a formidable Nintaijutsu.
Now, the remaining Hidden Cloud Ninja's pupils constricted. He felt unable to move. By the time he regained control, Maruboshi Kosuke had already slit his throat.
Li Yi was also shocked. This was the combination of Genjutsu and Taijutsu. He realized he needed to be careful in the future, as there were too many bizarre techniques in the Naruto World. Although he had eaten the Flame-Flame Fruit, he hadn't developed it yet. Once he developed it, he could use Elementalization on his body, but if he failed to activate it and was controlled by Genjutsu and had his throat slit, he would likely die a very unjust death.
At this time, Maruboshi Kosuke leaned against a tree to rest briefly. After all, his Chakra couldn't sustain such high-intensity combat.
Nevertheless, he did not put Li Yi down. Only when Li Yi was on his back could he run with him at any moment; otherwise, Li Yi might very well be killed.
"Let's go!" Maruboshi Kosuke said, quickly leaping onto a tree and heading toward the Konoha Camp.
In the dense jungle, Maruboshi Kosuke moved nimbly, leaping among the branches. Li Yi, who had watched the anime, originally thought these people were exaggerating why they traveled by jumping from branch to branch. Now it was obvious that running atop the trees was much faster than running below them.
He could only conclude that the greenery in the Naruto World was truly excellent.
Suddenly, Maruboshi Kosuke darted sideways. Li Yi had already heard a "chi chi chi" sound, followed by an explosion. Even though Maruboshi Kosuke ran fast, he was still caught by the residual blast, causing him and Li Yi to tumble several times on the ground.
With that impact, Li Yi felt like he had suffered immensely. There was no helping it; the fall was truly brutal. Li Yi felt as if his ribs might have broken.
Maruboshi Kosuke didn't have time to check on him, instead adopting a fighting stance. On the tree opposite them, three tall Hidden Cloud Ninja were staring at them.
"Looks like we caught a big fish. We'll take this ordinary person!" one of the Hidden Cloud Ninja said loudly.
Li Yi was cursing internally. Was this necessary? I'm just an ordinary person, and you want to snatch me too? Are you guys crazy? People of Hidden Cloud Village, we've made enemies today. Just you wait. When I, Li Yi, rise up someday, I'll make sure you all die.
Maruboshi Kosuke had no intention of responding to them. Instead, he pulled out several Kunai from the Ninja tool pouch on his leg, aimed carefully, and threw them out. Li Yi could see that something appeared to be attached to those Kunai.
Maruboshi Kosuke quickly ran backward. Soon after, a huge explosion sounded from that direction. However, according to the laws of the Naruto World, exploding tags never seem to actually kill anyone.
Just like the Great Fireball Technique never manages to hit its target.
Sure enough, three figures quickly chased after them from behind. Maruboshi Kosuke seemed to have anticipated the pursuers. Only when they were getting closer did Maruboshi Kosuke begin forming Hand Signs with both hands.
Just as these people revealed the Kunai in their hands, Maruboshi Kosuke completed his Hand Signs, turned his head, spun around, and opened his mouth, spitting out a jet of water.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
As the ultra-high-pressure straight water column rapidly erupted from his mouth, it sliced through the three rushing Hidden Cloud Ninja, instantly cutting all three of them clean in half.
Maruboshi Kosuke was heavily panting. This was the most powerful Ninjutsu he knew, and it was a Ninjutsu created by the Second Hokage. Because this technique consumed too much Chakra, Maruboshi Kosuke usually dared not use it. But now he had no choice; he was being hunted by three Hidden Cloud Ninja. Without using this, he might escape, but Li Yi would certainly die.
"Go!" Maruboshi Kosuke immediately started sprinting away.
Li Yi was a little surprised. Shouldn't they rest? In your current state, if we run into any more enemies, both of us are finished.
Soon, Li Yi understood why they couldn't rest. After they hadn't run long, they encountered a Konoha Ninja. The Ninja merely nodded after seeing Maruboshi Kosuke. Maruboshi Kosuke said nothing more and sprinted inward. Before long, they saw the main Konoha Camp.
Just as they were about to approach the tents, two Ninja instantly appeared and blocked Maruboshi Kosuke. The two looked at Maruboshi Kosuke, then at Li Yi, and said, "The elders are currently discussing strategy."
The meaning was clear: they were discussing strategy. If he had business, he could send a message, but he couldn't approach.
Maruboshi Kosuke naturally understood the rules and said, "This is someone sent by the Second Hokage-sama. He carries vital intelligence. Please report this immediately!"
One of the Konoha Ninja nodded and headed toward the main camp.
Soon, the Ninja returned and said, "The elders permit him to enter!"
Maruboshi Kosuke set Li Yi down. Li Yi gasped sharply. There was no way around it; with broken ribs, he had suffered greatly throughout the journey.
The Ninja frowned, but still stepped forward to support Li Yi. Then, a green light shone on his palm and covered Li Yi's body. Li Yi felt warm all over. The Ninja before him actually knew Medical Ninjutsu.
One must remember that this was not the time when Tsunade proposed the Medical Ninja system. Tsunade herself was probably just born or still very young.
"Thank you!" Regardless, since the person was treating him, Li Yi still expressed his gratitude.