Rumble.
The explosion was enormous, accompanied by crackling lightning.
The place where the lightning pillar struck lit up like a small sun.
It was as if nearly a hundred Explosive Tags had detonated at once.
Under the terrifying burst of power, a violent gale swept outward, scouring the surroundings.
Crack.
The ground split apart under the impact, forming a massive pit nearly ten meters wide, with cracks spreading outward.
Smoke and dust filled the air, and fine arcs of electricity flickered nearby.
"The first time fully unleashing Raikōhō, the power is not small, but the Chakra consumption is huge."
Looking at the destruction he had caused, Seiryū nodded in satisfaction.
This was a mid to high level Kidō. Even at his current level, he could unleash considerable power.
The Kidō rewarded by the System came with max proficiency as long as he could use it.
He did not need to train to increase its mastery.
The strength of the technique depended solely on his own power.
This was the benefit of having a cheat ability.
Of course, there were drawbacks.
At his current level, casting a mid to high level Kidō consumed too much Chakra.
Seiryū estimated that he could only use it a few times a day.
He was still too young, and his body had not fully matured.
Tsunade flashed to Seiryū's side, glanced at the situation ahead, then looked at him with surprise in her tone. "Why are you here, kid? That Ninjutsu, is it another new technique you developed?"
Two more techniques she had never seen.
One Sealing Technique, one Lightning Release Ninjutsu.
How many hidden trump cards did this brat have?
"I came to help you. You cannot even deal with a Rogue Ninja. You are too weak. Do not tell people you are the granddaughter of the First Hokage, it is embarrassing."
Seiryū complained.
Then he shrugged. "It is indeed a new technique. Powerful, right? I put a lot of effort into developing them. But they consume a lot of energy for me right now."
Tsunade took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to knock his head.
What did he mean she was too weak?
And not to mention the First Hokage.
This brat's ability to provoke people had improved.
She frowned and stared at him, her tone turning stern. "I do not need your help. Get back to Katsuyu. It is too dangerous here."
Seiryū glanced at her and pouted. "Do not try to act like a hero. We need to take him down quickly. If we drag this out, we will all be in danger."
"Stop talking nonsense. I am your Sensei. You must obey."
Tsunade's tone became even stricter.
This brat had some strength, but this was not a battle he should participate in. It was too dangerous.
At that moment, Tsunade sensed something and her expression changed slightly.
She grabbed Seiryū's arm and instantly leaped away.
Rumble.
Just as they left, a Composite Ninjutsu containing multiple Chakra natures crashed down.
Fire, Lightning, and Water Chakra erupted together.
A huge crater was blasted into the ground, its destructive power even greater than the previous Raikōhō.
"Hehehe Hehehe. Very well done. You have truly angered me."
A cold and sinister voice echoed from the pit created by Raikōhō.
Black tentacles whipped through the smoke, dispersing the dust.
Kakuzu stood bare chested, his skin covered with scorch marks. Of the four masks that had been aligned, only three remained.
The Earth Release mask lay damaged at his feet.
Another heart had been destroyed.
And it was the Earth Release nature that enhanced his defense.
That meant two of his hearts had been destroyed by that brat.
Kakuzu was furious. He had roamed the Shinobi World for years. When had he suffered such losses at the hands of a child?
Seiryū, who had just dodged the attack, looked over and clicked his tongue. "Only one mask destroyed."
This man was truly difficult to kill.
If it were a less durable Kage level Shinobi who took Raikōhō head on without defense, they would not be standing like this.
At the very least, they would not be as lively as Kakuzu.
The reason Rasengan often succeeded was that most Shinobi had strong offense but weak defense. Taking one Rasengan was enough to put them in serious trouble.
Tsunade looked at Seiryū. "Masks? Did you discover his weakness?"
"I noticed something."
Seiryū nodded and quickly explained, "After I destroyed that flying mask, he never used Wind Release again. One mask probably represents one nature transformation."
"And those black threads extend from his body. His body must have been modified, making him resistant to most physical attacks. Even your punches are not fully effective."
"So I think those masks are his weakness. My Raikōhō targeted the masks as well, but I only managed to destroy one."
As a transmigrator, knowing information was also a kind of advantage.
Battles between Shinobi were also battles of intelligence.
Tsunade's tone carried shock. "You made this judgment in such a short time just by observing?"
Was this brat's mind too sharp?
It made her look incompetent.
Seiryū complained inwardly.
Of course he could not say he was a transmigrator.
He could only attribute it to being a genius.
So he nodded shamelessly. "If I did not have a sharp mind, how could I develop so many new techniques?"
"Enough of that. He is furious. The way he looks at me, he wants to tear me apart."
"I will attack from the shadows. You handle him head on."
"Bakudō #26: Kyokkō."
Seiryū formed a hand seal.
In the next moment, he vanished completely, concealed within a Sealing Formation.
The same principle applied. A Kage level opponent was not someone he could face directly.
Hiding nearby and striking at the right moment was the best strategy.
As long as he found an opportunity, he would deliver another heavy blow.
Daring to target him.
So what if you are Kage level.
If I do not deal with you, you are finished.
Tsunade looked at where Seiryū had disappeared and could not help but twitch her lips.
This brat truly had countless tricks.
Was that really just a Sealing Formation, and not some Kekkei Genkai like Light Release?
(To be continued.)
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