Chapter 343: An Eye-Opening Experience
"Incredible! The 'Strongest Shield' was actually broken just like that!"
Motoi stared at Tonbo Tobitake, completely stunned by how easily he had neutralized the Third Raikage. That was the Third Raikage—the man he once served as an assistant. He knew better than anyone just how powerful the man was.
What kind of Wind Style was that? It was legendary that Tonbo was a Genjutsu specialist, yet he had already seen his illusions in action, and now his Wind Style was just as terrifying. Is there anything this man isn't good at?
A Konoha ninja boasted: "Of course! Captain Tonbo was once the Acting Hokage. I heard he only stepped down because he's a bit lazy; otherwise, he's a man who could have been the Hokage permanently."
An Iwa ninja added: "I see. So he's a figure on the same level as the Five Kage. Amazing... I'd rarely heard of him before today."
A Suna ninja chimed in: "We've seen him before. Back when he was the Chief Examiner for the Chunin Exams, he showed off some Wind Style then, but we had no idea it was this powerful."
A Kiri ninja wondered: "We've heard Konoha has Kakashi the Copy Ninja who knows a thousand jutsu, but Captain Tonbo surely only masters Genjutsu and Wind Style, right? He can't be elite at everything!"
A Kumo ninja reminded them: "Did you forget? He knows Taijutsu too. It's honestly ridiculous. I feel like his Genjutsu alone could suppress our entire Alliance's combat power in one move."
For the ninjas present, today was truly an eye-opening experience. They had seen many legendary Kage, all with fearsome combat power. But looking at Tonbo Tobitake now, they felt that even those Kage were "just okay"—Tonbo might actually be stronger.
Even though he was utilizing the Alliance's chakra, the transition from suppressing four Kage with Genjutsu to effortlessly dismantling the Third Raikage with Wind Style was a feat rarely seen. It felt as if the standard of "ninja combat power" had been raised. They didn't look like the traditional ninjas who relied on assassination, poison, schemes, or threats; they fought with the dignity of warriors.
Amidst these compliments, the curve of Tonbo's smile grew higher and higher. High in the sky, a hidden clone photographed the cheering crowds of the Alliance following the sealing of the Third Raikage.
"Quick, over here! Over here! Sigh... I told you my jutsu is a mirage type, why can't you guys find me?"
Gengetsu Hozuki was pointing and shouting at the Alliance troops. He felt these ninjas were all useless. Since the genjutsu had faded earlier, his chakra suppression had lifted, allowing him to use many techniques that were now giving the Alliance a massive headache.
"That kid's Genjutsu is interesting, though. To be able to suppress the balance of spirit and body during chakra refining... it seems quite practical compared to my mirages."
Gengetsu was very interested in the Tonbo who had suppressed them earlier. After all, he was one of the world's most famous Genjutsu ninjas. It was a pity Tonbo had gone to deal with someone else; otherwise, Gengetsu would have loved to spar with him, even if it meant following the mastermind's orders.
"Mustache! The Third Raikage has been sealed. You're next, don't be in such a hurry..."
At that moment, the Alliance received word from the Communication Unit that the Third Raikage had been neutralized. Morale soared, and they even mockingly notified Gengetsu.
"...Bastard! I told you not to call me 'Mustache'! I'll kill you!"
Gengetsu was fuming—literally. Steam began to rise from the giant clam, and the mirage intensified. Numerous bubbles appeared in front of Gengetsu.
"Hey, I don't really want to kill you, but I can't control my body! Run! This move is going to explode!" Gengetsu warned as his body moved on its own.
Ting-dong~
Just as the jutsu was about to fire, the sound of a guitar rang out. The sudden interference disrupted Gengetsu's chakra balance.
Pop! Pop! Pop!
The bubbles in front of him all burst prematurely. However, Gengetsu's true body wasn't there.
"It's Captain Tonbo! He's here!"
"We can definitely seal 'Mustache' this time!"
"Everyone get ready! Be prepared to lend Captain Tonbo your chakra at any moment!"
The Alliance ninjas were overjoyed. They knew Tonbo had arrived just by the sound. Through the Communication Unit, they understood his abilities and were ready to provide support.
"Oh? You've arrived? Then I'll have to get a bit more serious and see what other Genjutsu you have," Gengetsu said with a smile, hidden under the clam's mirage. He wanted to test his illusions against Tonbo's.
The sensation of his chakra balance being suppressed returned.
"Instant Release."
Before he could act, a clear, undisguised voice rang out.
Boom!
Gengetsu felt his Summoning Jutsu fail; his giant clam vanished. Immediately after, a massive explosion followed. A powerful shockwave traveled a great distance. Without the protection of the clam's mirage, his figure was instantly exposed.
"Fine. Without my summon, I won't bother testing Genjutsu against him."
Gengetsu dropped the idea. Without the giant clam, his Genjutsu was slightly lacking. He looked clearly at the person who had destroyed his summon: it was the kid who used Genjutsu.
Tonbo was shrouded in a black radiance as he smashed the giant clam with a single punch. Gradually, the black glow faded.
"I've never seen that kind of Taijutsu. Is it another jutsu developed by the younger generation? It's as ridiculous as Mu's Particle Style!" Gengetsu marveled. The speed and power were far beyond what ordinary Taijutsu could achieve. Furthermore, how did the kid find the clam's location? Was he a sensor ninja like Mu?
"Yeah! The summon is gone! Only 'Mustache' is left! Seal him!"
The Alliance ninjas jumped for joy. Seeing Gengetsu's surprised expression, they felt victory was assured. Their admiration for Tonbo grew, regardless of which village they were from.
Powerful Taijutsu had arrived—this was the "Super Taijutsu" of Captain Tonbo mentioned in Konoha's intel. Today, they had truly opened their eyes. Before they could even process what was happening, the enemy's summon had been obliterated.
"Mustache is exposed! Go! Support Captain Tonbo!"
Whoosh, whoosh!
Having found the target, everyone began throwing shuriken and other weapons at him.
"Seal!"
On the other side, Gaara and Onoki successfully sealed the Second Tsuchikage, Mu. They then flew toward the remaining battle with Gengetsu Hozuki, leaving the sealed Mu behind.
After they departed, a head suddenly popped out of the ground near the seal. It walked toward the sealed body and tried to peel off the sealing tag, but it was useless.
"As expected, a seal that isn't so easily broken. It's time to bring out the trump card. But before that, let's see what the mastermind's methods look like," Kabuto, controlling Mu's split body, muttered as he headed in a specific direction.
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