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'If hit by such a dense chakra, the consequences would be no joke...' Kakuzu's gaze was heavy, staring intently at Kazekaze's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken. He was a ninja who had survived since the Warring States period, possessing an incredibly keen instinct for danger. It's no exaggeration to say...
Even though Kazekaze is only seven years old, Kakuzu does not underestimate him. If he had encountered Kazekaze on the battlefield during the Warring States period, he would definitely consider whether to avoid conflict. But now, the temptation of Kazekaze's heart is too great for him. As the saying goes, people die for wealth, birds die for food. If he could obtain Kazekaze's heart, his own strength would undoubtedly receive a huge boost.
'Honestly, the ninjutsu this kid uses, I've never seen or heard of it. Even if he hasn't inherited Hashirama's Wood Release, just this Wind Release ninjutsu alone is enough for me to take his heart.'Kakuzu thought to himself. Tempting. Really tempting.
'Right... A Kekkei Genkai is either a change in the body's organs or a fusion of two different chakra natures. And if I remember correctly, Wood Release should be a Kekkei Genkai of Water Release and Earth Release. Plus the current Wind Release. This kid has at least three chakra natures.'
In the ninja world, most people actually only have one chakra nature. Like Kakuzu, his chakra nature is actually only Earth Release. Other chakra natures were acquired through Earth Grudge Fear. Now seeing a genius like Kazekaze, how could Kakuzu not be excited, not thrilled? He could even be certain that if he turned and fled now, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
"In that case, I'll use my strongest ninjutsu to face you." Kakuzu growled at Kazekaze, "Even though you're just a seven-year-old brat from Konoha, I acknowledge your strength!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Kakuzu's body began to writhe. It looked as if his body was just an empty shell. Inside, something else resided. Wind Release, Lightning Release, Fire Release Earth Grudge Fear moved from his back to his right arm, looking like a cannon. This was Kakuzu's strongest attack he could currently use. He aimed at Kazekaze and the Konoha ninja behind him.
"You should feel honored, as this is the first time I've used this technique since acquiring the Earth Grudge Fear secret technique." Kakuzu said again, injecting his chakra without reservation into the three Earth Grudge Fear nature masks. In an instant, the nature masks opened their mouths wide, emitting a dazzling light. Even Hiruzen and the others were taken aback. Although Kazekaze's chakra density was astonishing, Kakuzu's chakra was equally impressive. Just from this technique alone, it was enough to prove how terrifying the Earth Grudge Fear secret technique was.
"Truly, it's amazing." Hiruzen gasped, even with his innate five chakra natures, he didn't think he had the strength to fight Kakuzu. Without Kazekaze, they would definitely have their hearts taken by Kakuzu!
At the same time, because Kazekaze was holding the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken in one hand, he couldn't use ninjutsu. If anything, this was probably one of the few drawbacks of the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.
"Get out of the way!" Thinking of this, Kazekaze shouted to Hiruzen and the others. Immediately, Kazekaze's Wood Release clone stepped forward, clapping its hands forcefully. No matter what, the Wood Release clone was a physical clone capable of using the ninjutsu Kazekaze possessed.
"Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"
And at this moment, Kakuzu also completed the charging phase of his strongest ninjutsu. He left only a small portion of chakra to deal with Hiruzen and the others. The rest of the chakra was all injected into this attack.
"Earth Grudge Fear: Final Shot!"
Almost simultaneously, Kakuzu and Kazekaze's Wood Release clone unleashed their ninjutsu. The three Earth Grudge Fear masks combined to fire a terrifying chakra cannon! Wind Release, Fire Release, Lightning Release. Intertwined, complementing each other, enhancing each other's power. The power of a single ninjutsu was instantly multiplied several times.
And beneath Kazekaze's Wood Release clone, the ground shook, countless vines rose, intertwining to form a powerful Wood Release. Thick. Tall. Hard. Transforming into a towering wooden giant, with a ferocious face, spreading its arms, attempting to use its brute strength to withstand Kakuzu's attack.
"Don't even think about it!" Kakuzu roared, placing all his hopes on the final shot. Meanwhile, Hiruzen, Danzo, Koharu, and Homura used the Wood Human to buy time, quickly retreating to the sides. Only to find, Kazekaze... still standing behind the Wood Human, with no intention of leaving.
"Kazekaze!" Koharu was startled by the scene, quickly wanting to rush back to save Kazekaze. But was held back by Hiruzen. In his view, even that towering Wood Human couldn't withstand Kakuzu's ninjutsu. After all... it was just a clone of Kazekaze using the ninjutsu. Whether in attack or defense, there should be some gap compared to the real person. At least, that's what Hiruzen thought.
Boom! With a loud noise, terrifying air currents spread in all directions. The Wood Human created by Kazekaze's Wood Release clone was directly pierced by Kakuzu's final shot. The chakra energy continued to pour forward, smashing into the building created by Kazekaze's Four Pillar House Technique, instantly shattering it. Even so, it didn't stop Kakuzu's ninjutsu. The chakra cannon continued forward, flattening a large area of forest before slowly dissipating. Its destructive power made Hiruzen and the others' scalps tingle.
"Is this also ninjutsu?" Koharu blinked, seriously doubting if she was hallucinating. Kakuzu called this thing ninjutsu? What a joke. The power of this strike was too exaggerated!
"This is the power of the secret technique from Takigakure, Earth Grudge Fear..." Homura was equally dumbfounded. In his lifetime, he had never seen such a terrifying ninjutsu. Hiruzen and Danzo's feelings weren't much better. It's hard to imagine, just leaving Konoha, they encountered such a terrifying ninja.
"Now I understand why Takigakure sent Kakuzu to assassinate Lord Hashirama." Hiruzen swallowed, murmuring to himself. Then, he quickly realized a problem. A very serious problem. That is... where did Kazekaze go?
Wait a minute, where's our Kazekaze? Hiruzen was dumbfounded. Could it be that Kazekaze was completely wiped out by Kakuzu's chakra cannon? Not even leaving a body! The four of them stood there as if struck by lightning, stunned!