bookbashuk Chapter 156 Slaughter
Chapter 156 Slaughter
Only after the countless tree trunks stopped growing and attacking did the ninjas on the scene finally relax a little. After all, while such a large-scale attack was threatening to these battle-hardened elite ninjas, it was far from fatal. When they finally had a chance to look around, they were shocked to find that most of the thousands of ninjas who had gathered there were now dead—the thick trees had mercilessly taken their lives.
The sheer number of ninjas wiped out in a single strike, even though most of them came from smaller villages and were lower-ranking ninjas from Konoha itself, still deeply shocked everyone. Such earth-shattering ninjutsu was undoubtedly a winning weapon in battle. It's important to understand that the largest groups in each ninja village are usually genin and ordinary chunin, who are indispensable main forces on the battlefield. Now, Konoha has produced such a powerful ninja who can wipe out a large area of lower-ranking ninjas with a single move; in future wars, their respective villages will likely find it difficult to contend with Konoha.
This person must absolutely not be allowed to return to Konoha! This was not only the thought of all the remaining ninjas from the major ninja villages present, but also an insurmountable chasm looming over their hearts. These battle-hardened ninjas knew all too well that once this person stepped into Konoha, it would inevitably trigger a cataclysmic change.
At this moment, the atmosphere in the arena was extremely tense, as if even the air itself had frozen. Every ninja was on edge, their eyes fixed intently on what lay ahead. Among this group, even the weakest possessed the strength of an elite Chunin, while the number of Jonin exceeded forty. Such a powerful lineup, if placed in any major ninja village, would constitute nearly a third of that village's top fighting force.
Faced with so many skilled fighters, the group was initially somewhat apprehensive. However, upon seeing the resolute and trusting gazes of the village ninja leaders, their confidence surged. These leaders conveyed a silent understanding through their eyes—unity in the face of a formidable foe!
After exchanging glances, the team leaders nodded knowingly, indicating their approval and support for the strategic decision of "uniting as one to fight the enemy." They then quickly returned to their respective teams and began methodically deploying their strategies and action plans. In an instant, the entire scene became orderly and efficient.
Not only did they not give up on killing Hyuga Kanan, but even the Cloud Ninja standing nearby had abandoned their original plan to capture him. Clearly, the village knew that capturing Hyuga Kanan would not be easy, so they didn't issue a death order to him, only asking everyone to try if conditions allowed.
Before long, the group quickly completed the task allocation and strategic deployment.
Immediately afterward, Hyuga Kanan reappeared atop an incredibly thick tree trunk, his snow-white eyes coldly sweeping over the remaining ninja. Seeing that these enemies showed no sign of retreat, a slight smile crept onto Hyuga Kanan's lips: "Excellent!" If these guys chose to scatter and flee, he wouldn't have any interest in chasing after those small fry. However, merely killing a few insignificant figures posed no threat to Hyuga Kanan, let alone instill fear in these arrogant and powerful ninja villages. It might even bring him endless trouble in the future!
When the ninjas present witnessed Hyuga Kanan's familiar yet surprising figure, their faces showed astonishment. According to their original plan, they had assumed their opponent would seize this excellent opportunity to escape and hide again, forcing them to expend considerable effort in pursuit. However, unexpectedly, he appeared before them without fear, seemingly brimming with absolute confidence in his own strength, regarding them as lowly and incompetent.
This actually saves a lot of trouble, as there's no need to go to great lengths to track down its whereabouts.
"Damn it! This arrogant bastard dares to openly show his face and provoke us! He's utterly disrespectful to our strength!" The leading ninjas were instantly enraged, their eyes wide with fury and their faces filled with resentment. After all, this person had not only brutally murdered their comrades, but now he had brazenly appeared here; such arrogant behavior was simply intolerable.
"Attack!" With the order from the burly Cloud Ninja, without any hesitation, a thrilling battle immediately ensued.
Numerous ninjas sprang into action like arrows released from a bow. Some scattered in all directions, surrounding Hyuga Kanan with astonishing speed, giving him no chance to escape; simultaneously, several of the strongest ninjas, comparable to Jonin, moved with lightning speed, rushing towards Hyuga Kanan. Those who remained in place rapidly formed hand seals, clearly preparing to unleash some powerful ninjutsu to restrict Hyuga Kanan's movement.
A deep shout rang out: "Earth Release: Rock Prison!" In an instant, countless enormous stone pillars burst forth from the ground, springing up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain around Hyuga Kanan. These pillars were tightly connected, interwoven to form an incredibly sturdy cage, trapping Hyuga Kanan within, leaving him nowhere to escape. Faced with this sudden turn of events, Hyuga Kanan remained calm and composed. He was trapped with no way out, but this did not faze him.
Although the current situation was extremely unfavorable for him, not only did he have to deal with the close-range attacks of several Jonin, but he also had to find a way to break through this solid fortress made of stone pillars. However, Hyuga Kanan, who was extremely confident in his strength, simply waited quietly for his opponent to approach. As a member of the Hyuga clan, and not wanting to reveal too much of his power of rules, close combat was the best way to deal with his opponent.
The surrounding ninjas were clearly not going to give up. Without hesitation, they swiftly unleashed mid-range ninjutsu, launching a fierce attack on Hyuga Kanan. In an instant, all sorts of wind, fire, earth, and lightning ninjutsu flooded towards Hyuga Kanan, who was imprisoned in the stone cell, densely packed and flawless, giving him no chance to dodge.
In an instant, dust billowed, flames soared, and lightning flashed within the stone prison. Countless spikes emerged from the ground, intertwining with the whistling wind blades overhead, creating a breathtaking scene. Ultimately, the sturdy stone prison could not withstand the continuous bombardment of so many powerful ninjutsu; cracks began to appear, and finally, with a deafening roar, it collapsed completely.
The surrounding area was still flashing with dazzling fire and lightning, and the howling wind dispersed the lingering smoke and dust. The once smooth ground was now unrecognizable, transformed into a massive crater nearly a hundred square meters in size by the relentless bombardment of numerous ninjutsu. However, surprisingly, Hyuga Kanan had vanished without a trace.
"Behind us!" Suddenly, the sensory ninja in the ninja team shouted in terror. It turned out that just before the ninjutsu was about to hit its target, Hyuga Kanan's figure moved like a ghost and swiftly appeared behind the group of ninjas who launched the ninjutsu, easily avoiding countless fatal attacks.
The other ninjas, who had been charging forward with great momentum, stopped abruptly at the sound, turning their heads to stare intently behind their comrades who were performing ninjutsu. Sure enough, Hyuga Kanan stood there, motionless like a statue, but the bracelet on his hand had quietly slipped off and was spinning rapidly, hurtling straight towards the unsuspecting ninjas.
In an instant, the elusive flying ring transformed into a dazzling golden light, like lightning streaking across the sky. With lightning speed, it swept past the necks of each ninja, then flew back to Hyuga Kanan's side like a bird returning to its nest, instantly transforming back into an ordinary bracelet and securely resting on his wrist.
The instant the flying ring returned to Hyuga Kana's wrist, a gush of scarlet blood suddenly spurted from the necks of those ninjas, splattering everywhere like a fountain. They clutched their necks in agony, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, before slowly collapsing to the ground, motionless.
In a mere instant, more than a dozen ninjas skilled in ninjutsu attacks were brutally murdered! The scene was so gruesome it was astonishing. However, the remaining ninjas were not intimidated. Ignoring their fear, they gripped their ninja swords, kunai, and other weapons tightly, roaring at the top of their lungs as they swarmed towards Hyuga Kanan. They knew they could no longer allow this terrifying opponent to slaughter at will; they had to stop him with everything they had their hands.
Facing the surging horde of ninjas, Hyuga Kanan remained fearless, his eyes revealing a chilling killing intent. Instead of dodging or retreating, he unhesitatingly activated his Byakugan, directly confronting the enemy's onslaught. In Byakugan mode, Hyuga Kanan's vision became exceptionally clear, allowing him to perceive the movements and aura of every ninja around him.
Hyuga Kanan, transforming into a blur, charged into the onrushing crowd, displaying unparalleled observation skills and speed. Her movements were elegant and graceful as she weaved through the throng. With a swift flick of her sword, she pierced through a ninja wielding a kunai, then casually snatched it and began to swing it with graceful movements.
Within minutes, all one hundred ninjas had been slaughtered by Hyuga Kanan. The ninjas blocking Kanan's retreat, witnessing this scene, showed expressions of terror. Without hesitation, they turned and fled, unable to bear the sight of such cruelty and bloodshed.
Hyuga Kanan watched the fleeing ninjas without giving chase. He trusted that they would relay the information to the various ninja villages, thus maximizing their deterrent effect.