"Explosive Release: Thunderous Boom!"
Hunter quickly formed hand seals with both hands, then took a deep breath, "Roar!!!!"
The roar shook the heavens and earth, resonating through the entire forest as visible sound explosions erupted one after another, creating wave after wave of air currents.
This technique involved saturating explosive chakra at the throat and releasing it in one go through the vibrations of the vocal cords, transforming it into sound wave energy. By changing the pitch, the explosive power was fused into the air, creating an indiscriminate area attack.
Those hit by it would suffer from broken bones and crushed muscles, and in severe cases, inner organs could be damaged. It was one of Hunter's ultimate trump cards.
"Tsk tsk, quite tenacious indeed. Developing Explosive Release to this extent is an impressive feat, but…"
Orochimaru lifted his gaze; at that moment, his black hair turned gradually white like drifting snow, fine white scales emerging on his skin, and the purple eyeshadow around his eyes began to spread. He formed the "You" seal with both hands and slightly puffed his cheeks.
"Senjutsu: White Surge Technique!"
A crimson dragon surged from Orochimaru's mouth, transforming into a red streak, coiling and killing its way into the sky.
It ignored the deafening sound explosions, twisting and spiraling in the boiling air, frantically rotating around the dark orb clasped in its claws, resembling a deep red tide, until the entire dragon was engulfed by the black orb, disappearing without a trace.
"Buzz—"
Blinding white light exploded from within the orb, illuminating the entire forest. The piercing hum drowned out the series of sound explosions, and even stronger sound waves surged outwards in all directions!
Hunter had no choice but to tightly shut his eyes, close his mouth, and cover his ears with his hands as the dazzling white light illuminated his face, twisted in pain.
Seeing Hunter's ninjutsu being forcibly interrupted, Orochimaru immediately ceased the "White Surge Technique," for Katō Dan behind him had already fallen into unconsciousness, frothing at the mouth. If he continued, this guy might really die by his hands.
To be fair, he didn't want to owe Konoha anything further.
Taking a step forward, his pale body immediately vanished into the air.
Hunter just managed to crack open his eyelids when a pair of golden slit pupils reflected in his vision—cold, sinister, devoid of any emotion, as if he were merely a piece of meat on a chopping board.
"Autumn Dew on Leaves!"
A translucent blade of light, thin as a cicada's wing, brushed past Hunter, emitting a sizzling sound and leaving a trail of hot blood.
"Thud."
An arm fell to the ground.
Hunter numbly turned his head to look at his empty left shoulder, and only when the intense pain hit him did he realize what had happened.
"Ah ah ah ah…"
The willpower honed through years of training helped him regain consciousness, which had been nearly drowned in pain.
Suddenly, a fierce glint flickered in his eyes. He kicked his severed arm toward Orochimaru while extending his hand, fingers splayed wide.
"Explosive Release: Blood Bomb!"
With a sizzling sound, flames raced along the entire arm like an electric arc, a beam shooting from the severed limb, then splitting into dozens of strands, quickly morphing into a swelling light sphere that exploded with a thunderous sound!
A circular shockwave abruptly expanded, engulfing Orochimaru at the explosion's center, engulfed in flames and emitting thick black smoke.
However, Hunter's eyes suddenly widened, his pupils reflecting a chilling scene:
Orochimaru opened his mouth, a pale shadow darting out, a brand new Orochimaru with a grin lunging towards him, wielding the light blade raised high to slash down!
"Boom!!!"
The ground shattered and collapsed. Jiraiya and Tsunade grunted in surprise, even though they had avoided the attack from the Four-Tails, they were still shaken by the impact.
Seeing the Four-Tails preparing to pounce again, Fukasaku quickly opened his mouth, extending his long tongue like a serpent, breaking through the ground like a dolphin breaching the surface, leaping several times before rushing toward the Four-Tails and firmly wrapping around its wrist.
"Senjutsu: Tongue Binding Technique!"
Fukasaku pulled with all his might, unleashing incredible strength from his small body, managing to pull the massive Four-Tails off balance.
"Little Jiraiya!" it bellowed indistinctly.
Jiraiya quickly steadied himself, retreating several steps. He spread his legs apart and clapped his palms together.
"Ninjutsu: Multi-Headed Lion's Mane Technique!"
He shook his head vigorously, his long hair curling up like a white dragon, seizing the moment when the Four-Tails lost balance to wrap around its other arm. He pulled with all his strength, causing his silver hair to stand straight.
One person, one frog, one left and one right, temporarily binding the Four-Tails' movements.
"Tsunade!"
"I know!"
Tsunade shouted, heavily stomping the ground, and amidst the exploding dust, her body shot into the air, crashing toward the Four-Tails' face like a cannonball.
"Painful Sky Fist!!!"
At that moment, Tsunade almost drained all her strength, a powerful chakra surging through her veins from her foot to her waist, and with a whip-like punch, the energy transferred through her arm to her fist, wildly igniting and releasing all at once!
An unprecedented fist slammed into the Four-Tails' face, the force erupting and creating a massive dent in its face, causing the entire body to involuntarily retreat!
With a thunderous crash, the Four-Tails slammed against a mountain, landing heavily on the ground.
"It's effective! Come again!"
Jiraiya shouted, once more driving his long hair forward while Fukasaku followed suit, using the "Tongue Binding Technique" to bind the Four-Tails' other arm.
But just then, the Four-Tails let out an earth-shattering roar, molten lava erupting from its body, quickly transforming into a giant crimson gorilla.
"Lava Release: Granite!" it roared in human speech.
Surrounded by magma, the Four-Tails engulfed in unimaginable heat, Jiraiya's hair ignited in flames, and he turned pale, having to cut his hair to avoid being caught in the fire.
Fukasaku suffered greatly; his entire tongue was severely burned, and with a hissing sound, he screamed in pain, pulling back his tongue and jumping around in a frenzy.
"Lava Release: Roaring Gorilla!"
The Four-Tails swung its fist, gathering molten lava onto its fist, then launching it out in a torrent, a burning gorilla head emerging, crashing toward Tsunade like a falling meteor!
Tsunade's beautiful eyes widened as the hot winds tangled her light golden hair, the crimson glow illuminating her stunningly disheveled face, also revealing the profound despair in her eyes.
"Is it really… over…?"
The power of the Tailed Beast was indeed not something an ordinary person could contend with; its endless energy, deep ocean-like chakra reserves, and disaster-level destructive capabilities… At least not with her current self, facing such a monster, she truly saw no chance of victory.
Amidst the flaring flames, she closed her eyes in despair.
"I'm sorry, Nawaki; I can't be there to celebrate your birthday…"
At that moment, a bright voice rang in her ears:
"You should say that to him in person."
Tsunade opened her eyes in surprise, a tall, young figure standing before her.
"For a child, the absence of an important person on a significant day can be a substantial blow."
Facing the roaring lava, Uchiha Nian slightly raised his gaze, intricate ink-colored patterns unfurled in his scarlet pupils, and as the white of his eyes burst with fine blood vessels, he completely locked onto the lava before him.
"Ama no Tokotachi!"
Silent and swift, the volcanic eruption-like lava vanished without a trace, leaving only a gentle evening breeze brushing against Tsunade's face, moist and cool.
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