Chapter 54: Killer Move: Orochi Slash!
The battle began with a mid-range attack, as Uchiha Takashi charged forward, his body low to the ground under the weight of increased gravity.
Thankfully, with chakra, he could manage. An ordinary person wouldn't even be able to stand, let alone charge forward.
With summoning beasts sealed and ninjutsu ineffective, close combat was the only option.
Flame Cloak + Fist of Fire!
This was already an overwhelmingly powerful close-combat ninjutsu, and there was no reason it couldn't take down the opponent.
In the future, Naruto as a Genin could take on the Six Paths; handling a Jonin by himself shouldn't be considered a luxury.
"Show your true strength!"
Gang Tu blocked the exploding flames with just one hand.
Whoosh! The flame cloak around Uchiha Takashi intensified.
Of course, the high temperature he endured also increased, pushing him to a critical state.
The opponent did possess the Steel Release kekkei genkai, but that didn't mean he was invincible.
Fire can melt steel! Techniques like Wild Bite and Demon Burn were used in succession under the gravity state, putting on a grand show for the audience.
Whether it was strong or not was one thing, but it was undeniably flashy, captivating many onlookers.
Gang Tu punched Uchiha Takashi's crossed arms.
Bang! Sending him flying.
It was like a turn-based battle, with both sides constantly gaining ground.
As the fight progressed, Gang Tu noticed something was off.
The temperature!
The air temperature was steadily rising.
In his high state, his once incredibly sturdy body began to show signs of softening.
Dog-Rooster...! He quickly formed seals, preparing to use ninjutsu.
Despite having used sealing techniques and the B-rank Weighted Rock Technique consecutively, he still had enough chakra for one or two more ninjutsu.
Don't underestimate this amount of chakra.
Even for a Jonin, a battle usually ends with just one or two ninjutsu, and using several can drain them completely.
Thanks to the natural force potion and his own mental stimulation, Uchiha Takashi's chakra was nearing Jonin level, though he was still a bit short.
As for Gang Tu, his chakra might not even match Uchiha Takashi's.
The kekkei genkai can indeed enhance chakra, but it doesn't increase it instantly! Having just awakened it, the increase wasn't much, so he had to conserve chakra. If he hadn't sensed something wrong, Gang Tu wouldn't have continued using ninjutsu.
Wild Bite!
Uchiha Takashi punched at Gang Tu, who was forming seals.
If they were at a distance, it might be different.
But in close combat, forming seals right in front of him was underestimating him, wasn't it?
Uchiha Takashi might lack battle experience, but he wasn't stupid. Naturally, he wouldn't give Gang Tu the chance to form seals and use ninjutsu.
Boom! Like a heavy cannon, the fiery punch was blocked by Gang Tu's chest.
The formidable attack power caused cracks to appear on his steel-like body.
Snap! But Uchiha Takashi's fist was caught by the opponent.
"You fell for it!"
Gang Tu firmly grasped Uchiha Takashi's wrist, pulling him into his embrace, clearly intending to end the battle with a "hugging finisher."
His Steel Release kekkei genkai made his body as hard as steel, giving him the confidence to play this way.
However, Gang Tu didn't notice the slight smile that crossed Uchiha Takashi's lips as he was pulled in.
Bang! Uchiha Takashi was pulled into Gang Tu's embrace, which was over two meters tall, like a muscular fortress.
If not for the situation, this pose could easily be misunderstood.
It was full of intense emotion.
Unfortunately, there was no camaraderie between the two, only a life-and-death struggle.
In the audience.
"Mei!"
Uchiha Shizuka couldn't stay calm.
She had bet everything on this match, and if she lost, all her previous winnings would be gone in one go.
She couldn't help but be anxious.
"Don't worry!"
Uchiha Mei reassured her because she knew one thing clearly.
Uchiha Takashi hadn't even summoned Chubimaru, which meant he had another trump card.
Otherwise, if Chubimaru, the large summoning beast, were brought out, it would easily crush Gang Tu.
Chapter 54: Deadly Move: Orochi Nagi!
If Uchiha Shizuka still had someone to calm him down, Hyuga Aotsuki's body had already started gathering energy. No matter what, she couldn't just watch Uchiha Takashi get into trouble.
On the main stand!
"Hokage, what are you planning to do?"
Onoki stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was quietly turning his head, preparing to give the order to save someone.
Since other ninja villages could shamelessly act, then for a genius with the 'Will of Fire,' Sarutobi Hiruzen wasn't above tearing off the mask of civility once.
Unfortunately, the cunning Onoki had already seen through his intentions, giving him no chance at all.
"Nothing!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen knew his plan had failed and could only turn his attention back to the arena.
Onoki said no more.
In the arena! Uchiha Takashi, tightly held, felt he couldn't breathe.
But the fish had completely taken the bait.
Yes!
This was his goal all along.
Close combat.
Preferably at a point where both parties were in close quarters.
If it were up to him, such an opportunity would be extremely hard to find.
But if Gang Tu made the move, it was a different story.
Throughout the previous battles, Uchiha Takashi had been constantly luring his opponent to understand one thing.
To deal with him, one must first restrict his mobility.
And with his ninjutsu being frequently interrupted, the only way to control him was through a strong, iron body.
A trap!
Uchiha Takashi used himself as bait, luring Gang Tu to close the distance.
Because only then could he use that big move he had never used before.
Whoosh! Uchiha Takashi poured all his chakra into his Blazing Fist, instantly transforming it into a massive flame.
"You..."
Gang Tu realized he might have stepped into a trap and was about to let go and retreat.
But it was already a bit too late to pull away now.
Regaining his freedom, Uchiha Takashi raised his right hand high, with only his index finger pointing up.
Using his chakra control enhanced by ninja tools, he concentrated all the chakra flames onto his fingertip.
The originally red flames turned orange-red and significantly decreased in quantity.
Compression!
This was the core of the move.
Compress all the controllable flames to the fingertip and then unleash them with full force at the target—this was his personal killer move.
"Orochi Nagi!"
Uchiha Takashi unleashed this deadly move at Gang Tu, who was trying to distance himself.
In the past, using this move was prone to failure.
But now, with the Blazing Fist in hand, not only was the execution faster, but the power was also stronger, and control was no longer an issue.
Whoosh! Without his restraint, the flames instantly became overwhelming, sweeping forward like a tide of fire that seemed capable of burning everything in its path.
The power was off the charts!
The compressed flames carried an extraordinary impact, combined with terrifying high temperatures, creating an unstoppable force.
And because it was a seal-less jutsu, the casting speed was extremely fast, leaving no chance for evasion.
Even with Gang Tu's iron body, there was no guarantee he could withstand it.
Boom! The explosion and flames completely engulfed the two.
Soon, a figure was blasted out, rolling a few times on the ground before smoothly getting up.
It was Uchiha Takashi! Even though he was in terrible shape, severely injured.
But he wouldn't lose his dignity and naturally stood up instead of lying on the ground.
If the opponent wasn't dead after this, he could just concede.
Now, he had not a drop of chakra left in his body, and his skin was incredibly red.
He felt like he had been cooked by the high temperature.
High temperature + injuries + chakra depletion! Standing up in this state was purely a matter of willpower.
Soon.
When the flames dissipated, the outcome of the battle was clear.
(End of Chapter)
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