Chapter 209: Shadow Transformation Jutsu - Rashōmon!
Wind Release: Wind Cutter Technique!
A torrential storm of sharp wind blades, now supercharged with the Raikage's own Black Lightning, howled from the Flame Uchiwa and slashed at the Third Raikage, who was only a step away. The lightning-infused wind, amplified by the fan's nature conversion, was far more powerful than Keisuke's original jutsu. The Raikage's Lightning Armor, which had seemed invincible, flickered and died under the relentless assault.
Screee—
With a sound that set the teeth on edge, the wind blades began to carve deep gashes into the Raikage's body. Blood was instantly atomized and carried away by the gale, leaving crimson trails in the air. The previous "Pressure Damage" had been focused on blunt force; this "Wind Cutter" was all about shearing power, and the effect was devastating.
Since the Warring States period, countless ninja had died under the Uchiha Reflection. But compared to those predecessors, the Third Raikage's durability was on another level. Even as the wind blades left wounds so deep that bone was visible, he didn't so much as flinch. He didn't even retreat.
On the contrary.
CRACKLE!
A blinding-white light exploded from his body as he re-activated his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, the electricity searing his wounds shut. Instead of falling back, he advanced, his right arm raised, with only his index finger extended. Like an indomitable fighting cock that refused to lose, he launched a new attack at Keisuke.
"Hell Stab: One-Fingered Spear Hand!"
SHREEE—
The "Strongest Spear" of Kumogakure tore through the air, producing a deafening, piercing shriek. The air pressure from its movement alone kicked up a violent wind.
Faced with this desperate, all-or-nothing attack, Keisuke knew the Gunbai couldn't block it. He released his Yin Seal.
Shadows surged from beneath his feet, rising up to form a solid, man-high shield in front of him. But this was no simple shield. It was a terrifying, demonic face, an ominous shadow mask.
[S-Rank Technique: Shadow Transformation Jutsu - Rashōmon]
[Description: The demonic shadow-face! An ultimate Yin-style defensive ninjutsu created from [Shadow Shield Technique], [Chakra Light Shield Seal], [Cutting Sprig Technique], and [Sealing Art: Absorbing Seal].]
[Effect: Fuses a sealing jutsu into the demonic-faced shadow via a special biomimetic chakra network, greatly amplifying its defensive power. It can also devour and absorb the chakra from incoming attacks, converting it into one's own power.]
[Evaluation: You think you can defeat me with pure violence?]
BOOM!
The Raikage's One-Fingered Hell Stab slammed directly into the demonic face of the Shadow Rashōmon. The clash of the "Strongest Spear" and the "Ultimate Shadow Defense" produced a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering roar. The compressed air between them exploded, sending out a visible white shockwave.
Within that shockwave, a faint white halo on the surface of the Rashōmon went almost unnoticed. But it was this halo—the effect of the Absorbing Seal—that was draining the Raikage's chakra. The Raikage only knew that his chakra was draining faster than usual; he assumed it was just the cost of the clash. What truly shocked him was that his "Strongest Spear"... still hadn't broken through.
He gritted his teeth, pouring all his strength into his arm to shatter the shield. But at that moment, Keisuke changed the jutsu's form. The solid, demonic face instantly went soft, transforming into a mass of flexible, binding shadow tendrils.
Shadow Vise Technique!
In an instant, the Raikage had charged straight into the trap. His arms and legs were immediately bound by the shadow-steel cables, and for a moment, he couldn't break free.
"Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
He flared his chakra, trying to violently tear the shadows apart, and the steel-like tendrils began to groan and shake. But why would Keisuke let an opponent who had delivered himself to his doorstep go?
The Rashōmon shield between them vanished, and their lines of sight met.
Genjutsu: Lacquer Eye!
Keisuke's Yin chakra shot across the visual link, invading the Raikage's nervous system and interfering with his consciousness.
"Genjutsu...?" The Raikage's movements faltered. "How could I fall for..."
There were many ways to break a genjutsu, but the Raikage, in his current state, had few options. Under the genjutsu's influence, his Lightning Armor began to fade. He tried to use intense pain to break his way out, but it was too late.
Keisuke's long-planned finishing move was sprung.
Shadow Manipulation Technique!
A single, invisible shadow thread merged with the bindings, connected to the Raikage's body, and, finding no resistance from the flickering Lightning Armor, shot directly into his nervous system, sealing his consciousness. Keisuke's mind flooded in, and he took control of the Third Raikage's body.
A notification appeared on his panel.
[You have defeated the S-Rank Ninja Battle Mission target!]
[You have obtained one S-Rank [Shinobi Secret Scroll]!]
"Hah!" the Third Raikage roared, "violently" breaking free from the shadow bindings as his Lightning Armor flared back to life. He then "retreated" at full speed toward his sons.
From his original position, Keisuke feigned exhaustion, letting out a heavy, shuddering breath. "Kagami-senpai! Please!"
Yatagarasu! Kagami, who had been waiting for this, instantly activated his Mangekyo, unfurled his black wings, and shot forward to intercept the "fleeing" Raikage.
However, the Raikage, as if he had eyes in the back of his head, suddenly stopped his retreat. He leaped high into the air, his right leg wreathed in blinding lightning, and brought it down in a devastating axe kick.
Cloud-Style Secret Taijutsu: Righteous Lightning Axe!
WHAM!
Caught completely by surprise, Kagami was struck directly by the kick. Like a bird with a broken wing, he was smashed out of the sky, his reanimated body half-destroyed on impact.
Minato sighed. He had seen Kagami fall, and he could sense Keisuke's "exhaustion." As much as he wanted to capture the Kumo trio, he knew it was impossible. He couldn't take on all three by himself, especially when his own chakra was low.
The Raikage regrouped with his sons. On the other side, Minato landed his Shadow Creature and helped the "recovering" Kagami.
"Keisuke, are you alright?"
"My apologies, Nara-kun, Namikaze-kun. I let him get away."
"It's okay. We've reclaimed the front line. That's a victory," Keisuke said, shaking his head. He stared at the retreating Kumo-nin, his eyes filled with a deep, hidden meaning.
"Besides, this war... is far from over."
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