Chapter 48: Chapter - 48 Fierce battle
"Wh=what the hell!!?"
In a panicked state, Iwamoto was dragged towards Kuroto.
Kuroto who fell on the ground suddenly propped his body and with all his effort used "Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"
… tuk…. tuk….… tuk…. tuk….… tuk…. tuk….
Accompanied by the rapid sounds of palm strikes, Iwamoto flew out and fell on the mud not far away.
"Cough-cough…...Shit!" After delivering a series of gentle fist strikes to Iwamoto, Kuroto again coughed out blood.
Although he deliberately pretended to let Iwamodo drop his guard but the injuries he suffered were not fake. To be honest he didn't expect the mud whip to be powerful enough to injure him, having fallen from such height injured his lungs and due to internal bleeding, he was feeling a little dizzy.
'Guess that's what you get for underestimating the enemy!'
Taking a deep breath to stabilize his ragged breath, Kuroto said lightly, "It's useless Iwamoto, I know you are well awake!"
When Iwamado heard Kuroto say this, he opened his eyes suddenly and jumped out of the mud while speaking in surprise, "Boy, what Jutsu was that just now?"
Kuroto snorted, "Idiot! You think I'll tell you!!??"
However, Iwamoto wasn't angry at Kuroto's denial as he said lightly, "It's alright I'll make sure to extract everything out of you after I rip your arms and legs apart!"
As he said, Iwamoto pulled out a short knife from his waist.
Kuroto had to accept that Iwamoto is an elite Jonin of Rock Village, previously when he was pulled by Kuroto under Rein Wheel's effect, the bastard immediately used an Earth Release ninjutsu, hardening several parts of his body, so even though Kuroto's palm strikes sealed his tenketsu, it still didn't cause any significant harm to his body.
Although Iwamoto's tenketsu are blocked making him unable to use chakra from them but as an elite Jonin, even without complete access to his chakra pathway, he is definitely a dangerous enemy.
And since Kuroto was injured therefore Iwamoto felt he still had an advantage over the kid.
Seeing that his situation was not very optimistic, Kuroto said no-nonsense and directly took out a scroll with "San" written on it, to summon Kazekage puppet in front of Iwamoto.
"This is…?" Iwamoto was stunned when he looked at the puppet floating in the mid-air with iron sand all around him.
As a ninja to have experienced three shinobi world wars, his knowledge is more than enough for him to recognize the unique Kekkai Genkai of the Kazekage Clan!
Exposing the Kazekage puppet here is a very risky move, so without speaking any nonsense Kuroto transferred his chakra to the puppet to launch attacks.
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Weaponry!"
Instantly, the iron sand floating in the sky turned into hundreds of sharp spikes, shuriken, kunai, spears, and swords, which rushed towards Iwamoto like raindrops.
...…...Chink...clang…...clink…...shing-shang...…...
Iwamoto had a cold sweat on his forehead seeing this series of attacks, as soon as the spikes, spears, and swords rushed towards him, he took a defending stance, and the short knife in his hands was like a gorgeous dancing Bella, accompanied by the sound of the harsh metal collision, he continuously diverted, deflected, blocked, dodged, and reflected back the iron sand objects.
Seeing this Kuroto frowned, he thought since Iwamoto's chakra is sealed, the battle should be concluded quickly with Kazekage's attacks, but he didn't expect the bastard Iwamoto is such proficient in Kenjutsu.
However, Kuroto was still not very worried, because Iwamoto obviously can't stop an endless rain of attacks, and not long after Iwamoto's waist, abdomen, chest, right eye, and several other parts of his body were ridden with sharp objects.
Now Iwamoto also knew, he can't make a turnaround in this battle, so he gritted his teeth and shouted: "Secret Technique: Blood Burst Technique!"
The Blood Burst technique is Iwamoto's unique secret technique, as soon as it is used, the amount of chakra in the body of the user will sharply increase, making it possible to break through genjutsu, chakra restraints, and even some seals.
As Iwamoto used the secret technique, his face and body turned blood red as if all the blood in his body was burning, and steam started coming off of him.
For some reason, even Kuroto felt danger and immediately retreated backward to increase the distance between the two.
In the vision of the Tenseigan, he could see that the Chakra within Iwamoto was like a raging flame, it was so violent, unrestrained, and uncontrolled!
Kuroto remembers this kind of chakra turbulence, this is similar to Guy's Hachimon Tonkou.
However, Iwamoto's state is much worse than Guy's as his chakra could completely engulf him at any moment, which is definitely a negative effect of the secret technique, and very often such techniques have extraordinary power that can even turn the tide of a battle!
In just a few breaths, the tenketsu sealed by Kuroto's palm strikes were overflowed with chakra following which Iwamoto started printing hand seals with a flashing speed.
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
"Earth Release: Earth and Stone Bamboo Shoot!"
"Earth Release: Mud Whip Bind!"
In an instant with a low voice filled with murderous intent, he fired three Class-A ninjutsu simultaneously.
All of a sudden, the howling dragon rushed towards Kuroto, then four spears sprout out of the ground in an attempt to skewer him not to mention the violent mud whip that was coming to entangle him to prevent him from dodging.
Faced with this series of attacks even with the insight of Tenseigan; Kuroto wasn't sure how to dodge.
Since he can't dodge then the defense is the best option.
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand Armor!"
The Iron sand flying all around suddenly condensed into a huge iron sand ball wrapping him and the Kazekage puppet inside in protection.
…. Boom-boom…. smash….and…. crack...….
The deafening sound of the continuous impact was hurtful to the eardrums but the Iron Sand Armor didn't budge.
Inside the Iron Sand Ball Kuroto was squatting on the ground, trying to think of a way to make an effective countermeasure.
The sequela of the secret technique is bound to be unsustainable for Iwamoto, so according to common sense as long as Kuroto drags out the battle, the balance of victory will continue to tilt on his side, but considering how meticulously Iwamoto arranged this ambush, the enemy may not be just their four-man team, as reinforcements could arrive at any time.
So, it isn't possible to be sure whether dragging out the battle would be advantageous or not.
After a little brainstorming, Kuroto decided to go for a quick decision even if that would involve some risks. After all the identity of the Kazekage puppet is too sensitive if any other Rock shinobi discovers it and passes on this information to their higher-ups, it would be very big trouble for him.
After making up his mind Kuroto instructed Kazakage puppets to use their strongest move.
"Magnet Release: Iron Sand law!"
Most of the iron sand protecting Kuroto were pulled away in an instant and turned into sharp spears, that rushed at Iwamoto with cannonball speed.
Seeing hundreds of spears coming at him, Iwamoto's who has already gone insane under the effect of chakra overdrive, cackled maniacally as he was driven by madness.
The bastard actually gave up the defense and launched Earth Release ninjutsu at Kuroto like a mad man, the only thought rushing in his brain was to kill the brat!
Even Kuroto didn't know what to feel about this situation! But at this point, he let go of all the thoughts. In the battle of life and death, half-heartedness will only lead to regret. This lesson has been taught to him by his Jonin Sensei.
After taking a deep breath to let go of unnecessary thoughts, almost at the same time, both sides attacked each other at the same time.
Iwamoto's already damaged body that he somehow roughly mended using Earth Release was now again pierced, his entire right shoulder was stabbed, limbs were impaled on the ground by multiple smaller spheres. The whole person was ridden with spears from head to toe, the pool of blood dripping along the sphere stained the ground in red.
On Kuroto's side, because Iron Sand Law took away more than half of the iron sand from the protective iron sand sphere, there was a large gap in the defense, although it still safeguarded him from most of the attacks, there was still one Rock Spear that managed to get through and pierced him through the right leg…
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Chapter 49: Chapter – 49 Fearless Heart of the Strong!
Being ridden with spears all over his body, Iwamoto had difficulty in breathing and there were only few words he could muster.
"I… cough-wheeze, my pre-wheeze… monit-cough-cough… premonition, gulp… was correct, y-you… cough are a threat-wheeze!"
Kuroto who was sitting on the ground while covering the wound on his right leg with one hand gave a death stare to Iwamoto!
'Bastard, you are still alive!!'
Judging from Iwamoto's chakra reaction, he still has high vitality, so his current weakness may just be a disguise.
Iwamoto continued weakly, "Heh! You're being a little too cautious kid; won't you come here and give me a good ending?"
Kuroto has also experienced a shinobi war, he may still be green but he is not an idiot!
He thought suspiciously, "He wants to lure me to approach him!!?"
Not giving any time for Kuroto to consider, Iwamoto suddenly broke free of the Iron spears, all the injuries and holes in his body were covered and filled by mud, and he unexpectedly ran away deeper into the forest, leaving Kuroto flap his mouth like a fish in a dazed state!
"He wants to escape!!!" Kuroto was taken aback by Iwamoto's unexpected action, and secretly cursed: "Bastard! Come back here! You think I'll let you escape!!??"
The secret of Kazekage's puppet can't be leaked, so without any thought, Kuroto stretched out his hand and used Rein Wheel pull with all the chakra he could muster!
Under the huge pulling force of Rein Wheel Pull, Iwamoto could barely struggle as he got attracted towards Kuroto.
Regardless of the injuries on his body, Kuroto used the Gossip Palm strikes on Iwamoto with all the strength he has.
… tuk…. tuk….… tuk…. tuk….… tuk…. tuk….
In the muffled sound of palm strikes, the whole forest now returned to silence.
From the touch Kuroto felt while delivering the strikes he could be quite sure that Iwamoto didn't have the opportunity to use skin and muscle hardening jutsu, so this time even if he couldn't crush Iwamoto's heart; the lungs were completely damaged.
As he expected, Iwamoto's body fell lifelessly at his feet.
But just as Kuroto was about to take a breath of relief thinking it was finally over, Iwamoto on the ground suddenly jumped up, and wrapped himself around Kuroto like a Koala, as he muttered in a hoarse voice: "Young genius of Konoha, I'll take you to the Pure Land with me!!!!!"
Hiss…
From the hissing sound of ignition, Kuroto realized that this bastard has altered his body by planting many detonation charms under his skin that can be ignited at any moment by directing chakra through them, this didn't come into Kuroto's perception as it was covered with various seals.
Looking at Iwamoto's calm face, Kuroto suddenly had an epiphany!
From the beginning, since Kuroto was led into an ambush this bastard never once thought of fleeing in this battle, the only reason he even pretended to escape was so that he could get close to Kuroto for the final suicide attack!
...Booom Booom… Booom Booom Booom Booom .........….
A rain of explosion swept the whole forest in shocking disturbance as the resulting impact razed the surrounding area into meters long burnt hole, with no signs of life left. Only smoke and fire were left and the whole forest was shaking due to after effects.
On one edge of the forest.
Shisui has solved the last ninja under the effect of genjutsu with his Anbu sword.
Currently, nine corpses were already lying around him and only one of them was a member of Beheading unit while the rest were all wandering Shinobi.
Just as he sheathed his anbu sword, a violent explosion shaking the entire mountain came from the other end of the forest.
"What happened!!?"
In a fit of astonishment, he hurried over to the site of explosion.
On the other End.
Kakashi pulled out his right hand covered in the lightening of Chidori from the enemy's heart that was nothing more than a corpse now.
While panting heavily, he also looked in the direction of explosion.
Based on the experience as a shinobi he has had up to now, Kakashi can judge this is not the result of some mere Jutsu or detonation charm, as a result his face was gloomy, because he is quite sure that none of his teammates have any such attack method.
Even if he was suffering from Chakra exhaustion, even if he didn't have much strength to continue fighting, but he didn't hesitate and limped towards the site of explosion because…
"…Those who abandons their comrades are worse than scums!"
On the last battlefield.
Guy clutched his injured left arm with a serious face.
Being in the siege, he was less worried about the battle in front of him but more about his other companions of Class-11. Even if wanted to go after them, the enemy wouldn't let him and this also made him realize that the others would be in the same situation which made him more worried!
But the sudden violent explosion that shook the entire forest, attracted the attention of both sides.
Guy's heart sank, he was having a bad feeling about this.
Seeing the explosion even the beheading unit ninja's face changed greatly and suddenly ignoring the slightly injured Guy he led the rest of the wandering shinobi towards the sight of explosion.
Guy was stunned because of this but he took a calming breath and followed after them in the same direction.
Site of the explosion.
After the dust settled, Kuroto's figure slowly appeared.
He glanced around calmly and sighed lightly.
At the final moment, Kuroto used Revolving Heaven along with expelling chakra from all his tenketsu following which he used Rein Wheel Push to send Iwamoto as far away as possible and used a combined Iron Sand Wall along with Revolving Heaven jutsu to make a protective shell that covered him from all the direction and took the whole burnt of the explosion.
The damage around goes to show just how threatening the explosion was. Even with the several layers of defense of Combined jutsu, Kuroto still suffered some injuries merely from the resulting vibrations and heat of the explosions leaving him in a very embarrassed state.
On the other hand, there is not even a single bone left of Iwamoto, only a half burnt and broken forehead protector fell on the ground while Kuroto repelled him.
Kuroto dragged his injured leg and picked up the broken forehead protector.
As a sign of his respect for the enemy Kuroto decided to keep it as trophy.
In this battle of life and death he won.
"Ha ha ha ha…cough-cough… hahaha… cough."
No matter how injured or burnt Kuroto was but he was still laughing, this laugh was not because he is a battle maniac or loves the thrill and adrenalin rush of life and death battle. NO! It's because of the joy he is feeling.
Not long ago, he was just a ninja that could even be ignored if necessary, he was a threat to no one, not many would even bother taking him seriously, in short, he was just a pathetic ninja who could be easily killed. Someone on whom Jonins like Iwamoto would even be reluctant to waste any Chakra to kill.
And today, Iwamoto died in his hands, he did everything to kill Kuroto, even relied on such a large-scale suicide attack, but all for none, at the end Iwamoto died in his hands.
This feeling of power was what made him laugh.
His heart was full of emotions.
Of course, this was also his first battle against an elite Jonin, so even if he had to rely on sneak attacks and cheap tricks to win, his performance in this battle was still remarkable. Of course, not counting those embarrassing situations he had to go through under Iwamoto's deceptive actions.
While still thinking about this and that Kuroto suppressed his laughter and put away the Kazekage puppet into a scroll and sat cross-legged on the non-damaged ground, bandaging and medicating his injuries, his face was calm as if he was only tying shoelaces.
While Kuroto was busy wrapping his wounds, a group of shinobi arrived in front of him with the member of the beheading unit as their leader, their total number was eight.
After a short inspection of the ragged battle site their leader immediately shouted towards Kuroto who was still not perturbed by their arrival or number.
"Damn brat, where is our captain!?" Shouted the Rock ninja.
However, there was no reply from Kuroto as he continued wrapping his wounds calmly, completely ignoring the others.
Kuroto's actions were putting a lot of psychological pressure on the wandering shinobi as traces of sweat started coming of their forehead.
Nobody dared to make a move on him even if ignored them because for some reason they all had a feeling if they rushed to attack, only death would await them.
Kuroto was silent and the enemy was also silent, only the sound of breathing could be heard, even the birds didn't dare shit in this place.
Finally, after a full 2 minutes of silence, when he has completely wrapped all the wounds, Kuroto got up and said lightly, "Don't worry you'll meet him soon enough!"
And without even waiting for the enemy to react he rushed towards them without the slightest hesitation.
In the battle against Iwamoto, there are many things that Kuroto learnt, but his biggest gain is the Fearless Heart of The Strong!
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