After delivering his words, Onoki ascended into the air, forming a hand seal.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
A laser-like enchantment targeted the side of the wooden dragon, violently shooting out. A resounding "crack" echoed as the wooden dragon, entrapping Yugito, opened a hole under the force of the technique. Yugito inside had now degenerated into a half-tailed beast.
Witnessing the wooden dragon loosen its grip, Yugito immediately mobilized all its chakra, struggling violently with all four claws on the ground. Seizing the opportunity, Yugito swiftly retreated into the forest.
"Hide aside to avoid being caught by his wooden dragon!" the Fourth Raikage commanded sharply. If Yugito were ensnared once more, the wooden ninja's power would become boundless. Yugito complied silently, adept at concealing itself within the forest.
After Yugito's rescue, Uchiha Natsu's technique of wood human was also completed. Controlling the wooden clone, Uchiha Natsu stood atop the wooden figure. Assessing the chakra expended moments ago, he made some internal judgments.
The amount of chakra on his body was sufficient for executing the ultimate wood human technique, a potent ability but one that could only be performed once. Its usage would consume nearly half of his chakra, and attempting it a second time would leave the main body with less than 90% chakra—a perilous state. Essentially, Uchiha Natsu had created the strongest wooden clone capable of performing the ultimate wood human technique only once. In contrast, the Wooden Dragon Art, after chakra weakening, could be executed five times, significantly diminishing Yugito's combat effectiveness.
With the completion of the wood human technique, Uchiha Natsu controlled the wooden clone to stand on top of the wooden figure. Waving his arms, the colossal hand pointed at Onoki and swung forcefully. Despite its seemingly cumbersome appearance, the hand's actual movement was remarkably fast.
"Boom!"
Onoki, floating at a height of 100 meters, employed the Earth Release: Ultra Light-Weight Rock Technique. However, even with this specialized technique, it failed to halt the momentum of the giant hand. Countless wooden sticks and vines entwined beneath the wooden man's feet, tightly grasping the ground. This allowed the wooden man to exert strength, despite the reduced body weight.
"Boom!"
Onoki was struck forcefully and catapulted hundreds of meters away like a cannonball. The potent impact transmitted through every cell in his body, causing him to tremble. When he came to a halt, Onoki couldn't help but cough up a mouthful of blood, his entire body trembling.
"What incredible force!" Onoki felt a tingling sensation in his chest with every breath. Meanwhile, Natsu Uchiha, after dispatching Onoki, turned his attention to the Fourth Raikage.
"Hoo hoo!"
The colossal wooden man continued swinging his fists, aiming at the Fourth Raikage. The Raikage, relying on his extraordinary speed, maneuvered ceaselessly to evade the blows. Seizing an opportune moment, he appeared behind the wooden man and struck its ankle with his palm.
"Thunderstorm!"
"Crack!"
With a thunderous impact, the wooden man's ankle split open under the Raikage's powerful attack. The entire wooden figure wavered, tilting to one side.
"Boom!"
Stepping on the injured ankle, the wooden man's body tilted. Uchiha Natsu's clone, standing atop its head, assumed a hand seal. The wooden clone's body gradually transformed into a branch, merging downward into the wooden figure's head.
Shortly afterward, Uchiha Natsu's perspective shifted entirely to the wooden figure. The wooden man's eyes opened, emanating a radiant light, and his severed ankle regenerated. Onoki, floating at a height of 100 meters, observed this with increased gravity.
The Fourth Raikage, exhausted from the relentless battle, realized that his plan was on the verge of failure. The wooden man seemed invincible, making defeat impossible for the time being.
"I can only hope for Onoki's Dust Release. If that technique lands a hit on the head, it might defeat this wooden figure," the Fourth Raikage pondered.
Onoki, with his palms together, initiated Dust Escape—the Art of Stripping the Original World, aligning with the Fourth Raikage's hopes.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
The conical transparent barrier reappeared, focusing on the wooden figure's head like a laser.
"Fire"
The enchantment shot forth, and after a moment, the wooden man's head disintegrated. As the dust cleared, the wooden man stood headless for a brief moment. However, the branches squirmed on its shoulders, and soon a new head formed, eyes opening once again.
During this moment, Uchiha Natsu gauged the chakra within the wooden man's body, silently noting its current state. The wooden man's repair process demanded a substantial chakra investment, especially for the recent head reconstruction—an energy-intensive task. However, this consumed the original chakra within the wooden man without additional replenishment from Uchiha Natsu. As the chakra dwindled, the wooden dummy would eventually self-disarm. Presently, it could likely endure until the next head repair.
"compared to my strength, you are still far behind," Uchiha Natsu declared through the wooden man, his voice resounding through the heavens and earth, leaving a profound impact on onlookers.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Uchiha Natsu's shadow clone successfully rallied the Uchiha clan and joined patriarch Fugaku. Other allied families gathered in proximity, observing the colossal wooden man in the distance. Stone and Cloud Ninjas, unified with the remaining forces, watched the battle unfold.
Patriarch Fugaku maintained a stern expression, while Shisui contemplated whether the wooden man or Susano was more formidable. Hyuga Hiashi approached Uchiha Natsu and Uchiha Fugaku, voicing a suggestion.
"This Mokuton user is too strong. Shall we exploit after their exhaustion?"
Uchiha Fugaku, surprised by Hyuga Hiashi's unexpected approach, looked at him in disbelief. Hyuga Hiashi's action was unprecedented, as he rarely interacted with anyone from the Uchiha clan under normal circumstances.
Fugaku, after considering for a moment, shifted his gaze to Uchiha Natsu. Recognizing that Hyuga Hiashi's inquiry wasn't solely directed at him but also at Natsu Uchiha, Fugaku understood that the Hyuga patriarch's attitude was likely influenced by Uchiha Natsu. Additionally, it was Uchiha Natsu who led over half of the Uchiha clan to support other clans.
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