Kapitel 98: Chapter 98
The familiar voice! It came from Tetsuya Fujiwara's water clone!
It was Uchiha Mikoto who, during the earlier battle, had deliberately aimed off-course, allowing the attack to land just behind Muma!
"A clone, huh?"
"You Konoha brats! Do you really think a single Chunin and a mere water clone can defeat us?"
"Damn kids! Are you mocking Lord Muwa?!"
Perhaps the course of events had veered from Muwa's expectations. Or maybe it was something else entirely. In that instant, Muwa felt an undeniable sense of disdain directed at him.
With a guttural roar, his terrifying chakra materialized, nearly tangible in its intensity.
"Is he going berserk?"
"As expected from the mastermind behind all this. I knew it wouldn't be so easy to deal with him."
"Water Mirror Technique!"
A crystalline mirror appeared as Tetsuya's water clone abruptly manifested. At the exact moment it reflected Muwa's image, a water-mirror clone, identical in appearance to Muma, gracefully formed in front of him.
Meanwhile, Tetsuya's water clone had exhausted its chakra and dissolved into a puddle.
"The Water Mirror Technique? What sort of jutsu is this?"
"You little brats! Do you really think using some ninja technique to mimic Lord Muwa's appearance means you can replicate my power?"
"Fine then! I'll let you experience the terror of the real Lord Muwa!"
The Water Mirror Technique, a secret art passed down within the Hidden Mist Village, was clearly well-guarded. It wasn't the kind of jutsu that was common knowledge. Of course, this was partly due to the geography of the Land of Water and the Land of Grass, which limited its exposure.
"Katon: Onidoro—Demon Lantern!"
The Demon Lantern Technique, an advanced Fire Release jutsu unique to the Grass Village, was classified as a B-rank large-scale attack. However, Tetsuya Fujiwara was particularly skilled at turning the tables.
Before Muwa's stunned eyes, the water-mirror clone executed an equally powerful version of the same technique. In an instant, countless flaming demonic spheres clashed and exploded around them, creating a deafening cacophony that shook their nerves.
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On Tetsuya Fujiwara's end, the six Chunin and elite Chunin from the Grass Village were demonstrating extraordinary teamwork, their coordination surpassing expectations. In such a confined space, where large-scale jutsu were impractical, Tetsuya's swordsmanship was considerably restrained. Fortunately, Mist Marrow's sharpness allowed him to maintain the upper hand in close combat.
"Chidori—Lightning Blade!"
Seizing an opening after deflecting a strike, Tetsuya finally found the opportunity he had been waiting for. As the high-pitched chirping of the Chidori resonated, his right hand plunged directly into the chest of an elite Grass Village Chunin. The moment he withdrew his hand, crimson blood, mixed with fragments of flesh and bone, splattered onto the muddy ground.
"Damn it! Ishitaro!"
Seeing their comrade fall, the surrounding Grass ninja's killing intent surged. With a unified roar, they launched a coordinated attack at Tetsuya.
"This is getting troublesome," Tetsuya muttered, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the five remaining Grass ninja.
"This feeling of being constrained… It's truly aggravating."
After a moment of hesitation, Tetsuya made up his mind. "Muto, Tatsu! Hold on a little longer. Once I'm done here, I'll return to assist you as soon as possible!"
Resolving to deal with the five Grass ninja swiftly, Tetsuya re-gripped Mist Marrow and began luring them toward the eastern forest.
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As Tetsuya departed, the pressure on Aburame Muto surged exponentially. It wasn't just the physical toll of combat but also the mental strain. Tatsu, having only recently been promoted to Chunin, lacked the support of a kekkei genkai or secret family techniques. While she could barely hold her own against a single Grass Chunin, facing two at once was pushing her to her limits. A single misstep could cost her life.
Unsurprisingly, it didn't take long for the bulk of the pressure to fall squarely on Muto's shoulders. Using the Aburame clan's secret techniques and with sufficient chakra reserves, he managed to maintain a fragile equilibrium. However, chakra depletion was inevitable, especially under the relentless intensity of such a high-stakes battle.
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Meanwhile, deeper in the forest…
After assessing the terrain and the area's susceptibility to large-scale jutsu, Tetsuya swiftly sheathed Mist Marrow. Midair, his hands formed seals at an astonishing speed.
"Water Severing Wave!"
A high-pressure jet of water shot forth like a volcano erupting after years of dormancy. Its devastating power instantly bisected one of the Grass ninja. Although the remaining four managed to evade the attack, they were still caught in the periphery and suffered varying degrees of injury.
Staring at the forest ravaged by the Water Severing Wave and the bisected corpse of their comrade, fear flickered in the eyes of the four surviving Grass ninja. Tetsuya's unparalleled swordsmanship, tactical brilliance, and mastery of advanced Lightning and Water Release techniques had left them shaken.
"Damn it! Is this guy really from Konoha? At his age, he's already mastered such destructive jutsu?"
"Grass ninja, listen up! Time is of the essence. If we want to survive, we must fight with everything we've got!"
"Great Waterfall Technique!"
"Earthwalk Lightning!"
Although Tetsuya's current mastery of Lightning and Water Release couldn't yet achieve the seamless combination techniques of someone like Hiruzen Sarutobi, the sheer power of his attacks left his opponents scrambling for their lives.
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