Capítulo 25: 25. 3 BF & P Pt 2
The two of them moved swiftly through the forest, the darkness now thick around them as the moon dipped low in the sky. They had left the first battlefield behind, their victory already creating ripples of disruption in the Akatsuki's forces. But there was no time to rest—they still had another field to strike before regrouping with the others for the final assault in two days.
As they approached the next battlefield, Ryusei slowed down, turning to Naruto with a serious look in his eyes. The tension of the upcoming battle hung in the air, but there was also a sense of opportunity.
"Naruto," Ryusei said, his voice calm but firm. "This next field? You're fighting it solo."
Naruto blinked, surprised, before his expression shifted to one of excitement. "Wait, solo? You mean I'm going in by myself?"
Ryusei nodded. "Yes. You need to be ready for the main day—the final assault. The only way to get stronger quickly is to throw yourself into the fire. You've got to push yourself beyond your limits, and that means fighting enemies that are out of your league. If you take on the strongest shinobi the Akatsuki has raised, you'll learn to adapt in ways you've never imagined."
Naruto's grin widened, his excitement bubbling over. "Heh, you know me—I'm always ready for a challenge! But what about you? You're just gonna sit back and watch?"
Ryusei smirked. "I'll be nearby. But I'm not interfering unless it's absolutely necessary. I'll create ripples of time around you, small distortions that will pull you back from the brink if you're in real danger. But this is your fight, Naruto. You need to face it head-on. And while you're at it, work on incorporating Void chakra into your Rasengan. You've already gotten a taste of what it can do—now it's time to push that even further."
Naruto's eyes lit up at the thought of creating new techniques. "Void chakra in my Rasengan, huh? I've been thinking about it since we fought those reanimated guys. It's got a weird effect, almost like it eats away at whatever it touches. But I haven't figured out how to control it completely."
Ryusei nodded, his expression thoughtful. "Exactly. Void energy disrupts, consumes—it's not just about raw power, it's about making your opponent's chakra unstable. In the heat of battle, try different variations of the Rasengan. Experiment. The more unpredictable you are, the harder it'll be for your enemies to counter you."
Naruto's excitement was contagious. "Alright, I'll give it everything I've got. I'll make a Rasengan so unpredictable, they won't know what hit 'em!"
They reached the edge of the next battlefield. From their vantage point, they could see that this was no ordinary skirmish—this field was larger, more intense. Reanimated shinobi, far stronger than before, marched in organized lines, and among them, several formidable enemies stood out. High-level jonin and even some kage-level shinobi from the past.
Naruto's eyes widened as he took in the sight of the powerful shinobi he'd be facing alone. "Whoa… they really brought out the big guns, huh?"
Ryusei placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder. "Remember, Naruto. These enemies are stronger than what you faced before. But that's the point. You need to push yourself, create new techniques, and fight without holding back. I'll be here if you truly need me, but for now, this is your battlefield."
Naruto's grin returned, but there was a newfound seriousness in his eyes. "You got it, Ryusei. I'll make you proud."
With that, Ryusei stepped back, letting Naruto take the lead as he vanished into the shadows, his presence subtle but always watching. Naruto took a deep breath and stepped onto the battlefield, his heart pounding with anticipation. The reanimated shinobi immediately turned toward him, sensing the chakra of a living warrior in their midst.
Naruto cracked his knuckles, his usual lighthearted attitude replaced with intense focus. "Alright, let's do this."
The first wave of enemies charged at him, their movements coordinated and fast. Naruto created a group of shadow clones, each one rushing forward with Rasengans in hand. But as he moved, he remembered Ryusei's words—this was his chance to push his limits. As the clones charged, Naruto focused on his own Rasengan, feeling the pull of the Void energy he had begun to tap into earlier.
He concentrated, letting a small spark of Void chakra seep into the Rasengan, causing the swirling blue energy to darken, its edges flickering with a faint, shadowy aura. As he launched the attack toward the first reanimated shinobi, the Rasengan hit harder than usual, its disruptive force creating a ripple that consumed the shinobi's chakra threads, breaking the jutsu instantly.
Naruto's eyes widened as he realized the potential of the attack. "Whoa… it's like it's tearing them apart from the inside…"
But he had no time to admire the technique—more enemies were closing in, and Naruto knew he had to keep moving. He jumped into the air, summoning another Rasengan, this time pouring more Void chakra into it. The orb darkened further, its surface crackling with unstable energy.
As he slammed the Rasengan into the ground, the resulting shockwave sent the reanimated shinobi flying, but it wasn't just the force of the attack that made an impact—the Void chakra caused small rips in the air around the explosion, distorting the battlefield and making it harder for the enemies to regroup.
Naruto grinned. "Heh, this is working! But I've gotta do more…"
His mind raced as he remembered what Ryusei had said about versatility. He had to keep creating, keep evolving. With a quick burst of chakra, Naruto formed two Rasengans—one in each hand. He focused on splitting the Void chakra between them, giving one Rasengan a heavier, more destructive edge while making the other more agile, with faster rotational speed.
"Let's see how you like this!" Naruto yelled, charging forward with both Rasengans. He threw the faster one toward the nearest enemy, watching as it spun with incredible speed, tearing through several reanimated shinobi before dissipating. Then he closed in with the heavier Rasengan, slamming it into the ground and creating a massive void-fueled explosion that consumed everything in its radius.
The battlefield was chaos, but Naruto was in his element. Each attack was a new experiment, each moment a chance to grow stronger. And as he fought, he could feel Ryusei's presence in the background—subtle ripples of time that protected him from fatal strikes, pulling him back just enough to keep him alive without intervening directly.
For Naruto, this was his chance to push beyond his limits. He wasn't just fighting to survive—he was fighting to become the warrior the world needed him to be. And with every new technique, every spark of creativity, he grew closer to that goal.
As the battle raged on, Naruto faced down the strongest of the reanimated jonin, his Rasengan crackling with Void energy, his mind racing with possibilities. He could feel the weight of the final battle approaching, but for now, this battlefield was his training ground—and he wasn't going to waste a second of it.
"Bring it on!" Naruto yelled, charging into the fray with a grin. "I'll take you all on!"
Naruto was breathing heavily now, his chest rising and falling with the strain of the intense battle. He had been going at it for what felt like hours, pushing himself to the limit. The reanimated jonin were far stronger than the usual shinobi he'd faced in the past. Their movements were precise, their tactics lethal, and their lack of fear or hesitation made them almost impossible to predict.
He had tried to incorporate the Void chakra into his Rasengan, creating new techniques on the fly like Ryusei had told him. But every time he thought he was getting the upper hand, another wave of powerful enemies appeared. These weren't ordinary reanimated shinobi. These were legends—shinobi who had carved their names into history with their strength and skills. And now, they were his opponents, fighting with a single-minded purpose to tear him apart.
One of the reanimated shinobi, a man with cold, lifeless eyes and a massive blade slung over his shoulder, charged at Naruto with terrifying speed. He was none other than Kotetsu Iwashi, a legendary swordsman from the Hidden Mist Village known for his devastating Kenjutsu. His blade gleamed in the moonlight, and in an instant, he was upon Naruto.
Naruto barely had time to block as the massive sword came crashing down. His kunai shattered under the force of the strike, and he was thrown back, crashing hard into the ground. His body screamed in pain, but he forced himself to his feet, summoning more shadow clones to help even the odds.
"Damn it… they're strong. Way too strong…" Naruto muttered through gritted teeth, feeling the fatigue setting in. His chakra reserves were beginning to dwindle, but there was no room for hesitation. He charged forward again, his clones surrounding Kotetsu, trying to create an opening.
But Kotetsu was ruthless. His blade swung through the clones effortlessly, cutting them down before they could even get close. Naruto summoned a Rasengan, infusing it with Void chakra, and leapt at Kotetsu, aiming for his midsection. But Kotetsu was ready. With a quick twist, he sidestepped the attack and brought his blade down, the flat of it slamming into Naruto's back and sending him crashing into the dirt once again.
Naruto groaned, struggling to push himself up. "Come on, Naruto… get up…" he whispered to himself, the weight of the battle pressing down on him.
Suddenly, he felt something—a subtle shift in the air. It was as though the world around him slowed, just for a moment. The pain in his body seemed to ease slightly, and his muscles responded quicker. In that brief instant, he knew: Ryusei. Ryusei's ripples of time were working, subtly pulling him out of harm's way when things got too dangerous. It wasn't overt—no one could see it happening—but Naruto could feel it.
Ryusei was with him.
A kunai flew toward Naruto's face, but at the last second, he managed to duck, the blade whizzing past his head. He rolled to the side, avoiding another barrage of shuriken that came from the shadows. As he moved, he felt the subtle ripples again, nudging him in the right direction. Ryusei wasn't fighting for him—he was giving him just enough of an edge to survive.
Naruto's resolve hardened. He realized that Ryusei wasn't stepping in to save him because this was his fight. He wasn't supposed to win by luck or by being bailed out—he had to push himself beyond his limits. If Ryusei had faith in him, then he had to have faith in himself.
He gritted his teeth, summoning a new wave of chakra. "I'm not gonna lose… not to you guys. I've come too far!" Naruto growled, pushing himself to stand tall once more.
But before he could charge again, pain exploded in his back. He gasped as he felt the cold steel of a kunai plunge deep into his shoulder. He spun around just in time to see one of the reanimated shinobi—another elite, someone he didn't recognize—smirking as they pulled the kunai from his flesh.
Blood dripped down Naruto's back, and his vision blurred momentarily. He stumbled, trying to regain his balance, but more shuriken flew through the air, embedding themselves into his legs and arms. The pain was overwhelming, his body screaming in agony, but Naruto refused to go down. He cried out as he ripped the shuriken from his skin, tossing them aside.
"Come on, Naruto!" he yelled at himself, gritting his teeth so hard it felt like they'd shatter. "You've been through worse! You can't lose here!"
The reanimated shinobi pressed their advantage. Kotetsu, blade in hand, charged at him again, his eyes devoid of mercy. But Naruto's instincts kicked in, and he sidestepped the attack at the last second, the subtle ripple of time from Ryusei giving him just enough of an edge.
His body was a mess, covered in wounds, but his mind was clearer than ever. He had felt Ryusei's ripples in the air, the tiny adjustments to his movements, and it gave him confidence. Ryusei believed in him, and he wouldn't let him down. He had to fight smarter. He had to be unpredictable, like Ryusei said.
Naruto reached deep within himself, summoning his chakra. He formed another Rasengan, this time focusing on the Void energy, but something clicked in his mind—he had to take it further. The Rasengan wasn't enough. He needed something more volatile, something that would throw his enemies off completely.
As Kotetsu rushed at him again, Naruto infused more Void chakra into the Rasengan. The ball of energy in his hand shifted, twisting and warping, growing darker, more unstable. And then, at the last second, Naruto split the Rasengan into two—one in each hand.
"Let's see how you like this!" Naruto yelled, slamming the two Rasengans together, fusing them into a chaotic sphere of Void-infused chakra.
The resulting attack exploded in Kotetsu's face, the Void energy disrupting his chakra and tearing through his reanimated body. Kotetsu staggered back, his body flickering as the reanimation jutsu faltered.
Naruto grinned through the pain. "I'm not done yet!"
But before he could follow up, the other reanimated shinobi swarmed him, their weapons flashing in the moonlight. Naruto braced himself, but again, he felt that subtle pull, that ripple of time from Ryusei. He moved just in time, avoiding a blade aimed for his neck, and countered with a spinning kick that sent one of the shinobi flying.
His body was screaming in pain, but his spirit burned brighter than ever. He could feel himself growing stronger, more in tune with the battlefield. Every movement felt sharper, every technique more precise.
"I won't lose to you!" Naruto roared, summoning every last ounce of his strength. He charged forward, his fists glowing with chakra, his heart pounding with the will to win. "I'm gonna protect everyone—no matter what!"
The battle raged on, but Naruto refused to fall. He had Ryusei's faith behind him, and he would not let that go to waste. Against all odds, he fought with everything he had, knowing that this was the path to true strength.
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