บท 260: Chapter 261 : Lightning strike!
Genjiro raised his head and let out a hoarse scream. Unfazed by his seemingly grave injury, he remained indifferent. Under the horrified gaze of both Konoha and Cloud Ninja, clusters of vines gathered on his chest and swiftly filled the hole.
There appeared to be no notable distinction except for the color difference from other areas.
Genjiro was bare-chested, covered in bark, and even had bulging branches, presenting a grotesque and terrifying sight. Yet, the intense and ominous chakra fluctuations emanating from his body were undeniably real!
"Could it be that my experiments have failed after all?"
Danzo observed the frenzied transformation with a dark expression. Having witnessed the tragic fate of experimenters succumbing to inter-column cell experiments, he recognized the phenomenon of being engulfed by these cells.
Though uncertain about the reasons behind Genjiro's drastic changes, it seemed unlikely that the original Genjiro Shimura would ever return.
"Is this... Is this what Wood Release looks like?"
C, unfamiliar with Konoha's history of human experimentation, gazed at Genjiro with a mixture of fear and trepidation.
Cloud Ninja, an enthusiast of taijutsu with almost no bloodline limit, had encountered few ninja with Bloodline Limit abilities. In C's perspective, the opponent seemed to be a Bloodline Limit ninja.
In the midst of the Ninja World War, Cloud Ninja had endured enough hardships at the hands of Konoha's prominent shinobi. Now, he yearned for a Bloodline Limit of his own, or a bloodthirsty individual to raid other villages.
"Kill!"
On the battlefield, the primary objective was to incapacitate the enemy. Tobirama and Ai anxiously observed from a distance, while Uchiha ninja took the lead in battling Cloud Ninja.
C willingly abandoned supporting Cloud Ninja against the miscellaneous soldiers, charging directly at the somewhat dazed Genjiro.
"Ow—!"
Genjiro's final intent was to aid Danzo in eliminating the Cloud Ninja. With a roar, branches and vines covering the sky descended like an enormous canopy, exerting immense pressure and casting a shadow over the battlefield.
"Swiftly, move away!"
Ignoring the others from Konoha and Cloud Ninja, Genjiro, resembling a tree-like entity, unleashed his Wood Release attack without the need for hand seals.
"Boom!"
The canopy descended, resembling a colossal sky cover, raising clouds of dust. Countless ninja were either pulverized or ensnared by the tree vines. Several Uchiha ninja attempted to support and eliminate C, only to be impaled to death by the cutting technique!
Genjiro's strike rivaled a potent ninjutsu.
The range of Wood Release was vast, and its lethality was astonishing, once again alerting the entire ninja world in an unconventional manner.
"Break through it!"
C's body crackled with lightning as he evaded among the tree stumps, occasionally facing unexpected giant trees or thorns attacking him. It seemed endless.
"Curses!"
Danzo stood in the shade of a tree, trembling as he clutched his kunai. For the first time, he realized the grim consequences of his human experiments.
Was this the cost of obtaining power?
Danzo's heart felt numb. After a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth and charged towards C.
"In this war, Konoha will emerge victorious! Genjiro, your sacrifice will not be in vain!"
Danzo began to numb himself, transforming grief and anger into motivation. The two brothers combined their efforts, using Wind Release and Wood Release to wreak havoc in the vicinity, forcing others to keep their distance.
"Is it spiraling out of control?"
Tobirama, standing atop colossal waves, surveyed the situation. He observed the incredible destructive power of Danzo and the chaotic barrage of Wood Release attacks. Though his expression remained calm, no one could discern his thoughts.
"Is it possible that those outside the Senju clan can never inherit the cells and strength of the elder brother?"
On the other side, Ai was breathless, gazing up at the aloof Tobirama, appeared angry and unwilling, but seemed to have a faint desire to retreat.
After all, Ai's strength couldn't match Tobirama's, and the continued fight would only make the situation more perilous.
Fortunately, after the initial chaos, Cloud Ninja gradually stabilized with the numerical advantage. If the battle persisted, it would likely turn into a war of attrition for both sides.
Ai needed to conserve enough strength to deal with the golden horn and the silver horn upon returning, to deter others. Tobirama, on the other hand, was vaguely concerned about the village's situation. The offensive was becoming gentler, suggesting Ai might be contemplating retreat.
Taking advantage of the moment, Tobirama temporarily avenged Uchiha Kagami's revenge and inflicted a severe blow to Cloud Ninja's strength and arrogance. Tobirama, seemingly rational and cold-blooded once more, began weighing the gains and losses.
Both sides harbored reservations, seeking an opportunity to cease hostilities.
"Humph! This is endless!"
C didn't entertain such complex thoughts and calculations. He focused on smashing vines one by one and eliminating the two troublesome foes before him.
Wooden thorns, vine whips, wooden walls, and towering trees launched a relentless assault. C maneuvered like a mouse, occasionally breaking through the wooden barriers. Danzo, from a distance, released gusts of wind, maintaining the upper hand.
"Is his chakra limitless?"
Faced with such an onslaught, C found it challenging to make any headway. He couldn't afford to be entangled by Wood Style techniques.
Smashing a large tree, C leaped high, scrutinizing Genjiro's position and was shocked!
The group before him had completely transformed, no longer resembling humans. Their legs merged with the ground like tree roots, adorned with dark green leaves!
In just five minutes, Genjiro had truly transformed into a towering tree!
"Genjiro...!"
Danzo stood atop his tree, momentarily speechless. Even C, witnessing the spectacle, sensed that something was amiss with Danzo.
Had Takeshi been present, he would be astonished to discover that Danzo's roots were drawing natural power from the earth, replenishing his energy to sustain ninjutsu.
Having completely transformed, he now possessed some characteristics of a cell master.
Utilizing the mystical power of theft, he accelerated the erosion of Genjiro's cells, turning him into a massive lump of living cells.
On the tree trunk, a wooden face grew beside Genjiro's, appearing to wail like a ghost!
"Is this...!!"
Observing this scene, Danzo froze momentarily, as if struck by lightning.
"It can't continue like this any longer! Look at the trick! Hell Thrust!"
C gritted his teeth, determination etched across his face. His body blazed brightly as he entered thunderstorm mode.
Fingers clenched together, he charged towards the towering, tree-like regimental commander!
"Roar!"
In the presence of the colossal monster, C seemed insignificant, but he swiftly broke through the heavy offensive, reaching the front of Genjiro!
"Go to hell, you bastard!"
Thunder Dunn's armor resisted countless attacks from the tree, leaving C covered in scars. Simultaneously, he thrust his hands into Genjiro's chest—the giant tree!
"It's a stab—!"
Thunder and lightning erupted frantically, arcs illuminating the surroundings as C aimed to vanquish the regiment!
"Sell!"
Genjiro finally screamed, his body scorched by electric currents. He didn't die immediately but instead urged Wood Release to entangle C, frantically devouring his chakra!
The light on C's body dimmed as if he took a severe blow, yet he persisted. He grabbed a branch of Genjiro, pouring out chakra willingly!
"Ah! You monster, trying to devour my chakra? I'll make you bleed enough!"
C Zhuang acted like a madman, making an extremely audacious move!
"Ow!"
Danzuo's wooden face bore a painful, dark expression, the entire giant tree faintly glowing.
Wood Release's main characteristic is the power of will chakra and the tailed beast, not a hungry ghost or a ghost. Thunder and lightning accumulated within the tree's body, impossible to decompose.
C Qiang endured the pain of overextending his body, using his chakra to directly support Genjiro!
"Ow!"
It seemed Genjiro's reason had been wiped out. He couldn't control himself; his body was on the verge of bursting. If this continued, Genjiro wouldn't hold on much longer.
At that moment, Genjiro would explode on the spot!
But in this critical moment, Danzo stood there, looking ridiculously and pathetically lonely and lost. He didn't make a move, silently observing their struggle.
In his heart, Genjiro was already dead!
"Lightning Release·Lightning Bomb!"
C's face paled as he roared, thunder and lightning pouring out recklessly. This was all his remaining chakra, and Genjiro's bark cracked; it couldn't hold on any longer!
"It's a stab--!"
At that moment, a dazzling lightning streaked across the Land of Rain's sky. Drawn by the ground's thunder and lightning, it struck directly at Genjiro's incarnated giant tree!
"Boom!"
The earth-shattering explosion, accompanied by dazzling thunderlight, engulfed everything. It illuminated Danzo's pale face, and the thunder spread far and wide in the country of rain.
"Genjiro—!!"
.....
"This is--?!"
Watching the dazzling lightning in the distance, Takeshi's eyelids twitched in a corner.
The Land of Rain had been raining continuously, but he had never witnessed such a terrifying and eerie "Heavenly Lightning."
Takeshi gazed into the distance with a strange expression.
"Fellow Daoist who is here to transcend the calamity?"
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