Chương 114: Chapter 114: Power Gap
"Boom! Boom!"
A deafening rumble shook the air, dust swirling around in thick clouds.
Not far away, even the ninja academy felt the impact. Buildings trembled, making everyone think an earthquake had hit. They quickly evacuated, rushing the students to safer areas for shelter.
Meanwhile, a massive earthen wall, constructed by a coordinated effort of several Anbu members under Kakashi's command, was obliterated, like a paper barrier swept aside.
It wasn't just the open area in front of them.
The entire Third Training Ground had been transformed into an ocean of towering trees, as though a forest had risen from nowhere.
Even the natural woodlands nearby were swallowed and covered by colossal trees that surged forward, seemingly with minds of their own, dominating all in their path.
"Gulp! The whole Third Training Ground."
"Does he… does he really have the First Hokage's Wood Release?"
"And… and it's even more terrifying than Yamato's Wood Release."
"To be honest, his Wood Release and Yamato's aren't even in the same league."
"Wow! So this is the true power of the First Hokage that brought peace to the chaotic era?"
Masked figures stumbled back in disarray, their mouths open in shock as they looked around at the mind-blowing scene.
Each one felt their spirit shake under the weight of what they were witnessing, their gazes drawn to a slender figure standing nearby, arms folded.
Even though he was young he still exuded an immense pressure that made their scalps tingle.
Even Kakashi couldn't hide his own reaction.
As for Yamato, he was utterly devastated, staring blankly at the countless towering trees that spread out around him, the sheer scale of it all hitting him hard.
"Yamato, I understand how you feel, but some people are just born with abilities that set them apart."
Kakashi, noticing Yamato's sense of defeat, stepped forward and placed a hand on his shoulder, his tone calm but firm.
Kakashi looked over at the boy standing on a high branch.
His gaze was complicated, a faint sigh slipping out.
Yamato wasn't alone in feeling overwhelmed. Kakashi himself had once been hailed as a young prodigy, someone everyone admired.
But compared to Kiyoshi, he barely stood out.
"Captain, I know."
Yamato's eyes cleared, and he managed a bitter smile. "I just… couldn't sort out my thoughts for a moment."
He looked around.
The sea of giant trees, full of vibrant life, seemed to mock him in silence.
Both of them used Wood Release, but the gap between their abilities was like an unbridgeable canyon.
There was simply no comparison to be made.
He couldn't even feel jealous.
"Kiyoshi..."
At first, Yugao had thought Kiyoshi was a true prodigy—powerful enough to defeat Yamato, an Anbu squad leader.
However, she never believed he could challenge an entire Anbu squad alone.
Now, behind her mask, her beautiful face was filled with astonishment.
She was at a loss for words.
"That kid is that strong, able to wield even the First Hokage's Wood Style?"
She recalled the boy who, half a year ago, had saved her near the Land of Fire's border.
The same boy who had laughed and joked with her, calling her "Yugao-nee."
Now, he wielded this awe-inspiring power.
It was simply unbelievable.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office.
Hiruzen could no longer sit still, his usual composure shattered.
He watched the crystal ball, his gaze fixed on the Third Training Ground, now unrecognizable under a canopy of giant trees.
"It's really Wood Release... and on such a scale. This power is leagues beyond Yamato's limited attempts."
"Come with me to the Third Training Ground immediately."
Hiruzen's wrinkled face flushed with excitement.
Without hesitation, he called over his longtime Anbu protectors.
Eagerly, he led them toward the training grounds.
If he didn't act now.
The Third Training Ground wasn't the only thing at risk.
Even the nearby ninja academy might fall victim to that unpredictable boy's wrath.
After all, if he dared to destroy the Hokage Rock, what else wouldn't he try?
Come to think of it, how mild and humble had that young Kiyoshi been just two years ago?
He must have picked up some of Tsunade's explosive temper.
…
"Sorry if I went a bit overboard."
Kiyoshi looked down at the elite Anbu below him and smiled. "But don't worry—I'll end this fight as quickly as I can."
His words had barely left his lips when, without waiting for a response, he clenched his right hand into a fist.
"Whoosh... Whoosh..."
Countless trees surged forward.
The thick vines shot out like venomous snakes, weaving and winding toward Kakashi and his companions, whose faces were filled with shock, every hair on end.
"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough Jutsu!"
"Wind Style: Gale Palm Jutsu!."
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu."
"Lightning Blade!"
"Boom! Boom!"
The Third Training Ground erupted in chaos.
Trees grew wildly, gusts howled, flames blazed, lightning flashed, water surged—
Each attack came one after another, filling the air with sounds of explosive power.
Splinters flew as dust billowed up in clouds.
"What?"
"Damn it, I'm trapped."
"These vines are too fast."
"Aahh… Aahh!."
The usually well-trained, highly skilled Anbu found themselves overwhelmed by the forest of vines, which left them little chance to coordinate.
They were being seized, one by one, by vines far tougher and more resilient than ordinary trees, unable to escape or fight back.
Before teammates could move to help, more vines sprouted from every direction, binding them faster than they could react.
They struggled, only to realize they couldn't even free themselves.
"Damn it, it's absorbing our chakra."
"Everyone be careful. These vines can drain chakra."
The Anbu who were ensnared felt their chakra siphoned off continuously.
Although Kiyoshi held back from fully draining them, most of them had already lost the strength to fight.
They were left tied up, unable to resist.
It was then they finally understood.
The Wood Release, which had once brought peace to an era of endless war, was as terrifying as the stories said.
Once these vines got hold of you, there was virtually no escape.
"Crackle...crackle..."
Kakashi concentrated lightning in his palm.
Using the keen insight granted by his Sharingan, now visible beneath his mask, he dodged and weaved through the onslaught of vines coming at him from all sides.
"Boom!"
The condensed Lightning Blade, sharp as a blade, sliced through the thick vines with ease.
He moved swiftly, dodging each strike, closing in on the teammates tangled in vines one by one.
But he found he was always just a step too late.
In mere moments, the vines had already drained much of his teammates' chakra.
Leaving them unable to fight.
One after another, he managed to free a few of them, but each time they were swiftly bound again by fresh vines, rendering them helpless.
A sense of powerlessness washed over Kakashi.
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Chương 115: Chapter 115: Anbu Struggle
"Captain!"
The situation was spiraling out of control.
It seemed like the entire Anbu team was on the verge of annihilation.
Yamato, standing nearby, was shocked by Kiyoshi's command over the Wood Release.
However, he quickly shouted a warning.
"Don't worry about the captured team members. Wood Release is constantly draining their chakra, we must take down the caster directly."
Fortunately, Kiyoshi had shown some mercy, not treating them as mortal enemies.
There was no need to worry about the lives of the captured Anbu members. Although rescued, they had been drained of chakra and had lost most of their fighting strength.
With that in mind, the priority was clear—focus on dealing with Kiyoshi.
After all, if the entire Anbu unit were to be so easily wiped out by a kid, their reputation would be ruined.
Yes, Kiyoshi was a prodigy who had awakened the Wood Release.
But he was very young and had much less fighting experience than them.
This fact was something both Yamato and Kakashi found hard to accept.
"Alright!"
"Zzz… zzz..."
Sparks of lightning danced in Kakashi's palm.
Without needing Yamato's reminder, the ever-strategic Kakashi had already resolved to act.
His Sharingan locked onto Kiyoshi.
In a flash, he dashed forward, shouting, "Raikiri."
"Boom! Boom!"
Massive tree branches rushed toward him.
But Kakashi's lightning blade tore through them effortlessly, slicing them apart as he moved forward.
"Go, Captain. Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"
Meanwhile—
An unrestrained Anbu member seized the opportunity.
Before the approaching tree vines could ensnare him, he swiftly formed hand seals.
"Whoosh—"
In an instant—
A fierce windstorm barreled forward.
"Boom! Boom!"
It swept through and uprooted countless trees, tearing them apart as it shot towards Kiyoshi.
The terrifying wind pressure carved a massive trench through the dense forest.
"Swish..."
In a heartbeat—
A towering tree sprang up in front of Kiyoshi.
It shielded him from the oncoming wind blast.
"Wind Style: Wind Cutter Jutsu!"
Another Anbu member, evading the creeping vines, saw an opportunity.
He leapt high, ignoring the encroaching branches from all directions.
Risking his defenses, he moved his hands like lightning, releasing a powerful breath forward.
"Shwoo—"
A massive blade of wind sliced out.
It was razor-sharp, cutting through the air.
The huge trees winding toward him were severed with each slice.
"Earth Style: Mud Wall."
Two remaining Anbu members made hand seals in unison.
Pressing their hands to the ground—
"Rumble..."
Massive earth walls rose up on either side of the trench.
The walls blocked the relentless assault of the tree vines coming their way.
The Anbu squad's well-trained teamwork shone through.
They all worked to clear a path for Kakashi.
"Boom!"
"Wood Style: Four Pillar Prison Jutsu!"
Yamato's hands moved in a flurry of seals.
He summoned massive vines, forming a cage around himself.
Using this technique, intended to trap enemies, he protected himself from the invading tree vines.
But he knew it wouldn't hold for long.
Within moments, the vines began to crack as massive tree roots battered the wooden cage.
Seizing the brief respite—
He didn't stop forming seals and slammed his hands onto the ground once again.
"Wood Style: Tree Wall Barrier!"
"Swish… swish..."
Huge branches emerged from the earth, intertwining to form a solid barrier from the ground to the towering earth walls.
This sealed the trench and reinforced their defenses.
Though the strength of the roots and vines was overwhelming, the barriers managed to hold them off, if only temporarily.
But it was enough to buy Kakashi a precious moment.
"Zzz..."
In a flash—
Kakashi surged forward, lightning-imbued, cutting through the obstacles.
"Kiyoshi, watch out!"
Yugao, the only Anbu member still conscious, saw what was happening and couldn't hide her concern. She called out a warning.
"Zzz..."
But in a moment—
Kakashi had already broken through the defenses.
His Raikiri, an S-Rank Jutsu of his own creation, crackled with killing intent as he lunged toward the seemingly shocked and frozen Kiyoshi.
"Forgive me." Kakashi's gaze was steely, his right hand thrusting forward to avoid a lethal blow.
"Shhh—"
With unstoppable force—
He pierced Kiyoshi's shoulder.
But there was no blood.
"So, this is your jutsu…Raikiri?"
Despite the wound on his shoulder, Kiyoshi looked completely unbothered, his tone calm. "It's got some potential, I'll give you that."
He grabbed Kakashi's wrist with one hand.
Vines erupted from the ground, instantly binding Kakashi, who realized too late that he was caught.
Meanwhile—
"Swish... Swish…"
Massive vines surged from all directions.
They quickly snared Yamato and the other Anbu members, lifting them into the air.
They couldn't break free.
At this point—
The entire Anbu squad was defeated.
"What?"
On the battlefield—
Every Anbu member was stunned.
They stared in disbelief at Kiyoshi, who stood unaffected despite having been struck by Raikiri.
Even Kakashi's eyes widened, unable to believe it.
He knew he hadn't injured flesh, what he hit seemed almost like a Wood Clone, yet it hadn't disappeared.
Even a Wood Clone should vanish under such damage.
"Surprised?"
At that moment—
An identical figure emerged from a tree behind "Kiyoshi."
He smiled at Kakashi's stunned face. "Don't compare my Wood Clones to others."
"Your jutsu is good, but you lack finesse."
Kiyoshi patted Kakashi on the shoulder, evaluating him with a smirk.
"..." Kakashi.
"..." The Anbu members.
This guy—
He was powerful.
But insufferably smug.
"Not satisfied?"
Seeing Kakashi's silence, Kiyoshi's lips curved into a smirk.
He raised his right hand and waggled his fingers.
"Watch closely and let me teach you…how to really use Raikiri."
"Zzz..."
In the next moment—
The piercing, nerve-wracking sound of birds chirping filled the air.
The bound Anbu members, including Kakashi, all turned pale with shock.
Their eyes widened, as if they'd seen a ghost.
They watched as Kiyoshi's right hand transformed, each finger becoming a green vine.
Each vine tip crackled with blinding lightning—
Exactly like Kakashi's Raikiri.
"What?"
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