章節 160: No Escape
Alone against the elites of Konoha… what will Shino do? Be badass and solo them? Of course… not.
Shino wasn't so stupid, especially since he knew there were more enemies hidden in the dark.
And even if he had the absolute power to do so, Shino wouldn't. Nothing was absolute when facing off against the village the protagonist had an attachment to.
So, with a calm and calculated demeanor, he deployed his clones, even using the backups he had always kept in the scrolls stored on his body for emergencies. Now, he was on his way to escape with the help of his camouflage bugs, while his clones served as distractions.
But when Shino felt his abrupt disconnection from Karina, Shino's usually composed face contorted into an ugly expression.
And as he expected, many of the clones he had set up for distraction were faltering, some dispersing, and others collapsing like mere ragdolls! The absence of Karina's assistive modules left him vulnerable, his control alone failing to sustain so many clones!
To make matters worse, Shino knew his queens were also out of his control and this was bad news.
Although Shino knew nothing was absolute, Shino still hadn't anticipated the worse case scenario to occur so soon. This time, his enemies already had the ability to disrupt his influence over his queens!
This reminded Shino once more: any world, with its strange abilities and rules, was full of surprises and not to be underestimated! The powerful ninja world was no exception.
And so were the inhabitants within it.
The battlefield crackled with tension as the elite shinobi of Konoha faced off against the elusive Shino's clones.
Rumble! The forest trembled as another crater was created on the ground. Once again, Tsunade's powerful punch left a gaping hole in a clone, only to see it filled with wriggling bugs, "Tsk. I hate fighting slippery roaches like this, reminds me of Orochimaru."
"Phew… It's dangerous… really." Shikaku's gaze darted over the crater, a drop of sweat glistening on his brow as he shifted his position slightly. Simultaneously, the group of Shino clones ensnared by his shadow manipulation moved along with him.
Inoichi's control technique failed to restrain the relentless bugs, leaving him shaking his head in frustration. "Still clones. Can't get anything out of them."
With his words, a giant hand swatted the bugs like a flyswatter, crushing them. As Choza Akimichi lifted his hand, he frowned as he rubbed his belly, "It's a waste to crush them like this. Perhaps we should find a way to fry them? I've always wanted to try some, but it wasn't nice to ask for them from the Aburame..."
Watching a group of bugs being swatted by Akimichi, only to be replaced by another batch. Inoichi shook his head. "We don't have the leisure to do that."
He sensed that Shino's true power was far from being extinguished. "As expected, a boy who could fool my daughter can't be simple!" he cautioned his comrades. "Be on your guard!"
As his shadows entangled the new batch of clones, Shikaku couldn't resist teasing Inoichi, a smirk playing on his face. "Oi, Inoichi, if you had a son, he wouldn't have been fooled! Haha!"
Meanwhile, Asuma displayed an air of calmness as he gracefully parried Shino's attacks, still nonchalantly holding a cigarette in his mouth. His focus wasn't on finding the key to their victory, but on another goal. "Where is she?" he questioned coolly, but Shino only silently stared back, his rude gaze occasionally trailing towards Asuma's head and admiring the beautiful green scene...
Feeling Shino's rude gaze and receiving no response after a while, despite there being no killing intent in his actions, Asuma moved with swift precision, dispatching the clone before him using ninjutsu without hesitation. Then, he intercepted another clone, repeating his inquiry, "Where is she?" with a chilling determination.
Next to Guy, Kakashi, clearly prepared after his last encounter, swept the clones with his Sharingan, piercing through the veil of bug clones, only targeting the ninjutsu clones mixed in with the normal insect replicas. But to his surprise, all the ones he slain were all mere decoys created through the tranformation technique.
"Where is he?" Kakashi muttered, his Sharingan relentlessly searching for any sign of the real Shino.
But for scouting, it wasn't the Sharingan that tops the ranking.
Instead, it was Hiashi Hyuga's Byakugan that soon caught a glimpse of Shino fleeing into the distant forest. "No! He's escaping!" he exclaimed, alarmed by the enemy's getaway.
"Oh! Leave it to me!" Guy who took matters into his own hands, flashing a smile as he clenched his fists, crossing his arms before his face, "Gate of Limit: Open!"
Oom! As the fifth gate opened, Guy's hair lifted straight up as his aura surged, tinting his skin with a red-hue and transforming him into a whirlwind of power. With heightened senses, Guy locked onto the real Shino, who had slipped away amidst the chaos, making his escape into the distance!
"You aren't getting away!" A triumphant grin adorned Guy's face as he bent his knees, assuming a racer's pose, fully intent on catching Shino.
Boom! A crater was left in his previous position as the dirt splattered into the air, his explosive speed creating a torrent of wind as a green blur zipped through the forest, bending all the trees in one direction as he darted through the forest in pursuit of the escaping foe!
Shino's eyes shrunk as he barely turned around before being struck by a strong force, the powerful force causing his body to bend as it sent him hurtling through the air, crashing through multiple trees with a thunderous impact!
As his red hair faded into a grey color, in a swift display of agility, Shino twisted his body mid-air, his hand transforming into a claw and slamming into the ground, drawing a trail on the ground as he desperately attempted to dissipate the force of the attack.
Whoosh! As if sensing the leg smashing down towards him, Shino instinctively raised his other hand that had transformed into a grey grotesque claw with glowing purple veins.
THUMP! A crater formed around Shino as his legs sunk into the ground, his body strained from the weight of the attack!
As the dust settled, the Green Beast of Konoha was momentarily taken aback because he realized that there was no other visible damage on Shino! Shino had managed to block the attack unscathed!
And at that moment, grim determination etched across Shino's features as he slowly looked up, his orange eyes glinting fiercely like a beast. A grey carapace mask, gleaming with a violet trim, gradually enveloped his face, shrouding him in an aura of malevolence as the eyes of the mask lit up with an ominous violet glow.
As a foggy white mist leaked from the mask, a chilling, hollow voice was emitted, "You forced me."
Oom. Guy's eyes narrowed as he watched Shino disappear from his vision, moving with an astounding speed that caught Guy off guard! Reacting to the looming danger, Guy's instincts kicked in, and he swiftly raised his hand to guard his sides as a strong force struck him!
Whoosh! Guy disappeared from his spot, a green blur zipping through the air and shattering the trees in its path! A purple streak followed closely behind, soon appearing above Guy, striking Guy with a force that sent him crashing towards the ground like a meteor!
Boom! Guy's bent body soon smashed into the ground, creating a small pit upon impact! The earth trembled as trees toppled over, causing dust to rise and waft in the air!
And before Guy could fully react further, the purple streak descended upon him once more, delivering another powerful blow!
Thump! The pit sunk in further with cracks spider-webbing out as Guy was embedded deeper into the ground, coughing up blood!
As the aura around him momentarily wavered, Guy stared at the figure standing above him, a monstrous humanoid figure donning a grey carapace armor with pulsating violet veins, akin to an exoskeleton of some scifi technology, but the two grotesque claw-like arms were proof of his dehumanization. "What are you?"
"Your worst nightmare." Shino's chilling voice leaked from the mask as he raised his claw, ready to deliver another set of blows.
"Aha. I can feel the power of youth burning inside you, shonen! But it's not going to be that easy because I am… Might. Guy!"
OOM! Suddenly, a strong force was unleashed from Guy's body, knocking Shino back. A radiant green hue wrapped Guy's form, his momentum rising as the air crackled with raw energy, "The Sixth Gate of Joy. Open!"
Clenching his teeth, Guy's body defied gravity and rose upright as debris began to rise around him due to his immense aura. His furry brows angled, the man locked onto Shino. In an instant, Guy vanished from his spot!
So fast?! Whoosh! Shino's claws instinctively folded in front of him, blocking the kick coming at him with blinding speed, yet he was still knocked up into the air!
Following the knock-up, Guy vanished from his spot once more, appearing in the air, his fists a blur of motion as they pummeled towards Shino! The speed of his attacks left Shino struggling to react, the shadows of the fists the only evidence of their relentless onslaught!
Within mere moments, flames erupted from Guy's fists due to the sheer speed of his assault, forming a fan of fire that engulfed Shino in a blaze of ferocity! "Morning Peacock!"
The fiery inferno was unleashed upon Shino, sending him hurtling back, crashing into the ground! BOOM!
Laying in the deep crater, cracks spiderwebbed across Shino's carapace armor, the battle taking its toll on his formidable defense. Meanwhile, his fleshy claw arms bore the scars of Guy's fiery onslaught, now charred black with sludge dripping off from the partially melted portions.
Thump! As Guy landed on one knee nearby, he couldn't help but be astonished by Shino's resilience. With a sheen of sweat adorning his face, his gaze locked onto the steadily mending cracks on the armor and the claws recovering from their singed state. "What a tough shell," he remarked, a mix of admiration and surprise in his voice.
Shino, though battered, eventually recovered with his remarkable biomass reserve – something that even Yakumo couldn't block him from retrieving.
Slowly rising to his feet, Shino grinned, the gleam in his eyes revealing a fierce determination. He flexed his recovered claws, cracking his neck in preparation for the continuing battle. "Well, I haven't felt pain like that in a while," he growled, "but it's not enough to kill me."
"It's good for youth to burn like you," Guy's disappointment was evident as he spoke, the fire of youth still burning within him despite the challenging situation. "And I also want to compare youth with you all day long. But it's a pity... this isn't the type of fight I like, but the situation calls for it."
Shino's attention was momentarily diverted as he turned his head, catching sight of the familiar ninjas who had managed to catch up after Guy's delay, this time, without the Aburame clan.
Each of them now had a small slug attached to their shoulders, a sign of Tsunade's overpowered support mechanics. All of them had already recovered to some extent, and some of these ninjas had already begun sealing with their hands, while others positioned themselves to complete the encirclement.
With steady and determined steps, Tsunade emerged from the forest, her knuckles cracking as she confidently addressed Shino. "Like I said, you can't escape, Shino Aburame. I hope you are ready to taste me fist."
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