Chapter 70: If Light is So Fast, Why Can't It Illuminate Ninjas?
This was the first time Uehara Naraka had seen Konan take action.
Konan in the air was like a dancer weaving across the battlefield. Sheet after sheet of paper transformed into Paper Rain, shooting out from the paper wings on her back!
Several among the Root ninjas were unprepared and were instantly pierced through by the Paper Rain, blood splashing out instantly!
"Earth Release: Earth Style Wall!"
An earth wall rose from the ground, hastily blocking the path of the Paper Rain.
But the thickness of this earth wall didn't look like it could withstand the Paper Rain for too long; perhaps it would be directly destroyed by the Paper Rain in just a few short seconds.
"Scatter!"
Yamanaka Fū shouted sternly and leaped aside!
The other ninjas followed his command, each finding a safe position. The next moment, the Earth Style Wall's defense was completely destroyed by the Paper Rain!
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Two Root ninjas were the first to launch a counterattack against Konan!
The combination of Wind Release and Fire Release ninjutsu stirred up a pillar of flame that shot towards the sky, forcing Konan to ascend higher to avoid the scorching fire wave.
Yamanaka Fū glanced at the approaching Uehara and his group, then pointed towards Konan in the air, "Squad 17, Squad 18, Squad 20, follow me to deal with the enemy in the air! Squad 15, Squad 16, go take care of that group of kids!"
Hearing the command, the Konoha ninjas didn't hesitate, instantly dispersing to engage their respective targets, "Yes, Captain!"
"Wind Release: Wind Cutter!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!"
One by one, the Root ninjas took turns releasing ninjutsu. In just a few short seconds, relying on their numerical advantage in techniques, they briefly suppressed Konan's offensive.
Yamanaka Fū, seeing the time was right, brought his palms together, slowly aiming at Konan's figure, planning to use his clan's secret Mind Body Switch Technique to finish her off.
While their side was barely managing to hold on, the two squads responsible for dealing with Uehara Naraka on the other side fell into utter disaster!
"Lightning Release: Slicing Maelstrom!"
A thundercloud storm spread out from Uehara Naraka's hand. Unleashing his most proficient skill, he charged headlong into the two squads of Root ninjas!
The ninjas of Squad 15 and Squad 16, engaging Uehara, scattered upon facing Uehara Naraka's Lightning Release ninjutsu.
Initially, they weren't concerned, just using Substitution Jutsu or Clone Techniques to counter the lightning strikes. One ninja who failed to dodge completely was even somewhat dismissive of the lightning's power after being hit.
"Don't worry, the technique's power is very small..."
This sturdy Root ninja had just opened his mouth when another bolt of lightning struck him. He continued, "Relax, the technique's power is extremely small..."
Crackle!
A third bolt of lightning struck his body!
The tall ninja instantly fell to the ground, his body stiff and unable to move!
The person who was arrogant just moments ago now had no power to resist, only able to let the lightning strike him bolt after bolt. After a few seconds, he became silent...
Everyone: "..."
What was this situation?
Arrogant for less than three seconds?
If not for the Root ninjas knowing their teammate wouldn't betray them, and also having personally experienced Uehara Naraka's Lightning Release ninjutsu, they might have suspected that guy was a spy at this moment...
Transmitting false intelligence on the battlefield was punishable by death!
Especially this kind of life-threatening intelligence!
"Don't underestimate any enemy!"
Uehara Naraka stood beneath the thundercloud storm, looking down at the two squads of Konoha ninjas, chuckled lightly, and continued, "A ninja as powerful as me doesn't even get careless when fighting you lot. On what grounds do you look down on me?"
What bizarre words!
But the Konoha Root members had no time to argue with Uehara Naraka. They were still dodging Slicing Maelstrom's attacks, trying to find a way out of the predicament.
"Earth Release: Falling Lid!"
"Earth Release: Rock Pillar Prison!"
A huge, strange pot lid appeared out of thin air above the heads of numerous Root ninjas. Several thick rock pillars supported the lid, helping them block the lightning strikes!
"Worthy of being under Shimura Danzō; even taking the blame [carrying the pot] is done so skillfully..."
A smile touched Uehara's lips. The next moment, his smile completely vanished. He brought his palms together, forming a set of beautiful hand seals, "Water Release: Tidal Wave Roar!"
A monstrous ocean wave swept forward!
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Fortress Wall!"
A thick, heavy earth wall abruptly rose, blocking the ocean wave!
The two Root ninja squads and Uehara Naraka fought back and forth. Facing Uehara Naraka's surprise attacks, they finally felt they had stabilized the situation.
However, that young yet devil-like voice echoed in their ears again, "There are no dog heads carved on the Earth Flow Wall... I definitely have to give it a bad review."
RUMBLE!
The sound of exploding tags detonating echoed!
The originally thick earth wall cracked inch by inch!
The monstrous ocean wave immediately swept over all the Root ninjas! Lightning struck down on them continuously! The two Root ninja squads were instantly wiped out!
After these Root ninjas fell completely silent, the giant pot lid from the Falling Lid technique fell to the ground with a thud, stirring up countless splashes of mud...
After dealing with his enemies, Uehara Naraka began looking through his system panel; several quest progresses had updated.
Advancement Quest: Kill ten official Jonin (3/10). Reward Unknown.
Side Quest: Eliminate one squad of Konoha Root members (1/1). Mission Complete. Reward Skill: Unspeakable Horror.
Unspeakable Horror: Use chakra to create a nightmare and implant it into the enemy's brain, making one enemy experience the most terrifying nightmare of their life for 2 seconds. Cost 60 Chakra. Cooldown 10 seconds.
Uehara Naraka was somewhat stunned seeing the Unspeakable Horror skill. Had he obtained a genjutsu control skill?
Quite miraculous...
Just looking at it, it felt like this skill's mental damage to the enemy might be even higher than Uchiha Itachi's Tsukuyomi, with a wider range of application and targets!
After all, Uchiha Itachi only knew what his younger brother feared most. Therefore, his Tsukuyomi, apart from bullying his brother, making him experience the night of the clan massacre over and over, when facing others, Uchiha Itachi could only tie people to crosses and stab them...
But the Unspeakable Horror Uehara Naraka just obtained could tear open a person's deepest wounds and rub salt in them!
No matter who it is, everyone has things they fear, right?
For example, Uchiha Obito, what he feared most should be Rin Nohara's death? For example, Black Zetsu, what it feared most should be being unable to rescue Kaguya Ōtsutsuki no matter what...
Uehara Naraka felt somewhat pleased inside. In the future, if any Uchiha clan member dared use their Sharingan to cast genjutsu on him, he'd turn around and gift them a nightmare!
The true combat significance of the Unspeakable Horror skill wasn't great; it was actually just used for torturing people...
Next was the last quest that suddenly popped up.
The quest font was even purple, indicating this task wasn't simple.
Hidden Legacy Quest: If light is so fast, why can't it illuminate ninjas? State one correct name (0/1)
Clearly, this clue was related to ninjas.
This was the first strange quest Uehara had seen.
When Uehara Naraka saw that sentence, the first thought that came to mind was actually Danzō's similar-sounding quote: [You are the leaves bathing in sunlight, I am the root buried deep in darkness].
"Shimura Danzō!"
Uehara Naraka confidently said this name.
He was even ready to receive the ninjutsu Shimura Danzō excelled at. Even if not Izanagi or the like, at least he should get a set of Wind Release ninjutsu, right?
The system had no reaction.
Uehara Naraka was silent for a moment, changed his thinking, and blurted out, "Zed, the Master of Shadows! Shen, the Eye of Twilight! Black Sheep..."
When he said the second name, the system panel gave a notification.
Mission Complete. Hero Legacy Unlocked.
Four skills appeared in the task list.
Secret Technique! Twilight Assault: Summon a chakra spirit blade and allows controlling it for attacks. Consumes 2 Chakra per second.
Secret Technique! Spirit's Refuge: Activate a defensive barrier through the spirit blade. Teammates within the barrier take no damage for 2 seconds. Cost 40% of own Chakra. Cooldown 15 seconds.
Secret Technique! Shadow Dash: Launch an unstoppable dash in a certain direction. Cost 150 Chakra. Cooldown 15 seconds.
Secret Mystery Technique! Stand United: Skill acquisition duplicated. Folded.
(End of Chapter)
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