Rumble rumble!
The earth shook.
A massive wave of water surged violently from Fuguki's mouth, like a tidal wave, roaring forward with a deafening sound.
Don't forget.
Fuguki was the master of the Great Sword, Samehada. His Chakra Reserves were naturally monstrous. His opening move was on an overwhelming scale.
Chakra raged, madly pouring in.
The onrushing water wave grew even more ferocious, spanning dozens of meters wide, sweeping forward like a flood, as if intending to submerge the land for miles around.
This was the true power of a Kage-level Ninja going all out. The might of his Ninjutsu was simply terrifying.
However.
Facing the flood-like Exploding Water Colliding Wave, Duy didn't retreat at all. His Chakra exploded around him as he threw countless powerful punches towards the Water Style tidal wave.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The speed of his punches was simply extreme.
With the ultimate speed and power enhancement, every punch from Duy created sparks from friction with the air. An astonishing air pressure constantly formed and ran rampant, forcibly creating countless shockwaves that surged and crashed against the onrushing Water Release.
"Morning Peacock!!!"
In moments, the shockwaves generated by Might Duy's punches, due to the high temperature from air friction, formed a peacock fan-like pattern of flames upon the water wave.
Exaggerated!
This was too exaggerated!
Then,
Under the stunned gaze of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen-
No!
It should be Six Ninja Swordsmen now... the scorching temperature unleashed by the Morning Peacock actually evaporated the flood created by the Exploding Water Colliding Wave completely dry.
"Crap!"
"Holy shit!"
"Is this guy cheating?"
The Ninja Swordsmen were dumbfounded. It wasn't that they had never encountered users of the Eight Gates before, but they had never encountered one this monstrous!!!
'Using punch pressure to evaporate a flood!??'
'Are you kidding me!!!'
This time,
Not just Fuguki, but the other Ninja Swordsmen also had drastic changes in their expressions. They finally fully realized they had encountered a truly tough opponent!!!
Steam billowed…
Then,
A sharp shout rang out again.
"Eight Gates..."
"Gate of Death, Open!!!!!"
In an instant,
Might Duy, whose aura was already violent, now had blood-red steam erupting from his entire body. His energy level instantly climbed several notches.
"Ah?"
"Be careful!"
"Water Release: Hidden Mist Jutsu!"
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!"
"Water Release: Water Gun Technique!"
The Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were all elites among elites. Seeing Duy power up again, they immediately unleashed a barrage of Ninjutsu.
Why use Ninjutsu?
Well…
The Ninja Swordsmen weren't fools.
They weren't senile enough to try and match an Eight Gates User in Taijutsu!!!
"Escape!"
"Dodge this burst! He's done for after that!"
Fuguki was very experienced. He knew the weakness of the Eight Gates and tried to buy time, waiting out Duy's burst phase.
However,
He still severely underestimated Duy's combat power.
In a flash, flame-red energy waves burned as Duy, with unbelievable speed, tore through all the Water Release Ninjutsu barriers and charged right into the midst of the Ninja Swordsmen.
Thud!
With one punch, the air exploded.
Amidst the low, dull impact, even Fuguki, defending with Samehada, was sent flying violently.
Even worse-
Unable to withstand Duy's iron fist, the recoil forced the Great Sword Samehada back, carving a gash over half a meter long across his chest.
"Arghhh!!!"
Fuguki screamed, blood gushing out. From that single punch, his muscles were torn, and his bones and internal organs were nearly crushed.
The Eight Gates!
A momentary bloom of life!
But not every Ninja could withstand even that moment!
Bang Bang!
Bang Bang!
Bang Bang!
The dull impacts kept sounding.
It was the sound of the Ninja Swordsmen being brutally beaten.
Biwa Juzo, Kurosuki Raiga, Munashi Jinpachi, Kuriarare Kushimaru, Akebino Jinin...
One by one, these arrogant, proud Kirigakure's Ninjas were being pummeled back and forth by the rampaging Duy like dogs.
Even worse,
The Seven Swordsmen, renowned for their sharp Taijutsu and swordsmanship, couldn't even touch Duy.
Forget touching him, they couldn't even see him!
They only felt a scorching heat, then were sent flying as if hit by a train.
Pain!
So much pain!
The moment Duy went all out, the defense line of the Seven Swordsmen completely collapsed.
Death!
Injury!
In less than ten seconds, two members were caught by Duy and instantly vaporized by his punch, half their bodies gone in an instant.
It was too brutal!
One punch vaporized the body of an Elite Jonin… this was no longer power an ordinary Kage-level Ninja possessed!
The survivors, Fuguki, Biwa, Raiga, and Jinpachi, had completely given up resistance. They used every means to escape, not wanting to face this monster anymore.
"Ugh..."
"Father!"
"Are we winning?"
Hundreds of meters away from the main battlefield, the young Guy hid behind a tree, watching the distant fight.
He watched as his father, to save his life, risked everything by using the Eight Gates.
Tears wouldn't stop.
"No!"
"I can't let Father fight alone!"
"Youth…!"
"Is about charging forward without hesitation!"
Guy suddenly stood up, clenching his fists tightly, his whole body trembling with excitement, "I will stand with Father! Let Youth burn completely!"
At this moment,
Guy lifted his head, trying to prevent the tears at the corners of his eyes from falling.
'Fight!'
'Youth is about fighting!'
'No Konoha's Ninja is a coward!'
However,
Just as Guy was extremely excited, he suddenly felt a chill on his back, followed by intense, explosive pain from his heart.
"Huh?"
"Wh... what..."
Guy's eyes widened. He realized that, at some point, a cold blade had pierced through his chest.
"Cough..."
"Cough..."
His heart was shredded, his blood flow stopping.
He coughed up blood violently.
Guy clutched the blade in his chest, feeling the strength rapidly draining from his body. His consciousness began to blur, and he could barely stand.
"Who..."
"is it!??"
Guy wanted to turn his head to find the answer.
However,
Right then,
His neck was grabbed, and with a crisp 'Crack!' sound, it was neatly snapped.
"A villain..."
"Who doesn't finish the job?"
Sora expressionlessly withdrew Hyorinmaru and casually severed Guy's head, ensuring the mission target wouldn't miraculously revive.
Watching the future user of the Eight Gates, who would stun the world in the Fourth Great Ninja War, die by his hand, Sora's expression remained cold and unchanged.
He looked up, and his gaze fell upon the figure wreathed in crimson flames not far away.
"Your turn now..."
"Might Duy!"
As the words fell-
Sora's figure instantly vanished from the spot.