"Is it similar to the Hydrification Technique of the Hozuki Clan? A... Light-ification Technique?"
Since the Hozuki Clan of the Mist possessed the Hydrification Technique, which allowed the body to turn into liquid, the others immediately formed a hypothesis.
"Similar to Hydrification?"
A thought struck Jūzō Biwa, and he stabbed the Executioner's Blade into the ground beside him.
As a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Jūzō was somewhat familiar with the Hozuki Clan's signature jutsu.
Hydrification allowed a person to turn their body into liquid, ignoring all physical attacks.
However, it had a weakness: it was countered by Lightning Release (Raiton).
Jūzō deduced that Yagyu's "Light-ification" must also have a weakness, so he decided to test it with various ninjutsu.
"Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique!"
Jūzō formed hand seals and unleashed a Water Style jutsu. A massive waterfall descended from the sky, sending a torrent of water crashing toward Yagyu.
Devil Fruit users feared water, but Yagyu did not share this weakness.
Although he inherited Kizaru's Devil Fruit abilities, he did not inherit the curse of the sea.
After all, he was using the power of a Character Template, not the fruit itself.
If his second template turned out to be another Devil Fruit user, he could even wield two abilities simultaneously.
The massive volume of water smashed into Yagyu, but it simply passed right through his light-formed body.
"Water Style is useless. Then... Lightning Style: Thunderclap!"
A flickering ball of lightning appeared in Jūzō's hand, which he slammed into the water on the ground.
Blinding lightning flashed, and visible currents of electricity raced along the water toward Yagyu.
Yagyu stood in the water, neither dodging nor evading, allowing the electricity to pass through him.
"Water Style, Lightning Style... as expected of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Truly terrifying~"
Yagyu spoke sarcastically, his tone dripping with mockery.
The Glint-Glint Fruit's ability had almost no weaknesses. After elementalizing his body, he was virtually immune to all attacks.
Whether physical or energy-based, nothing had much effect on him in his light-particle form.
In the original One Piece story, Enel (a Logia Lightning user) was unharmed by burn bazookas or laser swords. This proved that Logia users were immune to energy attacks. Lightning was ineffective against him.
"Damn it! Fire Style: Dragon Fire Technique!"
Jūzō grew angry. He wove signs for a Fire Style jutsu, sending a snake-like line of fire blasting toward Yagyu.
Boom!
The fire snake passed right through Yagyu, causing zero damage.
Yagyu pursed his lips and exclaimed dramatically, "You've used three different nature transformations already? As expected of the Seven Swordsmen, your methods are truly diverse!"
Fuguki Suikazan laughed loudly, looking at Jūzō with disdain. "Jūzō, it seems this opponent is beyond your capability!"
Jūzō raged, "Shut up! I still have Wind and Earth styles left. Who says I can't beat him?"
Saying this, Jūzō used Wind Style. Countless wind blades howled toward Yagyu.
As an Elite Jonin, Jūzō could use all types of ninjutsu.
Even if he didn't have the corresponding chakra nature affinity, he could still perform a jutsu or two of that element, even if he wasn't a master at it.
The reason for learning all nature transformations was to prevent being countered.
Unlike Chunin or Genin who lacked resources, a Jonin had enough resources to master all types of jutsu.
"Wind Style has a tearing effect. I wonder if it can break his Light-ification."
"I think it's impossible."
"Why?"
"Because Yagyu isn't dodging!"
Terumi Mei and Ao whispered on the sidelines, their eyes filled with excitement.
Seeing their former teammate display such power, they felt a sense of shared pride.
As for the other Mist ninja, they were dumbfounded. They never expected a regular Chunin to be this formidable.
To treat the Seven Ninja Swordsmen as nothing... was the story about him repelling the White Fang actually true?
Ignoring Jūzō's Wind and Earth style jutsu, a playful smile appeared on Yagyu's face.
"Jūzō Biwa, is it my turn now?"
"Speed... is weight!" "Jūzō... have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?"
Yagyu raised his long leg. Golden light materialized around his foot and ankle, forming a cross-shaped glint with a ring of light spinning endlessly around it.
"Danger!"
Jūzō Biwa's heart tightened. He could smell the scent of danger emanating from that flashing golden light.
Yagyu wasted no time on chatter. He unleashed a kick, sending a mass of golden light roaring toward Jūzō.
Since Yagyu's unlock progress for the Kizaru template wasn't very high yet, his Light Speed Kick lacked the terrifying destructive power of the original Admiral.
However, it wasn't weak either. Snapping a large tree in half with a single kick was no problem at all; in the Ninja World, this was more than sufficient.
After all, ninja were units with high attack but low defense. Even someone as strong as Madara Uchiha could be killed by a single stab wound.
While Yagyu's Light Speed Kick had average power (by One Piece standards), it was more than enough to rival an A-Rank Ninjutsu.
Moreover, Logia Devil Fruit users had a distinct advantage: a nearly inexhaustible supply of energy.
A Taijutsu expert might need a long recovery time after unleashing an ultimate move, but for a Logia user, a casual strike was an ultimate move.
Boom!
Seeing the massive crater created by Yagyu's kick, cold sweat broke out on Jūzō's forehead.
But before he could even regain his composure, dazzling golden light flashed right beside him.
Countless particles of golden light condensed behind Jūzō, reforming into Yagyu. Then, a leg wrapped in light particles swept horizontally, slamming into his body.
Bang!
Jūzō's body was sent flying sideways. With a heavy thud, he smashed through a large tree, sustaining significant injuries.
"What a piece of trash!" "Jūzō, you've tarnished the reputation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen." "But, for the sake of our shared title... I will take revenge for you!"
Fuguki Suikazan huffed coldly, a cruel smile appearing on his face.
Holding Samehada, he used the Body Flicker Technique to appear next to Yagyu, swinging the massive sword unceremoniously to smash him.
Fuguki wasn't arrogant without reason.
Samehada possessed the ability to devour chakra; this was his ace in the hole.
All ninjutsu in the Ninja World were formed by chakra transformation. Fuguki believed that even if Yagyu turned into light, he would still be countered by Samehada.