Chapter 143: Hell Stab
"Wind Release Chakra Mode?"
The Raikage's expression shifted between light and shadow, his eyes flashing with anger. His voice was deep and resonant. "Hmph, unable to even stabilize the chakra—it's nothing but a crude imitation."
This assessment wasn't purely to save face.
He had observed carefully. Although it resembled Kumogakure's signature technique, it fell far short in the details.
In a perfected Lightning Release Chakra Mode, chakra spreads steadily through the body's chakra network and pressure points, covering the user's entire body. This not only activates the user's physical capabilities but also greatly enhances physical defense, strength, and reaction speed—including the nervous system.
More importantly, a perfected Lightning Release Chakra Mode wouldn't harm the user.
However, looking at Uchiha Kazuki, his Wind Release Chakra Mode—created by imitating Lightning Release—had multiple critical flaws.
First, the clothing on his shoulders and back was torn apart by the unstable chakra flow, and the highly compressed chakra would place a tremendous burden on his internal organs.
"Even if you're exceptionally talented and could somehow learn 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode' from just that scroll," the Raikage said confidently, arms crossed, "the true Lightning Release Chakra Mode requires precise stimulation of the body's chakra pathways and pressure points—information that wasn't included in that scroll."
Such incomplete ninjutsu, while providing a significant short-term boost,
causes irreversible damage to the body—especially to internal organs, chakra pathways, and pressure points—essentially ending one's shinobi career.
"You're right, but my 'Infinite Instantaneous Roar' isn't that simple."
Uchiha Kazuki beckoned with one finger, a smirk playing on his lips. "As for whether it's a 'crude imitation,' why don't you, Raikage, experience it for yourself and find out?"
"Very well! Then let this old man see just how much of your so-called 'Wind Release Chakra Mode' you've actually mastered!"
The Raikage's eyes blazed with ferocity as he took a heavy step forward. A thunderous roar echoed from the ground, and immense power surged beneath his feet, instantly shattering everything within a radius of tens of meters.
Countless cracks spread out like a spiderweb.
The shattered fragments scattered explosively—some Cloud shinobi who couldn't dodge in time were pierced through, letting out screams of agony.
Those lucky enough to escape the attack looked at the deeply embedded fragments in walls and ground, their faces pale, and immediately scrambled to get away from the combat zone.
RUMBLE!!!
In an instant, the Raikage broke the sound barrier.
A blinding blue light tore through the air, carrying with it a surging wave of energy.
His five thick fingers, as if forged from refined steel, suddenly clenched together—their terrifying grip causing the air itself to explode with a deafening roar.
The punch was direct and straightforward, without a single wasted movement.
However, with the Raikage's physique—capable of withstanding Tailed Beasts and pushing the absolute limits of human endurance—his punch actually shattered the air itself.
WHOOSH!
The shattered air collapsed before his fist, then surged forth like a cannonball.
"You're too slow!"
Suddenly, a storm roared around Uchiha Kazuki, and he vanished from his position in an instant.
Immediately afterward, to the Raikage's abruptly changing expression, a figure was reflected in his pupils—Uchiha Kazuki had actually 'slipped in' before the Raikage could complete his punch. The two were now almost touching. Trying to forcefully change his stance at this point was completely impossible.
Uchiha Kazuki lightly pushed with his palm, pressing it against the Raikage's solid chest.
"Infinite—Instantaneous Hurricane!"
Four simple words fell.
BOOM!!!
A series of swirling storm currents gathered in his palm, bursting forth after intense compression.
Amidst ear-piercing high-frequency vibrations, the storm roared like a giant dragon, directly slamming into the Raikage's chest. The terrifying destructive force pushed him away at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, his entire body spinning uncontrollably.
BOOM BOOM BOOM!
Houses in front were torn apart by the storm-formed dragon.
The ground was shattered by the intense wind pressure, leaving a trench several meters wide in the trajectory of the Raikage's flight.
"Hey, you're kidding, right?!"
A's face showed horror as he stared at his mentor, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "Lord Raikage was actually pushed back?!"
"Don't panic!"
Another veteran Cloud jonin, his face grave, interrupted in a low voice. "Lord Raikage won't lose! Don't forget... Lord Raikage once single-handedly fought the Eight-Tails to a standstill!"
Yes, he needed to calm down!
A immediately regained his composure, took a deep breath, and said, "You're right—Lord Raikage won't lose!"
Looking at the center of the battlefield,
the Raikage lay among the ruins, coughing heavily, blood trickling from his mouth.
He wiped away the blood, feeling the pain throughout his body. A fierce fighting spirit rose in his eyes. The long-dormant battle lust deep within him was ignited at this moment. "This is incredible! This is the battle I've longed for all this time!!!"
BOOM!
Flashing lightning tore through the ruins.
Bathed in crackling electricity, the Raikage ripped off his upper garments, revealing a strong, broad chest. A lightning-shaped scar made him appear even more ferocious.
"Come, Uchiha shinobi!"
The Raikage's hair and beard bristled like steel needles, his body crackling with violent lightning. He roared, "I acknowledge you! Since the Eight-Tails, you're the first opponent who can excite me this much. You're worthy of facing my strongest technique!"
As he spoke, he bent his knees slightly, took a half-step with his left foot, and shifted his body to the side.
Then, he raised his right arm to chest level, four fingers held together, thumb tucked in, forming his hand into a blade. Bolts of lightning danced across his body, constantly bursting with blinding light.
"That's—!!!"
The watching Cloud shinobi couldn't help but gasp in shock.
Uchiha Kazuki's Sharingan spun, and the flow of chakra within the Raikage's body became crystal clear in that moment.
Chakra was continuously concentrated in his arm, flowing through his pathways like a hundred rivers converging, surging toward the four most vulnerable and delicate fingers.
BOOM!
Overflowing lightning leaped and crackled at his fingertips amidst thunderous sounds!
If the Rasengan symbolizes the ultimate in nature transformation, then the Third Raikage's Hell Stab represents the ultimate in shape transformation.
There were no fancy tricks—it was simply the pure concentration of lightning chakra in his fingers.
However, this seemingly simple technique was something no one but him could accomplish—not even the future Fourth Raikage.
At the tip of his right arm, lightning-attribute chakra was compressed to its absolute limit, concentrated in his four fingers.
The resulting piercing power was like the sharpest divine weapon in the world, mercilessly tearing and piercing through anything that dared obstruct it!
"Lord Raikage's getting serious!"
Seeing that stance, A's eyes lit up. "Hell Stab—Four-Finger Nukite!"
This was the technique that made the Third Raikage famous—the one that allowed him to fight the rampaging Eight-Tails to a standstill. It involved concentrating lightning chakra in his fingers and executing a devastating thrust.
From the moment the Raikage assumed the Hell Stab stance, it was like a blazing sun sweeping away the gloom from the faces of the Cloud shinobi.
Deep down, every Cloud shinobi believed the Raikage would win!
"Kid... don't die on me!"
The Raikage lowered his center of gravity, assuming a charging stance. His eyes blazed like lightning itself, locking onto his target. "Hell Stab—Four-Finger Nukite!"
[End of Chapter 143]
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