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Chapter 81 AB Combination
Chapter 81 AB Combination
Looking at the total setting value of 22 points, Genma immediately flipped through the log of the [Settings Collection].
"Kumakure decides to attack the Land of Fire —"
"They've arrived!"
Xuanma was unsure whether to be happy or sad.
Originally, the war between Konoha and Kumogakure wasn't supposed to start this early. Obviously, this butterfly effect has drastically changed things, causing Kumogakure to launch a war against Konoha ahead of schedule.
The initial settings for Iwagakure and Kumogakure launching wars against Sunagakure were far less favorable than they are now, demonstrating that Konoha is indeed different.
"Once the Hidden Cloud Village decides to launch a war, it will definitely send out a vanguard to launch a surprise attack first."
While drinking his soup, Genma pondered: "From Kumogakure to here, assuming we can maintain our combat strength, a rapid raid would take at least two and a half days."
"The village probably won't have enough time to fully assemble a border defense force."
In peacetime, it is impossible for Konoha to maintain a regular border defense force along the border of the Land of Fire.
For example, the border defense forces in the northwest of the Land of Fire were deployed after signs of war were shown in Iwagakure.
As Iwagakure's actions become increasingly significant, Konoha is investing more and more resources there.
Although no war broke out between the two sides, the clash between their intelligence personnel had already begun long ago.
Now that the Hidden Cloud Village is showing signs of war, the Hidden Leaf Village is responding immediately by drawing resources to form a border defense force in the north. This response is actually quite swift.
However, it is not so simple for a ninja village that has not yet entered a state of war to mobilize its forces.
Many ninja squads are on missions outside the village, so there aren't large numbers of ninjas waiting in the village.
Maruhoshi Kosuke and his team happened to be resting after finishing their mission, so they were sent over directly.
Next, small teams will be drawn in to build a complete defense.
However, this was clearly far less efficient than the mobilization of the Hidden Cloud Village, which was already engaged in war.
"My intelligence isn't enough to convince the village to urgently send troops over; it seems I'll have to deal with it myself."
After finishing the last bit of soup, Genma stood up: "Senior Mayama, I'll go and hand over the reins to my teacher first."
After saying that, he vanished in an instant.
Even when Mute tried to catch up, it was too late.
Genma quickly found his teacher, Hatake Sakumo, and got straight to the point: "Teacher, I'm feeling a bit uneasy, so I'd like to expand the surveillance area!"
Hatake Sakumo understood his disciple's meaning and nodded, saying, "Do as you see fit, but within your capabilities."
"Your teacher trusts your intuition, so keep up the good work!"
Xuanma nodded: "Understood!"
After watching Hatake Sakumo leave, Genma formed hand seals and created three shadow clones. These clones transformed into different birds and crossed the border of the Land of Fire, entering the Land of Hot Springs, the Land of Rice Fields, and the border area between the two countries to conduct surveillance.
After finishing these tasks, Genma looked at the [Settings] again.
With the settings in hand, you won't feel comfortable without spending them.
Especially when they feel that war is imminent, their sense of security suddenly weakens.
"I haven't figured out how to modify the spiritual and spiritual aspects yet. Perhaps we should look at other areas first?"
Genma's gaze fell upon each of the ninjutsu techniques.
"The distance of the Substitution Jutsu increases by 1 meter for every 1 point of the setting value, which is too low in cost-effectiveness. It would be better to make up for other shortcomings, such as visual obstruction."
In the end, Genma returned to the Substitute Technique.
The replacement modification is completely insufficient to meet the set value; only minor adjustments can be made first.
The current displacement distance is 20 meters. If the visual range is changed to the perception range, the practicality will increase again, and it will be even more difficult to crack.
Substitution Jutsu 2.0: Based on Substitution Jutsu version 1.0, it allows you to swap positions with any substance within your perception range.
8 points!
A visual limit of 8 points, Xuanma calmly modified.
Thus, the set value has 14 points remaining.
After thinking it over, Xuanma decided to practice the Transformation Technique.
Transformation 2.0: Based on Transformation 1.0, it allows for partial changes while still retaining the basic abilities of the transformed creature.
Consumes 5 points of the set value.
Xuanma has been confirmed to be modified.
In reality, the transformation technique itself can actually transform a part of the body.
For the most basic transformation technique, this is considered a failed transformation.
After the first modification, Genma tried an incomplete transformation.
For example, it may only have wings, or only have eagle eyes.
Unfortunately, it can transform, but it doesn't possess the ability.
That is, it can only produce wings but cannot fly, and it can only produce eagle eyes but does not possess the powerful visual ability of an eagle.
The 5-point setting is far less effective than the modifications to the Substitution Jutsu.
Once the modifications were complete, Xuanma immediately used a transformation technique to turn his eyes into eagle eyes.
The super-strong visual enhancement is equivalent to having the dynamic vision of the Sharingan.
After thinking for a moment, Xuanma transformed again.
This time, it not only has eagle eyes, but also a pair of falcon wings.
But Xuanma still has hands and feet.
boom!
With a flap of its wings, the air currents surged, and the black horse immediately took to the air.
"Great, now we can perform ninjutsu while flying in the air by forming hand seals."
Xuanma landed with a smile.
There are 9 setting points left. After thinking about it, Xuanma closed the [Settings] and decided to keep these setting points for the time being.
The rest of the time was spent on tedious patrols and waiting.
The following day, another ninja squad arrived.
But this is a pure Chunin squad.
On May 20, 46 of Konoha, three days after Kosuke and his group arrived, the third support team arrived, consisting of four Chunin.
At this point, there were a total of four ninja squads with 16 people on the northern and northeastern border.
Among them, only Sakumo Hatake and Masashi Sarutobi possess the rank of Jonin.
Genma and Maruboshi Kosuke are also added to the list of those with Jonin-level strength.
Although the monitoring range of the four squads has been expanded, Genma will still create shadow clones and use transformation techniques to extend the monitoring range to neighboring countries.
It was a little after 4 p.m. that day.
Just as Xuanma finished inspecting the traps and was about to prepare a temporary base, his expression changed slightly.
The memories of the shadow clone have returned.
On the other side of Kore-no-Kuni!
"Did the Cloud Ninja actually go all the way to the Land of Rice Fields before invading south?"
"No, they might have split up their forces!"
Xuanma's expression hardened, and he immediately formed a hand seal.
Spiritual communication!
Black runes spread out, the spell was formed, and with a bang, smoke exploded, revealing Sakumo Hatake, Shizune, and Aoba Yamashiro.
"Xuanma, is it the Cloud Ninja?"
"I asked Hatake Sakumo."
Genma nodded and quickly shared the information: "Yes, we've discovered Cloud Ninjas in the Land of Fields."
"The first squad is probably the perception squad responsible for reconnaissance, and behind them is a force of about 50 people."
"At their speed, they could break into the Land of Fire in as little as half an hour and engage in battle with Kosuke-senpai and the others."
Shizune exclaimed, "So fast? Aren't we too late?"
Yamashiro Aoba's expression was solemn: "I didn't expect the attack to start from that direction."
Xuanma shook his head: "I'm afraid it's more than that."
Sakumo Hatake asked, "Do you think there will be Cloud Ninja in our area too?"
Just as Xuanma was about to nod, the memories of his clone resurfaced in his mind, and he immediately shouted, "They're here!"
"They're moving very fast, about 80 people. Without a detection team ahead, they'll reach the trap area in 20 minutes at most!"
Sakumo Hatake decisively said, "Shizune, go and notify Ryohei's squad immediately."
Silently responded and immediately turned to leave.
Sakumo Hatake then said to Genma, "Genma, send a clone to support Kosuke and the others, at least bring them back here."
Xuanma raised his hand and formed a hand seal: "Master, that's exactly what I was planning to do."
He had just begun absorbing natural energy, and now that he had entered Immortal Mode, he immediately created a shadow clone.
The shadow clone leaped into the air, transforming into a falcon, and shot away like an arrow.
Upon seeing this, Hatake Sakumo ordered, "Let's go to Trap Zone 1 and engage them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them vanished from the spot.
After a while.
Xuanma and the other two stopped.
Sakumo Hatake stood on the ground, and a dozen meters to his left, Aoba Yamashiro was hidden among the trees.
Xuanma was on a tree branch about ten meters to the right.
Ahead lies Trap Zone 1, which contains explosive tag traps and ninja tool traps.
At this moment, the forest was quiet, and even the insects, ants, birds, and beasts seemed to sense the chilling atmosphere and hid away.
The waiting time was agonizing, even making one lose track of how fast time was passing.
After an unknown amount of time, Genma and Yamashiro Aoba simultaneously shouted, "They're here!"
Sakumo Hatake's gaze sharpened, and he reached for his sword.
On the tree branch, Genma suddenly sensed something, looked up, and immediately shouted, "Watch out! It's a large-scale lightning release!"
As soon as he finished speaking, bolts of lightning descended from the sky and crashed into the dense forest.
Click!
Boom!
The tree was split open and burst into flames.
A trap was struck by lightning, and the sword in his hand shot out in all directions.
Some detonation tag traps also become completely ineffective in the flash of lightning.
Xuanma and his two companions retreated more than thirty meters before stopping, only to find the area in front of them in complete disarray, rendering the trap essentially ineffective.
Immediately following was the sound of something cutting through the air, and figures rushed over from the original trap area.
Before the person even arrived, a large number of shuriken flew towards them, including many kunai carrying explosive tags.
Rumble!
The detonation tag was triggered, forcing Xuanma and his two companions to dodge once more.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Yunren rushed forward and surrounded the three in an instant.
Transformation Technique—Hawkeye!
Lightning Release Chakra Mode!
The moment Genma finished his pre-battle preparations, two Cloud Ninjas appeared on his left and right, and then simultaneously swung their swords.
Just before being hit, Genma switched positions with the Cloud Ninja on his left.
puff!
Blood splattered, and the Cloud Ninja screamed as his arm was severed by his own comrade. The Cloud Ninja on the right was stunned, but Xuanma had already appeared beside him, grabbing the back of his neck with one hand and lifting him up with force, throwing him into the third Cloud Ninja who was attacking from the air.
The clouds in the sky were startled and quickly changed their attack to a support mission.
But just as he caught his companion, his hand suddenly went light, and his companion turned into an enemy.
"you----"
Yunren was shocked, and then his voice was blocked in his throat as Xuanma grabbed him by the neck and pressed him down from the air.
Boom!
The ground collapsed, and smoke and dust billowed.
At this moment, three Cloud Ninja charged into the dust and smoke, heading straight for Xuanma. The Cloud Ninja whose position had been replaced cried out in alarm, "Watch out, he—"
——Hehe~」
The screaming Yun Ren stared wide-eyed, raised his hand to cover his neck, but could not stop the gushing blood.
The smoke and dust had dissipated, and the three Cloud Ninja who had charged in turned around to see that Xuanma had already completed his hand seals.
Magical - Spider Binding!
The three Cloud Ninja who were about to charge immediately found themselves unable to move.
After completing the hand seals, Xuanma suddenly drew his sword and turned around.
clang!
Blades clashed, sparks flew!
acquaintance!
Gui Che coldly shouted, "So you were here after all!"
"Your Lightning Release technique is indeed the same as the Raikage's; it's our Cloud Village's Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
Genma didn't speak, but suddenly switched the positions of the ninja swords in his and Kitetsu's hands.
Kitetsu was stunned. Looking down, he saw that Yufeng Genma's ninja sword had already pierced his body, and lightning swept over his entire body, rendering him speechless.
What happened?
What kind of ninjutsu is this?
I didn't even notice this technique when I was in Konoha!
Guiche stared wide-eyed, then collapsed in resentment.
Xuanma drew his sword, and in a flash, the three Cloud Ninja who had been immobilized fell to the ground.
He swept his light across the entire battlefield, where his teachers, Hatake Sakumo and Yamashiro Aoba, were both under siege.
Moreover, not all the Cloud Ninja are here; some have already crossed this route and continued south.
With a raised hand seal, Xuanma created two shadow clones.
咻咻 咻 ~
The shadow clone pounced out, heading straight for Hatake Sakumo and Yamashiro Aoba.
Meanwhile, Xuanma turned south and chased after the Cloud Ninja.
After a while.
The figure of the Cloud Ninja came into view ahead.
The Yunren also sensed someone approaching from behind. Someone immediately turned around and exclaimed in astonishment, "This guy—!"
"This Lightning Release technique is exactly the same as the Raikage's Lightning Release chakra mode!"
"Could it be—"
Realizing what had happened, he exclaimed in shock, "It's that Konoha Ranga! That guy really stole the Raikage's secret technique!"
One by one, the Cloud Ninjas stopped and turned to look at the Wind-Riding Black Horse that had come after them.
"It is indeed Lord Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
"Damn it, the intelligence wasn't fake!"
"How did this guy do that?"
"This level of Lightning Release, while not as powerful as the Third Raikage's, is still—everyone be careful, this guy is no ordinary opponent, don't underestimate him!"
The thirty or forty Cloud Ninjas were somewhat surprised and turned around one after another.
Seeing the Wind-Riding Black Horse charging towards them without stopping, the Cloud Ninja immediately formed hand seals and cast a spell.
Lightning Release: Lightning Pillar!
A blinding light erupted in the forest, and Xuanma's vision was instantly filled with a blinding white light, causing him to stop immediately.
咻咻 咻 ~
A sharp whooshing sound rang out as Genma closed his eyes and swung his sword, knocking away a large number of shuriken.
Two Cloud Ninja seized the opportunity and launched a surprise attack from the left and right.
puff!
The two Cloud Ninja stared wide-eyed at their ninja swords piercing each other's bodies, in disbelief.
The Substitution Technique 2.0 allows Genma to teleport even when he is blinded.
"What happened?"
"Could it be an illusion?"
"It's not an illusion; this guy seems to have switched places with Damoy just now."
"Space-time ninjutsu?"
"Damn it, this wasn't in the intelligence!"
Exclamations of surprise rang out one after another.
Xuanma smiled slightly, his eyes still closed, but his figure disappeared again.
"Ah~"
"So fast!"
"This isn't your average Lightning Release: Body Flicker Technique; this guy can teleport right next to us!"
"Scatter, ah~"
"Damn it, there's no way to break through his defenses!"
"This isn't Lightning Release Chakra Mode!"
Screams and shouts echoed through the forest.
Xuanma is like a death god descending upon the world; every flash of its wings takes away a life.
With Lightning Release Chakra Mode + Substitution Jutsu 2.0 + Indestructible Body, no one can stand a chance against him.
Even though he reacted after Xuanma switched places with him, he could only die in despair because of Xuanma's invulnerable body.
When Sakumo Hatake and Aoba Yamashiro arrived, they found a field of corpses.
"Xuanma, are you alright?"
Seeing that Yu Feng Xuanma's armor was damaged, Yamashiro Aoba was surprised.
Genma smiled and said, "I'm fine, I'm not injured."
Two knife wounds on his chest cut through his breastplate and the clothes underneath, but didn't even break the skin.
The arm guard on his left arm was severed, but his arm itself was unharmed.
It must be said that there are also Lightning Release experts among the Cloud Ninja, who can break through his Lightning Release armor and cut through his clothes.
But that's all there is to it.
Of course, he hadn't yet activated his Lightning Release Chakra Mode to its maximum.
Hatake Sakumo carefully examined his disciple to confirm that he was indeed unharmed, secretly letting out a sigh of relief. Then, his gaze swept across the chaotic battlefield: "Were they all dealt with?"
Xuanma shook his head: "Several of them must have escaped."
Sakumo Hatake's expression turned solemn: "This should only be the enemy's advance force. Rest immediately and seize the time to recover your strength."
Genma and Yamashiro Aoba nodded in unison.
Just then, a voice came from behind them. The three of them turned around and saw Shizune arriving with Ryohei's team.
at the same time.
The northern border of the Land of Fire.
The AB team from Kumogakure led the Kumo ninja across the border of the Land of Rice and into the Land of Fire.