Uchiha Akaishi Tour

Chapter 321 Surprise Attack!

April 10th, Konoha Year 38, early morning.

Underground, Akaishi slowly used the "Submerged in Mud" technique to soften the soil and reduce the disturbances caused by his stealth, approaching Ooshi in the command center.

100 meters — 50 meters — 40 meters — 35 meters —

Akaishi stopped at this distance!

At this distance, Akaishi could sense Rōshi's location and even knew that he was sitting cross-legged, probably refining chakra or meditating. What Akaishi sensed was not the fluctuation of chakra, but the fluctuation of the earth, so he only felt the "posture".

Although Lao Zi wasn't sitting on the ground, sitting on the bed or the bed on the ground—it was the same thing.

Based solely on this sensory effect, it's impossible to distinguish who is who. However, Minato had already informed Akaishi of each person's corresponding chakra intensity, so Akaishi knew that this was Rōshi and also knew the locations of the other three Jonin.

Chishi did not approach any further, lest he alert the enemy.

but--

"Hmm?" Old Zi opened his eyes, still sensing something.

To—an enemy whose very existence is uncertain!

Akaishi noticed that Rōshi had woken up and couldn't help but curse inwardly—the Jinchūriki was just too perceptive.

This is still because Rōshi is not a perfect Jinchūriki, and his relationship with the Four-Tails is not as harmonious as that of Bunpuku and Shukaku. Otherwise, the Four-Tails could have given him a clear warning at this time!

Even now, Lao Zi vaguely sensed "hostility," but he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.

At this point, Akaishi no longer hesitated.

Although the main body did not move, the six clones had already made their moves!

Earth Release: Earth Opening and Rising Ridge - Six clones, in pairs, arrived at the locations of the three Jonin, and then—

One clone formed hand seals and used this "Rank B Earth Release Ninjutsu" to lift a huge rock pillar from the ground: the other clone was lifted up along with it!

With three deafening booms, each of the three Jonin's positions was shattered by a massive rock pillar.

Apart from the Kamisuru clan who were on night patrol, who instinctively stepped back to avoid the attack after feeling the earth tremble, the other two Jonin were hit squarely!

That's not all. Suddenly, a large amount of soil and two mirror-shaped red stones erupted from the top of the rock pillar!

That's right, because of Minato's reminder, Akaishi prepared to rush out at a faster speed to avoid being discovered when he got close to the ground.

When rising from the ground, the fastest thing Akaishi could think of was to use ninjutsu to prop himself up!

The reason there are two mirror images of Red Stone isn't because both clones have been deployed, but rather—

The clone that was pushed out immediately "shattered," but because of the characteristics of the mirror clone, it split into two even after shattering!

Putting aside the water flow, the two Iwa ninja who were resting were suddenly jolted awake by that thick rock pillar. Even though they were on guard and hadn't fallen into a deep sleep, they were awakened as soon as the red stone's ninjutsu fluctuations appeared, but it was too late to dodge.

Not only was I thrown into the air in my sleep, but while my mind was still foggy, two large, bright red hands appeared beside me and slapped me from above and below!

"Earth Release·Earth Style Wall!"

"Light and Heavy Rock Technique!"

With this fully equipped ambush setup, both Iwa ninja Jonin demonstrated the qualities expected of Jonin, immediately forming hand seals the moment they awoke; otherwise, they would have been too late to react to the strange giant hand.

Click, click—slap, slap! Both pairs of Akaishi's mirror clones successfully "high-fived" at this moment.

The first pair of Akashi formed an Earth Flow Wall between their palms using chakra, but—

The two Susanoo hands slammed down, shattering the "Earth Flow Wall" along with it, and the fate of the Iwa ninja inside was immediately unknown!

The other pair of Akaishi's targets were a bit smarter; at the crucial moment, they actually used the "Light and Heavy Rock Technique" to amplify the gravity they experienced, accelerating their descent and dodging the attack.

The Jonin of the Upper Stream, although he dodged the first attack because he was not resting, did not handle the two Akaishi mirror clones with much ease afterward.

"The Hive Technique!"

The upstream water flow controlled a large number of bees, causing them to spew out a sticky, reddish-brown liquid in an attempt to control the enemy's movements, but—

Even the Third Kazekage's Iron Sand Technique couldn't trap Susanoo, so the secretions of these bees certainly couldn't!

With a swift slash of its crimson hand, the seemingly viscous and solidified slime was shattered, and the two clones continued their upward assault on the flowing water.

At the same time, as soon as "Opening the Land and Raising the Ridge" was launched, Old Purple reacted and wanted to provide support, but—

Earth Release: Opening the Earth and Raising the Ridge!

Lao Zi immediately felt the "opening up of the earth and rising of the moat" vibration coming from beneath his feet.

"Using Earth Release against me? How arrogant!" Old Purple immediately began forming hand seals.

The goal isn't to directly defend against Akaishi's attacks, but rather—

Earth Escape Technique: Earthquake Core!

Old Zi slapped both hands directly onto the floor of the room.

The next moment, a section of the ground around Lao Zi collapsed instantly!

"Earthquake Core" uses the power of earth vibrations to make the earth rise and fall. Usually, it makes the earth rise, but now Old Purple is making the ground beneath his feet fall, intending to suffocate the attackers below.

Generally speaking, being attacked by earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique used to attack people who are underground) while lurking underground is indeed a very disadvantageous tactical position.

Especially now that the red stone was trying to lift itself up, the rock and soil above it have subsided and compacted, creating a situation where it is sandwiched between two sides.

The momentum to strike!

but----

Crack! Crack! Old Zi's expression froze. He saw the ground, which had been compacted by the sinking, gradually cracking open.

With a bang, Old Purple dodged from his spot, and in his place, Red Stone, clad in crimson Susanoo, emerged from the ground!

The all-around defense of "Susanoo" allowed Akaishi to remain in good condition despite the impact, and it was also thanks to "Susanoo" that he was able to withstand the pressure.

The force pierced through the ground —

"Uchiha—it's you?" Azi was taken aback when she recognized the person.

At first glance, Rōshi only recognized him as Uchiha—but then, Rōshi completely recognized Uchiha Akashi!

Although Akaishi is taller and stronger than he was two years ago, and his appearance is more mature and resolute, Roshi still recognized this Konoha boy who had just participated in the Chunin Exams when he was a guest examiner!

"Yo, Chief Examiner Old Purple, long time no see." Akaishi said, grinning with a "battle-loving" smile, while the three-pointed stare in his eyes spun around and he lunged at Old Purple.

Old Purple's eyes glazed over for a moment, but he quickly regained his senses and exchanged a few blows with "Susanoo"—

At this moment, Lao Zi's heart was also in turmoil.

He had high hopes for Akaishi back then, but he never imagined that this young man would be able to stand in front of him like this just two years later!

Although Lao Zi didn't think he really couldn't deal with this brat, the thought of the difference between the past two years made his heart sink.

"It seems that this time, Lord Tsuchikage—" Old Purple had just begun to say something.

Just then, Lao Zi suddenly froze, and saw—

A blond figure had already arrived behind Lao Zi, and the kunai was aimed at the back of his neck!

It was Minato Namikaze who, upon sensing Akaishi's ninjutsu, immediately rushed over.

Although everyone used the sounds of battle as the signal to attack, Minato was the first to intervene in the battlefield, even faster than the three Jonin.

Minato's kunai was blocked with a snap.

It wasn't that Lao Zi used any blocking stance, but rather—his body was instantly covered with a layer of "lava"-like outer layer!

Not only did it block the kunai, but the intense heat instantly destroyed them, forcing Minato to retreat.

Lava Release Chakra Mode!

This is a secret technique of Kumogakure that Roshi used the power of the tailed beasts to imitate.

It doesn't stimulate the nerve speed like "Lightning Release Chakra Mode," but it's not just as simple as being covered by "Lava Release Chakra"!

Hu Laozi's fiery red tail lashed out, but Minato had already disappeared from the spot. One of the tails struck the ground, leaving a scorch mark!

This is actually also the "tailed beast's cloak"!

It also enhances the body's speed and strength.

After being forced back, Shuimen retreated directly backward.

"I'll leave the rest to you—" Minato's voice rang in Akaishi's ears.

At this moment, Yang Yong and Gong Zhijiu were also in place!

The originally agreed-upon tactic was for three Uchiha Jonin to first restrain the Jinchuriki, and ideally, completely suppress his Tailed Beast.

Akashi's mirror clone ambushed three Jonin. These Chunin had to assist Akashi's mirror clone while also dealing with a large number of Iwa and Kusanagi Chunin.

As for Akimichi Tokifu, we need to first launch a strong attack on the sealing techniques at the stronghold to prevent the Iwa ninja from taking advantage of the terrain later.

Furthermore, once the Jinchūriki transforms into a Tailed Beast, Akimichi Torifu should step in to take its place.

Minato wasn't disobeying orders; he was just trying to hold off Rōshi for Akaishi before the others arrived!

Yang Yong and Gong Zhijiu couldn't help but glance at Shuimen at this moment. How come this kid is so fast?

No, it should just be that—because he had better chemistry with Akaishi, he was able to anticipate the timing of his attack?

A reasonable guess flashed through their minds, but there was no time to think about it further.

The three pairs of Sharingan surrounded Rōshi, who was cloaked in the tailed beast's cloak!

Tomoe markings were constantly flashing in Rōshi's eyes, clearly a mental countermeasure against the Tomoe markings in the eyes of the target of this illusion. People without the Sharingan could not see them.

Because he was targeted by Akaishi from the start, Roshi didn't have time to fully transform into a tailed beast. His connection with the tailed beast was suppressed, and he had no opportunity to do so.

However, even with his "blank sanba Sharingan" in terms of genjutsu, he couldn't control the jinchūriki for the time being.

"I'll hold them off!" Akaishi charged straight at them.

Rōshi, under the "Lava Release Chakra Mode," was incredibly hot all over, making it impossible for ordinary ninjas to get close in close combat. However, Akaishi was protected by "Susanoo," so of course he wasn't afraid of a clash!