I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 140 The Rock Giant! (Fourth update, 1.4 words, please vote!)

The pitch-black bullet tore through space and struck him like lightning.

Onoki originally intended to form hand seals for defense and use the unparalleled destructive power of Dust Release to eliminate the opponent's attack.

However, the attack speed of the Spiral Shadow Cannon is simply too fast.

Even a ninja like Onoki didn't have enough time to form hand seals and unleash ninjutsu, and could only use the flight effect of "Super Light Heavy Rock Technique" to quickly dodge.

The spindle-shaped energy projectile formed by the [Spiral Shadow Kill Cannon] continued to fly forward, hitting the magma on the ground below and instantly triggering a shower of magma droplets.

Nara Rinka didn't seem to care at all and continued to raise his hands.

Instead of using the high-powered [Spiral Shadow Kill Cannon], he used the even faster [Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet]!

The extremely high-frequency [Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullets] shot towards Onoki, the pitch-black spiraling bullets covering the sky, seemingly aiming to turn the Third Hokage of Iwagakure into a tattered doll.

Faced with the speed and frequency of the Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet, Onoki still couldn't find any opportunity to form hand seals. He could only dodge irregularly in the sky like a stray dog.

The suppressive effect of unsealed ninjutsu on sealed ninjutsu is evident.

Recalling the battle with the shadow clones.

While dodging, Onoki kept a close eye on the trajectory of the black bullets to avoid being ambushed from behind by the unsportsmanlike youngsters again.

The intense commotion caused by that [Spiral Shadow Kill Cannon] had caught the attention of the Four-Tails.

Having already taken control of Old Purple's body, the Four-Tails suddenly turned its head and looked at Nara Rinka and Onoki, who were fighting. Its huge beast eyes stared straight at the latter.

Compared to Nara's Osmanthus Garden.

The Four-Tails clearly has a stronger impression of Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, and harbors more hatred towards him.

Without any hand seals, the Four-Tails simply unleashed the inherent power of a tailed beast.

Its fists slammed heavily into the earth, and the incredibly violent Lava Release chakra spread into the ground, creating another pool of scalding, flowing magma.

The lava gathered into the shape of a small volcano and spewed towards Onoki, who was constantly flying and dodging in the sky.

Lava Release: Scorching River Eruption!

The scorching hot magma shot into the sky and crashed powerfully towards Onoki.

Facing the volcanic lava attacking from below, Onoki was not alarmed but delighted. He quickly manipulated the "Super Light Heavy Rock Technique" and flew to the other side of the volcanic lava.

He used the lava attack of the four-tailed fox as a defensive barrier between him and Nara Rinka!

The Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet, when fired into the volcanic lava, only stirred up a tiny amount of "magma droplets".

It couldn't even penetrate the magma barrier; the chakra contained within the [Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet] was completely exhausted by the scorching heat of the Lava Release chakra.

Thanks to this opportunity, Onoki finally got a very brief respite.

Without hesitation, he formed a hand gesture and created a shadow clone that was identical to his original body.

Onoki knew very well that he alone had absolutely no way to fight back against the Konoha Black Beast.

The opponent's unreasonable, unmarked bullet attack was very similar to the Second Mizukage Hozuki Gengetsu's "Water Gun Technique".

Add to that the eerie, inexplicable dark environment just now.

Onoki really had the illusion that he had encountered the reincarnation of the Second Mizukage...

With his reaction speed and flying ability, Onoki was able to barely keep up with his opponent, but he was unable to retaliate.

Meanwhile, Rōshi, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki whom they had originally found as both "bodyguard" and "teammate," has now completely betrayed them.

When a tailed beast is out of control, Onoki doesn't have the ability to subdue it.

He does have the ability to send the Four-Tails to meet the Sage of Six Paths with a single dust escape...

In this situation, Onoki could only "create" an assistant to give him a chance to catch his breath and fight.

Although creating shadow clones consumes a huge amount of chakra...

But this was a last resort!

Onoki's shadow clone also understood its mission. The moment it was created, it immediately used the "Super Light Heavy Rock Technique" and added its gravity-reducing effect to its main body to reduce the main body's consumption.

next moment.

One Ōnoki climbed onto the back of another Ōnoki, forming a rather peculiar duo.

Nara Rinka manipulated the [Shadow Creature], leaping over the magma barrier created by the Four-Tailed Fox, and continued to search for trouble with Onoki.

He has some interest in the Four-Tails.

However, it is far below the Five-Tails.

In addition, he had just completed an A-rank ninja battle against the Four-Tails Jinchuriki.

Nara Rinka simply ignored the existence of the Four-Tails and focused his energy on dealing with Onoki alone.

If Ōnoki were truly left on this battlefield...

Nara Rinka felt he could skip the "bloodline limit" step and proceed with his plan for the bloodline elimination in Iwagakure!

However, when Nara Rinkei saw Ōnoki's condition, he couldn't help but be stunned.

"Is this how the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure fights?"

Nara Rinka temporarily suspended the release of [Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet].

Onoki's agility far exceeded expectations; [Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet] alone could not pose a threat to him.

We must consider other winning strategies...

Just like the two-person teamwork they just had with [Spiral Shadow Phantom]...

"Kids from Konoha, don't get too cocky!"

Onoki is still Onoki; even in his disheveled state, he remains stubbornly true to himself.

"If it weren't for the Four-Tails—"

"If it weren't for the Four-Tails, you would have been dead just now, Onoki."

Nara Ranka suddenly fired a [Spiral Shadow Bullet].

Onoki carried Onoki and nimbly dodged, while also successfully defending against the black bullets fired from behind by the Shadow Clone.

really.

The same technique has no effect on the Tsuchikage...

"That sharp-tongued brat!"

Onoki was so angry he was grinding his teeth.

At this moment, the four tails below once again caused a violent disturbance.

Once it enters its full tailed beast form, the Four-Tails' size advantage is amplified, and coupled with its incredibly powerful Lava Release, it can cause earth-shattering effects with just a few gestures.

"Molten Core: Needle at the Bottom of the Sea!"

The Four-Tails manipulates the magma on the surrounding earth, gathering it in its hand and then transforming it into a Lava Release chakra weapon resembling a club.

The red-haired giant ape brandished its Lava Release staff, continuously hurling massive, high-temperature Lava Release spheres at Onoki in the sky, forcing the latter to dodge repeatedly.

【Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet】!

Seeing this situation, Nara Rinkachi decisively changed his tactics.

The aim is not to inflict effective damage on Onoki.

But at the very least, you should slow down the opponent's movement.

Although Onoki couldn't distinguish between the Spiral Shadow Piercing Bullet and the Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet, he knew he absolutely couldn't touch those pitch-black bullets.

Otherwise, the scene that just happened during the [Darkness Travel Technique] could very well repeat itself.

The two Onoki cooperated with each other, their minds in perfect harmony, weaving back and forth amidst the combined attacks of the flying Spiral Shadow Binding Bullets and Lava Release: Sea Needle.

Until it's almost impossible to avoid.

Onoki, who was being carried on his back, quickly formed hand seals, palms facing outwards, and a small, square chakra energy shield appeared in front of him.

"Dust Release: Particle Style - Detachment Technique!"

Whether it's the pitch-black bullet of [Spiral Shadow Binding Bullet] or the lava fragments of "Lava Needle at the Bottom of the Sea".

Upon touching the cube-shaped space created by the "Original Realm Stripping Technique," it was completely decomposed into nothingness, resulting in an extremely violent explosion.

Boom!

Flames burst forth across the sky.

The resulting violent shockwave pushed back the remaining magma fragments that had been bombarding this area, while the black projectiles that had been fired at the same time had their power diminished and lost their effectiveness in the explosion.

Onoki's main body took a slight breath, but his nerves did not relax at all.

The experienced Third Tsuchikage was well aware of his own situation.

If I stay here and get entangled with that Konoha brat, I'll inevitably face immense combat pressure...

But if we don't stay here...

Ōnoki glanced down at the furious red baboon.

"Damn beast!"

The Four-Tails and its Jinchuriki are related to the "Tailed Beast Balance Strategy" that has been prevalent among the Five Great Nations of the Shinobi World in recent decades.

Once Iwagakure loses the Four-Tails, it's as if it has lost an "ultimate weapon" that could deter other countries.

The four tails must not be lost!

"It seems we can only continue to delay, and then..."

Onoki sighed inwardly, feeling that he was somewhat disgracing his reputation in his later years.

"We are waiting for reinforcements from the village to arrive."

Given Onoki's personality, he would absolutely not accept support from the rear.

However, Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) still devised various preventative measures specifically for this operation.

The possibility of the Tsuchikage and the Four-Tails Jinchuriki's operation failing is very low, but it is by no means impossible.

Considering this situation, Iwagakure specially arranged for a ninja to meet Onoki and Roshi.

Nara Rinka was unaware of Onoki's personal thoughts.

He simply cooperated with the enraged Four-Tails, constantly launching attacks on Onoki.

Speaking of which, the Nara clan's true specialty is playing a support/control style!

Time passes little by little.

Nara Rinka, Yotsuhiro, and Onoki fought fiercely in this area for an unknown period of time.

It's unclear whether it was because they had completely vented their anger, or because continuing the fight would seriously endanger the Jinchūriki's life.

The Four-Tails' attack frequency gradually stopped.

After releasing the final Tailed Beast Ball to the outside world.

The four-tailed creature's consciousness swiftly retreated back into the seal.

All that remained was the ravaged earth and the unconscious Old Zi.

After dodging the Tailed Beast Ball, Onoki immediately flew towards Rōshi on the ground.

Nara's Plover Campaign followed a similar approach.

He does have some interest in the Four-Tails.

If we have the opportunity to obtain such a good research subject as the "Four-Tails Jinchuriki".

Nara would not refuse.

Seeing that his flight speed was not as fast as Nara Rinka's, Onoki decisively stopped in mid-air and formed hand seals at top speed.

"Dust Release: Particle Style - Detachment Technique!"

Dust Release chakra, shaped like a cone, gathered between Onoki's palms and unleashed a white beam of light as fast as thunder, striking the path ahead of Nara Rinka.

They sensed a threat from Dust Release.

The Nara campaign was forced to halt.

And at this time.

Onoki's shadow clone approached the unconscious Roshi first, grabbed him, and stood firmly on the ground.

Meanwhile, Onoki's main body immediately returned to his shadow clone's side after releasing "Dust Release: Particle Style" to protect the Four-Tails.

The two Onoki firmly guarded the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Rōshi, in the middle.

Seeing this, Nara Rinka stopped what he was doing and looked down at the two Iwagakure ninjas from his high vantage point.

"That serious expression, like a monkey protecting a banana, is really interesting, Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure."

Nara Rinka sensed his remaining chakra, silently raised his right hand, and a dark, deep-colored bullet condensed in his palm once more.

"But even when we joined forces with the Four-Tails, you still couldn't defeat me."

"Now that you've lost the Four-Tails' assistance, how can you possibly win this battle?"

[Spiral Shadow Kill Cannon]!

The Yin-escaping cannonball had barely left the barrel when it was fired.

A strong, resonant voice rang out from behind Onoki.

"Earth Release: Rigid Form Technique!"

next moment.

A massive rock giant, several meters tall and incredibly muscular, emerged from the depths of the earth and stood firmly in front of Onoki and Rōshi.

Boom!

The Spiral Shadow Cannon struck the surface of the rock giant, creating only a crater, which was then completely restored by the replenishment of Earth Release chakra.

This scene resembles the rock fortress formed by the previous bombardment of "Tsuchi-go-do-no-kami".

"An unexpected supporter..."

Nara Rinka frowned slightly as he looked at the burly man who emerged from behind Onoki.

"Onoki, I underestimated your shamelessness."

"Bringing the Four-Tails Jinchuriki is bad enough, but now they've even called in a Jonin for backup..."

"Why don't you just bring all the ninjas from the Iwagakure front over here and join me in planning this!"

Despite Nara Rinka's ridicule, Onoki showed not a trace of unusual emotion on his face.

"This is war, Konoha brats."

Onoki's eyes remained as resolute as ever.

"I don't care if you call me despicable or anything like that."

Huang Tu, who had rushed over from the front lines of Iwagakure, glanced at his father beside him but said nothing.

Nara Rinka looked at the "large bodyguard" next to Onoki and had no more expectations for completing the battle mission, but still tried to fire another [Spiral Shadow Kill Cannon] in Onoki's direction.

However, Huang Tu simply manipulated the giant formed by the "Gangli Style Technique" and safely blocked the Yin Escape cannonball, just as before.

Taking this opportunity, Onoki's shadow clone formed hand seals and summoned another clay dragon head.

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet Technique!"

Protected by the rock giant formed by the "Giant Technique", Onoki completely returned to his role as a "turret mage".

A barrage of rocks and mud bombs rained down from the sky.

Nara Rinka manipulated the [shadow creature] to evade Onoki's ninjutsu attack.

And by using shadow clones to delay the enemy without worrying about chakra consumption.

Onoki and Yotsuchi, carrying the unconscious Old Purple, immediately burrowed underground and left.

[Target detected has moved out of combat range]

Speedrun!

You have speedrunned the A-rank mission [Libra - Onoki]!

You have obtained a Grade B [Ninja Scroll]!

Served at four o'clock!

As of this chapter, all outstanding updates have been paid off!

We're debt-free now!

(End of this chapter)