Chapter 241: Terrifyingly Powerful Combination Ninjutsu

Whoosh!

Explosion Release Hunter concentrated his Chakra in his feet, bursting forward at extreme speed towards Muzuki. He ignored all other Ninja now, with only Muzuki in his eyes.

Even the same Bloodline Limit would be developed in different directions depending on the individual.

For example, both the Third Kazekage and Fourth Kazekage used Magnet Release, with the Third Kazekage preferring to control Iron Sand and the Fourth Kazekage preferring to control Gold Dust. Both leaned towards offense, while Troy of Kumogakure turned Magnet Release into a control ability.

Explosion Release Hunter didn’t look particularly burly. He didn’t have large muscles, wasn’t tall or strong, but his strength and speed were actually greater than average. While not naturally divine strength, it could be said he had natural great strength.

Therefore, Explosion Release Hunter ultimately integrated Explosion Release into his most proficient Taijutsu. Whether punching or kicking, he could create powerful explosions.

Originally, combining Explosion Release with Taijutsu was extremely dangerous, because Ninjutsu wouldn’t grant immunity just because it was self-released; the power of the explosion would also affect Explosion Release Hunter himself.

However, Explosion Release Hunter also possessed excellent Earth Release talent. He had practiced Earth Release’s Hardening Technique to an extremely proficient level, allowing him to use Earth Release’s Hardening even when using Explosion Release, preventing his body from being harmed by the Explosion Release.

Swish, swish, swish!!!

Muzuki took out a large number of Shuriken from his Ninja tool pouch and threw them towards Explosion Release Hunter.

Facing the sharp Shuriken glinting with cold light, Explosion Release Hunter merely dodged slightly, then allowed the Shuriken to strike his body.

Clang! Clang!

The Shuriken hit Explosion Release Hunter, not like hitting a person, but like hitting incredibly hard rock or steel, bouncing off one after another.

Muzuki was not surprised; his Appraisal had long since seen through all of Explosion Release Hunter’s skills. Muzuki knew all the abilities Explosion Release Hunter mastered like the back of his hand. After all, not everyone was like Hiruzen Sarutobi with a cluttered skill bar that was hard to remember all at once.

The reason for this futile effort was to make his battle with Explosion Release Hunter appear evenly matched, with both sides having their own strengths.

“Remember, the one who kills you is Explosion Release Hunter of Iwagakure!” Explosion Release Hunter concentrated Chakra in his fist, leaped up fiercely, and smashed it towards Muzuki.

Whoosh!

Rumble!!!

A huge explosion sounded, the ground was blown open by the terrifying explosive force, and dirt and gravel rapidly splattered in all directions. The cracking earth caused yellow dust to soar into the sky, and for a moment, a yellow mist filled the air, obscuring the view inside.

“That Lord should be fine, right?” A Konoha Ninja couldn’t help but look over with worry.

Such a large commotion, on their battlefield, could only be the fight between Muzuki and Explosion Release Hunter.

The yellow dust quickly dispersed with the wind, revealing Explosion Release Hunter, covered in dust, and Muzuki’s unharmed figure not far away.

“Your speed is decent. I hope you can dodge my attacks every time.” Explosion Release Hunter shook his fist, his gaze towards Muzuki becoming more serious.

Muzuki smiled without a word. This was nothing. To him, it wasn’t fast, as he hadn’t even used the fastest Thunder Breathing, only Rock Breathing and Shave just now.

Actually, Muzuki could resolve Explosion Release Hunter through close combat. Although Explosion Release Hunter’s Explosion Release was very powerful, Muzuki’s Rock Breathing combined with Eight Gates could overwhelm Explosion Release Hunter with sheer power.

But Muzuki didn’t want to expose overly strong Taijutsu abilities in this battle, because he hadn’t laid the groundwork for Taijutsu, and displaying too strong Taijutsu would seem abrupt.

Muzuki was preparing to build a persona as a Ninjutsu genius. He would use more Ninjutsu in the war to prove his strength.

“Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!”

Muzuki quickly formed hand signs and exhaled a giant fireball, about five meters high, towards Explosion Release Hunter.

Muzuki could make the Great Fireball Technique even larger, but this Ninjutsu usually doesn’t hit people, so there wasn’t much need for it.

“Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!”

Explosion Release Hunter chose not to dodge, but instead formed hand signs, then slammed his hand onto the ground, using Earth Release Chakra to control the ground to rise into a thick earth wall, blocking the Great Fireball Technique and also temporarily obscuring Muzuki’s view of Explosion Release Hunter.

The next moment, Explosion Release Hunter’s figure appeared on top of the Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall. He used the height of the Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall to pounce fiercely towards Muzuki, moving extremely fast.

“Water Release: Water Formation Wall!”

Muzuki quickly formed hand signs and then opened his mouth to release a large stream of water, forming a water wall to block Explosion Release Hunter.

Just then, a hand silently stretched out from where Muzuki was standing, swiftly grabbing towards Muzuki’s lower leg.

However, Muzuki seemed to sense something, and immediately flashed away, causing the surprise attack to miss.

“Such keen perception.” Explosion Release Hunter, who had missed, quickly emerged from underground, his brows slightly furrowed, feeling a bit tricky.

Fast burst speed and keen perception, Muzuki seemed to perfectly counter him.

“You really can’t underestimate these Ninja. On the surface, they all look reckless, but in reality, each one is more cunning than the last.” Muzuki sighed inwardly after dodging Explosion Release Hunter’s attack.

Explosion Release Hunter immediately used an Earth Clone after using Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall. The clone jumped onto the Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall to attack and distract him, while the main body used Earth Release to launch a surprise attack on him.

Explosion Release Hunter’s move might work on others, but under Muzuki’s black-framed glasses was a Byakugan that could see through things. All of Explosion Release Hunter’s actions were an open book to Muzuki.

“If this is all you have, then the victor of this battle will be me.”

While dodging, Muzuki swiftly created a Shadow Clone, then his main body formed hand signs to use Fire Release, while the Shadow Clone formed hand signs to use Wind Release.

“Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!” Muzuki concentrated a large amount of Chakra in his throat, then rapidly performed Nature Transformation, continuously spewing out a large amount of flames.

Intense flames burned fiercely, forming three monstrously large and hideous fire dragons.

Three massive fire dragons appeared, their dazzling firelight illuminating the surroundings. The orange-red flames seemed to incinerate everything they touched.

After the three giant fire dragons appeared, they rapidly charged towards Explosion Release Hunter, and at this moment, the Shadow Clone’s Wind Release was also completed.

“Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!”

The Shadow Clone opened its mouth and exhaled a huge gust of wind. The wind fueled the flames, instantly transforming the already terrifying three fire dragons into a sea of orange-red flames, pressing down on Explosion Release Hunter.

Actually, Muzuki’s Wind Release was quite ordinary, even considered poor among Jonin. Aside from pressure damage, he had nothing notable to show, but Muzuki’s Fire Release was strong, and he also had a proficient Combination Ninjutsu, so he had good experience with this.

Facing such a powerful Fire Release attack, Explosion Release Hunter was slightly dazed. The last time he saw such an exaggerated Fire Release was from Jiraiya, one of the Sannin. The difference was that Jiraiya wasn’t his opponent, but now Muzuki was.

Explosion Release Hunter wanted to retreat and dodge. It would be too unwise to directly withstand a Fire Release of this level.

But when Explosion Release Hunter felt a sensation of dampness, his expression suddenly changed drastically. Behind him was the Water Formation Wall that had not yet dissipated!

Explosion Release Hunter quickly looked around. He suddenly realized that there weren’t many Iwagakure Ninja around him, but there were many Konoha Ninja.

“Damn it, I chased too far.” Explosion Release Hunter thought it was bad. He had fallen for Muzuki’s trap.

Muzuki had been constantly dodging attacks without retaliating earlier, not because he lacked opportunity, but to lure him deep into enemy lines. Now, he had the Water Formation Wall behind him, many Konoha Ninja on both sides, and a surging sea of fire directly in front of him. He had only one option: block the sea of fire.

“Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!”

Explosion Release Hunter made a decisive move, quickly forming hand signs and using Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall. Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall only required three hand signs to cast, making it very fast, and he had no other choice.

Boom! Boom!

Thick earth walls rose in front and to the sides of Explosion Release Hunter, protecting him within.

Rumble!!!

The moment the earth walls rose, the sea of fire descended. A huge explosion sounded, and fierce firelight shot towards the sky. Thousands of Ninja on this battlefield could clearly see the powerful might of the exploding sea of fire.

The surrounding Iwagakure Ninja and Konoha Ninja all pulled back, to avoid being caught in the terrifying sea of fire.

“I didn’t expect Jonin Muzuki to have such powerful strength. The power of this Combination Ninjutsu is truly too strong.” A Konoha Jonin who knew Muzuki couldn’t help but exclaim.

Although Muzuki had a relatively low presence in Konoha, he had still attended several Jonin meetings, and with Minato’s connection, although he wasn’t very familiar with Muzuki, he still had an impression.

Since Muzuki was a Special Jonin at the Ninja Academy, his first impression of Muzuki was that his strength would be very ordinary. It wasn’t disrespect, but because Muzuki was a teacher at the Ninja Academy and also a Special Jonin.

These two identities combined were quite awkward. No one would believe you if you said you were strong; if you were strong, why would you still be a Special Jonin and teach at the Ninja Academy?

“Damn it, Lord Explosion Release Hunter wouldn’t…” An Iwagakure Ninja looked worriedly at the area enveloped by the sea of fire.

The overall strength of Konoha and Iwagakure on the field was comparable, but to prevent Explosion Release Hunter from being finished off, the Iwagakure Ninja desperately pushed the Konoha Ninja back.

Muzuki didn’t care about this. His low Chakra was only low in top-tier battles. He could use the Combination Ninjutsu he just used three more times without a problem.

When the flames dissipated, what was revealed was a scorched earth of black ash. The thick Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall had melted under the high temperature of the sea of fire, the Water Formation Wall Muzuki had used earlier was evaporated by the powerful flames, and Explosion Release Hunter himself lay on the ground, severely wounded and unable to get up, even his Earth Clone couldn’t be maintained and automatically dispersed.

Explosion Release Hunter struggled to try and get up, proving he still had a breath left, but he was too severely injured, unable to even support himself with his arms.

At this moment, Explosion Release Hunter was glad he had chosen the path of Taijutsu Explosion Release. This allowed him to develop powerful Hardening, making his body extraordinarily tough. Otherwise, he would have certainly died directly in that incredibly terrifying Fire Release.

After this battle, he probably wouldn’t dare to take a Fire Release head-on again, even though the power of ordinary Ninja’s Fire Release was not as great as his explosive impact.

Although he still had a good amount of Chakra left, Muzuki also put on a show of heavy breathing, with sweat constantly streaming down his forehead, looking like he had exerted great effort.

After all, Ninjutsu of this power was too strong for a Jonin. If he acted as if nothing happened, then there would be a problem.

Muzuki wanted to give everyone the impression that he was stronger than Explosion Release Hunter, but only marginally so, and that he won through strategy and operation, not by crushing Explosion Release Hunter with raw power.

Seeing that Muzuki seemed to be in poor condition, many Konoha Ninja spontaneously moved closer to Muzuki, to prevent any Iwagakure Ninja from attacking Muzuki and causing him injury.

Some Konoha Ninja used Ninjutsu on Explosion Release Hunter, who was lying on the ground, wanting to finish him off.

Although Explosion Release Hunter looked severely injured and on the verge of death, Ninja have tenacious vitality, and powerful Ninja even more so. It is very significant to completely kill an elite Ninja from an enemy Ninja Village.

The Iwagakure Ninja naturally wouldn’t stand by and watch their Ninja Village’s strongman be finished off. Many Iwagakure Ninja formed hand signs and used Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall, to defend the immobile Explosion Release Hunter from attacks.

Just as both sides were about to launch a new round of battle, centered on Explosion Release Hunter’s attack and defense, a sudden violent explosion occurred, followed by a tremor that shook the ground.

Rumble!!!

Everyone heard the enormous explosion, and the explosive light, a hundred times brighter than Muzuki’s Fire Release just now, bloomed in the distance.

“Tailed Beast Ball.” Muzuki’s eyes flickered, trying to sense the situation of the top-tier battlefield.

The distance was too great; the Byakugan could no longer see Jiraiya and their fight. The range of sensory Ninjutsu was further than the Byakugan.

A total of 9400 characters were written. It’s too late, I’m so sleepy, can’t write anymore. I’ll continue to work hard tomorrow. Also, a small request for monthly votes.