[Water Style — Water Dragon Bullet Technique]
The traces of water scattered on the ground fluctuated slightly, and in the next instant, a giant dragon made of water appeared out of thin air. After circling in the air, it attacked Chao Yanqian from above.
"Pu!"
Dragged by a mist shinobi, the unsuspecting Chao Yanqian was directly hit by the water dragon. The water dragon, infused with chakra, smashed the ground and created a huge pit.
Seeing all this, the four masked Kirigakure Anbu did not feel any relief.
The opponent was someone who could unleash the Three-Tails in Kirigakure, shatter a large number of buildings, and retreat calmly. If such a person could be killed by a mere [Water Dragon Bullet], then the higher-ups of Kirigakure wouldn't have such headaches over Chao Yanqian.
Sure enough, Chao Yanqian's figure instantly appeared behind a shadowy member of the Kirigakure Anbu, and while throwing a special kunai, his right fist smashed into the Anbu's body.
The Anbu turned sideways, evading Chao Yanqian's attack, and drew his ninjatō with both hands, counterattacking from Chao Yanqian's blind spot.
Chao Yanqian charged forward into the opponent's chest, striking fiercely with his elbow between the chest and abdomen.
Although it was just a simple blow, with the technique of the [Monster Strength Fist], once hit by Chao Yanqian, unless possessing a particularly strong body or using protective ninjutsu, no one could withstand the attack.
"Boom!"
Without suspense, the Kirigakure Anbu was sent flying by Chao Yanqian's strike. His body hit the ground, smashing cracks into it, and after a few convulsions, he stopped breathing.
The Anbu were truly different from ordinary shinobi. This Anbu appeared to be at least jōnin level, and compared to a regular shinobi, he had far richer combat experience.
However, once engaged in close combat by Chao Yanqian, unless Chao Yanqian missed, few could survive his blows. That was the terror of the [Monster Strength Fist].
"Chao Yanqian, after doing something so heinous, you still dare to show up before us? Do you think so little of Kirigakure?" a cold voice asked from the Anbu.
"Ha! Is that something a shinobi should say?" Chao Yanqian mocked. "This is war. Do you think it's a child's game between ninja?"
"What is your purpose for appearing here this time?" the Kirigakure Anbu asked coldly.
"Killing! Isn't it obvious?" Chao Yanqian said helplessly. "Everyone said it's wartime. Besides killing, what else would I be doing on the battlefield?"
That said, the Kirigakure Anbu's words made Chao Yanqian more vigilant.
Clearly, Kirigakure still had resourceful individuals. They realized that Chao Yanqian's sudden reappearance indicated he was likely carrying out some secret mission.
Chao Yanqian had been hiding in Konoha for three months previously, and now he suddenly appeared and was massacring Kirigakure shinobi. If Konoha had no secret plan to target Kirigakure's leadership, no one would believe it.
However, due to the fury of Kirigakure's ordinary ninjas, the higher-ups had no choice but to dispatch teams to pursue Chao Yanqian.
At the same time, Kirigakure's higher-ups also sent out Anbu to investigate Chao Yanqian's true objectives.
In fact, during the three months that Chao Yanqian had been hiding in Konoha, the official statement from Konoha's leadership was that he was imprisoned. Although few believed it, it at least expressed Konoha's attitude an unwillingness to use tailed beasts in war.
Seeing Chao Yanqian's relaxed manner, the Kirigakure Anbu exchanged hand signs with each other.
"Are you preparing to retreat?" Chao Yanqian asked.
Although he didn't fully understand the meaning behind the gestures, he could easily guess.
The Kirigakure Anbu said nothing, but that was indeed their plan.
A user of the [Flying Thunder God Technique] was not someone they could defeat with their current forces. Rather than wasting their lives, it was better to break through elsewhere and investigate Konoha's true intentions.
"But you'll have to see if I'll let you!"
With a cold snort, Chao Yanqian stomped the ground and leaped into the air. At the same time, he threw six special kunai, sealing off all escape routes.
No matter how fast they were, they couldn't outrun the [Flying Thunder God Technique].
He teleported behind a Kirigakure Anbu instantly and rushed at him.
However, Kirigakure's Anbu had already studied the [Flying Thunder God Technique], knowing it involved teleporting to special kunai. Therefore, the moment Chao Yanqian threw them, the three Anbu had already dispersed.
[Water Style — Hidden Mist Technique]
One Anbu quickly formed hand seals, creating a thick mist that obscured Chao Yanqian's vision.
"Whoosh!"
Hearing the sound of wind-breaking, Chao Yanqian immediately used the [Hardening Technique], tanking the attack.
He grabbed the opponent's blade, twisted it forcefully, and crashed into the Anbu's body.
Sensing the danger, the Anbu immediately abandoned his ninjatō, pulled two kunai from his pouch, and stabbed toward Chao Yanqian's throat, determined to take him down even if it cost him his life.
At that moment, Chao Yanqian suddenly vanished.
At the same time, two other Kirigakure Anbu who had attempted to ambush him also missed their targets.
Even though the thick mist obstructed visibility, Chao Yanqian's combat experience allowed him to predict that the remaining Anbu would attempt a joint assault.
[Earth Style — Earth Prison Dome of Magnificent Nothingness]
"You're finished!" Chao Yanqian sneered. With an explosion of chakra, a huge earthen dome rose, trapping the three Anbu inside.
However, in the next instant, Chao Yanqian sensed something was wrong.
The [Earth Prison Dome of Magnificent Nothingness] absorbed chakra from those trapped inside, but two of the three targets had almost no chakra.
"Clones!" he realized, alert. Without hesitation, Chao Yanqian abandoned the technique and teleported again, narrowly evading the two Anbu who had tried to ambush him.
"Well done. You almost got me!" Chao Yanqian said coldly.
This time, he was lucky. Had he used any other ninjutsu besides the chakra-absorbing Earth Prison, he might have fallen under their sneak attack.
The coordination between the Kirigakure Anbu was truly formidable.
Suddenly, Chao Yanqian felt a burning pain on his skin a stinging sensation that instantly alarmed him. Without a moment's hesitation, he used the [Flying Thunder God Technique] and teleported away.
A bad premonition...
"Boil Release?" Chao Yanqian thought to himself.
The [Hidden Mist Technique] could perfectly conceal a [Boil Release] attack. If it was Terumi Mei herself, things would become extremely dangerous. Under the cover of mist, the situation was clearly unfavorable to Chao Yanqian.
Should he retreat immediately...?
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