svetikya Chapter 63 Kurihara Kushimaru Appears Again
Chapter 63 Kurihara Kushimaru Appears Again
"Be careful!"
In a flash, Onikiri appeared beside Terumi Mei, and the final seal was cast:
"Water Release: Water Wall!"
The ice arrows not far from the two suddenly exploded, turning into a dense cluster of smaller ice arrows that indiscriminately attacked and covered a ten-meter radius around them.
Kirigiri breathed a sigh of relief; the defensive ninjutsu was released in time, and the two of them managed to avoid a disastrous outcome.
The glittering traces of ice arrows all around reveal just how vicious the caster's scheme was.
The sheer number of ice arrows was already difficult to defend against, but who would have thought that this "spell" would have a second burst of power?
If you ignore the ice arrows that pose no threat to you, you can easily get hit.
Thanks to the experienced Jonin of the Ghost Mist, otherwise...
Terumi Mei turned her head with a start, intending to say thank you, but the scene that her gaze swept over made her pupils contract sharply.
"The Great River!" she exclaimed instinctively.
One tail feather was still trembling on its own as the arrow silently pierced the man's neck.
Blood was everywhere, a glaring sight, proving he had been wounded by an arrow for quite some time, but—
The two survivors exchanged a glance, and a chilling, oppressive atmosphere spread through them.
Where did the arrows come from? Why were my teammates hit? Where is the enemy?
I know nothing about it.
"Captain, retreat immediately!"
"I'm afraid it's too late."
"Uh." Oni-giri didn't try to persuade him anymore; he knew that Terumi Mei was telling the truth.
The two of them have been targeted.
Time ticked by, and a bead of cold sweat slid down his forehead.
When people are highly focused, their perception of time is often clearer, so clear that every second feels like torture.
The sound of waves crashing on the beach drifted here on the wind.
The enemy only made one move, and then it was as if they had vanished.
But he dared not gamble, because if he lost, he would lose his life.
Less than five minutes.
Mei Terumi broke the silence first: "Come out, if you have the guts, fight me face to face. Are all the ninjas of Konoha cowards?"
The girl's shouts echoed through the mountains, startling a few wild birds.
"Boiling Release: Skillful Mist Technique!"
The corrosive mist spread in the direction from which the ice arrows came.
Wherever it passed, obstacles melted away like cheese, revealing a clean, corroded area.
"Captain, calm down."
Several kunai flew out from the ghostly mist, each with an explosive tag attached to it.
The moment the hidden weapon was launched, he led Mei Terumi to retreat first.
"Boom!"
A series of explosions rang out, and the special detonators spewed out thick black smoke, completely obscuring the surrounding area.
Under the cover of the black smoke, Mei Terumi and her companion managed to escape and quickly retreated towards the sea.
Terumi Mei was extremely frustrated after being caught off guard by the enemy.
He had no way to use his skills, and not only did he lose one of his men, he didn't even see a single enemy.
The salty air filled their nostrils; the two were not far from the coastline.
She wasn't attacked during the retreat, but she still didn't dare to relax and kept her senses at maximum.
After crossing the last mountain, the sea came into view in the distance.
Suddenly.
The ground beneath their feet trembled violently, and the attack came suddenly the instant the two shifted their balance.
Two water dragons sprang from the ground and swallowed the two people who hadn't even realized what was happening.
Mei Terumi left a tree stump inside the water dragon's belly and used her substitution technique to escape the attack.
Just as her feet touched the ground, an arrow shot silently from the side.
When the arrow appears in your peripheral vision, it's too late to dodge.
The enemy's two attacks were perfectly coordinated, catching her off guard the moment her substitution spell ended.
In a short while.
She felt like she was flying.
It wasn't a feeling; at the crucial moment, the Jonin Kirigiri arrived just in time and flung her away.
He truly lived up to his reputation as a veteran Jonin, using his Water Substitution Technique to dodge attacks while simultaneously protecting himself.
"run!"
Naori Onikiri's shout was somewhat shaky, and Mei Terumi retreated through the air, disappearing from sight...
The two water dragons opened their mouths wide, and a dense barrage of ice arrows shot towards the Ghost Mist Jonin.
What kind of technique is this?
Mei Terumi had never seen anything like it before; the second burst of ninjutsu was beyond her comprehension.
After Naori Onikiri rescued Mei Terumi, she lost her chance to escape.
His strength was genuine; he used his superb physical skills to block most of the ice arrow attacks.
Even if you accidentally miss a few shots, it will only leave some superficial wounds on your body.
He fought his way out of a desperate situation.
The silent, ghostly arrows reappeared, but Onikiri Naori, who had anticipated this move, deflected them with a kunai.
The arrow wasn't very powerful, but it disrupted his defensive rhythm at a crucial moment.
"Pfft!"
Two icy arrows pierced his body, and a hand emerged from the ground, grabbing his ankle.
Mo Jingxian and Hinata Ayako's teamwork became increasingly mysterious and unpredictable.
Even if the Jonin was caught in the rhythm of the two's attacks, he didn't have much room to maneuver.
Finished!
These were Onikiri Naori's last thoughts, and then everything went black as she was pulled underground.
"boom!"
The earth was being compressed, and Mo Jingxian completely erased him from the ninja world.
Mei Terumi's face was slightly pale; the sacrifice of the Jonin Kirigiri had finally awakened her.
But she has already paid the price for her arrogance.
She took a deep look and etched Mo Jingxian's image into her mind.
Ironically, this was the first time she had ever seen what the enemy looked like.
After landing, she dared not linger and rushed into the sea, disappearing into the waves in the blink of an eye.
"Ha, you run pretty fast."
Mo Jingxian made a casual joke before returning to the secret room with Lingzi.
After a battle, the basic runes proved to be surprisingly effective in boosting combat power.
Especially Ayako Hyuga's arrows, her fighting style is becoming more and more like a ninja.
What does this tell us?
This shows that she chose the right path. If she had used a bow and arrow made of mixed chakra metal, both its lethality and stealth would have been even better.
It's important to understand that reaching this level is just the beginning; the path of runes is still long, and the two of them need to continue exploring.
According to Mo Jingxian's thinking, the power of a rune structure, when its effects are continuously stacked, should not be lower than that of an A-rank ninjutsu.
Moreover, the method is more flexible; as long as the formula is recorded in advance, it can be used as a ninjutsu without hand seals.
Following in the footsteps of Mo Jingxian, Hyuga Ayako has also embarked on the path of instant-cast attacks.
"Let's pack up, it's time to leave."
The two returned to the pool and sneaked into the secret room to search again, but they didn't find any more secrets.
Mo Jingxian couldn't bear to destroy the knowledge inscribed on the wall; he simply added a few more sealing spells at the entrance.
Now I can finally rest assured. Without expert guidance, it would be difficult for anyone to discover the secret here.
Just as the two were about to leave, Ayako Hinata spoke up.
"That Kirigakure who escaped has returned with his men."
Let's go back half an hour.
Mei Terumi, who had sailed more than ten nautical miles out to sea, spotted a large ship bearing the insignia of the Hidden Mist Village.
Without any hesitation, she boarded the ship as soon as she reached its vicinity.
"Yo! Look who it is, isn't this our Kirigakure's dual bloodline genius? What's gotten into such a sorry state?"
Mei Terumi had barely stepped onto the deck and was still catching her breath when a mocking voice rang in her ears.
She looked in the direction of the sound.
The man sat on the gunwale, his messy blond hair growing wildly, and his face covered by a smiling mask.
What's most eye-catching is the weapon behind him, which looks like a large sewing needle.
This person is none other than Kushimaru Kurihara, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
The two belonged to different factions; she was loyal to the Presbyterian Church.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were staunch supporters of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi.
The two sides naturally have conflicts, but these are currently overshadowed by larger conflicts, allowing them to maintain restraint.
But that's where it ends.
Therefore, it was perfectly normal for Kushimaru Kurihara to make a few sarcastic remarks to Mei Terumi as she fled for her life.
At this moment, Mei Terumi was in a state of despair after her pride was crushed, so she didn't take the other person's teasing to heart.
But Kushimaru Kurihara was clearly not going to give up this rare opportunity.
"I heard that two brats from Konoha secretly climbed onto the island." Kushimaru Kurishari looked at her with amusement:
"You won't fall into their hands, will you?"
"By the way, where's the Onikiri Jonin? Could it be...?"
"Shut up." A flash of annoyance crossed Mei Terumi's eyes.
"Those two are tough to deal with. You'd better go back and call some help."
Seeing the obvious disbelief in Kushimaru's eyes, Mei Terumi didn't bother to explain:
"Anyway, I've given you the information. What you do with it is up to you."
"Hmph!" Kushimaru Kurihara drew his long sword:
"Don't try to teach me how to do things by your standards."
As he spoke, he glanced at the girl with disdain: "Genius—haha, don't think you're a genius just because someone flatters you a few times. Let me tell you, the ninja world has no shortage of geniuses."
Mei Terumi shut her mouth and remained silent, and the deck fell quiet.
In less than half an hour, the large ship arrived near the island.
Kushimaru Kurihara stood up and paused as he passed Mei Terumi:
"If you're not scared out of your wits, then follow me and see how I take the enemy's head off."
He leaped off the large ship, accompanied by two subordinates, and the three of them waded straight towards the island of the Whirlpool Kingdom.
Mei Terumi hesitated for a moment, then resolutely got up and followed.
Suddenly, a cold arrow came flying from the mountains and forests.
"Ding!"
Before anyone could react, Kushimaru Kurihara used a long needle to deflect the sneak attacking arrow.
He truly lives up to his reputation as an elite Jonin of Kirigakure; his skills are indeed formidable.
Not only did it intercept the attack in an instant, it also locked onto the enemy's location at the same time.
"Keep up."
As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared from the spot.
The remaining three, including Mei Terumi, were noticeably slower to react than a beat.
As the three sped up to catch up, they could barely see Kurishari Kushimaru's back anymore.
The enemy was very cunning. The group chased for nearly five minutes before they heard sounds of fighting ahead.
With increased chakra release, Mei Terumi's Body Flicker Speed increased even further, allowing her to rush towards the battle site several body lengths ahead.
In just a few breaths, when they arrived, only Kurihara Kushimaru was there.
The surrounding vegetation was covered in frost, large trees were broken, and there were several clear cut marks on the rocks.
It was clear that the exchange just now, though brief, was extremely intense.
Having lost sight of his opponent, Kushimaru Kurihara is now heightening his senses to locate the enemy.
Hearing the noise, he turned around and asked, "Why are there only the two of you? Where's 'Haif'?"