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The ninjutsu performed by the two Stone Ninjas was perfectly timed, proving that they were indeed Stone Ninjas capable of investigating with Old Man RĹshi.
The Earth Release: Earth Flow Spears jutsu directly struck Ten'en. This time, Ten'en did not dodge. However, the two Stone Ninjas did not show joy, because Ten'en turned into smoke and dispersed; it was a Shadow Clone.
"Here." One Stone Ninja's expression suddenly changed as he looked behind him. Ten'en was already very close to him.
"Discovered." Ten'en revealed a cold smile. "Even so, the distance is already close enough."
"Close enough." The Stone Ninja held a kunai, preparing to defend.
"I don't just have ninjutsu." The familiar power surged in Ten'en's palm. This time, Ten'en fully unleashed the power of his Busoshoku Haki.
"Busoshoku Haki External Release Attack"
"Boom." The sky trembled. An invisible force directly struck the Stone Ninja. This force left the Stone Ninja with no way to avoid it.
"Impossible." The Stone Ninja let out a final scream. Then his chest emitted a cracking sound, and countless fresh blood spewed out. He was sent flying by the immense force, crashing into several large trees before stopping. It was clear that this Stone Ninja's life force had already turned to nothingness under this attack.
This Stone Ninja was also very unfortunate. Generally speaking, ninjutsu can be released externally for attack, while taijutsu needs to reach a certain depth to achieve this, forming a force like an air cannon. The future Might Guy would be able to do this with the Eight Gates Released Formation.
So, if they really encountered such an enemy, these three Stone Ninjas would not have lasted a few rounds against him. However, he did not expect Ten'en to also possess such an attack. Unprepared, he was directly blasted apart by Ten'en's Busoshoku Haki.
This was also because Ten'en had entered the Chunin stage and had enhanced the power of his Busoshoku Haki. Otherwise, with his Genin strength, he wouldn't have been able to achieve this. Busoshoku Haki was closely related to physical ability.
"How could this be?" The last Stone Ninja stood blankly. How, in the blink of an eye, were only he left out of the three Stone Ninjas? It was like a dream. In such a short time, his companions had all died. This Konoha ninja's displayed strength had, to a certain extent, reached the level of a Jonin; otherwise, it would have been impossible to achieve this.
Then he saw Ten'en's gaze turn to him, which made the Stone Ninja snap back to reality. He alone couldn't be Ten'en's opponent.
"Escape." Thinking of this, the Stone Ninja's figure retreated. He planned to flee. This time, there was no life-or-death situation with this Konoha ninja, nor was it a Great Ninja War. Fleeing would not result in severe punishment.
"Did I allow you to escape?" Ten'en shot a handful of kunai at the Stone Ninja.
"Bang bang." The Stone Ninja retreated while batting away Ten'en's kunai with his own.
"This Konoha ninja, we have no enmity. How about you let me go?" The Stone Ninja said to Ten'en, seizing an opening.
"Let you go." Ten'en smiled. "Do you think that's possible?"
Regardless of whether this was an enemy ninja, if he could obtain half of the Dragon Ball video fragments, Ten'en would kill this Stone Ninja. Anyway, he had already killed two. Did this last one matter?
The Stone Ninja heard this and knew that this Konoha ninja would not let him go, which made him prepare to focus on escaping.
"Can you still escape?" Ten'en's voice said faintly. Countless deflected kunai immediately surrounded the Stone Ninja from all directions again.
"These are steel wires." The Stone Ninja's expression changed.
"So," Ten'en's lips parted slightly. Tiny flames continuously spread from these steel wires, directly surrounding the Stone Ninja in flames.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Claw Red."
"No..." Looking at the flames just within reach, the Stone Ninja let out a miserable scream, and then his entire body was engulfed in flames. Moments later, a charred body fell from the sky to the ground.
[Ding, successfully killed three Stone Ninjas. Obtained one-half of a standard Dragon Ball video.] The system's voice rang in Ten'en's ear.
"Completed." Ten'en smiled. He had obtained a Senzu Bean from the previous Dragon Ball video. He wondered what he would get from this one. Ten'en was very satisfied with this harvest. Even if this Dragon Ball video didn't yield good things, it was the same.
Having obtained the elite Chunin experience package, Ten'en's strength as a Chunin was now among the best. Coupled with his other various abilities, he could barely contend with a Jonin. Such strength was finally enough to make Ten'en breathe a sigh of relief; he was no longer a complete rookie among ninjas. In the Great Ninja War, his chances of survival would also be high.
Of course, Ten'en would not be satisfied. Such strength was still far from enough. Even if Orochimaru were to target Ten'en, it would be difficult to escape Orochimaru's clutches. Ultimately, his strength was still insufficient.
However, in Ten'en's understanding, even if Orochimaru was curious about Ten'en, he wouldn't act so quickly. Otherwise, it would directly make Hiruzen Sarutobi suspicious, as Hiruzen Sarutobi also had high hopes for Ten'en. Therefore, if Ten'en wanted freedom in the ninja world, his strength still needed to continuously increase.
"But I wonder how Mr. Sasaki, our mission target, is doing." Ten'en thought of the mission they were currently on. When he escaped, he left the merchant there. If Orochimaru won this battle, he should bring the merchant back, right?
"Forget it, I won't bother with it." Ten'en shook his head. Whether the merchant lived or died, he shouldn't think about it. If he died, it would at most be a failed mission.
"Synthesize two half-standard Dragon Ball videos." Ten'en said.
"Synthesis possible. Video synthesizing... Synthesis successful." A standard Dragon Ball video appeared in the player system. This made Ten'en smile. It really was possible. Of course, with the video, he would naturally use it directly and draw.
"Ding, obtained..."