Chapter 143: Annihilation
The previously deadlocked battle was disrupted three times in rapid succession!
First, mist enveloped the battlefield. A minute later, a loud shout echoed across the entire area. Seconds after that, a wave of intense heat swept through!
Kaito and his Wind Clones were locked in fierce combat! Seventeen Wind Clones were attacking Matsuzaki and his eight Water Clones.
Matsuzaki showed no openings. However, Mieko's actions disturbed him twice.
He heard the shout but refused to let himself be distracted. However, the subsequent heatwave surprised him again.
Although this wasn't a true opening, Kaito's Wind Clones attacked simultaneously at that moment.
Sixteen Wind Clones instantly Body Flickered around Matsuzaki and his Water Clones.
Fourteen launched Wind Blast techniques, and two used Great Breakthrough. Matsuzaki's Water Clones immediately went defensive.
The final Wind Clone, which contained more chakra, waited for the defense to be established and, just as it was about to collapse, launched Air Bullets!
Kaito observed the situation carefully, his hand already gripping his sword!
The Wind Clone fired six Air Bullets simultaneously! Matsuzaki hastily hid behind his Water Clones. Five Water Clones dispersed instantly!
Kaito's remaining Wind Clones immediately coordinated their attack.
Matsuzaki was in a dire situation. He formed hand seals, intending to use a powerful technique to disperse all of Kaito's nearby clones.
However, at that moment, he noticed Kaito Body Flickering a few meters to his right. There were no Water Clones between them.
Kaito swung his sword from that position! A flying chakra slash cleaved toward Matsuzaki.
However, Matsuzaki wasn't afraid. Kaito had attempted such attacks over a dozen times without landing a hit.
Matsuzaki shifted slightly, allowing the slash to just graze him. As he dodged, he thought, Since he decided to attack directly, I'll just kill him now!
The slash barely missed him. He began forming hand seals to complete his jutsu. However, countless wounds suddenly appeared across Matsuzaki's body! He exclaimed in shock, "What's happening? Didn't I dodge it?"
Wounds continued appearing until a deep gash opened across his neck. Blood gushed out like a fountain!
In his final moments, he looked at the young ninja before him. The boy's face was completely expressionless.
In Kaito's eyes, everything was proceeding according to plan.
Matsuzaki, covered in countless wounds and bleeding profusely, closed his eyes.
Kaito swung his sword again, and the flying slash separated Matsuzaki's head from his body.
Kaito looked at the fallen enemy and thought, If I'd used Wind Release sword techniques from the beginning, I would have had an advantage. However, he could have dodged them all. I made him think I could only swing ordinary chakra slashes like a samurai, which lowered his guard.
Of course, I also didn't use Senju Taijutsu, Wind Release: Vacuum techniques, or Shadow Clone Explosion. If this guy counts as an elite chunin, then my current level barely reaches jonin threshold!
Kaito smiled with satisfaction. Reaching jonin level at only eleven years old was already a remarkable achievement!
Kaito activated his sensory field and assessed the battle situation. He noticed Mieko was alone and concluded, Seems that heatwave was the jutsu Hiruzen taught her.
He continued sensing and analyzed, Mieko and I won. The person fighting Inuzuka is the one who released the mist. I should deal with him. Also, Mieko seems to be moving toward Hodaka's position.
After confirming his target, Kaito Body Flickered. Despite the thick mist, he could still sense Inuzuka Hoka and Mitsumasu.
Kaito formed several hand seals and moved stealthily under the mist's cover.
Mitsumasu was attacking Inuzuka Hoka, constantly circling him while launching Water Bullets and Water Spears.
Hoka and his ninken were bleeding from multiple wounds.
Kaito closed the distance until he was about twenty-five meters away. He used Wind Release: Vacuum Bullets.
The chakra projectile with its Vacuum Core moved at high speed. Mitsumasu didn't notice Kaito until he heard something approaching rapidly.
Unfortunately, before he could react, the Vacuum Bullet pierced straight through his heart! He collapsed with wide eyes.
He never expected the mist he'd created would become the cause of his death. And even in death, he didn't know who killed him!
Inuzuka Hoka, who'd been struggling, was startled when he heard someone fall. He smelled that the fallen person was Mitsumasu.
He quickly moved forward and saw a small hole in Mitsumasu's chest. He noticed Kaito's figure appearing to his left.
Kaito looked at him, saw his wounds, and asked, "Are you alright?"
Hoka felt somewhat embarrassed by Kaito's concern. He thought, I was so focused on the battle that I didn't even notice another scent approaching.
He replied, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
Kaito nodded. "You administer first aid to yourself and your ninken. I'll go support the others."
Without waiting for a response, Kaito vanished into the mist.
Hoka sat down and petted his dog. He looked at his partner, sighed, and said, "This is so embarrassing—being saved by a kid."
His ninken whimpered in response.
Kaito Body Flickered toward Mieko and Hodaka.
Danjuro was in a desperate situation. Hodaka alone was a challenging opponent.
However, he was ambushed by Mieko's Fire Release technique. He successfully dodged, but this didn't improve his situation.
Now, in addition to staying away from the Hyuga, he also had to avoid looking at the Uchiha's Sharingan!
Moreover, unlike Hodaka, Mieko had no qualms about mid-range combat. Although her Fire Release was countered by Danjuro's Water Release, she could still effectively use it along with her Earth Release techniques.
When Mieko combined with Hodaka's Earth Release and Vacuum Palm, Danjuro's situation became extremely difficult. However, he still persevered.
Unfortunately, his situation was about to worsen. Kaito Body Flickered behind a tree and observed the battle.
Seeing an opening, Kaito immediately formed hand seals and launched Vacuum Bullets.
Unlike fighting Mitsumasu, Kaito had no mist cover. Moreover, Danjuro was fighting two enemies and remained on high alert!
He sensed Kaito's technique and immediately tried to dodge.
However, the Vacuum Bullet was extremely fast. Although Danjuro dodged, it still grazed his abdomen, leaving a two-centimeter deep wound! It immediately began bleeding!
Hodaka seized the opportunity. He attacked Danjuro's heart with Vacuum Palm. Mieko was slightly slower but also attacked with shuriken.
Danjuro had already been fighting desperately against Mieko and Hodaka. Kaito's sneak attack became the final straw!
Although the Vacuum Bullet's damage wasn't life-threatening itself, it distracted him. He had to shift attention to the third hidden enemy.
Hodaka and Mieko exploited this timing perfectly.
Hodaka's attack connected first. Although Danjuro tried to dodge, it was too late. The blow struck a vital point, causing him to cough blood.
Immediately after, Mieko's shuriken pierced his throat. He collapsed, dead!
After the enemy finally fell, Hodaka and Mieko looked toward Kaito's position. Hodaka frowned. "I could have killed him myself. You two didn't need to help."
Mieko smiled. "Then please be faster next time."
Kaito replied, "Do you want to keep fighting this guy's corpse, or do you want to fight the jonin who's countering Sensei's clone?"
This immediately piqued their interest. Hodaka said, "Let's go fight him!"
Mieko was equally excited but suggested, "We should first kill the enemy fighting Inuzuka Hoka, so there'll only be two jonin left."
Kaito said casually, "I already dealt with him before helping you two."
Mieko became angry. She fumed, "So you fought three enemies?"
Kaito smiled. "Do you want to argue, or do you want to fight that jonin?"
Mieko snorted. "Let's go fight him."
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