Chapter 112: The Art of Breaking the Great Waterfall! Three Hundred Explosive Talismans Trigger a Volcano!
Although Senju Aoki, Samon Fujimaru, and the Thirteenth Squad led by Fujiwara Tetsuya all fought with all their might, as time progressed, they inevitably fell into a disadvantage.
On Fujiwara Tetsuya's side, after his Water Clone was forcefully shattered, he immediately found himself in a high-risk one-against-four situation.
Piercing Lightning Release techniques brushed past Fujiwara Tetsuya's cheek countless times, making him and Shinigami dodge repeatedly.
"Tiger - Ox - Monkey - Rabbit - Rat - Boar..."
"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"
"What an annoying brat!"
Terrifying torrents of water swept across an area of hundreds of meters, not only forcing the four Kumogakure Jonin to temporarily withdraw from the battle, but also indirectly helping Uchiha Mikoto, Aburame Mokujin, and the newly arrived Torune Ryoui to alleviate the collapsing situation.
After leaping onto the surrounding treetops, many Kumogakure Ninja gasped as they watched the surging water below.
Under such terrifying Water Release, if one were to be carelessly swept in, even if they didn't die, their life would be ruined.
The best outcome would be to spend the rest of their miserable life in a wheelchair.
Any talk of happiness would only benefit others.
"To have such immense Chakra at this age!"
"This brat! Could he also be a bloodline descendant of the Senju Clan?"
"Idiot!"
"Which eye of yours saw that this brat is from the Senju Clan?"
"However, now that you mention it, I remember!"
"This brat is Fujiwara Tetsuya, the Captain of Konoha's Thirteenth Squad!"
"Fujiwara Tetsuya?"
"The one from the Chunin Exams?"
"That's right! The brat from Konoha's declining Shinobi Clan who defeated A!"
After that Chunin Exams ended, when the news of A's defeat in the finals reached Hidden Cloud Village, it was like an earthquake had struck Kumogakure.
Therefore, many Ninja from Hidden Cloud Village deliberately remembered Fujiwara Tetsuya's name.
"Hiss..."
"This is incredible!"
"I didn't expect there to be an additional surprise besides Senju Aoki this time!"
"If we throw this brat in front of A, A's expression would definitely be very interesting!"
"Idiot! Do you think A is still the weak brat he was a few years ago?"
"If you really dare to bring this brat to A's face and tease him, I'm absolutely certain that you, fellow, will be beaten into a pig's head by A and become a laughingstock among the Village's countless women!"
"Uh! I was just thinking about it! I didn't say I actually had to do it!"
The Jonin who had just spoken immediately shivered after picturing the corresponding scene.
It wasn't because of being beaten into a pig's head, but because at thirty, he was still single.
His future happiness depended on the widows in the Village.
If his reputation was ruined, his happiness for the rest of his life would truly be gone.
Terrifying waves of water swept away countless small animals and crushed countless plants, flowers, and insects.
There were even three Kumogakure Chunin who, caught off guard, were swept away by the surging water into the distance.
This surge lasted for several minutes, only calming down when Fujiwara Tetsuya's face turned pale.
"Mikoto! Ryoui! Mokujin!"
"Are you alright?"
Looking back at his companions standing behind him, Fujiwara Tetsuya's expression was somewhat somber.
He could sense that the Chakra of Uchiha Mikoto and the other two was also depleted, making it difficult for them to continue.
"Now, by the authority of the Thirteenth Squad Captain, I order!"
"Uchiha Mikoto! Torune Ryoui! Aburame Mokujin! Immediately retreat to the northern high ground!"
"No!"
The moment Fujiwara Tetsuya's words fell, his command was decisively rejected by two delicate shouts.
"Tetsuya-kun!"
"We are a squad!"
"We will never abandon you and live on!"
"Tetsuya-kun! This time, I want to stay by your side, even if it means death!"
As the saying goes, a scholar dies for his confidant, and a woman adorns herself for her admirer.
But now, Fujiwara Tetsuya met Uchiha Mikoto's resolute gaze, moved his lips, but couldn't utter a single 'no'.
...Northern high ground!
Under rapid assault, Suzuki Rinko, along with two Chunin from her squad, finally reached the northern high ground.
At this moment, before them, the volcanic eruption's opening was buried by countless scattered rocks.
Although it had been honed by hundreds of years, they could still see the traces left by the volcanic eruption.
"Captain Rinko!"
"According to the records, this is the place!"
After confirming the exact eruption site, the two squad members quickly gathered beside Suzuki Rinko.
"Execute the plan as previously arranged!"
"Place the explosive tags separately! We'll regroup here in three minutes!"
Looking at the two squad members in front of her, Suzuki Rinko's expression was exceptionally grave.
Although the distance was considerable, as a Jonin, she could vaguely sense the powerful Chakra erupting from the central area not far away.
Those people possessed the strength to easily crush her.
Under the encirclement of so many powerful enemies, even with Senju Aoki's presence in the central area, they might not be able to hold on for long.
The placement of the explosive tags was quite swift and accurate.
For most students at Konoha's Ninja Academy, explosive tags were definitely high-end goods.
They threw kunai and countless steel wires.
However, once one embarked on the path of a Ninja and became a qualified Genin, regardless of their family's wealth, their elders would purchase some explosive tags.
Of course, Genin like Fujiwara Tetsuya, who were still worrying about food and drink two years ago, were an exception.
Therefore, it can be said that how to safely, quickly, and accurately set up explosive tags is one of the mandatory courses for Konoha Genin.
By the Chunin level, it's something done effortlessly, as simple as drinking water.
"Captain Rinko! The explosive tags on the south side are placed!"
"The explosive tags on the west side are also placed!"
"Alright! I understand!"
"Now, quickly return along the way you came!"
"I will catch up with you immediately after detonation!"
After the explosive tags were placed, Suzuki Rinko's expression remained serious.
Once the volcano beneath them erupted, the resulting power and destruction would far exceed a typical S-rank Ninjutsu.
How to escape safely was definitely a huge challenge for them, being closest to the crater.
"Captain Aoki! Captain Fujimaru! Captain Tetsuya!"
"You must survive!"
Watching the disappearing figures of the two squad members, Suzuki Rinko, as she rapidly retreated, instantly detonated three hundred explosive tags.
Amidst the violent roar, countless flames shot out.
After everything returned to calm, Suzuki Rinko, who was in the midst of escaping, suddenly saw that all the animals, birds, and every living creature within sight on the northern high ground were fleeing desperately to the south.
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