Chapter 159. Might Duy vs Hanzo of The Salamander

Chapter 159 - 159. Might Duy vs Hanzo of The SalamanderTsunade vanished from sight in an instant. Might Duy's eyes narrowed as he immediately transformed into a green blur and gave chase. "Have they arrived?" Hanzō, unhurried, removed his mask and pulled out his chain scythe. The next second, the air in front of him trembled without warning. Hanzō, his left hand coiled with the chain and his right hand gripping the scythe, slashed at Tsunade. Clang! Tsunade struck the scythe blade with her fist. Hanzō's expression shifted slightly. He felt as if he had collided with a rampaging bull—the tremendous force sent his body flying backward. "You've improved quite a bit. Your superhuman strength has grown significantly." Hanzō adjusted his stance midair and landed firmly on the ground, gracefully offering his praise. "Secret Technique: Leaf Adamantine Hurricane!" Might Duy suddenly appeared in his line of sight. "Where did this fool come from?" Hanzō chuckled upon hearing the shouted name of the technique. With a flick of his left hand, the chain flew out and wrapped around Might Duy's glowing green right leg. "Nameless trash should leave the battlefield early." Hanzō exhaled a puff of poisonous gas. Although Might Duy had taken an antidote beforehand, he still felt a trace of discomfort and dizziness. "What a nuisance." Just as Hanzō was about to deliver a finishing blow, he heard the sound of rushing wind behind him. He had already experienced Tsunade's strength and had no intention of taking it head-on again. Water Body Flicker Technique! Hanzō formed a seal with one hand, and his body turned into a puddle of water. Tsunade's punch hit empty air. But she didn't grow frustrated. She grabbed Might Duy and retreated. On the way, she casually pulled out an antidote pill and tossed it to him. "Thank you, Lady Tsunade!" Might Duy swallowed the antidote and quickly recovered. "Tsunade, your choice of teammates is far inferior to Jiraiya and Orochimaru," Hanzō remarked disdainfully as he stood up again. "My apologies, Lady Tsunade!" Might Duy said, full of guilt. "It's nothing..." Tsunade suddenly froze. Her body wavered as if standing at the epicenter of an earthquake, everything around her trembling. Hanzō instinctively looked over, raising an eyebrow. A slug larger than Hanzō's salamander appeared out of thin air. Without hesitation, its massive, mountain-like body slammed into the salamander. The two titanic creatures collided like bulls, engaging in a fierce struggle. This was the source of the ground's tremors. "You've trained an excellent apprentice," Hanzō said with a slight chuckle. The slug Hanekawa summoned was no smaller than the one Tsunade had once called forth. And the size of a summoning beast often reflected the chakra of its summoner. "For once, you're right," Tsunade replied, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "But unfortunately for you, he'll die today." Hanzō's expression shifted to a cold smirk. "If you want to kill him, you won't get the chance!" Tsunade's face darkened as she stepped forward, appearing before Hanzō again. Might Duy wasn't far behind. "Release!" Konan's voice cut through the sound of the rain. The Rain Village's ninja had finally reached the Akatsuki base. Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique! Nagato initiated the attack, unleashing a dragon-shaped flame that tore through the rain, shrouding the battlefield in smoke. Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique! Yahiko followed closely, performing his specialty. Konan acted decisively, skipping hand seals and casually throwing a flurry of paper kunai toward the Rain Village's ninja. In addition to the three of them, the Akatsuki members unleashed their jutsu and weapons. In an instant, the rain seemed to halt as chakra of various colors interwove, forming a scene reminiscent of a rainbow. The Rain Village's ninja weren't idle either. Ninja Art: Thousand Rain Senbon! The lead ninja opened black umbrellas, throwing them into the air. The umbrellas unfurled and spun, releasing countless senbon like falling rain. The Rain Village's signature weapon, the umbrella senbon, served both as protection from the rain and as an attack tool. Following the barrage of senbon came an overwhelming wave of water-release techniques, converging like a sea and sweeping forward. Screams echoed through the air. Many fell in the clash, but more rushed forward. The two sides plunged into a chaotic melee. Jutsu and weapons flew in all directions, blood mixing with rain, adding a touch of vibrancy to the gloomy downpour. From above, the battlefield was divided into three sections: The first and largest was the chaotic battle involving thousands at the Akatsuki base. The second section featured Hanzō battling Tsunade and Might Duy. The third and final section was the clash between the salamander and the slug, with Hanekawa unexpectedly joining the fray. The wind howled. Standing atop the slug's head, Hanekawa continuously used chakra to stabilize his body, ensuring he wasn't thrown off. He felt as insignificant as an ant that could be crushed at any moment by the two colossal beasts before him. No wonder ninja considered tailed beasts to be invincible. The reason was simple: most ninja had no effective way to deal with such massive creatures. Whether it was taijutsu or ninjutsu, the damage inflicted was extremely limited. Across the entire ninja world, only techniques like Hashirama Senju's Wood Release, advanced sealing jutsu, or the Mangekyō Sharingan could effectively counter tailed beasts. Hanekawa's gaze sharpened suddenly. He noticed the salamander hadn't opened its mouth in a while. Was it accumulating poison gas? Hanekawa recalled the battle between the salamander and Kankurō's group of Sand Village ninja in the original story. As Tsunade had mentioned, the salamander required five minutes to gather poison gas in its mouth. He needed to force it to open its mouth. With this in mind, Hanekawa stepped off the slug and charged toward the salamander. Leaping high into the air, he soared above it. The salamander quickly noticed him and lashed out with its massive tail. A terrifying rush of air accompanied the attack. Superhuman Strength! Hanekawa reacted swiftly, punching the tail with immense force. The shockwave from his fist exploded outward, tearing through the rain and creating a brief pocket of clear space around him. However, Hanekawa's face changed slightly as the force sent him flying backward. The salamander's tail was also knocked back. Suddenly, Hanekawa felt his body land on something soft, cushioning his fall. Turning his head, he realized the slug had caught him. "Thank you," he said, nodding his appreciation before disappearing with the Body Flicker Technique. Chidori Current! Hanekawa's entire body became engulfed in crackling lightning. Large size often meant slower speed. Hanekawa reappeared on top of the salamander's head, while its tail was still rising. Gripping his Thunderfire Blade with both hands, he plummeted downward. The immense force, combined with gravity, drove the Thunderfire Blade through the salamander's tough skin. Though the sword was like a needle compared to the salamander's massive body, even a needle could cause pain. The salamander roared in fury, releasing the poison gas it had been accumulating in its mouth. A dense mist rose around it, spreading outward. Hanekawa pulled out his Thunderfire Blade and began to flee. Although he could neutralize poison, the sheer volume of gas meant he would be poisoned again immediately after detoxifying. But his mission was complete. If this much poison gas had been released toward the Akatsuki base, it would have resulted in heavy casualties. The slug had a simple response. Its massive body instantly split into countless smaller slugs, scattering at high speed. By reducing its size, it increased its mobility. Splitting apart was its specialty. Once out of the poison's range, the tiny slugs regrouped into one large slug. At that moment, the salamander roared again. It charged at Hanekawa like a war machine. The slug immediately intercepted, crashing into the salamander. The resulting tremor was earth-shattering. The ground cracked under the massive weight and force, creating a deep crater. Hanekawa instinctively retreated. The salamander raised its forelimbs and slammed them down on the slug. However, as a boneless soft-bodied creature, the slug could ignore physical attacks. Its ability to divide and reform its body rendered such assaults ineffective. Hanekawa frowned slightly. This stalemate wouldn't resolve the issue. But the salamander's tough hide made normal attacks mere scratches. Unless... Hanekawa's gaze fell on its open mouth. Its stomach was undoubtedly its weakest point, capable of sustaining lethal damage. The problem was the poison gas inside. Even with an antidote, he could likely stay inside for no more than a second. After carefully calculating his chances, Hanekawa made up his mind. This time, he had to take a gamble. "Lady Katsuyu! Use Tongue Tooth Sticky Acid!" Appearing on the slug's head with the Body Flicker Technique, Hanekawa shouted his command. Tongue Tooth Sticky Acid! Without hesitation, the slug raised its head and unleashed a torrent of corrosive liquid. The pale yellow acid poured over the salamander like a waterfall, eating into its skin and leaving holes of varying sizes. Tongue Tooth Sticky Acid was highly corrosive. Even Orochimaru had admitted in the original story that it could kill him. The salamander let out a pained roar, thrashing wildly in response to the agony. Its limbs, tail, and fangs all attacked the slug in a frenzy. But the slug split into countless smaller slugs, dodging all its attacks. However, the division caused the Tongue Tooth Sticky Acid attack to cease. "Great opportunity!" Without hesitation, Hanekawa used the Body Flicker Technique. Chidori Current! Lightning Release Armor! Eight Gates: First Gate! Hanekawa's speed reached its peak, like a streak of lightning diving into the salamander's mouth. Water Release: Water Blade Slash! A sharp stream of water emanated from the Thunderfire Blade. Gripping the sword tightly with both hands, Hanekawa raised it above his head. The poison gas engulfed him instantly. But in the next second, he had already emerged. Like a drill, Hanekawa pierced through the salamander's abdomen. A torrent of blood gushed out. Without wasting any time, Hanekawa swallowed an antidote pill, though he still felt waves of dizziness. But the salamander wasn't dead yet. It had lost all reason, its eyes bloodshot, glaring at Hanekawa with murderous intent. Blood sprayed everywhere as its agonized roar echoed through the battlefield. The sound was deafening, causing the ground to crack. However, just as it tried to move, the slug intervened. Countless small slugs reassembled into one massive slug. Without any flourish, it raised its enormous body and slammed down. Boom! The ground shattered, debris flying everywhere as the salamander's body was pressed deep into the earth. The salamander's already wounded abdomen suffered even more damage, and more blood gushed out like a river. Its angry roars turned into cries of anguish. "How is this possible?!" Hanzō instinctively turned his head, stunned by the scene before him. How could this be? Back during the Second Shinobi World War, he had single-handedly fought the Sannin, and the salamander had battled three summoned beasts on its own. Yet now, it was losing so miserably to a single slug? "This brat is reckless!" Tsunade's gaze fell on Hanekawa, who was covered in blood and filth. She could roughly guess what he had done. It was no exaggeration to say that his actions were a gamble with death. Even she wouldn't dare attempt such a thing. Not only would it require the ability to neutralize poison, but also the strength to tear through the salamander's body from the inside. Otherwise, being trapped in its stomach would mean certain death. Just imagining it made Tsunade's heart race. This brat! She would definitely give him a good scolding later! "Ibuse!" Hanzō called out the salamander's name, his face filled with urgency. He tried to break free from Tsunade to rescue the salamander. Hanzō knew very well that his title as the "Demi-God" was not just due to his strength but also heavily reliant on the salamander's poison gas. If the salamander died, he would be left isolated, and his ability to intimidate others would be greatly diminished. "Duy!" Tsunade wouldn't let him succeed. "Understood!" Might Duy roared, "Eight Gates: Open!" A terrifying surge of energy erupted, causing the rain to reverse its flow. "What?!" Hanzō dodged Tsunade's punch but was immediately intercepted by Might Duy. At that moment, he was utterly terrifying. His face twisted in fury, veins bulging, and blood vessels clearly visible. A suffocating blue steam surrounded his body, and the energy waves rolled like a beast. The rainwater was blown outward uncontrollably, and the ground cracked underfoot. "Daytime Tiger!" Might Duy's bloodshot eyes gleamed as he clasped his hands together and roared, "Roar, youth!" Compressed waves of air gathered in his hands before being released in one explosive burst. A blinding white light radiated from him, spreading toward the sky. Everyone instinctively turned to look. The white aura around Might Duy's body was massive, comparable in size to the salamander. In the next instant, the enormous air cannon, resembling a tiger, swallowed Hanzō whole. The resulting shockwave spread outward like a storm, filling the battlefield with dust and debris. Tsunade focused her chakra to stabilize herself and avoid being blown away. Even from a distance, Hanekawa felt the fierce wind whipping through his hair and clothes. This was the Daytime Tiger, a technique accessible only after opening the seventh gate. In the original story, Might Guy had used the Daytime Tiger to repel both Uchiha Madara's Susanoo and Kisame's Giant Shark The spreading shockwave made it nearly impossible for any ninja within several kilometers to remain standing. Although Might Duy wasn't as strong as his son, Hanzō was also far from being as powerful as Uchiha Madara. The entire battlefield fell silent in awe as thousands of ninja struggled to regain their footing. "What just happened?" Yahiko stared, dumbfounded. "...?" Nagato was equally shocked. This Leaf ninja in a ridiculous green bodysuit was unbelievably strong. "Why is someone like him so unknown?" Konan asked in confusion. __ New entry: This Danzo Is Weird Patreon.com/rashta Be a member so you can read: Sёarᴄh the nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. New. 460 adv ch of This Danzo Is Weird 1. 300 adv ch of Talent System In Naruto 2. 560 adv ch of Qian Renxue's Younger Brother 3. 270 adv ch of Uchiha Madara's Cousin 4. 163 adv ch of WDQK: Divorcing Ling Qingzhu (Complete)