thefictionvixens Chapter 58 How could there be such a filthy ninja?
Chapter 58 How could there be such a filthy ninja?
Chapter 58 How could there be such a filthy ninja?
The next day, in a luxurious Japanese-style courtyard in the capital of the Land of Rain, two middle-aged men, Onoki and Hanzo of the Salamander, sat facing each other across a tea table.
The corn tea on the coffee table was steaming.
"You've arrived?"
"I am coming."
"You shouldn't have come."
"Bang!"
Onoki slammed his hand on the table, interrupting the evocative dialogue.
"Don't you know why I'm here? Hanzo, do you really think you're the god of the ninja world?"
So many of my kids have been killed on your territory, shouldn't you give me an explanation?!
Since the second half of last year, Shiba Kiyokawa has been trying to repair his relationship with Hanzo the Salamander, writing letters every now and then to praise him and express his loyalty, almost portraying himself as a devoted sycophant.
These days, those who fawn over their idols end up with everything!
Hanzo the Salamander, unusually, did not immediately distance himself from the Akatsuki organization, thus betraying them.
Instead, he squinted at Onoki and squeezed out a cold smile from his respirator.
"Oonoki, this doesn't sound like you're just here to ask for an explanation."
Onoki was quite surprised that his bluff had failed.
When did Hanzo, that spineless old dog, become so tough?
Damn it, who gave him the courage?!
The same confusion also befell Huang Tu at this time.
When they first entered the Land of Rain, they made rapid progress, destroying more than a dozen observation posts set up by the Akatsuki.
Huang Tu brought a full fifty ninjas this time. Wherever they went, all the sentry posts were collapsed or leveled by the earth-release technique, and wooden structures were burned!
In just half a day, they invaded like fire and moved like the wind, unstoppable!
They quickly advanced towards the Akatsuki's headquarters.
However, when they actually arrived at the core control area of the Akatsuki organization, the situation suddenly changed dramatically!
Their whereabouts were exposed, and they were immediately surrounded by a much larger number of Rain Ninja!
Having received prior intelligence, Shiba Kiyokawa had prepared in advance for tasks such as tightening defenses and evacuating personnel.
So although outposts were lost one after another in the early stages, only a handful of people were actually injured. In fact, despite Iwagakure's rapid advance, they have yet to take down even a single member of Akatsuki.
It wasn't until they penetrated deep into the enemy territory that Iwagakure suddenly sensed the enemy's strong determination to resist!
At this moment, Huang Tu was just as confused as Onoki.
How dare these mere Rain Ninja be so defiant? Who gave them the courage?
He demanded in a gruff voice, "So you're the Akatsuki? Are you planning to put up a last-ditch effort? It seems you really did kill Kari; you're courting death!"
Shiba Kiyokawa stepped forward and said, "Iwagakure, we have no intention of starting a war. It is you who have repeatedly invaded our territory!"
"But you killed our comrades!" Huang Tu said angrily.
Shiba Kiyokawa inwardly scoffed.
Ignoring reason and focusing only on bonds, disregarding facts and prioritizing comrades—that's truly classic ninja logic.
He didn't mince words and immediately retorted, "You started it! Those who kill should be prepared to be killed!"
"Is this your explanation?"
"That's right. If you can't understand these principles, then I, for one, am somewhat skilled in martial arts!"
Communication and negotiation can only be established between two parties of similar strength who are wary of each other.
However, Iwagakure's attitude towards Akatsuki is far too arrogant, and Shiba Kiyokawa knows very well that direct negotiations will not lead to an agreement.
He said this simply to make his stance clear first.
While we're at it, let's take advantage of Huangtu's clumsy tongue and seize the moral high ground.
As for the rest, we'll have to fight a battle before we can move on to the next step.
Behind him, the Akatsuki members listened with trepidation yet also with fervor.
They couldn't remember the last time they had stood so proudly before the ninjas of the Great Ninja Village.
In the past, when facing ninjas from major ninja villages, they could only cower in a corner, standing like lackeys.
While the peace promised by Yahiko is certainly desirable, dignity is also a legitimate need for human beings.
In this regard, only Shiba Kiyokawa in the organization can truly provide them with this kind of service!
Enraged by this attitude, Huang Tu could no longer tolerate it and took the initiative to attack!
"Earth Release: Fist Rock!"
(Earth Release: Fist Rock)
He clenched his right fist, covering it with a hard stone skin from his elbow to the entire fist, and lunged forward, throwing a punch at Shiba Kiyokazu's face!
Nagato immediately raised his hand!
"Shinra Tensei!"
But the target of his release was not Huang Tu, but a group of Iwagakure ninjas behind him who wanted to join the battle!
Shiba Kiyokawa doesn't intend to develop a life-or-death relationship with Iwagakure, but he also needs to appropriately flex his muscles and retaliate forcefully. How can he strike the right balance?
His first thought was naturally to take down the other side's leader!
And it must be a one-on-one deal, done quickly and decisively!
It's best to do it in front of everyone.
He was worried about what would happen if it was Onoki from the Two Libras, as he was still unsure about the Five Kage.
Fortunately, fate smiled upon him once again. The Earth Shadow himself did not come; only his son, Yellow Earth, did.
Although it is still a daunting challenge, Shiba Kiyokawa no longer sees it as a hopeless situation!
He started preparing early in the morning!
Huang Tu landed a solid punch, and just as a sense of pride rose in his heart, he heard his teammates behind him shouting.
"Captain! What are you doing, Captain!"
The shouts of his teammates made Huang Tu momentarily dazed. When he came to his senses and looked closely, he realized that there was no trace of the Rain Ninja brats in front of him.
Illusion? Damn it!
The straightforward Huang Tu was filled with rage!
You said you only had a basic understanding of martial arts? You didn't mention illusion magic at all, did you?
Moreover, with so many of us watching, we clearly didn't see this Rain Ninja brat make any hand seals during the conversation.
This can only mean that this person had already prepared an illusion from the very first moment they appeared before others!
How could a ninja have such a dirty heart?!
The loess soil was absolutely furious.
A single misjudgment can have irreparable consequences!
Before Huang Tu could retract his fist, he already sensed a sharp whooshing sound coming from his side!
It was a blade strike! And there was the aura of wind chakra!
Good grief, your fighting style has absolutely nothing to do with punches and kicks!
How could there be such a filthy ninja? Huang Tu cursed viciously in his heart for the second time.
At the critical moment, he desperately twisted his waist, managing to turn his strong waist at a dangerous angle and avoid being cut in half at the waist.
This single action alone would probably be enough to kill half of Nogi.
"Sizzle!"
However, Shiba Kiyokawa's slash was not completely twisted, and a wound was still cut open on the side of Huang Tu's waist.
At this moment, Huang Tu also became ruthless, disregarding his injuries. His right arm, still wrapped in stone skin, slammed down like a pendulum, while his left hand reached for his waist, searching for ninja tools in his ninja tool pouch.
He continued his attack, showing no sign of retreating!
But while he was tough, Shiba Kiyokawa was even tougher!
After successfully striking, he took another step forward, almost touching his face with the yellow earth.
He used his own shoulder to brace against the falling stone arm, completely ignoring the crisp, terrifying sound of his left shoulder cracking!
With his other hand, he steadily thrust out the katana!
The tip of the knife precisely pierced through the loess and reached the left wrist inside the ninja tool pouch at the waist!
Despite suffering a comminuted fracture of one scapula, Shiba Kiyokawa forcibly crippled his opponent's left hand, severing his ability to form hand seals with the yellow earth!
Although his own left arm also slumped down limply as a result, and he was unable to lift it again for a short period of time.
However, once both sides had their hand seal abilities removed, Shiba Kiyokawa was destined to be the one with a complete advantage!
Because next, he had already unleashed his third strike!
He slightly increased the distance, then swung his sword!
"Wind Release: Triple Wind Breath!"
(End of this chapter)