Chapter 131 The Bandaged Man! You tricked me!
The monstrous clone of Hozuki Gengetsu wielded a large sword, hacking and slashing wildly.
The Wind Shadow Puppet gathered iron sand in front of itself and used it to block the greatsword.
"Wind Release: Pressure Damage!"
Taking advantage of the situation, Kakuzu used a wind-style ninjutsu to create a vortex-like storm that engulfed the Steam-Steaming Violent Clone!
"Hmph! What a nuisance!"
Hozuki Gengetsu snorted unhappily.
The steam explosion is composed of two layers: an outer layer of oil and an inner layer of water.
Through continuous combat movement, it generates heat, which heats and evaporates the water inside, causing a steam explosion.
It can be described as a giant balloon that keeps bursting open.
Because it is made of liquids such as oil and water, ordinary attacks have no effect and will only cause the heating process to be completed faster.
"but..."
Kakuzu said calmly:
"Hozuki Gengetsu, your nature is easily cooled and heated.
As long as I use a strong wind, although I can't directly cause damage, I can cool it down."
"As long as the temperature can't be raised high enough to explode, your clones aren't that powerful in normal combat.
"Heh... As expected of you, Kakuzu, you do have some skill..."
Hozuki Gengetsu chuckled
"But if you're only focused on cooling down this clone, how can you handle the attacks from my main body?
Besides, I'm teaming up with the bandaged man..."
Just then, the bandaged man's right hand was covered with a thick layer of rock, like he was wearing a giant boxing glove, and he punched into a space.
Bang!
"Waaah!"
A figure that appeared out of thin air was sent flying by Mu's punch!
That is Hozuki Gengetsu's true form!
You were careless!
Unable to catch up at an extremely fast speed, he continuously unleashed heavy blows with his Rock Fist, giving Hozuki Gengetsu no chance to breathe!
In the blink of an eye, he beat Hozuki Gengetsu into a pig's head!
Finally, he used Dust Release to create a square space, trapping Hozuki Gengetsu inside.
As a long-time rival, Hozuki Gengetsu was naturally very familiar with Dust Release, and knew that if he didn't escape, he would be immediately split into two parts by this technique...
Even though Dust Escape has some lead time, at such close range, the time will be greatly reduced, and he won't have time to escape!
"No! You idiot! Weren't we supposed to team up against them!?"
"Who said we were going to team up with you?
You made that up yourself.
I never said that."
Completely unconcerned by Hozuki Gengetsu's anger, he calmly replied:
"I've wanted to beat you up like this for a long time, but I never had the chance until today..."
"Aaaaaah! You wretched bandaged man! You tricked me!"
"Go to hell! You eyebrowless bastard!"
The square dust escape space exploded!
With a roar, Hozuki Gengetsu was blasted to ashes!
"Hmph! It's so satisfying to beat up this eyebrowless guy..."
Sasori and Kakuzu were both dumbfounded.
I initially thought it would be a 2-on-2 battle between two Shadow-level characters, but it turned out to be...
The fight had barely begun when Mu betrayed them without a word, forcefully defeating Hozuki Gengetsu!
What kind of development is this?
After a long pause, Kakuzu said in a deep voice:
Is this a good idea?
"It's alright.
Dead people can't kill each other.
He'll come back to life in a while," Mu waved his hand dismissively.
"That's not what I meant...
No, once you defeat Hozuki Gengetsu, you'll be fighting two against one..."
"Whatever, let them fight if they want.
I'm already dead, now I'm just a ghost in the underworld with nothing to do all day, what am I afraid of?"
At this point, Mu seemed to remember something and asked:
"By the way, I sense something's off about your auras; they seem different from ours..."
"We are not dead yet, we are all alive.
It's just that our leader used a very special technique to open a passage between the human world and the underworld, which is how we got here."
"What?!
A passage between the human world and the underworld has been opened?!
Does such an incredible technique exist?"
Mu was somewhat shocked.
There was also a hint of emotion in Kakuzu's voice:
"I also find it incredible... but it is indeed true..."
"Even if it's true, then why did you all come all the way to the underworld?"
"It seems like I'm here to challenge you powerful dead, to hone my skills."
Kakuzu thought for a moment, then said:
"By the way, our leader seems to be planning to go find Hashirama Senju.
Do you know where that guy is?"
"Hashirama Senju?"
Mu said slowly:
"I know, but... let's talk about it after you beat me!"
Mu suddenly flew into the sky, then his figure swayed slightly and gradually disappeared.
This is the Dustless Envelopment of Nothingness.
When Nothingness uses this technique, it can become invisible and make it impossible for others to sense its chakra.
The name Nothingness comes from this technique."
Kakuzu explains to Sasori.
"We need to be careful of that guy's sneak attacks.
Dust Release isn't suitable for use against a few strong opponents, but that guy is also proficient in Earth Release ninjutsu, so his strength shouldn't be underestimated."
"That's right, and I'm dead now, so my chakra is unlimited."
A silent voice sounded behind Sasori.
"Earth Release: Mountain Earth Technique!"
Two huge hemispherical clods of earth suddenly rose from the left and right, trapping the scorpion in the middle!
"Hmph! Don't even think about it!"
Sasori skillfully manipulated the Wind Shadow Puppet, using iron sand to block the clods of earth, while he himself left with the Wind Shadow Puppet.
There was no further pursuit.
"Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear!"
"Earth Release: Rigid Style Technique!"
A large number of sharp earth spikes rose from the ground with a roar, and at the same time, huge rock giants formed.
As soon as the rock giant appeared, it swung its huge fist at the Sasori!
While dodging, Sasori continued to urge the Wind Shadow Puppet to counterattack with iron sand needles.
Kakuzu also took the opportunity to launch a pincer attack on Mu.
"Our chakra as living beings can shatter the souls of the dead, without..."
"Then let's give it a try!"
Mu remained calm and fearless, responding to the challenge with composure.
The three Kage-level fighters then engaged in a chaotic battle.
"This one's in the bag."
Souji watched the three-way battle from a distance.
Although the Second Tsuchikage Mu is also very strong, and his undead form has unlimited energy, allowing him to use ninjutsu without restraint, he still has little chance of winning against two opponents.
Dust Release is particularly unsuitable for use against a small number of powerful opponents, so Mu can only rely on Earth Release ninjutsu to fight, and can only use Dust Release when he gets the chance.
Without unique skills, relying solely on Earth Release ninjutsu would make their combat strength seem rather ordinary.
It's virtually impossible to turn the tide in a one-on-two situation.
However, it seems that Mu doesn't care.
As he said, people have already died once, so what is there to be afraid of?
Once the issue of "nothingness" is resolved, even if Hozuki Gengetsu recovers, the situation will remain the same: fighting two opponents alone, with little chance of victory.
I had originally thought that Sasori and Kakuzu might not be able to get past this round, and I would have to rely on myself in the end, but now it seems that there is no need for that.
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