manynovel Chapter 219 Crisis 3
Chapter 219 Crisis 3
Hyuga Kanan's expression was unusually grave, large beads of sweat rolling down his face. He clenched his teeth, straining to muster the power within every cell of his body. He knew that he was about to face a relentless, storm-like attack from his opponent. Whether he could successfully withstand this onslaught would directly determine whether he could find that fleeting opportunity to escape.
After all, if even he could foresee this situation, the mysterious figure who descended here using projected power would certainly understand it even better. It was foreseeable that a thrilling, life-or-death battle would ensue! In this life-or-death struggle, would Hyuga Kanan be able to hold out until the very last moment, waiting for the masked man to falter and reveal a weakness, thus seizing the opportunity to escape? Or would he succumb to the overwhelming power of his opponent and ultimately be utterly defeated?
Seeing Hyuga Kanan remaining vigilant and wary, the consciousness controlling the masked man's body revealed a playful smile. While Hyuga Kanan's strength was indeed respectable, it was merely respectable; the power he projected could easily have dealt with him. However, judging from Kanan's attitude, it would likely take some effort to subdue him. This body belonged to his own bloodline, and he could use some of the power inherited from that bloodline to deal with this little guy, letting him know the difference in their strength and completely shattering his mentality.
Hyuga Kanan stared intently ahead, his eyes wide, not daring to relax for a moment, for he knew the masked man before him possessed unfathomable strength. Just then, he noticed the Sharingan in the masked man's single eye begin to spin rapidly, and his heart tightened: Oh no, this guy's about to attack!
Hyuga Kanan immediately raised his alertness to the highest level, his muscles tensing, preparing to meet the fierce attack his opponent was about to launch. At the same time, the Mangekyou Sharingan pattern that had appeared on the masked man's face underwent an astonishing change, gradually twisting and deforming into a strange shape never seen before. As this change occurred, an incomparably powerful force began to continuously gather into that Sharingan.
In an instant, a ball of pitch-black flame suddenly appeared at the focal point of the masked man's single eye, carrying a terrifyingly high temperature that was suffocating, and swept towards Hinata Kanan like a tidal wave. This black flame seemed to possess the power to devour everything, and wherever it passed, the air was scorched and distorted, emitting crackling and popping sounds.
Faced with such a fierce attack, Hyuga Kanan's expression became extremely solemn, but he did not retreat an inch. He took a deep breath, mobilized all the energy in his body, clasped his hands together in front of his chest, and unleashed his most proficient water elemental power in an attempt to resist the onslaught of the black flames.
Countless water ripples suddenly appeared before Hyuga Kanan, attempting to block the black flames. These water ripples, condensed by Hyuga Kanan using the purest energy to manipulate the power of the water element, were ignited by the black flames, which then spread towards his body. This surprised Hyuga Kanan; even water, the element most effective against fire, couldn't withstand the attack of the black flames. However, he didn't stop. Since simple water couldn't stop the black flames, he would drastically reduce the temperature, completely cooling the scorching black flames.
Hyuga Kanan took a deep breath, clenched his fists tightly, and poured the continuous energy within him into the power of the water element. As he moved, the originally calm water began to churn violently, gradually condensing into a thick layer of dark blue frost, emanating a bone-chilling cold.
This layer of frost acted as a solid defensive line, firmly blocking the black flames and preventing them from spreading further. At the same time, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and the moisture in the air quickly condensed into frost, falling like snowflakes. This frost spread rapidly in all directions, freezing everything in its path into ice sculptures.
The once rampant, spreading, and engulfing black flames were immediately halted upon encountering the eerie blue frost. However, the black flames did not give up; they roared and struggled, trying to break free of the frost's restraints. Thus, the endlessly chilling eerie blue frost and the scorching black flames became entangled, engaging in a breathtaking contest.
The icy air and the heatwave collided, producing crackling sounds, and for a moment, neither side could gain the upper hand. Both seemed to be giving their all, trying to suppress the other. This fierce confrontation filled the entire space with a tense atmosphere. Just then, Hyuga Kanan suddenly widened his eyes, and the power in his hands increased again. The dark blue frost became even thicker, showing a faint tendency to completely freeze the black flames.
However, Hyuga Kanan knew perfectly well that he was actually the one who had the advantage. Water naturally restrains fire; this was a rule governed by the entire world. This restraint was especially pronounced when the two elements were of equal strength. Although his opponent's fire element was slightly stronger than his own water element, the difference in their elemental power was not significant, so Hyuga Kanan was confident that his water element was sufficient to counteract the opponent's fire element. Even if he couldn't completely extinguish the flames, he could gradually gain the upper hand.
The person controlling the masked man showed a hint of surprise upon seeing this. He had only decided to use a powerful Fire Release technique after seeing Hyuga Kanan use the power of the Wood Element. The Fire Release technique he used was not the Fire Release ninjutsu used by ninjas. Although Wood Release ninjutsu completely suppressed the ninjas' Fire Release ninjutsu in the hands of Senju Hashirama, after mastering the power of the Fire Element, the so-called Wood Release ninjutsu was merely something that was countered by the Fire Element.
But he never dreamed that Hyuga Kanan not only mastered the methods of using the Wood element, but could even now wield the Water element! His curiosity grew even stronger. His opponent had already surpassed his inherited skills, possessing far more profound and unfathomable techniques for using elemental rules. This stirred a faint sense of crisis within him, making him feel that Kanan's background was definitely extraordinary, as if he were specifically targeting him. Furthermore, judging from Kanan's performance, the power of elemental rules he possessed was likely far greater than what he had imagined. Continuing to attack solely with ninjutsu would likely be ineffective, wasting time and accelerating the disintegration of his body.
Since that's the case, then let's stop using ninjutsu to attack and directly crush the opponent with our vast and boundless energy! After all, in the face of absolute power, no matter how many kinds of power of rules the opponent has comprehended and mastered, there is absolutely no room for trickery. The only way to resist is to rely on true strength.
As Hyuga Kanan watched the black flames gradually dissipate, a slight sense of relief washed over him. He had to be careful against this level of fire elemental power; even the slightest carelessness could lead to serious trouble.
However, just as the black flames were gradually dissipating, something unexpected happened—the opponent's aura began to rise wildly! Hyuga Kanan, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, now had a serious expression again.
At this moment, the aura emanating from the opponent was absolutely earth-shattering, leaving everyone speechless. Not only that, but purple chakra surged around his body, rapidly coalescing into a hard skeleton. This skeleton continued to expand and deform, growing in the blink of an eye to a colossal body exceeding a hundred meters in length. Simultaneously, a thin layer of purple flesh-like substance began to appear on the skeleton, filling the previously empty skull and ultimately forming a gigantic human figure.
But this didn't stop there. A layer of purple armor then condensed on the enormous figure, tightly enveloping its entire body. The masked man's body, as if embedded in a purple crystal coffin, rested steadily above the giant's forehead.
In the blink of an eye, the scene before them had completely changed. The once insignificant figure had now transformed into a gigantic armored warrior over a hundred meters tall. At his waist, two enormous swords, each tens of meters long, had materialized, radiating a chilling, terrifying light.
Hyuga Kanan knew that what his opponent was using was indeed the divine power 'Susanoo' touted by the Uchiha clan. Uchiha Shisui had used this technique before, but compared to this one, it was like comparing an infant to an adult. The overwhelming aura emanating from it far surpassed that of Uchiha Shisui's half-finished version. Moreover, the giant blade that had materialized at his waist was definitely not just for aesthetic purposes.
Sure enough, before Hyuga Kanan could examine the situation closely, the massive armored warrior drew a gigantic blade, tens of meters long, from his waist, its surface brimming with ferocious power. The blade, carrying a terrifying aura, then swung towards Hyuga Kanan.
Hyuga Kanan stared wide-eyed at the giant blade swinging towards him, a surge of intense fear rising within him. He had no time to observe carefully; relying solely on instinct, he swiftly moved away, desperately trying to dodge the blade's attacks.
The frost wall that had been used to block the black flames was now as fragile as paper. The giant blade easily tore through the ice, as if a hot knife through butter, without any resistance. However, this terrifying attack did not stop there; it continued to slash downwards with unparalleled power.
"Boom!" With a deafening roar, a massive, bottomless chasm instantly appeared where Hyuga Kanan had stood. This chasm stretched for thousands of meters and was tens of meters wide, like a wound torn open by the earth. Everything around was reduced to ruins by this attack; neither towering trees nor solid rocks could escape their fate of destruction. The chasm extended all the way to the distant mountain peaks, cleaving them in two—a truly awe-inspiring sight.