Ch-122 Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!

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When the 'Gravity Blade Slash' met 'Amenomihashira,' a spectacular clash of titanic forces erupted. The formidable slash was only able to pierce the upper barrier of 'Amenomihashira,' which housed five potent spiraling chakra spheres. These orbs materialized in front of Jiryoku, and continued moving in the direction of Jiryoku.

However, Jiryoku's 'Observation Haki: Future sight' had already foreseen this occurrence. In a calculated move, he employed 'Gravity Push' to repel the spiraling chakra spheres. The energy spheres were sent hurtling backward, crashing into the ground with a thunderous impact, creating five colossal explosions.

Asura, his determination unshaken, knew that if the battle continued in this fashion, he might be the first to falter. The future of Mount Myoboku hung in the balance, and he couldn't afford to fail. With unwavering resolve, Asura decided to elevate his game, tapping into even greater power reserves.

Asura, sensing the urgency of the situation, quickly initiated his plan. He focused his chakra and extended his hand, causing the earth beneath him to stir with life as wood began to sprout and grow. Jiryoku, with his keen instincts, immediately recognized Asura's intent: to create a formidable wooden human entity. This was a development he couldn't allow, and he swiftly moved towards Asura with the intent to disrupt the jutsu.

Aware of Jiryoku's impending assault, Asura took preemptive action. He encased himself within a protective Chakra barrier, guarding against any impending attack. Meanwhile, two colossal wooden hands manifested around him, their size and power poised to strike at Jiryoku.

These mighty wooden appendages lunged at Jiryoku with sweeping motions, presenting a daunting challenge for their opponent. Jiryoku, a strategist of exceptional skill, knew that trying to slice through these formidable hands would be a fruitless endeavor, potentially wasting his precious time.

Thinking swiftly, Jiryoku made a calculated decision. With incredible agility and speed, he ascended into the skies, closing the distance between himself and Asura. However, before he could reach his adversary, Asura successfully executed the 'Wood Release: Wood Human Technique.' A colossal wooden humanoid figure, adorned with a fierce dragon coiled around its neck, had come to life.

As Jiryoku drew near, the wooden dragon acted with astounding swiftness, launching a ferocious assault on the oncoming threat. Jiryoku, never one to be outdone, unleashed a powerful sword strike, enshrouded in 'Armament Haki' to bolster its sharpness. This formidable strike, combined with Jiryoku's control over gravity, cleaved the wooden dragon in half. The battlefield crackled with energy and tension as the two formidable combatants engaged in their fierce clash of abilities and strategies.

Perched upon the colossal wooden human's head, Asura harnessed his immense chakra. With a determined focus, he conjured a colossal, spiraling chakra sphere, its luminous energy crackling with power. With a fluid motion, Asura hurled this potent sphere downwards, a blazing beacon of energy amidst the tumultuous battle. The wooden human's massive hand deftly intercepted the chakra sphere, clutching it with unyielding strength before thrusting it with great force in Jiryoku's direction.

Jiryoku, a formidable adversary in his own right, countered with an awe-inspiring technique. He unleashed the 'Gravity Blade: Raging Tiger,' a devastating manifestation of his power. The roaring blade collided with the spiraling chakra sphere held by the wooden human, and the resulting impact unleashed a cataclysmic explosion that reverberated through the battlefield, leaving all onlookers in awe.

The devastation wrought by the clash of these two titanic forces horrified spectators. It was a testament to the overwhelming power of both Asura and Jiryoku. Despite many of their attacks being nullified due to their intense collisions, the destructive aftermath remained evident.

When the chaos of their titanic confrontation finally subsided, a vast crater marred the battleground, marking the point where the wooden human had stood. Jiryoku, breathing heavily after using a powerful 'Gravity Blade: Raging Tiger'.

Sensing Jiryoku's vulnerability and unwilling to grant him a moment's respite, Asura acted swiftly. He invoked 'Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence,' causing wood to spring forth from all directions with fervent determination. The sprawling forest of wood reached out, seeking to ensnare Jiryoku. However, Jiryoku's 'Observation Haki' granted him the ability to anticipate the wooden assault, allowing him to deftly evade many of the entangling branches. Nevertheless, the sheer number of wood appendages proved overwhelming, compelling Jiryoku to draw his sword and cut down a significant portion of the encroaching wooden menace.

Faced with the formidable regenerative abilities of Asura, Jiryoku's mind raced with strategic considerations. "If I continue this battle in the current fashion, it may drag on endlessly, and that's not what I desire. Besides, unleashing my 'Dimension Slash' won't inflict the slightest harm on Asura, given his swift regeneration capabilities. Even if he manages to evade the attack by the smallest margin, he'll heal instantly. My only recourse is to focus on restraining his Wood Release," he contemplated.

With a resolute decision, Jiryoku took immediate action. He channelled his formidable gravity manipulation ability over a vast radius, with his sword, encompassing an entire kilometre. The declaration of 'Zero Gravity' rang out, and its effect was nothing short of astounding. Objects, including the area where Asura had earlier unleashed his 'Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence,' began ascending into the sky.

Even the towering wooden human, Asura's creation, struggled to maintain its stability as it became increasingly unmoored. Asura, quick-witted and determined, responded by securing the wooden human to the earth, reinforcing its connection with the ground, like roots of the tree. Through this agile maneuver, he managed to anchor the wooden human, preventing it from becoming a floating behemoth.

Asura had foreseen the potential havoc that Jiryoku's gravity manipulation might wreak, and even he found it increasingly challenging to maintain his own balance on the ground. The very foundation of the battlefield seemed to tremble beneath the weight of their immense power.

The Kages in attendance could only watch in awe and disbelief as they witnessed this awe-inspiring display. Jiryoku's control over gravity had left them utterly speechless. They were acutely aware that even without employing his full capabilities, Jiryoku possessed the means to wreak havoc upon their village. Their intuition proved accurate, for if Jiryoku were to unleash his gravity manipulation at full potential, it would span a radius of over ten kilometres, nearly encompassing an entire island's expanse.

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