Chapter 151: One Of The Twelve Guardian Ninjas

Flying Swallow: Sky Piercer!!

As soon as the words fell, Asuma's hands instantly conjured two sharp Chakra knives, as if by magic.

After skillfully flipping two sharp knives between his fingers, he suddenly swung two powerful wind blades towards Yu across the empty space.

"What are you doing... Stop it!!"

The nearby Kurenai, unaware of the previous events between Yu and Asuma at the Hokage's office, shouted sharply when she saw the unfamiliar disheveled youth suddenly attacking Yu. She reached for her ninja tools pouch.

"You still can't control your temper, huh..."

"It seems like you haven't made much progress outside these past few years..."

Seeing Asuma in front of him greeting him in such a manner, Yu's lips curled slightly. He raised his hand to stop Kurenai, who was about to intervene.

"It's just a boring farce. Just watch from the side, Kurenai-Nee."

"Because soon... it will end."

Five-Colored Threads!!

As he spoke, Yu's right hand formed a claw, gently grabbing the air in front of him.

Five extremely sharp threads instantly tore through the air, meeting the two sharp wind blades that Asuma swung towards him.

"Clang!"

The crisp sound of metal collisions echoed, and Asuma's two wind blades, swung with Chakra-infused Chakra knives, shattered in response.

This is... threads?!

Seeing Yu effortlessly shatter the powerful wind blades he had just swung with no need for hand seals, Asuma couldn't help but be stunned. Though he had a brief encounter with Yu a few years ago, this was the first time he witnessed the abilities Yu was currently using.

"Boom!"

Clearly caught off guard by the unexpectedly powerful attack from Yu, Asuma instinctively raised both hands to block. He was forcefully pushed back several steps, and at the same time, Yu's sharp Five-Colored Threads cut through Asuma's body, leaving behind several enchanting splashes of blood.

"It hurts so much..."

Feeling the continuous pain spreading through his body, Asuma's heart skipped a beat. He was about to counterattack when he widened his eyes and saw a black ninja sandal in front of him expanding infinitely!

"Boom!"

Another dull collision sound, and Asuma, with no chance of luck, was kicked by Yu. He flew like a projectile, crashing into a nearby large tree. However, with a loud thud, he transformed into a piece of wood, falling to the ground.

"Oh? Substitution Jutsu, huh..."

"It seems that it happened while I was talking to Kurenai earlier..."

Seeing Asuma, whom he had just kicked flying, instantly replaced by wood, Yu, standing in place, raised an eyebrow slightly. However, his expression remained completely unchanged.

"Taste my self-created Ninjutsu! You annoying bastard!!"

Sure enough, seizing the fleeting opportunity in front of him, Asuma's real body quickly appeared from the side, hands already forming seals rapidly.

"Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!!"

Raising the Fire Release Chakra within his body to his throat and then forcefully exhaling, a large group of scorching smoke suddenly covered Yu's field of vision.

This wasn't an ordinary Fire Release; it was a B-rank Ninjutsu developed by Asuma during his usual smoking habits. It involved spewing out a cloud of scorching ash from the mouth, causing third-degree burns to the opponent. Since it released ash instead of flames, it could linger in the air, burning and surrounding the enemy for some time.

"Quite an interesting Ninjutsu..."

"But your speed is too slow!!"

Facing the original Fire Release Ninjutsu unleashed by Asuma, Yu's gaze sharpened, and remarkably, his hands completed the seals even before Asuma.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu!!"

As the plain words fell, a vast amount of water materialized out of thin air in front of Asuma, causing his pupils to contract abruptly. In the blink of an eye, it converged into a massive and raging water dragon. Instantly, it extinguished the Fire Release Ninjutsu Asuma had released, and with unstoppable force, it sent him flying away!

"This is?!"

As Asuma was engulfed in the Water Release whirlpool unleashed by Yu, he felt a sudden shock that paralyzed his entire body. Unable to help himself, he widened his eyes in astonishment, only to see that amidst the flowing water, there was a mixture of violent electric currents!

"No need to look. This isn't ordinary Water Release..."

"It's a Combination Jutsu that combines Lightning Release and Water Release—Lightning Water Dragon Bullet."

In an instant, the entire street became muddy. Gazing at Asuma lying on the ground, unable to move, with an expression of disbelief, Yu spoke calmly.

Although Asuma's strength had advanced to the Jonin stage after years of diligent training, under Yu's soon-to-breakthrought Observation Haki, both speed and tricks were riddled with flaws.

"Damn... I've clearly become so much stronger..."

"Why am I still so helpless in front of this guy..."

Lying on the ground, occasionally flickering with lightning, Asuma, paralyzed by the electrified water, looked at Yu who stood nonchalantly before him. His face was filled with reluctance and struggle.

Recalling various legends about Yu within the ninja world, Asuma couldn't help but feel a sense of hopelessness about seeking revenge in this lifetime.

"Compared to today's boring celebration and rituals..."

"At least you've brought me some decent entertainment."

After easily defeating the present Asuma in just a few moves, feeling the furious gaze from the son of the Third Hokage, Yu's smile on his lips seemed to carry a devilish hint of amusement.

"You dare call our battle entertainment..."

Hearing Yu's casual words, Asuma clenched his teeth, clearly feeling a sharp sting to his wounded pride.

"Don't underestimate me too much..."

Driven by his pride, Asuma surprisingly trembled as he struggled to stand back up from the ground. Flames of unprecedented determination flickered in his eyes. "I am one of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas protecting the Land of Fire!"

In the midst of his furious roar, Asuma exerted his last bit of strength, channeling all the Chakra in his body into a unified force.

With both hands joined in front of him like a monk, faintly emanating a sacred golden light, a virtual image reminiscent of thousand hand Buddha unexpectedly appeared behind him!

"This guy..."

Suddenly witnessing Asuma, who seemed to be lying motionless on the ground, erupting with such mysterious power, even Yu couldn't help but be momentarily astonished.

"Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder"

Following Asuma's final furious shout, countless mysterious palms, like those of a Thousand-Handed Guanyin, violently burst out into the air, covering the entire space in front of Yu.

"So that's it... the talent of the monks..."

"The Twelve Guardian Ninjas of the Land of Fire... it seems you've encountered someone from the fire temple..."

Confronted with the incredible Secret Art Taijutsu suddenly unleashed by Asuma, realization struck Yu.

Color of Arms: Hardening!!

Dragon Fang!!

Instantly, a black Armament Haki covered his right leg. Yu's body leaped into the air, delivering a powerful kick!

A roar, reminiscent of a dragon's cry, echoed through the air. The full-force kick unleashed by Yu created a powerful shockwave, resembling the fangs of a soaring dragon. It fiercely collided with the countless palm prints attacking from all directions.

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