Chapter 275: What a Wood Release
Chapter 275: What a Wood Release
Tonari's Wood Dragon coiled with agility, swiftly evading the Dust Release attack before lunging toward Onoki.
Seeing this, Onoki's expression darkened. He formed a triangle hand seal, and a milky-white cube materialized between his hands.
"Dust Release: Boundary Removal!"
This was an advanced form of "Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling", with a wider range, greater power, and lasting effects. Anything that approached this Boundary Removal Zone would be reduced to atomic particles.
Seeing Onoki unleash his ultimate technique, Tonari didn't bother trying to block it. He leapt off the Wood Dragon's head.
A moment later, the Wood Dragon was completely disintegrated under the Dust Release attack, vanishing without a trace.
This Boundary Removal technique had a long-lasting effect, meaning that area was now a no-go zone for the time being.
Tonari couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
In the Fourth Great Ninja War, Onoki had used this exact technique to annihilate twenty-five Wood Clone Susano'o warriors of Uchiha Madara in a single strike.
And here, he had just wasted one on a single Wood Dragon.
A terrible exchange rate, really.
For Tonari, as long as he had chakra, he could create as many Wood Dragons as he wanted.
But Onoki?
How many more times could he afford to use that Dust Release technique?
Observing Tonari's amused expression, Onoki, floating in midair, took a deep breath.
He knew he had acted impulsively, using such a powerful technique too soon just to assert dominance.
But he was far from done.
His eyes flashed sharply.
Did this kid think Dust Release was his only weapon?
Onoki formed a seal, then clapped his hands together.
"Earth Release: Ultralight-Weighted Rock Jutsu!"
BOOM—!
The ground shook violently, and a massive stone giant rose from beneath the earth.
The Colossus of Rock, standing several dozen meters tall, loomed like an unstoppable juggernaut.
Onoki flew onto the giant's shoulder, overseeing the battlefield from above.
The Iwagakure shinobi erupted in cheers.
They had seen this gigantic warrior in action before.
It was one of Onoki's signature techniques.
They had witnessed this Rock Colossus single-handedly pin down the fully transformed Four-Tails, Son Goku, forcing him to the ground.
Now, with Tonari as his opponent, they were confident in Onoki's victory.
"Earth Release: Lightened Boulder Jutsu!"
Onoki then cast his weight-reducing technique on the Colossus.
Originally, such a massive construct would have been too slow to be useful in combat.
But with Lightened Boulder Jutsu, the Rock Colossus' movements became dramatically faster.
No longer sluggish, it charged toward Tonari with unexpected speed.
With just one step, the ground trembled violently.
Its massive fist swung downward, aimed straight at Tonari.
But Onoki wasn't done.
"Earth Release: Rock Fist Jutsu!"
The giant's already massive fists expanded even further, becoming twice their original size.
Still not enough.
"Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Jutsu!"
With this weight-increasing technique, the fist became even heavier—its destructive power increasing exponentially.
This triple-layered attack, combining size, speed, and impact force, created a truly devastating punch.
BOOM!!!
The colossal fist slammed into the earth.
A shockwave erupted outward, shaking the battlefield.
Even the Konoha and Iwagakure ninjas on both sides were nearly knocked off their feet by the sheer force.
A massive crater, shaped like a gigantic fist, had been carved into the battlefield.
The sheer force had reshaped the landscape.
If it weren't for Tonari's Wood Release roots stabilizing the ground, the entire battlefield would have collapsed into rubble.
"Lord Tsuchikage!! Lord Tsuchikage!!"
The Iwagakure shinobi cheered in victory.
The Colossus' fist slowly lifted, revealing the massive impact zone.
On the Konoha side, many were tense, watching closely.
But they did not see Onoki celebrating.
Instead, he looked shocked.
His eyes darted across the battlefield, searching.
Nara Shikashin, standing with his arms crossed, had a small smirk on his face.
When he saw Onoki's reaction, he secretly wiped the sweat from his palms.
He had been nervous, but he trusted Tonari.
And indeed—
"Wow, such a terrifying attack! That was really scary!"
A teasing voice echoed from the forest in the distance.
Standing atop the tallest tree, completely unharmed, was Tonari.
He patted his chest playfully, mocking Onoki's attack.
Onoki's face turned black.
"Damn brat!!"
Just as he was about to launch another attack—
Tonari's expression turned serious.
"Since you want to compare size… then let's compare size!"
A moment later, strange markings appeared on his face.
Sage Mode—activated.
Then, he clapped his hands together.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Jutsu!"
"Wood Release: Wood Golem Jutsu!"
From the heart of the forest, another Wood Dragon emerged.
But this time, it wasn't alone.
A towering Wood Golem rose behind it, its enormous body forming from countless intertwining trees.
The Wood Dragon coiled around the Wood Golem, forming a guardian-like stance.
Tonari leapt onto the Wood Golem's forehead.
The entire battlefield fell silent.
The Colossus of Rock, which had once seemed unstoppable, now looked small in comparison.
Tonari's Wood Golem was far larger, far more majestic.
"Fourth Hokage!! Fourth Hokage!!"
The Konoha shinobi erupted in cheers.
This—this was the legendary power of Wood Release!
This was their Hokage!
Among the crowd, Shikashin's mind was racing.
"No wonder he can control the Two-Tails… He really is from the Senju Clan."
He had no doubt anymore.
After all, in the past, only the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, had been able to wield such powerful Wood Release.
Now, Tonari had demonstrated it before thousands of Konoha ninjas.
His authority was now unshakable.
Even those who had doubted his legitimacy would have no choice but to acknowledge him.
Meanwhile, Onoki was livid.
Even though his Rock Colossus was powerful, he was now looking up at Tonari.
He gritted his teeth.
"Height isn't everything! Rock Colossus, Ultra-Lightened Boulder Jutsu, Rock Fist Jutsu!"
Onoki's giant swung another punch.
BAM!! BAM!!
The two giants clashed, shaking the battlefield.
Tonari, standing atop the Wood Golem, smirked.
"You think only your giant can punch?"
He leapt onto the Wood Dragon's head, riding it like a battle mount.
As the two titanic figures fought, Tonari charged toward Onoki himself.
Onoki swung his fist at Tonari.
Tonari countered with his blade, clashing head-on.
At first, it seemed like an even fight.
But then—
Tonari sidestepped, dodging an incoming strike.
"Too slow."
WHAM!
He punched Onoki square in the eye.
The old man flew backward, crashing onto his Rock Colossus.
Onoki stumbled to his feet, clutching his now-swollen eye.
"Damn you!!"
The fight continued for over half an hour.
Eventually, both sides sat in the wreckage of the battlefield.
Onoki was bruised, battered, and missing part of his beard.
Tonari?
Aside from some dirt on his clothes, he was perfectly fine.
Tonari grinned.
"Lord Tsuchikage, still feeling energetic?"
Onoki glared at him.
But in the end—
He sighed.
"Fine. Let's sign the damn treaty."
And then, grumbling under his breath—
"What a damn Wood Release…"
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