[61] Great Fire Annihilation

Under Terumi's command, an immense volume of water coalesced into two ferocious water dragons.

These vivid and lifelike dragons dwarfed the earlier Water Dragon Bullet in size and power; their twin forms are a testament to her skill.

The dragons intertwined, their snarling heads roaring at Tengen.

Though it seemed to take time, Terumi conjured this ninjutsu in mere moments. The spiraling dragons surged toward Tengen with menacing fury.

"Such a powerful Water Release Jutsu. As expected of a future Mizukage." Tengen thought, noting she hadn't yet used her kekkei genkai.

Facing the oncoming dragons, Tengen's expression remained unchanged.

His hands formed an unfamiliar seal, one he'd never used before, acquired from a video he'd received in recent months.

Nearby, Anko, Jurin, and Shizune and Kurenai, who had recovered some chakra, watched, their faces paling slightly.

The clash between Tengen and the Kiri-nin carried the intensity of a Jonin-level battle.

The gulf between Chunin and Jonin was vast. Only by becoming a Jonin could one rise above cannon fodder, joining the ninja world's backbone.

In a Shinobi World War, Chunin and Genin were mere pawns.

Seeing Terumi unleash such a formidable Water Dragon Bullet, Anko and the others felt a flicker of worry. Tengen was strong, but this Kiri-nin seemed a monstrous genius in her own right.

Yet they couldn't rush in to help. Doing so would only burden Tengen, forcing him to protect them. So, Anko and the others suppressed their anxiety, watching intently.

Across the battlefield, Terumi's two teammates observed her powerful ninjutsu with smug satisfaction.

"Looks like Mei's about to win. She's the Kirigakure's genius. That Konoha-nin is done for." 

"Wait, something's wrong." The other interrupted, sensing a surge of potent chakra from Tengen.

Their vision filled with an inferno as endless flames erupted from Tengen's mouth.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation."

Tengen's lips parted, and a torrent of flames roared forth, surging toward the water dragons.

The fire's searing heat evaporated the surrounding water, the surface shrinking visibly.

Most astonishingly, the twin roaring dragons dwindled under the overwhelming power of Tengen's flames, unable to withstand the assault.

Great Fire Annihilation, a true A-rank ninjutsu, was among the most devastating Fire Release techniques.

Its power surpassed the Great Fireball Technique by tenfold.

The flames warped the air, their blistering heat washing over Anko and the others watching from afar.

"This ninjutsu is terrifying." A Kiri-nin muttered, awestruck.

The jutsu's might have left them shaken.

The raging flames not only obliterated the Water Dragon Bullet but continued toward Terumi, showing no sign of fading.

"Tengen's incredible. I've never seen him use such a terrifying Fire Release." Anko exclaimed, thrilled.

"Tengen." Shizune murmured, her eyes gleaming. In some respects, Tengen's Fire Release rivaled a Jonin's.

"Impressive." Terumi said, her eyes alight with excitement.

In the Kirigakure, no peer could challenge her. Her strength, in some ways, already matched a Jonin's, albeit unevenly developed.

Still, it was Jonin-level power.

She had expected this trip to Konoha to be routine, a quick return to her village. Meeting a boy who could match her was unexpected.

"Water Release: Water Wall." Terumi formed hand signs, slamming her hands onto the water's surface.

A towering water barrier rose, clashing with the flames of Great Fire Annihilation.

The two techniques canceled each other out, dissipating in a cloud of steam.

But the lake Terumi had created was gone, evaporated by Tengen's Fire Release.

"Powerful ninjutsu, but it takes a toll on chakra." Tengen thought, assessing his reserves. His Uzumaki physique allowed rapid chakra recovery, but it still required time.

His chakra capacity, currently at a Chunin level, was strained by such a massive technique.

An ordinary ninja would have been drained dry.

Thanks to his Uzumaki vitality, Tengen had no such worry. Uzumaki could survive even after having a tailed beast extracted, a testament to their robust life force.

"Still." Tengen took a deep breath, sensing Terumi was about to unleash her kekkei genkai.

Her earlier ninjutsu had likely cost her significantly as well.

"Tengen, you're truly formidable. Be careful, I'm about to use my kekkei genkai." Terumi warned.

"Lava Release: Melting Apparition Jutsu." Her lips parted, and a torrent of corrosive liquid poured forth, rushing toward Tengen.

Hiss, hiss. The liquid scorched the ground, emitting an eerie sound.

"Such potent corrosive power." Tengen said, his expression tightening as he leaped back.

The liquid flowed relentlessly, corroding trees on contact, toppling them.

"I can't keep retreating." Tengen thought, assessing the situation. At this rate, he'd never close the distance to Terumi.

"Very well." He took a deep breath.

"Gate of Opening, Open!"

"Gate of Healing, Open!"

"Gate of Life, Open!"

"Gate of Pain, Open!"

"Gate of Limit, Open!"

Boom!

The surge of chakra cracked the ground beneath him.

In an instant, five gates opened.

"Void Drop!"

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