area51novel Chapter 179 Chang Ziyuan
Chapter 179 Chang Ziyuan
Some time ago, the Third Hokage began contacting the Daimyo, explaining from multiple perspectives that Konoha's strength was sufficient to serve as the military pillar of the Land of Fire and could absolutely protect the interests of the Land of Fire and the Daimyo.
This is Konoha's responsibility, and the Third Hokage declared that he would not shirk it. No one can stop Konoha from dedicating itself to the country, and no one can hinder Konoha's great sacrifice.
Then, the daimyo's reply arrived.
First, the Daimyo acknowledged the outstanding contributions of Konoha and the Hokage, stating that without Konoha there would be no Land of Fire, no world peace, and that Konoha's contributions are worthy of everyone's emulation.
Then, the Daimyo said that Konoha had such a heavy burden on its shoulders, had worked so hard for so long, and had sacrificed so much, so it should take a break and let others share some of the pressure.
With so many people in the Land of Fire, why do they always make Konoha people work like slaves? Isn't that just bullying honest people?
We absolutely cannot tolerate this. We must change things. We must make things easier for Konoha and not let our heroes feel disheartened.
The final conclusion is that the Daimyo's recruitment of ninja forces benefits both the Land of Fire and Konoha, and this win-win situation must continue!
After reading the letter, the Hokage summed it up in two words: rejection.
With a snort, the Hokage unleashed a burst of chakra from his right hand holding the letter, blasting it into dust. He then ordered various countermeasures to be taken.
One of them was related to Kyosuke: "Notify Kyosuke to stop thinking about slacking off and to move around more and show the strength of a Konoha ninja."
In short, Kyosuke's intelligence-gathering mission changed.
It is currently wartime, and for safety reasons, the fortresses of the daimyo's selected personnel are not far from Konoha, so that they can receive timely support in case of any incident.
In any case, compared to external enemies, the relationship between the Daimyo and Konoha is relatively harmonious.
Therefore, the secret agents reached the fortress in just two hours.
At that moment, Kyosuke was watching Yamori walk into the square.
Mi Shou still looked like he was in the hospital, shirtless, revealing his somewhat dark skin with several large and small wounds on it.
These wounds varied in age; some were just faint traces, almost blending into the surrounding skin, while others were bright red, clearly freshly applied.
These are all traces left by Mimori's years of fighting.
As Misato walked into the square, he unwrapped the bandages from his abdomen, the white bandages fluttering to the ground in the wind.
Once on the battlefield, Mi Shou sized up the challenger.
The other person was named Chang Ziyuan. He was thin and looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old. His long black hair covered his eyes, making them invisible. He had a long face and a pointed chin, which made him look very gloomy.
“I have gathered enough information about you. I have completely mastered your ninjutsu, taijutsu, and tactical habits. You have no hope of winning.”
Chang Ziyuan's voice is somewhat effeminate, which is quite unpleasant to listen to.
Misato simply stared coldly at the other person, raised his kunai with both hands, and silently charged forward.
"Hmph, what an arrogant fellow!"
Chang Ziyuan's weapon is a long sword, nearly three meters long, and double-edged.
Seeing Mikami rushing towards him, Changzi Gen gripped his sword in his right hand and slashed down fiercely.
Mikami crossed his arms and raised his kunai, which formed an inverted V shape to catch the long sword's attack.
choke!
A flash of sparks appeared as the longsword struck between the two kunai.
Mi Shou exerted his strength, bracing himself with the muscles in his arms, and pressed down to the right.
This not only dissipates the slashing force of the longsword but also deprives the opponent of control over it, creating an opportunity for the next attack.
To be honest, wielding such a long sword requires a great deal of strength; otherwise, the long sword would be a burden and could be easily taken away.
Chang Ziyuan is physically weak and has loose muscles. He doesn't look like a strongman at all. Why would he use such a weapon?
It should be noted that Mikami's taijutsu skills are quite impressive, and his strength is unmatched by ordinary ninjas. Shoji Gen should play to his strengths and avoid taijutsu combat.
This is the question on everyone's mind.
Unless, he possesses a unique secret technique.
Everyone was hoping for a turning point.
Chang Ziyuan did not disappoint everyone. As the long sword began to move according to the trajectory planned by Mi Shou, Mi Shou's powerful force was transmitted through the blade to Chang Ziyuan's arm, and Chang Ziyuan almost lost his grip on the long sword.
"You have quite the strength, but it's a pity you've met me. I'm the nemesis of taijutsu ninjas!"
Chang Ziyuan sneered, placed his free left hand on his right shoulder, and shouted, "Release!"
Suddenly, a burst of chakra erupted from Chang Ziyuan's right shoulder, and his entire right arm and right hand suddenly became much thicker, with muscles bulging up and bursting through the sleeve. Thick blood vessels, like tree roots, densely covered the entire arm.
Mikami was about to press down with his long sword, which had already reached his left shoulder, when suddenly he could no longer press it down.
The sudden change in force on the longsword from weak to extremely strong nearly strained Mi Shou's arm muscles.
"Cut it open!"
Chang Ziyuan felt the surging power in his right arm, and the long sword that he could barely hold was immediately gripped tightly. Then, with a sweeping motion, the blade was aimed directly at Mi Shou's neck.
Upon seeing this change, everyone's eyes widened immediately, and Shisui activated his Sharingan once again.
"This should be a secret technique that combines sealing techniques and taijutsu, sealing a portion of chakra in certain parts of the body, and then releasing the chakra by breaking the seal, allowing the body to gain great power."
Asuma stroked his chin, pondering, and said, "It's a bit like the Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan, but there are still big differences. The Hyuga clan doesn't need to go through the trouble of sealing; they can directly use the chakra within their bodies."
Jiro glanced at Chang Ziyuan, shook his head slightly, and sighed.
Kyosuke scoffed, "The nemesis of taijutsu ninjas? Hmph, it's nothing but crooked tricks. Trying to gain power through such shortcuts must have serious hidden dangers. Looking at his half-dead appearance, he might have overdrawn his life force and won't live long. The Hyuga clan doesn't have such negative effects."
Upon hearing Kyosuke's words, Shisui expressed a different opinion.
“Ninjas don’t live long to begin with, so for them, gaining great power at some cost is something they would much rather have than do. Many people, even at the cost of their lives, never have the chance to gain power.”
Snapped.
Kyosuke patted Shisui on the head: "At such a young age, don't talk about such heavy topics. You should think more about how to create a wonderful childhood. Children should act like children."
Mikami also possesses the Sharingan. Although he wears a mask, the specially made mask does not obstruct his vision, allowing him to discern his opponent's strengths.
As he lowered his head, the long sword Misato swept across his head, the strong wind from the blade chilling his scalp, severing some hairs that drifted down in scattered pieces.
At the same time, Misaki shot out the two kunai in his hands, and then formed hand seals.
"Hahaha, what a weak and pathetic creature. Struggle as much as you can, this is my favorite scene to watch, ahahaha!"
Whether it was a side effect or not, after stimulating the chakra within his body, Chang Ziyuan became arrogant and even manic. With his hair flowing, his eyes, which occasionally peeked out, were wide open, like the eyes of a frog, with bright red blood vessels inside.
With a swing of his right arm, the blade of his long sword knocked away Mikami's kunai. Just as he was about to continue slashing at Mikami, he found that Mikami was kneeling on the ground, his hands already forming hand seals and pressing them to the ground.