Chapter 168: Chapter 168: No Strength to Hit, Yet Claims to Be a Deadly Trap?
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The sky was filled with swirling explosive clay, the air vibrating with the continuous, dense sound of detonations that seemed to echo endlessly.
Fueled by limitless chakra, the destructive power of Explosion Release was nothing short of jaw-dropping.
Unfortunately, before the brilliance of the Yata Mirror, the enemy's techniques were rendered utterly ineffective.
It almost felt as though they were deliberately testing his defensive capabilities. Under Black Zetsu's control, the reanimated body began devouring the remaining explosive clay in large gulps. Gradually, its entire form began to glow with an eerie, faint light.
"So, this is the same style as Deidara," Kyosuke remarked with a faint smile, his tone dripping with amusement.
"Just lacking a sense of artistry."
As he spoke, the reanimated body leapt into the air, its form swelling endlessly like a grotesque balloon.
BOOM!
A terrifying explosion engulfed an area with a radius of two kilometers, its destructive power rivaling Kyosuke's Lightning Release: Kirin.
However, when the smoke and dust cleared, the dark golden Susanoo remained unscathed, firmly standing on the ground.
"Put more effort into it; I can still take more," Kyosuke remarked coolly, slightly turning his head to glance at the Star Release user, who was eagerly awaiting his chance to strike.
As for the Explosion Release user, he no longer had the strength to resist.
Crack!
A small snake erupted from the ground, sinking its fangs into the reanimated body that was slowly regenerating.
Black markings spread rapidly, and with a sharp tug, the snake dragged the body underground, sealing it away completely.
To counter Tobirama's Impure World Reincarnation, Kyosuke had specially trained several summoned beasts skilled in sealing techniques.
He hadn't expected his first use of this preparation to be against Black Zetsu.
Such is the unpredictability of life.
As he reflected on this, the other enemy had already closed in behind him.
Black Zetsu was fully confident in his chosen ally's strength. After all, this individual was a legend—someone who had once single-handedly fought against the Shinobi Sect.
It was a pity that Star Release had since been lost to history. Had it survived, the Shinobi World would no doubt be even more vibrant today.
"Let's see if your defenses can hold up this time," Black Zetsu sneered coldly, unleashing the most powerful Gamma Ray Burst of Star Release.
Star Release: Solo Gamma Explosion!
This time, Kyosuke had the option to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape, but curiosity got the better of him. He wanted to test the upper limits of the Yata Mirror's defensive power.
With a single thought, the golden circular shield shifted instantly, intercepting the Gamma Burst just in time.
BOOM!
A second, even more terrifying explosion rang out, the shockwaves so strong that they reverberated all the way to the distant Moon Palace.
Within the palace, Mito's gaze betrayed a hint of worry, though she refrained from sending anyone to assist.
"Listen carefully. Guard the Moon Palace with your lives. No one is permitted to leave without authorization," she commanded firmly.
"Yes, ma'am!"
She understood better than anyone the extent of Kyosuke's power. Ordinary shinobi had no place in his battles.
Rushing in would do more harm than good, potentially even dragging him down.
At this moment, her primary task was to prevent enemy ambushes and ensure the safety of herself and her unborn child.
Gently caressing her abdomen, Mito smiled softly and whispered reassuringly, "Don't worry. Daddy will protect us."
The intense tremors lasted for over ten seconds.
The damage caused by Star Release surpassed that of explosive clay, rivaling the most powerful of Super-Kage level techniques.
Yet, despite this overwhelming force, it still failed to breach the Yata Mirror's defenses.
With a few swift strikes of his blade, Kyosuke dismembered the enemy's body, allowing his summoned beasts to seal him away. Then, turning around, he smirked, his eyes settling on Hyūga Tenjin.
"My apologies—it seems your so-called 'death trap' has failed."
"It doesn't matter," Tenjin responded calmly.
High defense was a good thing. If it were too weak, wouldn't it make the fight boring?
"They have nothing to do with me. Truthfully, I detest using the dead as tools in battle," Tenjin remarked, forming hand seals and leisurely entering Tenseigan Chakra Mode.
With a fiery chakra cloak enveloping his body, he slowly ascended into the air. His gaze swept across the battlefield, locking onto more than twenty objects marked with spatial coordinates.
"A true battle requires undivided focus. Allow me to eliminate these distractions for you."
With that, he raised one hand high. A massive green sphere of energy materialized before him, scattering into a dazzling barrage of green projectiles.
Whether it was kunai, trees, or rocks—anything bearing a spatial marker was utterly destroyed in the barrage.
In Kyosuke's perception, within the range of his teleportation limits, there were no longer any usable spatial coordinates.
Slowly lifting his head, Kyosuke fixed his gaze on the proud expression of the Hyūga clan leader. With a calm tone, he remarked, "It seems Clan Leader Tenjin has done his homework. Observing from the sidelines wasn't a waste after all."
In response to Kyosuke's sarcasm, Tenjin nodded without hesitation and said earnestly, "To make me act this way, even in death, you should feel honored."
"Hah, looks like you're even more shameless than I thought."
"You and I are alike in that regard," Tenjin retorted smoothly, not missing a beat.
As their verbal sparring continued, countless green energy bullets materialized in the air. Tenjin, too, was eager to test the limits of the Yata Mirror's defenses.
"Your defenses are indeed extraordinary," he admitted with a measured tone.
"Unfortunately, it's just a shield. Only the Hyūga clan's Rotation can be considered true, absolute defense."
"I'll prove that to you."
Before Kyosuke could retort, Tenjin acted decisively, cutting him off mid-sentence and showcasing his mastery not only in battle but also in verbal skirmishes by denying him the last word.
With a light flick of his wrist, the barrage of projectiles rained down on the dark golden Susano'o.
"You're trying to exploit gaps in the Yata Mirror's defense?" Kyosuke mused, his voice calm despite the oncoming storm.
"An interesting idea, but have you underestimated Susano'o's inherent durability?"
From start to finish, Kyosuke stood with arms crossed, his posture unshaken.
The enemy's plan was naive. If it had been that easy, the explosive clay would have worked earlier.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Feeling the tremors beneath his feet, Kyosuke couldn't help but feel a hint of boredom.
Still, he knew Black Zetsu wouldn't launch an ambush without substantial backup. That damned Hyūga Tenjin must have a terrifying trump card hidden away.
Swish!
With inhuman reflexes, Tenjin dove at incredible speed, positioning himself behind the Susano'o. "I never underestimated your defenses," he said calmly. "The barrage was merely to create an opening for me to approach."
"And now what?" Kyosuke turned slowly, his gaze filled with undisguised mockery.
"You're about to find out," Tenjin replied coldly.
He stepped forward and, without any flashy techniques, struck the Susano'o with a simple palm thrust.
Yet this seemingly ordinary attack shattered the Karasutengu armor instantly, even obliterating the flesh and bones beneath.
Were it not for Kyosuke's "End" technique taking effect, he would've suffered direct damage from the strike.
The black, mercury-like liquid coalesced into a perfectly black sphere upon leaving his hand, floating silently behind him.
More identical spheres appeared—five in total—hovering ominously behind Tenjin. These objects were collectively known as:
Truth-Seeking Balls.
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