Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Encountering Hanzo, The Power of the Clima-Tact

At the border between the Land of Rain and the Land of Fire.

Natsuki stopped in his tracks.

He sensed Konoha ninjas in the distance.

And their two squads had also been detected by the other party.

Because a swarm of kikaichu appeared within the range of Natsuki’s Electromagnetic Wave Sensing.

This was undoubtedly from an Aburame clan ninja.

"I’ll go negotiate."

Maruboshi Kosuke, who also sensed the Konoha ninjas in the distance, volunteered.

"Thank you, Senior Kosuke."

Natsuki nodded and agreed.

If both of their squads went over, it could easily cause a misunderstanding.

During wartime, anything was possible.

There had been previous incidents where Sunagakure ninjas disguised themselves as Konoha ninjas to rendezvous with other Konoha ninjas.

Natsuki and the others stood in place.

A few minutes later, Maruboshi Kosuke returned with a group of Konoha ninjas.

Natsuki glanced at them. There were quite a few people: nine ninja squads, totaling thirty-six people.

But it was understandable.

This batch of supplies was the last batch for this war.

In other words, this was what Orochimaru prepared for the final decisive battle with Amegakure.

Of course, it would only be the last batch if they won.

If they lost, they would have to keep fighting.

But having deciphered Hanzo’s poison, the possibility of losing was slim.

"Natsuki."

A middle-aged ninja stepped forward and introduced himself. "I am the person in charge of escorting these supplies, Yamanaka Shogo."

He was very polite because he knew of Natsuki’s deeds.

"Senior Shogo."

Natsuki greeted him with a smile.

"Natsuki."

Yamanaka Shogo said without hesitation. "From now on, we will follow your command."

Hearing this, Namikaze Minato and Nawaki both felt envious.

The mission scroll provided by Orochimaru didn’t mention making Natsuki the commander.

This was clearly Yamanaka Shogo’s personal decision.

There was only one reason for such behavior: he believed Natsuki could do a better job than him, and that Natsuki’s strength and status were higher.

This was the benefit brought by war.

With his outstanding performance, Natsuki’s fame had skyrocketed, and he was gradually becoming one of the higher-ups in Konoha.

Nawaki sighed emotionally, feeling that this was the ideal version of himself.

Before participating in the Second Shinobi World War, he had dreamed of making a blockbuster debut.

Namikaze Minato had similar thoughts.

Unfortunately, reality was not as he imagined.

"Welcome."

Natsuki nodded slightly and said. "There’s no need for pleasantries. We will escort you to Konoha’s main camp."

The group of over forty people merged and headed toward Konoha’s main camp.

Natsuki walked at the very front, keeping Electromagnetic Wave Sensing active the entire time.

Although Electromagnetic Wave Sensing consumed chakra, it was negligible for him.

Half an hour later, Natsuki’s gaze suddenly sharpened.

He sensed a massive chakra heading toward them.

"Defend!"

Natsuki shouted without hesitation.

Maruboshi Kosuke and the others were momentarily stunned.

They were also using sensory ninjutsu but hadn’t sensed any anomalies.

But in the next second, their expressions all changed drastically.

Natsuki looked up and saw all the rainwater rapidly gathering in mid-air.

Soon, a giant wave over twenty meters high formed.

It surged toward Natsuki and the others with the momentum to swallow everything.

"The only ninja in the Land of Rain who can use such a terrifying Water Release is Hanzo!"

Maruboshi Kosuke immediately said.

The expressions of the other Konoha ninjas changed drastically.

With Hanzo personally arriving, could they escape?

But they were elites after all. Upon hearing Natsuki’s order, they immediately used defensive ninjutsu.

It was just that facing the overwhelming tidal wave, they lacked confidence.

Right at that moment, Natsuki took out the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

Although he currently had many character templates, he didn’t have many large-scale abilities.

The Sorcery Clima-Tact could be considered the optimal solution right now.

Especially since they were in the Land of Rain.

You use Water Release, I’ll use Water Release too.

Weather Egg: Rain Tempo!

Natsuki raised the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

Under the astonished gazes of everyone, dark clouds rose into the sky one after another.

Natsuki swung it forcefully.

A massive amount of chakra was infused into the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

BOOM!

In the sky, torrential rain poured down.

But as it approached the ground, it seemed to be manipulated, making a turn and flying straight ahead.

"What kind of Water Release ninjutsu is this?"

Maruboshi Kosuke couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

A torrent descended from the sky, crashing into the giant wave at extreme speed.

Soon, the two collided.

Everyone felt the ground beneath their feet continuously shaking.

Water splashed everywhere, countless streams colliding and separating.

"Truly spectacular!"

Watching the land as far as the eye could see being swallowed by water, Nawaki blurted out.

Namikaze Minato subconsciously looked at the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

He instinctively felt that this slender blue staff was the key.

"When did Konoha get such a powerful Water Release ninja?"

A figure suddenly appeared.

He stood on the water surface, wearing a gas mask, holding a chain in his left hand and a sickle-like ninja sword in his right.

This was Hanzo’s signature special ninja sword, the flying sickle.

After his appearance, more figures descended.

In the blink of an eye, there were over fifty people.

Seeing this, Yamanaka Shogo and the others felt their unease intensify.

They felt they might perish here.

"Senior Shogo, you guys retreat with the supplies first."

Although Natsuki was surprised to encounter Hanzo here, fortunately, with his current strength, even if he couldn’t defeat Hanzo, he could still escape.

However, he didn’t plan to fight him head-on because it would expose the intel that he was immune to poison.

If Hanzo knew he was immune to poison, he would definitely misunderstand and think Konoha had deciphered his poison.

Then he might not mobilize the entire force of Amegakure to fight a final decisive battle with Konoha.

"Natsuki, this..."

Hearing this, Yamanaka Shogo’s heart jolted, hesitation appearing on his face.

In his view, Natsuki was sacrificing himself to buy them time.

"You saw it just now. My Water Release is not much weaker than his."

Natsuki waved the Sorcery Clima-Tact in his hand and said. "This is a Water Release ninja tool I spent a fortune to forge. You don’t need to worry."

"Be careful!"

Yamanaka Shogo finally made up his mind.

After all, the supplies were the priority.

"You guys go too."

Natsuki looked at Namikaze Minato, Nawaki, and the others and said. "Senior Kosuke, stay."

"No, I’m not leaving!"

Nawaki hurriedly refused.

Namikaze Minato didn’t speak, but his firm gaze clearly conveyed his intention.

Yakushi Nonou was the same.

Natsuki was instantly somewhat amused.

He really had a way to deal with Hanzo.

In fact, just the Sorcery Clima-Tact was enough for him to achieve his goal of stalling for time.

"I am the captain right now. Obey orders!"

Natsuki said coldly.

"I..."

Nawaki wanted to say something but stopped.

Namikaze Minato opened his mouth, his heart full of unwillingness.

He had always thought he was a genius and strong.

But facing a true powerhouse, he was still powerless to do anything.

"Trying to leave? It’s not that easy!"

Seeing this, Hanzo formed hand seals with both hands again.

The water on the ground and the rain in the sky trembled violently, then under his manipulation, transformed into water dragons.

Water dragons roared out one after another, looking incredibly spectacular.

At the same time, he slammed both hands onto the ground.

BOOM!

The salamander Ibuse appeared.

Natsuki raised an eyebrow, suddenly discovering something advantageous to him.

Their Water Release clash just now, coupled with the omnipresent rain, left the ground completely flooded.

At this time, besides Water Release ninjutsu receiving a boost, another type of ninjutsu would be invincible.

That was Lightning Release ninjutsu.

Lightning Release ninjutsu could use Water Release ninjutsu to spread rapidly.

Weather Egg: Thunder Breed Tempo!

Thinking of this, Natsuki immediately raised the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

A white egg appeared and cracked open, and thunderclouds flew into the sky.

In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared.

Countless bolts of lightning tore through the air and poured down.

"Not good!"

Seeing this, Hanzo hurriedly shouted. "Retreat!"

At this moment, all the Amegakure ninjas were on the water surface. With this dense barrage of lightning coming down, many would suffer.

The salamander Ibuse also didn’t dare advance.

Taking so many lightning strikes wouldn’t be pleasant for it either.

Hanzo leaped into the air.

Gripping his flying sickle, a massive amount of chakra surged into it, and he swung it forcefully.

A giant blade light appeared in the air and landed in the water.

Soon, the water was parted.

When Natsuki’s lightning reached that point, it paused because there was no water to conduct it.

"Skilled in both Water Release and Lightning Release. Who are you?"

Hanzo looked at Natsuki, his interest piqued.

"You believe me now?"

Natsuki didn’t answer, keeping his back to Nawaki and the others, and said. "You leave so I can escape with peace of mind."

Seeing this, Nawaki and the others didn’t insist anymore, turned, and ran.

"I am Natsuki."

Natsuki looked at Hanzo, a smile on his face, and said. "I’ve long heard of your great name, Leader Hanzo. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

"Orochimaru’s student?"

Hanzo was somewhat astonished and asked. "Aren’t you skilled in archery and kenjutsu?"

"You flatter me. I just started learning."

Natsuki blinked and said.

"Arrogant!"

Hanzo snorted coldly and immediately ordered. "I’ll hold him off. You guys go after them!"

Natsuki and Maruboshi Kosuke naturally wouldn’t let the Amegakure ninjas catch up to Nawaki and the others.

Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!

Maruboshi Kosuke immediately threw a shuriken.

The densely packed shuriken spread out, instantly throwing many Amegakure ninjas into a panic.

"Ibuse!"

Hanzo shouted expressionlessly.

The salamander Ibuse immediately jumped up.

In mid-air, it opened its mouth.

A massive amount of poison gas spewed out.

Natsuki didn’t want to expose his Poison-to-Medicine Conversion ability, so he and Maruboshi Kosuke immediately used Soru to retreat.

Hanzo obviously didn’t expect their Body Flicker Technique to be so fast and couldn’t help but frown.

At the same time, Natsuki raised the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

Milky Road!

A large number of cloud balls flew out.

Upon landing, they rapidly expanded, forming a towering cloud wall.

The poison gas was immediately blocked.

"What an annoying ninja tool."

Hanzo had already figured out that Natsuki’s Water Release and Lightning Release were related to the slender blue staff in his hand.

He immediately gripped his flying sickle tightly and swung it forcefully.

With one strike, the cloud wall was split in two.

But behind the cloud wall was a long string of lightning balls.

Thunder Cloud Rod!

Natsuki swung it fiercely.

The lightning balls connected to the Sorcery Clima-Tact all lit up, radiating electricity in all directions.

When the electricity met the water, it immediately produced continuous crackling explosions.

Many Amegakure ninjas were caught off guard and hit by the electricity, screaming in pain.

The salamander Ibuse, which was about to advance, retreated again.

Maruboshi Kosuke subconsciously glanced at the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

Having lived for so long, this was his first time seeing such a powerful ninja tool.

Compared to the Sorcery Clima-Tact, the functions of other ninja tools were too monotonous.

He didn’t know where Natsuki got this miraculous ninja tool.

But for Hanzo, it was very frustrating.

Unable to take down Orochimaru’s student, a mere brat, where would his face be if word got out?

Kenjutsu: Iai Slash!

Hanzo leaped into the air, his speed pushed to the limit.

His entire body disappeared from his spot.

Natsuki immediately felt an indescribably sharp aura lock onto him.

Eye of the Mind (False)!

Natsuki flashed, brushing past Hanzo.

Hanzo instantly showed surprise.

This was his first time seeing someone dodge his Kenjutsu: Iai Slash.

But his speed was too fast right now, so he couldn’t change direction and could only pass by Natsuki.

Soru!

Natsuki widened the distance and flicked his left hand.

A Sword of the Thunder God flew out.

Hanzo naturally knew he possessed a secret jutsu that could make ninja tools explode.

He dodged the Sword of the Thunder God with a Body Flicker Technique.

Right at that moment, the nearby water was drawn around Maruboshi Kosuke.

Water Release: Water Colliding Wave!

Water rapidly spinning and rising like a tornado.

In an instant, it spread in all directions like a waterfall.

The Amegakure ninjas were forced to stop and set up defenses.

"Senju Tobirama’s Water Release."

Hanzo took a glance and realized Maruboshi Kosuke was extraordinary.

But before he could think further, he felt a chill.

A massive amount of snowflakes fell from the sky.

Hanzo reacted quickly, immediately opening a black umbrella.

Chakra surged out, deflecting all the snowflakes.

When the snowflakes landed, any place with water immediately froze into ice.

"Senior Kosuke, retreat!"

Natsuki shouted immediately.

Hearing this, Maruboshi Kosuke used Soru and disappeared from his spot.

Hanzo stood in place and didn’t give chase.

Because their mission this time had already failed.

Yamanaka Shogo and the others had already escaped with the supplies.

If he pursued them, Konoha’s reinforcements would arrive shortly.

Hanzo understood Orochimaru’s abilities very well.

Every time he appeared, Orochimaru would quickly discover him and make arrangements.

Since Hanzo didn’t pursue, the other Amegakure ninjas also stopped.

"Konoha truly produces talents generation after generation."

Hanzo sighed and said.

Judging from Natsuki’s current performance, in a few years, he would be another Kage-level powerhouse.

Konoha was thriving, while Amegakure only had him holding up its reputation.

He didn’t dare imagine what Amegakure would become after his death. It would most likely just be repeatedly trampled by the major ninja villages.

Hanzo had long guessed what Orochimaru was trying to do.

And Amegakure would find it hard to hold on after fighting for so long.

Especially with the extreme shortage of supplies.

He originally wanted to snatch these Konoha supplies to alleviate Amegakure’s awkward situation.

But who knew Natsuki, this anomaly, would appear and stop them with the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

Hanzo had considered bringing more Amegakure ninjas, but if there were too many people, Orochimaru would inevitably notice.

Then there would be even less chance.

For him, only the final decisive battle remained.

But he was not without a chance of winning.

Because he and the salamander Ibuse could rival an army.

Group battles were their specialty.

Individual battles like this one with Natsuki actually prevented the salamander Ibuse from bringing out its advantage.

"They didn’t chase us."

Natsuki let out a breath and said.

"Your performance today has made me look at you in a new light again."

Maruboshi Kosuke asked curiously. "What’s the deal with this ninja tool of yours?"

He remembered that Natsuki didn’t use this ninja tool during the previous war with Sunagakure.

"I had Granny Cat forge it using a Lightning Release chakra crystal and a Water Release chakra crystal."

Natsuki didn’t hide it and said directly.

After all, this matter couldn’t be kept secret.

"No wonder it’s so powerful."

Maruboshi Kosuke couldn’t help but click his tongue.

It was no exaggeration to say that Lightning Release and Water Release chakra crystals were invaluable.

It would be hard to find even a few in all Five Great Villages.

Natsuki using two to forge a single ninja tool was simply extravagant.

But the power was indeed worth the price.

"Natsuki!"

Nawaki and the others came up to them.

Although they left, they didn’t go far.

Only Yamanaka Shogo and the others escorted the supplies back to Konoha’s main camp.

"We’re fine."

Natsuki said with a smile. "Hanzo probably saw you guys had run far, so he chose to give up."

"That’s good."

Nawaki breathed a sigh of relief.

"You guys escaping unscathed from Hanzo, your fame will probably skyrocket soon."

Namikaze Minato sighed emotionally.

Natsuki was slightly taken aback.

This sounded exaggerated, but it was indeed true.

Because in the original work, the reason the Konoha Sannin initially became famous was because the three of them survived against Hanzo.

"Escaping isn’t a skill. Killing him is what will make my fame skyrocket."

Natsuki chuckled and said.

Namikaze Minato was stunned upon hearing this.

He heard Natsuki’s confidence.

Considering his current strength, he indeed should have such confidence.

Not long after, the sound of tearing air rang out.

It was Orochimaru, Yamanaka Shogo, and the others.

"I’m glad you’re not hurt."

Orochimaru looked them over and finally felt relieved.

Yamanaka Shogo and the others, however, felt extremely shocked.

They originally thought Natsuki and the others would be injured even if they managed to escape, but they looked completely unharmed.

"Explain the specific details in full."

Orochimaru thought for a moment and said.

He was also very curious how Natsuki and the others escaped from Hanzo.

Natsuki recounted the event and introduced the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

Yamanaka Shogo and the others finally understood that the powerful Water Release was due to the Sorcery Clima-Tact.

"This ninja tool is indeed not bad."

Even Orochimaru felt surprised, or rather, found it novel.

The group returned to Konoha’s main camp.

Subsequently, a Jonin meeting was held in the main tent.

Natsuki and Maruboshi Kosuke attended this Jonin meeting.

The content was very simple.

With the arrival of the last batch of supplies, Konoha was preparing to launch a final decisive battle.

When the time came, they would decide the victor in one battle with Amegakure, ending this Shinobi World War.

Of course, a decisive battle didn’t mean an all-out attack right from the start. It required certain deployments.

But these were matters for Orochimaru and the others. Natsuki just needed to execute his missions.

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