A biting wind howled, the cold moon hung high, and across the icy wasteland of the Land of Snow, the sounds of battle shook the heavens, and blood flowed everywhere. The Cloud Ninja and the Snow Ninja were locked in fierce combat, each fighting their own pairs.
Just as Raikage A had predicted, with the Hyuga clan's powerful observation and guidance, coupled with the concentrated firepower of crossbow ninja tools, the Cloud Village quickly found itself at a disadvantage in its battle against the Snow Village. As for the high-level duels that A had pinned his hopes on, the Cloud Village was also completely overwhelmed by the Snow Village.
Facing Hiashi Hyuga, Hijiri first used Lightning Release: Illusionary Lightning Pillar, attempting to disrupt the Snow Ninja's crossbow barrage and aid the Cloud Ninja. However, the genjutsu was countered by the Byakugan and had no effect whatsoever, only interfering with some of the Snow Ninja and providing a slight respite for the Cloud Ninja.
However, he quickly found himself caught in Hiashi Hyuga's relentless offensive. Nozomi fought back fiercely, but ordinary lightning ninjutsu couldn't break through Hiashi's defenses, and in terms of taijutsu, he was completely overwhelmed by the much stronger Hiashi. Despite his desperate struggle, after a prolonged battle, Nozomi was struck in the chest by Hiashi's Eight-Stroke Empty Palm, ultimately collapsing to the ground with a furious glare.
On the other side, Hinata Minami moved like a dragon, her steps blurring as she entangled herself with Mabui. Although Mabui usually worked as a secretary, her lightning-style taijutsu was quite formidable.
Her short sword flashed like lightning, its sharpness astonishing. With each slash, her entire body was enveloped in a fierce blade light, seemingly impenetrable even to water. However, when Hinata South unleashed her Eight Trigrams Universe Steps, each step created a shadow, instantly conjuring eight clones to attack. Mabui was immediately overwhelmed, caught off guard and struck several times by her sharp fingers.
"The Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist is nothing special; it doesn't have any power to hit anyone!"
Having desperately forced Hyuga Minami back with a single strike, Mabui sensed that nothing was wrong with her body. Panting heavily, she held her sword defensively. In order to buy more time and even increase her chances of victory, Mabui chose to launch a taunting attack using the Gentle Fist technique, which the Hyuga clan was known for, hoping to make her opponent lose his composure.
"Further words are pointless; you're already dead anyway!"
Hinata showed no anger at the enemy's provocation. He coldly uttered a sentence and then turned to pounce on the other Cloud Ninja.
"Don't run!"
Mabui was still pondering the enemy's intentions when she saw Hinata leave and took a step to give chase. Just then, Mabui felt a surge of thunderous chakra explode from the spot on her body where she had been struck. This chakra traveled along her meridians, penetrating her internal organs, shattering whatever they passed through!
Before she could even warn anyone, Mabui collapsed in despair, her internal organs destroyed. The last thing she saw before her eyes was the brutal slaughter of the Cloud Ninja.
"Mabuyi, damn it!"
Samui's team was facing Hyuga Neji, a genius of the Hyuga clan whose strength, after being trained by Hyuga Kaze, far surpassed that of the original character, even showing signs of being a Kage-level fighter. Despite their desperate attacks, Samui and her team couldn't even touch the hem of their opponent's clothes.
If Hyuga Neji hadn't been less experienced in combat and less ruthless, Samui's squad would all be lying on the ground by now.
"Cloud Flow · Rising Dragon"
Cloud Flow Flying Blade
"Cloud flow·instant"
Samui's attacks were fierce and swift, like a ferocious lion pouncing, and with the cooperation of Omoi and Karui, he attempted to deliver a fatal blow to Hyuga Neji.
Even though Samui's short sword was sharp and the team members cooperated seamlessly, Hyuga Neji was far more unfathomable. His jade-like hands were even more powerful than blades, and with his Bagua Palm technique flying and dancing, Samui and his two companions were like being stuck in quagmire, unable to advance or retreat.
After a fierce battle, Hyuga Neji had become familiar with the killing atmosphere of the battlefield. He no longer showed mercy and instead unleashed the Heaven-Slaying Hand. Pure chakra was extremely concentrated on the sides of his palms, forming invisible energy blades. His bare hands were comparable to chakra weapons. With a single slash, Hyuga Neji cut Omoi and Karui, along with their swords, into four pieces.
The hand slash swept past the two people without diminishing its power, instantly slicing away Samui's dagger and closing in on her fair, jade-like neck, ready to kill her.
"Neji, please don't kill him!"
Uchiha Jie, his Sharingan gleaming with three tomoe, was unleashing the Uchiha style and leading the Snow Ninja in a charge, having already gained the upper hand.
Upon realizing Neji was about to kill Samui, he quickly shouted, "Don't kill him! This guy is so cool, and he has such a powerful lightning bolt; he's practically on par with Tsunade. In my experience, Lord Yukikage will definitely like him. You can capture him and present him to Lord Yukikage. Then let's see if that Senju clan member can still monopolize Lord Yukikage's favor!"
Neji Hyuga stopped attacking Uchiha Jegan just as he was about to speak. In that split second, he switched his Heaven-Slaying Hand to Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Palm, and used a series of pressure point strikes to completely seal Samui's mobility.
When Neji finally understood why Uchiha Gaku had told him not to kill, even his usually aloof and indifferent face flushed slightly. He clenched his fists, intending to kill, but stopped when his gaze fell upon Samui's lightning bolt. Uchiha Gaku was right; Yukage would probably like this type!
Seeing that Hyuga Neji had stopped fighting, Uchiha Jie was overjoyed, as if he had done a great service for Lord Yukage. His spirits lifted, and he charged forward with even more vigor.
However, what Uchiha Jie didn't notice was that the Yuki ninja behind him, especially the other Uchiha clan members, were looking at him with admiration.
Even a Uchiha clansman behind them in line whispered in admiration: "Brother Jie, you're really brave! Everyone knows how much Izumi feels for Yukage. She's been waiting for years and hasn't succeeded yet, but someone else has cut in line for her."
Xueying previously said she was too young, Brother Jie, are you planning to give her a bigger template?
Meanwhile, on the battlefield further away, Uchiha Izumi, who had been locked in a fierce battle with Raikage A, couldn't help but glance over after hearing Uchiha Gaku's words, her movements even becoming slightly disorganized. Hyuga Hiashi, who had rushed to guard the archer squad, also revealed a chilling glint in his eyes!
With skilled fighters falling one after another, the situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable for the Hidden Cloud Village.
On the battlefield, the Snow Ninja were all clad in chakra armor, possessing astonishing defensive capabilities, and each Snow Ninja had one or two unique skills. The Uchiha clan's Uchiha-ryu ninjutsu was dazzling and magnificent, and even ordinary members of the Hyuga clan displayed a plethora of unique ninjutsu and taijutsu. In addition, a group of elite Hyuga archers formed a crossbow squad, plunging the Cloud Ninja into a state of absolute defeat.
Some elite Chunin from the Cloud Ninja clan also considered launching a surprise attack on the crossbowmen squad, but the Hyuga clan members moved like ghosts, appearing as numerous shadowy figures, making them all seem real and difficult to discern. During their charge, they would often momentarily lose focus, only to find themselves struck in several vital areas by crossbow bolts.
Not to mention the top expert, Uchiha Shisui, who transformed into several shadows, like a tiger among wolves. Wherever he passed, the Cloud Ninja fell like wheat being harvested, without even having time to utter a cry of pain.
Apart from the battle between Raikage A and Uchiha Izumi, which is still undecided, the Cloud Ninja have suffered a major defeat on other battlefields.
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