Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 136 Guarding the Crane

As expected, Uchiha Kiyoyuki lived up to expectations. As a ninja with outstanding strength and superb genjutsu, his genjutsu skills were breathtaking! In the blink of an eye, the person who possessed the power of the One-Tailed Beast was already deeply trapped in the genjutsu quagmire and could not extricate himself.

However, this sudden upheaval triggered an unexpected and thorny problem. It turned out that when a person is under the influence of genjutsu, they become unable to control and suppress the tailed beast energy within them. And the tailed beast possessed by this unfortunate Jinchūriki—Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast—was renowned for its mastery of sealing techniques. At this moment, freed from the constraints of its Jinchūriki's chakra and willpower, Shukaku became extremely agitated. It easily tore apart the previously indestructible sealing power, causing a tiny crack to appear at the seal. This insignificant crack was like a wide-open road for the massive Shukaku, which eagerly poured out of the gap, yearning to breathe in the long-awaited air of freedom.

With Shukaku breaking free of its restraints, the entire situation instantly descended into chaos and disorder.

Looking at the towering, mountain-like figure before him, Uchiha Kiyogen felt a surge of powerlessness. However, he harbored no thought of retreating or fleeing. For for the Uchiha clan ninja, it was better to die on the battlefield than to desert in the face of battle.

This indomitable spirit stems from the long history and tradition of the Uchiha clan. Since the Warring States period, the Uchiha clan has been renowned for its formidable strength and proud character. They firmly believe that their power is sufficient to meet any challenge, and they never give up, even in the face of dire straits.

At this moment, Uchiha Kiyogen no longer hesitated. He swiftly formed hand seals, gathering all his chakra, and unleashed his most powerful ninjutsu at his opponent without reservation: "Fire Release - Dragon Flame Song Technique!"

As his shout rang out, a raging ball of flame, like a giant dragon, soared into the sky, baring its fangs and claws as it lunged at the massive figure. Wherever the flames passed, the air seemed to ignite, emitting deafening roars. Uchiha Kiyogen stared wide-eyed at the fire dragon, anticipating its fatal blow to the enemy.

"Boom!"

The raging fiery dragon, like a shooting star with a long tail, crashed into its opponent with astonishing speed! In an instant, a deafening roar resounded, as if the entire world trembled. Upon seeing this, Uchiha Kiyogen felt a surge of joy.

You must understand, this ninjutsu is a technique he meticulously studied for many years, mastering its essence! It embodies his profound understanding and comprehension of chakra manipulation and hand seal techniques. And now, he is pouring all his power into it without reservation, striving for a single, decisive blow!

In his view, even the legendary tailed beasts would probably find it difficult to withstand such a powerful attack, right? After all, this was a killing move he had unleashed with all his might! However, at this moment, something unexpected happened to Uchiha Kiyogen.

As the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, a massive and majestic One-Tailed Shukaku appeared before everyone's eyes. Surprisingly, despite suffering such a powerful ninjutsu attack, it was completely unharmed! On the contrary, the attack seemed to have ignited a raging fire deep within Shukaku's heart.

You see, Shukaku had just been freed from its long seal and was longing to enjoy the freedom it had been holding. But just then, a powerful fire-style ninjutsu struck it like a meteor, interrupting its brief moment of bliss.

Fortunately, Shukaku, as one of the Tailed Beasts, excels most in sealing techniques and defensive skills. It was precisely because of these unique abilities that it was able to easily withstand that terrifying attack. If it were any other Tailed Beast, it probably wouldn't have been able to take that attack so easily; even if it wasn't injured, it would certainly have looked rather disheveled.

Enraged, Shukaku glared with its large, bell-like eyes, its gaze scanning its surroundings with piercing intensity. Soon, it locked onto the ninja who had dared to challenge it and launched a counterattack without hesitation! It opened its massive maw, letting out a deafening roar, and then moved with lightning speed, lunging towards the ninja.

At this moment, Shukaku desperately needed an outlet to vent its long-suppressed anger and resentment. For years, it had been trapped in the seal, living in darkness. Now, finally free, it was subjected to attacks by ninjas for no reason—how could it tolerate this? Thus, the violent energy within it erupted like a volcano, even affecting its own chakra aura—its once calm and gentle chakra now became abnormally turbulent!

Shukaku took a deep breath, gathering the surging chakra within his body into his mouth, and then exhaled it with overwhelming force. In an instant, an extremely powerful storm suddenly formed, transforming into a ferocious wind-style ninjutsu that swept across the land! Wherever it passed, trees snapped in two, turning into countless fragments that flew everywhere; the ground was forcibly carved with deep trenches, and dust billowed up, blotting out the sun!

However, this terrifying wind-style ninjutsu did not stop there. Instead, it charged straight toward Uchiha Kiyogen with an unstoppable momentum!

Faced with such an astonishing range and immense power of ninjutsu, Uchiha Kiyogen couldn't help but feel a slight surprise. However, as a top-tier elite Jonin, especially one from the Uchiha clan, he knew that while such an attack was extremely threatening, it was far from enough to kill him!

Uchiha Kiyogen calmly raised his hand and swiftly formed a hand seal for the Body Flicker Technique in front of his chest. In an instant, his figure vanished from the spot like lightning.

The next moment, when he reappeared, he was already behind Shukaku's massive body. He gripped several sharp kunai tightly in his hands and hurled them at the enormous figure without hesitation.

The kunai sliced ​​through the air with a sharp, piercing sound, flying straight towards Shukaku at astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, it struck its target hard and embedded itself deeply in Shukaku's neck.

Shukaku seemed to sense the threat from behind, but it merely turned its head slightly, paying little attention. The kunai it had just been struck couldn't cause it any real harm.

Uchiha Kiyogen was perfectly aware of this. However, he was currently preparing for his next attack with all his might. He gripped something tightly in both hands, while his mouth firmly held onto another object. As the sunlight shone on them, it was clear that Uchiha Kiyogen was straining to pull on a steel wire that shimmered with light on both sides, while his mouth held the same wire tightly. It turned out that the other end of this wire was connected to the kunai that had just been thrown!

Just then, Uchiha Kiyogen gathered all the steel wires to his mouth, and at the same time, he quickly completed the hand seals. Accompanied by a roar: "Fire Release - Fire Dragon Technique!" A raging ball of flames suddenly rose up, transforming into a ferocious fire dragon, which rushed along the steel wires at an astonishing speed toward Shukaku's neck.

This fire-style ninjutsu, which concentrates power into a single point and delivers a precise strike directly at Shukaku's vital area—the neck—will undoubtedly inflict severe damage on the opponent.

In an instant, Shukaku keenly sensed its opponent's relentless, storm-like attacks, and its already restless emotions became even more ferocious. A blazing, lightning-fast fire dragon hurtled towards Shukaku's neck at astonishing speed! Facing such a fierce attack, Shukaku showed no fear, resolutely extending its thick, powerful claws to firmly block its neck.

With a deafening roar, the fire dragon and Shukaku's enormous claws collided violently, instantly erupting in dazzling sparks. The powerful impact actually carved a massive, bottomless crater in the center of Shukaku's hard claws!

Although the attack did not cause any real damage to the battle-hardened Shukaku, it thoroughly ignited the fury deep within its heart. At this moment, Shukaku was enraged to the extreme, exuding a chilling aura that seemed to tear the entire world apart.

Shukaku's massive, mountain-like body trembled slightly. Its thick, patterned tail lashed out, slamming towards Uchiha Kiyogen with a sharp gust of wind and unparalleled power! At the same time, it opened its blood-red maw and continuously spewed out streams of azure whirlwinds formed from its powerful chakra.

These whirlwinds, like giant dragons soaring into the sky, roared and swept across the surroundings. Wherever they passed, towering trees and solid rocks were instantly torn to shreds, turning into ruins. The once flat ground was now riddled with holes, and bottomless craters were a shocking sight.

Faced with such a terrifying attack, Uchiha Kiyogen desperately dodged to the side. However, despite his ghostly agility, he couldn't completely avoid the earth-shattering force. The aftershocks surged like a tidal wave, crashing heavily onto him. He groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and his body was sent flying backward uncontrollably.

Suppressing the excruciating pain, Uchiha Kiyogen struggled to his feet. Gazing at the approaching, increasingly violent storm, he knew he had nowhere to retreat. Gritting his teeth, he channeled the last remaining chakra within him, gathering it between his hands, preparing to meet this final blow.

Amidst the swirling clouds, Uchiha Kiyomoto's figure appeared incredibly small yet exceptionally resolute.

Suddenly a voice came from the sky, which made Uchiha Kiyogen pause for a moment, and then he showed a relieved smile.

"Spirit Spell - Crush the Street Vendors!"

A giant toad appeared in the air and slammed down on Shukaku's head. This was Jiraiya's ninjutsu, which involved summoning a powerful toad to crush his opponent.