Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Kakuzu's Mental Collapse
The clash between flames and water currents.
Instantly, scorching steam spread wildly across the entire space.
However, under the onslaught of the heatwave, the Akatsuki members were not feeling great.
The hot air made their breathing increasingly difficult.
Then, in the next second, two voices rang out simultaneously.
"Wind Release…"
"Wind Release ~ Great Breakthrough…"
Boom!!!
Suddenly, two gusts of fierce wind erupted, unleashing countless wind blades in the air that swept around madly.
The wind blades surged in all directions, swirling wildly.
Deidara, Sasori, Kisame, Hidan, and the others couldn't even keep their eyes open.
Konan had no choice but to hide behind Yahiko to avoid the interference of this terrifying wind collision.
"Impressive little brat…"
Konan's opinion of Sasuke had completely changed by now.
To go head-to-head with Kakuzu using ninjutsu and not lose an inch
That was simply monstrous!
Moreover, from the beginning of the battle until now, the two had already switched between three different chakra nature transformations during their exchanges.
Kakuzu was equally shocked. "To think he's even mastered Wind Release. This brat… How is it possible for someone this young to master three chakra nature transformations?"
It must be noted that Kakuzu himself only achieved this feat because he possessed five different hearts of varying attributes.
But Sasuke… how?
At the age of twelve, mastering even one chakra nature transformation would be impressive, and mastering two would make someone a genius.
Three?
That would qualify as a prodigy.
The storm's impact continued, and the two simultaneously ceased their attacks.
However, while Kakuzu was pondering how to deal with this troublesome brat Sasuke
The sound of crackling thunder suddenly erupted.
"Lightning Release!"
"Discharge…"
Crackle~
In an instant, terrifying lightning burst forth from Sasuke's palm.
This time, Sasuke didn't even make a hand sign.
It was instantaneous!
Although the bolt of lightning didn't hit Kakuzu, it gave him a good scare.
Fast…
Too fast…
So much so that he had no recollection of when the lightning appeared.
In the next moment, thunderbolts snaked through the air like densely packed electric serpents, leaving Kakuzu no time to catch his breath.
The lightning roared ferociously, far surpassing Kakuzu's previous Lightning Release techniques in sheer power.
It could be said that their proficiency in Lightning Release was on completely different levels.
Sasuke's mastery of Lightning Release was far more astonishing.
These lightning attacks left Kakuzu scrambling to dodge, with no time to even form hand signs.
He could only evade Sasuke's Lightning Release attacks in a pitifully disheveled state.
As the lightning swept across, cracks appeared on the ground.
When the lightning subsided, Kakuzu stood up, his eyes widened as he stared at Sasuke.
'Four chakra nature transformations… And his Lightning Release is at such a profound level!'
'At this age… How is this…'
Just as Kakuzu was deep in thought, Sasuke formed hand signs for the first time.
"Fire Release!"
An incredibly calm voice echoed.
Yet, in the next second, terrifying, raging flames gathered in Sasuke's mouth.
"Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
Boom!
A fire dragon shot out suddenly, sweeping straight toward Kakuzu.
The moment Kakuzu saw the flames appear, he slammed his hands onto the ground.
"Earth Release ~ Earth-Style Wall…"
The rising earth wall blocked Kakuzu's front, and just as he sighed in relief
Bang!
The earth wall was effortlessly pierced by the fire dragon.
The fire dragon, with its mouth wide open, approached Kakuzu. In the next second, it was about to engulf him completely.
Kakuzu's eyes flickered continuously.
'How… is this possible…'
'My Earth Release… was shattered in an instant?'
'What kind of Fire Release is this?'
Boom!!
A deafening roar sounded.
The explosion from the flames formed a terrifying shockwave that spread crazily in all directions.
The powerful impact was so strong that even the other Akatsuki members felt as though they were being shoved violently.
Yahiko raised his hand and used Shinra Tensei to nullify the shockwave.
But in the next moment, fiery clouds formed by the flames began to disperse slowly.
At this moment, the Akatsuki members looked at Sasuke with strange expressions.
"Five… five kinds?"
Deidara muttered blankly, utterly dumbfounded.
"Mastery of five chakra nature transformations. This kid… is a monster!"
Sasori was equally astonished.
It must be noted that mastering one nature transformation was not difficult for a shinobi. Mastering two often meant one was a Jonin; three indicated a genius, and four was already considered a prodigy.
But five… Only Konoha's Third Hokage had achieved that. Even if other shinobi possessed the corresponding chakra natures, they might not have the time or ability to master those transformations.
As the Akatsuki members stared at Sasuke in shock
Four black shadows fled rapidly from the explosion.
At that moment, Sasuke suddenly opened his eyes.
The Three Tomoe Sharingan appeared.
Simultaneously, four streaks of lightning flashed through the air.
Thud, thud~ Thud, thud!
Four lightning-coated shurikens struck the four shadows with pinpoint accuracy. The paralysis effect of the lightning immobilized the shadows instantly.
Seeing this, the other Akatsuki members frowned.
Kakuzu had used that disgusting technique of his.
Yet, even so, he was subdued by Sasuke in an instant.
This…
The sound of chirping birds, accompanied by the faint hum of a blade, echoed.
Three streaks of lightning surged forth from the Kusanagi Sword in Sasuke's hand.
'Chidori Sharp Spear!'
He released it three times in quick succession.
Three shadows were destroyed, collapsing lifelessly to the ground.
The last black shadow continued to struggle.
Sasuke glanced disdainfully at the final cursed heart.
"So weak!"
When the lightning on the shuriken dissipated, the black shadow quickly retreated back into Kakuzu's body.
Kakuzu crawled out of the flames slowly.
At this moment, when Kakuzu looked at Sasuke, his eyes were filled with fear.
This brat… had almost killed him.
The flames continued to burn, and Kakuzu's body was charred beyond recognition.
Silence!
For a moment, the atmosphere was silent.
Sasuke slowly sheathed the Kusanagi Sword into its scabbard on his back.
He looked up at Yahiko.
He didn't speak, but now, the Akatsuki members were deeply astonished.
Sasuke had held back in the end, clearly having figured out Kakuzu's technique.
Otherwise, if he had destroyed the last heart, Kakuzu would have died.
Yet, Sasuke chose not to, effectively sparing Kakuzu.
At the same time, the others realized one thing Sasuke had remained in place throughout the entire battle.
Facing Kakuzu!
He didn't move a single step, standing still as he defeated Kakuzu.
He almost killed him. This brat… was terrifying!
Nagato couldn't calm his mind either. Such strength at this age
He was practically a monster.
"One-Tail… leave it to you!"
Sasuke smirked faintly and nodded lightly. "No problem!"
Meanwhile, Kakuzu, lying on the ground, was completely unable to accept the situation.
He…
Had been completely overwhelmed by a brat who hadn't even moved.
And he was nearly killed!
Was he truly this weak?
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