"Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld!"
"Ninja Art: Mud Swamp Hidden Dragon!"
The ground beneath Yekura's feet instantly softened, transforming into a foul-smelling mud swamp. At the same time, the dragon head beside Qifeng turned and plunged into the mire.
This combination ninjutsu of Earth Release was a technique Qifeng had first learned through the Iwanin experience card. Now, he was finally able to perfectly unleash it once again with the help of the puppet's Earth Release ninjutsu.
Yekura's composed expression finally changed.
She immediately directed fireballs to slam into the ground beneath her.
The moisture in the swamp was dried up, giving her a foothold, and the mud spewed out by the approaching earth dragon was also intercepted by the Scorching Release fireballs she controlled.
Qifeng raised an eyebrow.
Yekura's Scorching Release ability was indeed troublesome.
As expected of the person who would later be called a hero by Sunagakure. It could be said that her status in Sunagakure was extremely similar to Konoha's White Fang of the past and the future Yellow Flash. However, it was precisely because of her high merit that she endangered the future Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, and was ultimately betrayed by the village, eventually dying at the hands of Kirigakure ninjas.
But that was in the future.
Through this confrontation, Qifeng realized that the current Yekura had not yet reached that level.
The peak Yekura was undoubtedly a Kage-level powerhouse, but judging from the current situation, she should only be at the level of an elite Jonin. Relying on Scorching Release, she was considered a top-notch existence among elite Jonin, but there was still a considerable gap from the Kage level.
He had thought he would be facing a Kage-level powerhouse this time.
Orochimaru's overwhelming destruction on the battlefield had greatly impacted Qifeng, almost causing him to reflexively choose to avoid Yekura.
But now...
He could fight!
Taking advantage of Yekura's hasty response to the mud, Qifeng took the initiative to approach, drew the long sword from his waist, and met Yekura with a simple and unadorned slash.
But he saw a flash in Yekura's eyes.
"I've been waiting for you!"
Five fireballs instantly expanded, with two of them directly destroying the earth dragon, and two more blasting straight towards Qifeng, leaving only one to protect herself.
So, she was feigning haste!
But Qifeng had not failed to anticipate this possibility. However, he still chose to meet her head-on, naturally having his own reliance.
The blade's edge remained sharp.
Qifeng's arm suddenly swelled, and a large amount of fine gravel gathered from all around, covering his arm and the long sword.
"Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique!"
One of the Third Tsuchikage's signature moves, a ninjutsu that only a small number of Iwanin had received the true teachings of.
Yekura widened her eyes, gritted her teeth, and no longer held back the last fireball protecting herself.
"Scorching Release: Exploding Steam Murder!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Violent roars echoed through the forest, and a large number of plants were affected by this collision. A large amount of water vapor evaporated from the humid Mist Forest, adding a bit of haze.
Soon.
The mist dissipated.
Two figures shot out from the mist.
Qifeng's slightly embarrassed figure staggered a few steps and gradually stopped. Some of the clothes and hair on his body had been destroyed quite a bit, and the gravel covering his arm and blade had scattered.
On the other side, Yekura looked even more disheveled.
The shock in her eyes could not be concealed beneath her disheveled hair. An extremely horrifying wound on her left arm revealed the bone beneath, and the entire arm was almost completely severed, with blood gushing out.
But she ignored the injury, glared fiercely at Qifeng, and squeezed out two words from between her teeth.
"Iwanin!!"
That's right, Iwanin!
Those who could use the Added-Weight Rock Technique, apart from Iwanin, no one could do it.
Moreover, it had to be a high-ranking Iwanin, an Iwanin favored by the Third Tsuchikage, to be granted this ninjutsu.
Qifeng just smiled and didn't answer.
Yekura's strength was still very terrifying, and the addition of Scorching Release made her even more powerful, able to attack and defend.
Unfortunately, she had not yet grown to her peak.
In addition, his unexpected combination with the Added-Weight Rock Technique had resulted in a fierce attack, and now she was severely injured.
A ninja who had lost an arm would definitely have their strength greatly reduced.
Although Qifeng had also paid a certain price, he was far from showing as much composure as he had.
But it didn't matter, since he was just a puppet, destroying it might be a pity, and besides, he clearly had the upper hand in the confrontation.
He didn't give her time to catch her breath.
His hands formed seals again.
"Earth Release: Earth Impaling Spears!"
Rumble——
Along with the roar of the ground, sharp earth spears shot out from the ground, densely packed and heading towards Yekura.
Yekura's face was pale, her eyes fierce.
She would not give up so easily. She believed that she was not without the possibility of winning, as long as she seized that damn opportunity.
Waving her right hand, the instantly condensed fireballs continuously shattered the earth spears in the sky.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The roars were endless.
Qifeng also knew that Yekura still had the strength to fight, and if she seized the opportunity, she was very likely to turn the tables on the spot.
