The man lowered his head and burst into maniacal laughter: "Hahahaha~ Kid, your words are absolutely hilarious!But as a reward, I'll tear you apart piece by piece and let you experience true terror!"
Before he could finish speaking, the man's body suddenly emitted a dazzling burst of lightning, as if struck by lightning.His hair stood on end, as if electrified.In the blink of an eye, he was enveloped in a powerful layer of lightning, entering Lightning Style Chakra Mode.
This mode allows the user to maximize both speed and defense, making them virtually invincible in both offense and defense.Furthermore, the user's strength is greatly enhanced in this mode, allowing them to easily tear enemies to shreds.
"Boy, prepare to die!" The man's figure vanished like lightning in an instant.The next moment, he appeared beside Hatake Kaede like a ghost.
The man raised his thick arm high and slammed it down hard on Hatake Kaede's head.The blow was as powerful as a thunderbolt and unstoppable.
However, this time Hatake Kaede was prepared.His nerves were on edge, and he was intently watching the man's every move.Just as the man's fist was about to smash into his head, Hatake Kaede swiftly raised his arm and accurately grabbed the man's arm.
Immediately afterward, Hatake Kaede twisted his waist forcefully, executing a beautiful over-the-shoulder throw, slamming the man hard to the ground.A loud "bang" resounded, and the ground seemed to tremble from the immense impact.
Surprisingly, the man didn't seem to be injured at all!His body seemed to be full of power, one hand gripping the ground tightly, while the other foot lashed out like a steel whip, sweeping straight towards Hatake Kaede, who was in the upper hand, with a sharp gust of wind.
The power of this kick is simply astonishing; the force it generates is several times stronger than Hatake Kaede's whip kick!If you were hit by this kick, you would probably die in the next instant.
Faced with such a fierce attack, Hatake Kaede dared not be careless in the slightest.He nimbly moved his body backward, barely dodging the fatal blow of the whip kick.Immediately afterwards, he stretched out his palm without hesitation, and a dragon-shaped bolt of lightning shot out like lightning, heading straight for the man.
" Lightning Style: Thunder Dragon Pursuitt!" Hatake Kaede shouted softly, and the lightning bolt instantly transformed into a roaring thunder dragon, baring its fangs and claws as it pounced on the man.
However, the man showed no fear.He actually withstood the violent damage of the thunder dragon and fought his way out of the lightning!He leaped high into the air, raised his fist like an iron hammer, and smashed it down on Hatake Kaede once again.
"Lightning Strike Ninja Meets Suzuki Blade!" The muscles in the man's arm suddenly contracted, and a powerful force erupted in an instant.At the same time, lightning crackled around his arm, flashing with dazzling light, bringing even more terrifying destructive power.
Faced with the man's fierce attack, Hatake Kaede did not back down.He met the attack head-on without flinching.In an instant, his fist transformed into a bolt of lightning, carrying immense force as it met the man's fist head-on.
With a dull thud, the two fists collided like two meteors.In an instant, a powerful force erupted between them, forming an invisible shockwave that spread outwards.
Despite the astonishing power, neither side backed down.They clenched their fists tightly, wrestling with each other, neither willing to yield.However, the younger Hatake Kaede was ultimately slightly weaker, and after less than a minute of stalemate, he was finally forced back several steps by his opponent.
However, Hatake Kaede was not discouraged.On the contrary, a joyful smile appeared on his face.During the previous confrontation, he had vaguely sensed the existence of "Lightning Style: Chakra Mode," which meant that he was one step closer to mastering this powerful ninjutsu.
After regaining his footing, Hatake Kaede took a deep breath and clenched his slightly numb fist.He felt the flow of chakra within his body, adjusted his state, and prepared to face the next attack.
The next moment, Hatake Kaede suddenly crouched down slightly, gathering all his strength into his right foot.His right foot was instantly enveloped in a dazzling layer of lightning, as if it had transformed into a thunderbolt's foot.
Immediately afterward, Hatake Kaede leaped up, like a nimble eagle, swooping straight at the man.His right foot drew a lightning-fast arc in the air, kicking the man with overwhelming force.
"Leo Flying Kick!" Accompanied by Hatake Kaede's angry shout, this kick was as powerful as a thunderbolt.
Despite Hatake Kaede's fierce attack, the man showed no fear.A cold smile appeared on his lips as he shouted, "Hahahaha, brat, that was exhilarating!Raito Ninja meets Suzuki Riki's sword!"
Before he finished speaking, the man swiftly threw out his fist, a punch as fast as lightning, directly meeting Hatake Kaede's right foot that was kicking out.
"Boom!" With a deafening roar, a violent explosion suddenly erupted, as if the entire world trembled.Hatake Kaede's attack collided with the man's in an instant, unleashing a dazzling bolt of lightning, like a small sun exploding between them.
The lightning spread outwards with astonishing speed, tearing and pulverizing trees in its path, and carving deep furrows into the ground, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation.The shockwave from the explosion swept across the area like a whirlwind, engulfing everything in its path.
As the smoke gradually dissipated, a man emerged somewhat disheveled from the epicenter of the explosion.His clothes were tattered, and his body.He suffered burns in multiple places, and a large patch of his hair was singed, but he still managed to keep his balance.
The man stared in horror at the epicenter of the explosion, his mind filled with disbelief.In his perception, Hatake Kaede had been pulverized by his powerful attack, leaving not even a trace behind.
The man bent over, his body trembling slightly from heavy breathing.Suddenly, as if remembering something, a sinister smile spread across his lips, and he burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, brat, I'll remember you.You really are Konoha's 'genius,' but what a pity, bad luck struck, and you ended up dying at my hands." The man's laughter revealed a hint of smugness and mockery.
He straightened up, looking down at the epicenter of the explosion as if admiring his own handiwork.Then, he took a deep breath and shouted ahead, "Kid, remember my name, Nagamiya Rokuno!"
After saying that, the man staggered back a few steps.
The man had exhausted his chakra in the battle with Hatake Kaede.He knew that his victory was merely a fluke, simply because he was a few years older and had better physical abilities.
The man gave a bitter smile, turned around, and was about to leave.
At that moment, a chilling killing intent suddenly appeared behind the man.Immediately afterwards, a sharp blade formed from lightning pierced through the man's body from behind, and even pierced through his heart.
"Purple Lightning Sharp Spear!" The boy's voice came from behind the man again.
The man turned his head with difficulty, and the scene before him shocked him.
The shattered Hatake Kaede is gradually rebuilding itself, and the lightning slowly evolves into a human form, eventually becoming a real person.
The man knelt on the ground, coughing up blood, and with his last strength said, "Ha!What a monster!Cloud Village is in trouble!"
After saying that, the man slowly closed his eyes.
After regaining his human form, Hatake Kaede was deathly pale.The battle had nearly exhausted all of his chakra; had he not survived by using "Elementalization," who knows what might have happened!
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