Hokage: I Confronted the Five Kage Before the System Arrived

Chapter 47: This is the Feeling I Want!

Araguri Kagura Blade.

The sword technique created by Killer Bee.

It was impressive enough to earn a comment from Hagoromo Gengetsu, indicating it was indeed an exceptional sword technique.

No wonder Sasuke, even with his Mangekyou Sharingan, was almost left questioning his life after encountering this technique.

And it made sense why Samui would choose this carefree guy as her swordsmanship teacher.

The last technique to receive such high praise from Hagoromo Gengetsu was from a swordsman of the Hatake clan during the Warring States period.

Unfortunately, the only remaining descendant of that clan has abandoned the family's swordsmanship, choosing instead to carry the hopes of his comrades.

Hatake swordsmanship may never flourish in the ninja world again.

As Killer Bee took another peculiar step, brandishing seven swords like a tornado, Hagoromo Gengetsu glanced at his black cloak.

"This is my only piece of clothing, I can't afford to have it ruined again."

With that, Hagoromo Gengetsu formed a hand seal with one hand and said:

"Magnet Release: Metal Manipulation!"

Instantly!

Killer Bee noticed his seven swords vibrating uncontrollably.

Before he could react.

A whistling sound filled the air.

The seven swords ignored their owner's will and shot out with a "whoosh."

At this moment, Killer Bee, feeling like a loser abandoned by a goddess, wailed:

"Hey, hey! Don't do that!"

It was futile.

Under Hagoromo Gengetsu's control, the seven swords flew at high speed towards the approaching Fourth Raikage, while Gengetsu himself leaped towards the now unarmed Killer Bee.

This is the awkwardness of taijutsu in the Naruto world.

It's strong, indeed, but even the famous Might Guy, using the Eight Gates, needed the combination of Flying Thunder God and Kamui to land a kick on Madara.

As for the final blow, it was more about Madara wanting to experience it firsthand.

It was said to be a close call to ending it all, but in reality, Madara recovered within a second, standing tall and lively again.

Pure taijutsu has too many limitations.

Just like now, Hagoromo Gengetsu easily disrupted Killer Bee's proud sword technique with Magnet Release, forcing him to retreat.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!"

"Lightning Release: Thunder!"

Two Cloud Ninja quickly cast their jutsu, combining them into a Water-Thunder Dragon Bullet to stop Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Hagoromo Gengetsu extended his left hand, fingers spread.

In an instant, the incoming Water-Thunder Dragon Bullet disappeared into his palm.

Then, Gengetsu aimed his left hand at Killer Bee, and with a long whistle, the Water-Thunder Dragon Bullet shot out from his palm, hurtling towards Killer Bee.

"Bee!"

"Got it."

Killer Bee responded to the Hachibi in his mind, his right hand swelling and transforming into a giant octopus tentacle, shielding himself from the Water-Thunder Dragon Bullet.

Boom!

A violent shockwave, accompanied by rain and sparks, spread in all directions.

The Fourth Raikage crushed the seven swords to dust and charged towards Hagoromo Gengetsu instead of retreating, shouting to his subordinates:

"Don't use long-range ninjutsu! Use C-class battle formation!"

"Yes!"

The five Cloud Ninjas accompanying the A-B Combo were all elite, perfect for deep infiltration and decapitation missions.

Upon receiving the Fourth Raikage's order, they swiftly took their positions and charged towards Hagoromo Gengetsu alongside the Raikage.

However, the first to arrive was Killer Bee, partially transformed into a Bijuu, his giant octopus tentacle rapidly expanding.

Boom!

The ground was deeply gouged.

Hagoromo Gengetsu's figure flashed, dodging the attack and repelling the Cloud Ninjas' combined assault. The Fourth Raikage then struck like lightning.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The sound of metal clashing filled the air amidst the flying dust.

Hagoromo Gengetsu and the Fourth Raikage exchanged blows at a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye.

Quickly.

Hagoromo Gengetsu seized the opportunity, grabbed the Raikage's arm, and used Dark Release to absorb his chakra.

Unexpectedly, the Fourth Raikage did not resist; instead, he grabbed Hagoromo Gengetsu's arm in return and, while allowing him to absorb chakra, rammed his massive body forward like a mountain.

Boom!

Hagoromo Gengetsu's feet dragged a long trench in the ground, blood oozing from his unhealed wounds, soaking his black cloak.

In his severely injured state, he couldn't withstand too much impact.

If he were in peak condition, this fight would be much easier.

But!

This is exactly the feeling he wants!

Pain! Trembling! Excitement! Boiling!

Chakra was leaping, muscles were swelling, wounds were splitting open.

Only like this!

He could clearly feel that he was truly alive in this world.

"Come on! Dance to your heart's content! Delight me to the fullest!"

Hagoromo Gengetsu, instead of retreating, advanced boldly towards the Fourth Raikage.

"You think I'm afraid of you!"

With extensive combat experience, the Fourth Raikage noticed something off about Hagoromo Gengetsu's state. He cracked his neck loudly and charged at Gengetsu like a towering mountain.

Meanwhile, the five Cloud Ninjas who had just been repelled, seeing Gengetsu entangled with the Raikage, rushed forward again, not playing any tricks, but aiming to block all his escape routes.

"Now's the time!"

"Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack!"

Not far away, Killer Bee, who had been preparing, slapped his belly, spewing out a large amount of ink infused with sealing jutsu, covering the area around Hagoromo Gengetsu.

The stronger the enemy, the more effective sealing techniques are.

This principle was well demonstrated by the ancestor, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

Not worried about being sealed themselves, the Raikage and the Cloud Ninjas blocked any possible escape for Hagoromo Gengetsu.

But they were all courting disaster.

Hagoromo Gengetsu had never moved from his spot.

He simply looked up at the ink rain falling from the sky.

The vast amount of chakra he had just absorbed from A began to evaporate within his body.

In the next moment.

Crack~crack~crack~

It was clearly a sunny and mild day.

In an instant, it turned extremely cold.

To the astonishment of the Cloud Ninjas, the large amount of ink that was about to descend was instantly frozen, forming a massive ice layer in mid-air.

And that was just the beginning.

Centered around Hagoromo Gengetsu, a tremendous amount of cold air erupted.

A thick layer of ice formed and spread rapidly, replacing the soft soil underfoot with frigid ice.

The Cloud Ninjas, unable to dodge, could only watch as the once soft ground was replaced by biting cold ice.

As they shivered involuntarily.

Crack! Crack!

They looked down, their pupils contracting sharply.

Just like the ground.

From their feet to their calves, from their calves to their thighs, and then to their waists, and even their entire bodies.

They were all being rapidly encased in ice.

"This is Ice Release!"

A Cloud Ninja who had fought against a member of the Yuki clan exclaimed in shock.

He had never seen such terrifying Ice Release.

As he struggled to break free from the freezing, a figure approached him, lightly tapping him as if knocking on a door.

Crack!

The Cloud Ninja's body shattered into countless ice crystals, scattering beautifully in the air.

"One down."

Hagoromo Gengetsu said calmly.