38 WHO IS THE STRONGEST? PART 2

BACK AT THE COAST WITH THE KAGES

Onoki and A were grinning from ear to ear as if they have succeeded in accomplishing something extraordinary.

"Onoki san and A san, is it right thing to infuriate Hime san? i just don't feel good about it"-Rasa

"Brat, you don't know anything at all. This is the great plan we devised after planning with Jiraiya, the master of Love."- Onoki

"Yes according to him, the aura of Madara is a bit more calm and less dangerous around Ichika san. It only shows that Madara is slowly gaining interest in Ichika san, unknowingly. All we need to do is a little push and we will have a formidable ally, which will further increase our soldiers morale"- Raikage A

"Huh, how did Jiraiya san come to that conclusion?"- Terumi

"The very reason Madara alone seeks out Ichika sama to weekly fights, is his way of expressing his thoughts to spend time with Ichika Hime. But both of them are a bit dense in realising their own feelings. Ichika Hime, may not agree with us, but she is as much a war freak as Madara is. So the only way, they can realise their feelings is through fights, especially when a third party comes between them."- Onoki

"Are you sure about this? I just feel you are assuming a lot of things. Anyway, just to be on the safe side, get ready to be kicked by Hime sama when she gets back. Better bring Jiraiya san too, if you want less beating."- Terumi

Suddenly for some reason, Terumi san words made sense to them, and they immediately sent a message to Jiraiya, who is working on his 6th ICHA ICHA volume, based on the "beautiful love" story and characters of Ichika and Madara.

AT THE BATTLE LOCATION

Both Madara and Akira are glaring at each other, with so much intensity, that the aura alone is enough to suffocate an average jonin.

"Why the hell, did you hit her you bastard?"- Madara

"Huh, then why did you hit her too?"- Akira

"She is my opponent for a long time, i can't attack a sissy pretty boy like you when i have a formidable opponent right."- Madara

"Same reason. I can't hit a weakling like you who lost to her always right?- Akira

Madara's anger reached his peak at Akira's words and activated his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan and started to give him death glares.

"So this is the Sharingan, one of the 4 dojutsu that's been recorded by ancestor, which can trick your opponent into genjutsu, when you look into them right?"- Akira

"Yes this is the final version of Sharingan and you still have the audacity to look into my eyes, even after knowing about them?"- Madara

"It may work on others. But not on us. What do you think, we were doing for the last 200 years? We were making proper counter measures for each and every situation in case one day we have to fight people like you. You see, a strong Anti Genjutsu Barrier seal is enough to counter your eye techniques. Each and every important officer in our army is marked with this seal."- Akira

Just to make sure Madara tried his genjutsu, but it got repelled by a glowing barrier.

"Wind Release: Demonic blades" Madara attacked Akira by molding Chakra into fierce looking blades and launching them at him and swinging his Gunbai in the same direction, empowering his attack.

Akira quickly took took a 6 feet black spear with a sharp edge and sealing marks all over it.

"Kaminari Spear Style: 1000 whirlwind" Akira coated his spear with wind chakra and deflected all the wind blades aiming at him.

"Fire Release: Hiding in Ash and dust technique" Madara blanketed the entire area with his ash ready to burn anyone who comes into contact with it.

Akira just escaped by moving to a safe distance, but Madra appeared from the ash and swung his katana aiming to split Akira in half, Which he blocked with his spear and kicking at Madara in his stomach separating them for a few meters.

"Fire Release: Crimson projectiles" Akira accumulated fire in his hand and launched it at Madara , which will trigger a series of flame projectiles and will explode after colliding with the target.

Madara just brought his Gunbai in front of him and used "Gunbai Reflect" to send back the attack at Akira, who was able to flicker to a safe distance at the last moment. The projectiles just exploded on the ocean surface causing huge explosions.

Just when they were about to attack each other, they noticed Ichika in her crimson armor and launching an attack at both of them.

"Water Release: Torrent Bullet", the ocean water accumulated at her feet and launched at both of them creating a powerful vortex of water intending to shred everyone who caught in it. Madara and Akira both started to run away from the attack which was closely following on their tails, even during their escape Madara and Akira started to exchange taijutsu moves aiming to kick the other one into the vortex.

"Water Bullet Release : King Lapis flower" Ichika used that technique to send a huge surge of water crashing down onto both of them from the opposite direction, with such intensity that the waves are produced to restrict their movements. Now they are caught between powerful vortex and a torrential wave.

Struck between 2 powerful attacks, Madara Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan changed to Rinnegan.

"Deva Path : Almighty Push" He stretched his both hands towards the attacks and blasted them away with a strong repulsive force. Saving Akira too, much to his reluctance. But before he could recover from that attack, ichika launched 2 more attacks at both of them.

"Lightning Release Bullet: Powerful breath"She condensed a surge of lightning into her right fist and thrust it forward unleashing a powerful lightning bolt through the water surface.

"Lightning Release: Thunder splitting Heaven and Earth" Similarly she condensed a lightning chakra in her left hand and sent a series of lightning projectiles, Which combined with her previous attack and released a powerful electric discharges in the form of blinding lightning rays covering a huge area.

Both Madara and Akira faces became pale for a moment, seeing that attack.

"Don't tell me, she is planning on killing us both at the same time"- Akira.

For a split second they both exchanged looks and by tacit understanding formed a combo to defend from her attacks.

"Wind Release: Massive Breakthrough" Akira sent a strong wind wave attack at both the lightning releases while Madara used his Gunbai to strengthen his attacks. Their combined attack was able to neutralise her attacks, causing a storm on the ocean surface.

Before they could catch a breather, they saw silhouette of Ichika charging through the calming storm. Before they could react, she appeared in front of them in a flash. Stepping on Akira Left knee as a foothold, she kneed him in the chest with her other leg and using that as a force she launched herself at Madara sending 2 devastating blows to his stomach, making them both fly through the air in opposite directions.

"Wood Release: Wood clone Technique", She quickly created a wood clone. Clone moved towards Madara, while she moved towards Akira.

"Lava Release: Giant Hound" Both the clone and Ichika used Earth and fire chakra to combine 2, meter high life like Hounds, with baring fangs, intending to shred anyone it is targeted at. Both the Hounds launched themselves at Madara and Akira.

"Preta Path: Blocking technique absorption seal" A spherical barrier formed around Madara absorbing the giant hound as chakra.

"Kaminari Spear Style: Twister" Akira coated his spear with water and twirled his spear head, shredding the giant hound.

Ichika Quickly summoned 2 more clones before Madara and Asura could react

"Sealing Barrier: Four Red Yang Formation" A huge barrier in a square formation surrounded them both which is red in color. Ths Barrier is strong enough to even block a full Juubi tailed beast bomb. Madara and Akira both suddenly had a bad premonition, when surrounded by the barrier.

"Heavenly Obstacle Quaking Star",Madara was shocked when he heard the name of the Technique Ichika used. ' she can use that technique without a susanoo?'

A huge meteorite, similar to the one Madara summoned at the valley of the End, started to head towards them and they can't escape because they are trapped in the barrier. For the first time since the fight Akira expressions started to get serious.

"She is a really crazy woman, all we did was to punch her once"- Akira.

Madara Just folded his arms and gave a 'I know that already' look at Akira. He doesn't care about the meteor, because this is just a clone. But at the same time, he don't want the fight to end so soon. He was having a lot of fun today. He quickly wrapped himself in his Susanoo.

While Akira started to release several seals on his body, Causing his aura to Skyrocket with each released seal.

"Water Release: Multiple water severing waves" After going through the hand seals, the huge amount of ocean water in the barrier started to accumulate at his side, forming thousands of water pillars, shooting like a laser towards the meteorite. The attack was able to successfully sever the meteorite into slices, but still the severed pieces started to fall towards them.

"Susanoo. Hurricane Thunderclap : Majestic Attire Sword strikes" Madara Fully unleashed his Susanoo into a giant Tengu shape, with two swords and sending powerful purple sword slashes at the already sliced meteorite, neutralising its threat by 90%. Most of the sliced pieces of meteorites were blown away and fell outside the Barrier, while only a few fell towards them, which they easily destroyed. After that attack, the barrier surrounding them vanished. They could see Ichika standing at a distance and looking at them as if she is waiting for their counter attack.

"Princess, you are really strong. No one made me get this serious in a long time. "- Akira.

With that said Akira moved with such speed, that his speed is like a teleportation compared to before. He appeared in a flash before her, punching her so hard in her stomach, which made her bend forward a little, inviting another straight left punch from him to her shin, sending her flying into the air. But before she could come back to her senses, he appeared before her back in the air and used double fists to hit her on her back sending her crashing towards the ocean floor.

He slowly turned towards Madara indicating that next it is his turn.

"You have Sharingan and Rinnegan. Not much is known about Rinnegan abilities in our clan records, apart from it is a dojutsu of the Sage of the Six paths. I always had doubts regarding, what does this six paths meant?Now my doubts are cleared to some extent. The paths are different abilities regarding Rinnegan wielder. So far you used 2 of its paths, Deva path and Pretha path.

If my assumptions are right, your Deva path can repel and attract. While your Preta path can absorb ninjutsu. So what are the other paths clay boy?"- Akira

"Heh pretty good impressive speed, sissy pretty boy. You really hid your strength well and observing our abilities. The 2 paths you assumed are correct. As for the remaining paths why don't you find out by forcing me. Also, are you the only one who is hiding the true strength? If i were you, i will never show my back to my enemies, especially her."-Madara

With that said, Madara pointed to the place, where Ichika crashed into the ocean surface. Suddenly a terrific explosion blasted all the water at the place, revealing Ichika standing with her Katana. Akira was shocked to see almost no injuries on her body.

"Your speed and strength are as good as Madara sama. But this is still not your full strength right? If it is, then you have no chance of beating either of us."- Ichika

If any of the Kage's listened to her current words, it would give them heart ache for sure. Their fights already surpassed a high kage level and are still holding back. Akira after listening to her words, just gave a loud heart filled laughter.

"Excellent Princess. looks like our warm up is over. So why don't you force me to use my full strength."- Akira.

With that Akira went into a fighting style, ready to face both the attacks of Madara and Ichika.