Ch-68 Michikatsu can use Lava Release!?

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Roshi launched an immediate attack on Michikatsu, driven by unwavering determination. However, Michikatsu proved himself to be no pushover. He met Roshi's assault head-on, using all his strength to fend off the relentless onslaught. Despite being continually pushed back, Michikatsu maintained his composure, resolute in his fight against Roshi.

There was one notable difference in Michikatsu's approach to this battle. The additional pair of hands that had sprouted from his body were engaged in a continuous and intricate sequence of hand seals. When these new limbs first appeared, Roshi was utterly bewildered. The more they clashed, though, Roshi gradually realized that Michikatsu's fundamental abilities remained unchanged, except for the fact that he now possessed an extra pair of hands and a new, unsettling mouth. This realization struck Roshi with a horrifying revelation, as he began to understand why these peculiar appendages had manifested on Michikatsu.

In a remarkable display of dexterity, Michikatsu fought Roshi in a one-on-one duel with one pair of hands, while simultaneously employing the other pair to prepare a powerful ninjutsu. As the tension in the battle reached its peak, Roshi's worst fears were realized.

Michikatsu unleashed his ninjutsu, "Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave." A colossal torrent of water erupted from the stomach-mouth of Michikatsu, flooding the entire area. The deluge engulfed Roshi and the remaining Iwa ninjas, leaving them all submerged in the watery abyss, gasping for breath.

While the other Iwa ninjas struggled to maintain their composure and break free from the drowning deluge created by Michikatsu, Roshi had a different advantage. An unusual occurrence took place around Roshi, where a human-shaped barrier formed. This wasn't a typical chakra-generated barrier but rather a unique phenomenon where any water that came into proximity with Roshi was immediately evaporated. This created a vacuum, shaping a barrier that perfectly aligned with Roshi's form.

Michikatsu was well aware of this, and it fell in line with his expectations. The primary purpose of Michikatsu's release of the immense amount of water wasn't to trap Roshi.

"You won't be able to confine me with water, Michikatsu, not while I'm in my 'Lava Release Chakra Mode,'" Roshi asserted confidently.

Michikatsu responded with a sly grin, "You're absolutely correct. Water alone can't restrain you, but what if it were to become ice?" Michikatsu, positioned above the water's surface, unleashed his 'Blood Demon Art: Cryokinesis.' Slowly, a small body of water, approximately ten meters in diameter, began to transform into solid ice.

Not content with just immobilizing the remaining Iwa ninjas, Michikatsu's 'Blood Demon Art: Cryokinesis' took a deadly turn. As the ice formed around them, it morphed into razor-sharp needles, piercing the Iwa ninjas instantly. Upon closer examination, one could observe numerous perforations in the bodies of the Iwa ninjas. This gruesome transformation was a result of Michikatsu's precise control over the ice, manipulating it with his 'Blood Demon Art: Cryokinesis.'

In this moment, Roshi found himself submerged in the icy waters that encased him, struggling to maintain his 'Lava Release Chakra Mode' under the intense cold. The frigid environment presented an unexpected challenge for him.

As Roshi grappled with this newfound difficulty, he sensed that the remaining Iwa ninjas had met their unfortunate demise. Their deaths incited a surge of anger within him. In a fit of rage, Roshi unleashed a powerful technique known as 'Flower-Fruit Mountain.' This attack caused the surrounding ice to melt rapidly. Michikatsu was unfazed by this development, well aware of Roshi's formidable power.

Once the ice had melted, the once-solid surface transformed back into water, which spread throughout the surroundings. Michikatsu and Roshi now stood facing each other on the damp ground, a tense standoff between two formidable opponents.

Roshi's anger over the loss of the Iwa ninjas left him with no desire for conversation. He swiftly lunged towards Michikatsu, unleashing his 'Lava Release: Scorching Armoured Fist' in a relentless attack.

Michikatsu, recognizing the gravity of the situation, chose not to rely on his previous defensive tactics. With Roshi's fiery fist rapidly closing in, Michikatsu couldn't afford to take any risks. Instead, he mirrored Roshi's approach, transforming his own fist into a molten state, imbued with lava. Both Michikatsu and Roshi unleashed their devastating punches, their fiery fists colliding with explosive force.

Although Roshi's anger raged on due to the loss of the Iwa ninjas, he couldn't help but be taken aback by the surprising sight of Michikatsu employing the same technique as his own. He involuntarily exclaimed in astonishment, "What!?"

For a brief moment, Roshi entertained the thought that perhaps Michikatsu had employed some form of genjutsu, but as he realized his mental clarity and physical condition remained unaffected, his doubts were put to rest. This uncertainty was ultimately dispelled when his 'Lava Fist' collided with Michikatsu's, confirming the physical reality of their confrontation.

The explanation for Michikatsu's ability to mirror Roshi's move was quite straightforward. He harnessed his unique capability, known as 'Divine Reflection,' which allowed him to replicate and execute Roshi's techniques. While Michikatsu was fully capable of entering the 'Lava Release Chakra Mode' himself, he opted for a different strategy. His primary objective in facing off against Roshi was to buy time, ensuring that Nawaki and their comrades could make a clean escape.

Roshi, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief, briefly withdrew. The uncanny similarity of Michikatsu's move to his own left him momentarily dumbfounded.

Nevertheless, Roshi quickly overcame his surprise and surged forward to attack Michikatsu. He unleashed a furious assault with both fists, aiming to overpower his opponent. Michikatsu, in response, countered with his own set of four lava-covered fists, mirroring Roshi's tactic. This time, however, Michikatsu introduced a twist of his own, incorporating the devastating 'Explosion Release: Landmine Fist' into his attack.

Roshi had initially anticipated a simple evasion as he backed away from Michikatsu's oncoming fists. But when the 'Explosion Release: Landmine Fist' erupted from all four of Michikatsu's fists simultaneously, Roshi found himself taken completely off guard. The explosive force sent him hurtling through the air, a testament to Michikatsu's strategic prowess in their intense battle.

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