Chapter 245 : Furnace of Blood!

In the dense silence of the woods, fallen leaves danced in the air as if stirred by an invisible wind, swirling and shattering around the two figures.

C's countenance was cold, his hands clenched into fists at his waist, and the Lightning Release Chakra Mode grew thicker and heavier. The once blue electric cocoons now formed dazzling thunder snakes, coiling around his chakra coat with an ear-piercing hum.

Each strand of his hair brimmed with energy, standing erect like steel needles. Knotted muscles on his body swelled and tightened, causing his entire form to expand.

Avoiding direct eye contact with Takeshi's menacing gaze, C adhered to the ninja world's common sense that cautioned against staring down opponents in battle.

Given C's strength, he would normally sneer, but facing a lunatic with a Mangekyō Sharingan before him, he knew a lapse in caution could prove fatal. He dared not be careless.

Building momentum, C strained to unlock the power within, entering a heightened state of Lightning Release Chakra Mode—Thunderstorm Mode!

The voltage coursing through his body increased incrementally. C began to feel the overwhelming pain, yet the corresponding surge in power was even more astonishing.

"Not enough! I can handle more!"

In this state, improvement was possible with ample chakra and physical strength. With C's current body and strength, a single punch could likely shatter the full-strength defense of a quasi-kage-level powerhouse.

Had he unleashed such an attack on Uchiha Kagami earlier, the latter would have been vanquished outright!

C Zong, a seasoned figure in the ninja world, exercised unparalleled caution. Confronting Uchiha Dragon, equipped with an unknown Mangekyō Sharingan ability, he refrained from rash moves and instinctively exerted his full strength.

"Indeed, a formidable power. Cloud Ninja's Thunder Body Refinement is truly well-deserved," remarked Takeshi, who stood opposite him, also gaining momentum.

With a Mangekyō Sharingan ability each from Orochimaru and himself, fused into a harmonious pair, Takeshi sought to employ the Mangekyō Sharingan pupil technique—tapping into a mysterious ability resonating with his bloodline.

"Reverse it, the blood furnace!"

As if unlocking all concealed constraints within, various blood powers devoured by Orochimaru and Takeshi unexpectedly awakened, surging forth from his blood.

A potent aura condensed into its original form, breaking free from the suppression of the white scale bloodline and erupting in succession.

"Boom!"

The first impact was the power of the Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyakus. While not overwhelmingly powerful, it strengthened Takeshi's bones and flesh, now belonging to Orochimaru.

As the blood veins awakened, the power of the Shikotsumyakus gathered on the surface of Takeshi's body. His entire form took on a crystal-clear appearance, and his skin resembled jade.

Takeshi harnessed the power of the Sharingan, and the patterns in his eyes transformed. Interwoven tomoes extended, and his pupils overflowed with energy, amplifying his spiritual power.

Next, the power of Byakugan manifested. In this awakened state, Takeshi no longer needed to switch his eyes. Byakugan's field of vision merged seamlessly with the Mangekyō Sharingan, as if he could peer through the starry sky.

Lastly, the power of Wood Release surged forth. Takeshi had devoured the hidden blood essence of hundreds of Senju clan members, ultimately obtaining the cells of Senju Hashirama and awakening them with the Stone of Gelel as a guide.

At this moment, Takeshi radiated vitality, and even the plants in the surrounding forest exhibited rapid growth in C's astonished eyes.

Takeshi's core white-scaled snake bloodline allowed him to control other forces steadily. Various hidden powers revealed their attributes under the mysterious gaze of his eyes, leading to further enhancements.

C stared in horror, witnessing Takeshi's overwhelming momentum. Clear light emanated from Takeshi's center, akin to the radiant sun, casting a cyan hue over the surroundings. Countless auras rose and stirred, as if Takeshi was not alone but blessed by the power of numerous ninja blood, constantly ascending.

This power derived from his bloodline, the result of devouring and fusing blood. Takeshi named it the "Furnace of Blood." His current state involved liberating and activating the blood essence in his body, temporarily strengthening his bloodline.

If C's momentum increased through compression, chakra condensation, and physical strength stimulation, then Takeshi's ability operated on the level of blood and genes, making him more powerful.

The bloodline was a return to ancestry, uncovering buried potential through bloodline stimulation. With the pupil technique, Takeshi's strength soared by half upon awakening his bloodline.

Originally, Takeshi and Orochimaru's strengths were close to Quasi-Kage, but after soul fusion, they reached Kage-level. With the Mangekyō Sharingan ability, Takeshi approached C's power level.

Strength in a ninja wasn't just about physical power. This was only the second form of the Blood Furnace.

"Power courses through my body!" Takeshi bathed in azure brilliance, exuding mystery and strength. The blood-colored vortex in his eyes contracted, and the azure light returned, restoring the world to its original colors.

C, still stimulating his body, felt an unprecedented threat and pressure from Takeshi.

The Furnace of Blood suited Takeshi's abilities, running slowly on its own to enhance his strength. With the pupil technique, Takeshi's ability to devour Bloodline Limit became even stronger, and activating the blood could cause a short-term strength surge.

However, this power came at a cost. The active ability of the blood furnace, lasting for ten minutes at most, would leave Takeshi weakened afterward, shortening his fusion time.

Even with this limitation, with two Mangekyō Sharingans possessing the same ability, Takeshi's strength could rival C. For these five minutes, Takeshi stood as a high-end combat power among Kage-level fighters.

C, reaching his limit, crackled with electric energy and increased in size. He glared at Takeshi with murderous intent.

The war is about to break out!

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