Chapter 74: [Hakuda Single Bone], A Punch That Shatters Mountains! Shocked Konoha!

Chapter 74: [Hakuda Single Bone], A Punch That Shatters Mountains! Shocked Konoha!

Tsunade's Yin Seal accumulates chakra proactively, and when released, it can instantly heal, strengthen attacks, and increase speed. However, Ishihara's Life Energy Sealing Technique gathers the life energy dissipated during the opening of the Eight Gates, based on his own research on chakra. This energy is then released when needed, achieving a rapid healing effect. Naturally, its effects are not as potent as Tsunade's Yin Seal, but in terms of utility, it's more suited for those who open the Eight Gates.

"How is it?"

Seeing the smile on Ishihara's face, Might Guy, Kakashi, and Hiashi Hyuga stepped forward anxiously to ask.

"Success!"

Upon hearing this, Might Guy became instantly excited. Kakashi and Hiashi Hyuga both showed expressions of shock. After all, this was the Eight Gates, a forbidden jutsu among forbidden techniques, and it was modified so quickly! Terrifying!

"No, I must convince my clan to cooperate with Ishihara!" Hiashi Hyuga felt an urgent pressure. Might Guy's strength was already impressive, and now he felt even more overwhelmed. If Might Guy gained access to the modified secret technique, his strength would grow even further. What about the other clans? If the Hyuga clan continued to stay stagnant, could they still maintain their prestige as a noble family? Looking at Might Guy, Hiashi Hyuga quickly dismissed such thoughts.

Ishihara, however, fell into deep thought.

There was no doubt that all three of these secret techniques were powerful. In terms of value, each was on par with or even surpassed the Eight Gates. Moreover, Might Guy, when opening the Eight Gates Formation, could already pose a threat to him now. Naturally, he couldn't just hand over all three secret techniques.

"The Eight Gates Training Method merely systematizes Might Guy's training experience, so there's no harm in giving it to him," he thought. "But the Eight Gates Sealing Technique and Life Energy Sealing Technique need to be weakened!"

With prior experience, Ishihara quickly developed weakened versions of the two secret techniques:

[Death Gate Sealing Technique (Weakened Version of the Eight Gates Sealing Technique): Only controls the membrane of the Death Gate and can forcibly close it!]

[Life Energy Sealing Technique (Weakened Version): Gathers dissipated life energy when opening the Eight Gates, releases it immediately upon closing the gates, and can only temporarily store life energy.]

Satisfied with these two weakened secret techniques, Ishihara smiled and then said to the anxious Might Guy, "The secret techniques have been developed, but I need to apply the seals first before giving them to you!"

Might Guy was stunned but nodded his head in agreement. Kakashi hurried off to report to the Third Hokage, as the content of the sealing techniques was too significant for Konoha not to be involved.

In the courtyard, Might Guy sat on the ground, exhausted, while Hiashi Hyuga stood beside him. Ishihara, still mulling over his gains, suddenly said, "We've got some time. Why don't the three of us discuss some taijutsu?"

Might Guy nodded at the suggestion, eager to learn more from Ishihara. Having already benefited greatly from their earlier exchange, not to mention receiving the two techniques, he was all in. Hiashi Hyuga, having witnessed Ishihara's abilities, was already intrigued and quickly nodded in agreement.

Might Guy specialized in Strong Fist, a physical taijutsu style that harnessed bodily strength to deliver powerful physical attacks. Hiashi Hyuga, on the other hand, specialized in Gentle Fist, which focused on injecting chakra into the opponent's body to attack from within. Ishihara was more of an all-rounder, using chakra to enhance his body for physical strikes.

As the three exchanged their ideas, sparks of inspiration quickly ignited.

Hiashi Hyuga said, "If one could control the chakra that explodes from the Eight Gates and use it with Gentle Fist, the power would be unimaginable!"

Might Guy shook his head, "Impossible. That kind of power is uncontrollable!"

After speaking, the two simultaneously turned to Ishihara. If anyone could do it, it would be this man standing before them.

Ishihara rubbed his chin, deep in thought. Their conversation reminded him of one of Kaguya Otsutsuki's techniques: Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack! The amount of chakra within it was enough to shatter mountains. However, there were still many aspects of Gentle Fist he did not fully understand, making it hard for him to analyze.

Then, he quickly thought of Tsunade's monstrous strength: gathering a large amount of chakra into a fist and releasing it in one explosive strike. While mulling it over, he said, "Honestly, fully controlling the chakra from the Eight Gates is extremely difficult. And compared to the physical enhancements gained in the Eight Gates state, the attack power of such chakra is still somewhat lacking. But, if one could gather that chakra into their fist…"

"No, it's not necessary to open the Eight Gates!"

"What do you think would happen if someone gathered the chakra needed for a Tailed Beast Bomb and released it in the form of monstrous strength from their fist?"

Hiss!!

Upon hearing this, both Hiashi Hyuga and Might Guy gasped in shock. A Tailed Beast Bomb's explosion was powerful enough to shatter mountains and split the land. If such destructive energy were condensed into the size of a fist, the resulting devastation would be unfathomable.

Just the thought of it sent chills down their spines, and they broke out in goosebumps.

But Ishihara's eyes gleamed with excitement.

[Through your exchange with Hiashi Hyuga and Might Guy, you have gained new insights into taijutsu, and you have experienced a breakthrough.]

[You have created a secret technique: Hakuda·Single Bone.] (TN: Ikkotsu)

[Hakuda·Single Bone: A technique that uses monstrous strength to gather chakra equivalent to or greater than a Tailed Beast Bomb into the fist. The resulting punch is unimaginably powerful, capable of shattering mountains and splitting land!]

Digesting the information in his mind, Ishihara's eyes flickered. This technique resembled Captain-Commander's attack on Wonderweiss in Bleach — "Single Bone!" Not only did that punch shatter Wonderweiss's body, but the terrifying aftermath destroyed numerous tall buildings. The power of the technique was evident! How much chakra would I need to achieve such power? Ishihara wondered as he began to experiment with gathering chakra.

Buzz—

The chakra's pulsations couldn't be hidden, especially with Hiashi Hyuga's Byakugan active.

"What's happening?" Might Guy asked when he noticed Ishihara's expression change.

"Ishihara is gathering chakra… a lot of chakra. He's in danger right now, we should move away from him," Hiashi Hyuga said seriously, moving beside Might Guy and pulling him back. His gaze remained fixed on Ishihara, a solemn expression on his face. "How much chakra does this guy have? It's already surpassed the amount required for large-scale, secret jutsu-level techniques!"

"If this continues, his body won't be able to handle it!"

But Ishihara wasn't concerned, utilizing his near-perfect chakra control to compress the energy into his fist. The chakra volume kept increasing: twofold, threefold… tenfold!

"This… this is on par with a Tailed Beast Bomb!"

"To condense such a massive amount of chakra into his fist, and his hand isn't even damaged… What kind of body does this guy have?!"

Hiashi Hyuga was shocked, his hair standing on end. He couldn't fathom what kind of body could withstand and control chakra at such a magnitude. No human should be capable of this!

Boom!

Suddenly, a massive, awe-inspiring pressure erupted from Ishihara's body. Hiashi Hyuga's face changed drastically as he said, "Don't release it here! There are many people around."

Hearing this, Ishihara frowned, then immediately disappeared from the spot.

"Where did he go?"

Might Guy looked around in disbelief, trying to find Ishihara's location. Hiashi Hyuga quickly activated his Byakugan, scanning and adjusting his vision. After some time, he found Ishihara near a small mountain on the outskirts of Konoha.

"He's over there! Beyond the mountain!"

By this time, the Third Hokage and the heads of the various clans had rushed over. Hearing Hiashi Hyuga's words, they instinctively looked in the direction indicated.

From the sky, Ishihara descended, throwing an unremarkable punch toward the mountain's cliffside.

Boom!

A massive air ring exploded from Ishihara's fist, rippling out like waves. The cliff instantly vanished, leaving behind a hemispherical crater five or six meters in diameter. Cracks rapidly spread across the entire mountain, making it look like the mountain was splitting apart!

Rumble!!

A deafening roar echoed as the earth trembled violently, shaking the land. Under the stunned gaze of the Third Hokage, the entire mountain crumbled! It shattered into countless fragments, which cascaded down in a thunderous avalanche!