Chapter 91: Why Didn’t You Gather All the Immortal Bodies Before Declaring War?

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Hearing Naruto's words, Hiruko felt a surge of irritation and anger.

Yes, the Chimera Technique was a forbidden jutsu that allowed him to steal others' kekkei genkai and use them to enhance his own power.

But Hiruko considered this the fruit of his own hard work and refused to let anyone belittle it.

Hiruko quickly formed a series of hand seals, and suddenly, a massive hybrid beast appeared behind him, a monstrous creation born from the Chimera Technique.

However, as the giant beast loomed, Kurama showed nothing but disdain.

A huge golden fox head materialized behind Naruto, and a mini Tailed Beast Bomb formed in its mouth.

Boom!

With a violent explosion, the Tailed Beast Bomb obliterated Hiruko's monstrous creation in an instant. The creature that represented Hiruko's ambitions was destroyed in a single, powerful blow.

As Hiruko watched his hard work turn to ashes, his breath became ragged, and his entire body trembled with fury.

He slammed his bandaged arm into the ground, and in an instant, countless bandages shot out, wrapping around Naruto.

But Naruto, in his Kurama Link Mode, easily dodged the attack, appearing behind Hiruko in a flash. His chakra transformed into massive claws, which reached out and grabbed Hiruko.

Finally, a fox head formed from chakra lunged at Hiruko, who barely managed to react in time. "Steel Release!" Hiruko shouted, activating his kekkei genkai.

The Steel Release protected Hiruko, and Naruto's fox head bit down hard but failed to cause significant damage. Still, the resentment in Hiruko's eyes was palpable.

Why? Hiruko thought bitterly. Why does everyone try to stop me? Why is everyone determined to ruin my plans?

In the next moment, two Rasengans spun into existence in Naruto's hands. With a determined shout, Naruto launched them at Hiruko.

Hiruko extended his hands eagerly. Absorbing ninjutsu was his specialty, his pride. "I'll take this too!" he declared.

But as his hands touched the Rasengan Shuriken, Hiruko realized with horror that he couldn't absorb it.

The rapidly rotating wind around the Rasengan acted as a barrier, with the chakra inside creating an impenetrable force.

Hiruko was helpless against the onslaught. The Rasengan Shuriken tore through him, shredding his clothes and belt, leaving him wrapped in nothing but his bandages.

Panting and defeated, Hiruko admitted, "I've lost. You've won."

Naruto allowed the Kurama Link Mode to dissipate and faced Hiruko directly. "You were once a shinobi of Konoha. Why are you declaring war on the entire ninja world now?"

There was a flicker of confusion in Hiruko's eyes. "I just wanted to be acknowledged…"

Even though they were enemies, Naruto couldn't help but question Hiruko's logic. "You said you could obtain immortality by acquiring the five kekkei genkai, right? Then why didn't you complete your goal before declaring war on the ninja world? Why declare war when you were so close to victory?"

Hiruko was stunned. Why did I declare war after obtaining only four of the five kekkei genkai? Why didn't I wait until I had immortality?

For the first time, clarity dawned in Hiruko's mind. He realized how foolish he had been to expose himself so early.

Naruto spoke with finality, "But it doesn't matter now. As long as I'm here, your plan will never succeed. I'll stop not just you, but any other threat that tries to harm the ninja world."