Chapter 132

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 The last time Cloud Village and Stone Village jointly attacked Konoha, the Fourth Raikage was aware of the "disappearing Rasengan." However, this encounter marked his first personal experience with it. Despite its potential lethality, the Fourth Raikage found it underwhelming. Uchiha Natsu had previously relied on a shadow clone to use this ninjutsu and defeat the Five-Tails Jinchuriki. However, facing it directly now, the Fourth Raikage felt it posed little threat, especially under his formidable defense. Essentially, it made no difference whether visible or not.

With a determined resolve, the Fourth Raikage clenched his teeth and raised his right arm. His muscles bulged visibly, accentuated by thick blue veins. With a slight bend of his legs, he propelled himself forward by slamming his right foot against the dirt wall behind him.

"Thunder Knife!"

Transforming into a streak of blue light, the Fourth Raikage surged toward Uchiha Natsu's neck with astounding speed. The distance between them, roughly ten meters, vanished in the blink of an eye.

Witnessing this, the hearts of the Konoha spectators raced with anticipation, especially Hyuga Rena, whose Byakugan eyes remained wide open, ready to intervene at any sign of danger.

Uchiha Natsu attempted to dodge, but the speed of the fourth-generation Raikage was overwhelming. Although techniques like ice or wood escape could offer a defense, Uchiha Natsu couldn't employ them due to their chakra cost and the limited reserves of his shadow clone.

As Uchiha Natsu turned his head to evade, the Fourth Raikage's blow struck his arm squarely. Yet, before tension peaked among the spectators, Uchiha Natsu's body dispersed into a puff of smoke.

"A shadow clone... Natsu Kun's caution is commendable," Hinata Rena remarked, relieved.

The atmosphere remained tense as everyone awaited Uchiha Natsu's next move. Even Uzuki Yugao, who had earlier expressed confidence, revealed her nervousness.

The Fourth Raikage's expression shifted from disdain to confusion as he realized Uchiha Natsu had eluded him with a shadow clone.

"When did the shadow clone emerge? I didn't even detect it!" His face darkened as he scanned the surroundings, but found no trace of Uchiha Natsu.

With nowhere to hide except underground, Uchiha Natsu's body likely remained buried. However, beneath a mountain, the lack of air made prolonged concealment challenging.

After nearly a minute passed with no sign of Uchiha Natsu, the Fourth Raikage scoffed in frustration.

"Is this your way of admitting defeat? Hiding underground instead of facing me?" he taunted, receiving nods of agreement from the other Kage.

Yet, just as they prepared to declare victory, the ground surrounding the circular practice field began to shift. Five figures emerged, clad in Hokage Yushen robes, positioning themselves in a pentagonal formation facing the Fourth Raikage.

"Hmph, finally decided to show yourselves? I thought you had fled," Fourth Raiying laughed loudly.

None of Uchiha Natsu's five shadow clones spoke, but they raised their right hands simultaneously, their hand seals changing rapidly.

Observing this, the Fourth Raikage recognized the sequence of Uchiha Natsu's seals, but their disorder perplexed him. Though familiar with one-handed hand seals, he couldn't discern the nature of the ninjutsu being performed.

As Uchiha Natsu neared the completion of his third seal, the Fourth Raikage prepared to launch his attack. But just as he moved to strike, Uchiha Natsu's shadow clones completed their seals.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!" "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!" "Wind Release: Wind Scythe Jutsu!" "Lightning Release!"

Five voices echoed in unison as five different ninjutsu surged towards the Fourth Raikage. Caught off guard, he activated his full Raikage Chakra Mode in response.

Thunder, wind, fire, and water—four elements of ninjutsu—bombarded the Fourth Raikage's lightning-shrouded form. Then, a massive "pot lid" materialized in the sky, crashing down with tremendous force.

A resounding boom echoed through the mountains as the ground trembled, fissures opening wide.