Chapter 128: Chapter 128: The Third Tsuchikage on the Second Level, Uchiha Akira on the Ninth
Chapter 128: Chapter 128: The Third Tsuchikage on the Second Level, Uchiha Akira on the Ninth
Chapter 128: Chapter 128: The Third Tsuchikage on the Second Level, Uchiha Akira on the Ninth
Just as the Life Simulator had described, a few days later, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, arrived at the border between the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire.
Onoki's presence immediately lifted the spirits of the defeated Iwagakure shinobi. However, upon seeing the extent of his troops' losses, Onoki's expression darkened with a mix of shock and sorrow.
He then turned to his son, Kitsuchi, and asked for details about the battle. When he heard that over 2,000 Iwagakure shinobi had struggled to handle Uchiha Akira alone and how their guerrilla tactics had nearly driven them mad, Onoki felt a heavy weight settle in his chest.
He had always known Uchiha Akira was exceptionally talented. However, he hadn't expected Akira to be so overwhelmingly powerful, capable of toying with over 2,000 elite Iwagakure forces by himself. This revelation only solidified Onoki's determination to eliminate Uchiha Akira, no matter the cost.
Upon learning that Jiraiya and Uchiha Akira had led Konoha's forces in an attack, Onoki wasn't surprised. Given that both sides had similar numbers and overall strength, the fact that Konoha had two Kage-level powerhouses meant Iwagakure's defeat was almost inevitable. "What do we do now?" Kitsuchi asked cautiously, noticing his father's grim expression after their crushing defeat.
"What do you think we should do?" Onoki snapped, raising his hand as if to strike Kitsuchi. However, a crack sounded from Onoki's body, like bones snapping.
"Father, are you alright?" Kitsuchi, who had been ready to dodge, was now shocked and quickly asked with concern.
"It's no good, I really am getting old," Onoki muttered, his raised hand shifting to gently massage his own back. He sighed, shaking his head with resignation.
Aging was an unavoidable reality, and Onoki couldn't deny it any longer. Yet, it was precisely because of his age that Onoki felt an even greater urgency to eliminate Uchiha Akira.
But Jiraiya had already returned to Konoha. If he were to make a move now, it wouldn't be easy to kill anyone from the village.
"Go and contact Konoha. Tell them that I invite their leader to meet at Tetsuyama Pass in three days. Each side should bring only two escorts," Onoki instructed Kitsuchi after a moment of thought.
There was no longer a chance to kill Uchiha Akira in a straightforward battlefield
confrontation. So, after weighing his options, Onoki decided that creating an opportunity for a face-to-face meeting was the best approach.
"Understood!" Kitsuchi was somewhat surprised that his father was suggesting a
negotiation. The old man was known for his stubbornness, and this proposal was unexpected. However, without questioning it, Kitsuchi nodded and left to carry out the order.
Soon, Konoha received the message from Iwagakure. The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, was inviting Konoha's leader to a negotiation at Tetsuyama Pass.
"Return and tell the Third Tsuchikage that I will be there in three days," Uchiha Akira responded, giving a firm answer.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
"Now we can be sure that the Third Tsuchikage's target is Akira. He's trying to create an opportunity to strike," Shikaku Nara remarked after the Iwagakure messenger had left.
It seemed that everything was unfolding just as Uchiha Akira had anticipated.
"So, we can turn this to our advantage," Akira replied with a smile, then turned to Hyuga Hiashi. "Have the preparations at Tetsuyama Pass been completed?"
"Yes, everything is ready," Hiashi nodded, looking at Akira with a sense of awe.
"In the ninja world, those who surpass Jonin are called Kage-level shinobi. The Third Tsuchikage is probably the oldest Kage-level fighter in the world today."
"And I? I'm likely the youngest Kage-level fighter in the world today. Doesn't our meeting
today have some significance?" Akira replied with a smile.
"Now that you mention it, I suppose it does," Onoki chuckled, nodding in agreement, his demeanor appearing quite amicable.
"I expected Jiraiya to be the one coming this time. I didn't expect to see the one they're calling the greatest genius in the ninja world," Onoki continued, subtly complimenting Akira while also suggesting that he hadn't anticipated Akira's presence and thus had no plans to
harm him.
"This mission is under my command," Akira explained, though inwardly, he couldn't help but scoff at Onoki's blatant lie.
"Alright, let's get down to business. Regarding this negotiation..." After a bit of small talk,
Onoki began to discuss the details of the negotiation.
However, just as they reached a critical point in the conversation, countless black sealing
script symbols suddenly appeared, crawling swiftly over Akira and his companions as if they
were alive.
As the seals took hold, Akira immediately felt his chakra flow slow down, as if it were falling asleep. The speed of his chakra circulation dropped by 70 to 80 percent.
It was like a car that had been speeding along at 100 miles per hour suddenly slowing to a crawl at 20 or 30 miles per hour.
"So, this is how he planned to prevent me from using the Eight Gates technique? A sealing jutsu to catch me off guard?" Akira realized, his mind piecing together the Life Simulator's predictions with what was happening now.
"What is the meaning of this, Third Tsuchikage?" Despite the sealing jutsu's effects, Akira's expression remained calm as he addressed Onoki.
"Apologies, Uchiha Akira, but today, you must die here," Onoki declared, his tone hardening as he revealed his true intentions. His hand rose as if to strike. "Damn it, you old man! You're really going to attack us!" Naruto exclaimed, feeling his
chakra flow slow down by 30 to 40 percent. He squirmed uncomfortably and cursed at Onoki. "They... they knew I was going to make a move?" Onoki's confidence wavered as he noticed Akira's composure and heard Naruto's outburst. A sense of unease began to creep into his mind.
"Sorry, Onoki, but today, you're the one who's going to die here," Akira said with a smile, returning Onoki's words with eerie precision. As his voice trailed off, the environment around them began to change...
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