Chapter 147 One Strike, One Kill
As Sage Mode was activated, a dark red shade appeared around the outer edges of Souji's eyes, and two red lines quickly extended across his face.
The face mask made of red lines is the external feature of the Sage Mode being activated.
Instantly, Souji felt that the chakra within his body had become completely different from before.
Stronger, and... more natural.
Originally, humans in this world were unable to cultivate chakra energy.
It was the Sage of Six Paths, namely Hagoromo Otsutsuki and his brother Hamura Otsutsuki, who, during the great battle that sealed their mother Kaguya, shattered the Divine Tree.
The fragments of the Divine Tree were scattered throughout the ninja world, and the power emanating from them had a mutated effect on everyone, changing the constitution of all humans.
Subsequently, the Sage of Six Paths founded the Ninjutsu school to spread the method of chakra training, teaching people how to combine spiritual energy and physical energy to refine chakra.
Later, Ashura and Indra perfected it, and thus ninjutsu came into being.
Sage Chakra is a balanced combination of spiritual energy, physical energy, and natural energy.
Ordinary chakra is influenced by the power of the God Tree fragments, bypassing natural energy.
Each person only needs to combine spiritual energy and physical energy to refine it.
In other words, the kind of chakra that everyone can use is essentially the power that belongs exclusively to the Divine Tree, a very low-end version of the Six Paths power.
Therefore, ordinary chakra is far inferior to Sage Chakra, and it cannot be effective against Kaguya and the Sage of Six Paths, who are the sources of power, or against Obito and Madara, who later absorbed the power of the Divine Tree and entered the Sage of Six Paths Mode.
At this moment, having truly used Sage Chakra, Souji could feel that with the addition of natural energy, this power was significantly more vibrant than his previous chakra!
Upon receiving a report from his subordinates that a dragon had appeared in the sky, the Raikage was the first to rush out of the combat center, and when he looked up, he was met by the falling Souji.
"Mochizuki Souji!"
Upon seeing the same face as in the file, Raikage's eyes widened, and lightning instantly enveloped his entire body!
Lightning Release Chakra Mode!
Even though the Raikage was confident in his own strength, he would never dare to underestimate the opponent who had killed the Mizukage!
The Raikage unleashed his Lightning Release Chakra Mode to its fullest extent!
The azure-blue lightning chakra erupted even further, causing the land where the Raikage stood to explode instantly because it could not withstand the force!
"They actually dared to attack me directly! How interesting! Let me see just how strong the guy who killed the Mizukage really is!"
The Raikage revealed a fierce and arrogant smile, his eyes brimming with fighting spirit!
"Let's settle this once and for all!"
The Raikage was like a blue lightning spear, soaring into the sky with such force that it blasted a large crater in the ground!
The Raikage made a chop-like motion with his right hand, using this powerful force to meet the falling Souji.
He could tell that Souji had chosen this angle to directly confront the Raikage.
Confident in his own strength, the Raikage did not hesitate at all and chose to confront the enemy head-on!
"The third-generation Raikage, A..."
Souji muttered to himself, his gaze towards the Raikage serious, but...
It wasn't because of the Raikage's power.
It's simply out of respect for him as the Shadow.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode is extremely powerful, greatly enhancing attack, defense, and speed.
When used by a Raikage-level user, it can even rival ordinary Sage Mode.
However, all these things are meaningless in the face of the absolute law of causality.
A flash of lightning!
The leaping Raikage and the falling Souji brushed past each other in the sky.
Souji landed smoothly on the ground.
And the Raikage...
Having exhausted his leaping strength, the Raikage, having reached the highest point, had already dissipated the azure lightning chakra he had unleashed.
A kunai was stuck in the Raikage's chest, and his unfocused pupils were filled with disbelief.
The Raikage, having lost his power, fell to the ground.
Although the speed was countless times slower than when leaping, everyone, including the high-ranking ninjas who rushed out from the combat center, remained motionless, simply staring blankly at what was happening.
What's going on here?
Everyone was utterly confused.
What happened to Lord Raikage?
Why did the Raikage land like that?
Has the Raikage been defeated?
Even if he lost, it shouldn't be like this. The Raikage lay on the ground, motionless, as if...
"Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh!"
The son of the Raikage, the young master of Kumogakure, had a ferocious expression and let out a crazy roar.
He unleashed his full power of Lightning Release chakra and charged towards Souji!
"Too weak."
Souji dodged Raikage's punch by sidestepping it, and at the same time, punched Raikage in the chest with his own fist.
"ah!"
Lightning shouted, and was sent flying hundreds of meters away by the punch that Souji delivered with Sage Chakra!
This future Fourth Raikage is still young and immature; his Lightning Release Chakra Mode is far inferior to his father's.
Even when using Sage Mode, Souji couldn't easily defeat the Third Raikage; he still had to use a cheat code to finish him off.
However, the Fourth Raikage could be defeated head-on simply by using Sage Mode.
Especially since his father's fate was unknown, the Fourth Raikage, in his frenzied rage, simply unleashed his power and charged forward.
This monotonous pattern of action made him even easier to deal with.
"Mmm..."
Fourth Raikage struggled to get up again. At this time, many Cloud Village Jonin had already surrounded and attacked Souji.
The Kage also descended to low altitude and, together with Heavenly Dragon, launched an attack on the Cloud Village on the ground.
A fierce battle erupted instantly.
The Raikage's trusted Jonin, Dodai, loudly commanded:
"All troops retreat! Killer Bee! You take Lord Raikage and the young master and leave!"
"All Jonin, follow me to cover the rear! We must stop Mochizuki Souji!"
"oh oh..."
Killer Bee was stunned by such a dramatic change, but upon hearing Dodai's command, he immediately came to his senses.
Killer Bee used the power of the Eight-Tails to extend octopus-like tentacles from behind, wrapping up the Raikage and his son and bringing them to his side.
However, he did not leave, but looked at the earthen platform with some helplessness.
"Hurry up!" Dodai shouted again.
"..."
Killer Bee couldn't even rap as usual at this moment; he just nodded silently and left with the Raikage and his son
"Retreat!
All troops retreat! Medical ninjas, hurry and catch up with Killer Bee!
Once you've rejoined him, immediately begin treating Lord Raikage!"
The earthen platform continued to issue instructions.
Although he understood that the Raikage had likely been killed by Souji's attack, he still clung to a sliver of hope, wishing for some miracle...
Although the possibility is really low...
Looking at Souji again, Dodai gritted his teeth. In his eyes, this young black-haired Jonin from Konoha was simply a demon... or even a terrifying existence beyond demons, an incomprehensible being!
What kind of power could possibly kill that mighty Raikage in a single blow?!
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