Chapter 78: Chapter 78: I’m also a Snake Charmer
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In the end, Kyosuke did not wait for the woman to knock on the door.
Feeling rather bored, he decided to find a quiet spot to work on developing a new jutsu.
Hashirama's Wood Release was too troublesome to deal with—one wrong move and it would turn into a battle of stamina and chakra depletion.
Instead of wasting energy in endless battles, it made more sense to focus on creating new techniques.
In fact, he had started this research quite some time ago.
As Kyosuke's power continued to grow, his understanding of ninjutsu also deepened.
With his grasp of the release principles, reverse-engineering an advanced application of Chidori wasn't too difficult.
It wouldn't be long before he mastered his first high-power offensive S-rank ninjutsu.
During breaks in his research, he'd wander the battlefield, taking down enemies to earn more points.
Life couldn't have been more satisfying.
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Two months passed in the blink of an eye.
"Move aside, make way!"
Izuna shouted, frantically clearing a path. Behind him, carried on a stretcher, was the bloodied and unconscious clan leader, Tajima.
Not long ago, the Senju launched an unprecedented large-scale assault.
This war had dragged on for too long. Both the Senju and Uchiha clans were eager to end it.
Sensing the fatigue among his clansmen, Senju Butsuma decided to make a bold gamble—he mobilized all available forces for a decisive, all-out confrontation with the Uchiha.
If they won, the Land of Fire would be entirely under Senju control.
If they lost, they would retreat and focus on recovery for a few years before making another attempt.
Reluctantly, Uchiha Tajima rallied his forces to resist the relentless waves of enemy attacks.
Half a day ago, Butsuma personally led a charge and came face-to-face with his longtime rival, Tajima.
The two clan leaders engaged in a deadly duel, with neither willing to back down.
The result?
Both men were gravely injured and had to be carried back to their respective camps for treatment.
Though the clan leaders were down, the battle raged on.
Seizing the opportunity, Kyosuke doubled down on harvesting points, carefully avoiding Hashirama's repeated challenges.
Meanwhile, Madara relentlessly pursued Hashirama, refusing to give him any respite.
Izuna also clashed fiercely with Tobirama, their rivalry growing more intense with each encounter.
On the battlefield, Kyosuke laughed uproariously when he heard the news, nearly tempted to celebrate with a few Great Fireballs.
"If only both of them would just drop dead already," he muttered, a hint of regret in his voice.
"Sir, enemy forces spotted ahead," one of his subordinates reported, snapping him back to reality.
Kyosuke nodded to Maya and stepped forward, taking the lead, positioning himself at the forefront of the group.
During this period, the Legion's fighting style changed slightly.
Previously, the strategy was simple—activate Chidori and charge recklessly, leaving survival up to individual skill and luck.
But considering the escalating intensity of the battlefield and the high casualty rates, Kyosuke decided to implement a new approach.
He would handle the main assault while the others stayed behind, offering support from a safe distance.
"Ninja Art: Summoning Jutsu!"
A cloud of white smoke enveloped the battlefield, causing chaos among the enemy ranks.
BOOM!
By the time the Senju noticed, a colossal snake, over 30 meters long, was already tearing through their formation, crushing trees in its path.
"Hiti, aim for the enemies and use your venom," Kyosuke commanded.
"Yes, Lord Kyosuke," the snake replied.
Hiti, a venomous serpent from the depths of Ryuchi Cave, wasn't the largest or most fearsome of the snakes, but its venom was unparalleled in potency.
In an era where medical ninjutsu was still rudimentary, its venom was a terrifying weapon.
With Hiti at his side, Kyosuke had the confidence to lead the charge on his own.
The serpent moved with incredible speed, far too quick for group jutsu to target effectively.
Before the Senju could react, a spray of purple venom engulfed several of their comrades, killing them instantly.
Only after the destruction did a few stray jutsu harmlessly streak through the air.
Knowing better than to linger, Hiti slithered out of the enemy's range, ignoring the futile provocations.
Just as the snake retreated, the thunderous sound of lightning erupted.
Kyosuke's Chidori strike team descended upon the battlefield, turning it into a blood-soaked slaughterhouse.
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Senju Camp, Frontline
"Damn it, it's that wretched kid again!" Senju Nobunaga slammed his hand on the table, his chakra surging so violently that the entire camp seemed to tremble.
Oddly enough, the table itself remained perfectly still, a testament to his exceptional chakra control.
Senju Nobunaga, Butsuma's trusted younger brother, had naturally assumed command in the clan leader's absence.
Moments ago, a scout reported that yet another joint squad had fallen to Kyosuke's forces.
As expected, they had been utterly annihilated, with only three survivors managing to escape.
The colossal venomous snake had become the bane of countless low-ranking ninjas, a nightmare they couldn't escape.
"We need to find a way to stop him," Nobunaga muttered.
He understood the devastating impact this serpent had on their morale.
Senju ninjas could accept dying in battle, but the thought of being devoured by a giant snake was another matter entirely.
Unfortunately, Kyosuke was too cunning, avoiding large-scale confrontations and fleeing at the first sign of trouble.
Several attempts to trap him had ended in failure.
"And that damn Flying Thunder God Jutsu! What kind of twisted genius comes up with something like that?" Nobuma cursed, his frustration boiling over.
Nearby, Tobirama frowned but remained silent.
While he didn't share his uncle's disdain, he couldn't deny Kyosuke's brilliance.
Both the Shadow Clone and Flying Thunder God Jutsu were remarkable techniques, earning his grudging admiration.
Still, admiration wouldn't stop him from eliminating Kyosuke given the chance.
As Nobunaga said, the boy was far more dangerous than Madara, whose straightforward nature made him predictable.
The key to defeating Kyosuke lay in neutralizing the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.
While the group deliberated strategies, an unexpected guest arrived with an intriguing proposal.
"I have a plan to take down Kyosuke once and for all," the visitor declared.
"You?!"
Nobunaga exclaimed, clearly surprised by the person's identity.
Given their shared enmity with Kyosuke, it wasn't entirely unexpected that this individual would appear.
"We'll leave it to you, Lord Ashina."
"Not at all. I must thank Lord Butsuma for his trust."
The visitor, Uzumaki Ashina, leader of the Uzumaki clan and a master of sealing techniques, had come to personally offer his assistance in eliminating Kyosuke.
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