I form the two-handed rat seal, and a once invisible line of ink is visible. A layer of random formulas of kanji, in a spiral pattern appears, as if it was there the entire time. Which it was, I could have activated this the moment Kozuchi first went for a half handstand spin-kick. But I chose to wait because I felt myself better adapting to my Taijutsu style. After all, there is no better practice than experience.
The String Light Formation is a Fūinjutsu barrier designed to prevent anyone from leaving its confines. Once within a certain range of the target, the user erects the barrier underfoot, rendering anyone not named the caster, stuck in the seal formula. Incapable of escaping.
" Hehehehe" ⍩
Don't get me wrong, the formula technique can still be overpowered as demonstrated when Naruto did it against Iruka during the Fourth Great Shinobi World War. But that's not fair as Naruto has Big Fox Daddy Chakra, and it was Iruka. So yeah, he can overpower just about any caster of this technique in the ninja world. And it was Iruka. But I won't have any such problem since my chakra reserves are higher, thanks to Jugo's bastardized version of sage body.
I pick up the Kunai dropped at my feet and walk closer to the center of the formula. I can see Kozuchi positioned with two hands on ground but separated, and one foot in the air as he would be crouching.
Given my current height it's fine with me as I placed the tip of the Kunai at the bridge of his neck, gripping it tight enough to draw a prick of blood.
"Checkmate! BITCH!"
*Boom* *Boom* *Boom* *Boom*
"Earth Release: Fist Rock Technique"
"Earth Release: Dragon Bullet Technique"
The spot where I was standing turns into a crater as a 200-pound dumpling boy tries to punch my brain into my chest. Then the girl that has hair that makes me want to puke shoots consecutive compressed balls of mud at me. Do you know what consecutive means? That means one after the motherfucking other BITCH. As I'm silently crying, having to put myself back together. I have to ask, why did she have to land three shots. And why all on my left side!?
"I swear to Kami-sama if I make it out of this alive. I'm practicing dodging, specifically on my left side." Jaden internally whines.
"Why that kid really did a number on you Kozuchi? Wow, that black eye he gave you makes you look like a dalmatian." Akatsuchi chuckles while patting the dust off the shorter boy's back.
"Shut up you stuffed moon cake, that's no ordinary kid, he has to be some type of prodigy." Kozuchi says while grumbling.
"Kozuchi-kun are you okay?" Suzu hesitantly addressed.
"Yeah, I'll be alright Suzu." Kozuchi says while still on his knees, struggling to get up from having his chakra drained.
"We're going to need to take this seriously. The brats crafty, and definitely has had training, not to mention has a bloodline." So, keep your guard up. With Akatsuchi narrowing his eyes.
"Why, I can take him by myself, now that he's revealed his trump card." While looking at Jaden with a glare.
Akatsuchi looks directly at me while talking. Normally I'd welcome a head-to-head battle, but we're running out of time. Running low on chakra. While still being in enemy territory. Even I'm not that dumb to continue this. Do you not think an Ame shiniobi patrol groups won't come here if we release any more powerful jutsu?
Kozuchi glares at the ground as he mutters a silent "Damn-it".
So did you guys finish your little pep talk and decide to go home. As you can clearly see I don't have any headband so therefore I'm not a part of your village's war against the hidden rain. Jaden says, hoping to de-escalate the fight.
Akatsuchi shakes his head. "No can do. I don't know how you can try claiming you're not suspicious when you have ninja training and can fight one of us to a standstill. If anything, it's best, we kill you right here and now before you grow up and develop into a problem."
Jaden sighs, as I really seem like he can't get out of this.
Suzu flicked her fingers, and a bunch of shuriken blitzed through the tiny gap in the air between them.
Jaden didn't expect timid Suzu to be the one to start the fight. I guess she'd shave her caring nature if her friend's life is on the line. Jaden doesn't have time to think up a counter, so simply did a short dodge to the side. Leaving his shoulders open from an attack by Akatsuchi. "Earth Release: Fist Rock Technique"
Jaden is unable to escape because he was never taught the basic academy Jutsu.
"Hmph!" "You're not so tough!" Akatsuchi doesn't stop his assault and lands another giant boulder empowered punch to the smaller boy's chest. "Crack" Breaking four of the boys' ribs.
Jaden's face is bloodied, his lips busted, a broken nose, a couple tooths knocked out of place, and he starts to pant for air.
*Cough* *Cough* "God damn bilberry doughboy built"
*Cough* *Cough* "You Panties Stealing Jonah Hill"
*Cough* *Cough* "I hope you die from"
*Cough* *Cough* "Chronic Masturbation"
"OHHH MYYY GODDD IT HURTTTTSSS"
But the heavy boy doesn't give him a chance to rest. "Earth Release: Double Fist Rock Technique!" Both of his hands are now covered with a constant flow of earth natured chakra flowing into his hands.
Jaden tries to make the ram hand sign again to perform the "String Light Formation" but is cut off. As Suzu throws a valley of Kunai's, forcing Jaden to leap away on one foot but because of constantly being on the run he becomes slower and slower. Then—
*Sizzle* ~ *Sizzle* ~ *Sizzle*
Suzu hides a couple of explosive tags in the bunch, the shockwave knocks him back, sending him tumbling in the mud. Giving Akatsuchi enough time to tackle the child to the ground. Where he proceeds to repeatedly punch him.
Jaden quips. "What are they feeding you?" *Punch* "Rocks for breakfast?" *Punch* "Nah I'd bet you'd love that." Jaden's vision is heavily blurred, as he begins to lose consciousness by the bigger boy's strikes.
Kozuchi cuts in, "alright guys, let's get out of here before Amegakure sends out a search party to investigate. Both Suzu and Akatsuchi nod their heads agreeing. Kozuchi does a handsign, then shouts "Earth Release: Devouring Earth!"
A technique that allows you to control stones and rocks in the area to attack the enemy, forming several enormous jaws made out of the earth that will swallow and crush the enemy. Simply put the perfect technique to kill and bury your enemy.
Time begins to move at a crawl.
Jaden stares blankly at the incoming landslide. "I hate it, I hate the feeling of fucking losing again, I only had three techniques in my memory. And one of them can't be used unless I have a partner. I hate this feeling of helplessness."
"Am I really going to die again? Am I about to die to some Will of Stone peddler, a damn Senju Nawaki rip-off, who'd die to a basic kunai if his friends didn't jump in."
They're really trying to kill me. If I died here now, I'd go straight to hell. Even If I want to have enough Karma Points to make it back into Heaven. Holding back now won't redeem me of my sins. At this moment it's either their lives or mine. So, I need to let go.
A foggy Astral voice rings out
~~~Yess, give in to your hatred~
~~~ Give into the Bloodlust~
~~~ As long as there is pain, you'll never know peace~
~~AS ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE IN THIS WORLD~