Chapter 131: Not Even Showing Your Blue Steam

Chapter 131: Not Even Showing Your Blue Steam

Chapter 131: Not Even Showing Your Blue Steam

On the peak of Mount Katsuragi.

The surging sea of flames swept forward.

Kakashi's Earth-Style Wall was obliterated in an instant.

Such a powerful Fire-Style jutsu could only be defended against by those who had mastered absolute defense techniques like Hinata and Neji's Rotation. The rest of the still-developing Konoha 12 could barely hold their ground.

Thankfully, during the brief moment of defense, Kakashi had already led the Konoha team to safety.

Hagoromo Gengetsu prepared to take Sasuke and leave.

But, Guy, having received Kakashi's signal, didn't retreat. Instead, he decisively powered up, shouting:

"Eight Gates Release, First Gate, Gate of Opening, Open!"

"Gate of Healing, Open!"

"Gate of Life, Open!"

"Gate of Pain, Open!"

"Gate of Limit, Open!"

"Gate of View, Open!"

In an instant, an immense surge of chakra erupted from Guy. His entire body, blood boiling and glowing crimson, was shrouded in green steam.

At this moment, even before he moved, the ground beneath his feet cracked like a spiderweb under the pressure.

In the next moment, facing the oncoming sea of fire from the Great Fire Annihilation, Guy swung his fist with unyielding resolve.

Without using any additional jutsu, it was purely taijutsu.

However, this single punch, delivered at high speed, produced a shockwave that split the rolling sea of flames in two.

Unsurprisingly, Guy quickly moved again, blitzing through the fire and aiming a powerful kick at Hagoromo Gengetsu's chest as he tried to leave.

With the Mangekyō Sharingan, Hagoromo Gengetsu saw everything clearly. He first threw Sasuke away and then, unable to dodge further, blocked with his left hand.

Boom!

Guy's Six Gates kick landed heavily on Hagoromo Gengetsu's palm.

Feeling the overwhelming force, Hagoromo Gengetsu didn't resist head-on. He used the momentum to retreat rapidly.

Guy was ready to pursue.

In Guy's assessment, Hagoromo Gengetsu's perception and reflexes far surpassed his close friend Kakashi's.

"Uchiha Vortex?"

Hagoromo Gengetsu paused.

What was that?

Realizing, he understood.

Uchiha was the assumed surname, and Vortex referred to his swirling white mask.

Not a bad guess.

But...

"People with poor memory shouldn't make up names."

Hagoromo Gengetsu shook his head, then, noticing Guy approaching again, said calmly:

"At this point, still not showing your blue steam? Don't underestimate me."

Guy halted, nodded in agreement, and replied:

"You're right. In that case..."

"Gate of Wonder, Open!"

Boom~~~

In an instant, Guy's aura skyrocketed, and the green steam enveloping him turned blue.

Having done this, Guy prepared for battle, taking a single step forward. The ground beneath him shattered like an earthquake, forming deep cracks. Stones didn't fall but floated under the influence of the blue steam.

Seeing Guy's drastically enhanced power, Hagoromo Gengetsu reconsidered his words.

He feared saying "even your red steam" might prompt Guy to open the Eighth Gate.

"This is troublesome."

Hagoromo Gengetsu glanced at Sasuke's position.

While Guy engaged him, Kakashi and another hidden Jonin, Kurenai, along with Team 8 and Team 10, were closing in on Sasuke.

"We must finish this quickly."

Hagoromo Gengetsu took one last look at the damaged lake beside them, formed a plan, and prepared for Guy's overwhelming charge.

Boom!

The battle resumed once more.