[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the quest: Collect Wood Release Chakra. Quest reward: A Chakra Crystal Stone Forging Blueprint.]
At this moment, the system's chime echoed in Ren's ears. Ren's eyes suddenly lit up, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Finally I can officially fight you!"
The stunned expression on Yamato's face hadn't yet disappeared when he witnessed the next shocking scene.
"Eight Gates Released: Gate of Opening! Open!"
"Gate of Healing! Open!"
"Gate of Life! Open!"
Three roars came in succession. A violent green chakra burst forth from Ren's body in an instant, releasing an astonishing amount of energy. Accompanied by the surging chakra, Ren's whole body was wrapped in this green aura, and his long black hair fluttered wildly in the air.
Whether it was Might Guy or Rock Lee who used the Eight Gates Released Formation in the original story, when they opened the Third Gate, the capillaries in their bodies would rupture, and their skin would become congested and turn pink. But now that Ren had opened the Third Gate of Life, his face was still pale, and aside from the momentum and chakra that had skyrocketed several times, there was no negative physical change. This was what Ren had achieved in forging his physique over the years. Opening the Eight Gates Released Formation to the three-gate state was as easy for him to control as eating and drinking! This was something even Might Guy, his teacher, couldn't achieve! Ren's improvement of the Eight Gates Released Formation was also one of the things Might Guy was most proud of.
And when Ren used the Eight Gates Released Formation, the ninja of the entire Anbu immediately erupted in murmurs.
"Oh my God, it's Lord Guy's unique skill! This kid has even learned the Eight Gates Released Formation!"
"This is too terrifying, isn't it? Isn't this kid only twelve years old? How did he learn this jutsu?!"
"This is a terrifying forbidden technique classified as S-rank!"
Kakashi, who was most familiar with Might Guy, could barely hide the shock in his eyes. Because the Eight Gates Released Formation was an S-rank forbidden technique, not many people in the village knew about it, but Kakashi was not among them. Kakashi, who was regarded as a lifelong rival by Might Guy, had fallen prey to Guy's moves several times. Kakashi could be said to be very familiar with this forbidden technique. He never imagined that Might Guy had even taught Ren this jutsu!
'Guy, that guy... is he crazy?'
The damage to the body caused by this gate release technique was quite severe. Before hurting others, it hurt oneself first. After a fight, one might be bedridden for ten days to half a month. In severe cases, there could be permanent disability or even death! This little devil was only twelve years old; how could his body possibly withstand the damage caused by the Eight Gates Released Formation?
'No, that's not right!' Kakashi suddenly shouted in his heart. Because this scene before him, and what he remembered when Might Guy opened the Eight Gates Released Formation, there was a difference! Although Kakashi couldn't see his face because of the mask, the skin on Ren's hands did not turn red from congestion like Might Guy's did! And his current momentum seemed to be easier to control?
'Is it my own delusion? This kid's mastery of the Eight Gates Released Formation is enough to surpass Might Guy?'
At this time, after opening the Eight Gates Released Formation, Ren exerted just a little force, and the trunks and vines that bound him immediately broke off and fell away. Seeing that the situation was not good, Yamato immediately hid in the forest that he had just spawned with Wood Release chakra. Yamato, as a captain with very rich combat experience, was not lost. His mind was clear; he knew that the time Ren could maintain the Eight Gates Released Formation could not be long. This explosive power growth was, after all, temporary. So, as long as he delayed this time, he still had the power to fight him!
At this time, all the Anbu ninja watching the battle couldn't help holding their breaths, watching the battle with full attention. At this point, they had completely forgotten that this was a strength test for a newcomer who had just entered Anbu. Instead, they regarded this battle as a very rare duel between two powerhouses!
'Who is more powerful?' They were genuinely looking forward to the result!
Step, step, step!
Step by step, Ren held a Wind Release Grasscutter Sword in his hand. He advanced steadily, searching for Yamato's hidden figure.
"Hiding, are you?" The corner of Ren's mouth curved into a disdainful sneer. Immediately, he raised the Grasscutter Sword in his hand and slammed it towards the forest in front of him!
"Wind Release: Vacuum Blade Dance!"
No hand signs needed. Ren, almost instantly, released this powerful Wind Release ninjutsu from the Grasscutter Sword, which was comparable to the lethality of B-rank ninjutsu! White light illuminated the area. A translucent sickle emerged from the void, dropped to the ground, and then overbearingly slashed from left to right! The wind blade created by chakra roared, and a blue-white light flashed between the sky and the earth, followed by a deafening rumbling sound. From left to right, it covered almost half of the forest. After the blue-white light passed, countless trees made an unpleasant sound, and then crumbled together.
Boom! Boom!
Trees fell one by one, and the entire dense forest collapsed. Ren, wielding a Grasscutter Sword with the three gates opened, had destroyed most of the forest in front of him almost instantly with just one blow! Such terrifying Wind Release ninjutsu took everyone present by surprise, their eyes widening.
However, the purpose of Ren's attack was simply to find Yamato's hiding place.
"The field of vision has finally opened up, and I found you too." Ren's eyes calmly scanned the entire forest, finally falling upon the corner of a fallen tree in the distance, where Yamato's body looked a little embarrassed with his torn robe.
"Damn, have I been discovered already?" Yamato was panting heavily and began to form hand signs again. What Yamato wanted to release was his strongest defensive ninjutsu—Wood Release: Wooden Golem Wall. But before the rows of wooden pillars could rise from the ground, Ren had already moved before completely protecting Yamato's body!
"Gate of Limit! Open!"
"Gate of Glimpse! Open!"
Two loud shouts in succession. The momentum on Ren's body increased dozens of times again. His figure suddenly disappeared in front of everyone. Its speed was so fast that it only left a faint afterimage in the air. He who had opened the Eight Gates to the five gates, at this moment, his body was like a feather, seeming able to fly at any time. Like a flying arrow, with enough sharpness to break space, even the wind couldn't keep up with his speed!
What was the ultimate in taijutsu? Blasting mountains and rivers with one punch, shattering the earth with one kick! Or, in the Eight Gates mode, even Madara in his Six Paths form couldn't clearly perceive the realm of action!
Although Ren couldn't do that yet, at least his current Taijutsu had reached the point where it was beyond the naked eye, and low-level ninjutsu couldn't be traced! When his speed was so fast, he was enough to prevent the other party from even forming hand signs. If no one else had time, what could threaten him?
Whoosh!
The wind picked up. Ren's figure appeared beside Yamato like a ghost. As soon as his foot landed, it smashed the soil and stones on the training ground, instantly kicking up a cloud of dust. Then he suddenly raised his right leg and kicked Yamato's stomach.
Yamato hurriedly tried to block, but at that moment, his eyes widened!
'What a powerful force!'
Yamato's entire body was uncontrollably sent flying into the air by Ren's kick! It wasn't over yet. Ren slammed his feet on the ground, chasing Yamato, who was flying in mid-air, like a sharp arrow. He then landed several hits on his thighs, arms, chest, back, and other areas. Finally, Ren suddenly jumped behind him.
The bandage on Ren's wrist, he didn't know when, had been loosened. He moved towards Yamato, wrapping him up in layers.
"What?!" Yamato's eyes were full of horror, but in mid-air, he couldn't take advantage of his position, and he couldn't break free from the restraint of the bandage at all.
'What kind of ninjutsu is this? It's so scary! It's utterly hopeless!'