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The ground beneath Kaguya Senjin became muddy in an instant. The stench of bubbling swamp gas was difficult to endure. A massive, sculpted dragon head rose from the mire. It opened its mouth and spat out lava bombs the size of human heads.
The bombs struck the struggling Kaguya Senjin. They dealt massive impact damage. Sticky mud covered his body. This made it even harder for him to escape the constraints of the swamp.
"Eyah!" (Willow Dance!)
Two spiked blades appeared in the hands of Kaguya Senjin. His body began to rotate and twist at a strange angle. He broke free from the mud and successfully escaped the swamp.
Willow Dance was one of the six combat styles of the Kaguya clan that utilized the Shikotsumyaku.
However, Kaguya clan members who had not awakened the Shikotsumyaku could not use the four styles that required bones. They used blades as substitutes for the Willow Dance and the Camellia Dance instead. This did not have a large impact on the effectiveness of the skills.
The Kaguya clan maintained a very high status in the Hidden Mist using only these two styles and their superior physical stats.
*Swoosh! Swoosh!*
Kaguya Senjin swayed like a willow tree. His twin blades sliced through the mud. After escaping the trap, he charged straight at Kifu.
Kifu did not expect to defeat his opponent with a single move. He retreated. He pushed the chakra in his body to the limit. His hands finished a complex series of seals.
"Earth Style! Turning Road into Mountain!"
This was one of the high-level A-Rank skills mastered by Akagi Tsukasa. It combined high damage with a lockdown effect. The disadvantage was the complex seals and the difficult chakra circulation.
The previous combo was designed to buy time for this skill.
A-Rank jutsu were powerful, but they often had many restrictions. Their actual utility was not always high. This was why the Rasengan was classified as an A-Rank jutsu despite having no seals. Even if its destructive power was lower than other A-Rank skills, its ease of use made it top-tier.
*Boom!!*
The seals were complete.
The earth roared. Kaguya Senjin stopped. The ground pinned his legs. The earth on both sides flipped up like lids. They formed two massive triangular prisms. They closed in on his position from the bottom up. They intended to crush him in the center.
"Eyah!" (Camellia Dance!)
Kaguya Senjin accelerated. His movements were fast. His sharp blades scraped against the closing rocks. He wanted to shatter them.
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
The blades screeched against the hard rock. Stone fragments flew everywhere. Kifu continued to pump chakra into the skill. The broken rocks repaired themselves instantly.
The expression of Kaguya Senjin changed for the first time.
It was hideous and full of fear.
*Snap! Snap!*
The blades were not made of Shikotsumyaku bones. They could not withstand the pressure of the rocks and snapped.
Kaguya Senjin had no choice. He held out his arms to block the boulders.
The physical stats of the Kaguya clan were truly terrifying. His arm muscles tore. Blood-stained bones remained tough.
Kifu narrowed his eyes.
He slammed his palms against his chest.
"Close!"
*Boom!!*
The two massive rocks slammed together. A small mountain formed.
Kifu worried that the enemy might still be alive. He performed more seals.
"Earth Style! Earth Spear!"
*Thud! Thud! Thud!*
Several sharp stone spears pierced the mountain. The mound now looked like a hedgehog.
Kifu clapped his hands. He was satisfied.
The Kaguya clan was strong. Unfortunately, they were not very smart.
'High stats, low intelligence.'
'Wait! Did I destroy the body?' Kifu suddenly realized something.
He had used a Pseudo-Kage Experience Card. It would be difficult to make a profit on this fight. This was a Jonin body. It should have good loot. It would be a waste if the body were destroyed.
He waved his hand to dispel the rocks. A twisted, lifeless corpse appeared.
He saw a `[Yellow Glow]` flickering on the body. He sighed in relief.
'Thank god. Even a mangled corpse is still a corpse.'
Kifu did not notice a small brown snake nearby. It watched him from a distance and flicked its tongue.
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**Chapter 14: The Mouth of a Man**
Kifu felt a sudden movement. He looked toward the distance.
'They took their time.'
He sensed several ninjas approaching fast. Based on the number, they were Konoha shinobi.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had promised to watch over them. Letting Kaguya Senjin in was a major failure. If a group of Hidden Mist ninjas followed, it meant the guards were useless or a full-scale invasion had started.
Neither seemed likely.
He quickly stashed the broken body of Kaguya Senjin. He used chakra to level the ground.
He ran to Imai Kuriyama and stood in front of him. A trickle of blood ran down the corner of his mouth. He gripped his Ninja Tools bag tightly. His eyes rolled back. He collapsed.
*Whoosh! Whoosh!*
Three Konoha Anbu appeared.
One landed next to Kifu. He checked for vitals. "He is still alive," he said.
"Where is Kaguya Senjin?"
The leader of the Anbu looked around. He could not find any trace of Kaguya Senjin.
The last ninja knelt down. He picked up a handful of dirt and inspected it. He sniffed it through his mask.