Naruto: The Hyuga Mastermind

Chapter 215 Consecration

"Hasn't this face been completely lost?"

In the mental space, the plea of Hozuki Gengetsu echoed in Chomei's ears, prompting a speechless response: "Aside from topics involving 'nothing,' this guy is probably the most shameless of any Second kage."

Hyuga Fuji remained silent.

He had long wanted to test the effects of the consecration, but unfortunately, all ninjas had their own ideas and pride, and no one had ever voluntarily sought assistance in battle.

Of course, not encountering opponents of sufficient weight was another reason.

...

In the frozen gaze of Obito, a massive pillar of blue chakra suddenly rose in a particular direction.

Although it was fleeting, Obito still caught a glimpse of the disturbance in that direction.

The giant mirage was in that direction.

In other words, was that just now where Hozuki Gengetsu's true body was located?

"Is this... consecration?"

Beside him, Rin also witnessed the scene.

Through the spiritual orb connection, temporary boosts of power could be granted to others. However, it was the first time Rin had seen it in actual combat.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Hozuki Gengetsu's illusion disappeared, and his true body no longer concealed itself, walking straight up to them.

The chakra emanating from him made Obito's expression grow increasingly serious.

The aura had changed; his chakra had increased by more than dozens of times! Hozuki Gengetsu's body could barely contain it, with tiny fragments of filthy white paper floating around him.

If it weren't for the fact that he was an Edo Tensei body, he might have already exploded from the chakra!

Even though it was the first time Obito had seen consecration, he understood that Hozuki Gengetsu's terrifying chakra at this moment was not his own, but it was still something not to be underestimated.

That was a chakra quantity more terrifying than even the Nine-Tails!

"What a strange feeling. So this is what it feels like to have other people's chakra converged onto oneself?"

Hozuki Gengetsu didn't know how to describe his current sensations, only feeling that this power was extremely alluring, making him not want to lose it after experiencing it once.

"I guess I'm addicted. This power, it's addictive."

With a hint of lament in his eyes, Hozuki Gengetsu extended his hand toward Obito, initiating an attack first.

A surging repulsive force erupted, and a massive storm quickly engulfed Obito's "Susanoo."

Even the powerful "Susanoo" struggled to withstand this immense repulsive force for long. After a brief confrontation, "Susanoo" was ultimately overwhelmed by the force, with surrounding dust and debris being violently flung into the air.

However, as Obito's ocular power intensified, his Susanoo finally transformed into its final form, growing wings on its back, successfully halting in mid-air, and coldly gazing at Hozuki Gengetsu.

So his power had increased, and he thought he could resist him?

In the current ninja world, who could stop him?!

As Obito sneered inwardly, preparing to capture Hozuki Gengetsu while he was no longer hiding, Hozuki Gengetsu seemed to be enjoying himself, continuing to release this unknown repulsive ninjutsu.

No seals were needed, and there were no intervals; it seemed as long as there was ample chakra, this ninjutsu could be used continuously, making it the perfect weapon in such a scenario.

All about brute force and devastation!

Moreover, with Hyuga Fuji backing him, providing an endless supply of chakra, Hozuki Gengetsu could squander it wantonly.

Boom!

Continuous rumbling echoed throughout the desert. Despite the protection of Susanoo, Obito was still tossed around violently, shaken to the point of disorientation, and the distance between him and Hozuki Gengetsu widened as a result.

Watching Obito try to get close but being continually suppressed and forced further away by the repulsive force, Hozuki Gengetsu's lips curled up slightly.

"Where's that arrogant attitude now, brat? My true body's out now; why don't you come kill me? Why are you getting farther away instead?"

Enduring the relentless repulsive attacks while having to listen to Hozuki Gengetsu's taunts made Obito so frustrated he wanted to vomit blood.

Hyuga Fuji had the ability to manipulate repulsive force, a technique similar to "Shinra Tensei," which he had heard of before.

But why could Hyuga Fuji pass this power on to someone else to use, just like chakra?

Could it be that this wasn't an ability unique to Hyuga Fuji alone?

The most critical point was that Hyuga Fuji's control over repulsive force did not have the same cooldown limitations as "Shinra Tensei."

This was too outrageous!

Kamui's phasing could only let him avoid attacks himself, unable to phase Susanoo as well. Thus, as long as he wanted to stay inside Susanoo, he was forced to endure the impacts of the repulsive force, causing Susanoo to retreat continuously in the air.

After fighting Hozuki Gengetsu for several seconds, he still couldn't even get close to him.

Although the repulsive force couldn't break through Susanoo's defense and only annoyed him, Obito couldn't tolerate such humiliation!

"You're getting addicted to this, aren't you?!"

Unable to endure it any longer, Obito conjured two Kamui shurikens and hurled them toward Hozuki Gengetsu.

The Kamui shurikens, capable of distorting space, bypassed the repulsive force and instantly landed at Hozuki Gengetsu's original position, clearing a large area.

Before the attack arrived, Hozuki Gengetsu had already appeared elsewhere, moving at an incredible speed. If not for the strong abilities of those present, they would have only seen his afterimage.

"Is this... Swift Release?" Obito's eyes narrowed as he once again scrutinized the special chakra on Hozuki Gengetsu, his face growing more serious. "The chakra on you isn't just from Hyuga Fuji?"

He had thought Hyuga Fuji used some technique to project his power onto Hozuki Gengetsu, like the Hozuki Genjutsu. But now it seemed that wasn't the case.

The chakra on the other was incredibly complex, seemingly coming from many people.

"Finally figured it out?" Hozuki Gengetsu leisurely reminded, "Your strength is commendable, but it's still insufficient against the accumulation of several thousand years of the ninja world."

Even he was somewhat astonished.

He had initially thought that the consecration would only provide a significant chakra boost, but the reality far exceeded his expectations.

It seemed Hyuga Fuji was intentionally experimenting, giving him not only a portion of his abilities but also the Kekkei Genkai of other ninjas!

Techniques like Scorch Release and Wood Release, which are just external manifestations, ultimately depend on chakra.

Pakura's Scorch Release and Hashirama's Wood Release—these techniques were self-created after successfully merging the corresponding Kekkei Genkai chakra. With the appropriate chakra, Hozuki Gengetsu could craft usable ninjutsu through his own experience.

Now, with the chakra transferred to him by Hyuga Fuji from who knows how many people, Hozuki Gengetsu could hardly sort out how many Kekkei Genkai he possessed.

But he had a strange feeling.

He was invincible...

Ahem, no, don't get cocky, it's Hyuga Fuji's technique.

...

Watching Obito and Hozuki Gengetsu exchange only a few words before battling again, with Kekkei Genkai like Swift Release and Boil Release being displayed one after another, Hyuga Fuji's lips subtly curled up.

The power of consecration representing becoming the jinchuriki of all ninjas wasn't just an empty phrase. Under the influence of consecration, Hozuki Gengetsu essentially became the jinchuriki of everyone under Hyuga Fuji's command, using all those Kekkei Genkai chakras!

Just like the Four-Tails and One-Tail, once Naruto had their chakra, he could produce Lava Release and Magnet Release Rasengan. Many Kekkei Genkai chakras inherently represented corresponding abilities, depending on how the user displayed them through specific techniques.

(End of this chapter)