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Chapter 148:

Shirotsuchi!

Akira had an exncounter with Shirotsuchi before. At that time, Akira used the strategy of flooding Iwa camp. Which result in Iwa's lost of food and supplies and that is how he met Shirotsuchi

Shirotsuchi is the current leader of the explosion corps of Iwa and the explosion corps is also a special consisting of many elites, not inferior to Suna's puppet bridgate. Moreover Shirotsuchi himself is also a kage-level powerhouse.

Shirotsuchi looked at Akira coldly, behind him, there were dozens of elite Iwa explosion corps ninjas.

Akira also felt a tremendous pressure because of this and this was the first time he had a one-on-one confrontation with a kage-level powerhouse.

"Akira, be careful, Shirotsuchi is very strong. He can use some kind of special white explosive clay to fight and create a strong explosion." Nawaki solemnly reminded Akira on the side.

Akira was taken aback, white explosive clay? Isn't that similar to Deidara's ability in the original story? Deidara is the most famous explosion expert in the original story.

"I see." Akira's expression also became solemn, the enemy is indeed a troublesome character. Shirotsuchi is definitely a explosive expert and he is very dangerous.

Shirotsuchi looked at Akira coldly and said with anger: "Uchiha Akira, you once flooded my camp, destroying our Iwa food and supplies. Not long ago, you once again completely wiped out my Iwa fifty-man force. Now that you actually fell into my hands today, I will make you pay..."

Akira is Shirotsuchi archenemy and Shirotsuchi, who is also Iwa higher ups, hates Akira deeply.

" I didn't expect you would also come to the battlefield to support Konoha. This is better. Today, as long as I can kill Konoha's genius, it will the biggest gain for us Iwa." Shirotsuchi's expression became serious and he was very wary of Akira as knew that Akira is indeed a well-deserved genius and he can create many miracles.

Akira didn't answer back. He frown slightly as he know that it will be very difficult to deal with Shirotsuchi.

"Be careful, everyone, I'm afraid it will be a hard fight." Akira reminded everyone around him and Nawaki. Since Akira need to fight against a strong expert like Shirotsuchi, he wouldn't have the time to worry about the people around him and can only remind them to be careful.

The Konoha ninjas also knew the power of Shirotsuchi, so they all nodded their heads with tense expressions.

"Encircle them all, don't let anyone go." At this moment, Shirotsuchi ordered the explosion corps around him.

All the surrounding Iwa ninjas acted and dozens of elite Iwa ninjas rushed up. These ninjas were all members of the explosion corps and they are all strong.

Dozens of elite Iwa ninjas surrounded Akira and the Konoha ninjas beside him.

Akira's brows turned into a deeper frown and he can feel the pressure increasing.

Shirotsuchi is completely different to Akira's previous opponents. It can be seen that Shirotsuchi also attaches great importance to Akira. He asked dozens of Iwa elites to surround Akira and the other Konoha ninjad. At the same time his chakra also surged out like a tide and locked firmly on Akira, creating a huge pressure like a mountain pressing on Akira.

This pressure alone is enough to suffocate ordinary people.

The pressure of a kage-level powerhouse is not just a joke. In the canon story, the showdown between Zabuza and Kakashi once made Sasuke tremble all over, not to mention that Shirotsuchi is a powerful kage-level powerhouse.

Shirotsuchi took out something from his ninja bag, causing Akira's eyes to shrink slightly.

Explosive clay!

That's right, it was a mass of white clay and the white clay in Shirotsuchi's hands was molded and mixed with chakra.

"Sure enough, it's a technique similar to Deidara in the original story... Maybe Deidara was inspired by this Shirotsuchi to create his own unique fighting style?" This thought flashed in Akira mind, but he didn't have time to think about it, because Shirotsuchi had already unfolded a series of offense.

Shirotsuchi instantly used the white clay and make several small birds.

"little explosive clay bird!"

Shirotsuchi then threw out the white explosive clay and the little explosive clay bird flew quickly towards the Konoha Ninjas.

"Hurry up and avoid the exploding clay!" Akira reminded and at the same time quickly hand sealed: "Water style, water wall jutsu!" Clay explosion will produce flames and shock waves, so Akira intends to use water to resist against it.

"Your reaction is very quick. It seems like you know my technique very well." Shirotsuchi raised his eyebrows, slightly surprised, but he gave a low cry and the explosive clay immediately exploded!

Boom!

Akira just used the water wall jutsu to form a circular water barrier in front of him and at the same time resisted the blow for the ninjas around him.

Loud deafening noise exploded and water splashed everywhere but Akira successfully resisted the blow.

"Huh, it's not over yet! Earth style, dark swamp jutsu!" After seeing Akira using water ninjutsu, Shirotsuchi immediately used Earth ninjutsu. After all, earth attribute has a strong restraint on water attribute.

Earth style, dark swamp jutsu. As soon as this ninjutsu was used, all the surrounding soil was turned into a swamp, with a wide range. Many ninja fell deep into the swamp and screamed for help.

Akira, Nawaki and others took the opportunity to then escape with body flicker jutsu.

Shirotsuchi's attack was rapid and the attacks was in a series. Although it was not a threat to Akira, but more than a dozen surrounding Konoha ninjas had been killed, causing Akira's heart to burst into anger.

"Good opportunity." At this time, Shirotsuchi saw Akira, Nawaki and others avoiding the attack at the same time and immediately seized the opportunity. However he was not aiming for Akira, instead he aimed for Nawaki.

Nawaki strength is close to the level of elite jonin. Shirotsuchi feels unsure in dealing with Akira but he feel that it will be easier if he deal with Nawaki instead.

"You fell into my trap, Uchiha Akira. I will take my revenge and kill your friend first, which I will then follow up by killing you!" Shirotsuchi said coldly: "Explosive clay two winged bird!"

Shirotsuchi threw the prepared explosive clay that have the same shape of a bird, but the speed was much faster than the little explosive clay bird just now and it flew to Nawaki and Akira almost instantly.

There are more than dozens of this bird-shaped explosive clay, of which only four fly to Akira and the rest fly to Nawaki!

Akira's heart sighed. He originally thought that Shirotsuchi's target was only himself, but now it seems like Shirotsuchi's target is Nawaki instead!

Panic flashed in Nawaki's eyes, but he subconsciously reminded Akira: "Akira, be careful!"

"Katsu!" Shirotsuchi shouted, detonating the explosive clay to explosion.