Chapter 173: 172. Ascension [2]

"URGH! The f**k is this?! It burns!!"

"My eyes...I can hardly see straight!!!"

Elsewhere in the village, the cloud of altered oxide specifically designed to target Chinoike proved to be more than effective. Created by Tai, directed by Moroi's team, one by one...the saboteurs were forced out of hiding

With Tango coordinated the squads via the Network, functioning as a cohesive unit became easy for the isolated groups. Other Kumo-nin outside of Moroi's command began joining the efforts, engaging the enemy, putting an end to their terrorist acts

"Laser Circus!"

PHT! PHT! PHT! PHT! PHT! PHT! 

"Oooof!"

"GAH!"

"Urgh!"

Darui had left his post at the hospital to aid his allies in rooting out these marauders. Unleashing his unique Kekkei Genkai1Bloodline Limit, the Ranton2Gale Style, he bolted through the village while firing beams of light at each and every enemy he encountered

Showing no mercy towards those who brought so much death and destruction to his home. Other shinobi became enlivened at his valor, admirably following his example while showing no fear

But the one truly at the "tip of the spear" when it came to their counterattack was none other than...

♫Eight Tails, dat's me! Y'all know who it is, da rappin Killer Bee!

Ya know my blades, skill don't fade, the Chinoike been made!♫

♫I strike like BAM! Move aside fam! I'm so fly...Goddamn!♫

♫I'm rolling in deez streets, all "holier than thou"!

Boom! Bam! Bop! Badabop Boomp...POW!♫

♫Too cool, no time for school, I freakin' rule!

Get ready to face the music! Fool, ya fool!♫

"WHEEEEE!!!"

"I still barely understand what he's saying...but the message is clear! Come on you lot, back up B-sama! I want this district cleared!"

"Darui-sama! There's a squad northeast of here in need of assistance!"

"Got it...Tango!"

⌈I'll lead you there⌋

After Tango informed him of the situation, Killer B rushed to central command, snagging away Darui from his post at the general hospital next door. Though reluctant to have him go, C assured Darui they'd be fine without him

With that, the two quickly took charge of the situation. Securing the village in the process, at a frightening pace. It was only a matter of time before the entire village was secure

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Kumogakure forces progressed further amongst the front lines, they were finally pushing the enemy back. As the conflict advanced, the drugged-enhanced berserkers inevitably felt the pressure from the village's regimented military

The cloud ninja were becoming more organized, creating supply lines with Genin assistance, sending medical aid, and receiving support from the Network

Moving with perfect unity, squads separated the "LIFT" using criminals, singling each individual out as they were too dangerous to engage in groups

Only squads of the strongest shinobi did otherwise...

"Keep it up, we're gaining the advantage"

"Don't let fear stop you! Just look at those three!"

BOOM!

The women of Team Mabui were especially diligent in their efforts, eliminating most of these troublesome foes. Samui stayed with Mabui, acting as a guard while the latter prepared her long-ranged Transportation Ninjutsu

Yugito had spent the majority of this battle in her "Tailed Beast Mode", now returned to her human form. Opting to conserve her remaining energy before suffering total exhaustion

Such a transformation consumed much energy, mostly when prolonged for extended periods of time. But even without her powerful transformation...

"Hisō3Flying Claw!"

SLICE!!

"GAH!"

...her skill was still one to be reckoned with

Yugito specialized in quick, close-quarters combat. Using chakra to increase the growth and durability of the nails on her hands and feet, using them as blades

"D-Damn you...bitch! Uhhhh..."

THUD!

"Nice Yugito!"

"Thanks Samui!" Yugito said after eliminating another inmate

"Mabui! This one's down, let's regroup before that reaction occurs!"

"Huff...huff...right!"

Even with the LIFT's unique effect of dispensing chakra from the deceased to the living users present, the chaotic situation seemed to be getting under control...

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"Huh...kind of a shabby end"

"What'd you expect? The LIFT's enhancing effect is starting to wear off. Split chakra from weaklings won't do much good when given to another weakling"

"Sigh...! Goddamn it..."

Atop the very same hill untouched by the ongoing conflict, the Company members Red and Balance still hadn't moved much from their initial position. Ensuring they never missed a single moment of this twisted "Field Test" they helped orchestrate 

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Now nearing its end, with the winning odds clearly in Kumogakure's favor, Red felt a little let down. While the LIFT was still a prototype, and many of the inmates from Hōzkui-jō weren't that skilled...she'd hoped for more

"Don't be so down. They lasted WAY longer than either of us believed"

"Balance, that's not the point. The reaction was supposed to be...bigger! If the Company is going to move forward, we're going to need something far more potent"

"It ain't over, till it's over. Look. My dog just made it to the field. And boy...does he look pissed. Kekeke!"

"Your...dog? Oh, you mean him. Hmmm, I guess it wouldn't hurt to see what effects the LIFT manifests within his body"

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Back at the front, F continued rescue efforts for the wounded. He, along with a small squad were removing the injured from the battlefield and bringing them away from the frontline, closer to the supply chain near the village walls 

"F-sensei!"

"Hm? Tai-kun! What in the world are doing here?! Genin aren't supposed to be-"

"After assisting Dodai-sama, I was reassigned to the hospital next door. C-senpai ordered me and other Genin to come here and bring supplies. There's a shortage of staff..."

"I see...just make sure you keep your distance from the fight"

F glanced at the battlefield, relieved the conflict was nearing its end. Tai timidly asked if he received word from the north and southern fronts

F easily deduced what the young man wanted. Tai's parents were stationed at those very locations, and reports from them were scarce. Dodai had to put his trust in the Yotsuki clan to defend the two key points while he focused on the village itself

Tai knew his father had long since defeated Nobuyuki Fūma, but he was unaware of whether or not the enemy had returned to retake the location. That, coupled with no news from the northern coastline his mother protected, anxiety naturally ran through his mind

"There's no need to worry, as you can see, this horrible ordeal will be behind us soon"

"Yes...finally"

"The only thing I'm worrying about now is how to explain all of this to Raikage-sama. He's gonna lose it once he sees all the damage, hahaha!"

"Pfft! I certainly don't want to be the one to tell him"

{That's it kid, chin up. I doubt we have to worry about Tomoe or Ganjō...} 

As F made a little banter to cheer Tai up, the boy's attention turned elsewhere. A figure in white walking towards the village caught his eye

Holding nothing but a small bag in hand

"Hey F-sensei, is that guy with us? He's just walking"

"Huh? What guy?"

"Over there, do you see him?" Tai said as he pointed towards the approaching figure outside the field

The man continued his casual pace, like one walking down a sidewalk at night, uncaring for the circumstances around him. After several minutes of walking, he stopped and faced the village

He did nothing else but stare at Kumogakure, performing no other action for over a minute until opening the bag in his hand. In the process, his eyes turned red

Once F saw this, along with the bag's contents pouring into the man's other hand, he realized what this person was planning before screaming

The bag was full of LIFT pills...

"NEW ENEMY CONTACT!" F yelled with all his might, pointing towards the newcomer

"E-Eh? Who? Wait, don't I know that guy?"

"Yeah, he's in the Bingo Book. That's the Chinoike leader...! It's Kyō! He's here!!"

Kyō ignored their yells as he swallowed the pills, and a moment after...

BOOM! VWOOOO!

"Ngh! ARGH! GAAAH!"

{Shit, too late!} F deeply lamented not warning everyone sooner

"AAAAAAAGGGHH!!!"

F knew chakra was split amongst the pill takers, and many on the enemy side were killed. Kyō wouldn't just receive a boost in power from the pills themselves...but from the other users as well

"What the hell is he doing?!"

"All of that energy is pouring into him...is he gonna explode?!" 

Incredible chakra burst from his very being, so much he felt like he was gonna die! But he didn't care. On his way here, he discovered his clan casualty number was far higher than he feared. Over two-thirds of his clan had perished tonight...

At first, he felt a great swirl of pity for this great loss. His heart was heavy, wracked with grief, but soon replaced by hatred. Hatred, for Kumogakure, for the Land of Lightning and its people

This spiteful fury provided the necessary strength to maintain his sanity upon receiving these new, inhuman powers

"Haaaa...phew!"

VWOOOO!

The immense charka finally settled!

"Now...it's time to clear old debts, Kumogakure"

All of sudden, the battle came to a halt. Everyone, even the inmates, all eyes were on Kyō as his absurdly powerful and disturbing chakra could be felt throughout the front line in it's entirety

"H-Hey, Mabui. You do realize what this--?"

"Yeah, I know Samui" {This chakra...it's like standing in front of Yugito in her Tailed Beast State!}

"How could he control it...?!" Yugito was in disbelief

As a Jinchūriki, she of all people knew how hard it was to control the power of a Tailed Beast

No longer waiting, Kyō raised his hands

WEAVE!

"KETSURYŪ SHŌTEN4Blood Dragon Ascension!!"

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