Chapter 178: Kids Fighting

"Wind Release: Divine Gale!"

Lian Ye's Three Tomoe Sharingan spun wildly, and the instant he sensed the Long-haired Strongman's attack, the Banana Leaf Fan in his hand swung out fiercely.

The raging hurricane collided with the Long-haired Strongman's thrust, the air exploded, and the shockwave lifted the surrounding ground entirely.

The Long-haired Strongman stood at the eye of the storm, his assault was slightly hindered.

Lian Ye seized the chance and moved to Tuan Cang and Xiaochun's side.

At this moment, Yuanfei Rizhan, Shuihu Menyan, and Uchiha Jing had already engaged Jin Jiao in a fierce clash.

Both sides fought using a three‑against‑one tactic.

Facing the coordinated teamwork of the three, Jin Jiao muttered angrily in his mind.

This stupid brute—if only he had brought more men, he wouldn't have ignored!

If there were other Elite Jonin to support, they wouldn't have to face a one‑against‑three situation.

They could end the battle very easily…

The Long-haired Strongman, unaware of his thoughts, looked at Lian Ye's Banana Leaf Fan and sneered disdainfully:

"The Six Paths Ninja Tools can actually be taken? Jin Jiao really is useless!"

No wonder he's been repeatedly defeated; for this kind of idiot to win would be a miracle.

"Uchiha little brat, meet your death!"

The Long-haired Strongman's chakra erupted violently, activating LightningStyleChakraMode.

He wanted to end the fight quickly, lest the night grow long and full of dreams.

In any case, all of them are characters who could defeat the teacher and Jin Jiao, so they must not be careless.

"Now!"

Xiaochun Zhuanqin hurled three sharp Kunai, aiming straight for his throat; the tips were affixed with ignited Explosive Talismans.

The Long-haired Strongman snorted coldly, his Thunder Armor flared, and the Kunai were easily deflected, causing no effective damage at all.

"Sss—"

Only then did he notice the Explosive Talisman on the Kunai, and before he could move away, it detonated with a roar.

Smoke and dust billowed from the explosion's center.

The three naturally did not expect the other to be injured by the Explosive Talisman, and immediately formed a triangle to surround it in the middle.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

Tuan Cang's Wind Release surged from the side, dispersing the smoke and revealing the Long-haired Strongman at the center, completely unharmed.

Facing the sharp airflow, he had to sidestep to evade.

Seizing the moment, Lian Ye instantly closed in, his Tachi slicing through the air straight toward his back.

"Block—!"

The Long-haired Strongman sensed the movement behind him, spun around abruptly, raised his hand, and blocked the attack with the back of his hand.

The sharp blade was nonetheless hard‑blocked by the Thunder Armor.

"Is that all you've got?!" he roared, swinging a reverse punch toward Lian Ye's face.

Lian Ye leaned back rapidly, the punch's wind grazing his nose.

Seeing this, the Long-haired Strongman intensified his assault, fists raining down like droplets, and Lian Ye, relying on his Sharingan, narrowly dodged.

Fortunately his body's reflexes had quickened; had it been earlier, he wouldn't have reacted in time and would have been knocked flying by a single punch.

"This guy's Thunder Armor defense is stronger than expected..." Zhi Cun Tuan Zang narrowed his eyes slightly, quickly analyzing the situation.

If they can't find a way to break the defense, they will hardly win and will eventually be worn out to death here.

Watching Lian Ye tangled with the Strongman, Tuan Cang felt a bit surprised.

Only a dozen days have passed, and this guy has gotten stronger again!

He can even trade blows with a Shadow-level Strongman without their cover!

"Bang—"

Just as he was shocked, Lian Ye failed to dodge in time and was punched in the chest by the Long-haired Strongman, instantly flung backward.

Tuan Cang: "…"

Alright, he had overestimated Lian Ye earlier.

"Lian Ye‑jun!" Xiaochun Zhuanqin hurried forward to assist.

Tuan Cang only then realized, and since this wasn't the time to daze, he immediately joined the fight.

"Cough cough…" Lian Ye covered his chest, rose from the ground, and stared coldly at the distant Strongman.

"Enjoy using Thunder Armor?"

"I bet you won't be able to say it here!"

He instinctively reached for the Ninja Tool Bag at his waist, which contained powder he had prepared earlier.

If he sprinkles the powder on him, within moments it will disrupt chakra flow.

By then the Strongman's Thunder Armor would crumble on its own.

"Tuan Cang, Xiaochun, hold on!" Lian Ye shouted to the two.

He needs his companions to buy time, giving himself a chance!

The powder works as long as it enters the mouth, nose, or adheres to the body.

The chakra‑suppressing effect depends on the amount of powder.

The more powder on the body, the stronger the suppression!

The Strongman isn't wearing a shirt, making him easier to target.

All he needs is to seize the chance and sprinkle the powder on him to succeed.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin, upon hearing it, suddenly recalled what Lian Ye had said back then.

They decided that he had a solution, gritting their teeth as they faced the Long-haired Strongman's fierce attack.

All they need is to stall until Lian Ye arrives!

The Long-haired Strongman, seeing their performance, couldn't help but furrow his brows and instinctively glance toward Lian Ye in the distance, a foreboding feeling arising in his heart.

What on earth is Uchiha Xiao Gui plotting?

Could it be… that he has already found a way to deal with me?

But the Long-haired Strongman soon laughed at his own thought; the Thunder Armor's defense is extremely robust, and ordinary attacks can hardly cause any damage.

Although the kid's strength is indeed decent, breaking through the Thunder Armor's defense is absolutely impossible!

No one knows how strong the Thunder Armor's defense is better than he does…

Boom—!

He punched Zhi Cun Tuan Zang, the powerful impact sending him flying and slamming heavily onto the ground.

"Tuan Cang!" Xiaochun Zhuanqin's face showed worry, but before she could finish, the massive fist lunged toward her face.

As expected, she was also knocked backward…

The two fell to the ground, unable to get up immediately.

They've already done their best; now it depends on Lian Ye.

"Uchiha Xiao Gui, it's your turn!" The Long-haired Strongman's body crackled with arcs of electricity as his cold expression turned toward the youth in the distance,

"Stop entertaining those petty thoughts; you are nowhere near my match."

He simply doesn't believe this kid can defeat him!

Now he only needs to eliminate Lian Ye in the shortest time, then go support Jin Jiao, and the battle will be over!

As long as this bunch dies, Cloud Hidden will no longer pose a threat!

"It's over!"

The Long-haired Strongman's figure surged forward like lightning, his massive fist coming straight at him.

At the critical moment, Lian Ye hurriedly activated the Sharingan's Genjutsu.

The Strongman's movement faltered slightly; though only for an instant, Lian Ye seized the chance, grabbed a handful of powder from the Ninja Tool Bag and flung it onto his face.

From afar, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin saw this and instantly widened their eyes in shock.

They had previously been eager to know what Lian Ye's solution would be.

Now, having witnessed it with their own eyes, they were left speechless.

All of a sudden, why did he throw flour?!

Was he trying to choke the enemy to death?

No, it must be… a joke.

The Long-haired Strongman noticed the powder clinging to his body and sneered disdainfully:

"Kids fighting is just about throwing mud…"

Facing the taunt, Lian Ye gave no response.

"Oh? Kids fighting, huh?"