*Poof!*
A fla suddenly appeared out of thin air, ready to engulf the Root ninja who had just used a sound-based ninjutsu.
But at that critical mont, the ninja lunged forward, narrowly avoiding the attack from the * Fire Release: Pure Combustion Jutsu*.
"Huh?"
Seii uttered a soft sound of surprise, imdiately preparing to launch another attack.
However, before he could weave another set of hand seals, his sharp sensory abilities detected sothing unusual. The air around him was now tinged with chakra.
"What's this?"
Seii's eyes narrowed as a familiar sensation washed over him.
In an instant, he recognized the technique—it was the very sa *Fire Release: Scorching Burn Technique* he had just perford monts ago!
Scanning the surroundings, he quickly spotted a Root ninja concealed behind a nearby tree, weaving hand seals.
It was clear that the enemy had replicated his technique.
Without hesitation, Seii flapped his wings and swiftly left the area.
Almost imdiately, a massive fla burst forth, consuming the spot he had just vacated.
Had he been even a fraction slower, he would have been engulfed in the inferno.
"Heh, impressive timing," Seii sneered, swiftly forming hand seals. He unleashed *Wind Release: Blade of Wind*, aiming directly at the Root ninja.
*Whoosh!*
A transparent wind blade, about a ter long, shot forward at incredible speed toward the enemy.
Even though the ninja was behind a tree, he felt an overwhelming sense of danger.
Wasting no ti, he leaped out from behind the tree, narrowly avoiding the blade.
The next mont, the wind blade sliced through the tree trunk with a sharp *swish*.
*Crack!*
The massive tree, unable to withstand the force, toppled over, its branches and leaves crashing onto nearby trees, forcing several Root ninjas to scatter.
"Now's my chance!" Seii thought, forming seals once again to execute *Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique*.
Dozens of fireballs, like seeds of a phoenix flower, scattered across the area, igniting the fallen tree and rapidly spreading flas in all directions.
The conflagration affected not only the ninja beneath the fallen tree but also those hidden nearby.
Ninjas, despite their offensive prowess, were still fragile in the face of overwhelming fire. Even ordinary flas could claim their lives if they burned long enough.
With this thought, Seii ford another set of seals, unleashing *Wind Release: Great Breakthrough*.
*Whoosh!*
A fierce gust of wind surged from his mouth, fanning the flas below into a raging inferno that consud the forest.
Ordinary ninjas might have panicked in such a situation, but the Root operatives remained composed.
Five of them launched a coordinated assault on Seii, drawing his attention and preventing him from escalating the destruction.
anwhile, four others simultaneously perford water-style techniques.
In an instant, a deluge of water swept over the blazing forest, dousing the flas.
Though the fire was fierce, it was still ordinary in nature, while the water was enhanced by chakra.
As a result, the water release techniques eventually overpowered the flas.
Monts later, the majority of the fire had been extinguished, leaving only smoldering remnants and thick black smoke.
Seii evaded the attacks aid at him and surveyed the scene below.
The once-thriving forest was now a damp wasteland. Reigniting it would not be easy.
He sighed inwardly, lanting the missed opportunity, before turning his gaze to the remaining nine Root ninjas. With his Byakugan, he could clearly see their chakra levels.
Among them were two Jonin, six Special Jonin, and one Chunin.
Individually, such a group wasn't overly concerning to Seii. He was confident he could take them head-on.
But these were Root operatives. Their true strength wasn't just about chakra levels—it lay in their ticulous preparation and ruthless tactics.
The fact that they dared to confront him ant they had a plan.
Although his ambush had disrupted their preparations, Seii knew better than to assu they were out of tricks.
Thus, he resolved to maintain his distance, leveraging his flight advantage to wear them down. Engaging in close combat was too risky.
Seii glanced toward the battlefield in the distance, where nurous Mist ninjas were still engaged. They could serve as a convenient backup for replenishing his chakra.
With this in mind, Seii launched another series of long-range ninjutsu, raining destruction on the Root ninjas below.
For the next several minutes, he beca an unstoppable force, unleashing one technique after another with pinpoint precision.
The Root ninjas, caught in his relentless barrage, scrambled to evade. Yet Seii smirked coldly.
"Such a pathetic act," he muttered.
He knew the Root's modus operandi well. If they were serious about counterattacking, they wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice one of their own to create an opening.
But instead, these ninjas clung to their lives, dodging desperately. It was clear they were trying to lower his guard, waiting for the perfect mont to strike.
Unfortunately for them, Seii had no intention of playing into their hands.
Relying solely on long-range attacks, he kept the advantage firmly in his grasp.
He didn't mind prolonging the fight. If the Root operatives wanted to put on a show, Seii was happy to play along. After all, it was their lives on the line—not his.
*(Chapter End)*
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