Chapter 1206 Thunder Beast

Just as he was about to seize the Ninja Stone, the older ninja reacted swiftly. With a loud shout, he quickly formed hand seals, and a thick spike of earth shot out from the ground, hurtling towards the helper. Seeing this, the helper quickly used Water Style to form a shield in front of him. Simultaneously, the Crystal Ape rushed forward and struck the helper back with its massive arms. Seeing the helper's defeat, the mysterious ninja's eyes darkened, and he muttered something. Water gathered from all directions, forming a massive waterspout that swept towards the group and the Crystal Ape. Everyone quickly strengthened their Earth Style defenses, but the waterspout's power was too great, and cracks began to appear in the earthen wall. In this critical moment, the older ninja had an idea. He had his companions concentrate their Earth Style power, creating a massive pit beneath the waterspout. Once the waterspout fell into the pit, its force was dispersed, allowing everyone to combine their strength and perform a more powerful Earth Style jutsu, trapping the mysterious ninja and his helper. Eventually, the group successfully secured the Ninja Stone, and peace gradually returned to the valley. The elder ninja wiped the sweat from his forehead, about to breathe a sigh of relief, when the trapped mysterious ninja let out an eerie laugh. "You think you can trap me like this? You're naive!" As his words left his mouth, a powerful chakra surge erupted from him, shattering the earthen dungeon in an instant. The mysterious ninja formed hand seals and summoned a swarm of water ghosts, which lunged at the group with bared fangs and claws. Everyone once again took their stand, and the elder ninja shouted, "Don't panic, everyone! Concentrate your fire!" Just as the group and the water ghosts clashed fiercely, the Molten Crystal Ape suddenly roared, its molten crystal glowing brightly, absorbing the surrounding chakra, greatly increasing its power. It charged at the mysterious ninja and sent him flying with a single punch. Seeing the situation was dire, the mysterious ninja fled in panic with his helpers. The elder ninja gazed at their retreating direction, his brow furrowed. He knew the crisis was far from over, and the journey to protect the Ninja Stone would be filled with hardships and challenges. Just then, the sky suddenly thickened with dark clouds, and a massive black figure emerged from the clouds. It was a massive thunder beast, its body ablaze with lightning, and with a roaring roar, it charged towards the group. The mysterious ninja had summoned the thunder beast as a last-ditch counterattack during his escape. The elder ninja's expression changed, and he shouted, "Everyone, be careful! This thunder beast is formidable!" Everyone quickly adjusted their formation, preparing to engage. The Molten Crystal Ape roared again, its molten crystal glowing even brighter. It charged towards the thunder beast, engaging in a fierce battle. The elder ninja led the group in ninjutsu, unleashing earth spikes and fireballs at the thunder beast. Despite its tough skin and flesh, the thunder beast was gradually overwhelmed by the attacks. Just as everyone thought victory was imminent, the mysterious ninja circled the Ninja Stone and reached for it. Upon discovering this, the older ninja was distraught. He abandoned the Thunder Beast and rushed towards the mysterious ninja with all his might. Just as the mysterious ninja was about to touch the Ninja Stone, the older ninja kicked him away, once again protecting the Ninja Stone. Seeing the situation was hopeless, the mysterious ninja fled in disgrace, carrying the Thunder Beast. Watching them depart, the older ninja knew that more challenges lay ahead.

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