Naruto: Boruto Returns to Shippuden

Chapter 134 Resurgence

Just then, Kakuzu stretched out his hand and began to form hand seals. Correspondingly, the Earth Grudge Fear Lightning Release Mask also began to gather power, and the patterns on its mask began to flash with blue arcs of electricity.

After realizing that the masked monster behind him had already fully charged up his Lightning Release chakra, Kakuzu immediately uttered a low shout: "Lightning Release: False Darkness!"

In an instant, an extremely sharp lightning spear was released from the mouth of the lightning-style masked monster, shooting dense lightning towards the ground that Boruto was sweeping from near to far.

This great spear of lightning swept across everything in its path, shattering rocks and ground wherever it struck, leaving only charred marks from the lightning strikes.

Boruto looked at the immense amount of chakra contained in the lightning released by the masked monster, and realized that with his current chakra reserves, it was impossible to completely counteract this powerful force.

Just as Boruto's body was about to be struck by the lightning, he reacted quickly to the side. The lightning spear whistled past him and struck the area behind him, causing a violent explosion.

Although Boruto successfully avoided the direct impact of the lightning, the arc of electricity at the edge of the lightning was so wide that it still caused him injury.

Boruto's clothes were torn in several places, and his skin was covered in minor burn marks that were throbbing with pain.

Kakuzu saw Boruto grazed by the lightning and a cold smile crept onto his lips. He wasn't in a hurry to give chase, but instead directed the three masked monsters to approach Boruto from different directions.

Surrounded by the three monsters, a tight encirclement slowly formed, restricting Boruto's movement and preventing him from coming up with any more strange ideas.

“Now that things have come to this, you should have realized it by now, right?” Kakuzu spoke slowly to Boruto, and continued, “These hearts are spoils of war that I obtained from the ninjas I fought before. Each heart contains immense power.”

Kakuzu paused here, looking directly at Boruto: "And you, you will soon become one of them." He had already added Boruto's heart to his list of potential collections.

Boruto moved swiftly, leaping onto a large tree behind him, hoping to use the height of the tree to escape the encirclement formed by Kakuzu and the masked monster.

However, the Wind Release masked monster flapped its wings and used the strong wind to bypass Boruto and reach mid-air first.

The masked monster adjusted its posture in mid-air, and a gust of wind burst forth from it, forming a swirling vortex.

"Wind Release: Rasengan!" Boruto shouted, and powerful wind-style chakra began to gather in his palm.

This force collided with the Wind Release Masked Monster's attack in mid-air, generating violent air currents and energy fluctuations, and the two wind-attribute forces directly canceled each other out.

The shockwave generated by the collision was like a storm, causing the surrounding trees to sway, leaves to fly, and dust to be stirred up, creating a chaotic scene.

Boruto used the recoil from the shockwave to leap backward, thereby creating distance between himself and the masked monsters.

"Water Release: Wave..." Boruto formed hand seals after landing, put his hands to his mouth, and prepared to use a water release ninjutsu, but suddenly stopped his movements.

Immediately afterwards, Boruto clutched his chest, his expression one of extreme pain, and then knelt on the ground.

He then felt a tearing pain in his chest, as if he had been hit directly by a Rasengan. The pain caused cold sweat to bead on his forehead.

Immediately afterwards, Boruto felt as if his ribs were broken, and breathing became difficult. Each breath was accompanied by intense pain, as if a thousand-pound stone was pressing on his chest.

Kakuzu stared coldly at Boruto before him, seeing him enduring immense pain, and muttered to himself, "Looks like Hidan succeeded in his jutsu, but it was all for nothing."

Kakuzu unstitched the stitches between his fist and arm, controlling his hand through the black thread, and grabbed directly at Boruto's position.

He wanted to capture Boruto and use his secret technique to steal Boruto's heart, delivering the final blow.

The moment Kakuzu extended his palm, Boruto felt as if time itself had frozen, and everything slowed down, just like the scenes he had experienced before.

"Hmm?" Kakuzu's outstretched hand was suddenly entangled by a strand of white hair, rendering him unable to move. He was somewhat surprised and looked in the direction of the white hair.

At that moment, Jiraiya saw that Boruto was in danger, so he immediately abandoned Hidan and used the Lion's Mane Technique to come to Boruto's aid.

Jiraiya used his strength to forcefully shake his head, sending Kakuzu's arm flying. Then, with a solemn expression, he stood in front of Boruto.

Hidan also left the magic circle beneath his feet and strode to Kakuzu's side, his face filled with fanatical faith: "Amazing at the power of the evil god, aren't you, heretics!"

Kakuzu's gaze shifted to Hidan beside him, his brow furrowed, and his tone was quite displeased: "What are you doing here? Why aren't you staying in your magic circle?"

Hidan responded to Kakuzu's question with a nonchalant expression: "They are already fish on the chopping block, at our mercy. Besides, I can go back anytime."

Since none of the people in front of him could cause any trouble, why be so nervous? He just liked tormenting his enemies and enjoying their struggles and pain.

Hidan hoisted the Bloodstained Three-Month Scythe onto his shoulder and continued, "Speaking of which, this kid's vitality is really strong. He's still alive after taking such a heavy blow."

Jiraiya stared intently at Hidan, anger burning in his eyes. He demanded angrily, "What exactly did you do?"

"Wasn't this guy's injury caused by you?" Hidan then spoke in an almost fanatical tone: "His pain at the moment of death is deeply imprinted in my body! Transcending pain, it ultimately transforms into pleasure!"

Jiraiya was completely focused on facing Kakuzu and Hidan, wary of their attacks.

But what Jiraiya didn't know was that Boruto, who had been squatting on the ground with a pained expression, suddenly straightened up and slowly moved behind him.

Boruto's gaze fell on Jiraiya's back. Although his movements were a little slow, a Rasengan was forming in his palm, with chakra spinning rapidly in his hand.