“Remember guys…” Temari said. “…our mission is to defeat Marunomi and return the artifact. Make sure not to damage it.”
Ino and Tenten nodded affirmatively. The group stood across from Marunomi who donned a confident smile.
“Well, girls…” she said. “…are you ready?”
Not knowing what to expect, the trio of kunoichi took the direct approach and attacked her head on. Ino and Tenten fired a flurry of kunai at her, which she swiftly dodged. Meanwhile, Temari opened up her fan and blew a gust of wind at Marunomi that sent her flying back a few feet, but she appeared unfazed. Seeing an opening, Ino snuck up behind Marunomi and delivered a swift kick to the side of her abdomen. However, a remarkable thing happened. As the kick hit Marunomi’s side, it indented her body, but then her body seemed to push Ino back. It was as if Ino had kicked a large piece of rubber. The recoil sent her flying backwards, and she landed on the ground several feet away.
“Wh…what the hell?” Ino said.
Marunomi chuckled. “Did that surprise you?” she said. “It’s a jutsu I’ve spent quite a bit of time on. I can change the density and elasticity of my body, giving it a rubbery consistency. No matter what part of my body you attack, I can absorb the shock of anything you throw at me and bounce it right back.”
Temari, Ino, and Tenten were all visibly frustrated. The battle had just gotten a lot more difficult. Not to mention a lot more dangerous.
“Looks like you three will have to step up your game if you want any chance of winning,” Marunomi said. “Not that you do have a chance.”
Suddenly, she rushed towards...
