Sasuke vs. Sasuke (1)

Sakura Haruno promised Sasuke she wouldn't interfere in the battle.

But her influence on the battle has already extended to all aspects of the fight.

So even though she just casually stood on the sidelines, arms crossed, making a gesture that she wouldn't interfere, the missing-nin Sasuke still subconsciously kept an eye on her presence.

He walked onto the battered and ravaged court, his eyes fixed on his other self, but his attention remained half on the pink-haired girl on the sidelines.

He didn't feel the need to be too wary of the other Sasuke.

Admittedly, he suffered serious injuries after his Sakura Haruno Susanoo, and his condition was far from his peak; however, after being healed by Karin, he was no longer hindered in battle.

In contrast, the other Sasuke was a year younger than him and had grown up in Konoha.

The missing-nin Sasuke didn't think he was that strong.

--Aside from that bizarre transformation, which at least looked somewhat impressive.

Until Konoha Sasuke, wielding the Chidori short sword formed from shimmering lightning, rushed over like a streak of dark blue lightning, his cyan short sword flashing a dazzling shadow.

He slashed fiercely at his enemy!

At that moment, the missing-nin Sasuke was suddenly startled—

Wow, that's fast!

Clang!

A crisp, metallic clang rang out from where the Kusanagi Sword and the Chidori sword suddenly clashed!

At the last moment, the missing-nin Sasuke finally reacted and narrowly blocked Konoha Sasuke's attack before the blade was about to strike.

Separated by the intersection of the silver steel sword and the blue lightning sword, Konoha Sasuke gazed at it with amusement using his six-pointed Sharingan.

"Is your reaction... really that slow?"

The gaze within the Mangekyō seemed to convey this message.

Seeing himself being looked at like this by another version of himself, the missing-nin Sasuke felt a slight anger, but more than that, he was awe-inspiringly shocked by the other's strength.

This Sasuke Uchiha, who looks more cute than imposing, is actually incredibly strong!

Speed, power, and swordsmanship when slashing.

He doesn't seem much weaker than him!

"Skilled with swords? Interesting... I'll play with you then!"

The missing-nin Sasuke snorted coldly and suddenly exerted force, pushing his opponent away; the latter used the momentum to jump back, bending his knees and arching his back, his whole body seemed to become a spring compressed to the extreme, and then, he suddenly sprang away!

Like a spring snapping open, Konoha Sasuke's strength and speed increased dramatically in an instant, his figure bursting forth, and he quickly closed in on his opponent once again!

So close that you could almost see the reflection in your opponent's six-pointed Mangekyō kaleidoscope pupils.

A flash of light appeared.

The second strike was unleashed!

Call out--!

The White Fang Swordsmanship doesn't involve many fancy tricks; it's all about speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness.

Sasuke's strike was a standard example of the White Fang Swordsmanship: a direct expression of his intent, aimed directly at the enemy. It was extremely fast, extremely accurate, and extremely ruthless.

The missing-nin Sasuke's expression changed slightly, and for the first time since the fight began, he finally looked at the enemy in front of him seriously!

This version of himself from another world is probably not as bad as he imagined...

He is very strong.

It's stronger than he imagined!

The missing-nin Sasuke had to admit this.

He retreated rapidly, dodging his opponent's fierce strike with an almost superhuman agility.

Using the momentum of his retreat, the missing-nin Sasuke crossed his feet, his body drawing an arc across the field. With a flick of his wrist, the tip of the Kusanagi Sword gleamed erratically, and he thrust it out with the ruthlessness of a venomous snake.

Sasuke, a missing-nin who learned Orochimaru's swordsmanship, has a swordsmanship style that is significantly different from that of Konoha Sasuke.

Orochimaru's swordsmanship is characterized by its bizarre, insidious, and ruthless style, which is closely related to the personality of its creator.

However, Orochimaru's cunning and treacherous nature makes his swordsmanship more suitable for ambushes and sneak attacks, especially since he's not known for his Orochimaru. Therefore, in direct combat, Sasuke Konoha, who has mastered the White Fang Swordsmanship, easily gains the upper hand.

Lightning crackled in his hand, and the power of the Chidori short sword burst forth instantly, increasing its already rapid speed even further. The blade transformed into a blue light, piercing through the air with a series of crackling sounds, as he met the missing-nin Sasuke's Kusanagi Sword head-on.

Swish!

A swift and fierce slash landed on the snake's head of the Kusanagi Sword, severing the restless tip of the blade!

Block!

A deep gash was cut into the Kusanagi Sword.

The missing-nin Sasuke's eye twitched suddenly!

In the swordsmanship contest, he also fell into a disadvantage...

Konoha Sasuke advantage relentlessly, his feet moving nimbly as he advanced step by step, his lightning sword slashing out repeatedly, the fierce blade akin to a Hayate storm, relentlessly striking at his enemy!

Ding ding ding!

The continuous clanging of swords and blades echoed from the arena in an instant, forming a dense, continuous sound!

Two boys, almost identical in appearance, each wielded a blue Chidori dagger and a silver kusanagi longsword, creating streaks of sword light as they clashed repeatedly. The boys moved like the wind, their movements agile and swift, their steps flashing and shifting as they engaged in a fierce battle!

Without a doubt, the one with the advantage was Konoha's Sasuke, who had mastered the swordsmanship inherited from White Fang.

Under his relentless attacks, although the missing-nin Sasuke parried every move without fail, he found himself increasingly strained and uncomfortable with each blow.

The missing-nin Sasuke frowned.

His opponent was a master of swordsmanship, having clearly mastered the essence of White Fang Swordsmanship, putting him at a disadvantage in that aspect. In terms of strength and speed, he was also at a disadvantage when not at his peak – and even at his peak, he might not be much faster than Sasuke.

Unexpectedly, he was actually suppressed by Konoha Sasuke, who was only one year older than him!

In fact, Lightning Release: Chidori Demon Body Mode is Nintaijutsu that greatly enhances speed. Furthermore, Konoha Sasuke has awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, further elevating his control over speed, making him even faster than before. Even at his peak, the missing-nin Sasuke couldn't keep up with his speed...

Clang!

Despite his Kusanagi Sword being damaged again, the missing-nin Sasuke exchanged blows with his opponent, using the force to leap backward.

Konoha Sasuke relentlessly pursued, raising his blue short sword with swift and powerful movements, like a nimble cheetah. The blade sliced through the air with a chilling whistle as he chased after him!

Clang!

A deep, muffled thud came from the point where the chakra armor on the missing-nin Sasuke Chakra Armor clashed with the Chidori short sword.

No, that's not Chakra Armor, but --

Susanoo?

Konoha Sasuke startled and jumped back abruptly.

The missing-nin Sasuke did not answer his question.

This Susanoo has been used in this event, and its power has clearly diminished. Its form has also degenerated, completely reverting to its first form, where it can only defend with its ribs.

But that's enough.

The Chidori short sword struck the thin skeleton formed by Susanoo, but failed to sever it in one strike!

"I was careless in the first phase. But what follows... is the real battle!"

The missing-nin Sasuke stood within the circle protected by Susanoo, speaking coldly.

[Third update. Sorry for the long wait. Writing about battles at this time is a bit too much; if I spend too much time on it, I won't be able to write it well...]