After Uchiha Kiyoshi arrived at the scene, the situation changed drastically.
What had originally been six against one had become four against two. Moreover, Kiyoshi's side still had Nawaki hidden away. If all went well, Nawaki could launch a sneak attack and take out one more. Then it would be three against three.
Of course, after such a long battle, Sarutobi Saku's actual combat strength had been almost completely depleted.
Ryo gave Uchiha Kiyoshi and the others no time to rest, forming hand seals with both hands.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
The rainwater pouring down from the sky began to gather. In the blink of an eye, a water dragon took shape and charged at Uchiha Kiyoshi.
Rainy weather greatly amplified Water Release Ninjutsu like this.
The Water Dragon Bullet was already no weak technique, and in the rain, its power was even greater.
Facing a massive water dragon as thick as a barrel and ten meters long, Uchiha Kiyoshi became exceedingly grave.
He had not expected this Jonin to be a Water Release user. He might be more troublesome than anticipated.
Rather than taking it head-on, Uchiha Kiyoshi formed hand seals as well.
"Earth Release: Earth Wall Technique!"
After so long, Uchiha Kiyoshi had long since reconstructed the Earth Wall Technique and improved it, developing an enhanced version. The number of hand seals remained unchanged, but its defensive power had greatly increased.
Uchiha Kiyoshi had never used Ninjutsu conventionally, and this Earth Wall was naturally no exception.
A vertical earthen wall appeared before Uchiha Kiyoshi.
Though it was called an earth wall, it was actually an upright wedge. The end by Uchiha Kiyoshi was wide, while the end facing the enemy was pointed. Coupled with the hardened properties of Earth Release that Uchiha Kiyoshi had bestowed upon