Splat!
Warm blood sprayed along the path carved by the blade.
A head slid smoothly from its neck, hit the ground with a dull thud, then bounced up again.
After cutting off Raiga Kurosuki's head with a single strike, Yun Chuan's expression did not change in the slightest.
If anything, Uzumaki Yoake saw a fleeting hint of disappointment on that still somewhat youthful face.
Disappointment?
At the thought, Yoake instinctively rubbed his head and shook it, wondering if he had not fully come to his senses yet.
Although that Lightning Release Ninja had relied heavily on his ninja blade, Yun Chuan had beheaded someone with at least jonin-level strength in one blow... Uzumaki Yoake truly could not understand what he could possibly be disappointed about.
"Haah."
Unaware of Yoake's thoughts, Yun Chuan looked at the completely unresponsive template and sighed inwardly. With that tone and attitude, I thought he would be impressive. Turns out he was all bark and no bite.
Still, I wonder how many of the Lucky Seven Swordsmen have arrived. There probably won't be much room left for Might Duy to show off.
As he thought that, he lightly flicked the "trophy" he had seized from Oyakishiro Go.
The blood clinging to it splashed across the ground like spilled ink, drawing a crimson arc and revealing the immaculate white tachi blade beneath, which radiated a faint chill.
He then crouched down and ruthlessly pried apart the tightly clenched hands of the two corpses, pulling out the Exploding Blade Shibuki and Lightning Blade: Kiba before rising and walking toward Nagato.
"Brother."
A smile appeared on Nagato's pale face, and he instinctively took several steps forward to greet him.
But he stumbled and nearly fell flat on the ground. Yun Chuan only caught him after spreading his arms.
"You're