Konoha Secret Taijutsu: True Thousand Years of Death

Chapter 24: True · Thousand Years of Death

Thinking this, the dark-faced Special Jonin was terrified and quickly scanned his surroundings, searching for Umino Sasuke's trace, but found nothing.

This only deepened his suspicion. This must be an Elite Jonin using an advanced Body Flicker Technique.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to catch even the slightest trace. A Substitution Technique escape wouldn't go too far, so how could he not find him? It must be an advanced Body Flicker Technique.

"Suna-gi, be careful of the leaves, it's a Transformation Jutsu!"

From afar, the spiky-haired Jonin quickly warned his teammate, but it was already too late.

At this moment, behind the Special Jonin Suna-gi, some fallen leaves were scattered on the ground. Among them, a very ordinary leaf was actually Umino Sasuke in disguise.

Under the perception of the Sonic Radar Technique, Umino Sasuke had long predicted Suna-gi's prediction and executed a counter-tactical maneuver.

With a soft pop.

Dispelling the transformation, Umino Sasuke gripped a Kunai tightly, formed a Tiger hand seal, and squatted right behind Special Jonin Suna-gi's backside.

"Konoha Secret Taijutsu: True Thousand Years of Death!"

Umino Sasuke, holding the Kunai, thrust it fiercely into Suna-gi's rear.

"A bag of rice weighs how many pounds (Feel the pain)!"

With a squelch, the Kunai accurately pierced his anus, the entire handle disappearing inside.

It went all the way through.

"Ahhhhhh..."

A heart-wrenching scream tore through the sky.

"Hiss..."

The spiky-haired Jonin, about to deliver a finishing blow to Gekko Yoru, suddenly felt his backside clench, and he gasped.

The spiky-haired Jonin was so scared he almost had a heart attack, filled with lingering fear. It was too terrifying. If this Konoha Ninja had used the same tactic against him earlier, he would probably have met the same fate as Suna-gi.

Who would have thought that someone could use a Substitution Technique, then immediately use a Transformation Jutsu to turn into an inconspicuous leaf, hide in place, and launch a surprise attack?

Such a terrifying tactic, perhaps only a master strategist could conceive of it?

Moreover, it was rare for ordinary ninjas to be able to transform into a Kunai, but this person could transform into a leaf. To what extent had they cultivated the Transformation Jutsu?

Also, this Konoha Secret Taijutsu: True Thousand Years of Death was truly terrifying. Even with extremely strong defenses, it would be difficult to guard against that vital spot, right?

Fortunately, Suna-gi's sacrifice was not entirely in vain. This terrifying tactic had been exposed and would no longer be as effective. Otherwise, anyone encountering this tactic for the first time would likely suffer the same fate as Suna-gi.

To be stabbed in the backside and die in agony was worse than a swift death by decapitation.

"Yoru, you retreat first, I'll cover the rear."

Umino Sasuke drew his Unraveling Fish Tanto again and shielded Gekko Yoru, staring intently at the spiky-haired Jonin.

"Gale Slash!"

The spiky-haired Jonin once again recognized the terrifying nature of Umino Sasuke's tactical abilities. Therefore, he gave Umino Sasuke no time to prepare further tactics and launched a full-power attack.

With a clang, the blade flashed, cutting off strands of hair near his ears, which fluttered down. Umino Sasuke was nearly decapitated on the spot.

Umino Sasuke gripped the Tanto, cold sweat beading on his forehead, feeling a sense of dread. As expected of a Jonin, he was so strong!

Even with his left hand's five fingers injured, rendering him unable to form hand seals for ninjutsu, his swordsmanship alone was far beyond the reach of an ordinary Chunin.

"You are no match for him. I'll cover the rear, you take them and retreat."

Gekko Yoru picked up his long sword with his left hand again and stood in front of Umino Sasuke, exuding an extremely tenacious Ninja Will.

Clearly, Gekko Yoru, unlike his teammate Sarutobi Kagejiro, possessed the true Will of Fire. Knowing that the two of them combined were no match for the spiky-haired Jonin, he didn't think of escaping. Instead, he chose to sacrifice himself by covering the rear alone.

It seems this person can be befriended.

"Then let's fight!"

Umino Sasuke shook his head, his heart filled with mixed emotions. How could he possibly run at this moment? Maruboshi Kosuke's patrol team would arrive soon. If he ran now, wouldn't his Will of Fire, which he had been faking for over half a year, be completely exposed?

Just hold on a little longer. Just a little longer, and Maruboshi Kosuke and the others would reach the other side of the river.

Thus, with Umino Sasuke's repeated insistence, the two could only cooperate, fighting and retreating, stepping on the river's surface as they moved towards the opposite bank.

Another clang.

The blade sliced across his chest, nearly breaking Umino Sasuke in half.

If not for Water Bat's interference at the critical moment, the slash would have been to his neck instead of his chest.

The spiky-haired Jonin's swordsmanship was indeed extremely formidable, far beyond what the Genin-level Water Bat could contend with. Water Bat had only managed a slight interference before being casually sliced in two, without even a chance to escape.

"Is there a steel plate hidden under that vest? Hmph! Let's see how long you can hold on?"

The spiky-haired Jonin began to charge up, clearly preparing a powerful move, intending to take down both of them directly.

Just then, Umino Sasuke's suspended heart finally relaxed. Under the perception of the Sonic Radar Technique, Maruboshi Kosuke and the others' reinforcements had arrived.

Umino Sasuke's heart rejoiced. It was time to show off his Will of Fire. He hoped this outstanding performance would reach the ears of Konoha's higher-ups.

Maruboshi Kosuke was an unregistered disciple of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, and had a close relationship with Hiruzen Sarutobi. It was highly likely the message would be passed on.

With the Will of Fire as a shield, future days would be a little easier.

At the very least, when it came time to choose cannon fodder for sacrifice, he, a cannon fodder possessing the Will of Fire, would surely be ranked behind them, right?

"Gekko Yoru, you retreat first. I'll cover the rear."

Facing such a perilous situation, Umino Sasuke no longer continued to flee. He looked as if he had resigned himself to death, pulling out seven or eight explosive tags from his ninja tool bag and sticking them all over his body.

"Where the leaves dance, a fire shall rise and burn endlessly."

Umino Sasuke's roar cracked with emotion. The Will of Fire surged within him, and he charged towards the spiky-haired Jonin, facing death without regret.

"Senior!"

Gekko Yoru's eyes welled up with tears, deeply moved.

"You dream if you think we'll die together!"

The spiky-haired Jonin was confident of victory. He wouldn't let Umino Sasuke get close. He immediately used his long sword to flick out two kunai, launching a critical strike, intending to force Umino Sasuke back.

"Let's die together!"

Umino Sasuke ignored everything, completely disregarding the incoming kunai, and continued to charge at the spiky-haired Jonin, looking as if he was ready to die and determined to take the enemy with him.

"Captain! No!"

Tejudo and the other two, who had already retreated to the opposite bank, saw this scene and immediately burst into tears, blaming themselves.

In their eyes, their captain had chosen to cover their retreat and die with the enemy in order to protect them.

Just as the kunai were about to pierce Umino Sasuke.

Suddenly—

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

A massive water dragon shot out from the river behind Umino Sasuke, easily blocking the two kunai for him.

It continued its charge, sweeping towards the spiky-haired Jonin.