Buried with It!

The western district of Loulan City.

"Good!"

"Tengen Uzui, was it? I'll remember you!"

The Third Raikage halted his assault and spoke with a grim expression.

He had already confirmed that he could not take the other man down anytime soon. This man had to possess some unusual sensory ability, which was why he could evade every one of his attacks.

That powerful Sound Release was also enough to contend with the long-range Lightning Release attacks he unleashed.

"Heh, being remembered by the Third Raikage is truly something to be proud of."

Tengen Uzui answered the man's vicious glare with a brilliant smile.

At the same time, he secretly let out a sigh of relief. Heaven knew how much pressure the other man had put on him.

The Third Raikage was simply too fast. Within short and medium ranges, it would not be an exaggeration to say he was as fast as lightning. Without Observation Haki and his soundwave abilities, Tengen Uzui would most likely have been killed already.

"Oh, right."

"I also have a very flashy nickname. I hope you'll remember that too. After all, I'm someone of standing myself!"

Tengen Uzui teased.

By then, the Third Raikage had already turned his back to him, seemingly unconcerned that Tengen Uzui might launch a sneak attack. Upon hearing him, he replied without looking back.

"Then I'd like to hear what ridiculous nickname a brat with this unheard-of Sound Release has."

"It's a flashy nickname!"

Tengen Uzui emphasized solemnly before continuing, "Listen up. My nickname is the Sound Hashira—the Jonin Uzui, the Sound Hashira!"

"Sound Hashira."

The Third Raikage muttered it once, then sneered. "A baffling nickname, and a boring one too!" With that, he turned into a streak of lightning and shot out of Loulan City.

"What did you say?!"