Amidst the ruins.
The battlefield was split in two, a circular barrier reaching straight into the sky, trapping Uchiha Ci tightly within.
"Tch, one actually got away."
Moroi's gaze fell coldly upon Uchiha Ci, a sinister sneer curling his lips.
"But it doesn't matter, I'll make you die quickly."
Uchiha Ci looked at the ninja opposite him, who wore a red trench coat, had yellow hair, and a full beard, his gaze slightly narrowing.
Because this person had appeared in the original story.
During the Fourth Great Ninja War, this individual had set up thirty-six Regeneration Barriers on Ryu Island, blocking Naruto and Killer B from reaching the battlefield.
The defensive power of the barriers was terrifying; only by joining forces could Naruto and Killer B break them.
He was the leader of Kumogakure's Barrier Squad at the time, a ninja skilled in powerful Fuinjutsu.
However, times had changed. Currently, this opponent was still just a Special Jonin.
Looking at the man, Uchiha Ci felt a bit of trepidation.
Did a ninja specializing in Fuinjutsu actually possess offensive power?
But regardless, the opponent was a Special Jonin after all. In terms of taijutsu alone, he was far superior to Uchiha Ci. Qingyi Lang had also said he was skilled in swordsmanship.
He should be able to kill me, right?
"Kid, what's with that look?" Moroi indifferently drew the long sword from his back, pointed a finger, and said coldly:
"You're very unlucky. A useless Genin who hasn't even awakened the Sharingan has encountered a master like me so early in his ninja career."
Moroi's tone was casual, as if victory was already assured:
"I only need one strike, and you will surely die!"
[Your enemy, Moroi, is taunting you.]
Hearing this, Uchiha Ci ignored the floating subtitles before him and couldn't help but grin, nodding in agreement:
"Not bad, big brother from Kumogakure, I like what you said!"
"Don't hold back later. You need to know that even when hunting a rabbit, one should go all out!"
"It's best if you use all your moves at once, leaving me no room to counter."
Uchiha Ci's tone suddenly deepened, and he solemnly reminded him:
"Remember--"
"Please, please, do not drag this fight out into a war of attrition!"
"Very good! Kid, you've successfully angered me!" Moroi couldn't help but twitch his eyebrows, his anger instantly soaring.
Is this kid looking down on him?
Is he saying he's impotent? Can't fight a prolonged battle?
However, Moroi didn't take Uchiha Ci's words too seriously. As a barrier ninja, he possessed rudimentary sensory abilities.
Within his field of vision, he could confirm that
Uchiha Ci only had Genin-level chakra fluctuations.
Right now, this kid saying such things was probably just a ruse to buy time for his teammate.
With this thought, Moroi curled his lips and glanced at Uchiha Ci dismissively.
The next moment, he twisted his stance, tucking his arm with the sword into the hand seals for the Body Flicker Technique.
Shu, the entire person vanished from his spot, instantly appearing directly above Uchiha Ci's forehead.
Then, wielding the sword with both hands, he put his entire body into the swing from shoulder to elbow, bringing the long sword down in a horizontal slash towards Uchiha Ci's neck!
Moroi's eyes narrowed, thinking to himself, for a Special Jonin like him to cut down a mere Genin like you, isn't it a piece of cake?
This strike carried the momentum of breaking through the wind, its edge gleaming coldly, capable of cutting hair with a breeze!
The imminent crisis of death
made Uchiha Ci's scalp tingle instantly.
The fine hairs on his neck stood on end.
At this critical moment--
Uchiha Ci suddenly felt a surge of electricity pass through his limbs, allowing him to overcome his fear and regain control of his body.
He bent down and tilted his head, narrowly dodging the blade with his face. His eyes flashed like lightning, and his fingers subconsciously reached for his ninja tool pouch.
Shu! Shu! Shu!
Three dark shadows streaked upwards, forcing Moroi to hastily draw his blade to block.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
As Moroi parried the three Kunai, Uchiha Ci had already widened the distance between them.
Estimating the distance, Uchiha Ci's heart skipped a beat. He felt a sense of unease and glared angrily at Moroi, unable to refrain from cursing:
"I told you, whatever moves you have, just throw them all at me!"
"You damn bastard, you're a barrier ninja, what are you doing playing with taijutsu?!"
"Why won't you listen to me!"
Hearing this, Moroi gritted his teeth, a surge of rage boiling within him. He strode forward and thrust his blade towards Uchiha Ci's vital point!
"Playing dumb! Die!"
Seeing the opponent's move, Uchiha Ci's gaze sharpened. He immediately threw out eight Shuriken, launching them from various angles in arcs that locked onto Moroi.
Moroi was startled and abruptly stopped, letting the eight Shuriken whiz past him.
Before he could react, his vision suddenly darkened.
Uchiha Ci pulled open a scroll with his backhand and threw it.
Dozens, even hundreds, of Kunai shot out from the scroll, nearly making Moroi curse out loud.
His grandma's, are all Genin this rich nowadays?
Buying Ninja Tools by the ton, are you even human?
Under the assault of wealth, Moroi could only keep parrying the Kunai with his blade.
After a long while, The ground around Moroi was covered in densely packed Kunai.
Moroi panted heavily. They had already used their fastest speed to catch up to Uchiha's squad, consuming a significant amount of stamina.
Now, he had encountered Uchiha Ci, a troublesome hedgehog whose Shurikenjutsu was so proficient it didn't seem like a Genin's at all.
Just as he thought he could finally catch his breath and close the distance to kill the opponent with one blow--
Uchiha Ci flicked his finger and pulled back.
The ends of the Kunai scattered on the ground suddenly lit up with thin, bright lines.
As the light spread, the surrounding ruins, walls, ground, and dead branches began to crumble like blocks of tofu.
Dust billowed up, and Moroi suddenly felt a stinging sensation on his cheek.
Threads, tinged with blood, tightened along with the dust and debris kicked up by the collapsing ruins.
Moroi instinctively touched his cheek.
His open palm dripped bright red blood downwards.
He frowned and looked around along the intersecting threads.
The dense threads now revealed their presence, intertwined to form a net that enveloped Moroi!
The threads formed a forest, cutting through the wind and tearing through the face!
Moroi swung his blade at them.
However, the blade was quickly repelled by the interwoven threads that formed the net.
"What, what the hell is this?!" Moroi exclaimed, looking at Uchiha Ci with a face full of horror.
"How is this possible!? So many Ninja Silk, and woven into such a structure!"
"In such a short time, how did this kid do it?"
Uchiha Ci shook his head.
A Special Jonin fighting a Genin, it's like riding a dragon into battle, yet he could still lose. No wonder people say Kumogakure are savages.
Their brains really aren't enough.
Uchiha Ci's initially expectant gaze had turned indifferent.
"Pay the price for your arrogance!"
As he spoke, Uchiha Ci slowly formed four hand seals:
Snake-Dragon-Rabbit-Tiger!
Fire Style: Dragon Fire Technique!
He took a sharp breath, looking at Moroi in the net like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Hooking his index finger, dragon fire spewed forth!
The surging flames spread along the threads, engulfing the horrified Moroi within!
Then, Uchiha Ci, with the craftsman's spirit of finishing the job, formed hand seals again.
Snake-Tiger-Dog-Ox-Hare-Tiger!
Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire!
This isn't over yet.
After Uchiha Ci formed the Tiger hand seal, he flipped his hand and drew eight Shuriken from his Ninja Tool pouch.
In coordination with the Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire he spat out, he spun and threw the Shuriken, integrating them into the fireball.
The wind fueled the flames, and the Shuriken sliced through the air, emitting a high-pitched phoenix cry.
Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Flower Claw Red!
Following this, Uchiha Ci pulled on the threads once more!
The net-like Ninja Silk straightened, emitting a creaking sound as it strangled towards Moroi in the center!
At this moment—
Dragon fire became a prison, phoenixes cried out!
Uchiha Ci looked indifferently at the center of the fireball, calmly bidding farewell:
"Kana!~ Goodbye"
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