Kikaichū

Aburame Ryoma spread his arms in Show Lo's classic pile-driver pose, releasing countless insects from his sleeves and collar.

The Aburame Clan possessed a secret art for controlling Kikaichū. Most clan members used chakra to raise various kinds of Kikaichū inside their bodies and fight with them.

They could use different Kikaichū for different situations.

And like Uchiha Mai's Super Beast Imitating Drawing, they were exceptionally good at reconnaissance. After all, who paid special attention to the insects around them, especially in a mountain forest teeming with snakes and bugs?

Countless Kikaichū formed a black cloud, their wings producing an ear-piercing buzz as they rushed toward Uchiha Mai.

The sight of that dark cloud bearing down would probably have made anyone with a fear of swarms faint on the spot.

"How dare you attack the head of the Void Division, Aburame Ryoma! You've got some nerve!"

Uchiha Tekka, who had been watching the commotion inside the hall from outside, kicked the door open. He had been waiting for an excuse to intervene.

Even as he shouted, his hands rapidly formed seals. He gathered chakra and spat out a ball of flame.

Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!

The scorching crimson flames surged toward the swarm. Fire beat bugs. It was written right there in the Pokédex.

I've got the advantage!

Uchiha Tekka was brimming with confidence. His opponent was a Jonin who had long been famous in Konoha, once known alongside Orochimaru as one of Danzo's right-hand men.

But his own element was a complete counter. How could I possibly lose?

He had long wanted to test himself against the Aburame Clan's insect-control art and restore the Uchiha Clan to glory.

Aburame Ryoma glanced at the incoming Great Fireball out of the corner of his eye. His expression did not change;