Analysis and Encirclement!

Yakumo, Kimimaro, and Neji all wore grim expressions.

Haku and Karin exchanged a subtle glance.

Hiruko hadn't made many moves, but the strength he'd displayed was in no way inferior to Shinnō's—and might even have surpassed it. Everyone was secretly shocked.

"Nether Release, Swift Release, Steel Release."

Based on Hiruko's moves just now, Shinji was analyzing which Kekkei Genkai Hiruko had fused with the Chimera Technique.

After all, the Shinobi World in this timeline had long since become unrecognizable compared to the original one. The information he remembered from the original timeline could only serve as a reference; he couldn't rely on it too heavily.

But from what he could tell, Hiruko's choice of Kekkei Genkai to fuse didn't seem to have changed. He still had Nether Release, Swift Release, and Steel Release.

"Nether Release is probably a combination of Yin Release Chakra and Wind Release Chakra."

"Swift Release is probably a combination of Yang Release Chakra and Wind Release Chakra."

"Steel Release is probably a combination of Earth Release Chakra and Water Release Chakra."

"Of the seven chakra natures—yin, yang, and the five elements—only Lightning Release Chakra and Fire Release Chakra are missing. It seems highly likely that his remaining two Kekkei Genkai are Storm Release and the Sharingan."

Hiruko seemed to enjoy savoring the horrified expressions of his enemies. He strolled toward Yakumo and said, "I'll make you the first Konoha Ninja to die by my hand after the ritual!"

Before Yakumo could reply, Shinnō, leaning against a tree behind Hiruko, called out, "Hiruko, stop wasting time! We need to get out of here!"

Hiruko chuckled. "Relax. This'll be over soon!"

Shinnō was anxious and exasperated. "Those Konoha brats aren't simple, especially that Uchiha kid. He's strong!"

Shinnō's blunt assessment surprised Hiruko. He knew how strong Shinnō was