Byakugan is indeed a valuable asset.
Except during wartime, Konoha generally does not send members of the Main Family to the battlefield.
Even if they go, they will be accompanied by a large number of elite Branch Family members.
Given the combination of various factors, it is already extremely rare for Kirigakure to obtain this Byakugan.
"Uchiha brat, I've seen through your attack. It's truly astonishing; the Sharingan can actually unleash such terrifying Dojutsu."
Using his Byakugan, Ao could clearly see Obito's Chakra circulating rapidly, with the energy in his eyes concentrated to its maximum.
It was exactly the same as when his companion was attacked.
Obito frowned as his attack was seen through. He was about to launch a forceful attack when he was stopped by Kazashiro.
The fog has thinned.
Kazashiro spoke calmly, which made Kakashi and the others notice that the scene before them was beginning to become clear.
"It seems the ninja who used this technique has been defeated. Your Byakugan is no longer of any use; just leave it here."
Kazashiro didn't respond to Qing's request. Instead, he quickly formed hand seals in front of him. "Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!"
A dense barrage of compressed wind projectiles shot out of Kazashiro's mouth like bullets. Faced with Kazashiro's Wind Release attack, Qing, who had been on guard against Ice Release, clearly misjudged the situation. "Water Release: Water Wall!"
"I see, so Wind Release techniques can be mastered to such an extent?"
The wind projectiles were not weakened by the Water Wall and continued to shoot towards Qing after penetrating the water curtain.
Caught off guard, Qing's right arm was pierced by a gust of wind. Fortunately, a large sword suddenly appeared and plunged into the ground to block the remaining attacks for Qing.
"That was close! Even the Kubikiribōchō could be pierced through. Qing, you've really messed with someone formidable."
With half his face painted red and a cross-shaped scar on his face, Jūzō Biwa emerged from the shadows, came to his Kubikiribōchō, grasped the hilt, and pulled the sword from the ground.
"Although your blood would be suitable, Konoha's blood is definitely more nourishing."
Glancing at Qing's wound, Jūzō Biwa spoke cruelly, gripping the knife in one hand and pointing it directly at Kazashiro in front of him.
"Those small fry always say things that don't make sense."
Seeing the Seven Ninja Swordsmen reminded him of the humiliating time he was chased by Raiga Kurosuki, and Kazashiro's tone turned cold.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
He suddenly turned his head to look behind him and saw three Mist Ninja who jumped out from the shadows and tried to sneak attack Kazashiro's back being cut in half by wind blades, their blood and internal organs spilling onto the ground.
Taking advantage of the opportunity bought with the lives of the Mist Ninja, Jūzō Biwa brandished his Kubikiribōchō and charged towards Kazashiro, only to be stopped by Kakashi: "Lightning Release: Lightning Beast!"
"Water Release · Water Wave!"
Despite the pain in his arm, Aoya used Water Release to coordinate with Jūzō Biwa's attack.
However, the fact that the boy Water Release to counter Lightning Release made Jūzō Biwa suspect that he was taking revenge for the mockery he had just done to him.
Faced with Kakashi's purple Lightning Release, the Water Release was quickly defeated, but it also lost its initial momentum and was easily dodged by Jūzō Biwa.
"Ice Release: Ice Rock Dome Nothingness"
After dealing with the three reckless Mist Ninja, Kazashiro turned around and used Ice Release to withstand the slash of the Kubikiribōchō.
Seeing the huge crack smashed into the ice wall by the Executioner's Kubikiribōchō, Kazashiro, judging from Jūzō Biwa's strength, wisely decided not to get involved in the close combat created by the opponent.
"Kakashi, this guy is yours."
After leaving the Jūzō Biwa to Kakashi, Kazashiro threw the Flying Thunder God Kunai in the direction where Ao was.
Given the Byakugan's ability to see through dense fog and Chakra flow, and its long-range vision, and the Kubikiribōchō's ability to repair its blade with blood, it goes without saying which one should be dealt with first.
"Flying Thunder God Technique? Useless, I already have your information."
He threw out Kunai knock down Kazashiro's Flying Thunder God Kunai, and when he looked back in the direction of the opponent, he was astonished to find that only an Ice Mirror was left behind, shimmering with light.
"Secret Technique: Magic Mirror Ice Crystal"
Appearing behind Qing, Kazashiro's poisoned Senbon pierced towards Qing's waist, but was knocked away by a spinning kick.
"I also have information on the Magic Mirror Ice Crystal! Water Release: Water Bullet!"
Seeing that the opponent shattered the Ice Mirror with a water bullet, Kazashiro had already used the Flying Thunder God Technique to arrive next to the Senbon that Qing had previously shot down. "Ice Release: Ice Age!"
A surging wave of ice appeared very close to Qing, and sharp ice blades pierced his arm, which he instinctively reached out to block. Soon, Qing's figure was covered by layers of folded ice waves.
"I don't think things will end so easily."
As he descended into the ice, several Kunai appeared where Kazashiro been.
Emerging from the other side of the ice, Kazashiro looked at Qing, who had no wounds on his body, and said, "So it really is Water Clone."
"That's right."
As Qing spoke, he brandished his fist, preparing to use the advantage of his Byakugan to engage Kazashiro in close combat.
But he soon realized his mistake.
The ice beneath his feet created a perfect hiding space for Kazashiro. Able to move through the ice, he could not only disappear and reappear in front of himself at any time, but also use the ice beneath his feet to launch powerful Ice Release.
"It's surprising that they're unwilling to run away even when they're at such a disadvantage?"
Having given the opponent a real blow to the kidneys, Kazashiro was curious as to why the opponent was unwilling to retreat.
"Snort."
Qing merely snorted coldly upon hearing this, without answering Kazashiro's question.
On the other side, Kakashi and Obito, through their combined efforts, successfully injured Jūzō Biwa and broke the Kubikiribōchō in half.
"Something's strange."
Kakashi looked at Jūzō Biwa, whose mouth was already bleeding, and had a bad feeling.
"What's wrong? Is it not going well?"
Obito asked Kakashi curiously.
"The intelligence says that the enemy is just the last remnant of the Kirigakure entrenched in the Land of Fire. But would such a valuable resource as the Byakugan exist among the remnants?"
Kakashi glanced at Aokiji fighting Kazashiro not far away and felt that he had grasped the key to the problem.
Yes, Ao's Byakugan is the only Byakugan in Kirigakure, and it has extremely important value. It should have left with the main force of Kirigakure long ago.
In other words--
"Hmph, Juzo, you really look pathetic."
The strange, large sword pierced through Obito's body, but the sword's wielder paused in shock.
"This sensation... I see. Did my attack penetrate directly?"
Watching helplessly as Obito, who had been hit, launched a counterattack as if nothing had happened, the massive man dared not linger and used his hair to build a defensive barrier.
A series of violent explosions rang out from all directions, and a large number of new faces appeared on the Mist Ninja side.
Danzo's guess was wrong. He originally thought that Kirigakure was no longer able to fight, but he did not expect that the enemy was using this small force as bait to lure Konoha.