Battlefield Tests the Mind, Konohagakure and Iwa Ninja Clash

The sharp sound of shuriken tearing through the air was like the whisper of death.

Everyone's hearts tightened, and they quickly assumed defensive stances.

The Kawamiya couple backed-to-back, scanning their surroundings vigilantly.

Shibi formed hand seals, and a Kikaichū silently burrowed underground.

Haotian closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and expanded his senses.

"Ten enemies, ambushing in the surrounding woods." Haotian's eyes snapped open, his crimson Sharingan flashing an eerie light in the sunlight.

The crowd, who had been somewhat flustered, calmed down upon hearing this.

Kawamiya looked at Haotian in surprise, "You can sense the number and location of the enemies? Amazing, Haotian!" His previously tense shoulders relaxed, filled with confidence in Haotian.

"These Iwa Ninja are truly insidious," Shibi said with a grave expression, snorting coldly.

Before he could finish speaking, the ground suddenly trembled!

The Iwa Ninja lurking in the woods launched their attack.

They clasped their hands together, slammed them onto the ground, and shouted, "Earth Style: Earth Spear!"

Instantly, the ground churned like boiling mud, and countless sharp rocks burst from the earth like javelins, whistling through the air and sweeping towards the Konoha ninja!

The Kawamiya couple's faces changed drastically. Just as they were about to form hand seals to cast Earth Style: Earth Wall, they saw Haotian shout, "Nuclear Style: Vibration Wave!"

A low hum echoed through the air, and visible waves spread rapidly from Haotian, colliding with the incoming rocks.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Under the effect of the vibration wave, the sharp rocks shattered into gravel, scattering like raindrops.

Amidst the swirling dust, Haotian's lips curved slightly, his eyes flashing with cold light.

He slowly scanned the surroundings and said in a deep voice, "Guy..."

"Guy, Gate of Healing, charge!" As soon as Haotian finished speaking, Might Guy shot out like an arrow from a bow.

He clenched his fists, his muscles tensed, and a visible green energy surged around him.

With a low roar, Guy's speed increased dramatically, turning into a green phantom that charged directly towards the Iwa Ninja's hiding place.

At the same time, Meihui activated her two-tomoe Sharingan. In her crimson pupils, two black commas slowly rotated, taking in everything around her.

She keenly captured the subtle movements of the Iwa Ninja, predicting their attack trajectories in advance.

Haotian quickly formed hand seals, chanting, "Nuclear Style: Radiation Interference!" An invisible energy wave emanated from him, spreading like ripples and silently permeating the surrounding air.

The Iwa Ninja lurking in the woods felt a jolt run through their bodies, an inexplicable sense of oppression engulfing their hearts. The air seemed to thicken, making it difficult to breathe.

Their movements began to slow, and their reactions became sluggish.

"Two-tomoe Sharingan! That little girl is from the Uchiha clan!" the leading Iwa Ninja exclaimed, a flicker of greed in his eyes. "Kill her! Take her eyes!"

Hearing the order, the Iwa Ninja shifted their targets to Meihui, their eyes flashing with ferocity.

They abandoned their original plan, deciding to concentrate their forces and eliminate this Uchiha clanswoman with the powerful Kekkei Genkai first.

"Gate of Healing, open!" Guy roared, his muscles bulging again, his speed increasing further.

He kicked away an Iwa Ninja attempting to ambush Meihui, the powerful force sending the ninja flying, crashing through several large trees before stopping.

The other Iwa Ninja were greatly alarmed, not expecting this Konoha genin to possess such powerful taijutsu.

Two Iwa Ninja quickly turned to block Guy's attack, while more Iwa Ninja continued to rush towards Meihui.

"Trying to surround Meihui? Did you forget about us?" Kawamiya snorted coldly, quickly forming hand seals...

"Earth Style: Earth Wall!" The Kawamiya couple shouted in unison, and two thick earthen walls rose from the ground, blocking the kunai and shuriken shot by the Iwa Ninja.

The clanging sounds of impact were incessant, sparks flying.

Meanwhile, four Iwa Ninja leaped from the woods, heading straight for the Kawamiya couple.

They brandished sharp kunai, their eyes flashing with fierce light, clearly intending to finish quickly and eliminate these two troublesome Konoha ninja first.

Seeing this, Meihui took a deep breath and quickly formed hand seals.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!" A massive fireball erupted from her mouth, like a roaring fire dragon, hurtling towards the four Iwa Ninja.

However, the Iwa Ninja were prepared.

One of them quickly formed hand seals and shouted, "Earth Style: Petrifying Technique!" A gray light flashed, and the fireball struck a suddenly appearing massive rock, emitting a deafening explosion.

Flames scattered, and碎石 flew, but they didn't harm the Iwa Ninja in the slightest.

"Damn it!" Meihui cursed inwardly. She quickly formed hand seals again, preparing to unleash ninjutsu, only to find three Iwa Ninja closing in on her. Their sharp kunai glinted coldly, aiming for her vital points.

The shadow of death loomed over her, Meihui's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and her breathing grew rapid.