Uchiha Izuna's Moment of Glory

After this incident, every Sunagakure Ninja wore a smile. Although some of the supplies were lost on the battlefield, there were still plenty left to take home, enough for their families to use for at least three or four months.

For every Sunagakure Ninja now, fighting has become a secondary occupation; their main occupation is to survive on the battlefield and deliver supplies to their families!

Chiyo sighed. The lack of supplies in Sunagakure had led to this situation. She wondered how much strength her troops would have left when they went to the battlefield.

"Chiyo, there's no need to worry. We two will ensure everyone's safety," Uchiha Izuna said with a smile.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Izuna. I thank you in advance." Chiyo bowed slightly, feeling deeply moved. She still believed in the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Continuing their advance southeast of Konoha, they soon arrived at the Land of Bears, Kirigakure Land of Bears was the chosen battlefield.

As soon as Chiyo, Uchiha Izuna, and their army stepped into the Land of Bears, the surrounding scenery changed drastically. The sunny and breezy weather vanished, replaced by a misty, foggy world.

Smelling the salty, Sunagakure ninjas were on high alert. The puppeteers had already set up their puppets, while the Wind Release ninjas released wind shield ninjutsu to disperse the mist.

Just then, a figure slowly appeared. He was not tall and carried an iron rod and flower hook on his back. Fourth Mizukage, Yagura.

Because Uchiha returned to the village, and Obito was not misled, the strength of Kirigakure was not wasted, but increased day by day. Following Yagura were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist, and then the Kirigakure troops.

"This must be the Hidden Mist Technique of Kirigakure," Chiyo said, a hint of solemnity in her eyes.

"Chiyo, I didn't expect it to be you who went to war this time. I thought it would be the Fourth Kazekage, Rin." The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, said with a smile, then his face turned pale, and then purple.

No other reason than that he saw Uchiha Izuna and Pakura, and Konoha was going to get involved! Tsk tsk, I need to think of a way out that won't make me lose face, but also won't result in a huge loss.

Karatachi Yagura was certain of his thoughts. He knew that Pakura had become the Four-Tails Jinchūriki, which was ironic, as this information was provided by an inside source in Iwagakure.

However, regardless of who provided the information, with a Four-Tails Jinchūriki on the opposing side and a Mangekyou Mangekyo Uchiha with Susanoo, the advantage in this battle does not lie with them.

"The Fourth Mizukage is so young and possesses extraordinary strength. I am filled with envy. This battle was not intended to happen in Sunagakure, but you have forced me to it."

"I believe that Sunagakure is no match for Kirigakure in its current state, so I have requested reinforcements from Konoha. I implore the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, to show mercy in the meantime." Chiyo said, looking at Karatachi Yagura.

"Hehe, I wouldn't dare. How about this, I have the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist under my command. Why don't you send seven of them to fight them? If you win, I'll withdraw my troops. What do you say?" Karatachi Yagura a smile.

Chiyo:!!!

Sunagakure Ninja:!!!

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist:???

Mist Ninja:???

Izuna:(?_?)

Pakura: (????ω????)

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist a chill run down their spines, looking at Karatachi Yagura. "Brother, you... you just betrayed us like that?"

Karatachi Yagura gave them an apologetic look, promising to make it up to them when they got back.

Unfortunately, Uchiha Izuna's presence here, to some extent, represents the will of Konoha; Konoha is clearly not allowing them to attack Sunagakure.

Even if they win, none of them can withstand the questioning from Konoha.

Karatachi Yagura looked helpless. He had felt that something was off about Uchiha Izuna and Pakura being together, but he only realized why today!

Chiyo was stunned. Could war be fought so casually? Then he turned to look at Uchiha Izuna and Pakura.

The two nodded and stepped forward. Uchiha Izuna said, "The two of us are enough. Please, Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist, come forward."

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist exchanged glances. One Four-Tails Jinchūriki, and the other Mangekyo. How were they supposed to fight?

Finally, when the Suikazan Fuguki appeared, he pleaded, "Please show mercy."

"No problem." Uchiha Izuna smiled. He had already noticed that the others were about to back down, so he decided to just exchange a few blows. Seeing this, Suikazan Fuguki breathed a sigh of relief. He gave the others a wink, and then Jinin Akebino immediately picked up a peculiarly shaped Ninja Blade and charged towards Uchiha Izuna.

Why isn't the Kubikiribōchō used here? Because the protagonist already possessed the Kubikiribōchō, and this sword is merely a newly forged Ninja Blade made of Chakra Metal, far inferior to the Kubikiribōchō.

Uchiha Izuna raised an eyebrow, then drew his Ninja Blade and clashed with it. After several slashes, a nick appeared on his Ninja Blade. Uchiha Izuna couldn't help but sigh, "Although Jinin Akebino's strength isn't that great, his sword is pretty good."

Thinking of this, Uchiha Izuna seized the opportunity. Just as Biwa Jinin Akebino raised his sword with both hands, preparing to strike down, he executed a backflip kick. With a loud bang, he kicked at Jinin Akebino's sword holder. In an instant, Jinin Akebino's Ninja Blade flew out of his hand, Uchiha Izuna caught it with flying speed.

Jinin Akebino's sword landed steadily in Uchiha Izuna's hand. Uchiha Izuna gently stroked the blade, and it emitted a soft clang. Uchiha Izuna said, "Good darling, from now on you'll be with me."

Perhaps it was a divine weapon, for the sword flashed briefly before falling silent. Only Jinin Akebino stared at Uchiha Izuna, his eyes filled with hatred. "Damn it, Uchiha Kō took my sword, and now you've taken mine too! I'm one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, it's so humiliating to have my sword taken from me all the time!"

So, Jinin Akebino once again drew two Ninja Blades and charged at Uchiha Izuna. Uchiha Izuna raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Heh, you're not convinced? Then I'll beat you until you are!"

Uchiha Izuna shifted his hand to the side, then leaped into the air with an astonishing movement, spun his sword in mid-air, aimed at Jinin Akebino's two ordinary Ninja Blade, and slashed down with all his might.

With two sharp clangs, Jinin Akebino's two knives were cleanly sliced in half, the blades breaking off and stabbing towards the ground. Jinin Akebino's pupils widened. This was impossible!

"I'll spare your life since you gave me the sword. Go back and practice some more." Uchiha Izuna sheathed the Ninja Blade sword belonging to Jinin Akebino. Hey, you know what, the size is just right!

"That sword is the eighth Ninja Blade of my Kirigakure, the Disillusionment. Although it is not as powerful as the previous seven Ninja Blades, it is still very valuable. Izuna- kun, isn't it a bit Earthly Dao of you to just take it like that?" Karatachi Yagura narrowed his eyes and looked at Uchiha Izuna.

"Didn't I say I'd spare his life as a reward? Otherwise, do you think he could have survived?" Uchiha Izuna completely disregarded Karatachi Yagura's threat.

Karatachi Yagura remained silent, ultimately saying nothing, but he would remember this grudge! They had interfered with his Kirigakure's military plans and even stolen their Ninja Blade.

Well done Uchiha Izuna! Well done, Konoha! You better not let me catch you red-handed!

The remaining six Ninja Blade looked at each other, then at Jinin Akebino, whose sword had been taken from him yet again. Ultimately, they chose to surrender. How could they fight? They couldn't! What if Izuna took a liking to their Ninja Blade again? What would they be left to live for? What were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist without their Ninja Blade?

Karatachi Yagura didn't make too many demands, after all, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist's Ninja Blade weren't their Ninja Blade, but the Ninja Blade of Kirigakure, the village's property. If the other six swords were taken away, Kirigakure would be utterly humiliated!

However, Karatachi Yagura was unwilling to retreat. With a gloomy face, he said, "Uchiha Izuna, how about this? We've fought once. If you win, I'll retreat; if you lose, they stay."

Karatachi Yagura raised his iron rod, the hooked end pointing at the Sunagakure troops, his eyes filled with coldness.

Chiyo's expression changed, and she gritted her teeth. According to intelligence, she knew that Karatachi Yagura was one of the strongest among the Kage. She wondered if Uchiha Izuna could handle him.

Uchiha Izuna was taken aback. "Alright." Although Yagura had said before that he would withdraw his troops after defeating the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist Karatachi Yagura, taking Jinin Akebino's sword was already a slap in the face to Kirigakure.

If Karatachi Yagura isn't given a chance to retrieve them, Karatachi Yagura are strong enough to annihilate the Kirigakure Pakura, the Kirigakure ninjas will certainly be able to take away Chiyo's thousand-strong ninja force.

The Kirigakure troops retreated, the Sunagakure troops retreated, leaving a large clearing in the valley. Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, squinted his small eyes and slowly unwrapped Samehada's bandages, ready to rescue Karatachi Yagura at any moment.

Karatachi Yagura Hand Seals, "Water Release: Water Mirror Technique!" As soon as he finished speaking, a water-patterned mirror appeared out of thin air, and then two people walked out of it: Karatachi Yagura Uchiha Izuna.

Uchiha Izuna was taken aback. What a peculiar technique! It had created an exact replica of himself.

"Uchiha Izuna, I know you are very strong, but my Water Mirror Technique is not bad either. If you cannot surpass your mirror image, then you will inevitably be defeated in the end!" Karatachi Yagura said slowly.

Uchiha Izuna's mirror image consumed two-thirds of his chakra, but at least it was a success. This time, the scales of victory began to tip in his Karatachi Yagura!

Uchiha Izuna looked up at his clone, and his clone looked back at him.

Uchiha Izuna Hand Seals and Great Fireball Technique, but the clone on the other side also used the same ninjutsu the next moment.

Boom!

The two fireballs collided in mid-air; the two attacks were evenly matched!

Karatachi Yagura curled into a smirk as he looked defiantly at Uchiha Izuna. "See that? It truly possesses all your power!"

Uchiha Izuna did not deny it, but glanced at Karatachi Yagura, then stared intently at his clone, pondering a countermeasure.