Savage Abuse of Root, Eliminating Obsession!

Upon being discovered, the three members of Root did not speak.

They simply raised the kunai in their hands and charged toward the trio once more.

These three were clearly members of Root's A-rank squad, possessing strength that far exceeded many jonin.

Although they lacked a Kekkei Genkai like the Sharingan, they relied on their extensive experience in assassination.

They could essentially ignore the dim conditions of the current environment.

In an instant, all three were being suppressed.

Soon, the three were forced to scatter, each dealing with the Root member before them.

"Trying to stall for time?"

Seeing that Roy refused to engage him head-on, the Root ninja stopped his attack and said with a playful tone.

"Your people have already set up a barrier, haven't they?"

"So, you aren't worried about our companions discovering us, right?"

Roy's expression remained indifferent.

"Hmm?"

"A smart kid."

"However, a mere chunin, even one from the Uchiha clan, won't be able to stir up any waves."

"Earth Style: Mud River!"

The ninja performed hand seals rapidly and pressed his palms to the ground.

Instantly, the earth became incredibly soft, resembling jelly.

Following that, a massive surge of energy rose from the ground, rushing toward Roy.

Stumbling, Roy lost his footing.

"Come back with us. I received quite a bit of punishment for failing last time!"

A mask appeared before Roy, and a familiar voice rang out.

"Ugh..."

A sharp pain shot into Roy's brain.

At the same time, he remembered this mask.

The final memory of the original body was this very mask.

It was only because other Uchiha clansmen had arrived in time that Roy hadn't been taken away.

In other words, the original Roy's death was caused by this very guy...

Thinking of this, a surge of hostility welled up from within Roy.

His Sharingan spun frantically within his eye sockets.

"Pfft!"

The man reached out and grabbed Roy by the head.

"Are you angry?"

"However, only the weak harbor such useless emotions."

"Come with me quietly, and you will suffer much less."

"Besides, you won't be lonely; those two companions of yours have seen us as well, and they will be taken along with you."

After the Root ninja finished speaking, curse marks began to spread from his hand.

Although in his eyes, Roy was nothing more than a rat.

Still, it would be safer to seal him before taking him away.

"Heh..."

Just then, Roy, who was about to be sealed, curled the corners of his mouth upward.

A mocking sound drifted out.

"I had intended to search for you slowly."

"I didn't expect you to come out on your own so soon. In that case, I'm sorry."

"You must die here today."

Roy raised his head, his body slowly dissolving, turning into a burst of flames to evade the opponent's sealing technique.

"What is this?"

"A Kekkei Genkai?"

The Root member was stunned.

It wasn't as if the ninja world lacked such unique Kekkei Genkai.

For instance, the special secret techniques of the Hozuki Clan or certain unique clone techniques could achieve such a feat.

But... Roy simply passed through his body like a flame before coalescing once more.

Most importantly, this ability was even immune to sealing techniques!

One had to know that even the Hozuki Clan's secret Hydrification Technique could not escape the effects of a sealing jutsu.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball!"

"BOOM!"

Before the man could react, a massive burst of flame exploded right in front of him.

The terrifying shockwave sent him flying instantly.

A single strike was all it took to inflict minor injuries!

Is this really just a Chunin?

He had killed more than a handful of Jonin with his own hands, yet he had been wounded by a mere Chunin standing before him.

"Tch..."

After spitting out a mouthful of blood, the Root member unleashed a Shadow Clone and charged at Roy once again.

No matter what kind of special abilities Roy possessed, they all shared a common drawback.

That was the consumption of massive amounts of chakra.

He did not believe that a mere Chunin could possibly have that much chakra!

"Water Style: Water Dragon Blast!"

With the Shadow Clone providing cover, the original body immediately formed hand seals, unleashing a terrifying A-rank Water Style jutsu.

With the abundance of rivers surrounding Konoha, the humidity was quite high.

The power of this move became even more formidable under the influence of the environment.

A massive water dragon lunged directly at Roy.

The moment it made contact with Roy, it detonated.

"How is this possible..."

Just as he let out a sigh of relief, he saw a ball of ghostly flames slowly emerging from the flowing water.

"Is this your strongest move?"

"I..."

"Pfft..."

Before Roy could finish, a flurry of shuriken instantly pierced through his body.

"Physical attacks are ineffective."

"Your ninjutsu attacks are also ineffective."

"Unless you possess genjutsu that surpasses my Sharingan, perhaps you might have a chance."

As Roy spoke, his Sharingan spun rapidly.

He then raised his finger.

"Fire Gun!"

Roy instantly unleashed a barrage of flames, firing them with the speed of bullets.

The several clones hiding in the vicinity were all struck, turning into smoke and vanishing.

Now, only the original body remained before him.

"Right, tell me your codename."

Roy looked at the Root member with a smile.

"Root... has no codenames!"

"Only those who survive are worthy of having a codename!"

"I will tell you my codename right before I kill you!"

After the Root member finished speaking, he lunged at Roy once more.

A mere Chunin...

"Fire Fist!"

Roy threw a punch, and a terrifying wave of fire surged directly toward his opponent.

"Instant casting without hand seals?"

The Root member was horrified and quickly changed his trajectory.

Yet, he was still caught in the blast.

His entire arm was reduced to nothingness under the might of the Fire Fist.

At this moment, the Root member finally realized that the Roy before him was no longer someone he could contend with.

He prepared to retreat at the very first opportunity.

"Want to run?"

"Although I don't need to use this on you, but... Flame Pillar!"

A massive surge of flames erupted instantly from Roy's body, spreading outward directly.

It enveloped the entire surrounding area.

"This... an S-rank ninjutsu cast instantly?"

At this moment, the Root member looked as if he had seen a ghost.

How could a ninjutsu of this intensity be released by a mere Chunin?

And most importantly... it was instantaneous?!

"Are you in despair?"

"Then, you can go to your death..."

"Squelch!"

As Roy finished speaking, the kunai in his hand plunged directly into the other's heart.

Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the random mission--Clear the original body's obsession.

Obtained 5000 fixed chakra, Lightning Style Chakra Optimization Card.

As the system's notification sound rang out, Roy suddenly felt his body lighten.

It was as if something that had been weighing him down all this time had simply vanished.