The three black-clad men hiding in the forest were startled when Uchiha Shin suddenly appeared. His speed was simply too fast.
However, the three of them were relatively composed. Otherwise, no one would have sent them to carry out an assassination.
The three men stood up, drew their longswords, and prepared to face Uchiha Shin.
"Competing with me in swordsmanship?" Uchiha Shin looked at the three of them.
The three said nothing.
"Let me give you some advice. A White-Robed Swordsman fought me before. We battled for a long time, and even after hurling insults at each other, neither of us won. Are you sure you want to compete with me in swordsmanship?" Uchiha Shin said with a smile.
The three men froze upon hearing Uchiha Shin's words, then immediately understood who the White-Robed Swordsman he meant was.
Among their group, they naturally knew of the White-Robed Swordsman, and they knew just how formidable that man's swordsmanship was.
For Uchiha Shin to fight the White-Robed Swordsman to a draw, he truly was powerful.
He had indeed exaggerated a little. If the fight had continued, he would certainly have lost, but he had not yet reached the point of defeat.
"These longswords are merely our weapons. What we are competing with you in is strength. Come!"
After speaking, the three men swung their longswords and attacked Uchiha Shin.
Uchiha Shin's swordsmanship might have been strong, but the other side's strength was stronger. Sometimes, even if your swordsmanship was inferior, it was enough as long as your inner power was superior.
Uchiha Shin remained calm. He activated the Black Gold Soul-Seizing Fan, unleashing a powerful force toward the three men.
The three men were driven back by Uchiha Shin.
"You three should retreat. You are no match for me. If you keep