Xue Wuya and Naruto traded blows, evenly matched. Suddenly, Xue Wuya snarled, "You're a powerful fighter in your own right, yet you resort to such despicable, shameless methods. Have you no shame?"
Naruto froze for a moment. He had been on edge throughout his fight with Xue Wuya. Though he appeared relaxed and at ease, he did not dare let his guard down, pouring all his attention into the battle. His opponent was a genuine God Realm expert, after all, and a veteran with extensive combat experience. The slightest carelessness could cost Naruto his life.
When Xue Wuya suddenly stopped attacking and began cursing him, Naruto was initially bewildered. But he soon sensed what had happened in the rear courtyard. Obito Uchiha had taken advantage of their battle to capture Xue Wuyi and Xue Bingning, slaughtering a large group of people from the Extreme Ice Palace without even sparing the children. Naruto finally understood why Xue Wuya was so furious. Had he been in Xue Wuya's place, he might well have gone berserk.
In fact, Xue Wuya was no different at that moment. His eyes were bloodshot. If he possessed a dōjutsu, Naruto might already have died a thousand times over.
Throwing all caution aside, Xue Wuya charged straight at Naruto. Naruto immediately went on full alert. Xue Wuya hurled a swift punch at him, and Naruto hurriedly escaped with the Flying Thunder God Technique. Seeing Naruto disappear, Xue Wuya immediately extended his senses to detect the spatial fluctuations around him.
Xue Wuya charged again, punching toward a point in space with unstoppable force. Naruto had barely emerged when he saw Xue Wuya's fist hurtling toward him, startling him badly. In desperation, he activated the Soul-Shaking Bell on the Fūjin Sword's hilt. The tiny bell rapidly expanded, enclosing him within