Fierce Battle

Uchiha Chen did not show any disappointment when he saw his attack blocked.

After all, he had already quietly approached the enemy under the cover of the fire dragon.

Just as the two opponents were fully focused on defending against his ninjutsu, the Kunai in Uchiha Chen's hand shot out like lightning, flying straight toward the space between them.

This Kunai was inconspicuous amidst the turbulent aftermath of the clashing ninjutsu, but the sharp whistling sound it made as it tore through the air was still keenly caught by the two enemies.

Initially, they intended to shift their bodies slightly to dodge, then readjust their stance to launch the next round of attacks.

However, amidst the rising dust, a sudden "hissing" sound shattered their plans.

The two focused their eyes, only to realize that it was actually an Explosive Tag!

Facing the sudden appearance of the Explosive Tag, they had no choice but to retreat rapidly to the left and right.

Accompanied by a loud bang, the explosion roared.

At this moment, Uchiha Chen, who had been waiting on the sidelines, kept his eyes locked on the enemy forced toward him by the explosion and lunged forward without hesitation.

His Three-Tomoe Sharingan, glowing with red light, rotated slightly, instantly casting a genjutsu to pin the enemy firmly in place, unable to move.

Immediately following this, Uchiha Chen quickly threw a Kunai, aiming directly at the immobilized enemy before him.

Just as the Kunai was about to claim the opponent's life, and it seemed Uchiha Chen would secure the first victory of the battle, it was deflected by another incoming Kunai.

Uchiha Chen looked closely and realized that the other ninja in the distance had recovered.

Seeing his teammate about to meet his end, he had thrown a Kunai without hesitation, successfully rescuing him.

He then quickly performed hand seals, silently chanting: "Water Release! Hidden Mist Technique!" In an instant, a thick fog spread out, swallowing all three of them. This sudden dense fog also successfully interrupted Uchiha Chen, who was preparing to continue his attack.

Looking at the Hidden Mist Technique before him, Uchiha Chen felt increasingly irritated.

One must know that these two ninjas, whether fighting alone or in coordination, were by no means a match for his original self.

Ordinarily, he should have been able to slaughter them with ease, but for some reason, his usual methods of attack were completely countered.

His Fire Release was countered by Water Release, his Lightning Release was defended against by Wind Release, his genjutsu was easily interrupted due to their teamwork, and even his powerful Sharingan had lost its effectiveness under the blockade of the Hidden Mist Technique.

It could be said that these methods countered the abilities of the Uchiha clan perfectly.

After a moment of thought, Uchiha Chen understood that this must have something to do with that old dog Shimura Danzō.

It must be that he had specifically trained such ninjas to target the Uchiha clan.

In this way, unless Uchiha Fugaku took action himself, or he stepped in, anyone else in the current Uchiha clan would die if they faced them.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Chen's heart was filled with helplessness.

He knew well that this place was not far from the village, and ninjas could appear at any moment.

Although he possessed the Mangekyō Sharingan and could easily kill these two at any time, if he were unfortunately seen by others and the existence of the Mangekyō was exposed, then his plan to control the upper echelons of Konoha would be completely ruined.

After all, no one would want to live under the same roof as an Uchiha who possessed the Mangekyō.

Thus, he had no choice but to rely on the support of his Sage Body to kill the opponents with overwhelming chakra.

Even if revealing such powerful strength might arouse Konoha's vigilance, it was still better than exposing the Mangekyō.

Moreover, the Night of the Nine-Tails was imminent; if he exposed the Mangekyō now, he would inevitably be treated as a scapegoat.

Thinking of all this, Uchiha Chen's hatred for Shimura Danzō grew even stronger: "Damn it, I'm meeting you for the first time today, and you've already sent people to intercept and kill me. When I take control of the situation in the future, I will make sure you taste the Tsukuyomi many times over!"

With his mind made up, he began to focus entirely on defense, waiting for the attack to come. After all, he was not proficient in Wind Release and could not blow away the dense fog. Under the influence of the chakra filling the mist, he could not detect the enemy's trail at the moment, so he could only hold his ground and wait for them to make a move.

Sure enough, just as Uchiha Chen was concentrating on his defense, the two people hiding in the mist launched an attack in perfect unison!

They first launched a wave of probing Shuriken attacks, but these were easily dodged by Uchiha Chen.

Immediately after, a powerful Water Release—Water Wave—surged toward Uchiha Chen.

However, Uchiha Chen quickly performed the Fireball Jutsu, successfully blocking the flow of water.

At this moment, he finally sensed the general location of the two enemies.

Uchiha Chen did not hesitate to unleash the vast chakra within his body and casually created a Shadow Clone.

The two figures simultaneously performed the Majestic Destroyer Flame, launching a fierce attack toward the enemies.

They spat out two small flames, which then rolled and expanded under the infusion of chakra; the fire grew increasingly ferocious, surging further and further, covering a wider and wider area.

One must know that the Majestic Destroyer Flame was only a B-rank ninjutsu, but supported by Uchiha Chen's powerful chakra, the power and range of this ninjutsu were greatly enhanced. After Uchiha Chen consumed a significant portion of his chakra, a giant sea of fire stretching hundreds of meters appeared before his eyes!

Although it was not as spectacular as the Fire Release of Madara during the Fourth Shinobi World War, which required an entire squad of water users to resist, its power was still quite astonishing.

The two ninjas on the scene initially tried to use Water Release to defend, hoping to withstand this wave of attacks. However, as the Fire Release became increasingly violent and the temperature rose sharply, their efforts ultimately came to nothing. In the blink of an eye, the two ninjas were swept by the flames, both suffering severe injuries.

After completing the attack, Uchiha Chen stood there quietly, looking at the two people who had been burned and severely wounded.

The mist had been evaporated by the Fire Release, and he walked forward slowly, stepping on branches that had been scorched black like charcoal.

The flames gradually subsided, and the temperature began to drop.

When he reached them, Uchiha Chen asked slowly: "Who sent you?"

Faced with the interrogation, the two men, burned beyond recognition, kept their lips tightly sealed, refusing to utter a single word.

Seeing this, Uchiha Chen's lips curled into a cold sneer. "No need to say anything. I already know that old dog Danzo sent you, right?"

Hearing the name they revered so deeply being insulted in such a manner, the two were instantly consumed by rage, wishing they could leap up and tear Uchiha Chen to pieces.

Unfortunately, they were severely wounded and in abysmal physical condition. Despite the fury burning within them, they could only struggle to suppress their emotions to avoid provoking him further.

After all, they still had a contingency plan; as long as they could take Uchiha Chen down with them, they would be able to wash away the shame brought upon them by his insults toward Lord Danzo.