The Uchiha Clan's Blind Swordsman

Even though Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails jinchuriki of Kumogakure, is a master of Tailed Beast manipulation among all in the ninja world, Kumogakure still cannot bring itself to unleash a full Tailed Beast transformation for indiscriminate destruction.

And the reason for this—

Is because of the Nine-Tails, and the existence of Kushina Uzumaki.

The power of the Nine-Tails was already proven during the battle between Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.

Although the Nine-Tails was being controlled by Uchiha Madara at the time and forced to fight Senju Hashirama.

Yet, being valued by that strongest of the Uchiha and fighting against that God of Shinobi is enough to illustrate the status of the Nine-Tails among the Tailed Beasts.

It was recognized by the strongest in the ninja world.

Even if Kushina Uzumaki cannot fully control the Nine-Tails.

The other ninja villages still fear the deterrent power of Konoha's Nine-Tails.

This is also the reason why the high-level officials of Konoha do not allow Kushina Uzumaki to enter the battlefield.

Once the Nine-Tails appears, the Third Shinobi World War would evolve into a nuclear-level battle between Tailed Beasts.

"I think the village is actually protecting you, Kushina. There are just too many people from other villages eyeing you right now."

Mikoto said with a smile.

As the two chatted and laughed, they passed through the cherry blossom trees and, without realizing it, arrived at the training ground.

The sound of swords clashing involuntarily drew their gaze toward it.

And at this moment.

Uchiha Mikoto's eyes instantly turned blood-red; it was the Sharingan.

Beside her, Kushina Uzumaki also narrowed her eyes slightly, revealing an expression of shock.

As the cherry blossoms fell.

The two figures within the training ground seemed to be dancing.

However, those ghostly movements and intricate swordsmanship were so fast that Mikoto couldn't even see them clearly without using her Sharingan.

"That is... Uchiha Shisui!?"

That genius who made a name for himself in Kirigakure and fought his way to the title of Body Flicker Shisui.

But, who is the other person?

While Kushina was puzzled, she didn't notice at all how terrified the expression on Mikoto's face was, as if she had seen a ghost.

Uchiha Chiba?

It was actually him?

How is that possible?

Those movements and swordsmanship that forced her to rely on her Sharingan just to see clearly, actually came from Chiba's hands?

Dozens of minutes ago.

Mikoto had seen Chiba having a heart-to-heart talk with her husband.

And now, he was actually fighting Shisui, and holding his own?

That is Shisui.

Body Flicker Shisui.

Regarding Chiba, Mikoto's understanding was limited to what she heard from Itachi, and it was still stuck at the level where Chiba was only slightly stronger than her son during their sparring sessions.

But—

This is just too absurd, isn't it?

Shocked and bewildered.

It took a full dozen seconds for Mikoto to recover from her shock, and the Sharingan in her eyes slowly faded away.

And at this instant.

Chiba's Observation Haki swept across them.

Kushina Uzumaki seemed to have suffered some kind of blow, her pupils shrinking violently.

She hurriedly touched her abdomen.

There, the most ferocious Tailed Beast—the Nine-Tails—was sealed.

Even as a member of the Uzumaki Clan who possessed a natural suppression over Tailed Beasts, Kushina Uzumaki still felt immense pressure when facing the Nine-Tails.

However, at that very moment.

That inexplicable aura had instantly disturbed the Nine-Tails.

"Kushina... what was that just now?"

Even the Nine-Tails, which usually remained silent within the seal, was startled awake and questioned Kushina.

The next moment.

The Nine-Tails' chakra spread outward, and through Kushina's vision, it locked directly onto Chiba, who was still fighting in the distance.

"That brat--!?"

"Nine-Tails, aren't you getting a bit carried away?"

Kushina let out a cold snort.

In an instant, heaven-shaking yellow chakra erupted from within the seal.

The sheer volume was comparable to a Tailed Beast.

Those chakras instantly transformed into dense golden chains, binding the Nine-Tails directly.

That was Kushina's chakra.

Chakra that possessed a natural suppression over Tailed Beasts.

Coupled with the Uzumaki Clan's unique Adamantine Sealing Chains.

Even the most ferocious Tailed Beast could only be suppressed.

"Kushina, don't be happy too soon. Sooner or later..."

Before the Nine-Tails could finish its harsh words, its consciousness was swallowed by Kushina's seal.

When her consciousness returned.

Kushina once again cast her gaze upon Chiba, asking subconsciously.

"Mikoto, who is that kid fighting Shisui?"

"Chiba, Uchiha Chiba!"

Hearing the familiar name, Kushina Uzumaki suddenly realized.

It was that blind Uchiha.

Hm? Wait?

For a moment, Kushina thought she had misheard.

"Chiba? That blind kid? Fighting back and forth with Uchiha Shisui?"

What kind of international joke is this?

What kind of freak is this?

Hearing this.

Mikoto also gave a bitter smile.

What kind of freak is this...

I don't know either.

Slowly drifting cherry blossoms seemed to be drawing a period to this battle.

Unlike Chiba and Shisui, who were fully immersed in the fight.

Those watching, whether in the open or in the shadows... were all mesmerized.

How could this possibly be the battle of a five-year-old blind boy?

It was absurd.

Shisui took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

At the same time, his scarlet eyes turned pitch black at this moment.

Shisui had not originally intended to use his Sharingan.

However, during the battle, he discovered that without the Sharingan, he actually couldn't keep up with Chiba's intricate swordsmanship.

He was shocked.

Chiba's sword-swinging speed was definitely not considered very fast.

After all, his five-year-old physical capabilities were limited.

No matter how exaggerated Chiba was, he could not break his physiological limits.

What made Shisui decide to use the Sharingan was Chiba's ultimate swordsmanship.

There wasn't a single repeated move, yet every strike was smooth as flowing water, and furthermore, pushed to the limit.

While not wasting any stamina, it still possessed a sense of beauty.

It was truly terrifying.

Uchiha Shisui sheathed his sword, looked at Chiba, and silently formed a Seal of Reconciliation.

This was the most exhilarating battle Chiba had experienced since coming to this world.

However, there was no so-called winner in this battle.

Because neither side had used their full strength.

Uchiha Shisui was a ninja, not a mere swordsman; clashing with Chiba using only swordplay was already an act of restraint.

And Chiba, for his part, had not truly utilized his exaggerated Observation Haki.

Shisui's physical capabilities far surpassed Chiba's, while Chiba's swordsmanship was leagues above Shisui's.

Between the two, a balance had been struck.

Speed and strength were the most essential foundations, independent of any technique.

Any technique not built upon the foundation of speed and strength was nothing but empty boasting.

Chiba's five-year-old body could not fully unleash the stats of Fujitora Issho.

Age... has it become my limitation?

Chiba shook his head.

This was not something he could decide.

His physical capabilities would increase year by year as time went on.

"I am truly astonished. I never expected that among our peers, there would be a clansman even stronger than Itachi."

Shisui made no effort to hide his shock.

He had heard Itachi mention a friend who was stronger than himself.

At the time, Shisui hadn't paid it much mind.

After all, Itachi had displayed heaven-defying talent since he was a child.

Now it seemed that his own vision had been too narrow.