Rattle, rattle—
The charred tree trunks occasionally crumbled to the ground.
In the clearing.
Inuzuka O was still pinned to the ground by a thick water spear, but he seemed to have forgotten the pain. He stared at the scene in shock!
Was this the Uchiha Clan kid who'd supposedly been defeated by Sosuke!? He was actually this strong!? Were all members of the Uchiha Clan freaks!?
But just as he was about to call out, his pupils suddenly contracted as he looked at Uchiha Tokino!
"Look out!"
"Huff, huff..."
Uchiha Tokino was half-kneeling on the ground, panting heavily. His eyes had returned to normal.
Maintaining his Sharingan and unleashing an A-rank ninjutsu just now had drained a great deal of his stamina. It was a heavy strain on him.
Just then!
A figure suddenly appeared behind him!
Inuzuka O's warning had put him on guard, but it was already too late!
The instant he hurriedly turned around!
"Pfft!"
A water blade formed from liquid suddenly pierced through his abdomen!
Blood instantly stained his shirt red.
Uchiha Tokino stared at Ukokui in disbelief, his eyes wide as he stammered,
"You... how... could..."
Ukokui stood before him with a broad grin, like a terrifying clown. One eye stared fixedly at Uchiha Tokino.
Before he could finish speaking, Ukokui kicked him away!
"Thud!"
Like a discarded sandbag, Uchiha Tokino was sent flying ten meters before hitting the ground, unconscious.
"Crack, crack!"
Standing where he was, Ukokui slowly moved his limbs, making horrifying cracking sounds.
His right hand gradually returned to normal from its blade-like shape.
"That was close. I nearly died just now. Are all the brats from Konoha this impressive!? Your talent really makes me want to kill you..."
He glanced at the two who could no longer fight back, then