A bright light appeared between heaven and earth.
That gleam was sharp and dazzling.
Like a thunderclap!
"This... this is..."
Otsutsuki Kinshiki stared in shock as the bright light flashed and disappeared.
"This is a knife."
Uchiha Kei slowly sheathed his Ninja Blade, his expression calm and composed.
"A sword? Impossible, how could a sword unleash such power?"
Otsutsuki Kinshiki looked utterly incredulous.
"Why can't a knife be used? Just because you haven't seen one doesn't mean it doesn't exist; it just means you're ignorant."
Uchiha Kei scoffed.
Such swordsmanship did not exist in the Shinobi World in the past.
Even Hatake Sakumo.
Even if it's just Mifune.
Although their swordsmanship is strong, it has not yet transcended the realm of swordsmanship.
Uchiha Kei's swordsmanship, after five years of honing, had long since transcended the realm of mere swordsmanship.
If we're going to be precise, then Uchiha Kei's swordsmanship is now beyond the realm of Ninjutsu.
Over the course of five years, Uchiha Kei practiced most was not the Rinnegan, nor various Ninjutsu.
It's a knife!
Uchiha Kei had completely given up hope of developing his talent for refining Chakra and mastering Ninjutsu.
If his total Chakra level was 100 five years ago, then the Chakra he has refined over these five years is approximately 0.0001...
Ninjutsu...
Let's not talk about it!
But swordsmanship is different.
From mastering swordsmanship to becoming a swordsman specializing in it, Uchiha Kei also independently grasped the essence of the sword.
Uchiha Kei is called...
Blade Intent!
He possesses a unique and distinctive Blade Intent!
Slice through the heavens and shatter the earth!
Nothing is immune to my attacks!
This is the Blade Intent he has comprehended!
Otsutsuki Kinshiki remained silent.
As a member of Takamagahara, he looked down on the natives of these plantations.
It's like a high and mighty emperor looking down on ordinary people like ants.
The lives of these ants were entirely in his hands.
But today.
This boy, who looks to be around ten years old, is he really ignorant and uninformed?
Recalling the slash he had just delivered, Otsutsuki Kinshiki chuckled self-deprecatingly.
Perhaps I am truly ignorant.
"Cough cough cough."
Otsutsuki Kinshiki coughed violently, and blood dripped from the corner of his mouth to the ground.
To everyone's astonishment, a shocking wound appeared on his waist.
First, there was a thin, barely visible mark.
As time went on, it became increasingly obvious.
Then, fresh blood gushed out from the small wound!
Otsutsuki Kinshiki's face showed a pained expression.
"I have to admit, you're very strong."
Despite the pain, Otsutsuki Kinshiki's tone remained calm.
"Your strength is even enough to rank you among the top 100 in our Otsutsuki Clan."
The blood flowed more and more, and in a short while it stained the lower half of Otsutsuki Kinshiki.
"But that's all there is to it."
A mocking smile crept across Otsutsuki Kinshiki's lips.
"They'll be here soon. Once they arrive on this plantation, you..."
His eyes swept around the room. "No one can escape!"
"Snap!"
A sickeningly loud sound of bones cracking suddenly rang out in the arena.
"Thump!"
Otsutsuki Kinshiki collapsed to the ground.
The strange thing is...
His lower body remained standing in the same place.
Shisui glanced at Uchiha Kei in shock.
That stab just now...
They actually cut Otsutsuki Kinshiki in half!
Because the sword was so fast, Otsutsuki Kinshiki was able to speak so much.
What kind of swordsmanship is this?!
Sasuke's eyes lit up.
This was the first time he had ever seen such swordsmanship from Uchiha Kei.
That bright light, like the blazing sun, appeared in his heart.
It's almost here, almost here...
Soon, he too will possess such swordsmanship.
Even stronger!
"He's dead, so why all the talk?"
Uchiha Kei spoke coldly as he walked towards his upper body.
His upper and lower body were separated, and a large amount of blood stained the area where Otsutsuki Kinshiki was located.
But the Otsutsuki Clan's formidable vitality allowed him to remain conscious.
"You think killing me is the end of it? Don't be naive. Of the five Otsutsuki who descended this time, I'm the weakest. You..."
Uchiha Kei looked down at him, "Are you trying to stall for time until the Isshiki?"
A flicker of panic crossed Otsutsuki Kinshiki's eyes.
He didn't want to die!
As a member of the noble Otsutsuki Clan, he possessed a lifespan that was almost immortal.
This was his first time visiting the planting site.
But I never expected there to be such powerful natives here.
He wanted to live!
As soon as the blade appeared, he sensed something was wrong and used a secret technique to notify the other Otsutsuki.
If they arrive in time, he has a way to survive.
But now...
This guy saw right through me!
"Logically speaking, I shouldn't give you that chance; wasting time talking to the enemy isn't my style."
Uchiha Kei's expression remained unchanged, making it impossible to discern what he was thinking.
"But as my first enemy of the Otsutsuki Clan, I think you should die in peace."
After saying that, Uchiha Kei bent down, and a circle of green light appeared on his hand.
Healing spell!
Otsutsuki Kinshiki was dumbfounded.
What is this guy doing?
Are you treating him?
Shisui was also dumbfounded.
After a lot of effort, they finally Teuchi.
Is it all for the sake of treating him now?
Shisui indicated that he did not agree with Sister Li.
He didn't understand, but he wouldn't stop Uchiha Kei.
He would support Jing in whatever he wanted to do, regardless of whether it was right or wrong.
Aside from his defection from Konoha.
Sasuke and Hyuga Hanabi showed no surprise whatsoever.
Over the course of five years, Uchiha Kei did many things that were beyond comprehension.
They were too shocked to accept it; acceptance was the best course of action.
Anyway, Uchiha Kei must have had his own reasons for doing this.
They can just watch the show.
"You'll definitely regret doing this."
Feeling the warm sensation in his lower back, Otsutsuki Kinshiki sneered.
"I'd probably only regret it if I killed you now."
Uchiha Kei gave him a mocking look, his hands continuing their work.
"There's bound to be a fierce battle soon, and I don't want you to become a contracted partner, messing around inside my body."
Otsutsuki Kinshiki shuddered.
Contract!
That guy just said "contract"!
How could he know about the existence of the contract!
Could it be that members of the Otsutsuki Clan have already died at his hands?
When he felt his life slipping away, Otsutsuki Kinshiki began to stall for time.
On one hand, they hoped that Isshiki could arrive as soon as possible, so that he might survive.
On the other hand...
After his death, it will take some time for him to become a covenant and take effect.
When Isshiki Ichishi arrives, attacking from both inside and outside, even someone as strong as the person before us will likely perish.
Then, he can rightfully take over this body!
"Get out of my way!"
Otsutsuki Kinshiki struggled incessantly, trying to escape Uchiha Kei's healing jutsu.
"Don't move, or I'll turn you into a human stick."
Uchiha Kei spoke in a calm tone.
Of course, Otsutsuki Kinshiki wouldn't listen to him; his severed upper body continued to writhe.
Why won't you listen?
Azure Chakra condensed in his hand, and he raised it to strike Otsutsuki Kinshiki's right arm.
"Thud."
An arm fell to the ground with a thud.
"You bastard!"
Otsutsuki Kinshiki let out a painful roar, glaring hatefully at Uchiha Kei.
That despicable guy!
How dare they treat him like that!
"I told you, but you didn't listen. Is it my fault?"
Uchiha Kei shrugged helplessly, and the healing jutsu continued to activate.
"I will kill you! I will definitely kill you!"
Otsutsuki Kinshiki's expression was extremely ferocious.
"Thud."
Another arm fell off.
With both arms gone, Otsutsuki Kinshiki stood there blankly, his eyes lifeless.
Now...
It's an adult stick.