The greatsword collided head-on with the Rasengan, altering its trajectory and sending it slicing into a tree beside them.
A dark figure narrowly dodged the Fireball Jutsu and came to stand atop the greatsword.
"God of Wealth Uchiha Kei?"
The person atop the blade turned his head and looked coolly at Uchiha Kei.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk."
Uchiha Kei's gums hurt a little.
He had thought he was already good at putting on airs, but he had not expected to meet his match today.
"I never thought I'd run into the so-called God of Wealth Uchiha Kei so soon."
The man atop the blade was still putting on an intense act.
"Over a hundred missions completed without a single failure."
"I really don't know what Konoha is thinking. A ninja this powerful is actually called the God of Wealth."
Before they realized it, mist had already spread through the area, somewhat impairing their vision.
Naruto and Sasuke remained alert, staring fixedly at the man.
Sakura...
Better not mention her.
Uchiha Kei remained as calm as ever.
"Let's leave the small talk at that. I still need to quickly take down that old man."
Tazuna was shocked.
This man was after him?
Naruto and the other two swiftly closed in around Tazuna, shielding him from all sides.
"But..."
The man atop the blade crouched down and looked coldly at Uchiha Kei.
"It seems I need to kill you first..."
"Uchiha Kei!"
The greatsword was swiftly pulled from the tree trunk, leaving behind an afterimage as both blade and man vanished from where they stood.
Uchiha Kei quietly watched the figure standing atop the river.
"Ninja Art—Hidden Mist Jutsu!"
The figure struck what Uchiha Kei considered an extremely cringey pose, his cold voice carrying from afar.
The mist around them grew even thicker,