Bang!
Uchiha Kaze's body flew backward and crashed to the ground, unconscious.
Even after awakening the Two-Tomoe Sharingan, he still couldn't match the strength of an elite jōnin from the Uzumaki Clan.
Just as Uzumaki Jiusen was about to finish him off, a mysterious figure in a black robe and mask suddenly appeared before him.
"Uchiha cowards, hiding your faces."
Uzumaki Jiusen could recognize people at a glance. This was another Uchiha with the Two-Tomoe Sharingan.
But why was he afraid to show his true face? How strange.
Before he could think it through, Uchiha Yang's attack was already upon him.
Uzumaki Jiusen remained composed as his chains absorbed the Fire Release Ninjutsu.
This was the Uzumaki Clan's almost freakish ability, though few members of the clan awakened it.
But those who did could generally become elite jōnin. That was why the Uzumaki Clan had survived to this day.
As for their longevity, that was naturally because the Uzumaki Clan rarely fought and didn't need to refine much chakra.
After all, chakra was refined from cells. As cell regeneration gradually failed to keep up with consumption, people naturally died.
That was also why the average lifespan in the Warring States era was under thirty.
[Brain: Absorbing ninjutsu? This Uzumaki ninja isn't ordinary. That might be the ability of his Kekkei Genkai.]
[Fire Affinity: This is bad, this is bad. I just came out to show off, and now I'm being countered.]
[Water Affinity: Hahaha, I'm dying.]
[Legs: What's there to be afraid of? If you can't win, run.]
[Hands: I have complete confidence in my swordsmanship. Don't worry.]
[Sharingan: Kill him! Heh heh heh, I can feel my Three-Tomoe coming.]
Uchiha Yang was a little surprised to hear the Sharingan say that. Weren't the Three-Tomoe Sharingan supposed to require intense emotional trauma to awaken?
How could killing someone awaken it?
Whatever. The Sharingan had developed a mind of its own, so the way it awakened had probably changed too.
As for how, only the Sharingan itself probably knew. He couldn't be bothered to ask.
They clashed, but there was still a clear gap in their strength.
Uchiha Yang wasn't yet a match for this elite jōnin from the Uzumaki Clan.
[Mouth: We can't win. Call for help.]
[Legs: The mouth finally speaks up, and all it says is to call for help. I despise you.]
The next second, Uchiha Yang watched as his legs took off running while his mouth shouted for Uchiha Kage.
Uchiha Kage had been waiting in the shadows, ready to rescue his master. The moment he heard the call, he rushed out to attack, putting immense pressure on Uzumaki Jiusen.
"Damn it, there's another Uchiha elite jōnin!"
Facing those cold Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Uzumaki Jiusen felt his pressure mount. His every move was laid bare before his opponent.
His actions were even predicted in advance. He rarely fought the Uchiha Clan and had nowhere near enough experience against them.
Uchiha Kage's attacks grew more ferocious. Those fearsome Three-Tomoe Sharingan were constantly searching for an opening to cast genjutsu.
Uzumaki Jiusen was no longer calm and composed. Anxiety spread across his face. If the fight continued, he would be the one to die.
"Sealing Technique: Five-Colored Light!"
Ninjutsu of five different affinities burst from a single scroll at once. This attack could kill even an elite jōnin.
Ninjutsu of five different affinities—this was a secret technique unique to the Sarutobi Clan.
Uchiha Kage was horrified. He hadn't expected the Uzumaki Clan to seal this kind of power inside a scroll and use it that way.
The Three-Tomoe Sharingan spun to its limit. At this desperate moment, Uchiha Kage found a sliver of hope in the face of certain defeat. That was the power of the Sharingan.
An explosion rang out. A devastating blast of energy erupted in every direction, sweeping across the surrounding buildings and tearing them from the ground.
The entire Uchiha Compound felt the violent tremors. The wind howled relentlessly in their ears.
Clang!
Sparks flashed from the blade and vanished in an instant.
Uchiha Madara landed in a safe area after using the force to retreat. He turned to look at the enormous commotion behind him, his expression growing grave.
"Big brother, it seems one of our clan members held off the enemy. Could it be the force backing our cousin?"
Uchiha Izuna hurried to his elder brother's side.
He was already covered in wounds, his body slick with both his own blood and his enemies'.
"Probably. That's the only elite jōnin in the clan."
A hint of delight entered Uchiha Madara's voice.
Since these people had never appeared before, he had overlooked their presence for a while. He'd nearly forgotten that his cousin had an elite jōnin backing him.
At the blast's epicenter, Uchiha Kage staggered to his feet amid the ruins. That level of power was on par with a clan leader's. Its might was not to be underestimated.
"Damn it, my master's position..."
At that moment, Uchiha Kage's expression turned unusually grim, as though he'd realized something.
Whoosh!
Please, let nothing have happened to his master.
"Die!"
Consumed by murderous intent, Uchiha Kage ignored his injuries, forcibly swallowed the blood rising in his throat, and charged forward with the Body Flicker Technique.
Only by killing his opponent first could he truly keep his master safe.
[Legs: Holy crap, good thing I ran fast.]
[Brain: We have you to thank for that.]
[Sharingan: Ah!!! This power! I can feel it! Three-Tomoe! Heh heh heh, this is the power of the Three-Tomoe!]
Stimulated by the immense power, the Sharingan awakened its third tomoe.
Uchiha Yang climbed out of a well, drenched from head to toe like a drowned rat.
Just in time, he'd jumped in right before the explosion. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
Fighting really was dangerous at every turn. It could cost you your life at any moment. He was better off staying out of it.
After regaining control of his body, Uchiha Yang adjusted his expression, briefly instructed the others not to reveal his identity, then disconnected again and left everything to his body.
[Brain: He's already used his trump card. That sealing technique clearly isn't something someone at his level could have, so he probably only had the one use.]
[Sharingan: Heh heh heh, he's just an elite jōnin. Attack! Kill him!]
[Legs: The Sharingan's clearly been blinded by its new power. I'll be counting on you in a moment, Hands.]
[Hands: Legs, as long as you don't mess up, I'll be fine.]
"He's still alive?"
Uzumaki Jiusen was startled to see his opponent survive and charge at him.
He'd received the Five-Color Sealing Scroll as a reward from the clan leader for this mission. He'd used it just like that, and the worst part was that it hadn't even worked.
"Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique!"
In that instant, Uchiha Kage seized the moment Uzumaki Jiusen let his guard down and cast a genjutsu with his Sharingan.
"Damn it!"
The instant he met those Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Uzumaki Jiusen was horrified and snapped his eyes shut.
But the genjutsu had already taken hold. Closing his eyes wouldn't help.
Caught in the genjutsu, Uzumaki Jiusen found his limbs pinned to a cross. He couldn't move them and struggled in vain.
But no matter how long a genjutsu lasted in the illusionary space, in reality, it was only an instant.
After forcibly breaking free of the genjutsu, Uzumaki Jiusen saw a blade coming down toward his head.
He no longer had time to dodge.
Uzumaki Jiusen let out a pained grunt. He lost an arm, but escaped with his life.
Breaking the genjutsu had cost him too much mental energy. He could no longer keep fighting.
"Let me handle this."
Uchiha Yang stepped out of the shadows, ready to kick his opponent while he was down.
[Brain: I'm counting on you two.]
[Hands: My blade can cut through anything.]
[Legs: Bragging without me?]
Uchiha Yang listened in silence. Where did these guys get all that confidence?
Seriously, this was his body, so shouldn't its personality resemble his?
That contradiction left Uchiha Yang deep in thought.
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