Whoosh.
In an instant, Shimura Chūrō appeared in front of Xuanyu.
The kunai in his hand
stabbed straight at Xuanyu's throat.
His speed rivaled that of a top jonin. No wonder Shimura Danzō had valued him so highly in the past.
His strength truly had its merits.
However,
as Xuanyu watched Shimura Chūrō suddenly appear before him, he merely raised an eyebrow and had no intention of dodging.
He did not move at all.
Huh?
Shimura Chūrō was delighted. Seeing Uchiha Xuan Yu remain motionless, he moved even faster. It seemed that Uchiha Xuan Yu had not come through the previous battle without any exhaustion after all.
He was merely forcing himself to hold on.
He could not even evade such a simple attack. It seemed he had made the right gamble this time.
As long as he killed this freak, Uchiha Xuan Yu, Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen would still have a chance to return to Konoha. Then he might take Danzo's place and continue serving as Root's leader.
Konoha's power structure would remain unchanged.
Yet in his excitement, he failed to see that beneath Xuanyu's raised brows was mockery rather than fear.
Xuanyu did not dodge because he could not be bothered to, not because he lacked the ability.
Just as the kunai was about to touch Xuanyu's throat, an invisible barrier rapidly spread out, blocking Shimura Chūrō's attack. At the same time, the kunai was sent flying, and he was hurled backward as well.
He crashed heavily onto the ground.
Blood spurted from his mouth.
"Th-this is Uchiha Xuan Yu's terrifying combat power now? I've experienced it for myself!" Shimura Chūrō lay on the ground, struggling to rise as blood continued to seep from the corner of his mouth.
The confidence he had shown before had now been replaced