"In the end, we still had to save that useless fool."
"Couldn't be helped. If we didn't save him and Suikazan Fuguki died at Uchiha Yū's hands, our situation would become even worse."
"We should've listened to Juzo Biwa from the start."
The few people hanging back all looked extremely grim. Facing an expert who could kill their comrades in seconds, one careless mistake could get them killed by him as well.
Kushimaru Kuriarare's weapon was Nuibari, an extremely unusual blade. In appearance, it resembled an oversized toothpick. It was also the fastest of all these weapons. Its purpose was to pierce through an enemy's body, then use its thread to stitch them together.
Or it could lay threads around the area to block the enemy's advance.
In order to restrict Uchiha Yū's ghostly speed, he first used his weapon to create a barrier. The barrier's sole purpose was to reduce the enemy's range of movement, ensuring that his speed would not surpass theirs by too much.
Then the others would launch a continuous assault!
"I'll handle the frontal confrontation!"
Jinin Akebino's weapon could no longer really be called a sword. It was an axe and a hammer.
Not every weapon was suited for breaking through defenses. Among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, only a select few could engage an enemy head-on.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
Three sharp impacts rang out. Uchiha Yū had no intention of retreating. Instead, he intensified his assault, each strike forcing someone back. The Kubikiribōchō's effects were brought to their fullest in his hands. Whether he used the blade to attack or its broad spine to defend, it could contend with his enemies superbly. Even when the Kubikiribōchō was damaged, it could repair its broken portions.
"You're my next target."
Uchiha Yū fixed his