Shisui Uchiha, who had arrived with Body Flicker, also possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan, and he was even faster than Itachi Uchiha.
He was hailed as the Uchiha Clan's greatest genius!
One could imagine Shisui's strength.
He just had not expected that when they met again, it would be under such circumstances. Fate truly was unpredictable.
"Mr. Muzan, I'm sorry, but I cannot let you destroy Konoha."
Holding kunai in both hands, he watched Muzan warily. The two had once been something between friends and mentor and student. When Shisui had been at his most lost, Muzan had given him crucial advice.
He also carried a bottle of Muzan's blood in his robes. After everything that had happened, Shisui naturally understood what that bottle of blood represented.
Once consumed, it would turn him into a Man-Eating Demon coveted by all, greatly increasing his strength.
Unfortunately, they were destined to walk different paths. This was a matter of principle.
"So you want to stop me too, Shisui."
The smile at the corners of his lips faded. Seeing Shisui's stance, Muzan knew that if he wanted to destroy Konoha today, he would first have to deal with this Uchiha powerhouse.
"What a bother."
Shisui's Sharingan abilities were especially troublesome. Muzan did not know whether his brain could withstand the other man's attack.
"Fire Release! Great Dragon Fire!"
He formed seals with one hand as well. His speed rivaled Muzan's from the past; if they were compared at the same age, Shisui's talent might even have surpassed Muzan's.
Flames blasted apart the nearby ruins, seeking to kill Muzan outright.
"Water Release! Great Waterfall Technique!"
Rather than face the roaring fire dragon, Muzan directly unleashed a Great Waterfall, engulfing the entire battlefield in lake water. Fire Release also depended on the surrounding environment.
Water and