Under the moonlight, in a clearing within the Forest of Death.
Yuugao Uzuki was practicing "Leaf Style Swordsmanship."
She enjoyed training in such a tense atmosphere.
It allowed her to focus completely and better recreate the state she would be in during battle.
Swish, swish, swish!
As her body spun, Yuugao Uzuki swung out several streaks of cold light in succession.
Her swift, fierce footwork displayed her exceptional strength.
Ever since the mission to wipe out the Inuzuka Clan several days ago, Yuugao Uzuki had deeply realized the inadequacy of her own strength.
Especially when facing one beast after another, her originally sharp blade techniques had been unable to fully display their power.
"I have to be faster and more unpredictable!"
Glistening sweat flew from her hair as Yuugao Uzuki continued practicing there for quite some time.
Judging by her posture, she had no intention of stopping to rest.
Whoosh!
Yuugao Uzuki suddenly leaped into the air. While suspended overhead, she swung the long blade in her hand, its edge tracing an afterimage like a full moon through the air.
"Leaf Style Swordsmanship: Hazy Moonlit Night!"
Yuugao Uzuki plummeted rapidly from midair, slashing with the momentum of her fall. Countless afterimages made it impossible to distinguish real from false.
This was a blade technique she had created herself. Though it was not yet complete, it already possessed considerable power when she performed it.
After using that move, Yuugao Uzuki's body paused noticeably. She took advantage of that moment to briefly rest and adjust herself.
The night was beautiful today.
Yuugao Uzuki raised her head to look at the full moon overhead and lightly shook the sweat from her hair.
Although her face could not be seen because of her mask, her graceful, curvaceous figure was displayed to the fullest.
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