A Troublesome Opponent, Fierce Battle!

At night in Nara Luquan, the silence was shattered by sudden killing.

Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami moved with ghostly speed, their two short blades glinting with a cold, sinister light beneath the moon. The slain guard did not even have time to cry out before falling into a pool of blood.

Uchiha Ying panted softly and said in a low voice, "Kagami, move quickly. We can't let anyone else discover us."

Uchiha Kagami nodded and replied, "Understood, Ying. We must complete the mission as soon as possible."

They exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with resolve and vigilance. The air seemed thick with tension, making it hard to breathe. Uchiha Ying tilted his head slightly, listening to the sounds around them; not even the slightest disturbance could escape his senses. Uchiha Kagami gripped his short blade tightly, his knuckles whitening from the force.

The three quickly slipped into the Sand Ninja Base to gather intelligence. A tense atmosphere permeated the base, and patrolling ninja passed by from time to time, their footsteps especially clear in the silence.

Uchiha Ying said softly, "Everyone, be careful. Don't expose yourselves."

Uchiha Kagami and Nara Luquan silently nodded. Uchiha Ying's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, missing no detail that might hold value. He noticed several ninja talking in low voices, seemingly discussing an important mission.

Uchiha Ying turned to Uchiha Kagami and said, "Kagami, listen to what they're saying."

Uchiha Kagami cocked his ear slightly, trying hard to make out the ninja's words. Nara Luquan, meanwhile, remained exceptionally calm, quietly waiting for the right moment to strike.

Suddenly, a shrill alarm rang out, and the entire base instantly descended into chaos. Signs of an outside enemy's intrusion had appeared, and the Sand Ninja sprang into action, preparing to meet the enemy.

Uchiha Ying frowned and said, "This is an opportunity. We need to seize the time."

The three exchanged looks, each understanding that this was a perfect chance. Taking advantage of the chaos, Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami quietly approached the places where documents were stored, trying to find the intelligence they needed. Nara Luquan covered them from the side, ready to handle any unexpected situation.

Just as they were about to succeed, a powerful Sand Ninja expert appeared. Muramoto's gaze was fierce, and he saw through the three men's intentions at a glance. "Do you think you can do whatever you please in the Sand Ninja Base?"

Uchiha Ying looked calmly at Muramoto and said, "We only came for intelligence. We don't wish to make an enemy of you."

Muramoto let out an angry roar and launched an attack in an instant. The three hurriedly dodged, and a fierce battle erupted once again...

Facing Muramoto's attack, Uchiha Ying and the others reacted swiftly. Uchiha Ying flashed aside, evading the fierce blow like a ghost. His short blade swept out in turn, trailing a cold gleam.

Muramoto twisted aside to dodge, while his hands rapidly formed seals. A powerful chakra storm gathered around him. Seeing this, Uchiha Kagami immediately rushed forward, stabbing his short blade at Muramoto from a tricky angle.

Uchiha Kagami shouted, "Ying, I'll hold him off. Find an opening and attack!"

Muramoto snorted coldly and waved a hand. A powerful wind blade howled forth, forcing Uchiha Kagami to retreat. Uchiha Ying no longer concealed himself either. Forming seals with both hands, he instantly unleashed a powerful genjutsu.

Muramoto was caught off guard and fell into the genjutsu. But he was, after all, an expert, and quickly recovered, forcibly breaking free of its restraints. His eyes widened in fury as chakra surged throughout his body, sweeping forward like a storm.

Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami felt the immense pressure, but they showed no fear. Standing shoulder to shoulder, they prepared to meet the powerful attack.

Muramoto thrust both hands forward. Wind Release—Sand Blade! A massive shockwave surged toward them. Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami swung their blades at the same time, their blade light flashing as they tried to block the shockwave.

Uchiha Ying shouted, "Kagami, watch out!"

However, the shockwave was too powerful, blasting them backward again and again. Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Uchiha Ying used the Two-Tomoe Sharingan once more to cast a genjutsu, attempting to disrupt the Sand Ninja expert's attack.

Under the interference of Uchiha Ying's genjutsu, a flaw appeared in the Sand Ninja expert's attack. Nara Luquan and Uchiha Kagami seized the chance and rushed forward in an instant, their short blades stabbing at the Sand Ninja expert like lightning.

Nara Luquan shouted, "Now!"

Muramoto hurriedly dodged, but Uchiha Ying's short blade still slashed his arm. He roared furiously and launched an even stronger attack.

The battle entered its most intense stage. Neither side gave an inch as they traded blows. Every attack contained powerful chakra, and the surrounding buildings shook as though they might collapse at any moment.

While blocking attacks, Uchiha Kagami said, "Ying, this can't go on."

Uchiha Ying replied, "Hold on. We'll definitely find an opportunity."

Could Uchiha Ying and the others defeat the Sand Ninja expert amid this fierce battle and obtain the intelligence they needed? Everything remained unknown...

The battle between Uchiha Ying's group and the Sand Ninja expert grew increasingly fierce. Muramoto moved like lightning, darting and weaving through the cramped space. Every strike carried a sharp gale, as though it could slice through the air.

Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami worked together seamlessly, one attacking and one defending as they continuously searched for an opening in their opponent's defenses. Uchiha Ying's gaze remained focused, fixed tightly on the Sand Ninja expert's every movement.

Uchiha Ying said to Uchiha Kagami, "Kagami, watch his movements. We need to find his weakness."

The short blade in his hand danced in an impenetrable defense, deflecting the enemy's attacks again and again. Uchiha Kagami waited for an opportunity at the side, awaiting the best moment to strike. Uchiha Ying did not remain idle either, continuously casting genjutsu to disrupt Muramoto's judgment.

Muramoto had clearly realized Uchiha Ying's threat and decided to deal with this nuisance first. His figure flashed, and he charged at Uchiha Ying in an instant.

Muramoto shouted angrily, "I'll deal with you first!"

Uchiha Ying had been prepared. He quickly retreated while forming seals with both hands, releasing a powerful genjutsu barrier. Muramoto's attack was blocked by the barrier, but he did not give up. Instead, he continued increasing his strength, trying to break through it.

Sweat beaded on Uchiha Ying's forehead as he said, "Kagami, quickly find a chance to attack him."

At that moment, Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami seized the opportunity to attack. One on the left and one on the right, they stabbed their short blades at the Sand Ninja expert like lightning. Muramoto had no choice but to divide his attention. While resisting Nara Luquan and Uchiha Kagami's attacks, he also struggled to break through Uchiha Ying's genjutsu barrier.

The battle between Uchiha Ying's group and the Sand Ninja expert grew increasingly fierce. Muramoto moved like lightning, darting and weaving through the cramped space. Every strike carried a sharp gale, as though it could slice through the air.

Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami worked together seamlessly, one attacking and one defending as they continuously searched for an opening in their opponent's defenses. Uchiha Ying continued casting genjutsu to disrupt the Sand Ninja expert's judgment.

Muramoto was driven into a frustrated rage. His eyes widened as he decided to deal with this nuisance first. His figure flashed, and he charged at Uchiha Ying in an instant. Uchiha Ying had been prepared. He quickly retreated while forming seals with both hands, releasing a powerful genjutsu barrier.

Muramoto shouted, "Your genjutsu is useless against me!"

Muramoto's attack was blocked by the genjutsu barrier, but he did not give up. Instead, he continued increasing his strength, trying to break through it. At that moment, Uchiha Ying saw that the time had come. His hands rapidly formed seals, and he shouted, "Fire Release: Great Dragon Flame!" Surging flames burst from his mouth in an instant, sweeping toward Muramoto like a roaring fire dragon.

Muramoto's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly dodged to the side. However, the range of the Majestic Destroyer Flame was simply too vast. Though he avoided the frontal impact, the lingering flames still struck him, scorching part of his clothes.

Uchiha Kagami seized the opportunity to attack, thrusting his short blade at the Sand Ninja expert like lightning. Muramoto had no choice but to divide his attention, blocking Uchiha Kagami's attacks while remaining wary of Uchiha Ying's next move.

The battle entered an even more tense state, with both sides giving everything they had. Sweat slid down their foreheads, but their eyes were filled with determination and defiance.

Seizing this perfect opportunity, Uchiha Kagami attacked like lightning. The cold gleam of his short blade flashed as it stabbed at Muramoto from an impossible angle.

Uchiha Kagami shouted, "Die!"

Muramoto had no choice but to split his focus, desperately blocking Uchiha Kagami's fierce assault while staying constantly alert for Uchiha Ying's next attack. The battle became ever more tense and thrilling, with both sides exhausting every ounce of strength. Sweat continuously slid from their foreheads and dripped onto the ground, as though the faint sound could be heard.

In the end, Uchiha Kagami killed Muramoto. In that moment, the air seemed to freeze. Uchiha Kagami held his short blade, still stained with the Sand Ninja expert's blood. He panted lightly, yet his eyes revealed an indescribable resolve.

Uchiha Ying stepped forward and said, "Kagami, well done."

Uchiha Kagami nodded and replied, "We can't relax yet. More enemies may arrive."

Uchiha Ying and Uchiha Kagami also stopped moving and looked at Muramoto's fallen body. They felt both a trace of relief and fresh concern rising within them.

Uchiha Ying said, "We shouldn't stay here long. Let's continue searching for intelligence."

"We shouldn't stay here long," Uchiha Ying said in a low voice. The three quickly collected themselves and continued searching the Sand Ninja Base for the intelligence they needed. They moved cautiously through each room, taking every step with extreme care.

However, they did not know that, not far away, more Sand Ninja had already noticed something was wrong and were rapidly heading in their direction...