The sharp surge in radioactive energy was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, causing the Star Chakra on the Jonin who had been attacking to tremble.
Then, the chakra condensed into weapons scattered. Under the man's astonished gaze, Uchiha Yuu flashed in front of him.
"Relying only on the power brought by the meteorite while ignoring what it means to be a ninja—shouldn't you have gathered information on your opponent before fighting?"
Uchiha Yuu's voice came from behind him. It seemed that becoming a Jonin through the meteorite had made him blindly arrogant. He had neglected the most crucial task of gathering intelligence and fought Yuu before understanding his abilities.
"Monster Strength Fist!"
The punch landed on his body, and a bulge rose from his chest. The sound of breaking bones reached their ears as Uchiha Yuu showed no mercy.
"Pfft!"
Blood sprayed out, and the man lost consciousness.
Nearby, the Star Shadow was entangled by two Elite Jonin and could not spare a hand to help. He could only watch as Uchiha Yuu killed Hoshigakure's ninja.
"Damn looters!"
"Mysterious Peacock Method! Blade!"
Seeing the chakra blade take shape, the two Elite Jonin pulled away from him.
"Water Release! Water Formation Wall!"
"Water Release! Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A ferocious dragon head emerged from the Water Formation Wall, roaring as it circled the Star Shadow. In the end, it swallowed the massive blade, but the two did not relax. Instead, they immediately drew kunai, ready to finish him off.
The surging water was split apart by the Star Shadow's blade, and a tangible killing intent could be felt.
"As expected of the Star Shadow. The village's strongest has some real skill."
"Stop wasting time. I don't want the employer docking my pay."
Just as the two were