"In the end, we still had to save this trash."
"There was no helping it. If we didn't save him and Suikazan Fuguki died at Uchiha Yuu's hands, our situation would only get worse."
"We should've listened to Jūzō Biwa from the start."
The few standing in the rear all wore grim expressions. Facing an expert who could kill a companion in an instant, a single misstep could get them killed.
Kushimaru Kuriarare's weapon was Nuibari, an extremely peculiar blade. From its appearance, it resembled an enlarged toothpick. It was also the fastest of these weapons. Its purpose was to pierce through an enemy's body, then use thread to stitch the enemy together.
Or he could lay threads around the area to block the enemy's attacks.
To restrain Uchiha Yuu's ghostlike speed, he first used his weapon to create a barrier. Its 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!
"Leave the frontal confrontation to me!"
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, only a few could fight head-on.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Three collisions rang out. Uchiha Yuu showed no intention of retreating. Instead, he increased the force of his attacks, each strike forcing one opponent back. In his hands, Kubikiribōchō's effects were brought to their fullest. Whether used to attack or to defend with its broad blade, it could contend with his enemies effectively. Even when Kubikiribōchō was damaged, it could repair the damaged area.
"You're my next target."
Uchiha Yuu's gaze locked onto Jinin Akebino. The combination of axe and hammer, linked