Chiyo

Nakagawa's attack was swift and fierce. The moment Fugaku saw him, what he knew of the man flashed through his mind.

Nakagawa, one of Iwagakure's senior officials. Forceful, powerful, and skilled in Earth Release and Fire Release Ninjutsu.

A white streak cut through the air toward Fugaku.

His Sharingan spun rapidly, his perception pushed to its limit. The streak came into focus: an afterimage left by the blade of a Kunai moving at high speed.

Nakagawa's speed surprised Fugaku too. The reports on him had made no mention of his attack speed. Either the Intelligence Department's information was incomplete, or Nakagawa had deliberately kept it hidden.

Fugaku leaned back and to the side. A chill brushed his throat as the Kunai passed, almost grazing his neck.

The Stone shinobi around him followed up at once. Four or five Kunai stabbed toward him simultaneously.

His Sharingan spun as he swept his gaze across the attackers. Its scarlet pattern reflected in their minds, and their movements immediately slowed.

His hands flashed out. Though he had moved second, his strikes landed first, cutting through the Stone shinobi and ending their lives.

Nakagawa turned and saw them fall. Rage surged through him again, and he stepped back to put distance between himself and Fugaku.

"His Sharingan Genjutsu is too strong! Don't look him in the eyes. Watch his weapon! Keep him occupied from the front while the Ninja behind attack!" Nakagawa roared.

Fugaku vanished with the Body Flicker Technique, darted into the crowd ahead, and formed hand seals.

"Lava Release: Scorching River Rock Flow Technique!"

Lava Balls spewed from his mouth, blanketing the area ahead. Each one burst on impact, spreading a pool of magma across the ground.

Seven or eight Lava Balls formed a short belt of magma. Ninja burned by it screamed