[The previous two chapters had the same chapter number. This does not affect the story.]
A burst of applause rang out as Uchiha Jin stepped into view.
"I kept hearing Ninja praising each other over here, so I came to see who could be so shameless. I didn't expect them to be from Kirigakure.
"Judging by the strange way you seven look, you must be the so-called Seven Ninja Swordsmen Kirigakure kept boasting about. I can't tell how strong you are.
"But when it comes to bragging, you're definitely the best in the Shinobi World. Looks like missing out on the last Shinobi World War has gone to Kirigakure's head. You've grown arrogant."
Hōzuki Chiren stepped forward. "Uchiha Jin. They say you're the strongest in the Uchiha clan after Fugaku. Today, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen will see whether your so-called Mangekyo Sharingan lives up to its reputation."
"Heh. Will you come at me one by one, or all together?" Jin asked.
"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen fight as one. Whether we face one enemy or a hundred, we attack together," said a Ninja carrying the Kubikiribōchō.
"Biwa Jūzō, don't scare him off. Let me, Munashi Jinpachi, test his strength first."
Jin took one look at him and nearly laughed in disbelief. "A one-eyed man thinks he can take on an Uchiha Ninja with a Sharingan? You've got a death wish."
"Bastard! Let's see how you like being blown up."
Munashi Jinpachi raised his greatsword and swung it down at Uchiha Jin. Jin's Sharingan spun, laying Jinpachi's movements bare. At a glance, he also spotted the dense cluster of Explosive Tags on the blade.
"The Exploding Blade Shibuki will blow you to pieces with one strike."
Jin pushed off the ground and slipped back, evading the attack. The blade slammed into the