Kirigakure's Major Failure (Revised)

Raiga Kurosuki's entire attention was fixed on Kakashi. His right hand gripped the hilt tightly, and the blade had already slid half an inch from its sheath, waiting for the next instant to erupt into action.

By the time Tsukimi's hand clamped onto his shoulder, everything was already too late.

Too fast!

He had not even reacted before it happened—not even enough time for his brain to generate a warning signal.

When had this Konoha Ninja behind him moved? And how had he crossed those dozen-odd meters?

Countless questions churned in his heart, but he did not dare struggle recklessly.

"You'll get people killed!"

Those four short words were like icy shackles, locking Raiga Kurosuki's mind in place.

He could sense that the other man's gentle tone was no joke. The moment he made even the slightest move, that seemingly weightless hand on his shoulder would bring death down upon him.

At the street corner, the Genin from the various villages who had been absorbed in the Swordsmanship duel finally noticed the disturbance to the side. They all turned to look, their eyes gathering on Tsukimi and Raiga.

Among the Cloud Hidden group, Darui had originally looked bored out of his mind. But when he saw Tsukimi appear behind Raiga Kurosuki, most of the laziness left his body, and his expression turned serious for the first time.

"That was... the Body Flicker Technique? So fast!"

He clearly remembered that Tsukimi had been more than a dozen meters away just moments ago. It had happened in less than the blink of an eye, leaving him deeply shaken.

Beside him, Shi immediately formed Hand Seals and activated Sensory Ninjutsu, carefully examining Tsukimi. Soon, his body trembled, and disbelief colored his voice. "Something's wrong! His Chakra is far too powerful. Judging solely by