After a few more exchanges, Yechen had to admit that his opponent was formidable, both in combat experience and practical fighting ability.
It was little wonder that, when the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist encountered Might Duy a few months later and were reduced to a trio, this man was one of the survivors.
His strength was certainly respectable.
Though they had only exchanged blows briefly, it was clear that even without the Kubikiribōchō, he was far stronger than an ordinary Jonin.
With the razor-sharp Kubikiribōchō, his strength should have placed him among the Elite Jonin.
Clang, clang, clang!
Crisp metallic clashes rang out one after another.
Holding Hyōrinmaru, Yechen repeatedly blocked attacks from Juzo Biwa's Kubikiribōchō, gradually falling on the defensive.
"Hahaha, Uchiha Ye Chen, your fighting strength is dropping so fast. You can't hold out much longer, can you?"
Juzo Biwa laughed wildly. Seeing the blood beneath Yechen's feet, his expression lit up with excitement, and he swung his massive blade even faster.
The surrounding Kirigakure Ninja also began itching to act. What glory and prestige they would earn if they killed Yechen!
Finally, one Kirigakure Ninja could no longer restrain himself. He secretly formed hand seals and unleashed Water Release: Water Whip.
A long whip of water formed in his hand, and he slowly approached Yechen from behind.
As soon as he drew close, he attacked.
But Yechen had seen it all. He backflipped, knocking aside Juzo Biwa's Kubikiribōchō. In the blink of an eye, he vanished and appeared behind the Kirigakure Ninja.
Shhk!
The blade pierced straight through the ninja's chest, and Hyōrinmaru's freezing power snuffed out his life in an instant.
"You lacked the strength, yet still tried to ambush me. Death is what you get."
"You bastard! Die!"
Seeing Yechen dispatch a Kirigakure