The flames died out in the blink of an eye, and a layer of white mist rapidly gathered in the surrounding mountain forest. This was Kirigakure's signature ninjutsu-Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique!
The thick white mist severely restricted the Sharingan's vision. Clearly, his opponent had no shortage of experience fighting against the Sharingan.
Though Yechen could not see him, he could clearly sense that the Kirigakure ninja was hiding nearby.
The man was clever, too. He knew that fleeing immediately would make noise and might expose his position.
"You think I can't find you now?"
Within the white mist, Yechen's right eye changed. The Byakugan appeared, bringing everything within a three-kilometer radius into view.
He quickly found his target, who was hiding behind a large tree a hundred meters away.
At the sight, the corners of Yechen's mouth slowly rose. The long blade in his hand rang out, electricity flashing along its length.
"Lightning Release: Thrust!"
He stepped forward, moving as fast as lightning, darting through the mountain forest like a Lightning Spirit.
Though Yechen had yet to grasp the essence of the Speed of Lightning, the enhancement from Lightning Release multiplied his speed.
Shhk!
Imbued with the piercing power of Lightning Release, the blade drove straight through the trunk, its tip sinking into the Kirigakure ninja's right shoulder.
Bzzzt!
The Kirigakure ninja let out a muffled grunt as the electricity struck him. His body instantly went numb, leaving him unable to move or even make a sound. Had the long blade not held him up, he would already have collapsed.
A large hole burst open in the tree trunk behind him. Yechen stood there holding the hilt, then slowly drew the blade out and returned it to its sheath.
He deactivated the Byakugan, walked around the tree roots, and