"I really didn't expect that. I only meant to stab backward at random, but I actually hit you! Looks like it was fate. In the end, you still died by my hand!" Ruri said with a smile as he looked at the ninja lying on the ground after being stabbed by him.
"You little brat, you really do have a way with words! I was careless this time. Looks like if I get another life, I'll have to break that habit. I must never underestimate my enemies, no matter when. Underestimating your enemies can be fatal!" The enemy raised his head after falling to the ground and looked at Ruri as he spoke.
Then Ruri pulled the long blade he had plunged into the enemy's abdomen back out. That did it-blood immediately began spurting from the wound.
"Aah! You loathsome little brat, you're utterly despicable!" The instant Ruri pulled the blade out, the enemy screamed, then began cursing him.
It had to be said that one look at the enemy was enough to tell he was in terrible pain. Being stabbed, then having Ruri pull the blade out, really was an agonizing experience.
"All right, all right, stop talking! You're putting me off killing you!" After hearing the enemy curse him, Ruri shook his head, covered his ears with his hands, and spoke with a smile.
By then, Kakashi and the others had noticed how Ruri's battle was going.
"Captain, this is great! Ruri's nearly killed that enemy. It looks like he can't fight anymore!" After seeing Ruri knock the enemy to the ground, Uchiha Itachi spoke to Kakashi and the other teammates beside him in delighted surprise.
Kakashi also gave a slight nod. He, too, had noticed the situation on Ruri's side, and he felt very reassured.
"That's great,