Seven cold, savage figures completely sealed off every escape route.
All seven of Kirigakure's Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had appeared, each radiating a palpably formidable aura, their blades gleaming coldly as they pointed at the aloof Uchiha Lei in their midst.
Their leader was none other than Juzo Biwa, wielding the broken blade, Kubikiribōchō!
His broad, thick blade was stained with blood and covered in the scars of battle. As the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, he had fought across the battlefields of the Third Shinobi World War, his hands drenched in blood and his vicious reputation widespread.
Now, as he stared at Uchiha Lei, his vicious grin grew even more hideous, utterly enraged by the other man's arrogance.
"What an ignorant little Uchiha brat! You just fought a death match with the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, and you still dare run your mouth in front of us!"
Juzo Biwa stepped forward and slammed Kubikiribōchō into the ground, sending gravel flying. He swept a cold gaze over the six beside him and barked:
"All of you, stand back. I'll take him on! Let's see what makes him think he can look down on our Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!"
At his words, the other six stepped back several paces, opening up space for the fight.
Suikazan Fuguki gripped Samehada, Kushimaru Kuriarare lifted Nuibari, and Jinin Akebino tightened his hold on Kabutowari... All six watched the battlefield with sinister eyes, eager to see Juzo Biwa crush his opponent while secretly staying on guard against Uchiha Lei's moves.
Up in the canopy of the dense forest nearby!
Kakashi concealed himself and watched the battle intently, his brows tightly knitted and his hands secretly clenched.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist attacking together already meant a hopeless