Thunder echoed through the towering mountains of the Land of Lightning. Rivers from the various mountain ranges converged here, and their combined waters flowed along the winding coastline into the sea, offering a view of the ocean's majestic beauty.
But at that moment, battles raged along the shore, with scattered ninja stretching the battle lines across different locations.
Beside the coastline, a water dragon descended from the sky. Yugao dodged it with breathtaking grace, only for a Great Waterfall Technique to come crashing toward her. Her body tossed amid the surging water, she radiated dazzling chakra light and plunged her ninja sword into the sand, anchoring herself firmly in place. If she were swept away, an unending series of attacks would follow.
Several Mist Ninja watched cruelly, mocking smiles on their faces. "You really are stubborn."
Their leader said coldly, "Enough playing around. Send her to hell."
"Yes."
A buzzing sound rang out alongside a sonic boom, approaching from afar at a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow.
Whoosh...
Six streaks of blade light flashed like rainbows, stabbing unerringly toward the ninja preparing to unleash their ninjutsu. The piercing screech of edges slicing through the air continued to rise from the blades in midair. Locked down by the powerful aura, the Mist Ninja had no time to react before their throats were pierced.
Supreme Edge, Okatana Swordsmanship.
The leading Mist Ninja escaped death. Realizing he was no match for the newcomer, he was just about to flee.
A flash of lightning streaked past, and Anyo crossed paths with him. His poised Iaido struck faster than sound, killing him in a single blow.
"So fast." The Mist Ninja was still incredulous as he died, finally toppling stiffly to the ground.
Though Anyo remained calm after saving Yugao, his