"Sun and Moon Illusionary Slash!" Gekko Yoru roared, his hands clenching the branches, chakra surging through them.
He turned and stabbed at Kai!
As the attack began, light and shadows bloomed, transforming into countless afterimages, creating a strangely oppressive atmosphere.
"Sun and Moon Blood Wheel Slash!"
Kai showed no fear. This Sun and Moon Illusionary Slash, a mix of real and illusory attacks, was best countered by a direct assault.
The moment chakra surged into the branch, it emitted a dazzling light. The next moment, he swung it towards Gekko Yoru.
With one strike, a crescent-shaped chakra blade, like a full moon, slashed down towards the countless afterimages.
Boom!
The two attacks collided violently. A wave of air pressure swept back, and Gekko Yoru stumbled back.
Gekko Yoru stared at Kai in disbelief.
"Father, he really used the Crescent Moon Dance…" Gekko Hayate asked urgently.
"Damn it! As a direct descendant of the Gekko clan, can't you even see that?!" Gekko Yoru angrily scolded. "You must train harder when you get back, or you'll disgrace our Gekko clan!"
"I'm fine, I'll go first," Kai said, throwing away the broken branch in his hand.
The previous battle was mainly a test.
Moreover, to truly use the Crescent Moon Dance, a high-quality chakra blade is needed.
Only with strong chakra attributes can one better condense chakra and change attributes to enhance the power of the swordsmanship.
In the ninja world, there was the so-called Land of Iron.
They possessed chakra, but their research wasn't focused on ninjutsu, but rather on how to integrate chakra into swordsmanship.
Among them, Mifune of the Land of Iron honed his swordsmanship to a level comparable to the Kage.
However, with successive wars, many samurai were eliminated.
Moreover, facing the struggles of the great nations, the Land of Iron maintained a neutral stance.
This led to fewer and fewer samurai, and the chances of passing down exquisite swordsmanship decreased.
"Go back first, I want to give Hayate some guidance," Gekko Yoru said, not trying to keep Kai.
Kai's talent had far exceeded his expectations.
Regardless of whether he mastered the true essence of the Crescent Moon Dance, his incredible learning ability was worth betting on.
Only now did he understand why Minato Namikaze, Uzuki Ao, and the others valued Kai so much, willing to offend the tyrannical Danzo.
"Gekko-san, are you alright?" Minato Namikaze suddenly appeared.
Gekko Yoru, burdened with worries, was startled. He quickly shook his head. "Minato, I'm fine. I was just exchanging insights with Kai."
"Father, was that an exchange of insights? You even taught him the Crescent Moon Dance…" Gekko Hayate couldn't help but mutter.
It wasn't entirely Gekko Hayate's fault for revealing this.
Opportunities to learn the Konoha Crescent Moon Dance were extremely rare.
Gekko Hayate was one of the best, considered a prodigy.
Now, a monstrous talent like Kai had suddenly appeared, and his title of prodigy might instantly become insignificant.
"Enough!" Gekko Yoru glared at him.
Minato Namikaze shook his head with a smile. "Gekko-san, don't blame Hayate too much. Your bet wasn't wrong."
Gekko Yoru was stunned. "Minato, you also think Uchiha Kai's future achievements will be very high?"
"No, I don't think so," Minato Namikaze shook his head.
Gekko Yoru was taken aback, thinking he had made the wrong bet, when Minato Namikaze's voice rang out again.
"I think Uchiha Kai hasn't shown his true strength yet."
"Minato, what are you talking about?" Gekko Yoru was surprised.
According to the information he had received, Uchiha Kai had single-handedly defeated the Cloud and Mist ninjas.
He had also repelled the A and B duo and gained the recognition of the next Raikage of Kumogakure.
This was a great honor for any ninja.
However, Minato Namikaze was now telling him that Kai was still holding back…
The contrast was too great.
"Now, I just hope Danzo doesn't do anything stupid. Otherwise, Konoha might face a formidable enemy," Minato Namikaze said with flashing eyes.
At dawn, as the sky was just beginning to lighten, Kai, along with three others, left the stronghold.
Since Shizune was the only medical ninja at the stronghold, she couldn't leave with Kai.
However, with Gekko Yoru, one of the Eight Colors of Konoha, and dozens of newly added ninjas as backup, the stronghold's defenses had been enhanced by one or two levels.
If any problems arose, they could hold out until Minato Namikaze arrived for support.
Minato Namikaze, who knew the Flying Thunder God Technique, was essentially a mobile support unit.
Uzuki Yūgao also planned to stay at the stronghold to support Uzuki Ao.
Unfortunately, Uzuki Ao clearly had ulterior motives.
It wasn't just because he had lost the bet, but also because he saw Kai's immense potential.
The Uzuki clan didn't hold a high position in Konoha.
If Kai were to gain power and become a big shot in Konoha, Yūgao, as Kai's woman, would also rise in status.
Even if we take a step back, based on Uchiha Kai's powerful combat strength shown in the two battles and his protective nature, Yūgao, as Kai's woman, would definitely not be neglected or underestimated.
It was because of Uzuki Ao's thoughts that other ninjas with daughters in the stronghold tried to introduce their daughters to Kai.
Last night, they almost knocked down Kai's door.
Therefore, at dawn, Kai hurriedly packed his things and left early.
Uzuki Ao, while seeing Kai off at the stronghold, put his arm around his shoulder with a knowing look.
That look and expression were as if he wished Kai and Yūgao would do something on the way back to the village, consummating their relationship.
This made Kai couldn't help but complain about the precociousness of the Naruto world.
However, looking at the twelve or thirteen-year-old Yūgao, her figure was already quite developed.
In Konoha!
In the large Hokage office, the Third Hokage's face was a little gloomy. Looking at Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, he said solemnly, "Danzo violated our agreement and secretly issued an order, letting Yamanaka Ryōya challenge Uchiha Kai."
"Sarutobi, did you receive Minato's report? What was the result?" Homura Mitokado said solemnly.
"Yamanaka Ryōya, under Danzo's tutelage, has already reached the level of a Jōnin Elite, and he is also proficient in binding techniques. Did Uchiha Kai suffer any losses?"
Koharu Utatane, rarely showing a smile, nodded. "That kid is hiding too deeply. Using this to test him might not be a bad thing."
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