[Translator: I messed up some name. I will have to go back from past few chaps to fix it. I will do it tommorow]
As Momochi Zabuza was severely injured and defeated, Suikazan Fuguki and the others could no longer stay idle. Suikazan Fuguki placed two fingers in his mouth and blew a whistle.
Two more figures emerged from the shadows. One had green hair, carried two swords on his back, and was tall and muscular. The other wore a headband, had his left eye covered by an eyepatch, and held a large cleaver with a few explosive tags faintly visible on it.
Uchiha Ryun curled his lips upward. These two were Raiga Kurosuki, the wielder of the Kiba blades, and Jinin Akebino, the wielder of the explosive blade Kabutowari.
Now, five of the original Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were present. Although each of them appeared somewhat young and inexperienced, together they were capable of hunting down a Kage-level fighter who was slightly weaker.
"Fuguki, what's the situation? Why do you need both of us to step in?" Jinin Akebino asked with a smile, though inwardly he was far from calm. A title-level powerhouse truly lived up to their reputation.
Raiga Kurosuki did not speak. He simply took hold of the Kiba blades with both hands, already circulating his chakra. This was the first time the five swordsmen had faced a title-level powerhouse.
They had hunted down high-ranking shinobi from other nations before, but this person was different. Even if it was just a shadow clone, they had to give it their all.
Suikazan Fuguki sighed. "Lord Ryun, your reputation is known throughout the shinobi world. We are well aware that we are no match for you, but for the sake of Kirigakure, we have no choice but to engage you in battle!"
He slowly rose to his feet, drew Samehada, and stood at the center of the group. His expression shifted. "We had no intention of making an enemy of you, but since you have come to invade Kirigakure, allow us to experience the strength of the new generation Shinobi no Kami!"
A murderous aura instantly filled the air. Even Momochi Zabuza forced his legs to stand straight, drew an ordinary ninja sword, and stood beside the other four with a grave expression.
Uchiha Ryun nodded. "I can see your cautious thoughts. Don't worry, Suikazan Fuguki. In today's battle, I will not kill you, provided you can get me excited."
Suikazan Fuguki breathed a sigh of relief, then laughed. "Brothers, let's make sure Lord Ryun enjoys this fight!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Suikazan Fuguki waved his right hand. Jinin Akebino smiled. "Alright! Lord Ryun, take this!" He swung the explosive blade Kabutowari toward Uchiha Ryun.
Uchiha Ryun gripped the Kubikiribōchō with both hands and met the strike. The two blades collided, emitting a metallic ringing sound.
Jinin Akebino's expression turned serious. His explosive blade Kabutowari was the heaviest among the seven swords, and thus his arm strength was the greatest among the swordsmen.
In this clash, he realized Uchiha Ryun's strength was no less than his own. Instead, it made his own hands tremble slightly.
Uchiha Ryun raised an eyebrow. Not bad. Although he was a shadow clone, his physical strength was far inferior to his main body, it still reached Kage-level. Jinin Akebino's pure strength was already nearing the Kage level.
Jinin Akebino gritted his teeth, then curled his lips into a smile. "Explosive Blade Technique!" He channeled chakra into Kabutowari, causing the paper tags to glow as explosive tags were summoned.
"Explode!" Jinin Akebino swung his blade again, this time with explosive force rushing toward Uchiha Ryun.
Uchiha Ryun enveloped himself and the Kubikiribōchō with Susanoo and charged forward.
Boom!
An explosion rang out, producing a large cloud of black smoke. Jinin Akebino retreated and landed steadily beside the other swordsmen, flexing his muscles.
Suikazan Fuguki gave him a look, asking about the situation. Jinin Akebino nodded, a smile on his lips. "The attack landed completely. Even if he isn't dead, he'll be severely injured!"
Suikazan Fuguki raised an eyebrow. Could it really be that smooth? He then glanced at Jinin Akebino, who had changed his gloves.
Jinin Akebino threw the long blade Kabutowari with his right hand, hurling it toward the black smoke where Uchiha Ryun had been standing. A swishing sound was heard, but moments later, the blade was deflected and sent flying back!
Everyone immediately became alert! Uchiha Ryun emerged from the black smoke, his body wrapped in a golden Susanoo. He cracked his neck. "Not bad. The explosive power of Kabutowari and the penetrative force of the long blade Kabutowari are quite impressive."
Uchiha Ryun smiled, restoring the Susanoo on the Kubikiribōchō, and got serious.
"Attack together!" Suikazan Fuguki immediately ordered. Raiga Kurosuki flashed forward, swinging the Kiba blades toward Uchiha Ryun!
Lightning covered the twin blades, emitting a sizzling sound. Uchiha Ryun spun around and raised his blade, unafraid of the lightning, and slashed.
Bam! Raiga Kurosuki was sent flying. After all, his twin blades were much lighter compared to the Kubikiribōchō!
Jinin Akebino took advantage of the opening and leaped into the air for a downward slash, aiming for Uchiha Ryun's head. Just as Uchiha Ryun was about to counter, his right arm was entangled by the wire from Jinin Akebino's long blade Kabutowari.
"How annoying!" Uchiha Ryun pursed his lips. He manipulated the Susanoo to form a shield above him.
Bam! It blocked Jinin Akebino's explosive blade Kabutowari. Suikazan Fuguki thrust Samehada toward the Susanoo. Samehata greedily absorbed chakra, causing Uchiha Ryun's expression to turn strange and intrigued.
Momochi Zabuza executed a draw cut, aiming for Uchiha Ryun's neck. The five of them each played their roles, achieving a remarkable synergy.
Uchiha Ryun laughed. "Interesting, truly interesting. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! You all bring me joy!" After saying this, Uchiha Ryun exerted force with his right arm, snapping the wire.
The first form of Susanoo transformed into the second form, growing legs and doubling in size, sending the swordsmen flying!
A giant golden-red titan appeared, holding a long spear and looking down upon all directions.
The swordsmen turned pale. There's a second stage?
Uchiha Ryun snorted coldly. The golden Susanoo roared, brandishing its long spear and thrusting toward Suikazan Fuguki! Capture the leader first to capture the gang!
Samehada sensed the danger and became limp, causing Suikazan Fuguki to curse in frustration. He then performed a jutsu, his hair transforming into a spherical shield enveloping himself.
The other swordsmen were terrified. Such a long spear—who could block it?
However, Jinin Akebino gritted his teeth and stepped forward, bracing the explosive blade Kabutowari against the spear. The tremendous impact forced him backward, and he couldn't help but roar, "Aaaaaaaaaah!"
The other swordsmen couldn't stand by idly. They rushed to Jinin Akebino's back, using all their strength to support him.
Suikazan Fuguki retracted his hair and also exerted force. With the combined strength of all five, their backward movement began to slow. Uchiha Ryun stood cross-armed inside the Susanoo, coldly observing everything.
After about two minutes, the spear's impact faded, and the swordsmen came to a stop. Their muscles bulged, and their arms and legs trembled.
Terrifying, absolutely terrifying! The power of a single spear strike was to this extent! Is this the true worth of a legendary, title-level shinobi?
Just this one move—even their Mizukage wouldn't be able to withstand it, right? Thinking of this, they felt a sense of defeat. Comparison reveals inferiority; comparison reveals worthlessness!
Uchiha Ryun nodded, dispelling the Susanoo, and walked up to them. "Not bad. You managed to excite me for about one second. Now, please rest here for a while."
After saying this, Uchiha Ryun clapped his hands together, controlling the trees to bind them. As for their swords, they were left with them.
Except for the Kubikiribōchō, which Uchiha Ryun took.
Momochi Zabuza was about to speak, but Suikazan Fuguki glared at him. "Shut up! At worst, we'll find another sword for you. If you want to die, don't drag us down with you!"
Momochi Zabuza lowered his head, a hint of sadness in his eyes. The Kubikiribōchō will miss me...
Kubikiribōchō: Don't involve me!
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
📖 Like the story? Read 120 chapters ahead!
🔗 patreon.com/atomelectron
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━