As a reconnaissance ninja, Fu Yamanaka's insight naturally surpassed that of Torune Aburame, who focused solely on insects. He immediately recognized the origin of Shiki's empty sword.
"However," Fu said, "just having a sharp sword isn't enough to defeat an enemy. Without proper sword techniques, you can't win. Let me show you what Konoha-style swordsmanship truly is!"
With those words, Fu charged at Shiki Uzumaki, blade raised high overhead.
Ceng!
Almost as soon as he blinked, the sound of metal clashing rang out. Fu's blade snapped from the impact.
Meanwhile, Shiki's empty sword had pierced deeply into Fu's body.
How could it have been so easy?
Although Shiki believed his sword training focused purely on offense and was sufficiently fierce, he still felt that defeating an opponent in one strike should've been impossible.
Could it be that Fu had underestimated him?
But time was pressing. Shiki didn't dwell on it. He let the empty sword dissipate and picked up speed again, rushing toward the Hokage Office.
Surprisingly, the remaining distance seemed unusually clear.
No one blocked his path—not even when he aggressively burst into the Hokage Office did any of the Hokage's direct Anbu appear.
Finally, he entered the room.
He'd been here once before on unrelated business, so the place wasn't totally foreign to him.
Creak.
Pushing open the door, he found Homura waiting inside.
"Oh, it's you, Shiki. What brings you here?"
The Third's smile looked unusually warm and gentle—even though he himself was covered in wounds.
No!
This was an illusion!
Realization struck Shiki like lightning. His chakra (life energy) surged, and the scene before him shattered dramatically.
Before him now stood Fu, swinging his sword.
Quickly raising his empty sword to block, Shiki barely blocked the strike in time. Immediately afterward, he lunged forward sharply, piercing Fu's body once more.
Poof!
Smoke burst outward—it was a Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Though unharmed this time, Shiki's back was soaked in cold sweat. A wave of intense fear instantly enveloped him.
"Genjutsu really is terrifying."
Had he not awoken from the Genjutsu swiftly—had he remained trapped within its dream-like state where time flowed differently—he likely would've already become a corpse beneath another blade.
"I never expected you to break through my Genjutsu so quickly. According to our intelligence, this should be your first encounter with an illusion technique."
Still shaken, Shiki offered no reply. Instead, he focused intently, preparing himself for further illusions.
Of course! They're from the Yamanaka clan—they're known for mind power. How could they not be pros at Genjutsu?
He had only guarded against Fu's Mind Transfer Technique.
He hadn't considered that Fu might also use illusions.
Just as he prepared to lift his head and face Fu seriously for round two,
What came into view made Shiki's eyes widen in horror all over again.
There stood Fu, gripping Sena Hoshino's neck tightly. Her previously fair skin had turned purple-blue.
Overcome with terror and worry, Shiki cried out desperately, "Don't!"
Crack!
A sharp crack echoed through the air, exceptionally crisp.
Shiki's eyes widened in sheer despair.
Why?
How could this happen?
This is a great chance!
Seeing Shiki Uzumaki completely stunned, Fu Yamanaka gripped his katana and charged toward him.
At this moment, Shiki Uzumaki seemed to have already fallen into a desperate situation. His wild, unstable chakra left him unable to fight back at all.
As Fu Yamanaka's blade made contact with Shiki's body, an involuntary shiver ran through him.
That unforgettable sensation—the blade slicing into flesh once more.
Truly exhilarating.
But in the next instant, an overwhelming surge of chakra slammed him away.
After the violent gust of wind, only the calm voice from within the eye of the storm could be heard.
[Eight Gates Limit Gate, open!]
P.S.: Today's update is complete.
Chapter 50: [Surgical Blade Ultimate Art]
After asking himself that question, Shiki turned to where Fu Yamanaka lay, flung away by his chakra blast.
He had given it his all—holding nothing back. He knew exactly how much damage opening the Limit Gate had done to his body.
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