However, Shiyu Uchiha's assault did not halt due to their caution—it grew even more aggressive instead.
Shiyu Uchiha formed hand seals again and bellowed, [Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!]. Immediately, several dark red fireballs shot from his mouth like meteors streaking across the sky.
These were no ordinary flames. Just like his previous technique, they were a perfect fusion of Fire Release and Yin Release, appearing as deep, mysteriously crimson spheres. This unique hue revealed their immense energy, power far beyond typical Fire Release techniques.
At the same time, Shiyu Uchiha didn't stop there. With refined mastery, he altered the shape of each fireball mid-flight.
The once smooth fireballs instantly became sharp-edged, resembling miniature versions of [Great Dragon Fireball] as they hurtled toward their targets at incredible speed. This transformation greatly enhanced their penetration and explosive force, allowing them to easily tear through enemy defenses upon impact.
So when these enhanced [Phoenix Fires] hit the ground, they exploded violently upon contact, generating a considerable shockwave.
When dozens of such fireballs detonated simultaneously, the shockwave underwent a qualitative change, spreading outward like violent waves, raising clouds of dust and sending rocks flying everywhere. Though such intense explosions couldn't easily kill, the accompanying high-temperature impact and disruption were still formidable—enough to leave opponents temporarily flustered.
Worth mentioning is the version of [Blazing Shuriken Dance] as seen in the original series. This jutsu required coordination with shuriken, eliminating the need to manually add shape transformation to the Phoenix Fires. During early ninja training stages, this simplified version wasn't only easier to master but also produced greater concentrated destructive power by focusing all force on a single point.
However, as time passed and practitioners improved, this shortcut-based jutsu gradually revealed its limitations, offering practically no room for further advancement.
In contrast, Shiyu Uchiha's Fire Release techniques incorporated multiple innovations and diverse elements. They had far greater developmental potential and a much higher ceiling.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Yamashiro led his squad—well-trained and powerful Uchiha ninja warriors. Upon seeing the red glow from Shiyu Uchiha's Fire Release attack, they burst forth like arrows released from tightly drawn bows.
Since obstacles along the way had already been completely cleared—including patrol teams and numerous traps—they advanced rapidly. Moments later, Uchiha Yamashiro and his group successfully arrived near the Iwa-nin camp.
When the Iwa-nin and Konoha ninja finally confronted each other, tension reached an extreme, as if the very air had frozen. The moment they faced each other, neither side hesitated or retreated—not a single word was exchanged. A fierce and immediate ninjutsu clash erupted between them!
With most of the Iwa-nin Jonins lured away by Shiyu Uchiha, the defensive force left at the camp became relatively weaker in elite strength—though this weakness was only apparent when compared to the formidable Uchiha Clan.
Therefore, when Yamashiro Uchiha and others launched a sudden attack, their overwhelming offensive caught the Iwa-nin completely off guard, making them react sluggishly. Taking advantage of this opening, Yamashiro Uchiha led his ninja squad in delivering a fierce first wave of assault, successfully fragmenting the enemy forces. In an instant, blades flashed amidst sparks, screams and shouts filled the air.
Under this relentless onslaught, Iwa-nin suffered massive losses—within moments, dozens of their ninjas had already fallen into pools of blood. However, after shaking off the initial panic, most of them quickly steadied themselves and began mounting organized counterattacks.
Unfortunately though, since some of their direct commanders were currently occupied surrounding Shiyu Uchiha in the distant battlefield and unable to lead the fight here, while those who could command were not with them either, these Iwa-nin had no choice but to initially fend for themselves, hastily forming into fragmented small groups.
Even so, against Yamashiro Uchiha and his experienced, highly-coordinated elite warriors, the flawed formation of Iwa-nin made their resistance efforts seem feeble and ineffective.
Yamashiro Uchiha charged forward like a vanguard, flanked by several seasoned subordinates whose kunais flew through the air like ghosts—each strike sharp, unpredictable, and fatal; each motion claimed yet another enemy life.
Meanwhile, the rest of the ninja moved in perfect coordination, covering each other while launching a barrage of ninjutsu techniques with relentless precision. As time passed, the number of Iwa casualties continued to climb sharply, plunging their situation into ever-growing crisis.
At this critical moment, the few Iwa Jonins stationed within the camp grew increasingly anxious. While shouting loudly, they desperately tried to command everyone around to resist Konoha's intense assault.
At the same time, they rushed to gather their scattered subordinates from all directions, hoping to consolidate all forces into one single position to organize a proper counterattack.
After all, following careful observation and analysis, the two Iwa Jonins had come to realize that the invading Konoha ninjas weren't actually numerous—certainly far fewer than their own numbers.
Yet what caught Iwa entirely off guard was that despite the smaller number, Konoha still possessed an impressive proportion of powerful experts, even without counting Shiyu Uchiha and his shadow guards. With Shiyu Uchiha drawing them away using a classic 'draw the tiger out of the mountain' tactic, this gap had now widened significantly.
Not long afterward, several high-ranking Uchiha Jonins swiftly charged over and tightly engaged these Iwa Jonins in battle, leaving them no chance whatsoever to focus on directing the combat deployments of their subordinates.
The situation worsened dramatically when multiple high-strength Jonins, led by Yamashiro Uchiha himself, surged forward like an ultra-sharp blade straight into the strongest points of Iwa resistance. Confronted by such a ferocious offensive, the Iwa-nin could only be forced into retreating step by step, and their already somewhat chaotic frontline defenses gradually began collapsing entirely.
On the other side, nearly ten Iwa-nin who had been surrounding and attacking the Uchiha finally realized Uchiha's simple yet effective strategy after a series of fierce battles. But by now, they'd already been pushed onto the back foot and couldn't find a way out.
Moreover, under the seamless coordination between Shiyu Uchiha and his Elite Guard Unit, these dozen or so Iwa-nin were now at serious risk of being wiped out in a counterattack.
In the midst of this intense battle, an Iwa Jonin who should have been fully focused on confronting his powerful opponent became slightly distracted due to concerns for the safety of the younger ninja behind him.
This fleeting moment of weakness, however, was immediately seized by the ever-vigilant Shiyu Uchiha. He vanished like a blur and reappeared just beside that Tokubetsu Jonin in an instant.
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