Chapter 34: Annihilation of the Root Jonin, The Powerful Uchiha Akira
Uchiha Akira's chest heaved violently, the glow of his Lightning Release Chakra Mode no longer as ferocious as before, appearing somewhat dim. Fresh blood seeped profusely from several new wounds, staining Uchiha Akira's clothes. The Root Ninja's desperate counterattack before his death had, after all, left many wounds on Uchiha Akira.
At this moment, Uchiha Akira's condition was far from the unstoppable sharpness he displayed at the start of the battle. But Uchiha Akira remained tense, his Three-Tomoe Sharingan fixed intently on the last 3 remaining Root Jōnin.
9 Elite Jōnin, and now only 3 remained! One of them was "Snake," who had attempted to use genjutsu earlier and suffered a severe backlash. At this moment, "Snake's" eyes were blurred with bloody tears, and his aura was weak, clearly indicating he was at the end of his rope.
The other 2, codenamed "Dog" and "Wolf," stood back to back, panting heavily, their weapon-holding hands trembling slightly, their gazes filled with terror as they looked at Uchiha Akira.
"Monster… this guy… he's definitely a monster!" "Dog's" voice carried deep despair.
They had thought that with 9 Elite Jōnin dispatched, this mission, if not a sure thing, wouldn't fail. How strong could a mere 12-year-old Uchiha brat be? Yet now, Uchiha Akira had killed them down to just 3 out of 9. They were the sharpest blades in Danzō's hands, having executed countless assassination missions and faced various powerful enemies. But never had anyone, like Uchiha Akira before them, single-handedly butchered several of their elite squads to this extent in such a short time!
These remaining 3 Root Ninja had completely lost their will to fight. The 3 exchanged glances.
"Retreat… retreat!"
"Split up!"
"Run, and bring Uchiha Akira's intelligence back to Lord Danzō!"
"Trying to leave?" Uchiha Akira roared. "Too late!"
Uchiha Akira naturally couldn't let any of them escape; his detailed information could not fall into Danzō's hands. The Lightning Release Chakra within Uchiha Akira's body boiled once more, forcefully activating Lightning Release Chakra Mode, his speed surging to the extreme, transforming into a blurred afterimage, instantly catching up to "Dog," who was attempting to flee!
"Lightning Release: Chidori!" Uchiha Akira's right hand, condensing dazzling lightning, easily pierced through "Dog's" back.
"Pfft…" "Dog's" body stiffened abruptly.
"Wolf… Snake… hurry… run… I'll hold Uchiha Akira!"
These were his last words in this world. Even with his chest pierced, he still tried to hold onto Uchiha Akira, but was ultimately kicked away by him, his vitality rapidly dissipating from his eyes, completely losing all signs of life.
The next target was "Snake." With his eyes damaged, he was already hindered in his movements and couldn't run far at all. Uchiha Akira's figure flickered a few times, and he was already blocking his path.
"Damn it! I'll fight you to the death!" "Snake" let out an unwilling roar, brandishing the short sword in his hand, launching his final counterattack. But with him alone, and severely wounded, his death throes did not cause Uchiha Akira much trouble. After a few simple taijutsu exchanges, Uchiha Akira found an opening. With an incredibly swift Body Flicker, the kunai in his hand drew a cold arc, precisely slicing through "Snake's" carotid artery.
"Pfft…" Blood gushed like a fountain.
"How can I… fall here! Lord Danzō!" "Snake" clutched his neck, kneeling weakly, his eyes filled with endless regret, finally dropping his head unwillingly.
The last target was the Root Jōnin codenamed "Wolf." He had already disappeared from Uchiha Akira's sight. However, Uchiha Akira had the system, so there was no way he would let this Root Jōnin who came to assassinate him escape.
[System target location updated.]
In his mind, the system's cold notification sounded, clearly indicating the direction "Wolf" was fleeing. To escape from someone with the system was simply a pipe dream.
Uchiha Akira's figure moved, chasing rapidly along the guidance provided by the System. Soon, at the edge of a relatively dense forest, Uchiha Akira caught up to "Wolf."
"Wolf" felt the suffocating killing intent behind him drawing near again, his eyes bulging in fury, his heart turning cold. He knew he couldn't escape. This Uchiha Akira was simply a demon crawled out from the depths of hell!
"Wolf" stopped, choosing not to continue his futile escape. He suddenly pulled out a special scroll covered in explosive tags from his Ninja pouch!
"Uchiha Akira! Even if I die! I'll drag you down with me!" He actually intended to detonate all the explosive tags, to die with Uchiha Akira! Once so many explosive tags exploded, the power would be enough to level an area of 100 meters!
And just as he was about to activate the scroll— Uchiha Akira's figure was even faster than him! Akira's one hand precisely grabbed his wrist holding the scroll, while his other hand clamped around his throat!
"Mutual destruction? You don't have that qualification yet. No one has the right to take my, Uchiha Akira's, life, not even the Six Paths Sage!"
Crack!
A crisp sound of bone breaking echoed. "Wolf's" wrist was crushed, and the special scroll fell to the ground. His throat was also mercilessly crushed by Uchiha Akira.
"Ugh…" "Wolf's" eyes were filled with unwillingness and despair, finally turning into utter stillness.
The battle ended here. The surroundings were a mess, with broken trees and overturned earth, and the air was thick with the lingering scent of blood. 9 Root Elite Jōnin, all annihilated!
He deactivated Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and the dazzling lightning faded from his body. Uchiha Akira gasped heavily, each breath pulling at his lungs, bringing a burning pain. The continuous high-intensity combat had greatly exhausted him. Although he had no fatal injuries, several muscles were severely strained, and his Chakra was almost depleted.
However, most importantly, he, Uchiha Akira, had survived. Moreover, he had dealt with 9 Root Elite Jōnin in one go. Such a loss, even for Danzō, who had a deep foundation, would probably sting for a long time!
Uchiha Akira looked up in the direction of Konoha Village, his eyes burning with raging fury.
"Danzō! Just wait! Your death is not far off. By then, no one will be able to save you, not even the Six Paths Sage! I said it!"