Chapter 10 – Killing the Kumogakure Shinobi
"Airquake."
Yusuke's deep voice echoed through the battlefield.
In an instant, a brilliant white aura burst from his fist, surging forward to meet the blinding beam of lightning hurtling toward him.
A sharp, crystalline crack rang out—like glass shattering midair—and in the next moment, the entire blast fragmented into flickering shards of light.
"W-What…?! What the hell did you just do?!" the muscular shinobi roared, eyes wide in disbelief.
"…He actually blocked that?" thought Murashita Shigeno—Black Hound—as he watched from the shadows.
Even he hadn't expected this. That last jutsu, Lightning Release: Thundercloud Shockwave, was powerful enough to threaten a Tokubetsu Jōnin. Shigeno had been ready to step in, assuming the boy would only be able to tank the hit with his Iron Body and end up seriously injured.
But against all expectations, Yusuke was not only still standing—he looked practically unscathed.
That overwhelming light had drawn the attention of Aburame Shisei, Hyūga Inaka, and Honda Kaori as well. They'd all braced themselves, assuming Yusuke would be critically wounded—or worse.
Yet the truth before them shocked and relieved them all at once.
The only one not comforted by this twist… was the Lightning shinobi himself.
He knew how powerful that jutsu was. It wasn't something most Jōnin could withstand. And yet, this boy—this kid—was still standing, and worse, he looked like he was enjoying it.
If Yusuke had heard them say "practically unscathed," he would've laughed bitterly.
His arm was nearly numb from the force of the impact. At the last second, he had secretly activated his Gura Gura no Mi to neutralize the energy—just enough to survive.
It worked… but the toll was real.
"Haah… Haah… HAAHAHAHAHA!!"
Yusuke's wild laughter echoed across the field.
Blood streamed down his right arm, but his grin was wide, his eyes alight with feral joy. His heart pounded like a war drum.
That was real combat. That was the thrill he'd been chasing.
"You brat! Are you even listening to me?!" the enemy shouted.
But the more he yelled, the more shaken he felt—because Yusuke's bloodshot eyes weren't filled with fear.
They burned with excitement.
"Come at me," Yusuke growled. "Give me everything you've got. Make this fun!"
His expression twisted into something wicked—hungry, wild.
He reached into his ninja pouch and pulled out a scroll, flinging it into the air. With a burst of chakra, it unfurled—three blades shimmered in the moonlight.
Yusuke jumped up and grabbed two with his hands—and the third with his teeth.
A Three Sword Style.
It was bizarre. Even among seasoned shinobi, this was a rare sight.
Using three blades? Sure, unconventional—but not unheard of.
But biting the third sword?
Even the Lightning shinobi, used to Killer Bee's eccentric antics, found it hard to process.
"Tch… You think an extra sword changes anything? You're still just a brat!" the man shouted, charging forward with renewed fury.
Meanwhile, Aburame Shisei continued fighting elsewhere, while Kaori and Inaka had finished subduing the five Genin. They were now racing toward the center battlefield.
"We're on our way to help!" Inaka shouted.
"No need!" Yusuke barked. "Go assist Bug! I've got this covered!"
His voice was strained, but unwavering. He had no intention of letting anyone interrupt this duel.
"Fang, hang in there just a little longer!" Inaka called back. She could tell Bug needed backup more than Yusuke did.
"You damn lunatic! Lightning Release: Multiple Thunder Spheres!" the shinobi screamed, furious at Yusuke's mocking grin.
Dozens of crackling orbs of electricity surged toward Yusuke in all directions.
He spun his swords expertly, deflecting the bolts one after another—but the enemy vanished, reappearing behind him.
He went for a sudden stab to Yusuke's back.
But Yusuke's instincts flared—sharpened by Observation Haki—and he twisted his body just enough to avoid the fatal blow. He countered with a reverse thrust from the blade in his right hand, grazing the enemy's side.
But the man was no rookie. Recognizing the danger of close-range combat, he immediately disengaged.
Yusuke staggered slightly. His breathing was labored. His chakra and stamina were nearly depleted.
One more exchange. That was all he had left in him.
It was now… or never.
Both warriors seemed to come to the same conclusion.
No words were spoken, but they each took a stance, preparing for the final clash.
Yusuke closed his eyes for a heartbeat… then opened them.
His gaze burned crimson.
"Three Sword Style: Demon Slash!"
"Lightning Release: Thunderbird!"
Two ultimate techniques collided in a blinding explosion of light.
BOOM.
The battlefield shook.
Kaori, Inaka, and Shisei finally arrived—only to be frozen in place by the shockwave and the raw destruction left behind.
As the dust began to settle…
Yusuke was kneeling on one knee, a sword stabbed into the ground for support, the other bracing his trembling body upright.
Across from him, the Kumogakure shinobi stood frozen—two deep, crisscrossed gashes carved into his chest.
His mouth opened slightly, as if to speak… but no words came.
He collapsed backward, lifeless. His eyes wide with disbelief, frozen in death.
Yusuke's Demon Slash, amplified by the quake power of the Gura Gura no Mi, had shattered the enemy's jutsu and ended the fight in a single blow.
"Fang! Are you okay?!" Inaka cried out, rushing to his side.
Yusuke turned to her, offering a tired smile. That savage grin was gone, replaced by quiet peace.
But before he could reply…
Everything went dark.
His body finally gave in.
And he collapsed.
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— Some Time Later —
"Fang, you're awake!"
A gentle voice stirred Yusuke from unconsciousness.
He opened his eyes to find everyone gathered around him.
"Where… am I?" he asked weakly.
"We're in a hot spring inn in Tanzaku Town," Inaka answered, smiling softly. "Captain said we'll head back to the village once you're fully recovered."
"…Is there food?" Yusuke muttered, voice dry and desperate.
"I'll get some right away!" Inaka stood up, clearly relieved.
Kaori leaned over, grinning. "Fang, I can't believe you actually took down a Tokubetsu Jōnin. Captain said that guy was practically Jōnin-level!"
"Ahaha… I got lucky, I guess," Yusuke replied humbly.
"Your final move was insane," Shisei added. "A little... unorthodox, but undeniably powerful."
"That was the Three Sword Style. A modified kenjutsu I developed under the Hatake style," Yusuke explained.
"Wait—you created that?" Murashita Shigeno raised an eyebrow in shock.
He'd assumed it was a secret technique inherited from the legendary White Fang. A style like that could even impress the Land of Iron's samurai.
"…You're the real deal," Shigeno muttered. "A total monster."
"Alright, get some rest. Once you've eaten, we'll head home tomorrow."
Even Kaori looked like she wanted to ask more questions, but she held back and followed the others out. Inaka hesitated too but eventually left after Yusuke gently declined her offer to stay.
Once alone, Yusuke quietly opened the interface he hadn't touched in a while.
He remembered something that popped up just before he lost consciousness…
"System… collect the reward," he whispered.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations! You have slain a Tokubetsu Jōnin. Reward acquired: Conqueror's Haki (Haoshoku Haki).]
Yusuke's eyes widened.
Conqueror's Haki—Haoshoku Haki.
A power said to be born only in those destined to stand above others. It wasn't something that could be trained or inherited—it was a gift of fate.
Not only did it grant him overwhelming spiritual pressure capable of crushing the will of weaker foes…
…it could even help him resist Genjutsu—except for some special cases like the Mangekyō Sharingan.
While the Gura Gura no Mi could already dispel Genjutsu to some extent, having Haoshoku Haki added another layer of mental defense—one he would definitely need as stronger enemies awaited.
A faint smile played on his lips.
He was one step closer to becoming… unstoppable.
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