The moonlight streamed through the window lattice, casting dappled light and shadows.
After three consecutive battles, Shun lied on his back, his chest heaving violently, and he let out a long, relieved breath.
Yukari curled up beside him, her cheek against his chest, listening to his still-unsettled heartbeat.
"Shun, when will you go to pick up my clan members?"
Shun turned his head to look at her, finding her red eyes filled with anticipation and unease.
He reached out and gently patted her back, saying, "Tomorrow, I'll train the Divine Demon Squad for a bit. Then I'll take them to Kusagakure, and you'll come along too. We'll go pick up your clan members and bring them back to Konoha."
Upon hearing this, Yukari's eyes instantly lit up, like stars suddenly illuminated in the night sky.
She propped herself up and asked, "Really?"
Shun smiled and said, "Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"
After receiving the promise, Yukari's eyes reddened as she said, "Shun, I don't know how to thank you enough."
Shun chuckled, pinching her cheek. "Silly girl, you are mine. If I'm not good to you, who should I be good to?"
These words made Yukari's face blush again.
She suppressed her shyness, pounced over, and said, "Shun, I want to help you train. Little monster... here I come."
Sixteen minutes later.
Shun let out a long sigh. "Yukari, you've become naughty but this is good too, I like the current you, full of youth and vitality."
[Ding, Host and Partner: Uzumaki Yukari engaged in an intimate act. Uzumaki Sage Body (Elementary) experience +25, Chakra cap +3, Yang affinity +0.01%]
When the fourth prompt sounded, Shun looked up at the ceiling, his thoughts drifting to tomorrow.
The morning mist had not yet dispersed, but Shun was already leading the Divine Demon Squad members, galloping towards Kusagakure.
Yukari followed behind him, her red long hair fluttering in the morning wind, her heart filled with both tension and anticipation.
When the team reached a secluded valley, Shun raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop.
"Rest here for a moment and practice the Divine Demon Transformation. I need to check your progress."
Tekka, Inaho, and Yakumi grinned.
"Shun, we weren't idle last night."
Before he finished speaking, they quickly formed hand seals.
"Divine Demon Transformation!"
In an instant, all three transformed into their two-headed, four-armed forms.
Immediately after, the other 31 Divine Demon Squad members also performed the Divine Demon Transformation. For a moment, the entire valley was filled with two-headed, four-armed Uchiha ninjas, a shocking sight.
Yukari's eyes widened, her crimson pupils filled with astonishment.
In just one day, they had all learned this Ninjutsu?!
The right head of Tekka grinned broadly. "Hahaha, Shun, the Chakra consumption of the Divine Demon Transformation is very low, and unlike the Shadow Clone, it doesn't split half the Chakra, so we can practice frequently."
Shun nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. Now, try the combination Ninjutsu."
The 35 two-headed, four-armed monsters simultaneously formed hand seals.
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!
Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!
Although the Wind and Fire combination Ninjutsu they performed was much weaker than Shun's, with 35 people performing it together, it instantly formed a wall of fire 1000 meters long.
The temperature in the entire valley suddenly soared, heat waves distorted the air, and even the surrounding rocks were scorched red.
Yukari stood to the side, feeling the hot wind blowing at her, her heart filled with shock.
"The strength of this squad is simply terrifying."
11 Jonin and 24 Chunin, all having mastered the Divine Demon Transformation, were equivalent to the combat power of 11 Elite Jonin and 24 ordinary Jonin. Such power, even one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, would not easily provoke. Her initial uneasy mood finally settled down.
At noon, when Shun led the Divine Demon Squad to the outskirts of Kusagakure, the Kusagakure ninjas on the watchtower immediately blew the alarm horn.
"Enemy attack! Uchiha attack!"
Urgent bells rang throughout the village. In just a few minutes, hundreds of Kusagakure ninjas poured out from all directions, densely blocking the village entrance.
The leader of Kusagakure, a gloomy-faced middle-aged man, asked coldly, "Uchiha, what brings you to Kusagakure?"
Shun wasted no words and immediately said, "The Uzumaki clan has already become part of the Uchiha clan. Hand over 15 Uzumaki clan members."
The Kusagakure leader narrowed his eyes and said, "Those Uzumaki clansmen are Kusagakure's property. Why should we hand them over to you?"
Tekka scoffed, "Property? Treating people like livestock and keeping them locked up, Kusagakure is truly shameless."
The Kusagakure leader's face darkened. "It seems you are here to cause trouble?"
Shun said faintly, "Last chance. Hand them over, or... die."
The Kusagakure leader sneered, "I've long heard that the Uchiha are very arrogant. Now that I see them, they are simply conceited. Kill them all and let them know that Kusagakure is not to be trifled with."
Over 500 Kusagakure ninjas had already gathered around. They simultaneously formed hand seals, their killing intent soaring.
Shun gave the order, "Let them know the power of the Uchiha."
The 36 Divine Demon Squad members continuously spread out, simultaneously forming hand seals.
Divine Demon Transformation.
In an instant, the bodies of the 36 Uchiha ninjas suddenly changed. Flesh wriggled on the right side of their necks, and new heads burst forth. Two thick arms extended from their armpits. Their two-headed, four-armed forms, coupled with their crimson Sharingan, made them look like Asura crawling out of hell.
"This... what kind of monsters are these?!" The Kusagakure ninjas' faces changed drastically.
Shun coldly ordered, "Combination Ninjutsu, prepare!"
The 36 two-headed, four-armed Uchiha ninjas simultaneously formed hand seals, their four hands moving in unison, completing the seals in an instant.
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.
Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.
The left heads spewed scorching fire waves, while the right heads whipped up violent hurricanes. Wind and fire merged, forming a sea of fire with a radius of over 1000 meters, crushing towards the Kusagakure ninjas.
Boom—!!
Wherever the fire waves passed, vegetation turned to ashes. The Kusagakure ninjas in the front rows were incinerated into charcoal before they could even scream.
The Kusagakure leader screamed in terror, "Disperse! Quickly disperse!"
However, the Divine Demon Squad's attack had only just begun.
"Second wave!"
Another 36 combination Ninjutsu erupted, fire waves sweeping the battlefield like a tsunami. Kusagakure ninjas fell in droves, wailing across the field.
Earth Release: Earth Style Wall!
Water Release: Water Formation Wall!
The Kusagakure Jonins desperately used defensive Ninjutsu, but under the terrifying power of the Wind and Fire combination Ninjutsu, earth walls collapsed, water curtains evaporated, and defenses were like paper.
Kusagakure only had over 1000 ninjas. Now, in less than a minute, over 90 Kusagakure ninjas had died tragically, and the remaining ones had lost their will to battle, retreating in terror.
The Kusagakure leader's face was pale. He finally realized that he had made a fatal mistake. The strength of this Uchiha unit was simply not something they could contend with.
He gritted his teeth and roared, "Damn it! Retreat, we surrender, don't fight, we'll hand over the people, don't fight!"
Shun raised his hand, and the Divine Demon Squad immediately stopped attacking, but still maintained their combat stance, their deterrence immense.
Soon, 15 ragged Uzumaki clan members were brought out, their eyes numb and despairing.
Yukari instantly rushed over, her voice choked. "Everyone, it's me, Yukari. I've come to save you."
The Uzumaki clan members froze, then an elderly woman tremblingly reached out her hand. "Yukari... is it really you?"
Yukari nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face. "It's me! We are free!"
Shun coldly glanced at the Kusagakure leader and said, "Remember today's lesson. Don't ever target the Uzumaki again."
The Kusagakure leader gritted his teeth and bowed his head, not daring to refute.
After leaving Kusagakure, Shun had the Divine Demon Squad members take turns looking after the Uzumaki clan members, ensuring their safe arrival in the Land of Fire.
The Uzumaki clan members were initially wary of the Uchiha ninjas, but under Yukari's explanation, they gradually lowered their guard.
The elderly Uzumaki woman, Chika, walked up to Shun and bowed deeply. "Shun-sama, thank you for saving us."
Shun looked at her and said faintly, "Don't thank me. Thank Yukari."
Chika smiled bitterly. "Even so, we will not forget your kindness."
Shun said no more, only instructing, "After you arrive in the Land of Fire, you will temporarily act with the Uchiha clan. We will provide shelter and supplies."
The Uzumaki clan members looked at each other, and finally nodded in agreement, for they had no other choice.
Yukari walked over and softly said, "Shun-sama, thank you."
Shun looked at her sideways and said, "Yukari, there's no need to be so polite. I told you, you are my companion."
Yukari's heart warmed, and the corners of her lips slightly curved upwards.