NCCnovel Chapter 346 The wind follows the tiger, the clouds follow the dragon. Dragon and tiger heroes soar t
Chapter 346 The wind follows the tiger, the clouds follow the dragon. Dragon and tiger heroes soar t
Chapter 346 The wind follows the tiger, the clouds follow the dragon. Dragon and tiger heroes soar through the sky, divine might, activate!
When the chilling killing intent of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen completely enveloped the entire forest clearing, the air instantly froze, making it hard to breathe.
The absolute disparity in strength filled the young people of Konoha with an unprecedented sense of suffocation and despair.
Ebisu's legs felt as heavy as lead, so weak that he couldn't lift them at all.
Fear and despair filled his heart, and he muttered unconsciously, "It's over, it's all over—why are the Seven Ninja Swordsmen here—we're doomed—"
All previous confidence and judgment were crushed in the face of cruel reality.
Rin stood behind Kakashi, with most of her figure obscured by Obito.
Although she was much calmer than Ebisu, her beautiful face was completely bloodless.
She quietly asked Kakashi beside her, "Kakashi, what should we do? Do you have any ideas?"
In Rin's mind, Kakashi has always been the most reliable, calmest, and strongest person in the team.
Faced with such a desperate situation, she instinctively sought guidance from Kakashi.
However, Rin's unconsciously revealed question of dependence fell into Obito's ears, instantly stirring up a bittersweet feeling in his heart.
Why did you ask Kakashi first?
For no apparent reason, a sense of awkwardness and resentment welled up in Obito's heart.
He was the one who stood in front of Lin first, and his current strength—well, Lin doesn't know his true strength yet.
But this feeling of being ignored and assumed to be inferior to Kakashi still made him extremely unhappy.
However, this bitterness lasted only a moment before being replaced by another thought.
opportunity!
Isn't this a perfect opportunity?
An opportunity to prove to Rin that he is more reliable than Kakashi!
He was someone who could make Rin look at him with new respect, someone who made her realize that the person protecting her now was no longer the loser she always worried about, but a ninja who was truly capable of facing powerful enemies.
Even if it were Kakashi, facing seven infamous Kirigakure Jonin wielding ninja swords would be far from an easy task.
However, Obito Uchiha was different.
Indeed, although this body is currently occupied by a teenager and his chakra may be insufficient, his combat experience far surpasses that of this era.
Dealing with these small fry is a piece of cake!
Thinking of this, Obito felt his heart race and his blood rush.
The immense temptation of being able to outshine Kakashi in front of Rin made him unable to suppress his inner turmoil any longer!
He turned around abruptly, looked at Lin behind him who looked worried, and deliberately comforted her in a relaxed and confident tone: "Lin, don't worry, watch me."
After saying that, he turned to Kakashi, who was frowning and pondering a solution, and coolly instructed him, "Kakashi, protect Rin."
???
Kakashi and Rin both froze on the spot, their faces showing blank expressions.
What is Obito saying? Look at him? This loser who usually causes trouble even in C-rank missions is actually going to take the initiative to fight?
"Obito?! What do you want to do?!" Rin was the first to come to her senses and called out anxiously in a low voice, reaching out to grab Obito's clothes.
"Idiot! Don't do anything reckless!" Kakashi, unusually, lost his composure and shouted sternly.
Even Ebisu, who was stunned, Genma Shiranui, who was extremely nervous, and Might Guy, who was terrified but had already resolved to fight to the death, were all completely dumbfounded by Obito's sudden action.
Has this kid gone mad?!
The same thought popped into everyone's mind at the same time.
However, Obito completely ignored the shouts and pleas from behind.
He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and actually walked alone towards the seven Kirigakure Jonin in front of him, who were exuding a terrifying killing intent.
In just a few steps, he broke free from Kakashi and the others' defensive circle and faced seven powerful enemies alone.
Sunlight streamed down, illuminating him and making his aloof silhouette appear even longer.
Obito stood tall and proud, his gaze sweeping fearlessly over the seven different faces opposite him.
Some grinned maliciously, some were indifferent, some were sarcastic, and some were full of amusement.
He extended his right hand, pointing at the seven men in turn, his voice utterly calm: "Of you, who will come forward to die first?"
in the audience.
Naruto exclaimed in disbelief.
"What's that guy trying to do?! He actually charged at those seven guys all by himself?! Is he planning to take them all on by himself?!"
Kakashi's lips twitched violently, and he thought helplessly, "This idiot—"
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
He knows Obito too well!
Or rather, he understood Obito's mindset all too well at that moment!
He just wanted to show off in front of Lin, to prove he was stronger than all of us, and to defeat the enemy in the most stylish way possible.
Without hesitation, Kakashi instantly saw through Obito's childish and ridiculous little scheme.
A deep sense of shame followed. He could even empathize with the person on the screen, who was probably cursing Obito in her mind.
Thinking of this, Kakashi couldn't help but cover his face and wish he could disappear into a crack in the ground.
However, Kakashi didn't notice that on the other side of the audience, someone was reacting exactly the same way he was.
Madara Uchiha.
At this moment, the muscles on the face of this man, who always looked down on everyone, were twitching slightly out of control.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Madara have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
"That idiot!"
Ban cursed inwardly.
How could he have ever taken a liking to such a clown?
Ban even began to doubt that he had indeed been old and senile and had gone blind back then.
The scene is still.
A deathly silence.
At this moment, not only Kakashi, Rin, and the others were stunned, but even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist seemed taken aback by Obito's sudden attack—
The unexpected provocation startled the entire group.
immediately-
"Pfft—"
Immediately afterwards, several bursts of laughter came from the group of seven.
"This kid, has he been scared out of his wits?!"
"Sending us to our deaths? He's saying we're sending ourselves to our deaths?!"
In an instant, deafening laughter suddenly erupted from the group of seven.
Having dominated the ninja world for years and killed countless people, this was the first time they had ever seen a mere brat dare to point his finger at them and utter threats.
After laughing for a while, Juzo Biwa, carrying the huge guillotine, approached step by step and came to Obito, who was standing alone in the center of the open space.
His tall stature cast a shadow that completely enveloped Obito.
Juzo Biwa bent down slightly, his face covered with hideous scars approaching Obito as if examining a clueless insect.
"Ha, now even the most nobody dares to jump out and mock the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?"
"Kid, you think you can buy your companions time to escape using such a stupid method?"
In his eyes, Obito was not worth mentioning at all; he just thought that this stupid kid wanted to sacrifice himself to buy some time.
However, despite the overwhelming sense of terror and the intense stench of blood that was so close at hand, Obito didn't even blink.
He tilted his head slightly, staring directly into Pipa Juzo's murderous eyes without flinching.
Faced with Juzo Biwa's oppressive grin and undisguised killing intent, Obito showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a faint hint of disdain appeared on his face.
Bluster? No, he was fearless and confident.
What's the worst-case scenario?
It's just that these so-called Seven Ninja Swordsmen are actually more troublesome than expected.
So what!
Kamui's ability to become intangible is enough to make him invincible.
If all else fails, he can seize the opportunity to use Kamui's spatial transfer to stuff Rin and Kakashi into his own alternate dimension, and then he can become intangible and escape.
As for Might Guy and the other two? Obito secretly curled his lip. If he could grab them, he would; if not, he could only blame their bad luck.
In Obito's mind, besides ensuring Rin's absolute safety being his bottom line, Kakashi was at most a compensation recipient who needed extra care, while others were not a high priority.
Moreover, the current situation is clearly far from a desperate situation where escape is the only option.
On the contrary, this was clearly a golden opportunity for Rin to show off her skills and outshine Kakashi!
Obito had even started to fantasize.
While Kakashi was still racking his brains trying to figure out how to maneuver, he had already defeated all seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist with overwhelming force.
Just thinking about it gets my blood pumping!
Without a doubt, Lin's gaze will be firmly fixed on him alone.
This temptation was simply irresistible to Obito.
"Obito! Come back quickly!" Suddenly, Rin's anxious shouts came from behind, her voice even tinged with sobs and deep worry.
When Obito heard Rin's call, his heart warmed slightly.
But he didn't turn around. He just smiled slightly at Lin with his back to him and said casually, "Don't worry, Lin, it will be over soon."
In a sense, the battle would be over as soon as his attack made contact.
In his past battles, only the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, had ever escaped this attack.
And the Seven Ninja Swordsmen before us? None of them could even withstand a single blow from Minato Namikaze.
Therefore, a swift and decisive victory is essential!
Let's start with the one carrying the big sword, and show Rin and Kakashi a good lesson.
Obito had already made up his mind.
The next moment, Obito moved!
With a stomp of his foot, Obito's chakra exploded, and his figure shot straight toward Juzo Biwa, who was right next to him!
Obito's speed wasn't top-tier, but his strength lay in his sudden and direct attacks.
He spread his right hand wide and made no attempt to hide his intention to grab at Hiwa Juzo's chest.
"Um?
""
Seeing this, Juzo Biwa was slightly taken aback, then the mocking smile on his lips deepened.
He didn't even bother to swing the heavy guillotine; he simply tapped his toes lightly and casually took a half-step to the side, easily dodging Obito's seemingly childish attack.
Juzo Biwa scoffed, "Ha, soft and weak brat—you think you can hurt me with that kind of attack?"
Did he dodge it?
That suits me perfectly.
Obito sneered inwardly.
What he wanted was this kind of contempt and carelessness from the other party!
If Juzo Biwa had been prepared from the start and launched a fierce attack, Obito, though fearless, would have had to put in considerable effort to easily defeat Morata.
However, right now, the other party clearly sees him as an insect that can be crushed at will, and their vigilance has been reduced to the lowest level.
And so, between Obito's seemingly childish attacks and Juzo Biwa's nonchalant dodges, the two went back and forth for several rounds.
Obito's attacks were always straightforward, and each time they were easily dodged by Juzo Biwa.
Meanwhile, Juzo Biwa enjoyed teasing his opponent. Watching this boastful brat's futile attacks, he couldn't help but chuckle.
After all, Juzo Biwa's fighting instincts and basic taijutsu were far superior to those of ordinary ninjas.
Obito was indeed planning to feign weakness to lull the enemy into a false sense of security. He deliberately suppressed his speed, completely displaying the appearance of a reckless genin who was hot-blooded but lacked strength, all to make Biwa Juzo completely lower his guard.
After several rounds, Obito still hadn't made any progress.
Behind them, the Konoha members were completely bewildered, exchanging bewildered glances.
"Obito—what on earth is he doing?!" Rin stamped her feet anxiously, her eyebrows furrowed tightly, completely unable to understand Obito's intentions.
Those weak attacks were completely ineffective against the enemy, and instead repeatedly put themselves in danger.
"That idiot—" Kakashi stared intently at the battlefield, feeling both anxious and angry.
He vaguely sensed that Obito seemed to be deliberately hiding his true abilities, but he couldn't be sure for the moment.
Matt Kay clenched his fists, his thick eyebrows furrowing.
He also couldn't understand Obito's tactics, but the scene of his comrade fighting against a powerful enemy alone made him feel excited and anxious, and he wished he could rush up to help immediately.
Several times, Kai almost couldn't resist rushing out, but Kakashi stopped him with a single look.
Genma Shiranui and Ebisu were horrified, completely unable to understand the meaning behind Obito's near-suicidal actions.
"Hey, Juzo, stop playing around! Hurry up and finish this, we have important business to attend to." Suigetsu Fuguki, carrying the Samehada sword, urged impatiently.
He felt that something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
Regardless, the right thing to do is to get rid of that brat as soon as possible.
"Tsk, I know, I know." Pipa Juzo clicked his tongue, responded, and abandoned his plan to continue teasing.
Indeed, this kid is pitifully weak; there's no point in playing with him any longer.
"Kid, have you had enough fun? Time to send you on your way!" he sneered.
Before he finished speaking, this time he stopped dodging and awkwardly reached out his right hand, his five fingers like iron clamps, and firmly grasped Obito's wrist!
Obito froze, an expression of disbelief instantly appearing on his face.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
What's going on?! It's blurred!
A tremendous wave of shock surged through Obito's heart.
The instant his wrist was grabbed, he immediately activated the power of his right eye, attempting to use Kamui's intangibility ability to make Biwa Juzo's hand pass through his body.
But nothing happened!
Pipa Juzo's large hand firmly gripped his wrist.
The vivid pain was incredibly real, proving that it was no illusion!
No, impossible! My divine power is clearly evident—!
A bone-chilling coldness shot up my spine and straight to the top of my head.
Obito's greatest asset seems to have failed him?!
In that critical moment, Obito had no time to think.
With his wrist restrained, the immense difference in strength made it impossible for him to break free.
But he didn't give up and tried again!
His right hand, which was being held captive, suddenly flipped over, his five fingers tightening abruptly, and he gripped Hiwa Juzo's thick wrist tightly!
Contact was established.
Kamui activated!
Obito roared inwardly, and the mysterious and complex kaleidoscope pattern in his right pupil began to spin wildly at an unprecedented speed.
This time, the effect was immediate.
Centered on the point of contact between the two wrists, a distorted spatial fluctuation suddenly erupted, and the surrounding scenery visibly distorted violently!
Did it work? !
Obito was overjoyed; Kamui's spatial attraction ability had finally activated normally.
Based on his experience, in less than a second, Hibiki Juzo would be forcibly sucked into the Kamui dimension, and the battle would be over!
However-
"Ugh, ah!!!"
A short, sharp, and inhuman scream suddenly burst from Pipa Juzo's mouth!
However, the scream lasted for less than half a second before it abruptly stopped as if an invisible giant hand had choked it!
Before everyone's horrified eyes, including Obito's own, a scene of extreme bloodshed and horror unfolded.
Completely enveloped by the violent and out-of-control distorting force field, Pipa Juzo was as if grabbed by an invisible giant hand, his whole body twisting wildly like a rag doll being squeezed.
In that instant, his arms, torso, head, and limbs were forcibly twisted into a blurry mass of flesh and blood by the out-of-control, rampaging spatial power.
The sticky sounds of bones cracking and flesh tearing came in rapid succession.
A few seconds later, with a muffled thud, a blurry mass of flesh and blood, no longer recognizable as human, fell heavily onto the leaf-strewn ground in the forest, splashing up a patch of scarlet mud, accompanied by a steady trickle of blood.
Even the decapitation sword, renowned for its strength and self-repairing ability, shattered like fragile glass under this terrifying spatial distortion force, turning into countless metal fragments that clattered and scattered around the pile of flesh.
Quiet.
The deathly silence was even more profound and suffocating than when the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had appeared.
Everyone, whether they were the new generation of Konoha ninjas, the remaining six Ninja Swordsmen, or even the mysterious eyes that had been watching from the shadows, froze in place.
Especially Obito, who is closest to him.
He kept his right hand clenched tightly, but he could no longer feel anything in his palm, only a sticky, slippery sensation.
Obito lowered his head slightly, staring blankly at the pile of things at his feet. Just a moment ago, it was a living Jonin, but now it had turned into a pile of indescribable flesh and blood.
Warm liquid splashed all over his body and face, but he was completely unaware of it.
"W--What's going on?!" Obito's mind went blank.
What just happened was completely beyond his comprehension.
It was clearly Kamui that was activated—
How could it have turned out like this?!
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +700!]
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