"Very well, kid, you're pretty good!"
After standing up, Kaguya Hitotaro did not rush to attack. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Qingming, gritting his teeth as he spoke.
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and three Kaguya clan ninjas, who had arrived early, surrounded Qingming.
Qingming glanced at them and, upon confirming they were just three Chūnin, chose to ignore them.
For him, defeating Kaguya Hitotaro was already an achievement, and adding a few more Chūnin to the mix was not a significant concern.
A Chūnin is just a Chūnin. Even with the enhancement of the "Corpse Bone Pulse," they still couldn't compete in strength.
Their involvement would only make his subsequent battles slightly more challenging; it would not significantly impact the outcome.
However, Kaguya Hitotaro seemed to think differently. As soon as his three subordinates arrived, he immediately launched his attack.
The two Kaguya clan Chūnin who had approached Qingming did not hesitate and joined Hitotaro in the assault.
The third, standing about ten meters away, continuously unleashed the "Corpse Bone Pulse: Ten Finger Penetrating Bullet," attacking Qingming from a distance.
Though they were merely small finger bones flying like bullets, the impact they generated was no less formidable than that of the two Chūnin engaging him in close combat.
Thanks to his enhanced "Physique" attribute and "Healing Technique," Qingming's self-healing capabilities and ability to treat injuries had significantly improved.
However, he remained a fragile ninja, still bound by the constraints of a flesh-and-blood body.
Therefore, he had to exercise caution against the sneak attacks from the flying finger bones.
But that was all there was to it.
With 19 points in "Spirit," Qingming's perception was already far superior to that of ordinary people, and combined with the formidable insight of his Sharingan, he could easily evade general ambush tactics.
Ultimately, in battle, one must rely on sheer strength; any plots or schemes must take a back seat.
Just as he thought this, a bone whip, resembling a spine, suddenly pierced through the chest of a Kaguya clan Chūnin currently fighting him and coiled directly toward him.
The person controlling this bone whip was none other than Kaguya Hitotaro.
Qingming recognized this technique as one of the six secret techniques of the Kaguya clan's "Corpse Bone Pulse," known as "Iron Wire Flower Dance: Vine."
This technique focused on flexibility, adaptability, and ensnaring enemies to strangle them.
Previously, Hitotaro had used this technique a few times, but it had only involved the protection of two Chūnin.
Now, however, he had sacrificed one of his own.
This was not a ruse; Qingming could clearly sense that the life force of the Kaguya Chūnin before him was rapidly diminishing.
The ninja's eyes were filled with astonishment, as if he could hardly believe he had become a sacrificial pawn.
What else can you say? This family is crazy!
They even sacrifice their own without hesitation. In Hitotaro's mind, aside from thoughts of battle and bloodlust, it seemed there was little else left.
Nonetheless, one must admit that this sudden ambush did create a considerable hassle for Qingming.
Caught off guard, he had been engaged with the two Chūnin in front of him and couldn't react in time.
Despite his attempts to dodge afterward, he ultimately found himself ensnared.
He felt the bloodied bone whip sweep past him, wrapping around him before he could escape.
But that wasn't the end!
Seeing Qingming trapped, Hitotaro revealed a sinister smile and shouted, "Kid, it's time for you to die!"
As he spoke, he activated the power of the "Corpse Bone Pulse," reshaping the bone whip in his hand.
It became even sturdier, and the tip transformed, resembling a spearhead, aimed directly at Qingming's heart.
If this struck true, Qingming would undoubtedly be finished.
At that moment, whether he attempted the "Instant Sword Technique," "Instant Body Technique," or "Substitution Technique," he found it all too late.
Feeling the piercing pain from the bone whip wrapping around his body, Qingming sighed, realizing he had misstepped this time.
Fortunately, he still had a trump card to play.
Qingming quickly scanned his surroundings, confirming that those paying attention were mere ordinary ninjas. He focused his mind and activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.
He then unleashed the eye technique embedded in his left eye—"Heavenly Descent!"
In an instant, his figure blurred, disappearing from his spot, then reappearing.
At that moment, the bone whip controlled by Kaguya Hitotaro fell short.
"What? How is that possible?"
Hitotaro's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Qingming, who remained unscathed.
He simply could not fathom how Qingming had evaded that strike.
Naturally, Qingming had no intention of explaining himself.
Taking advantage of Hitotaro's disorientation, he executed the "Instant Sword Technique," effortlessly bypassing the obstructing Chūnin and confronting Hitotaro directly.
Whoosh~
A flash of the blade glimmered.
Hitotaro, now belatedly aware, raised his arm just in time to barely block Qingming's attack.
At that moment, Qingming sheathed his sword and formed hand seals, instantly unleashing the S-rank forbidden technique—"Wind Release: Spiral Shuriken!"
Sssss~
A sharp, screeching sound echoed.
The terrifying force emanating from Qingming's palm startled those around him, causing them to turn and look.
The massive shuriken, formed from swirling Wind Release chakra, loomed like the Grim Reaper's scythe, pressing against their chests.
Everyone present instinctively held their breath.
Without giving Hitotaro time to react or others a chance to intervene, the moment the "Wind Release: Spiral Shuriken" took shape, Qingming pressed it down onto Hitotaro.
"Ah~~~"
A scream of agony escaped Hitotaro's lips.
His body was engulfed by a whirlwind of Wind Release chakra, lifting him into the air. Then the "Wind Release: Spiral Shuriken" detonated, transforming into a radiant energy sphere that enveloped him.
Within that sphere were countless needles, formed from chakra, relentlessly piercing his cells.
Moments later, the energy sphere dissipated.
Hitotaro crashed heavily to the ground, his breathing weak, and the bone spikes covering his body retracted.
Swish~
Qingming's figure reappeared instantly.
Then, a flash of cold light emerged.
With a swift motion, Qingming sliced through Hitotaro's throat with his long knife, effectively ending his life.
Only then did Qingming let out a long sigh of relief.
As he looked down at Hitotaro's lifeless body, he realized that, in truth, he had lost this time.
Had it not been for his Mangekyō Sharingan as a trump card, he would at least have ended up severely injured.
This served as a reminder that one should never be careless and must not underestimate anyone.
Just like earlier, he had thought his opponent could not defeat him, believing summoning three Chūnin would be futile. Yet, in the end, he received a vivid lesson.
Moreover, trump cards are called trump cards because they should not be used lightly.
Though he had managed to disguise his earlier activation and only opened the Mangekyō Sharingan momentarily, he could be fairly certain no one had noticed.
However, disappearing and reappearing in an instant could still raise suspicions.
Once or twice might not matter, but repeated occurrences would inevitably reveal the truth.
When that time comes, if others connect the dots to his Sharingan, they might speculate something about him.
Thus, to ensure his Mangekyō Sharingan is not exposed too quickly, the best strategy is to avoid using it unless absolutely necessary.
This requires him to act with even greater caution.
This incident served as a valuable lesson for him.
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