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Chapter 96: Chapters 99-103 - Double Kill (Edited)
As time passed, Fuyu Shirou, who had been standing at the back and watching the entire confrontation, couldn't help but shake his head.
He had noticed the problem as soon as the fight began.
These two Bandits were using a mutual destruction tactic, but Satoshi and Flame, with their superior physical abilities and combat skills, had numerous opportunities to deliver a fatal blow to the Bandits.
But these two couldn't bring themselves to deal the killing blow, and they even forgot that they were ninjas who could use Ninjutsu.
"What a pair of kind-hearted kids!"
Sighing silently, Fuyu Shirou didn't urge them.
Some things had to be experienced firsthand to truly grow!
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed as the weapons clashed.
Satoshi and Flame had nearly been killed several times and were now locked in a fierce battle.
Their intense focus and tension were causing them to expend a lot of energy.
They were now gasping for breath!
As for the two Bandits, should they be called worthy opponents?
At such a young age, probably around ten or so, ordinary children would be helping with minor chores around the house.
But these two!
They were already trying to kill!
After such a long fight, he had sensed their 'inexperience' and 'fear'.
There were several times when they could have 'killed' him and Dahe.
But at the crucial moments, they always slowed down their movements unconsciously.
This allowed him and Dahe to escape and survive until now!
But it couldn't change the fact that he and his companion were slowly heading towards death.
Both he and 'Dahe' had used all their skills.
But in terms of strength, speed, and technique, they were far inferior to the other side.
Even when they discovered the other side's weaknesses and launched a fierce attack, it failed!
"Flame! Satoshi! How much longer are you going to drag this out?"
"No matter how much longer you drag it out, it won't make any difference!"
Seeing their poor performance, Fuyu Shirou, who had been watching the entire time, couldn't help but remind them.
Hearing this, Uchiha Flame and Uchiha Satoshi simultaneously released chakra, leaped several meters high, and landed about ten meters away, escaping the battle.
The two Bandits opposite them seemed to realize that the moment of their fate had arrived!
Life or death, it would all be decided now!
Flame and Satoshi, standing side by side, looked at each other and fell silent.
For a moment, neither of them spoke, lost in thought.
Indeed! What was the point of dragging it out any longer?
As a ninja, completing the mission was their top priority.
No matter how long they delayed, the final result would be the same, and nothing would change!
But! Did they really have to kill the people opposite them?
They were also living beings, just like them!
But what if they didn't kill them!
Even if they didn't kill them, neither Fuyu Shirou nor Teacher Shigemasa would let them go.
Even if they didn't do it, some other ninja would take the mission and come here to kill them.
They were ultimately 'ninjas', and completing the mission was their top priority!
No matter whether they liked or disliked the mission.
Standing opposite the two Bandits about to face their fate, Uchiha Flame's thoughts were drifting.
The two Bandits opposite her and Satoshi were now leaning on each other, barely standing. They were practically defenseless!
They didn't even need to use Ninjutsu; they just needed to throw their Kunai at the vital spots!
Just like they did in ninja school and Clan Training Grounds.
Prepare, aim, and throw the Kunai at their target.
Then everything would be like their training sessions...
Everything would go as smoothly as their training, with almost no unexpected events!
But even after several attempts to throw the Kunai and several pep talks to herself, reality harshly reminded her that there was an insurmountable gap between her imagination and reality!
Just as she was still hesitating, Uchiha Satoshi, standing beside her, made his decision first.
Compared to the eight-year-old Uchiha Flame, he was ten and a boy, and he made his decision earlier than Flame.
"Now, maybe it's time for me to take the first step as a true ninja!"
Uchiha Satoshi, who had been mostly idle throughout the fight, showed the qualities of a ninja in this critical moment!
After making his decision, he didn't choose the Shuriken Technique or any other long-range Ninjutsu.
Instead, he held a Kunai and charged straight at the opponent.
Swish!
All that remained at the spot was a Bandit clutching his neck, trying to stop the blood gushing from his severed carotid artery, struggling to stay alive, and his nearly pale companion!
This Bandit, named 'Dahe', who was on the brink of death, seemed to want to say something to his companion.
He opened his mouth!
But what came out was not words, but blood gushing from his throat, which had been cut by Uchiha Satoshi.
After doing this, Uchiha Satoshi didn't attack the other Bandit.
Instead, he lowered his head and slowly walked towards Fuyu Shirou.
Because he knew that as a ninja, many things had to be faced head-on!
"Ugh!"
With the sound of a blade piercing flesh and a muffled groan filled with pain and despair, the other Bandit also met his end!
The result was a young girl named Uchiha Flame, transitioning from a carefree girl to a ninja living in a world of killing and bloodshed!
"You two! Are you alright?"
Standing where he was, having watched the entire killing process of Satoshi and Flame, Fuyu Shirou was now looking at the two who were silent, feeling quite frustrated!
Comforting the injured hearts of teenagers was something he had no experience with, in either of his lives!
"What a screwed-up world!"
(End of Chapter)