"Konoha's genius, Tianyuan," the Mist Ninja said, his voice dry.
"Yes, that's me." Tianyuan drew his long blade. "Then let's deal with you first."
"Konoha ninjas, prepare for battle," Tianyuan ordered.
"Yes, Lord Tianyuan," the Konoha ninjas chorused.
"Tianyuan?" The Mist Ninja's words made the other Mist Ninjas realize that the person before them was Konoha's most terrifying enemy.
The legend spoke of a person with the Mangekyo Sharingan and Wood Release power.
After the previous war with Konoha, whenever they encountered Tianyuan, most Mist Ninjas could only return dead. So, they knew that meeting Tianyuan was perhaps the worst thing that could happen.
Not to mention, during this retreat.
"Kill!" the Mist Ninja roared, and the other Mist Ninjas charged forward. They had no choice; it was for survival, for battle.
"Kill," Tianyuan said calmly, his figure vanishing from the spot.
When he reappeared, he was already amidst the Mist Ninjas' battle formation. Many Mist Ninjas were instantly cut down by Tianyuan, without even a chance to cast a ninjutsu.
Currently, Tianyuan didn't even need to use ninjutsu against ordinary enemies, as common ninjutsu was too inefficient.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!" A giant dragon composed of a massive amount of water roared as it lunged at Tianyuan.
"The timing is not bad," Tianyuan said calmly, gently swinging the long blade in his hand. A ball of fire shot directly towards the Water Dragon Bullet.
"Hiss… hiss…" The Water Dragon Bullet and the flame attacked each other, emitting hissing sounds, and then the Water Dragon Bullet's power dissipated.
The one who accurately timed this was naturally the Mist Ninja Jonin.
"But your strength is still too weak," Tianyuan's figure flashed, appearing before the ninja, and his long blade descended.
"Whoosh!" The Mist Ninja was split in two, then instantly transformed into a log.
"Hiding is useless," Tianyuan's figure vanished again, then reappeared on a tree, his long sword piercing directly into the tree.
Then the tree trembled slightly, and the aforementioned Mist Ninja appeared before Tianyuan's eyes.
Tianyuan's long blade had pierced directly through the Mist Ninja's heart.
"How did you find me, and at such speed?" The Mist Ninja's eyes flickered with horror and unwillingness.
His ability to conceal his presence was excellent, which was why he became one of the people resisting Konoha this time. But he never expected to be so quickly cut down by Tianyuan.
The Mist Ninja hadn't even managed to cast any ninjutsu.
For someone like Tianyuan, whose taijutsu had reached superhuman levels,
He could prevent enemies from even forming hand signs. That's why some ninjutsu without hand signs were so advantageous.
Later on, Naruto himself could create a bright future just by "rolling his rasengan."
"I just naturally discovered it." Tianyuan's long sword immediately erupted with scorching flames, which engulfed the Mist Ninja, causing him to dissipate into smoke and dust.
As for how Tianyuan discovered him, setting aside Tianyuan's inherent sensitivity to chakra,
Tianyuan possessed the power of Ki. No matter how the ninjas transformed, it was useless.
"One down."
Tianyuan sheathed his long blade. "Now, to the other battlefield."
In a certain forest.
"Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique!" Mei Terumī unleashed her strongest Kekkei Genkai directly, and a large amount of mist surged from her mouth.
"Mei Terumī, it's useless," Tianyuan said softly. "Armament Haki."
An invisible force appeared before Tianyuan, and the Skilled Mist Technique couldn't even penetrate this defense.
This was the powerful ability of Tianyuan's physical body, enhanced after gaining Saiyan blood. As his Ki increased, his Armament Haki also grew stronger.
"It's useless." Although the Skilled Mist Technique seemed to slowly melt the Armament Haki, Tianyuan's Armament Haki seemed endless. Even if a little melted, more Armament Haki would flow in.
In this way, Tianyuan slowly walked up to Mei Terumī.
Mei Terumī looked at Tianyuan, her gaze calm. "Kill me. I never imagined that in just two short years, Tianyuan, you would become even more terrifying. I really thought too much, wanting to surpass you."
Mei Terumī's smile was bitter, because she knew that today, she was probably going to die.
Konoha and the Hidden Mist Ninjas were enemies, unlike during the Chunin Exams when the two villages were not hostile. So, it was understandable that Tianyuan had let Mei Terumī go back then.
"Oh, since you wish to die, I shall grant it." Tianyuan also appeared calm, then Mei Terumī saw Tianyuan's long blade pierce directly into her heart. She could feel the sound of her heart shattering.
A feeling of life draining away surged in her heart, and Mei Terumī knew she wouldn't live much longer.
"Mei Terumī, when Konoha left, do you remember what I said?" Tianyuan asked slowly.
"You said I was your woman," Mei Terumī smiled. "It's just, Tianyuan, you were such a rogue at such a young age."
"You were just a little girl yourself," Tianyuan glanced at Mei Terumī indifferently.
"It's a pity we are ninjas from two different villages," Mei Terumī's small face smiled brightly. "So, this is it."
Mei Terumī could feel her life force diminishing rapidly; she was about to die.
Tianyuan looked deeply at Mei Terumī. "Mei Terumī, you already owe me two lives. The next time we meet, it's up to your own choice."
After saying that, Tianyuan disappeared from Mei Terumī's sight.
Mei Terumī instantly felt her life force return to her body. She looked at her chest, and there was no trace of a long blade piercing it.
"Was it Genjutsu?" Mei Terumī was stunned.
"I owe him two lives," Mei Terumī smiled softly. "Tianyuan, don't disappoint me the next time we meet."
Immediately, Mei Terumī left the area and hurried towards the main forces.
If she didn't quicken her pace, the main Hidden Mist Ninja forces would leave.
As for the remaining captives, that would be a matter for Konoha and the Hidden Mist Village to bicker about later.
Negotiating the compensation issue...
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