Shiyu Uchiha's eyes burned with determination as he tightly grasped the fleeting opportunity before him, without hesitation canceled the [Kujaku] technique he was performing.
In an instant, he pushed the Phantom Shifting Body Technique to its limits, his figure moving as fast as lightning. At the same time, he tightened his grip on the tanto he had been holding, a sharp and piercing aura radiating from the blade.
Next, Shiyu Uchiha's [Seven Killings Sword Technique] erupted like lightning, striking right through Han's opening. The tanto gleamed with cold light as it vanished into Han's body. However, due to the weakness of the Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak, it didn't hit a vital spot. Though powerful, the strike wasn't enough to take Han's life outright.
Even so, Shiyu Uchiha had already formed his plan. Taking advantage of the moment the blade entered Han's body, he suddenly detonated his own chakra from within, hoping to at least severely wound his opponent and render him unable to fight, even if he couldn't kill him outright.
But fate rarely follows battle plans. Just as Shiyu Uchiha prepared to release his chakra, Han unexpectedly used the immense power of the Tailed Beast's chakra to break free from the genjutsu's grip. Not only that, but Han reacted swiftly, using a burst of chakra to forcibly halt the tanto's deeper penetration into his own body.
Caught off guard, Shiyu Uchiha frowned sharply. However, he didn't panic. Meanwhile, Han had already decided on a strategy of trading injuries! Without fear of the wounds and pain on his body, he poured all his strength into launching a counterattack against Shiyu Uchiha.
Yet the full-force strike Han threw ended up hitting nothing more than Shiyu Uchiha's illusion! The moment he felt the resistance of the blade being blocked, Han immediately sensed something was off. Without hesitation, he rapidly performed the Phantom Substitution Technique, his figure vanishing with a flash and skillfully dodging the following series of fierce attacks.
Not only that, but he also had the presence of mind to take his beloved sword with him. At the same time, he formed [Hand Seals] in rapid succession with a single hand, summoning four blazing meteors burning like lightning. Once again, they shot from Shiyu Uchiha's mouth, hurtling directly toward the still-unable-to-dodge Han.
The intense flames and explosive force intertwined, slamming violently into Han's body after unleashing another barrage of [Blazing Meteors]. The sudden heavy blow further worsened his already serious injuries, causing unbearable pain.
Prior to this, Han had already suffered a stab wound from Shiyu Uchiha. His physical condition had greatly deteriorated, and he had started to lose the ability to perform at full strength. Even maintaining his Tailed Beast transformation was becoming increasingly difficult, gradually pushing him into a disadvantageous position.
Faced with such an unfavorable situation, Shiyu Uchiha naturally wasn't about to let this golden opportunity slip away. Determined to end the fight quickly, he unleashed a relentless barrage of [Fire Release Ninjutsu] techniques. In an instant, towering flames filled the sky, waves of heat rolling in.
These devastating techniques kept Han constantly on the defensive, his injuries worsening as time passed.
As they say, on the battlefield, no plan survives contact with the enemy — how could everything go exactly as Shiyu Uchiha wished?
At this very moment, both sides had finally arrived with their last waves of reinforcements. Konoha's Shinku Yuhi and Iwagakure's Wen Ya appeared on the battlefield, bringing new uncertainties and variables to this intense conflict.
Shinku Yuhi stood at a high vantage point upon arrival, his piercing gaze sweeping across the entire battlefield. Within moments, he fully grasped the situation. His expression grave, he quickly made his assessments and issued a series of orders.
First, he decisively dispatched two elite squads of ninja toward sections where comrades were struggling under enemy pressure, hoping they could arrive in time to reinforce those positions and turn the tide of battle. Next, he sent another powerful squad to coordinate with allies who already held the advantage, aiming to break through enemy lines and create a breach.
However, for areas where both sides were evenly matched and locked in stalemate, Shinku Yuhi chose not to intervene. For example, the intense battle between Uchiha Kotetsu, Fugaku Uchiha, and Explosion Release user Sho—though fierce—received only a brief glance before he determined there was no immediate danger and moved on.
Right now, his full attention was focused on the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, who was being relentlessly pursued by Shiyu Uchiha. Clearly, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki had been forced into a desperate defensive position. If this battlefront could be reversed, it might bring a turning point for the entire war.
Realizing this, Shinku Yuhi immediately led the last complete squad under his command straight toward the Five-Tails Jinchuriki like an arrow released from a bow. His intent was unmistakable—he was going to seal this formidable opponent away completely.
Meanwhile, Wen Ya from the Iwa side had also just arrived on the battlefield. He anxiously scanned the area, slightly relaxing when he saw that the majority of his forces were still in a relatively advantageous position. However, he soon noticed that their main asset—the Five-Tails Jinchuriki—was at a disadvantage, being pushed back repeatedly by enemy attacks.
Faced with such an urgent situation, Wen Ya knew there was no time for hesitation. Clenching his teeth, he resolved to risk everything in this crucial moment. Thus, he resolutely led every last fighter directly toward the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, determined to offer full support.
Although Wen Ya encountered Shinku Yuhi during his advance, since his own numbers greatly exceeded the latter's, he decisively split his forces into two groups. He personally led half forward toward the location of the Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han while sending the remaining half to intercept Shinku Yuhi, ensuring his reinforcement mission would proceed unimpeded.
In reality, although Shinku Yuhi possessed formidable strength, he did not have overwhelming dominance over Jonin-level ninja. Therefore, against this larger number of enemy ninja, Shinku Yuhi found himself momentarily unable to break through the encirclement.
Yet, he remained calm and cleverly employed Genjutsu to assist his subordinates in fighting back against the enemies. This was because, right at the moment of engagement, Shinku Yuhi had received a coded message from Shiyu Uchiha.
Though Uchiha Shiyu was currently confident in defeating Han and eliminating him, doing so would undoubtedly require a significant amount of time.
However, the Iwa-nin obviously weren't about to let him finish his plan.
Plus, while Konoha's ninja were generally better on average, being outnumbered was still a fact they couldn't ignore. As the battle dragged on and they started to tire out, if things kept going like this, Konoha's casualties would keep rising—one thing Shiyu Uchiha definitely wanted to avoid.
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