At the same time, Shiyu Uchiha's actions ignited fury among the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist. In the past, others had always feared them deeply, but today, they were being underestimated. Immediately, the seven launched a synchronized attack, determined to wash away their humiliation with Shiyu Uchiha's blood.
Yet, once the real battle began, they realized that Shiyu's movements were as swift and ghostlike as a specter, his short blade swirling in an impenetrable defensive dance, each strike brimming with relentless killing intent.
Meanwhile, the short blade in Shiyu Uchiha's hand transformed endlessly, adapting to different opponents with a unique variation and a distinct fighting style:
Against Kabutowari, his strikes became overwhelming, radiating a crushing force capable of shattering anything in their path;
Against Hiramekarei, his swordplay unleashed devastating destruction, with chakra raging at peak intensity;
Fighting Raiga Kurosuki's Fangs of Lightning, his speed hit its peak, releasing a flurry of [Flaming Blade Variation] to counter the Lightning Release techniques;
Facing Kubikiribocho, his movements became brutally direct, using raw strength to overpower intricate techniques;
When engaged with the twin blades of Hiramekarei, Shiyu released an immense amount of chakra, creating a massive energy blade identical in shape but vastly scaled up;
Against Tsuranami, his slashes carried the precision and finesse of a surgeon's scalpel;
While fighting Samehada, Shiyu concentrated his chakra to the utmost, imbuing it with his own will, rendering him utterly impervious to Samehada's chakra-draining nature.
As time passed, Shiyu Uchiha deciphered the tactics and true strength of the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist and had already analyzed most of their sword techniques. He then entered his hunting mode. At the same time, the Seven Swords gradually began to calm down, and thoughts of retreat surfaced in their minds.
Shiyu then cleverly combined sword techniques with the Body Flicker Technique. His figure vanished from the spot in an instant, only to reappear behind an enemy in the next moment. His blade fell swiftly, spilling blood across the ground as one opponent fell in an instant. At the same time, he followed up with a second slash, wounding another enemy.
As the battle continued, Shiyu gradually revealed his true power, taking the initiative in the attack. During this offensive, he closed his eyes, then suddenly opened them, revealing the mysterious and powerful Mangekyo Sharingan.
Empowered by the immense Dōkuriki of his Mangekyo, his speed and attack power surged once again. His figure flickered rapidly, and where his blade passed, two more enemies cried out in pain before collapsing lifelessly. The last remaining enemy was also wounded by his fierce assault, retreating in a battered and pitiful state.
Finally, after a fierce and heart-pounding battle, only four enemies remained, hastily fleeing the scene. However, Shiyu gave them no chance to catch their breath, locking his gaze on Raiga, who was in the best condition among the four, and pursued him relentlessly like a shadow.
Just at that moment, Shiyu Uchiha's personal guard arrived on the battlefield.
Seeing the situation before him, Shiyu Uchiha issued orders with decisiveness to split their forces into two groups—one to pursue the two injured enemies, and the other to assist him in surrounding and eliminating Raiga Kurosuki, the wielder of the Lightning Sword.
With everyone working together, all enemies were soon subdued or killed. This brought the fierce battle to a successful conclusion.
After an intense and heart-pounding confrontation, the operation to hunt the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist achieved a significant victory.
Regrettably, the leader of the group, the cunning Suikazan Houton, had seized the opportunity to fuse with the Samehada, using the environment to escape amid the chaos. However, all other members of the Seven Swords had met their end. Moreover, the precious Shinobi Blades had been successfully sealed, ensuring they could not be summoned back by the enemy.
During the fierce battle, Shiyu Uchiha had the opportunity to witness and experience firsthand the exquisite sword techniques used in combat. Especially his self-developed sword style, [Tanlang], based on the power of the Sharingan, had revealed its potential in combat for the first time and was beginning to take shape.
However, if this unique sword technique were to become more refined and powerful, it would require Shiyu Uchiha to achieve a deeper understanding and mastery of the Mangekyo Sharingan's Dōkuriki.
Immediately after completing the mission, Shiyu Uchiha hurried back to the village to report the details and results of the operation to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. On his way back, a mysterious piece of news reached him—Obito Uchiha was reported to have possibly died.
Upon receiving this sudden information, Shiyu Uchiha fell into deep thought. After careful consideration, he resolutely made a crucial decision—to personally head to the front lines, where battle was raging, to investigate the truth. However, he would first need to return to the village and officially report the mission before proceeding.
Although Hiruzen did not wish for Shiyu Uchiha to continue gaining further military achievements, as the Uchiha Clan's power had been steadily growing, causing him unease, the current war situation was unusually tense, and the pressure on Konoha Village was immense—leaving no room for delay.
After weighing the pros and cons, Hiruzen had no choice but to deploy Shiyu Uchiha to the front lines, hoping he could assist Jiraiya in resisting the powerful experts from Kiri. Meanwhile, to minimize Shiyu's accomplishments, this time around, he placed Shiyu under Jiraiya's command.
Of course, hidden behind this decision might have been Hiruzen's own hidden agenda—to take this opportunity to wear down Shiyu Uchiha's Mangekyo Sharingan Dōkuriki.
Faced with Hiruzen's seemingly reasonable yet suspiciously calculated request, Shiyu Uchiha secretly sneered inwardly. Thus, when facing Hiruzen, he deliberately feigned visible reluctance. Furrowing his brows slightly and revealing a hint of discontent in his eyes, he muttered, "This is truly a troublesome matter..."
However, Hiruzen, being a seasoned Hokage with extensive experience, keenly detected the thoughts hidden within Shiyu's mind. He then began to earnestly counsel him, describing the bright future and immense benefits awaiting after completing the mission, while continuously preaching the Will of Fire.
As Hiruzen's words continued to flow, Shiyu's originally tense expression gradually softened, and the resistance in his eyes slowly transformed into a glimmer of greed.
After a long pause, Shiyu Uchiha gave a slow nod, accepting the mission before turning and walking out, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi alone with his thoughts.
The moment Shiyu Uchiha stepped out of the Hokage's office, the greed in his eyes vanished without a trace. He returned home briefly to take care of things, then headed straight to the battlefield.
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