Chapter 19
In chaotic times, kill the Holy Mother first!
Chapter 19 In chaotic times, kill the Holy Mother first!
"here we go!"
Uchiha Jin's smile was warm, so warm that it seemed almost unreal, like a snowflake drifting in a gentle spring breeze, but the chill in it, though subtle, was deeply comforting.
no way!
I won't be at ease until you're dead!
While smilingly watching Shisui, who still seemed somewhat dazed on the arena, Uchiha Jin's killing intent grew stronger.
Yes.
Although Uchiha Jin had temporarily fooled the politically clueless Shisui with some rhetoric, if Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, those two old schemers, were to "guide him through the maze," then the sword of Kotoamatsukami, the sword of Damocles, would inevitably fall upon his head again sooner or later.
Therefore, before this sharp sword falls, Uchiha Jin must create a time gap, and the first thing to do is to stir up trouble.
The inexplicably tense atmosphere, the eager Uchiha clan, and the grand tournament with an unknown purpose—while these methods weren't particularly sophisticated, they were enough to make the Hokage lineage hesitant to act rashly for the time being.
During this period, Uchiha Jin naturally needed to further enhance the clan's foundation, while also improving his own strength.
The most important point is...
Let death's pronouncement arrive sooner!
Uchiha Jin forcibly suppressed the killing intent in his heart and gave a barely perceptible nod to Uchiha Sogen on the arena.
Uchiha Shisui was also sizing up the middle-aged man in front of him who was emanating a subtle hostility, quickly recalling all the information about this man in his mind.
Uchiha Munen!
An elite Jonin of the Uchiha clan who was active in the early stages of the Third Shinobi World War, he was extremely skilled in the combined tactics of ninja tool throwing and fire release, and his name, Flame Demon, was well-known in Kirigakure.
Unfortunately, during a large-scale encounter with the Mistkage, Uchiha Munen received special attention from the Hozuki and Kaguya clans.
Although he miraculously survived, Uchiha Sogen was forced to step down due to internal injuries. After the Third Shinobi World War, he retired completely and devoted all his energy to raising his son.
But... Zongxian's son?
Although Shisui vaguely sensed that something was wrong, it was clear that Uchiha Munen was not going to give him any time to think.
"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!!!"
A raging sea of fire, as powerful as a tsunami, erupted from Uchiha Sogen's mouth, pressing down on the tiny Uchiha Shisui. Its terrifying aura seemed to burn the entire world to ashes.
If one hadn't witnessed it with their own eyes, it would be hard to imagine that fire-style techniques could be wielded so skillfully. No wonder he is a terrifying man known as the "Flame Demon."
Uchiha Shisui was also slightly impressed. It was astonishing that an elderly man who was already semi-retired could unleash such a terrifying aura. The family's foundation was indeed far beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
It's a pity... we're not on the same path!
Uchiha Shisui's figure was completely engulfed by flames, but at this moment no one was worried about it. How could "Shisui of the Body Flicker" be just a name without substance?
really!
Seven or eight phantoms suddenly appeared on the arena at the same time. Each phantom perfectly avoided the attack range of the sea of fire and rushed towards Uchiha Munen, who was holding a long sword.
The opponent did not form the opposing hand seals, so this is not a simple training match!
Uchiha Shisui was now completely certain that the "Flame Demon" in front of him truly wanted to kill him.
Even Uchiha Shisui, who had made a name for himself in the Fourth Shinobi World War and did not intend to reveal his Mangekyou Sharingan, dared not be careless.
Fire Release: Red Phoenix Claw!
Six kunai wrapped in phoenix flames blocked Uchiha Munen's movement route like the claws of a divine dragon.
"Innocent!"
Uchiha Sogen's gaze grew even colder, and the long sword he raised once again burst into flames. Unlike the astonishingly high temperature before, this time the flames released a bright light, and the dazzling firelight dispelled the shadows on the ground.
Uchiha Style: Firefly Light!
Shisui was also a master of the Uchiha-style swordsmanship. As his opponent knocked down all the kunai, he used a quick movement to follow up with a move called "Uchiha-style: Sword Leap Flame" and closed in again.
Such powerful chakra control and such exquisite Uchiha-style swordsmanship impressed even Uchiha Sogen, a senior figure in the field.
If it were a senior instructing a junior, Uchiha Munen would obviously not mind sharing all his knowledge, but recalling the special identity of the person in front of him as an Anbu member...
Mastering the art of shuriken!
Uchiha Style: Sun Halo Dance!
Uchiha Style: Flash Cut!
Without holding back, the infamous "Flame Demon," who left his mark in the Third Shinobi World War, has now been completely "resurrected" on the arena!
however……
Uchiha Shisui, who had seemed to be in grave danger, suddenly transformed, weaving nimbly through the impenetrable net of swords, his kunai, barely a foot long, reaching out strangely towards Uchiha Sogen's brow.
"They really are a family of good-for-nothings!"
Watching the two who were now in opposite positions of attack and defense, Uchiha Jin below the arena revealed a hint of mockery in his eyes.
Even when facing an enemy who truly wanted to kill him, Uchiha Shisui still left room for maneuver in his moves.
In a battle of this caliber, holding back naturally comes at a price. If the two continue this high-intensity close combat, then the outcome is not hard to predict.
Uchiha Shisui won a pyrrhic victory with severe injuries, while Uchiha Muneaki was either dying or defeated!
They had to consider the so-called kinship, the attitude of the clan's higher-ups, and even more so, the thoughts of the Hokage lineage...
Even though he himself would suffer severe injuries, Uchiha Shisui still seemed unwilling to kill his opponent, and even seemed to be hoping that the elders on the podium would announce the results in advance.
She truly is a saint!
Just as Uchiha Shisui had hoped, Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Fugaku both stood up on the platform.
but!
Just as Uchiha Setsuna and Uchiha Fugaku were trying to stop the already decided match, Uchiha Sogen on the stage and Uchiha Jin below the stage simultaneously revealed a strange smile.
"Do you know what?"
Uchiha Sogen struggled to fend off the flaming blades attacking from all directions, but his gaze pierced through the exploding sparks and stared directly into Uchiha Shisui's crimson eyes. He spoke softly in a voice barely audible between the two of them.
"In times of chaos, killing the Holy Mother is the first thing to do; you truly deserve to die!"
Before anyone knew it, the long sword in Uchiha Sogen's hand was already covered with strange flame patterns. As he uttered his last words, it exploded with a blinding light like the sun, and the scorching heat that exploded instantly covered the entire arena.
Rumble!
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(End of this chapter)