Naruto Shadow Mage - Chapter 90
“Shadow Imitation Technique?”
“Is it Yoru?”
Suddenly seeing the ANBU from the Hidden Mist attacking from both directions come to an abrupt halt, Kakashi’s forehead was already drenched in cold sweat, especially because of the sharp kunai in the hand of the ANBU behind him. Although it didn’t pierce Kakashi’s back, the faint sting still made him very uneasy!
It wasn’t until Yoru’s voice slowly reached his ears that Kakashi, who had taken a sharp breath, came back to his senses.
Looking around, Kakashi saw that the shadows of the ANBU in front and behind were connected to an extended shadow. Kakashi glanced at Yoru with the corner of his eye, filled with gratitude but still speaking harshly:
“Shadow, I don’t need your help in this fight!”
“Get out of my way!”
“Alright!”
Shrugging in Kakashi’s direction, Yoru, whose face was hidden behind a mask, revealed a harmless smile. He then truly released the Shadow Imitation Technique, catching Kakashi off guard and causing him to engage once again in a difficult battle with the two ANBU from the Hidden Mist. The situation remained challenging.
“Brute,” who had just heard Yoru’s team strategy, now saw Yoru and Kakashi bickering. Rolling his eyes helplessly, he asked, “Shadow, didn’t you say this was a team battle? Thunder had such a good chance to kill the enemy, why did you let them go?”
“Teamwork is teamwork, but if they don’t appreciate it, what can I do?”
Looking innocently at Brute, Yoru showed no guilt and turned his gaze to Uchiha Shisui, saying, “Look at Shun, he can still handle the target even without my help. Thunder’s situation is different. I helped him out of goodwill, and he scolded me. If it were you, what would you do?”
“Besides, I’m quite vengeful!”
“Brute, do you see the injury on my shoulder?”
“If it weren’t for Thunder indiscriminately using his S-rank technique, Chidori, on me, my injury would have healed by now instead of being like this!”
Listening to Yoru recount his grievances with Kakashi, Brute pouted and decided not to interfere in Yoru and Kakashi’s feud anymore.
Anyway, the current situation was under control. They just needed to wait for Uchiha Shisui to finish off the two remaining ANBU from the Hidden Mist. With Kakashi being ungrateful and scolding Yoru, even Brute felt a bit uncomfortable. So, Yoru’s small harmless act was something Brute chose to ignore.
After setting aside Kakashi’s ungratefulness, Brute paid no attention to whether Kakashi was struggling.
At this time, Yoru shifted his gaze to Uchiha Shisui. Seeing Shun suppressing the two ANBU from the Hidden Mist, Yoru also admired Shisui’s combat prowess.
Compared to Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui was undoubtedly much more outstanding.
However, despite Shisui’s dominance over the two ANBU from the Hidden Mist, he still needed some time to resolve the battle.
Calculating the time in his mind, Yoru thought that if this dragged on too long, it might expose the existence of Team Blade, which would be detrimental to the mission assigned by the Fourth Hokage. So, instead of helping the struggling and ungrateful Kakashi, Yoru decided to act while Shisui was still engaged with the two ANBU.
“Shadow Shuriken!”
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
Yoru threw just two shurikens, utilizing Shadow Clone Jutsu to perform the ‘no-sign’ Shadow Shuriken, achieving a perfect result.
Those two ANBU from the Hidden Mist were indeed in a dire situation. Facing Shisui head-on, they also had to guard against Yoru and others in secret.
When Yoru and Shisui first took down two Jonin-level ANBU from the Hidden Mist, their best choice would have been to retreat.
Failing to retreat in time, the remaining ANBU from the Hidden Mist naturally had the resolve to fight to the death.
Thinking that even if they died, they would drag the Konoha shinobi down with them.
So, while secretly guarding against Yoru and Brute, the ANBU fighting Shisui planned to use their secret technique to unleash their potential. But who would have thought that just a second before they could perform their secret technique, Yoru suddenly threw two Shadow Shurikens!
Seeing the Shadow Shurikens thrown by Yoru flying in a curved trajectory, the two ANBU from the Hidden Mist initially looked down on it!
“Pah, just two shurikens!”
“Who do they think they’re kidding?”
“They think we can’t dodge shurikens?”
“I’ll dodge!”
“Whoosh!”
“Whoosh!”
With contemptuous thoughts, the two ANBU from the Hidden Mist twisted their waists and successfully dodged Yoru’s Shadow Shurikens, smirking in satisfaction.
However, in the next second, the two ANBU couldn’t smile anymore!
Because while they dodged Yoru’s Shadow Shurikens, the shurikens pinned their shadows to the ground, successfully immobilizing them!
Uchiha Shisui saw this and didn’t waste any time with the ANBU. Holding his short sword, he used the Body Flicker Technique!
With two swift sounds, Shisui swiftly killed the two ANBU from the Hidden Mist and then returned to Yoru’s side, praising, “Yoru, I didn’t expect your support skills to be so excellent besides your combat abilities. The Nara Clan’s Binding Technique is truly divine in your hands. Thanks a lot!”
“Captain, no need to be polite. Even without me, those two ANBU were just a matter of time.”
“Ha, interesting! Let’s not chat here; let’s help Thunder!”
“Okay!”
Hearing Shisui’s praise, Yoru couldn’t help but click his tongue secretly, thinking about the significant difference between Shisui and Kakashi.
Look at Shisui’s poise, and then look at Kakashi!
Completely not in the same league!
But since Shisui had ordered to help Kakashi, Yoru couldn’t just stand by. Moreover, Shisui’s speed was much faster than Yoru’s, and as soon as he finished speaking, he used the Body Flicker Technique to assist Kakashi by blocking an ANBU from the Hidden Mist. But who could have imagined that Shisui’s appearance made Kakashi pause?
“Shisui already took down two ANBU from the Hidden Mist so quickly?”
“Damn it!”
“It seems like I’m the only one dragging down Team Blade. Even Yoru performed better than me, how is that possible?”
Getting distracted in battle is undoubtedly a low-level mistake!
But Kakashi, being too proud, made a fatal error!
So immediately, the ANBU from the Hidden Mist fighting Kakashi saw a perfect opportunity for a sneak attack. Unfortunately, with Brute and Yoru watching, Kakashi’s life was certainly not in danger. The brute quickly used a C-rank Earth Release technique, unexpectedly killing the ANBU preparing to attack Kakashi.
Since Earth Release techniques generally have a wide range, Yoru, seeing Brute using Earth Release, used the Shadow Imitation Technique to extend his shadow, connecting it to Kakashi’s shadow, and quickly jumped out of Brute’s Earth Release range, dragging Kakashi with him.
Despite Yoru and Brute’s continuous assistance, Kakashi still felt utterly humiliated.
Almost immediately after being saved, Kakashi thought:
“How embarrassing, being saved by Yoru again!”
“If Yoru calls me senpai in the future, wouldn’t that be a mockery?”
Feeling deeply ashamed, Kakashi sighed and prepared to return to Yoru and the others.
Just as Kakashi was about to ask Yoru to release the Shadow Imitation Technique, Yoru’s voice suddenly echoed in Kakashi’s mind, not only leaving Kakashi dumbfounded but also making Yoru, who was looking at Kakashi’s surprised eyes, stand still in shock!
“Senpai, do you think I’m mocking you?”
“Huh?”
“That’s not right! How am I communicating with you?”
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