Naruto: The Fall of the Uchiha - Chapter 78
Talking reason with a Uchiha? Even Hashirama Senju could understand this, yet Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other ninja clans in Konoha seem utterly clueless about it.
No!
Watching Asuma Sarutobi and Kakashi Hatake charging towards him, a mocking smile appeared on Uchiha Jin’s face.
They aren’t clueless; they are just scared…
Scared of their own weakness!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The sharp sound of wind chakra slicing through the air grew louder, accompanied by the unique sharpness of chakra-forged metal, as Asuma’s seemingly bulky yet explosively powerful body approached in an instant.
Even though Kakashi hadn’t discussed tactics with Asuma beforehand, their years of camaraderie and combat experience made it so that the kunai in his hands had already locked onto Uchiha Jin’s escape routes.
Above and below, left and right!
They had locked down all of Uchiha Jin’s angles for advancing or retreating!
However.
Three scarlet tomoe had already appeared in Uchiha Jin’s eyes. Everything before him seemed to freeze under the powerful, dynamic vision of the Sharingan.
What seemed like perfect coordination and lightning speed would be inescapable for a normal person, requiring absolute strength to break through.
Therefore!
Susanoo?
Hiss~
Even in this life-or-death struggle, a trace of excitement flickered in Uchiha Jin’s eyes.
Within the web of wind and lightning chakra blades, Uchiha Jin merely sidestepped slightly, effortlessly grabbing both Asuma and Kakashi’s wrists.
And then, without hesitation, he pulled them apart!
“What!”
“What!”
Disbelief filled Asuma and Kakashi’s eyes, but an irresistible force slammed them into each other before they could react further.
The pain from the impact hadn’t even registered before a powerful kick sent them both flying, sliding across the ground for several meters.
After rolling to dissipate the force, the two elite jonins managed to stop themselves by jamming their kunai into the ground.
“What incredible speed! What terrifying strength!”
As they regained their composure, Asuma and Kakashi exchanged a glance, instantly sharing the information they’d gleaned.
This wasn’t the body of an ordinary person. Even Might Guy, a taijutsu master, couldn’t compare to such raw physical power.
They also felt Uchiha Jin’s contempt, as if he didn’t take them seriously at all, like an elder toying with children.
And indeed, that was the case.
Having sent them flying, Uchiha Jin didn’t pursue further, standing calmly and beckoning them with a mocking gesture.
“Come on, keep dancing!”
“Kakashi!”
Determination flashed in Asuma’s eyes. After exchanging a glance with Kakashi, he charged again, gripping his chakra blades.
Chakra Blade: True One Slash!
Infusing a large amount of wind chakra into his blades, the blue chakra blade gleamed as Asuma launched a fierce attack, weaving a tight web of strikes.
However.
With just Asuma attacking, even with the extended reach and enhanced speed from the chakra blades, the dynamic vision of the Sharingan made it seem full of openings.
Uchiha Jin danced like a butterfly within the deadly web of blades, dodging each strike by the slimmest margin.
He missed by just a little each time, but everyone knew that even this small difference represented a terrifying gap.
Only Asuma’s chaotic, rage-filled strikes were swatted away by Uchiha Jin as if brushing off the dust.
This wasn’t just about raw taijutsu strength but combat skill honed through countless battles.
“Damn it!”
Asuma’s anger intensified under this humiliating toying, but deep down, his eyes remained cold.
It was time!
As Asuma’s internal countdown hit zero, he abruptly stopped and retreated, forming hand seals as he slid back.
Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!
A cloud of hot ash spewed from Asuma’s mouth, blanketing the area around Uchiha Jin like artillery shells.
“So this is the only Fire Release that can hit the enemy?”
Feeling the searing ash and the fire chakra ready to ignite it, Uchiha Jin’s eyes gleamed with interest.
Indeed.
Asuma’s attacks weren’t as simple as they seemed. The previous web of blade strikes was meant to confuse Uchiha Jin’s vision.
Now, the ash and imminent explosion of Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning added another layer, knowing that pure taijutsu would be ineffective against the Sharingan’s dynamic vision.
The ash cloud obscured vision, the explosion disrupted senses, and Kakashi’s hidden Chidori (Lightning Cutter) prepared to strike!
As the fire chakra ignited the ash, a blinding flash lit up the area!
The sound of a thousand birds chirping echoed, and lightning flashed in all directions, illuminating the fiery world.
“Die!”
Uchiha Jin always thought he wasn’t interested in battle, preferring overwhelming strength. But at this moment, he realized…
Dancing on the edge of a blade, leaping between life and death, brought a satisfied smile to his face.
But…
You started it with ninjutsu!
The suppressed heart yearning for freedom amidst the ash and flames, Uchiha Jin crossed his hands in front of him.
Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!
Massive amounts of fire chakra transformed into scorching flames, spewing from Uchiha Jin’s mouth in a powerful breath.
The roaring flames turned the surroundings into a sea of fire, crashing forward like a tsunami.
“Not good!”
Asuma and Kakashi, who had planned to trap Uchiha Jin, immediately halted their actions. Joining the arriving Anbu, they quickly formed hand seals.
Tiger – Serpent – Tiger – Serpent – Tiger – Serpent!
Water Release: Water Formation Wall!
Though it was just a B-rank Fire Release technique, under Uchiha Jin’s terrifying strength, it required two ninja teams’ combined Water Release to barely counter it.
Cold sweat dripped from Asuma and Kakashi’s foreheads as they realized a terrifying truth.
What kind of monster are we facing?
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