Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Chapter 169 A Flash of Lightning

The moment the sword's momentum and killing intent merged, Uchiha Hikaru opened his eyes, his right hand swiftly drawing his sword, a faint black light flashing across the blade.

It looked ordinary, but Uchiha Chiri's expression changed slightly as she stared in astonishment at the thin line in front of the girl.

His own eye technique illusion was actually shattered!

Before Uchiha Chiri could make any attempt to remedy the situation, Uchiha Hikaru used the gap to reconnect with himself, drawing his consciousness back to his body.

At the same time, Uchiha Chiri on the opposite side also regained consciousness, blood flowed from his left eye, and his eye was in excruciating pain, as if two knives had been stabbed into it.

Without the slightest hesitation, Uchiha Chiri leaped back, simultaneously raising his hands to form hand seals and create a shadow clone to prevent being intercepted by the opponent's space-time jutsu.

I lost this battle!

Uchiha Hikari did not pursue, because that burst of energy also made her feel very bad. She felt as if her body had been hollowed out, and she even swayed and almost fell to the ground.

Immediately afterward, her wrist was grabbed, and her body was thrown backward. Then, a powerful restraint rushed in, wrapped around her body, and pulled her back.

The ones who came to the rescue were Tamura Hiroshi and Uzumaki Kushina, who was behind them.

Mifune, who had been acting as a witness, looked at the girl who had been pulled back by the Kongo Seal with suspicion. Just now, the girl seemed to have unleashed the power of man and sword as one, but it was very weak and brief, and he could not be sure.

"Zhili!"

Uchiha Myokage, who personally came out to meet Uchiha Chiri, was deeply shocked when he saw his girlfriend's bloodshot eyes.

This is the first time we've seen Chiri's eye technique broken. Is it really that powerful to have eyes that have merged with two kaleidoscopes?

"She is very strong. Not only is her Kaleidoscope powerful, but she has also reached the level of a swordsman, just like Sakumo-senpai."

Uchiha Osamu, his face deathly pale, quickly recounted that the girl was more powerful than he had expected, and that the feeling he got from that sword strike was very similar to the burst of power of White Fang.

"Swordsman!"

Uchiha Myōkyō's pupils contracted sharply. He knew from the intelligence that the girl's swordsmanship was very strong, but he really didn't expect it to have reached the level of Sakumo Hatake.

With swordsmanship at the level of a sword master like White Fang, plus the Mangekyou Sharingan, how exactly was this monster cultivated?

Shocked, Uchiha Myōkyō did not linger there. He helped Uchiha Chiri back quickly and had a medical ninja treat and soothe the injury to his eyes.

"It's finally our turn."

At the same time, Uchiha Naka, who had been watching the battle with his arms crossed, revealed a sinister expression, determined to have some fun today.

"Yes, it's finally our turn."

Tamura Hao maintained his signature gentle smile. Although he had cooperated with the Uchiha clan, his partners were his father-in-law and Fugaku-kun; the others were none of his concern.

Not to mention that this person was on the list given by Mr. Fugaku.

Uchiha Naka did not underestimate his opponent in the slightest. Knowing that his opponent was not weak, he decisively used two of his eye techniques.

Black flames appeared and condensed into two long swords in his hands.

"Amaterasu, Kagutsuchi!"

Tamura Hiroshi understood that the other party's eye techniques must be Amaterasu and Kagutsuchi, just like Mirai Nisuke's eye techniques. The effects of the two eye techniques were also quite good.

Moreover, this miniaturized condensation method consumes less pupil power and puts much less strain on the eyes, making it quite practical.

At the same time, Amaterasu flames are quite troublesome. Once you get tainted by them, it's hard to resist unless you shed a layer of skin, especially Amaterasu flames that have been controlled and transformed by Kagutsuchi.

At least the Vajra Armor transformed by the Ape Demon should not be able to withstand it; that indestructible body is mainly designed to counter physical attacks.

Simply put, the Ape Demon has maxed out physical resistance, but its magic resistance is relatively average.

However, Tamura Hiroshi was very confident in his speed and would never let the Amaterasu flames touch him.

Just like when Sasuke Uchiha faced Aya Yotsuki in the future Fourth Shinobi World War, even with Amaterasu's flames, it would be difficult for him to lock onto the Fourth Raikage.

If Ye Yue Ai hadn't been so clueless, she wouldn't have burned her hand and ultimately had to lose her arm.

With lightning crackling around him, Tamura Hao stared intently at Uchiha Naka, who was dozens of meters away, locking onto him firmly.

Uchiha Naka also locked onto Tamura Hao. He had read the man's information, especially his performance in the Chunin Exams, and he was indeed a troublesome person.

Moreover, given the amazing performances of the three girls before, he would not underestimate his opponent this time.

However, he was confident in himself, not only because of his kaleidoscope skills, but also because of his understanding of this person's methods. He had already thought of a way to deal with him, which was why he took the initiative to fight.

But the way the boy attacked next surprised him; it wasn't what the intelligence had predicted.

"A lightning flash!"

With a flash of lightning, Tamura Hiroshi's body darted past Uchiha Naka, and at the same time, his 2.6-meter-long Masamune sword followed with a horizontal slash, now adorned with the Chidori Shock Blade, making it extremely powerful in its cutting.

"A fine knife!"

Mifune, who was watching from the sidelines, had his eyes light up instantly. He was not only impressed by the sword, but also by the swordsmanship he had just witnessed.

It's so fast!

The basic moves are clearly Iaijutsu and Shunpo, but they have been improved and even sublimated, resulting in a faster burst speed.

Clearly, the sword technique concept the boy had mentioned earlier has been realized, further integrating the nature of lightning into the sword technique.

This strike was far more refined than the one the young man used in their last duel.

Moreover, that sword was no ordinary sword; it was definitely a superior sword to Kurosawa's own.

This young man is indeed the future of swordsmanship!

"Shadow Clone Technique".

Tamura Hao turned to look at Uchiha Naka, who had been cut in half at the waist, and found that his body had turned into mist and exploded. It was obviously not his real body, but a shadow clone.

The real Uchiha Naka transformed into a ninja tool bag, and was quite cunning and cautious.

Uchiha Naka, who had revealed his true form, touched his waist and abdomen, both surprised and furious.

If he hadn't been cautious and created a shadow clone to impersonate himself before the battle, that last strike would have been fatal.

This made him recall Fugaku Uchiha's words, which further enraged him.

"You are worthy of my divine power."

Suppressing his shock and anger, Uchiha Naka decisively unleashed his chakra and ocular power, creating the first form of Susanoo to protect himself within it.

That wasn't all; he also used his eye technique to create Amaterasu flames that covered the entire Susanoo, forming a cloak of flames.

According to intelligence, that brat is only good at close combat and has no ranged combat skills. As long as the opponent dares to get close, he will burn them to ashes with Amaterasu.

"Thunderbolt Flash - Infinite Combo!"

Tamura Hao unleashed the Thunder Flash again, this time with an enhanced version of the infinite combo. His figure transformed into a bolt of lightning, rapidly slashing around the massive Susanoo. Even the Amaterasu flames were cleaved in two, and the Susanoo's bones could not withstand this sharpness.

This move was inspired by the first move of the Thunder Breathing technique from Demon Slayer, and he created it by combining it with techniques such as Shunpo, Iaijutsu, Body Flicker Technique, Chidori Shock Blade, and Chidori Divine Speed.

It was also enhanced with the sharpness of sword intent, which even the first stage of Susanoo could not withstand.

As for the Amaterasu Flame, the Masamune Longsword was a full two and a half meters long, enough for him to keep a safe distance.

Of course, he was also unable to harm Uchiha Naka, who was protected inside Susanoo.

But it doesn't matter, as long as Susanoo is shattered, it can be killed.

With his current physical condition and the blessing of the immortal magic seal, he can maintain this burst of power for a long time.

It wouldn't be a problem to do at least a hundred or so.

"hateful!"

Seeing Susanoo's bones being swiftly severed by the opponent, Uchiha Naka was filled with shock, anger, and even a touch of fear.

How could that brat be so powerful?

Without daring to be negligent, he once again unleashed his chakra and ocular power to enhance Susanoo, forcibly raising it to the second stage.

The muscular form of chakra attached to the skeleton further enhanced the size of Susanoo.

In the end, he even used Amaterasu flames to create two huge flaming swords, which he held in Susanoo's hands, and controlled Susanoo to swing the swords and counterattack.

At this point, he couldn't care less about the side effects of such an outburst. If he didn't unleash it now, he would perish here. Even using the forbidden technique Izanagi might not save his life.

Unfortunately, Susanoo's reaction speed was far too slow to keep up with Tamura Hao's current speed. Susanoo was slashed with wounds, which were quickly repaired, but the consumption of energy was increasing.

If this continues, Uchiha Naka will be dragged down sooner or later.

You've surpassed me!

Mifune, who was witnessing from the sidelines, couldn't help but sigh. The boy had already reached the same level of swordsmanship as himself, and with the addition of other factors, if they were to fight again, it would probably be his turn to lose.

He could easily defeat his opponent a year ago, but he was surpassed in just one year. He's truly a prodigy.

However, this further proves that the other party is the future of swordsmanship. Perhaps he will eventually become a sword saint, which is the highest honor among samurai, a status that completely surpasses that of a sword master.

"Another S-rank swordsmanship technique!"

The others, including Ye Yue Ai, remarked that this was yet another completely new sword technique.

Although it appears to be a fusion of sword techniques, it is still quite extraordinary. Not just anyone can achieve this, let alone an S-rank one.

Despite his exhaustion, Uchiha Hikaru maintained his Mangekyou Sharingan and watched the battle intently, but a sense of defeat inevitably crept into his heart once again.

How come that villain invented a new kind of swordsmanship?

It took me a long time to learn the Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique before, and now another one has come along, and it's just as powerful.

"That scoundrel tricked me again!"

Kushina Uzumaki muttered to herself, while Vanilla Uzumaki beside her was brimming with pride.

That's her master, her master is the best!

Compared to the joy of the Cloud Village side, the Konoha camp on the other side was not so happy.

Uchiha Myokyo turned to look at Uchiha Fugaku, his expression questioning.

Most of the information they had about Tamura Hao came from Uchiha Fugaku, but this method had not been mentioned in previous intelligence reports.

"He didn't use this kind of swordsmanship during the Chunin Exams last time."

Fugaku Uchiha said helplessly, feeling quite shocked and even a little jealous.

"I hadn't used it last time."

On the other side, Kurenai Yuhi chimed in, saying that she had also watched the Chunin Exams, including the final battle in the Forest of Death and the subsequent tournaments.

These are all novel methods that I've never seen used by ninjas from Kumogakure before.

Konoha collects information on the ninjutsu of all the major ninja villages. They know this without being told, but at least they have records of the powerful ones.

However, none of the methods used by that young man were recorded. In fact, according to Tsunade, the Seven-Day Breathing Technique was created by him.

This talent is truly astonishing.

With a snap, Uchiha Naka's Susanoo's right arm was severed, and before it even hit the ground, it disintegrated into chakra and vanished.

"Fugaku!"

Uchiha Meikyo looked at Uchiha Fugaku. Naka was clearly no match for that boy, and the strain of such an outburst was immense. If this continued, before the boy could completely shatter Susanoo, Uchiha Naka would be worn down by the enormous consumption of Susanoo.

Fugaku Uchiha didn't say much, and used the Body Flicker Technique to rush to the battlefield.

He rushed close without saying much, unleashing his eye power and chakra to create his own Susanoo.

Perhaps because it did not incorporate the Seven-Tails' chakra, the pure Susanoo was not the scarlet red used in Takigakure last time, but a dark red.

Even so, Fugaku Uchiha's Susanoo was a level stronger than that of Naka Uchiha and Pazu Uchiha, reaching the third stage. He had the Tengu armor on his body and a huge axe in his hand.

This is the result of the power of the first generation of cells in that arm, which not only greatly reduces the burden on the eyes, but also significantly reduces the consumption of energy by the body.

He stretched out his huge, empty hand, grabbed Uchiha Naka Susanoo's shoulder, and flung it backward.

"How is that possible?"

With his eyes already covered in blood, Uchiha Naka stared at the enormous Susanoo, filled with disbelief and almost driven mad by jealousy.

How could Fugaku be that strong?

"Fugaku-kun, you've gone a bit too far!"

He leaped back, trying to ease the soreness in his body, while looking up at the Susanoo that was at least thirty meters tall.

That's a bit of an exaggeration.

"Hao Jun, you must have some new tricks up your sleeve."

Fugaku Uchiha, inside Susanoo, crossed his arms and stared at the boy opposite him, displaying the arrogance characteristic of the Uchiha.

I won last time, and I will win this time too.

While you're improving and growing, I, Fugaku Uchiha, haven't been idle either.

He had been using the Seven-Tails' chakra to harmonize the three powers in his arm, which greatly fused the three bloodline powers within him, and even enhanced the power of the First Hokage's cells.

That is why he was able to develop Susanoo to the third stage and sustain it without relying on the Seven-Tails' chakra.

"There is another trick, but it will take some time to prepare."

Tamura Hao nodded; his cultivation achievements were certainly not limited to just a flash of lightning.

"I have plenty of time."

Fugaku Uchiha maintained his arrogance, determined to suppress all enemies with absolute power.

"In that case, I hope Mr. Fugaku won't regret it later."

Tamura Hao smiled. Since Fugaku-kun was so sincerely seeking defeat, he, Tamura Hao, would naturally do him a favor.

After catching his breath, he separated the Vajra Ruyi Armor from his body and restored it to the form of the Ape Demon. Then he and the Ape Demon formed a hand seal together.

"Inuzuka-ryu Human-Beast Hybrid Transformation Technique!"

The two bodies merged, and Tamura Hao's figure instantly grew to 1.96 meters tall. His originally smooth white hair turned into wild, unruly hair, just like Uchiha Madara's. Below the twin dragons on his back, the head of the Monkey King appeared.

This is a transformation he made using the Inuzuka family's transformation technique, combined with the Sage Art Seal as a medium to temporarily merge with Enma, gaining Enma's indestructible body characteristics, further increasing his size, strength, and speed.

That wasn't all. After the fusion stabilized, Tamura Hao used the Seven-Day Breathing Technique and boosted his activity to the limit of the seventh level in one go.

He can now perfectly bear the fifth activity, but with the help of the ape demon's indestructible properties, he can bear the seventh activity, and his strength has increased by a lot.

The chakra within the Three Yang Seal erupted in full force, pushing the Chidori Speed ​​to its absolute limit.

"Fugaku-kun, you're the first person fortunate enough to witness this move, so please don't die!"

Once his condition stabilized, Tamura Hao looked up at the head of Susanoo.

Although he couldn't see Fugaku Uchiha because of the obstruction caused by Susanoo's chakra, he knew that Fugaku Uchiha must be there.

Without hesitation, he stomped heavily on the ground, instantly appearing in front of Susanoo, his long, slender Masamune sword pointing straight at the sky.

"Eight slashes in one flash!"

Before Fugaku Uchiha could even use Susanoo's axe to block, eight sword lights flashed by almost simultaneously.

Immediately afterwards, Susanoo's abdomen was cut open, along with the body of Fugaku Uchiha inside.

This move is too fast, not only because it has five more strikes than the Three-Slash-One-Flash move, but also because of the increased speed of the strikes.

Three flashes mean three strikes in an instant, while eight flashes mean eight strikes in an instant, increasing the speed of the strikes by nearly three times.

Increased speed translates to increased power, and with the added enhancement of the Thousand Birds Shock Blade and sword intent, it becomes virtually indestructible.

Such a powerful slash would be difficult for even the third stage of Susanoo to withstand.

However, Fugaku Uchiha did not die. His shattered body suddenly became illusory for a moment before solidifying completely, without a scratch.

At the same time, Susanoo's axe slash forced Tamura Hao away, and his eye power and chakra erupted, allowing the hole in Susanoo's abdomen to repair itself quickly.

Tamura Hiroshi was not surprised by this scene; he already knew about the arm.

That's right, Fugaku Uchiha did use Izanagi.

Looking down at his gloved hand, Fugaku Uchiha could feel that one of the three-tomoe Sharingan eyes there had closed.

He was still shaken by the experience; the burst of power from that attack was too strong, even the third form of Susanoo couldn't withstand it, and he had truly died once.

Swordsmanship can reach this level?

"He did it! He really did it!"

Mifune, who was watching the match, was incredibly excited. That kid had actually perfected that move.

Back then, he could only unleash three strikes at once, but now he can unleash eight strikes in one go. His power has increased so much that he can even cut through such invincible ninjutsu creations.

too strong!

"Fugaku-kun is as strong as ever. I concede defeat in this round."

Tamura Hao sighed, then decisively dispelled the Seven-Day Breathing Technique and the Mixed Transformation Technique, and quickly retreated towards the Cloud Ninja camp.

Although the Eight-Slash Flash that had just erupted was exhilarating, it also put a considerable strain on him. His arms were almost numb, making it difficult to unleash another burst of power in the short term. At this moment, he could only retreat.

"Haojun, why are you so outstanding? It's making me want to kill you more and more!"

Watching the rapidly receding figure, Fugaku Uchiha muttered to himself, then retracted his Susanoo, pretending to be pale and severely injured as he retreated.

Now is not the time to severely damage and defeat the Cloud Ninja; we must wait until we have control of the ninja army here.

The victory he led was the perfect victory!

(End of this chapter)