Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 42 Defeat

Having circled around to the side, Wusheng spotted Shui Wuyue Qing and immediately launched an attack, his gleaming sword shooting out like an arrow released from a bow.

Mizuki Kiyoshi saw the sneak attack through the reflective ice crystal wall. Without thinking twice, he immediately formed a hand seal, but instead of using a new ninjutsu, he adjusted the ice crystal wall.

A two-inch-thick ice crystal wall suddenly extended from the large ice crystal wall. It didn't look thick, but it could actually withstand the explosive tags.

However, the sharpness of the Kusanagi sword exceeded Mizuki Kiyoshi's expectations. The sharp tip of the sword pierced through the ice wall and entered his body from the side of his waist.

Blood gushed out, and excruciating pain surged through him. Mizuki Kiyoshi could no longer maintain his ninjutsu, and the raging golden sea of ​​fire rapidly melted the thick ice crystal wall...

Mizuki Kiyoshi tilted her head to the side, her eyes filled with confusion and despair.

There's clearly no clone or anything like that, so how did this sword get here?

It's a pity, I still had many tricks up my sleeve.

The next moment, Wusheng drew his sword and quickly retreated.

Is the sword alive?

A flash of understanding crossed Mizuki Kiyoshi's eyes, followed by boundless rage.

Uchiha clan ninjas are already struggling in one-on-one fights, and to have an extra ally is just too much...

The next moment, surging golden flames engulfed Mizuki Kiyoshi, interrupting his thoughts. He was engulfed in flames, let out a scream, and then everything returned to calm.

Seeing the sea of ​​fire before him, Uchiha Gen took out a Uchiha-made soldier's ration pill from his ninja tool pouch and swallowed it.

Although the battle between the two was short, they consumed a great deal of chakra.

"Zhurong, absorb the flames."

"Yes, Master."

Zhu Rong swung his body and quickly flew into the sea of ​​fire, which rapidly shrank...

"Well done."

Looking at Wusheng flying back, Uchiha Gen praised him with a smile.

Wusheng circled around Uchiha Gen happily a few times before disappearing into his sword sheath.

Zhu Rong quickly absorbed the flames and flew back.

"You did very well too."

Zhu Rong happily rubbed against Uchiha Xuan's palm before returning to her left arm.

In fact, Zhu Rong's true form is not only about a foot long; this shape is simply for the purpose of concealment.

After glancing at the charred corpse, Uchiha Gen vanished from his spot in a flash, quickly arriving at his subordinates' battle position following the sounds of the battle.

This scene depicts Kurenai Yuhi battling a female Kirigakure ninja.

After glancing at the battle situation, Uchiha Gen did not make a move, because the Hidden Mist female ninja had already fallen under Kurenai Yuhi's genjutsu, and the battle was about to end.

Although the Yuhi family is only the smallest clan in Konoha, and can't even be called a clan, but can only be considered a ninja family, their genjutsu skills are quite profound.

Kurenai Yuhi's father, Shinku Yuhi, was a renowned genjutsu Jonin in Konoha. With her father's personal guidance, even veteran Chunin could easily fall into Kurenai Yuhi's hands.

Kurenai Yuhi doesn't need anyone's help to deal with Chunin and Genin.

puff!

A kunai was plunged into the throat of the female Chunin from Kirigakure. The female Chunin from Kirigakure woke up from the genjutsu, clutched her bleeding throat and collapsed to the ground. Her body twitched slightly, and she soon stopped breathing.

"Phew... Captain."

Kurenai Yuhi let out a long breath and then looked at Gen Uchiha, who was standing on the tree trunk.

"Well done, is there any capacity left?"

"Of course," Kurenai Yuhi said decisively.

"Okay, you go support the left side, I'll go to the right side."

"Yes."

The next moment, the two of them pushed off with their legs and disappeared in a few leaps.

In the forest, Hyuga Tokuma and the Kaguya clan ninjas were fighting fiercely, each suffering injuries of varying degrees, the former being external wounds and the latter internal wounds.

As the fight raged, Hyuga Tokuma suddenly retreated to dodge, and an explosive tag with a kunai attached to it flew from the side.

Kaguya's ninja instincts are extremely sharp. She caught sight of the sneak attack out of the corner of her eye and raised her left hand without thinking.

Three bone bullets shot out from the index, middle, and ring fingers, directly stopping the flying kunai. Boom! The explosive tags exploded, bursting into flames and smoke.

The next moment, using the Body Flicker Technique, Uchiha Gen arrived in front of the Kaguya clan ninja. Their eyes met, and a genjutsu was activated.

The Kaguya clan ninja froze, his expression blank. Uchiha Gen seized the opportunity to swing his Kusanagi sword. With a flash of light, a small bloodstain appeared on his throat.

"Wow... amazing!"

The Kaguya clan ninja regained consciousness and instinctively clutched his throat, blood and foam gushing from his mouth. After speaking, he calmly collapsed, showing no fear of death.

Hyuga Tokuma glanced at him, his expression slightly complicated. Although this Kaguya clan ninja was rather mad, he was indeed a formidable opponent to Hyuga in terms of taijutsu.

"Thank you for the captain's help."

"No need, you might not lose even without me."

Clang... Uchiha Gen backhanded the Kusanagi sword into its white-based, silver-gray patterned scabbard at his waist.

"But it doesn't guarantee a win."

Heh, he's a sensible and sensible ninja; he's worth coming to support.

A minute later, two figures landed; it was none other than Kurenai Yuhi and Hayato Shirakumo.

"How are things, are they alright?" Uchiha Gen asked, glancing at the two of them.

"I can still fight, Captain."

"Me too."

"In that case, let's eat a soldier's ration pill and set off."

The three readily agreed and immediately took out a soldier's ration pill from their ninja tool bag and swallowed it.

"This time we're going to the edge of the forest, where the battles are the most intense, with all sorts of ninja tools and ninjutsu flying around."

"Once we arrive, the three of you should form a triangle formation, with each other at one of the corners. Don't separate, and don't stray too far from me."

"Yes, Captain!"

In a chaotic battle, a team with Hyuga clan ninjas has a significant advantage, as their wide field of vision can prevent them and their teammates from being killed by unknown ninja tools or techniques.

"Set off!"

Uchiha Gen moved swiftly and jumped onto a tree branch. The other three immediately followed, but their jumping ability wasn't as good, so they needed to use the tree trunk for leverage.

On their way, they passed by the place where Uchiha Gen and Mizuki Kiyoshi had fought. Looking at the large area of ​​charred marks, the three of them were secretly amazed.

Half a minute later, the four of them crossed the forest and arrived at an open area full of mud. As far as the eye could see, Konoha ninjas and Kirigakure ninjas were fighting.

The most eye-catching thing was those four figures.

Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade stand atop the giant summoning beasts Manda, Gamabunta, and a slug. The former two specialize in offensive attacks, while the latter is both an offensive and healing unit.

Minato Namikaze did not summon the giant toad of Mount Myōboku, but his figure kept flashing across the battlefield, either killing enemies or rescuing people, and his prowess was no less than that of the previous three.

Judging from the overall battlefield situation, Uchiha Gen realized that Konoha had gained a certain advantage.

However, with the Fourth Mizukage Yagura personally participating in the battle, along with other skilled fighters from Kirigakure, they fought very tenaciously, and it will probably take some time before they can win.

"kill!"

After a slight pause, Uchiha Gen rushed out, splashing mud everywhere. Chakra was released from the soles of his feet, and he quickly neutralized the negative effects of the mud with his precise chakra control, making it feel like walking on flat ground.

The sharp Kusanagi sword was wielded, and the mediocre kunai were no match for it, being cut in half one by one, taking the lives of Kirigakure genin one by one...

None of the three subordinates had the abnormal chakra control of Uchiha Gen, not even Hyuga Tokuma. Fortunately, they didn't fall down like some inexperienced genin.

Falling on such a dangerous battlefield could very well mean losing your life.

Before long, the three, having endured the hardships, became covered in mud, just like most ninjas on the battlefield...

Only a very few top-tier Jonin and Kage-level powerhouses can fight with the elegance of Uchiha Gen; ordinary Jonin are bound to be covered in mud.

Time passed slowly, and half an hour later, Yagura finally realized the reality and gave the order to retreat. A red signal flare flew into the air and exploded.

The Hidden Mist's retreat was methodical; all the ninjas capable of using the Hidden Mist Technique used it collectively, and soon most of the battlefield was shrouded in mist. The Hidden Mist ninjas retreated and disappeared into the mist...

At this time, Konoha's Wind Release ninjas were scattered everywhere, and even with the support of Kage-level ninjas, it would be difficult to dispel the fog in the shortest time without their combined efforts.

Faced with the thick white fog, the Konoha ninja dared not pursue; if they fell into an ambush, they would be doomed.

The same applies to the Sannin; the combined strength of skilled Kirigakure members and a large number of ninja could threaten their lives.

To chase after thousands of ninjas alone, one would have to be at least one of the best among the Kage-level ninjas...

However, not all Hidden Mist ninjas were able to retreat safely; the battlefield had long since become a situation where each was intertwined with the other.

Seeing that the Konoha ninjas did not pursue, Yagura sighed in the thick fog, and the other Kirigakure high-ranking officials also shook their heads in disappointment.

If the Konoha ninjas are blinded by victory, they will use ninjutsu together to mobilize the remaining half of the lake water to attack!

This might turn the tide and even if it doesn't, it could still inflict heavy losses on Konoha!

Pity!

The next moment, Yagura left without looking back, and the main force of Kirigakure ninja followed suit.

As for those ninjas who were entangled, all we can hope for is that they can break free from the strangulation and escape the pursuit.

If this continues, the losses will only become more severe...

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(End of this chapter)