Naruto: Starting with the Two Kamui

"By the way, you said before that it was the daimyo of Takigawa Province who sent Zatoichi to find you? But that was 40 years ago, the age doesn't quite match up!"

Kakuzu said, "Ah, I forgot to mention earlier, he was the daimyo of the land before Takigawa, the father of that pig-headed daimyo!"

"Why would someone like Zatoichi serve the daimyo of Taki no Kuni?"

Kakuzu said, "At that time, ninjas rose to prominence while samurai declined. Zatoichi, as the leader of the Land of Iron, worked tirelessly for the survival of the samurai community, and was employed by various countries..."

"But compared to samurai with limited skills, people clearly prefer to hire ninjas who are skilled in a wide variety of ninjutsu, have a wide range of uses, and are more loyal to their interests. The samurai are in a difficult situation."

"In order to change the status quo, Zatoichi asked a master craftsman to forge two swords, 'Muramasa' and 'Murasame', and transformed into a dual-wielding swordsman, using Yin and Yang attribute chakra to forge Muramasa and Murasame respectively."

"Ten years of war, countless people have fallen victim to Muramasa and Murasame's blades, so many that the blades of their swords are stained with blood! Among the dead are ninjas, samurai, and even civilians..."

"Those two swords were forged into 'demon swords'—the demon sword Muramasa and the demon sword Murasame!"

"Thanks to Zatoichi's efforts, the samurai's plight was significantly improved, but when he returned home in glory, his wife and daughters were killed by his enemies!"

"He wanted to find his enemy to avenge his wife and daughter, but he discovered that his enemy also had a wife and daughter... When will this cycle of revenge end? Zatoichi stood in the snow for three days and three nights, and finally gave up on revenge. After burying his wife and daughter, he threw his two extremely murderous demon swords into a deep valley, left Mikazuki Munechika in the Hall of Famous Swords in the Land of Iron, and gouged out his own eyes..."

Lin Yu asked in astonishment, "Did he destroy his own eyes?"

Kakuzu said, "That represents a kind of determination, a determination to turn a blind eye to all the conflicts in this world! But for a samurai, abandoning his sword means abandoning his beliefs. He was scorned by the samurai of the Land of Iron and forced to leave his homeland."

"He had more than one enemy. It was said that he abandoned his sword and gouged out his eyes to seek revenge. Zatoichi was seriously injured and collapsed in the snowy fields of Takino-no-kami. He was rescued by a boy, and that boy... was the later Inosuke Daimyo of Takino-no-kami."

"Perhaps it is human nature to be good at the beginning, the pig-headed boy did not ask about Zatoichi's origins and background, and gave him help unconditionally... For ten whole years, Zatoichi did not pick up his katana again, it seemed that a generation of swordsmen was about to fall into decline."

"But at the age of 40, Zatoichi unlocked his 'mind's eye'!"

"Shrewdness?"

"Ah... a unique power. Though he cannot see, his heart can perceive the emotions of people, and even all things. He sees more clearly and thoroughly than when he was still blind. The long-dormant soul of the warrior stirs once more!"

"Just then, the daimyo of Taki Province passed away without appointing an heir, sparking another turbulent struggle for succession! The boy who saved him back then was no longer innocent and pure. It turned out that he had known about Zatoichi's origins all along and was just waiting for the right moment. He spent all his wealth to forge two precious swords, Shusui and Enma, and presented them to Zatoichi. He then knelt before Zatoichi and promised that he would treat the people of Taki Province well after he took power!"

"Zatoichi used those two treasured swords to help the pig-headed man ascend to the position of daimyo. The daimyo did indeed keep his promise at first and implemented benevolent governance... Zatoichi traveled around as a chivalrous knight, forging Shusui and Enma with water and fire attributes respectively. Ten years later, he forged two more famous swords. That was when Zatoichi was fifty years old."

"I don't know what happened after that. Zatoichi went into seclusion. His name occasionally appears in the streets, but he has been forgotten by the public. He is the god of samurai, living only in the memories of a few. Most of those who personally experienced that powerful guy are no longer alive. I only recently heard that he has taken up an important position in the Dark Kingdom, but I didn't expect it to be the position of Protector General... Anyway, Shadow, I hope you don't underestimate him!"

Returning to his senses, Lin Yu's gaze sharpened slightly.

Mikazuki Munechika, whose cursed swords Muramasa and Murasame were enshrined in the Hall of Famous Swords in the Land of Iron, has been abandoned in a deep valley.

At this moment, Zatoichi has three swords at his waist, two of which should be the famous sword Shusui and the famous sword Enma!

That third sword... I wonder what its origin is! He's now in his sixties, so that third sword must be related to the Void Decade that Kakuzu doesn't know about, and it must be an extraordinary sword!

"Hehehe... To get rid of this old geezer, there's no need for my brother-in-law to lift a finger. Let me deal with him!" At this moment, Xi Yan volunteered, her killing intent rising, ready to transform into lightning!

But then, Zatoichi's large hand gently gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist.

call out!

The scene suddenly changed, like an ink painting, with countless splashes of ink-like sword energy raging across Xi Yan's body!

"Xi Yan!!!" Xi Yanghua's face paled, but Lin Yu pressed down on her shoulders: "Don't panic!"

Zatoichi loosened his grip on the sword handle.

Scene restored!

thump!

Xi Yan was unharmed, but collapsed from exhaustion, supporting herself on her hands, her shoulders trembling: "I can't transform into an elemental being anymore... Damn blind old man! What kind of sorcery did he just use!"

Zatoichi calmly said, "Your killing intent was too strong, and I attacked without realizing it. Don't worry, it was just an ethereal sword intent attack, but the other two seemed to be able to sense it. I suppose it's because of the Sharingan..."

Lin Yu exclaimed, "I never expected... that such a small country as Taki no Kuni would harbor someone like you. Yuhi, take Yugao and retreat a bit. Next, let me meet the world's strongest swordsman!"

Chapter 388 What is the strongest?

Lin Yu formed the Noon Seal with his hands in front of his chest.

—Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!

Bear!

A sea of ​​fire swept in!

"Ninjutsu contains the emotions of the ninja's heart. From this fire release, I can feel your passion. It is worthy of the title 'Enma'!"

click!

Zatoichi drew a sword from his waist. The tsuba (guard) was three-lobed, and the blade, glowing with an orange light, was decorated with tiny flame patterns. It was none other than the famous sword, Enma!

Bear! The blade of Enma was tempered and spewed orange flames. Zatoichi raised the sword above his head and casually brought it down!

Whoosh! The unstoppable sea of ​​fire in front of us quickly caved in, revealing a passage!

They advanced on both sides, taking the direct route from either side!

Da da da!

Zatoichi sheathed Enma, donned his wooden clogs, and launched a surprise attack through the fiery passage he had carved out!

"!" Lin Yu was focused on breathing fire when he suddenly sensed a change in the direction of the flames and immediately stopped casting the spell!

Almost simultaneously, the flames split apart, whoosh! whoosh! whoosh! Zatoichi's figure flashed left and right several times! He had already closed in, his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Lin Yu stared intently: "So fast! And I can't sense any aura at all!"

One sword·Iai!

chap!

The Yama sword was drawn, its arc of light piercing through Lin Yu's body...

boom!!!

Hundreds of meters away, the mountain in the background was suddenly shot into the sky with a loud bang!

"Hmm?" Zatoichi muttered, recalling the strangeness of the sword strike. "So that's how it is. It can't cut through solid matter. Such a troublesome ability is extremely disadvantageous for the swordsman!"

"That slash just now... its power was comparable to that of my complete Susanoo! You are a rare powerhouse, and I will not hold back; I will use all my advantages!"

Dark lightning covered Lin Yu's right palm as he turned and thrust!

—Kamui Raikiri!

“This is truly… exactly what I’ve been hoping for!” Zatoichi’s lips curled up slightly.

Swish!

His figure vanished into thin air, while the orange blade of light pierced through Lin Yu's neck...

"One Strike - Swallow Return." Behind Lin Yu, Zatoichi slowly sheathed Enma.

Crack! The lightning covering Lin Yu's right hand dissipated, his arm fell to his sides, and a ring of blood appeared on his neck. The next instant, accompanied by spurting blood, Lin Yu's head flew into the air...

"feather!!"

"Brother-in-law!!"

Xi Yang and Xi Yan turned pale with fright.

In mid-air, Lin Yu's head... still retained some consciousness, and his left eye released a white vortex accompanied by light!

—Yumu Tuo Liu!

Time rewinds, and Lin Yu's head... returns to his neck.

Along with it, the fleeting blade of light from before also flashed back, piercing Lin Yu's neck once more without causing any harm. This time, Lin Yu activated his Penetration ability.

He said with lingering fear, "That was really dangerous. I almost met my maker."

"Phew!" Xi Yang and Xi Yan both breathed a sigh of relief.

"..." Zatoichi's brows furrowed tightly. Even this samurai god, who was used to seeing big scenes, was shocked by the bizarre and wonderful battle experience.

“In my life, I have slain no fewer than ten thousand heads, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen a severed head return to the neck… Lord Shadow, you are truly terrifying!”

Lin Yu sighed, "We're in the same boat..."

Zatoichi said, "If my deduction is correct, you should have just reversed time?"

Lin Yu tacitly agreed and said, "I also understand your Swallow Return. Every time you use a powerful sword technique, it is enough to leave a trace of sword intent in the void. Your Swallow Return is a powerful slash that shuttles between two sword intents and creates a powerful strike on the trajectory of the two... If you don't understand the details of this move beforehand, you simply cannot avoid or parry it!"

Zatoichi laughed and said, "My Swallow Return technique, which I created over twenty years, was seen through by you in an instant. You truly deserve to possess the Mangekyou Sharingan!"

Lin Yu remained silent. To maintain consciousness and activate his pupil technique for a certain period of time after his head was severed required incredibly strong vitality. To be honest, a year ago, Lin Yu wouldn't have been able to do such a thing!

If it were me a year ago, he would have instantly killed me. However, I also have moves that can instantly kill the enemy!

*Zzzzt!* Lin Yu's left eye focused on Zatoichi's head!

Whoosh! Almost simultaneously, Zatoichi summoned Enma in his hand, unleashing a fiery tornado, but not for attack; rather, to block the view!

From within the tornado came Zatoichi's voice: "Just now, you attempted to use a certain eye technique on me. Although I don't know what eye technique it was, judging from the 'ripples' reflected in your emotions, it fits the characteristics of a one-hit kill finishing move!"

Lin Yu thought to himself: Is this what they call insight? He abandoned the light but gained the power to see through the darkness, but...

Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The trees grew wildly, raging towards the fiery tornado...

Swish! !

The fiery tornado exploded, and from behind it, a raging torrent of slashes swept out, every inch covered by those slashes would be cut thousands upon thousands of times in a very short time!

It's simply unimaginable that a human being of flesh and blood could unleash such a slash through a sword!

With a series of powerful slashes, the chaotic tree world gradually began to disintegrate!

When the image became clear, Zatoichi was already wielding two swords!

The orange light emanating from the right hand of the Yama has turned into the crimson of volcanic flames, and the heat rising from the blade has gathered in mid-air to form the shape of a demon, truly living up to the name 'Yama'!

The Autumn Water in the left hand, with its chaotic blades redrawing the shape of the character "丁" (ding), shimmered with a deep blue luster. When the blade breathed, it sounded like flowing water, which was very pleasant to hear. Most amazingly, the shadow of this blade on the ground rippled like water!

Lin Yu said, "The strongest swordsman's dual-wielding style, huh? Let me see it!"

"As you wish." Zatoichi lowered his center of gravity, his twin swords clashed, and the scene behind him changed instantly. His sword intent transformed into a white tiger, and when it roared, its awe reached the depths of his soul!

Lin Yu felt a chill creeping through his entire body: "Hmm... This is a sword intent attack, ten times stronger than when I defeated Xi Yan!"