Chapter 37

The Hagoromo Chunin, initially revealing in their perception of victory, were stunned as Akihiro's lifeless form dissipated into a swarm of bats. The Uchiha's intricate genjutsu techniques had them reeling, trying in vain to dispel the illusion. The bats refused to disperse, taunting Hagoromo Chunin with an intangible reality.

In a surreal display, the bats were seamlessly reassembled to recreate the unharmed figure of Akihiro. His face had a peculiar mix of seriousness and amusement, sending an eerie shiver down Hagoromo Chunin's spine. "Did you really think I would expose my back to the enemy?" Akihiro's rhetorical question hung in the air, intensifying the disconcerting atmosphere.

Struggling to form coherent responses, the Hagoromo Chunin found themselves plunged into darkness. Their futile attempts to free themselves were drowned out by their own anguished screams, which echoed in the abyss until an oppressive silence consumed them.

Meanwhile, from the point of view of the Senju shinobi, the grim specter of impending doom loomed large. The injured Genin, Kawarama, lamented the perception that he had become a burden to his comrades. In response, Sasaki, one of the chunin, showed a tired but reassuring smile, emphasizing that he not to worry about it.

Ken, the other Chunin, added a defiant smile, stating, "Kawarama, Sasaki is right. We are friends, and if it means saving one of us, we would face death without hesitation." The touching exchange increased the emotional tension as the trio prepared for their inevitable fate.

As Hagoromo Chunin prepared for the final assault, the Senju shinobi closed their eyes, preparing for the lethal kunai. However, the expected disappearance was noticed when the clash of metal against metal spread. Tentatively reopening their eyes, they were met with the enigmatic sight of a 14 year old Uchiha stepping out of the shadows.

The Uchiha boy, motioning for Hagoromo Chunin to step aside, assumed the role of executioner. However, the unexpected happened when his supposed allies treacherously stabbed him in the back. The Uchiha collapsed, seemingly lifeless. The traitor Hagoromo Chunin revealed himself in his callous laughter, mocking the fallen boy.

In a dramatic twist, the uchiha's form once again forms into bats, merging into a reformed body. Addressing Hagoromo Chunin with an unintelligible expression, they were enveloped in a black mist. When the fog cleared, Hagoromo Chunin lay limp on the battlefield.

The Senju shinobi, grappling with the surreal events before them, were left speechless. The protagonist, with a stern expression, turned his back on them and gave them a directive: "Get out of here." Once again, he transformed into a flock of bats, disappearing into the shadows.

Dazed and unsure, the Senju shinobi hesitated before Sasaki broke the silence. "I don't know what just happened, but let's go. Looks like luck is on our side today." With unanimous agreement, they ventured towards their camp, leaving behind the cryptic Uchiha and the unexplained phenomena that had unfolded on the battlefield.