Chapter 80

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Within the borders of the Land of Wind.

Kyomu stood with a sword in hand, accompanied by his teammates and disciples: Shiranui Genma, Ebisu, and Might Guy.

Further ahead was a young woman with a heroic bearing, estimated to be about five or six years older than Kyomu.

Although only thirteen or fourteen years old, she had an elegant figure, and her daring outfit, with its backless top, showcased her curvaceous spine like polished jade.

"If this is all you've got, you'd better flee while you still can."

Kyomu's voice was calm. "Although we're killing ninjas from your village, you're not within our mission scope, Pakura"

"You know me but I also know you"

"Oh? You know me." Kyomu raised an eyebrow. "Am I that famous now?"

"Not just famous, the name 'Instant Shadow Aragami Kyomu' is known in every ninja village!"

"So, what's your plan?"

Pakura's eyes gleamed with hatred, but more so with eagerness. "Since we've met, I naturally want to test the extent of your fame as Instant Shadow Kyomu!"

"While that may be the case, I've killed many like you." Kyomu entered a state of readiness. "But forgive me for being blunt, your strength doesn't even register among the souls I've reaped."

"Arrogant!"

Pakura shouted angrily, without making any hand seals. Multiple blazing fireballs materialized around her.

Scorch Release: Flame Ball Barrage!

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh~

The high-temperature fireballs continuously shot towards Kyomu, but Genma, Ebisu, and Guy didn't hesitate to dodge.

Swish.~

But where the fireballs covered, there was no trace of Kyomu's shadow!

Pakura's pupils contracted. Suddenly, without warning, four identical figures appeared around her, making it difficult to distinguish reality from illusion.

The shadowy blades thrust forward, four simultaneous sonic booms rang out, but Pakura showed no intention of dodging.

Why dodge?

Others might fear the Instant Shadow Blade Formation, but Pakura, with her Scorch Release kekkei genkai, wasn't afraid!

Forming a hand seal with one hand, Pakura's Scorch Release chakra was instantly activated, enveloping her in a scorching aura.

At the same time, fiery flames tinged with a faint blue erupted, unleashing a high-temperature shockwave that, under the influence of the Scorch Release chakra, was enough to desiccate any living being within her vicinity, turning them into mummies.

Scorch Release: Vaporize Kill!

With a thunderous explosion, a massive fireball burst, leaving a ten-meter radius around Pakura devoid of life, the earth dried and cracked.

Ban

One of Kyomu's shadow clones was instantly shattered, but the other three images around her remained.

Thrusting the blade forward, Pakura's pale back immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

How are they still here?

Is it genjutsu?

Just as Pakura had instantly guessed, she was indeed under the influence of the Instant Shadow Blade Formation's psychological suggestion-type genjutsu.

It was still C-rank, but when used, it was silent and undetectable, and it was a suggestion-type genjutsu, almost devoid of chakra, causing her body's warning functions to react slowly.

Just narrowly avoided being hit.

Though her mind eased slightly, Pakura still swiftly retreated, nervously scanning her surroundings for Kyomu's whereabouts.

Swish~

The sound of breaking space struck again, but this time Pakura faced nine figures, still unable to discern which were real.

Scorch Release: Flame Ball Barrage!

One advantage of being a kekkei genkai user was that many bloodline ninjutsu could be released without seals.

Of course, the power was stronger with seals, but in emergencies, it was still useful.

Nine fireballs smashed towards the nine Kyomu figures simultaneously, but only three turned into smoke, while the remaining six continued their actions.

When did she fall into this annoying genjutsu again!

Pakura dodged again, as expected.

But suddenly, a change occurred.

Although the genjutsu had been dispelled, an image that had suddenly dissipated reappeared out of nowhere. Pakura's pupils constricted, as several fireballs appeared by her side while she wielded her kunai to block.

Blocked, but blocked nothing!

The fireballs also missed their target.

It was still that C-rank psychological suggestion-type genjutsu.

Puff~

With a light sound, Pakura looked back incredulously, as the dark and bright blade of the Instant Shadow Blade emerged from her lower back and protruded from her left side.

Sweeping back her hand while forming a hand seal with her left hand.

A scorching aura swept through, the Scorch Release chakra within her body instantly activated, enveloping everything within a twenty-meter radius with a searing heat.

Since she was injured, there was no way she will let Kyomu go easily!

For three seconds, the heat wave continued before suddenly dissipating. However, five meters behind Pakura, there was an area with a 30-degree angle of constant temperature, a stark contrast to the scorched and cracked earth surrounding it, which remained as moist as ever.

How did he do that?!

Pakura was confident in her Scorch Release. There was no way it could be blocked in such a short time.

Yet Kyomu managed to do it, fully utilizing the characteristics of his Instant Shadow.

The next moment.

Swish!

The sound of breaking space resounded once more, and Pakura blocked again.

With the experience of being injured, she had become paranoid, feeling that the figures surrounding her could all be real or fake.

Extremely difficult to discern!

You might be able to block once, twice, or three times, but what about after a dozen times?

Did Kyomu expect Pakura to use her Scorch Release every time he employed the Instant Shadow Blade Formation?

Having chakra doesn't mean you should use it like that!

Puff.~

Ten rounds of truth and falsehood passed, and Pakura was injured again. She hadn't even touched Kyomu's clothes so far.

Puff, puff, puff.~

After several consecutive light sounds, Kyomu's figure appeared beside Genma, Ebisu, and Guy.

Swinging his sword, flicking away the blood drops, Kyomu wiped the blade before sheathing it.

Behind him, four or five flashes of light hovered around, while Pakura's body was riddled with wounds, falling to the ground with a bang.

Taking out a Senbon, Kyomu stuffed it into Genma's mouth, then turned to them with a wave of his hand.

"Let's go, mission accomplished."

"Captain Kyomu, you're so cool and awesome!" Genma, with the Senbon in his mouth, sounded like an admiring fanboy. "You're even cooler than me!"

"Genma, you're bootlicker, but Captain Kyomu is truly cool." Ebisu criticized Genma. "Don't try to steal Captain Kyomu's thunder!"

"Am I not cool with the Senbon in my mouth?" Genma put his hands in his pockets, slightly tilting his head and glancing sideways at Ebisu.

"Of course, you're cool!" Kyomu intervened. "And don't forget our slogan."

"A real man never looks back at explosions!" Genma and Ebisu immediately followed suit, and even Guy shouted along with them.

The three quickly caught up, but Pakura, who had already passed away, didn't look back.

"That's us!" Kyomu continued.

"The Handsome and The Compelling Combo!"

"I'm handsome!" Kyomu claimed first.

"I'm the combo!" Might Guy managed to say before Genma and Ebisu.

"You're the compelling one!" Genma and Ebisu pointed at each other, in a stalemate, ignoring their injuries.

"Ha ha!"

After a while, Genma and Ebisu burst into laughter, linking arms.

Over the past year or so, Kyomu had completely led his team astray. Of course, the camaraderie and brotherhood between the four had grown stronger by the day.

Completing missions together, competing to see who could urinate farthest, shouting slogans together, and being the coolest guy in the group!

It seemed like everything unhappiness had nothing to do with them. Apart from missions, it was all about training and various daily activities.

Similarly, under Kyomu's care, the strength of the three had grown rapidly, and their cooperation had become more tacit.

Likes to be cool, but always carefree Genma had reached the level of a Chunin, among the top in the middle tier.

Reserved and detached, but unusually attentive Ebisu's strength was also among the upper echelon of Chunin.

Simple and honest, but in battle, hot-blooded and reckless Guy, could now open the fifth gate of the Eight Gates Formation.

If given another three to five years of development time, this team would surely become renowned in the ninja world!

Most importantly, Kyomu was the absolute core of this team, able to take care of everyone and make everyone look up to him.

It wasn't brainwashing, but genuine trust. Their was shallow team at the start, but finally had a bit of a shape.

The future path was also a bit more certain.

Walking into the sunset, the four moved forward slowly, while Pakura, who was confirmed dead, suddenly gasped for air, opening her eyes with a terrified expression.

"Since she come back from the dead, the demonic pact has naturally been successfully sealed."

At the same moment, Kyomu sensed something and couldn't help but smile lightly.

This month, his passive skill had been useful for ten minutes.

Extending his palm, a cluster of solid flames leaped in his hand, unmistakably Pakura's Scorch Release kekkei genkai!

(End of Chapter)