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[NTU] [ARC-13] Chapter : 165
🕑 Added 2024-08-31 18:39:57 +0000 UTC"The individual in question is a member of the Uchiha clan, possessing the three tomoe Sharingan."
"We haven't encountered him many times, but we know he's skilled in swordsmanship, genjutsu, fire release, and lightning release."
"Additionally, during the Nine-Tails Rampage incident four years ago, he summoned a massive summoning beast capable of going head-to-head with the Nine-Tails."
In a large ninja village, gathering intelligence on a person is fairly straightforward. While Toshiro hasn't had many interactions with the Cloud Village, Kumo-nin quickly compiled some of the more public details about his past actions.
"And this time, Yugito directly unleashed the Two-Tails, but after defeating it, Uchiha Toshiro took her away."
"The strength he displayed during his battle with the Two-Tails was terrifying."
After reporting the details of the fight between Uchiha Toshiro and the Two-Tails to Raikage, Darui looked down, shame evident on his face.
"I'm sorry, boss. This is all my fault. If I had kept a closer eye on Yugito, none of this would have happened!"
"This time, it is indeed your fault, but... since it happened, we'll focus on fixing it for now!"
Raikage placed a firm hand on Darui's shoulder, not laying too much blame but instead speaking in a determined tone to encourage him.
"But we, the Cloud Shinobi, should not be afraid of failure!"
"Follow me, Darui! We'll rectify this mistake!"
With those words, Raikage, who had just entered the tent, marched out with Kirabi and Darui, leaving the camp leaders standing in stunned silence.
The urgency of their arrival was matched by the swiftness of their departure.
"Lord Raikage... where are you going?"
"Please, don’t act on your own!"
After a brief pause, as they watched Raikage's figure gradually disappear, the high-ranking Cloud Shinobi in the tent finally reacted. Their Raikage was heading straight for the Konoha camp. Alarmed, they sprang into action, chasing after him, desperate to dissuade him from making such an impulsive move.
But catching up with Raikage’s speed was impossible.
"That’s just the Raikage's style!"
"Alert the rest of the troops and prepare all fighters to assemble at the Konoha camp!"
A Cloud Ninja with a lightning-patterned blindfold over his left eye and a peculiar hat watched Raikage disappear into the distance, feeling a growing headache.
Meanwhile, in the Konoha camp, Toshiro was resting in his tent after a satisfying dinner.
"I advise you to release me, or Raikage won't let you off easily!"
Yugito, now a captive, glared at Toshiro, her words laced with a clear threat.
"Don’t be ridiculous. That’s not going to happen."
"But you don't need to worry. Once the Third Hokage signs a peace agreement with your Cloud village, you'll be fine!"
Toshiro was currently absorbed in a few scrolls detailing the application of Yin Release techniques. The Uzumaki Sealing Scroll promised by the Third Hokage had yet to arrive.
"So, stop overthinking. It's better for everyone, including you."
Casting a brief glance at her, Toshiro dismissed Yugito's threat without a second thought. Even if the Fourth Raikage showed up, it would be a good opportunity to test his strength.
"You..."
Yugito felt utterly helpless. The Iron Armor Seal on her was malfunctioning, and her chakra was completely sealed by Toshiro.
Even her slightest movements couldn't escape his notice, and she deeply regretted invading the Land of Fire this time.
But... she still believed that the Raikage would come to rescue her.
"There are intruders!"
Just as Yugito was contemplating when the Raikage might arrive, a chilling alarm echoed throughout the Konoha camp.
"It’s the Fourth Raikage! He’s here to save me!"
The moment she heard the alarm, Yugito’s spirits lifted, and the lingering trace of worry that had shadowed her face since her capture vanished entirely.
"You two, keep a close eye on her!"
"I’m going to check out what’s happening!"
Toshiro instructed the two Konoha ninjas assigned by Shikaku to guard Yugito, then headed in the direction of the disturbance he sensed.
"Shikaku-san! I didn’t expect you to get here so quickly."
He hadn’t gone far when he spotted Nara Shikaku approaching with a few ninjas who bore distinct clan features.
"They all seem like elite shinobi from various clans," Toshiro remarked, offering a slight nod of approval.
"Toshiro-san, the Raikage has broken into the camp. We need you to confront him and hold him off, even if just for a moment!"
As soon as Nara Shikaku saw Toshiro, it was as if he had spotted a savior. He quickly urged him to confront the Raikage, barely acknowledging Toshiro's compliment as mere pleasantries.
Shikaku hadn’t expected the Kumo-nin's retaliation to come so swiftly, nor that it would be the Fourth Raikage himself leading the charge.
"You all, go guard the prisoner!" he instructed the Ino-Shika-Chō trio behind him.
The Raikage’s decision to storm the Konoha camp single-handedly to rescue someone left Shikaku, usually so composed, at a loss for words.
It was... unbelievably reckless!
"Let's move! The front lines likely won't be able to hold off the Raikage for long!"
Though the Raikage might be reckless, his strength was undeniable. It seemed almost effortless for him to breach a camp guarded by over a thousand Konoha shinobi.
Whether they were jonin or elite jonin, none could stand against such overwhelming power—they crumbled instantly, their efforts futile.
Considering the root cause of this situation, Shikaku didn't waste any time. He immediately sought out Toshiro; after all, it was his actions that had brought this upon them, and it was only fitting that he should face the Raikage.
"They're already here!"
Before Shikaku could respond, Toshiro darted towards the blue streak of lightning crackling in the distance.
"This is just..."
Watching Toshiro's retreating figure and the flashes of blue lightning, Shikaku's brow furrowed.
The Raikage's power was absurd! Even if they were caught off guard, were those Konoha shinobi nothing more than wooden puppets? How did the Raikage manage to break through their defenses and reach the heart of the camp?
Boom!
Before Shikaku could chase his spiraling thoughts further, a deafening explosion snapped him back to reality, the sound of violently compressed air detonating nearby.
"What are you all doing? Hurry up and secure the Jinchūriki!"
Seeing the blue lightning flash, Toshiro showed no intention of dodging. Instead, he burst forward at his maximum speed, kicking up dust as he charged straight toward the Fourth Raikage.
Boom!
The Fourth Raikage, irritated by the relentless ninjutsu that had been thrown at him, didn't hesitate when faced with a Konoha ninja bold enough to engage him in close combat. He met Toshiro head-on, their blows clashing with a resounding force. The Raikage had never feared anyone in close-quarters combat, but the strength of his opponent took him by surprise.
"So, you're Uchiha Toshiro? The one who captured Yugito, right?"
Taking a step back to create some distance, the Raikage flexed his right hand, which had just collided with Toshiro's. As he examined the patterns in Toshiro's eyes, he began to grasp a better understanding of his opponent's identity.
"So, you do have some skill!"
The power behind Toshiro's punch had impressed the Raikage, revealing that this was not an adversary to be taken lightly.
"Enough with the talk, let's fight for real!"
Ignoring any further conversation, Toshiro stepped forward and unleashed a powerful whip kick at the Raikage.
"Hmph, arrogant fool!"
Seeing Toshiro’s stance, the Fourth Raikage, cloaked in a layer of crackling blue lightning, snorted in anger. Without hesitation, he activated his Lightning cloak and swiftly circled behind Toshiro.
"Lightning Guillotine!"
With a swift and powerful motion, the Raikage aimed a precise hand chop at Toshiro’s back, determined to show this arrogant Uchiha the consequences of challenging him in close quarters.
Comments
Jaipal Prachothan
Yes
Sebastian Ordonez
red right?
Jaipal Prachothan
same colour
Devin Johnson
Is his Susanoo the same color of itachi or is it different ?
