There must be something I overlooked!
Hideki felt as if he had been struck by lightning as he recalled every moment he had spent with Uchiha Genya.
From the moment they left Konoha, Genya had already uncovered his true identity. Judging by Genya's calm and composed expression, he must be a very meticulous and careful person.
Such a reckless move wasn't something a rational person like Genya would do!
That left two possibilities: either the Uchiha clan members kept their distance from him, or Genya was confident he could handle whatever was about to happen on his own.
But a little kid wanting to defeat them? Ridiculous.
Forget it. Just like Killer B said, I'll test these people and see what backup Genya might have left behind.
Bang!
While Hideki was still thinking, two agile shadows clashed—one red, one white.
Sparks of lightning flashed between them, mixed with a deadly aura.
Compared to Darui's young age, Kurenai's combat experience was far richer.
During the fight, Kurenai began forming hand signs.
Suddenly, Darui's movements froze, his expression stiffening as if invisible chains had bound him.
"A perfect opportunity!"
Kurenai's eyes sharpened. In the blink of an eye, she appeared right in front of Darui.
A kunai was swiftly slashed toward his throat.
Cling!
Just as the kunai was about to slice his throat, a short dagger blocked Kurenai's blade.
"Yo! Darui, you're still too weak. I'll take it from here!" Killer B forcefully separated the two, then threw Darui away.
Facing Kurenai head-on!
"Huh?"
At first, Kurenai wasn't sure about Killer B's identity, only frowning and guessing, "Are you Killer B from the Cloud?"
"It seems you know who I am. Consider it an honor to be defeated by me!" Killer B smiled and nodded. Then, from his back, he drew several long blades, holding them at knee level and in his mouth!
He even had two swords tucked under his armpits!
In total, seven blades formed a protective hedgehog around Killer B.
"I've heard Killer B from the Cloud is skilled with seven blades. Today, I'll see for myself!" Kurenai's expression was grave.
As she spoke, she made a subtle hand gesture to the people behind her — Genya and the others — signaling, "Escape!"
Having spent so many years in Konoha, she was naturally aware of Killer B's reputation!
Killer B wasn't just a powerful ninja wielding seven blades, he was also the jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails!
Rumor had it that Killer B had perfectly mastered the Eight-Tails' power, his strength already at the level of a Kage. She had no confidence in defeating him.
Her only hope was to hold Killer B off long enough for Genya and the others to flee!
"Heh, if that's the case, then let me show you the power of my Seven Blades Style!" Killer B said with pride, but his expression soon grew serious.
A sharp and fierce aura suddenly erupted from him!
Mastering the Eight-Tails perfectly wasn't just because the Eight-Tails had a mild temperament — Killer B had his own methods!
Swish!
In an instant, he appeared right in front of Kurenai and swung his blade to strike.
At this moment, Kurenai gripped her kunai tightly with both hands, her face set with determination. As Killer B's blade came down, she quickly blocked it.
But as soon as she did, the second blade was already upon her!
Clang clang clang.
Overwhelmed, Kurenai had no choice but to desperately defend herself!
Moreover,
The people of the Land of Lightning were also skilled in taijutsu, so from the start of the battle, the one at a disadvantage was Kurenai.
"Genya, Kurenai-sensei wants us to leave first!" Shino Aburame saw Kurenai's gesture and instinctively moved closer to Genya.
From Shino's perspective, Kurenai was trying hard to buy them time to escape, so they should follow her lead and retreat.
In such a fight, the three of them as genin would only hold their sensei back. If they left now, Kurenai might still have a chance to escape.
But Genya stood still, not moving an inch.
"Wait," Genya's eyes stayed fixed on Kurenai and Killer B.
Although Killer B had the upper hand, Genya could see the chakra inside Kurenai surging continuously, as if reaching a critical threshold.
Moreover, during this battle, Kurenai's chakra was starting to resonate strongly.
Maybe she could break through this limit. If she really could, it meant an even wider world awaited her.
So for now, Genya held back from acting.
"Wait any longer and we'll lose the chance. Let's just run!" Shino looked at Genya, helpless and impatient.
He couldn't understand how Genya, usually so organized and precise, was acting like this today.
"Run? Do you think we can?" Genya pointed toward the hidden cloud shinobi watching them intently from the opposite side.
Shino had no words. Indeed, so many were watching them; even if they tried, escape was impossible.
"Heh, Uchiha Genya, huh? Since you've made your choice, then sorry!" Hideki smiled calmly as he looked at Genya.
With a wave of his hand, he ordered, "Kill everyone except the Hyuga with the Byakugan!"
Swish, swish, swish—
As Hideki spoke, the dozen or so shinobi behind him nodded simultaneously and charged toward the three.
If mercy wasn't an option, they would erase all evidence.
Even if the Uchiha clan tried to investigate Genya and the others' disappearance in the future, they wouldn't find a single clue.
"In that case, we have to fight to the end!"
"And I'm with you!"
Hinata and Shino stepped forward first to block the incoming attackers.
Hinata's Byakugan activated, veins bulging on her forehead as chakra enveloped her body.
On the other side, Shino's body emitted a continuous stream of crawling insects.
"Heh heh... a bunch of little kids~!" The lead ninja from the Cloud Village sneered. "As Lord Hideki ordered, finish this quickly!"
More than a dozen ninjas surrounded Genya and his two companions. One charged forward first, but Hinata gritted her teeth and blocked him!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In an instant, chaos erupted around Genya.
Amid the confusion, Genya moved swiftly to shield Hinata and Shino from behind, protecting Hinata from harm for the moment.
Battles between life and death are the fastest way to increase one's strength!
"Genya... Hinata!"
"This isn't good, Shino!"
Meanwhile, Kurenai, fighting against Killer B, showed a few streaks of blood on her body, but she still glanced toward Genya's side.
She was already anxious seeing the three of them surrounded. When she saw Shino get blasted away by a ninja, her worry peaked.
Buzz—
Suddenly, a ringing filled her mind. Thoughts shifted rapidly within her, as if she were entering some kind of trance.
While dodging Killer B's attacks, she quickly formed hand seals.
A strange light flickered in her red eyes. "Genjutsu: Divine Bind!"
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