"Attack!"
Moments later, as the wind vortex faded and the gale subsided, both sides clashed, their battle cries echoing like thunder.
A flash of blue light appeared as Qingming used the 'Instant Sword Technique,' swiftly approaching an opponent. Before his target could react, his long blade slashed, cutting through the enemy's throat. He then shifted, dodging a kunai aimed at his side, and with a quick backward 'Phantom Sword Technique,' he slit the neck of his would-be attacker, leaving them dazed and bleeding.
A fountain of blood sprayed into the air.
Qingming continued moving without pause. Turning his head, he saw a Mist Village chūnin charging towards him. Qingming used the 'Genjutsu: Sharingan,' instantly engulfing the opponent's vision in a blood-red glow. By the time the enemy shook off the illusion, Qingming's long blade was already embedded in their chest.
Without a word, Qingming drew his sword from the body, side-stepping to confront another Mist chūnin. Thanks to his 'Wind Release: Great Breakthrough' technique, the Mist troops' formation was in disarray, forcing them into isolated fights, allowing Qingming to swiftly eliminate several opponents in a short span.
However, the Mist shinobi were quick to respond.
By the time he reached his sixth kill, a jōnin had intercepted him. Though only a special jōnin, this new arrival was skilled enough to stall Qingming for a moment.
During that pause, more Mist jōnin gathered, including the very one who had recently fought Qingming's shadow clone—Setsuka. Arriving with a flourish, she unleashed a barrage of ice needles. The icy projectiles whistled through the air like a shower of stars, covering the area around Qingming.
Qingming's Sharingan spun rapidly as he quickly judged that dodging was impossible. He raised both hands and swiftly formed hand seals, just in time to activate 'Water Release: Water Formation Wall.'
A wall of water surged upward, intercepting the ice needles. The projectiles penetrated only partway before being stopped.
Although the attack didn't penetrate, Setsuka's assault still bought the other Mist ninjas time to close in.
As the water wall dispersed, Qingming found himself under attack from both sides. Two Mist jōnin on either flank launched streams of water towards him, while two more hurled kunai aimed directly at his back. Trapped in a three-pronged assault, Qingming appeared cornered.
Yet, even in this perilous situation, Qingming showed no trace of panic. The sea beneath him suddenly dipped, releasing a powerful surge that propelled him into the air, allowing him to narrowly evade the attacks on all sides.
In this exposed position, he became an open target.
The surrounding Mist jōnin didn't miss the opportunity.
Setsuka launched her ice needles again, thick and fast, forming a dense network that cut off his possible routes of escape. Simultaneously, the four other Mist jōnin launched an array of ninjutsu, kunai, and shuriken at him from every angle.
As the barrage closed in, Qingming's Sharingan rapidly scanned the incoming attacks, noting each one's trajectory and prioritizing his defenses. Without hesitation, he formed hand seals and unleashed 'Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique.'
A stream of flames erupted from his mouth, forming a fire dragon that surged forward, melting the icy needles and forcing Setsuka to assume a defensive stance. Ignoring her attempts to block with an ice wall, Qingming twisted his body at an improbable angle, avoiding the remaining attacks from the two Mist jōnin.
Finally, the kunai and shuriken whistled toward him. Qingming skillfully wielded his long sword, deflecting each projectile with precision, the metallic clinking echoing in the air.
With the crisis averted, he dropped back onto the surface of the water, immediately launching a counterattack.
Qingming started with a quick flash of 'Genjutsu: Sharingan,' ensnaring a nearby Mist jōnin in an illusion and drawing another Mist jōnin's attention as they rushed to assist their comrade.
Seizing the moment, Qingming used the 'Instant Sword Technique' on another enemy. Unable to dodge, the target had no choice but to engage him head-on.
The clash of blades began, steel meeting steel in a rapid exchange of blows, forcing Qingming's opponent to rely solely on defense. The other Mist jōnin, wary of striking their comrade, hesitated to throw their own weapons or use ninjutsu.
Seeing their comrade cornered, the remaining Mist jōnin had no choice but to close in, joining the fray.
Facing multiple opponents, Qingming was slightly outnumbered, yet remained fearless.
Or perhaps, this was precisely the situation he wanted.
In close combat, he could more easily exploit openings. His Sharingan whirled, and with deft timing, he executed 'Phantom Sword Technique' and 'Instant Sword Technique' repeatedly. Surrounded, he nimbly dodged attacks while launching counterattacks of his own, creating a temporary stalemate.
But this was only temporary. As time passed, Qingming's Sharingan enabled him to discern his opponents' patterns, giving him an advantage.
At last, the opening he was waiting for appeared.
Swiftly, he parried a blow from a Mist jōnin before crouching low to dodge a kunai thrust from his side.
In that fleeting instant, the Mist jōnin lost their rhythm.
In one smooth motion, Qingming extended his left hand, conjuring a 'Rasengan.' The dense, pale blue chakra sphere formed swiftly, and he thrust it into the chest of a nearby Mist jōnin.
Realizing the danger, the jōnin tried to evade.
Qingming gave no opportunity for escape. Their gazes locked briefly, and in that instant, Qingming cast 'Genjutsu: Sharingan.'
The target froze for just a moment.
Another Mist jōnin saw this and quickly lunged forward, aiming a kunai at Qingming's neck to force him to release his hold.
Qingming anticipated this move, and just as the kunai was about to connect, he tilted his head to the side.
A slight tearing sound echoed.
While Qingming's quick reflexes spared his vital points, his shoulder suffered a shallow gash.
But it was worth it.
The Rasengan in his left hand struck his opponent squarely in the chest, sending them flying.
The injured Mist jōnin spat a mouthful of blood, their life force quickly waning, marking them as another casualty in Qingming's relentless advance.
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