Boom!
A massive fire dragon burst forth, heading straight for the Mist Ninja Chūnin.
Feeling the searing heat descending upon him, the dodging Mist Ninja's face contorted in panic. He wanted to evade the attack, but there was no time.
At the same time, his earlier retreat had distanced him from his comrades, leaving them unable to assist.
"No—!"
As if foreseeing his doom, the Mist Ninja let out a desperate roar, but it was futile.
The next moment, the fire dragon crashed into him, pressing him into the ocean's surface. A surge of seawater rushed to engulf him, but the flames from the fire dragon instantly evaporated it, leaving the Mist Ninja charred and lifeless.
Sensing the opponent's life force rapidly vanish, Aome murmured, "Who says Fire Release can't kill? Look, that's one down."
"Jonin Aome?!"
Several Leaf Ninja, seeing Aome's sudden arrival and his swift execution of an enemy, called out in excitement.
But Aome paid them no mind.
After muttering to himself, he composed his thoughts and deactivated Wind Release: Wings of Wind, descending onto the ocean surface.
Indeed, fighting from above provided a significant safety advantage and allowed him to harass the enemy effectively, but the damage he could deal was limited. His goal was to free the captured Leaf Ninja. Simple harassment wasn't enough—he needed direct confrontation.
Thud!
As soon as his feet touched the water, Aome drew the longsword from his waist. Using Flash Blade Technique, he instantly appeared before another Mist Ninja Chūnin.
Slash!
The blade gleamed as Aome delivered a decisive strike aimed at his opponent's neck.
As the Mist Ninja turned to face him, Aome activated his Sharingan and cast Illusion Sword Technique.
Instantly, in the Chūnin's perception, the single sword slash split into three, all coming from the same direction but in a staggered sequence.
Unable to discern which strike was real, the Mist Ninja hesitated, and that brief moment was all Aome needed.
The blade tore through his chest.
Rip!
The sound of metal slicing through flesh echoed.
A deep, bone-revealing wound appeared on the Mist Ninja's torso, blood gushing forth and staining the water crimson.
"Ah!"
The searing pain jolted the Mist Ninja back to his senses, causing him to cry out.
But his cry was abruptly cut short.
Aome deftly rotated his wrist, changing the direction of his blade from a downward slash to an upward slice, severing the ninja's throat in one swift motion.
Splash!
The kunai in the Mist Ninja's hand fell into the sea.
Clutching his neck, he stumbled back a few steps before collapsing face-first into the ocean.
For a moment, the battlefield fell silent.
Both Mist and Leaf Ninja stared at Aome in stunned disbelief.
The sight of Aome effortlessly dispatching two Chūnin in quick succession was shocking.
These Mist Ninja weren't ordinary—they were handpicked by Ōzawa Yuki to counter the Leaf's harassment squads, their strength far above average.
Yet Aome had cut them down with almost casual ease, like slicing through paper.
While Leaf Ninja brimmed with newfound hope, the Mist Ninja grew visibly apprehensive.
But Aome paid no attention to their reactions.
He glanced toward the dozen Mist Ninja rushing over from the warships in the distance and thought, This has to end quickly.
Without hesitation, he performed Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Poof!
With a burst of chakra-infused smoke, one Aome became six.
Before the Mist Ninja could discern which were clones, two shadow clones leapt away, intercepting the reinforcements.
Meanwhile, Aome and the remaining three clones charged toward the nearby Mist Ninja.
The battle reignited.
With Aome's presence, the Leaf Ninja found themselves under far less pressure.
Likewise, their assistance allowed Aome to exploit more openings in the Mist Ninja's defense.
In less than twenty seconds, an opportunity arose.
Aome was engaged in combat alongside a Leaf Special Jonin against a Mist Jonin.
As the Mist Jonin launched an attack, Aome swiftly retreated, avoiding the blow.
At the same time, the Leaf Special Jonin seized the chance to strike from the side, forcing the Mist Jonin to parry with his kunai.
Seeing his chance, Aome stomped hard against the water, propelling himself forward.
In an instant, he was right in front of the Mist Jonin, swinging his blade downward.
Sensing danger, the Mist Jonin turned his gaze toward Aome.
At that moment, Aome's Sharingan flared, and the gleam of his blade seemed to fracture, casting illusory afterimages—the Illusion Sword Technique was unleashed.
Though the Mist Jonin was briefly disoriented, his superior experience and reflexes allowed him to realize the trap almost immediately.
Rather than block the strike, he opted to retreat, leaping back to safety.
But this was exactly the opening Aome had been waiting for.
"Now!" he commanded telepathically through Heart Link Jutsu.
In the distance, one of Aome's shadow clones ignored an approaching Mist Jonin, forming hand seals mid-combat to unleash Wind Release: Wind Blade.
The deadly gust wasn't aimed at the clone's opponent but at the retreating Mist Jonin.
A sharp sense of foreboding washed over Akirin Yosuke, his heart pounding as he instinctively ducked.
A razor-sharp wind blade grazed over his head, slicing off a few strands of hair.
Though shaken, he couldn't help but feel relieved—until a shadow appeared before him.
Raising his head, he saw Aome standing right in front of him.
"Goodbye," Aome said with a cold smile.
A shrill sound filled the air.
Akirin Yosuke glanced to Aome's right hand, where a massive, spinning chakra shuriken glowed ominously. Its ferocious rotation tore through the air, creating intense turbulence—the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken.
"This is—"
Realization dawned on Akirin Yosuke, his pupils shrinking in terror.
"No!" he screamed in defiance, his voice mirroring the despair of the first Mist Ninja who had fallen to Aome's Fire Release.
But his protests meant nothing.
In an instant, Aome thrust his glowing shuriken forward. The Rasenshuriken struck its target, expanding into a massive orb of energy that enveloped Akirin Yosuke.
Within the sphere, countless microscopic chakra blades shredded his cells, annihilating him on a molecular level.
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