"Ah!"
"Ah~"
The repeated screams of pain echoed through the air.
With a single strike, Qingming disrupted the plans of several Mist Ninjas, leaving them unable to react in time. Some were scratched by the earth spikes, others had their feet pierced, and even more tragically, some lost their lives.
The Mist Ninjas' ambush had been completely foiled.
At this point, both sides paused for a moment, sizing each other up.
Qingming saw that there were about twenty to thirty Mist Ninjas ahead of them. Among them, the strongest were two Mist Jonin, and the weakest was a Mist Chunin.
However, the fact that these ninjas survived the earlier barrage of attacks meant their strength was not to be underestimated.
It became clear that the overall strength of the Mist Ninjas was not bad. With two Jonin leading a group of capable subordinates, lying in ambush along their route to support, Qingming couldn't help but feel uneasy.
It wasn't that he thought someone was specifically targeting them.
After all, this route was one that almost all the Leaf Ninjas from the central and northern fronts had to pass, and it wasn't exclusive to them. Therefore, the likelihood of them being specially targeted was low.
What concerned Qingming was the fact that they were close to the assembly point, and yet there were so many Mist Ninjas here. It was a sign of how chaotic the situation was in this area.
He was worried about the pressure they would face as they continued.
As for the ninjas before him, to be honest, Qingming wasn't particularly concerned.
Two Jonin without any special abilities and a bunch of Chunin and Genin were simply no match for him.
This also reassured him that the Mist Village wasn't deliberately targeting him and Uchiha Shisui. If the Mist had specifically arranged an ambush for them, the enemy's numbers and quality would need to be doubled.
After all, both he and Uchiha Shisui had made a name for themselves, and these ninjas were simply out of their league. The Mist Village wasn't so foolish.
This also indicated that their movements had not been leaked, which allowed Qingming to breathe a sigh of relief.
If their whereabouts had been exposed, that would imply serious issues within their ranks.
And at any time, traitors within the organization were the hardest to guard against. Qingming didn't want to constantly worry about being stabbed in the back by someone from his own side.
With these thoughts flashing through his mind, Qingming raised his hand again and formed a series of hand seals, activating the ninjutsu—Fire Style: Great Dragon Fire Technique!
Now that his sword techniques were perfected, unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to rely on them in battle.
Because using a sword not only wasted chakra but also provided no additional benefits.
On the other hand, using ninjutsu in battle could not only deal damage to the enemy but also help improve his proficiency, killing two birds with one stone.
As for the small amount of chakra spent, as long as he left a few survivors, he could replenish it by extracting chakra from them after the battle.
His gaze returned to the battlefield, where three fire dragons erupted from his mouth and, under his control, charged at the group of Mist Ninjas.
However, these Mist Ninjas had already spread out due to the previous attacks, limiting the number of targets for the fire dragons.
And with fewer targets, it was easier to dodge.
Thus, the three fire dragons caused no casualties. They tore through the Mist Ninjas' formation and crashed into several large trees behind them.
Boom~ Boom~ Boom~
The flames surged outward, instantly igniting the trees in the area and transforming it into a sea of fire.
As a result, the Mist Ninjas had no choice but to scatter and flee from the area.
Seizing the opportunity, Qingming targeted one of them and used the ninjutsu—Fire Style: Phoenix Fire Technique!
Boom~
A ball of flames appeared out of nowhere and enveloped the ninja, consuming his entire body in flames within moments.
"Ah~~~"
The anguished screams came from the burning man as he rolled on the ground, trying to put out the flames on his body.
Nearby, a few other Mist Ninjas rushed to his side, attempting to help extinguish the fire.
Seeing this, Qingming thought to himself, "What a perfect opportunity!"
He was about to attack them, but just as he moved, a figure appeared beside him, wielding a sickle-shaped ninja tool, aiming for his neck.
It was clear that if this strike landed, his throat and carotid artery would be sliced open, causing immediate suffocation and massive blood loss— a fatal injury.
As for blocking the attack...
Such a weapon specialized in surprise and catching opponents off guard. Without preparation, it was nearly impossible to perfectly block the strike. Even if one managed to parry it, they would fall into a trap and lose the advantage.
But Qingming was no ordinary person.
The moment the figure appeared, his peripheral vision caught the movement, and his three tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly.
To him, the enemy's movements were slow, like being played in slow motion, as the figure drew closer.
In that instant, Qingming's reaction speed far exceeded that of ordinary people, giving him enough time to think and react.
Just before the sickle-shaped weapon reached him, he drew his longsword from his waist and perfectly blocked the attack.
Not only that, but he also swiftly reversed his sword and thrust the tip toward the opponent's heart.
Seeing this, Tanabe Tomohiko's pupils contracted sharply, and he immediately retreated to avoid the attack.
Seeing this, Qingming stepped forward to pursue, but just then, several kunai flew toward him from a distance.
He stopped in his tracks, swinging his longsword to block all the incoming kunai.
Following the trajectory of the kunai, Qingming spotted a female ninja—one of the two Mist Jonin on the field.
As for the other Jonin, it was naturally the one who had just tried to ambush him.
Qingming took a half-step back and glanced at the two, who were now positioned on opposite sides, clearly wary of his Sharingan genjutsu.
Unfortunately, two ordinary Jonin, no matter how cautious, were no match for him.
Glancing at the Mist Ninjas gathering ahead, Qingming did not hesitate for a second. He immediately launched his attack.
A flash of green light appeared around his body, connecting to his longsword, and in an instant, his figure 'disappeared'—it was the fully mastered "Instant Sword Technique."
"Watch out!"
Seeing Qingming approaching, Tanabe Tomohiko immediately shouted to Koike Emi on the opposite side.
Indeed, Qingming had targeted Koike Emi as his primary opponent.
From their earlier division of roles, it was clear that Tanabe Tomohiko was more skilled in close combat, while Koike Emi provided support from a distance.
When picking a target, one always chooses the softer fruit. Qingming had no intention of making things difficult for himself, so he decided to focus on Koike Emi first.
The fully mastered "Instant Sword Technique" greatly enhanced his speed, allowing him to cross a distance of over ten meters in the blink of an eye, launching his attack on Koike Emi.
However, Koike Emi was a true Jonin. While she might not be as proficient in close combat as Tanabe Tomohiko, she was far from weak in this regard.
As such, she was able to precisely block Qingming's assault.
But this was only the beginning.
plz support me if you can.
patreon.com/Mano99
all the fanfic is 30 chapter a had and you will get 1 chapter everyday.