Chapter 165: First Blood
In an instant, Jūzō Biwa, Fuguki Suikazan, Kuriarare Kushimaru, and the wielder of the Twin Swords-Hiramekarei launched a simultaneous attack. They knew Koshino's strength well and were deeply aware of his potential for a counterattack!
It seemed that Jinpachi, Akebino and Raiga Kurosuki, three members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, had never faced Koshino before. Thus, when they appeared, they showed no intention of making a move. Clearly, Munashi Jinpachi, Jinin Akebino, and Raiga felt that it was overkill for the esteemed Seven Ninja Swordsmen to deal with Koshino, Might Guy, and the others, akin to using a butcher's knife to kill a chicken.
However, just as Jinpachi, Akebino, and Raiga were watching Jūzō, Fuguki, Kushimaru, and the wielder of the Twin Swords Hiramekarei with disdain, Koshino's long-hidden trump card was suddenly revealed. This revelation caused the previously dismissive Jinpachi, Akebino, and Raiga to show expressions of surprise!
In fact, Jinpachi and the other two felt a tinge of regret! Regret that they hadn't joined Jūzō Biwa and the others in attacking Koshino!
So, what was Koshino's hidden trump card?
As Jūzō, Fuguki, Kushimaru, and the wielder of Hiramekarei approached Koshino, ready to strike with the four legendary swords of the Mist, Koshino suddenly formed hand seals. He then slammed his right palm onto the ground, unleashing the Nara clan's S-rank secret technique! Shadow Realm Descent!
"Buzz!"
"Buzz!"
In the previous second, Jūzō and the other three were confident in their attack, almost envisioning Koshino's demise under their combined assault.
After all, they were four members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist! Even in the Hidden Leaf Village, only a handful could withstand their might! Among them, Koshino's mentor, Namikaze Minato, was certainly capable of resisting the combined attack of the four members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.
As for another, in the minds of Jūzō and the others, perhaps only Sarutobi Hiruzen could withstand their combined might!
But Koshino?
Despite Jūzō Biwa, Fuguki Suikazan, Kuriarare Kushimaru, and the wielder of Hiramekarei taking Koshino's strength seriously, in their hearts, Koshino was merely a young, exceptionally talented member of the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu. Even if his strength was extraordinary, so what?
With four members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen attacking together, could there really be a chance of failure?
However, just as Jūzō and the other four members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen launched their fierce attack, convinced that Koshino would meet a tragic end, Koshino's palm slammed heavily onto the ground. With a "buzz" and another "buzz," shadows extended from beneath Koshino's feet, swiftly enveloping not only Jūzō, Fuguki, Kushimaru, and the wielder of the Hiramekarei but also reaching the feet of Jinpachi, Akebino, and Raiga in the distance!
Immediately!
The binding ability was unleashed!
Koshino, using the self-created Nara clan's S-rank secret technique, Shadow Realm Descent, had astonishingly immobilized all the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist! In that single second, the situation Koshino faced changed dramatically!
A stunning reversal!
This was precisely what happened when Koshino used Shadow Realm Descent, suddenly altering the battlefield! But let's not forget, Koshino's opponents were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!
They were the true elite among the Mist!
Especially Jūzō Biwa, who had witnessed Koshino using Shadow Realm Descent firsthand!
So, when Koshino used the Nara clan's S-rank secret technique, Shadow Realm Descent, to suddenly immobilize all the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Jūzō's sharp gaze fell on Koshino. A cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he turned to the other members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen and said:
"Don't worry, this one named Shadow from the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu is a member of the Nara clan."
"It seems the Nara clan's secret technique he's using covers a much larger area than we imagined. But the wider his shadow spreads and the more people he needs to immobilize, the weaker the technique's power becomes!"
"Moreover, while maintaining the secret technique, this little Konoha Anbu brat can't move!"
"Raiga, what are you waiting for!?"
"Quickly use your Lightning Release secret technique to finish off this brat. Don't forget we have other tasks to complete, and we can't afford to waste too much time here!"
"Hahaha! So it's all bark and no bite! I'll take care of this brat myself and give him a perfect funeral!"
As Jūzō finished speaking, a cruel glint flashed in Raiga's eyes.
With a sinister grin spreading across his face, Might Guy, Genma, and Ebisu, who were powerless to intervene, all slightly narrowed their eyes.
Clearly, the hope they had just seen in Koshino's potential comeback was shattered under Jūzō's guidance, instantly turning the joy in Guy, Genma, and Ebisu's hearts into despair.
But just as Kuromaru Raiga, following Jūzō's advice, was about to grip his Thunder Sword tightly and use his signature Lightning Release technique to attack Koshino, an incredibly powerful immobilizing ability suddenly emerged.
Not only did it leave Raiga momentarily stunned, but it also allowed Koshino, who had used the Shadow Realm Descent to immobilize all the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, to secretly flash a cold smile!
Because, if it were during the time when Koshino fought Jūzō,Jūzō's advice would have been spot on.
Indeed, at that time, Koshino's Nara clan S-rank secret technique had not been perfected, and all the weaknesses of the Shadow Realm Descent pointed out by Jūzō Biwa truly existed!
But don't forget, Koshino has made significant progress since his encounter with Jūzō Biwa!
His mental energy has nearly reached a qualitative transformation, and his Wind Release chakra nature transformation has achieved a breakthrough to the second stage!
Just focusing on the Nara clan's S-rank secret technique, Shadow Realm Descent, Koshino has perfected all its flaws!
So, when Jūzō Biwa confidently pointed out the weaknesses of Shadow Realm Descent, hoping Kuromaru Raiga could directly eliminate Koshino, all Koshino could do was coldly laugh and mentally mock Jūzō Biwa's arrogance!
"Jūzō Biwa, what a pity!"
"If it were before, my Shadow Realm Descent indeed had many shortcomings!"
"But ever since I fought you, all the weaknesses you pointed out have vanished completely!"
"And"
"The Shadow Realm Descent I'm using now is far more terrifying than you can imagine!"
"Now, let me demonstrate it for you!"
Inwardly thinking this, if anyone could see Koshino's face hidden beneath the Anbu mask, they would surely notice the cold smile at the corner of his mouth growing even more intense!
In the next second, almost as that cold smile deepened, the pupils of Jūzō, Raiga, and the other members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist slightly contracted as Koshino's lower body gradually "sank" into the shadows cast by the Shadow Realm Descent!
Following this, as Koshino's lower body sank deeper, Kushimaru, who was immobilized by the Shadow Realm Descent, suddenly noticed a hand formed from shadows slowly climbing up his neck!
Then, with a "crack" sound!
Kushimaru, one of the "Ruthless" duo of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, had his neck bone snapped by the shadow-formed hand!
Kuriarare Kushimaru!
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