Chapter 167: The Art of Shadow Clones (Part 2)
"It's an explosive tag!"
"Boom!"
In the blink of an eye, Jūzō swung his Executioner's Blade downward, cleanly severing Koshino's head. Jūzō, Fuguki , and the wielder of the twin swords, Hiramekarei, were somewhat complacent. After all, Koshino wasn't from the Hozuki clan of the Hidden Mist Village, nor did he belong to any bloodline limit clan that could survive decapitation.
But in the very next moment, just as Koshino's head hit the ground, with a few "poof" sounds, it transformed into several shadow clones. These clones immediately latched onto Jūzō and the other two, leaving them unable to think clearly. None of them had anticipated that Koshino's fallen head would transform into shadow clones and launch such a bizarre attack!
Moreover, what shocked Jūzō, Fuguki, and the wielder of Hiramekarei even more was that the shadow clones formed from Koshino's head were wrapped with explosive tags! Normally, they wouldn't consider a mere explosive tag a threat. But was the situation normal now?
Koshino's shadow clones were holding Jūzō and the others tightly, with the explosive tags practically stuck to their bodies!
In such a scenario, even if each shadow clone had only one explosive tag, Jūzō, Fuguki, and the wielder of Hiramekarei felt their lives were at risk. Without giving them any chance to react or defend, the explosive tags attached to the shadow clones suddenly detonated with a "hiss" sound! Smoke and debris scattered everywhere!
Amidst the thick smoke, those who weren't caught in the explosion —Ameyuri Ringo, Jinpachi Munashi, and Raiga Kurosuki— couldn't help but gasp. Just witnessing the power of the explosion made them fear that Jūzō, Fuguki, and the wielder of Hiramekarei might follow in the footsteps of Kushimaru and meet a tragic end at the hands of a mere Konoha Anbu.
But unlike Koshino, if Might Guy, Genma and Ebisu were to die at the hands of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Koshino's state of mind would undoubtedly be affected.
However, for the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, it was different. Whether it was Kushimaru, Jūzō, Fuguki , or the wielder of Hiramekarei, as long as it wasn't them who died, their state of mind wouldn't be affected in the slightest.
If, when the smoke cleared, Jūzō and the others were indeed dead, Ameyuri Ringo and the others would only feel a bit troubled about explaining things when they returned.
Then, under the indifferent gazes of Ameyuri Ringo, Jinpachi, and Raiga, and the tense stares of Might Guy and the others, the smoke gradually dispersed, revealing three figures to those watching the battle.
As the three figures emerged, Ameyuri, Jinpachi, and Raiga allowed themselves a slight smirk. In contrast,Guy, Genma and Ebisu felt a wave of despair wash over them. Why? Because as the smoke cleared, Jūzō stood at the center of the explosion, looking disheveled but unscathed! Fuguki , holding the Samehada, wore a cold smile, appearing completely unharmed. Only the wielder of Hiramekarei had lost an arm in the terrifying explosion!
On the other hand, Koshino, who initiated the explosion to eliminate Jūzō, Fuguki, and the wielder of Hiramekarei, was left with only half a body in front of Might Guy and the others once the smoke cleared.
How could Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu not feel despair at this scene?
How could they not feel chilled to the bone?
Especially since Koshino's remaining half-body served as a stark reminder of his death, further freezing the hearts of Might Guy and the others.
But would the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, like Jūzō, care about the thoughts of Might Guy and the others?
Certainly not!
So, even in Koshino's final moments, his efforts couldn't further reduce the numbers of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. The cruel gaze of the wielder of the Twin Swords, Hiramekarei, was now directly fixed on Might Guy, Genma and Ebisu!
"Damn it, if it weren't for Fuguki, I might have lost more than just an arm!"
"Just to deal with a little brat from Konoha, not only did that idiot Kushimaru die, but I also lost an arm!"
"Jūzō, how about I take care of those three brats?"
"I want to properly entertain these three Konoha brats to mourn the loss of my arm!"
"No problem, they're all yours!"
Listening to the words of the Twin Swords wielder, Jūzō's previous disdain was gone, replaced by a serious expression as he thoughtfully observed the remaining half of Koshino's body.
As for the Twin Swords wielder, having received Jūzō's approval, was there any need to hesitate?
His cruel and violent gaze fell upon Might Guy qnd the other two With just that bloody look, he stripped them of their remaining will to fight!
This is the difference in strength! This is the aura of the elite among the elites of the Mist!
Just by his presence alone, the Twin Swords wielder made Might Guy, Genma and Ebisu lose their fighting spirit...It couldn't help but make them secretly anxious, thinking to themselves, did Koshino really fight against such a monster and even kill one of them?
However, such anxiety couldn't last long!
Because as Guy, Genma and Ebisu were secretly anxious, the Twin Swords wielder suddenly vanished with a "whoosh" sound!
When he reappeared, he was right in front of Ebisu!
"Is this the end?"
"Damn it! If only I hadn't chased after that Mist ninja Kushimaru with Genma and Might Guy!"
The shadow of death loomed over him, and no matter how much regret Ebisu felt in his heart, it was useless.
So, just as the Twin Swords wielder appeared before Ebisu, ready to claim his life with the Twin Swords, Ebisu could only symbolically defend with the kunai in his hand, having no other thoughts.
The Twin Swords wielder knew that Ebisu's only chance of turning the tables was the already deceased Koshino. Thus, as he prepared to take Ebisu's life, he felt no psychological pressure.
But just as the Twin Swords wielder was about to claim Ebisu's life, there was suddenly another "whoosh" sound!
The half of Koshino's body left in front of Jūzō and the others underwent a bizarre change once more, startling the Twin Swords wielder!
Immediately after!
Due to this sudden shock, he couldn't maintain a steady grip on the Twin Swords!
A brilliant and sharp wind blade suddenly emerged from behind Ebisu, taking advantage of the Twin Swords wielder's moment of imbalance, and directly severed his head!
"Gale Style! Air Blade!"
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