To the north of the Land of Fire, in a vast plain.
"Boom!"
A thunderous sound echoed far and wide, as the powerful shockwave caused the ground to crack and tremble, sending up thick clouds of dust.
Amidst the smoke, a figure clad in black leaped high into the air, tracing a graceful arc before landing elegantly.
This was a young man; sunlight poured down upon him, casting a faint halo around his tall, slender frame, creating an almost ethereal illusion.
His phoenix-like eyes were clear and bright, handsome beyond compare, with skin as pure as ice and snow, and long hair like black satin, all complemented by a refreshing smile on his face.
"Not bad, not bad. This level of force is enough to break my water molecule barrier, but it still can't harm me," Kamihane said, casually brushing off the dust that clung to his sleeve.
"Then why dodge?"
A soft, melodious voice emerged from the wind, and as the dust slowly dispersed, a graceful figure stepped out.
She stood tall and alluring, her impressive figure filling out her high-collared clan clothing. With skin like jade and eyes like painted art, she exuded an otherworldly presence. The tips of her crimson-laced eyes hinted at both beauty and a hint of danger.
She was Uchiha Hikari.
At this moment, a faint blue mist emanated from her body, light and airy, shimmering with dreamlike colors. Influenced by natural energy, her flowing hair and robe moved without wind, akin to a fairy gracing the earth.
Her long, fair legs were bare, revealing delicate lines adorned with light purple patterns blooming at her ankles. Her feet were as pristine as jade, lightly touching the ground without a speck of dust.
Most striking, however, was her stunningly breathtaking face.
Beneath her naturally beautiful countenance, a vibrant blush graced her cheeks, accented by three purple patterns glimmering softly, while two fluffy cat ears peeked out, swaying gently with the wind.
This transformation did not diminish her innate coolness; rather, it introduced a captivating, exotic charm that heightened her allure.
"I just didn't want to look foolish," Kamihane chuckled, sizing up his wife. "Though your Sage Mode isn't perfected yet, this intensity has far surpassed Orochimaru's Sage Mode."
"It's not enough, far from enough."
Hikari narrowed her enchanting eyes, her lips parting slightly as she took a deep breath. "Sage Art: Fire Release: Burning Cannon!"
Her body amassed Fire Release chakra in her throat, and as she opened her mouth, a blazing red cannon shot forth, igniting the air and leaving a streak of crimson in its wake.
As the cannon rushed toward him, the air began to boil. Kamihane didn't dodge; instead, he merely extended one hand.
"Boom!"
Flames surged outward, dyeing the ground red. Kamihane effortlessly caught the cannon, a white mist surrounding him as the water molecules of his barrier rapidly evaporated.
A smirk crept onto his face as he thrust his other hand forward into the fireball. With a slight tug, he split the searing cannonball in two, causing it to erupt into a wave of fire that spread across the field.
However, as he lifted his gaze, he was immediately engulfed by the raging black flames.
"Amaterasu!"
"You actually used that attack against me?" Kamihane was momentarily taken aback. "Did you forget? I've long adapted to your Amaterasu."
The black flames ignited Kamihane's body, resembling a clawing demon, yet they caused him no harm.
At that moment, a fair fist pierced through the layers of flames, penetrating his water molecule barrier, striking forcefully against Kamihane's chest.
"Bang!"
The impact created a shockwave that spread out like a tangible whirlwind, wrapping him in gusts of hot air.
Behind the swirling black flames, Hikari's radiant face emerged, her eyes glowing with vivid crimson from her kaleidoscope Sharingan.
Kamihane stood his ground, unwavering, an eyebrow raised in mild surprise.
"So that was your plan, to obstruct my view and close in on me?" He smiled calmly. "This time, I didn't dodge."
Just then, a thorn-like wooden spike shot from Hikari's palm. However, Kamihane had already slightly retreated, spinning to evade her arm, while his left fist gathered power, swinging toward her shoulder with undeniable force.
Hikari's eyes widened with focus; it was too late to retreat. She quickly raised her arms in defense.
With a deafening "boom," the massive force knocked her backward, leaving two long tracks in the earth as her graceful feet were dragged away.
Kamihane stepped forward, disappearing from his original spot in an instant.
The sound of wind whooshed past as Hikari barely raised her gaze when a strikingly handsome face emerged, a playful smile on his lips.
"What? This speed…"
She stiffened, tension mounting in her body, but the anticipated heavy blow never came; instead, she felt a soft touch on her forehead.
Kamihane had done nothing but gently kiss her forehead.
"You!" Hikari blushed furiously and threw a punch.
Kamihane swayed slightly, his clone flickering before vanishing into thin air, reappearing behind Hikari.
She sensed his movement, her instincts guiding her as she spun and delivered a fierce kick aimed at Kamihane's temple.
Empowered by Sage chakra, her body brimmed with pure strength; it felt effortlessly exhilarating, as if every movement could split mountains.
Yet, Kamihane effortlessly raised a hand, not only absorbing all the power without effort but also firmly grasping her foot.
The cool, smooth touch of her skin made him smile unconsciously as he held onto her ankle.
"Damn it!" Hikari's face turned slightly red. This maneuver felt a bit intimate, almost as if she had intentionally offered her foot to him.
Seizing the moment of her flustered state, Kamihane leaned in, resembling a diving shark, and effortlessly hoisted one of her delicate legs onto his shoulder.
The warmth of her body and the subtle floral scent enveloped him in an instant.
"Time for a piggyback ride~"
A mischievous grin spread across Kamihane's face as he twisted his body and performed a graceful throw, sending the lovely beauty soaring into the mountains with a resounding "boom!"
"We agreed this was just a test of abilities; you can't get angry." Kamihane called out toward the mountain.
In response, Hikari's cool voice echoed back:
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Birth of the Trees!"
The ground trembled continuously as thick wooden vines erupted, tearing apart the earth and swiftly growing into towering trees, resembling an army surging forth, ready for battle.
Kamihane stood his ground, facing the oncoming tide of giant trees. He slightly raised his hand, pulling out a crystal-clear line of chakra.
"Convergence of the Golden Light, Armed."
As the halo shimmered, the entire chakra line underwent a dramatic transformation, gleaming with a heavy metallic sheen, exuding a sense of power and lethal intent!
"String Slice."
With a ripping sound, the chakra line rocketed forth, vanishing into the air.
As the breeze whispered past, the forest of trees before Kamihane abruptly collapsed, extending a few hundred meters. Tree trunks, branches, and even the unformed vines were sliced clean at their roots, the cut surfaces smooth as mirrors.
Kamihane lightly blew on his fingertips. "I told you not to get angry."
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