Emergency Transfer Order
Might Guy's ultimate secret technique, the Eight Gates Released Formation, struck Torune Aburame head-on.
Guy continued his relentless assault until Torune crashed into a mountain, the sheer force of the attack blasting a massive hole through the rock. When the dust and smoke finally cleared, Guy lay on the ground—his body charred black, smoldering, lifeless.
As for Torune, the damage was catastrophic. Only half of his body remained—a gruesome sight.
Chi Yu exhaled slowly, his expression heavy.
Witnessing the full power of Guy's Eighth Gate—the Might Guy technique—had left a deep impression on him. If that attack had been aimed at him…
He wouldn't have stood a chance.
He wouldn't have even been able to dodge.
Its speed vastly outclassed even his fastest move: Thunderclap and Flash – Godspeed.
Chi Yu walked over to where Guy had fallen. The Leaf hero was already dead, his body beginning to crumble into ash, as if consumed by internal flame.
This was Might Guy's final dance.
Spectacular. Glorious. Brief.
"You were strong, Might Guy. Konoha was lucky to have a shinobi like you. Farewell."
As Chi Yu finished speaking, Guy's remains scattered to the wind—nothing left but ash.
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After leaving the scene, Chi Yu accessed his system interface.
> [Witness the death of Might Guy: +5,000 Witness Points]
[Witness the death of the first user of the Blunt Sword: Kabutowari, Torune Aburame: +500 Witness Points]
In the distance, Suikazan Fuguki, who had been injured just from being grazed by the dragon-shaped shockwave of Might Guy's attack, was only now starting to get up. He coughed a mouthful of blood, his large frame trembling.
"Just a graze, and I'm this injured? Was that really just a Genin from Konoha? Damn it… If I run into any more Konoha shinobi right now, I'm done for."
"No need to run. You won't find it difficult… You'll be free soon."
Chi Yu's cold voice came from behind.
Fuguki's body froze. Slowly, he turned and laid eyes on the man.
"Y-You… You're—Blood-Eyed Shura?!"
In a panic, he performed a hand seal. "Needle Senbon!"
His hair hardened and shot at Chi Yu in a deadly barrage, like iron rain.
But with his Mangekyō Sharingan spinning, Chi Yu easily evaded every projectile.
"Yeah. It's me. So—just die already."
Fuguki, now fully bloodshot with rage and fear, swung Samehada, its barbs gleaming.
To his surprise—his blade actually struck Chi Yu.
But then—Chi Yu's body dissolved into mist.
"Genjutsu?!" Fuguki roared.
Too late.
He felt a sharp pain at the base of his neck, and a blade pierced clean through his throat.
Chi Yu's voice whispered in his ear:
"You survived Might Guy. That was your loss."
Fuguki collapsed, his massive body hitting the dirt with a dull thud. Blood gushed from his throat. He stared up at Chi Yu, lips moving wordlessly, unable to speak.
Chi Yu watched calmly as life drained from his enemy's eyes.
> [Witness the death of the first wielder of the Great Blade: Samehada—Suikazan Fuguki: +700 Witness Points]
Beside the body, Samehada twitched and began to crawl away.
Chi Yu narrowed his eyes and raised his blade.
"Thunder Breathing: Fifth Form – Heat Boundary Thunder!"
A blazing, lightning-shaped arc surged from his sword, striking Samehada dead-on.
The sentient blade writhed violently—and then, with a puff of smoke, vanished.
Chi Yu clicked his tongue. "So it was bound by a summoning contract…"
Still, he didn't pursue it. No matter how unique Samehada was, in the end, it was just a weapon.
Suikazan Fuguki had been weak, even with it.
And as for his future successor, Kisame Hoshigaki—Chi Yu didn't consider him worth his attention.
Turning away, he rejoined the battle, continuing his hunt for the remaining Hidden Mist shinobi.
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Two Months Later
The Land of Waves had largely been purged of Kirigakure presence. Only a few scattered enemies remained in hiding.
But victory came at a cost.
The Uchiha forces, which had once numbered 98, were now reduced to just over 30. The losses were devastating.
Still, they couldn't complain.
Under Chi Yu's brutal command, they had taken the Land of Waves.
And back in Konoha, the one most pleased with this outcome was Shimura Danzō.
Chi Yu had been feeding him Sharingan eyes from fallen Uchiha shinobi. Including the original seven pairs, Chi Yu had now handed over a total of twelve pairs—two of them Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
This was no small feat. The Uchiha were notorious for protecting their dōjutsu. Most of the time, they would destroy their eyes at the brink of death to prevent theft.
But Chi Yu's timing had been impeccable.
Soon after pacifying the Land of Waves, an urgent transfer order arrived from Konoha.
Chi Yu was to immediately proceed to the Land of Hot Water, bringing all surviving Uchiha forces with him.
The situation was dire.
According to intelligence, Kumogakure was making a massive military move. The Third Raikage himself was rumored to be heading toward the Land of Hot Water, intending to turn the tide.
Upon arrival, Chi Yu went directly to Orochimaru to confirm the report.
It was true. The Third Raikage was advancing.
Kumo had already reinforced the frontlines with elite troops, initiating a brutal counterattack.
Konoha, caught off guard, was suffering heavy casualties.
Kumogakure was no longer trying to prolong the war.
They were gambling everything—hoping to drive Konoha back and force Iwagakure to break its stalemate and strike from the other side.
Konoha's forces in Grass Country couldn't move—they were the barrier keeping Iwa in check.
Even Konoha's troops in River Country, who had been fighting against Sunagakure, were being pulled back to strengthen the western front.
With the Land of Waves stabilized under Chi Yu's ruthless strategy, all of his Uchiha troops were redeployed to the Land of Hot Water.
A larger battle was coming.
Chi Yu and Orochimaru discussed possible responses if the Third Raikage personally entered the battlefield.
The truth was grim.
If the Raikage appeared, it would massively boost Kumo morale and likely break Konoha's resistance.
They might be forced to retreat into the Land of Fire itself.
In the end, they reached no clear conclusion.
A Kage joining the frontlines meant more than just raw power—it was symbolic. It inspired troops, terrified enemies, and changed the tempo of war.
But Chi Yu had a suspicion.
If he remembered correctly, Iwagakure might just sabotage Kumogakure's plans.
And if that happened, the Third Raikage would never make it to the Land of Hot Water alive.
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