Swordsmanship surpassed ninjutsu—it required no chakra, only immense physical strength. The taijutsu of the Naruto world simply didn't mesh well with swordsmanship.
However, the body-forging techniques from Yomi World could elevate swordsmanship to an entirely new level!
Ye Liang watched intently from below.
The two opponents didn't immediately begin fighting!
High-level duels started in the blink of an eye!
There was no need for prolonged combat. Sometimes, victory could be decided within just a second. Therefore, Ye Liang wasn't in a hurry.
White Fang slowly infused death qi into his short blade.
"Why aren't you attacking? If I strike first, you will certainly die. Why don't you demonstrate your techniques first?"
Shisui Uchiha looked toward him.
"My sword was also forged for killing—it stays with me like a shadow. If I take the initiative, you will certainly die too!"
The two stood at the center of the arena, continuously emitting oppressive energy outward.
Everyone nearby felt a chill creeping over them.
Ye Liang started feeling restless and irritated.
Originally, he wanted to observe how these two individuals—both legends from the Naruto world—would handle a situation without chakra. But the current situation was truly frustrating!
They stood there for what felt like an hour.
Finally, White Fang moved!
"Since you're unwilling to make the first kill, allow me to end this match!" He dashed toward Shisui with his short blade in hand.
What he used was likely a stepping technique from body-forging taijutsu.
Using explosive fire elements underfoot, he shot forward rapidly while maintaining a smooth, aerodynamic posture—exactly like the streamlined design of a car.
Hmm...
Ye Liang felt slightly awkward.
White Fang shot forward like a dolphin!
"Clang!"
His short blade met Shisui's longsword in a clash.
Nothing unexpected happened. Their weapons simply exchanged blows repeatedly—thrilling but completely devoid of killing intent.
The audience watched with intense eyes!
They couldn't make heads or tails of the duel, but they knew the two were incredibly fast. On the already small arena stage, they became like afterimages, darting around at blinding speed!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Sparks of combat continuously flashed across the battlefield!
They went at it nonstop for a full hour!
Ye Liang began feeling something was off!
White Fang was clearly stronger in power, yet Shisui hadn't used his Kotoamatsukami at all. Previously, Mikamitsu Shirabe had said that Uchiha Shisui could defeat others imperceptibly—this was surely the power of Kotoamatsukami!
But he hadn't used it!
Ye Liang also observed White Fang.
White Fang was experienced, his taijutsu superior, yet he missed many golden opportunities. He clearly had the ability to end it in one move but kept hesitating—
It was as if they were deliberately drawing out the fight.
Ye Liang had studied swordsmanship. His perception of killing intent surpassed that of ordinary people, yet from these two, he felt absolutely no killing intent—not even a hint of seriousness!
They were just putting on a show!
No one else seemed to pick up on it!
"Hmph. Are they just playing around?"
Suddenly, Ye Liang noticed that both Uchiha Shisui and Uncle White Fang kept flickering their eyes almost imperceptibly toward the direction of Yomi Celestial Palace, their expressions tinged with slight nervousness. Though subtle, Ye Liang still caught it.
Putting together their stalling actions, Ye Liang suddenly realized something!
"Not good! They're buying time for whoever stole the wooden comb!" Ye Liang figured it out completely. The two were from Hidden Leaf Village — they likely hadn't completely lost their memories and might've even reached a silent agreement!
They must be planning to return to Hidden Leaf Village together!
"Not good!" Ye Liang suddenly approached Mikamitsu Shirabe. "Her Ladyship, I really need to pee!"
He decided to use his "Urination Escape Technique."
This was right in the middle of the competition. The fat guardian watching over the wooden comb was probably still in his room, and now his guard must've dropped big time. This was the perfect opportunity to steal the wooden comb — the chances of success had skyrocketed!
Mikamitsu Shirabe didn't even think twice before agreeing.
Ye Liang was in the last group anyway; even if everything went smoothly today, it wouldn't be his turn yet...
In Yomi Celestial Palace's east palace,
The fat guardian protecting the wooden comb lazily lounged in his room napping. He must have received strict orders — despite how spectacular the competition was, he hadn't even gone out to watch.
And he slept soundly.
All competitors had already gone to the contest, so naturally no one would come steal the wooden comb.
Unfortunately, what he didn't know was that someone's shadow had already been lying on the ceiling.
Gulp!
The figure swallowed hard. Seeing the fat man dozing off, he cautiously jumped down from the ceiling. Ye Liang clearly saw this happen from outside the window.
The person had a watermelon-shaped hairstyle, wore a strange green body suit, had a scarf around his neck, and thick eyebrows — instantly recognizable! Surprisingly, it was Might Duy, the very guy Ye Liang had longed to see!
"Holy crap! Might Duy is actually here!" Ye Liang was secretly shocked. He saw Might Duy carefully approach the fat man, then yank the wooden comb free —
The mysterious wooden comb was immediately pulled out. Then he wrapped the wooden comb with his scarf several times before tucking it inside his clothes.
"Just like that simple?"
Holy hell!
Ye Liang never imagined Might Duy could so effortlessly take the wooden comb he had longed for.
Seeing the fat man still asleep, Might Duy turned to leave — but just as he did, the fat man behind him opened his eyes! Just like when he slapped that thief to death that day, the wrestler-sized palm came swinging toward him!
"Oh no!" Ye Liang exclaimed in alarm!
Might Duy had already turned around — he couldn't possibly see the fat man behind him. As Ye Liang was about to shout a warning, he saw Might Duy's body vanish into thin air!
[Shifting Body Technique!]
Actually using [Shifting Body Technique]!
How was this possible!
Ye Liang was stunned, as if he'd bitten into a sour lemon!
To perform [Shifting Body Technique], one needed chakra. But within Yomi World, chakra was repelled by Death Qi, tightly suppressed deep within the body, making it unusable!
Yet Might Duy managed to use it?
As Ye Liang was astonished, the fat man leapt up, striking upward toward the rafters!
Exactly where Might Duy stood.
[Open the Eight Gates!]
He roared loudly, and his body emitted a brilliant green glow, and he looked like a ferocious blue beast.
This was [Eight Gates Inner Formation]!
Instantly, Ye Liang understood how Might Duy had mobilized his chakra! [Eight Gates] was a technique that broke through blockages in the human body. Since chakra was being blocked due to Death Qi's suppression, he effectively broke through the existing bottleneck.
[The Eight Gates can break the blockage trapping chakra in the body, letting it surge freely through every meridian and restoring its power!]
"Great! If I can learn the Eight Gates from Might Duy, I'll finally be able to go home!" Ye Liang said excitedly as he rushed in.
Might Duy was already in a fight with the chubby guy.
He had opened four gates in a row—fast and hard!
The chubby guy wasn't just any opponent—he used to be a trusted aide of the Yomi goddess. Even after being cast aside, he managed to master three Physical Forging Methods at once. This kind of foe couldn't be taken down with normal methods!
With four gates open, Might Duy was barely keeping up! Next, should he open the Fifth Gate? But the Eight Gates already take a heavy toll on the body—and with the natural suppression here in Yomi World, the damage would only get worse!
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