Chapter 13: Collision with Jūzō Biwa
Uchiha Yuma completed the seal and unleashed his Ninjutsu.
[Wind Style: Suppress Harm!]
Boom——!!!
Massive, high-density tornadoes erupted from Yuma's mouth! The extremely high wind pressure, with the momentum to sweep everything away, immediately enveloped the fog in front of them and cleared the entire forest in an instant!
Biwa Juzo recognized the Ninjutsu immediately.
He urgently warned his subordinates:
"Damn it! It's oppression?! Everyone, retreat!"
After speaking, he turned and fled from the Ninjutsu's coverage, his mind racing.
"That outfit, those eyes, that age... Uchiha's genius?"
He led his subordinates to escape the Wind Style Ninjutsu, which could both clear the area and serve other purposes. Regaining his composure, he lowered his gaze, cold eyes fixed on Uchiha Yuma.
With a chilling voice, he said, "This kid must not be allowed to live."
Narrowing his eyes slightly, he instructed his subordinates:
"You are reliable Jōnin, so you should have no problem handling the so-called 'Yellow Flash.'"
The three ordinary Jōnin exchanged looks. They felt that the reputation of Namikaze Minato was just beginning, but as Jōnin of the Hidden Mist Village, they believed three of them could easily defeat this newly-famous Konoha Jōnin.
"It's no problem, Master Juuzou!"
Hearing his subordinates' confidence, Biwa Juzo nodded in approval.
"Very good. Then I will take care of that Uchiha brat first."
It wasn't just Kirigakure that was troubled by Uchiha Yuma's Wind Style Ninjutsu. Members of Minato's squad were also somewhat shocked.
Especially Obito!
That day at Chief Fugaku's place, he had learned that Yuma had chosen this Ninjutsu. But he never expected that Uchiha Yuma—after learning the Flying Thunder God Technique from Minato Sensei and mastering the Uchiha style—would also excel in Wind Style.
"That's too much. Is this really possible just by awakening the Sharingan?"
Obito couldn't help but question. It's true that examples like Uchiha Yuma were rare in the history of the Uchiha clan. While the Sharingan typically enhances a ninja's abilities, the speed at which Yuma mastered not only the family secret technique, but also space-time Ninjutsu and Wind Style Ninjutsu, was unprecedented.
"Don't get distracted, idiot!" Kakashi snapped, fending off an enemy with his White Fang blade. He noticed that Obito seemed a bit dazed and quickly intervened.
The opponent took advantage of the moment and raised their kunai to stab Obito.
Kakashi moved fast, blocking the fatal blow.
"Kakashi?" Obito snapped back to reality and quickly formed seals with his hands.
[Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique]
A massive fireball instantly burned the enemy restrained by Kakashi into ashes.
The situation was improving.
"Hu..." Kakashi exhaled, his mind working. He suspected why Obito was distracted.
Uchiha Yuma was growing too fast. After awakening the Sharingan, his strength had soared from Genin to a level comparable to Kakashi's in just over a month. Kakashi, though confident in his own skills, couldn't help but be impressed by Yuma's progress.
"Will all Uchiha become this strong after awakening the Sharingan?" Kakashi asked, half in awe.
Obito, still reluctant to admit defeat, replied, "Yes, after I awakened the Sharingan, I got stronger quickly, just like Yuma!"
"Then let's wait and see. Now, let's go help Lin."
"You're right! Let's go help Lin!"
Namikaze Minato felt that Uchiha Yuma's growth was extraordinary.
Even as Jūzō Biwa bypassed him and went straight for Uchiha Yuma, Minato didn't worry. He quickly became entangled with the ordinary Jōnin and refocused on watching Yuma's development. There was no point in testing his mentality anymore. The crisis over Kakashi and Obito was already averted.
He had memorized all his disciples' files. He knew exactly what level Uchiha Yuma had reached before, and this sudden leap in strength could only mean one thing.
Yuma was a super genius!
A late bloomer, perhaps, but his talent had been hidden until now.
Minato had already made up his mind. He would let Jūzō Biwa test Yuma's skills. And if anything went wrong, his special kunai, made with the Flying Thunder God technique, were already spread throughout the area. He was confident he could intervene at any moment.
"Let's see how far you've come, Yuzhen."
Jūzō Biwa secretly relished the situation, knowing Minato had been distracted by his subordinates. He leapt high into the air, aiming to attack Yuma from above.
"Kid, your death has come!" Jūzō Biwa grinned, raising his beheading sword with murderous intent.
Uchiha Yuma felt the terrifying malice. The murderous aura surrounding Jūzō Biwa was overwhelming, his presence like that of an evil Shura ghost.
Despite this being the first time Yuma had faced such a fearsome aura, something inside him stirred.
Somehow, he wasn't trembling with fear.
"Hahahahaha, is this the spirit of one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?"
"Marvelous!"
Flames of Chakra erupted from Yuma's body, small sparks trailing off as the flames began to flow on the blade of his sword.
He stepped forward, bending slightly and adjusting his grip. The edge of the flame blade brushed against his brow.
His scarlet Sharingan twitched slightly...
[Uchiha-ryu: Sword Jump Flame·Kai·Sanhua!]
The Sword Leap Flame, originally a Fire Style attack forming a flame blade, had been modified by Yuma. He increased the wind-nature transformation in his chakra, turning it into a faster, more lethal thrust!
Phew——!
The fierce flame thrust collided with Jūzō Biwa's sword. Both sides locked eyes, their murderous intent thickening the air around them.
"Kill you!" Two voices, dripping with malice, rang out simultaneously!
Clang——!
Both Ninja swords clashed. Each fighter took a step back, then immediately advanced.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In the blink of an eye, the two clashed more than ten times, their blades locked in a deadly dance.
The corner of Yuma's mouth curved into a malicious smile.
"Idiot, you've been fooled!"
Suddenly, the air was filled with afterimages of Yuma's figure.
The illusory clones quickly formed seals and puffed their lips.
Jūzō Biwa's sixth sense screamed at him in warning. He felt an ominous presence closing in.