Naruto: Dual-Pupil Uchiha

Hyuga Hiashi's Squad

At first, everything seemed easy for them. After sealing Genya, they relaxed, chatted casually, and waited for Hiruzen Sarutobi to arrive.

Initially, when a signal came from Shisui's side, they noticed it but didn't pay much attention.

They assumed that even if Hiruzen went to assist Shisui, it wouldn't be a problem since they had already completely subdued the assassin. There didn't seem to be any chance of trouble.

But just as they were starting to let their guard down, everything changed!

The earth wall sealing Genya suddenly burst open, blown apart by an invisible force.

At the same time, the assassin leaped onto the earth wall. A terrifying force of suction pulled two ninja toward him. Before they could react, they were cut down by the assassin.

Of course, this happened because the two ninja were caught off guard by the sudden development. They were restrained by Genya before they could defend themselves.

"This is bad! This assassin is using some secret technique! Quickly, we need to work together to subdue him!" Hyuga Hiashi growled in a low voice as he was the first to charge forward, engaging in combat with Genya's shadow clone.

As the clan leader of the Hyuga clan, Hiashi was a formidable fighter with powerful Taijutsu. Genya's shadow clone managed to hold its ground against him, relying on Black Flame and Shinra Tensei.

However, the shadow clone soon discovered an intriguing ability!

It could use the Black Flame to absorb chakra from the surrounding ninja, boosting its own chakra reserves.

Additionally, the clone's Dual Pupils didn't consume the absorbed chakra. All of it was stored directly within the shadow clone.

The downside was that this process consumed a lot of mental energy.

If the issue of mental energy consumption could be resolved, Genya's shadow clone would become an unstoppable combat machine!

As it continued absorbing chakra from opponents, the shadow clone grew stronger and stronger. However, its mental energy was beginning to drain significantly.

Even so, it was enough. The shadow clone had already fulfilled its purpose.

In the chaos, under Hiashi's protection, the assassin also managed to kill two more ninja.

As the battle raged on, Hiashi noticed that the assassin was growing stronger with every exchange. He quickly shouted, "Fire another signal flare! Don't let the Hokage be misled—this is the real assassin!"

The fight between both sides intensified, reaching a fever pitch.

By the time the shadow clone had completed its mission, it was clear that the battle was far from over.

Uchiha Shisui's side.

"Damn it. We're still fighting this assassin, and now Hyuga Hiashi is sending out signals again? Three consecutive distress signals? Is he trying to mess with us?" A ninja looked at the signals in the distance and couldn't help but complain.

They believed that Hyuga Hiashi was causing trouble!

"The Hyuga clan leader must be in danger. We can hold on here for now. Let the others go help him!" Uchiha Shisui instructed while continuing his battle with Genya's clone.

Shisui felt confident that he could deal with this assassin.

After all, the assassin was already trapped. Even if the situation became dangerous, Shisui still had a trump card—Susanoo!

As long as he could rely on Susanoo, he was nearly invincible.

That's why Shisui trusted Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others to assist Hyuga Hiashi.

Meanwhile, intense battles were happening at both locations.

"Lord Kakashi, should we go support Lord Shisui?" A ninja standing behind Kakashi noticed the signals coming from both sides. Although their own position remained calm, he couldn't help but ask.

Based on the signals, it seemed the clan leader would prioritize helping Hyuga Hiashi, leaving Uchiha Shisui's side to rely only on their defense.

However,

Kakashi felt something was off. Among Uchiha Shisui, Hyuga Hiashi, and himself, he was undoubtedly the weakest.

Wouldn't it make more sense for the assassin to target the weaker group instead of taking on two stronger opponents?

Why would the assassin leave him alone?

Given the assassin's cautious personality and meticulous planning, it didn't seem likely.

"Lord Kakashi, we..." The ninja beside him grew anxious and began urging him.

"No rush. Let's wait a little longer," Kakashi replied, his eyes scanning the surroundings carefully.

Something about this didn't feel right.

"Heh heh. As expected of Kakashi!"

At that moment, a raspy voice sounded from a tree behind them.

"You're much smarter than Shisui and Hiashi Hyuga, those two fools!"

In an instant!

Everyone turned their heads simultaneously, looking in the direction of the voice!

A figure in black appeared before Kakashi, standing atop the tree.

Under the monkey mask, Genya's face looked grim.

No wonder Kakashi would later become the Sixth Hokage, even if temporarily. His mind was indeed sharp enough to qualify!

"If I'm not mistaken, you must be the assassin," Kakashi said calmly, locking eyes with Genya. Though his eyes were hidden behind the black flames covering the mask, Kakashi seemed to sense something from his gaze.

"That's right, it's me," Genya replied indifferently, leaping down from the branch and walking slowly toward them.

He stopped about ten meters away from Kakashi.

The six other ninjas behind Kakashi nervously huddled behind him, clearly afraid.

But Kakashi ignored their retreat and gave a faint smile.

"Have we met before?"

Even though he couldn't see the person's face beneath the black robe and mask, Kakashi had a strange feeling—they'd met somewhere before.

"Take a guess," Genya replied with a calm smile.

Then, his gaze shifted toward the Sarutobi ninjas nearby.

"Eavesdropping isn't polite. Let me take care of them first."

With that, Genya moved to attack the ninjas behind Kakashi!

"You've fallen into my trap," Kakashi said suddenly.

"When I saw the two previous teams were ambushed, I knew someone would come for us. I just didn't expect it to be you!"

As he finished speaking, Kakashi's eyes widened. His hands moved swiftly, forming seals!

At the same time!

Smoke filled the area, and where Genya stood, there were now hundreds of explosive tags!

Everything—the earlier conversation included—had been part of Kakashi's plan!

As he finished forming seals, the group quickly retreated!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The explosive tags detonated, covering the entire area where Genya had stood!

Through the smoke, a faint silhouette could still be seen.

In that instant, Kakashi pulled up his forehead protector, revealing his Sharingan!

The tomoe spun rapidly.

He had heard rumors about this assassin's ability to reflect ninjutsu. Now, Kakashi wanted to see if he could copy that technique with his Sharingan!

At this moment, the assassin would surely defend himself!

But—

The instant he looked over, his pupils contracted sharply.

How is this possible?!

Through the Sharingan, he could see an invisible chakra shielding the assassin during the explosion of the explosive tags.

But he hadn't seen the assassin form any hand seals!

This must be a Kekkei Genkai or some kind of special ability.

The explosive tags were gone, and the smoke began to clear.

Everyone saw the unharmed figure standing in the dissipating smoke.

"How is this possible?" The surrounding shinobi stared at the massive crater around them, their eyes filled with disbelief.

How could this be?!

So many explosive tags had been used, and yet the assassin remained completely unscathed?

How could this happen?!

They even began to question if they were hallucinating.

However, the giant crater surrounding them brought clarity to their minds—this was no illusion. The assassin had endured the full force of the explosive tags without taking any damage!

How is this possible?!

This single display had already instilled fear in their hearts.

It was terrifying!

Utterly horrifying!

At that moment, the idea of fleeing crept into their minds. Could they really defeat someone like this?

The only choice was to run!

Even Kakashi felt a wave of powerlessness rise in his heart.

Too strong.

Far too strong.

A regular Jonin is no match for this person!

Step, step, step.

Genya walked forward step by step, and the ninjas following behind Kakashi instinctively began retreating!

"Send the signal quickly! We need reinforcements here!" one of the ninjas exclaimed after realizing the danger, immediately starting to send out a signal.

Kakashi knew that everyone was currently occupied and no one would come to their aid.

He sighed, took a few steps forward, and stood in front of Genya, his expression resolute.

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