Seimei observed the three opponents, and naturally, they also noticed him.
A moment ago, they hadn't realized Seimei was so close for two main reasons. First, he had concealed his presence exceptionally well, and they hadn't paid close enough attention. Second, the time he allowed them to react was too short, leaving them no chance to scan their surroundings.
But now, things were different. Seimei had made such a commotion that it was impossible for him to hide his presence any longer.
As a result, the three immediately locked onto his position.
However, Seimei had no intention of hiding anymore.
There were only three of them left. Although they were all Jonin, they no longer posed a real threat to him.
So...
It's time to end this battle.
With that thought, Seimei wasted no time. He immediately performed the Body Flicker Technique and closed in on his enemies.
The three exchanged glances before moving simultaneously, spreading out into left, center, and right positions as they charged toward Seimei.
The distance between them rapidly shrank. Just as they were about to enter attack range, Seimei took the initiative. In an instant, he completed a series of hand seals and unleashed a Fire Release technique—Great Dragon Fire Technique!
Whoosh!
A burst of flames erupted from his mouth.
Then, it transformed into three massive fire dragons, each targeting one of his opponents.
The opponent on the left used the Substitution Technique to evade the fire dragon's attack, seamlessly continuing his charge toward Seimei.
The one in the center stopped in place, using an Earth Release technique to block the incoming flames.
As for the one on the right—
He didn't seem to make any visible movements, but suddenly, his entire body was surrounded by crackling lightning arcs. In a flash, he turned into a streaking afterimage, easily avoiding the fire attack.
Seimei had already activated his Sharingan, keeping a constant watch on all three opponents.
He remained expressionless when he saw the reactions of the first two. However, when he noticed the third opponent's body crackling with lightning and his speed increasing dramatically, Seimei's eyes lit up.
There was only one reason—
This technique.
During his mission to become a Jonin, in the battle between Iwagakure and Kumogakure, he had seen this ability in action through his Shadow Clone when fighting the Third Raikage.
If his guess was correct, this was none other than Kumogakure's secret Lightning Release technique—Lightning Chakra Mode!
For a long time, Seimei had wanted to acquire this ability. The technique's effect of stimulating the body with lightning could enhance physical attributes, significantly improving his constitution stat.
Unfortunately, he had never had the opportunity to obtain it.
But now, that opportunity had suddenly presented itself. How could he not be excited?
As for Mystical Palm Technique…
Yes, the Mystical Palm Technique could also strengthen the body, and the improved version had exceptional results.
But having another option was never a bad thing, right?
If possible, he even wanted to acquire the Eight Gates Release technique as well.
That way, he wouldn't have to worry about increasing his constitution for a long time.
Unfortunately, Danzo's collection didn't contain that technique.
Otherwise, it would have saved him a lot of trouble.
All these thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Seimei quickly refocused his attention entirely on the battle before him.
Yes, the appearance of Lightning Chakra Mode was a pleasant surprise, but if he got distracted and let his opponent escape—or worse, if he lost the fight—it would be a disaster.
So, ending the fight came first.
"Die!"
On Seimei's left, the Kumogakure Jonin who had used the Substitution Technique to dodge the fire dragon had already closed in. Seizing the moment when Seimei had just finished casting his technique and his hands were empty, the enemy let out a battle cry and slashed his kunai toward Seimei's carotid artery.
His speed was astonishing, and the kunai's movement left only a blur in the air.
But that was only in the eyes of an ordinary person.
With the enhancement of the Sharingan, Seimei could see every movement clearly.
With his superior reaction speed, he only needed to slightly tilt his head to avoid the attack.
The kunai narrowly missed his artery by a fraction of an inch—an insurmountable gap that the enemy could not bridge no matter how hard he tried.
Akita's expression darkened. He immediately halted his attack and reversed his grip on the kunai, aiming for the back of Seimei's neck.
Unfortunately, Seimei wasn't going to give him that chance.
Boom!
The ground beneath him exploded as Seimei propelled himself forward like a cannonball, evading Akita's attack with ease.
Not only that, but he also formed hand seals mid-air and cast another technique—Wind Release: Blade of Wind!
Whoosh!
A transparent wind blade, less than half a meter long, materialized in his palm. With precise control, he sent it slicing toward the enemy enveloped in lightning on his right.
As everyone knew, wind was a poor conductor of lightning, and Wind Release techniques generally had an advantage against Lightning Release techniques.
Thus, even though the Kumogakure Jonin had protected his entire body with lightning, he dared not take the wind blade head-on.
With no other choice, he swiftly dodged.
Seeing this, Seimei was about to continue his attack—
But before he could make a move, several kunai suddenly shot toward him from the side.
A strong sense of danger surged through his mind.
Seimei quickly turned to the right and saw several kunai in mid-air, each attached with an explosive tag.
Without hesitation, he used the Body Flicker Technique to vanish from the spot.
The kunai embedded themselves in a nearby tree.
The next moment, the attached explosive tags detonated.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Several crimson fireballs erupted, sending waves of heat surging outward.
Seimei formed a hand seal and activated Chakra Cloak, creating a protective barrier that shielded him from the flames and shockwaves.
Without stopping, he immediately charged toward the Kumogakure Jonin who had thrown the kunai.
That opponent was the farthest from his teammates, making him the perfect target to take down first.
As he moved, he drew his longsword from his waist.
However, just as he was about to close in, the Kumogakure Jonin who had previously dodged his wind blade suddenly rushed over again.
There was no doubt—the Lightning Chakra Mode was extremely powerful, making this Jonin significantly faster than his comrades.
Without hesitation, Seimei halted and switched tactics, swinging his sword at the incoming enemy.
Clang!
A crisp metallic clash echoed.
The Kumogakure Jonin had raised his right hand, using the iron plating on the back of his hand to block the attack.
Not only that, but he also channeled lightning through his body, sending it coursing toward Seimei's blade.
Against anyone else, this might have worked.
But against Seimei?
He could only say—the opponent underestimated him!
The Chakra Cloak's all-around protection was no joke.
The moment the lightning reached Seimei's palm, it was completely neutralized by the cloak, leaving him unharmed.
Seeing this, Katui's expression changed slightly as he instinctively tried to pull back.
But since he was already within Seimei's reach, would Seimei let him escape so easily?