What Qingming was thinking, Gui Deng Zhan Yue did not know and did not care. He was only slightly surprised when Qingming recognized the secret technique he had used, but that surprise quickly turned into a counterattack.
"Water Style: Great Water Arm Technique!"
In an instant, Gui Deng Zhan Yue gathered a large amount of water from his body into his right arm, then swung the short sword in his hand, slashing toward Qingming's neck.
A strong sense of danger surged, and Qingming stepped back half a step, creating some distance. He then held his sword vertically by his side, attempting to block the attack.
Clang~
The sound of metal colliding rang out far louder than before.
When the long sword and short sword collided, Qingming was sent back a few steps from the immense force that struck him.
Such strength!
So this is the "Water Style: Great Water Arm Technique"?
Qingming's Sharingan spun slightly as he observed Gui Deng Zhan Yue's muscular right arm, feeling a sense of awe.
Seeing Qingming retreat, Gui Deng Zhan Yue refused to give him any reprieve. He stepped forward once again and swung his right hand, aiming the short sword at Qingming.
At first, Qingming could have evaded the attack, but seeing Gui Deng Zhan Yue's aggressive posture, he decided to face it head-on.
He drew on his chakra and, using the medical knowledge he had mastered, precisely strengthened the muscles in his arm and abdomen. He then swung his sword.
Clang~
A sharp metallic sound rang out.
The long sword and short sword met, and Qingming felt a numbness in his wrist, nearly causing him to lose his grip on the sword.
As messy as this seemed, Gui Deng Zhan Yue was not in a better position.
In the blink of an eye, his previously powerful right arm had returned to normal, clearly indicating that his technique had been interrupted.
"You bastard..."
Gui Deng Zhan Yue glared at the still-young Qingming, gritting his teeth.
However, Qingming had no interest in listening to his words. After the strike, he immediately launched another attack without hesitation.
Gui Deng Zhan Yue quickly raised his short sword to block the strike, but without the enhancement of the "Water Style: Great Water Arm Technique," he could not match Qingming's strength.
As a result, he was forced back step by step.
Seeing his opponent backpedal, Qingming saw that his strategy was working. He decided not to rely on swordplay anymore and, instead, attacked with pure brute force.
Gui Deng Zhan Yue, fearing losing the initiative, dared not dodge and was forced to clash head-on with Qingming.
For a moment, their battle seemed almost primal.
But as they fought, a few shuriken suddenly shot through the air, aimed directly at Qingming's vital points.
Qingming sensed the danger immediately and quickly dodged the incoming attack.
As he moved, he glanced toward the direction the shuriken had come from and saw another Mist Shinobi, standing still and seemingly ready to launch a second attack at any moment.
Qingming recognized the person; it was the same Mist Shinobi who had previously teamed up with Gui Deng Zhan Yue to kill a Konoha Jonin.
Earlier, this shinobi had been eyeing Qingming but had been unable to intervene in his battle with Gui Deng Zhan Yue due to his weaker strength.
Now, it seemed, the Mist Shinobi had finally found his opportunity.
Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh~
More shuriken flew toward him.
Qingming's Sharingan activated, and in an instant, he locked onto the trajectory of the shuriken. He then swung his sword several times, expertly deflecting each one.
However, this delay allowed Gui Deng Zhan Yue to seize an opportunity. He formed hand seals with both hands, his fingers forming a gun shape, and released his ninjutsu—Water Style: Water Iron Cannon Technique!
In an instant, a droplet of liquid shot out from the tips of his fingers, resembling a bullet, heading toward Qingming's head.
It was clear that if Qingming was struck by this, his head would likely explode like a watermelon.
A strong sense of crisis surged through Qingming, and his eyes flicked toward the incoming liquid. Without hesitation, he poured a large amount of Fire Style chakra into his long sword.
Then, with a swift motion, he swung his blade.
A tremendous resistance hit him as the blade clashed with the bullet-like liquid. The two forces collided and exploded in a burst of flames.
The intense heat from the flames enveloped Qingming, and he felt a powerful backlash that forced him back several steps.
Meanwhile, the droplet of liquid released by Gui Deng Zhan Yue was completely vaporized by the fire.
"That can happen?"
Gui Deng Zhan Yue's eyes widened in surprise as he watched this unfold.
He had considered that his technique might not kill Qingming, but he had never expected him to respond in such a way.
This unexpected response exposed a flaw in the coordination between him and the nearby Mist Shinobi.
Seizing this chance, Qingming activated Instant Sword Technique, transforming into a blur and reappearing in front of the other Mist Shinobi in an instant.
Whoosh~
A flash of cold light appeared.
Qingming swung his long sword.
Taken aback by the overwhelming killing intent, Takejima Ichirou attempted to retreat quickly to avoid the strike.
However, in his line of sight, Qingming's sword suddenly split into two, striking from different angles.
"What...?"
Takejima Ichirou hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to react.
That brief hesitation left him vulnerable.
Slash~
The sound of sharp blades cutting through flesh rang out.
Although Takejima Ichirou had made the right move at the last moment, he had been caught off guard by Qingming's Illusion Sword Technique, which had briefly disoriented him.
As a result, he could not completely avoid the blow, and Qingming's sword cut into his arm.
Drip... Drip...
Blood dripped from Takejima Ichirou's arm as Qingming continued to press the attack, aiming for another fatal strike.
But at that moment, a flash of lightning shot out from the distance, forming into a rope that snaked around Qingming's wrist.
Qingming glanced over and saw that it was Yamada Shinichi, who had formed hand seals with both hands, launching a lightning rope toward him.
Looking at Yamada Shinichi's chest, Qingming noticed bandages wrapped tightly around it. Clearly, the wound he had caused earlier had been temporarily treated, and his combat ability had been partially restored.
"Hmm?"
Seeing this, Qingming suddenly recalled the person he had severely wounded with his Spiral Maru.
He scanned the area and saw that person in the distance, sitting on the ground, looking in pain. His clothes were drenched in blood, a much more tragic sight than Yamada Shinichi, whose injury appeared far less severe.
This revelation gave Qingming a sense of relief.
After briefly looking away, Qingming halted his steps and, with a powerful push, leaped backward as though springing from the ground.
At almost the same instant he moved, the lightning rope shot through the afterimage he left behind and missed its mark.
Qingming regained his footing and scanned the three opponents in front of him, contemplating how to quickly deal with them.
Meanwhile, Gui Deng Zhan Yue, Yamada Shinichi, and Takejima Ichirou gathered together, staring at Qingming and thinking about how to work together to kill him.
For a moment, the battlefield fell into an eerie silence.
Seconds ticked by.
At some point, all four moved at once.
Gui Deng Zhan Yue, Yamada Shinichi, and Takejima Ichirou split up in a formation, closing in on Qingming in a triangular pattern.
As for Qingming?
While running, he suddenly raised his hands, crossing them to form the "Ren" seal, and cast a common ninjutsu used by ordinary ninjas when fleeing—Shadow Clone Technique.
In the blink of an eye, he split into three identical copies, each charging at Gui Deng Zhan Yue, Yamada Shinichi, and Takejima Ichirou.
The battle instantly erupted!
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