They're Sound Ninja!
"The Sound Four… Finally arrived."
Shiki Uzumaki muttered, dashing out from the corner.
His speed easily surpassed that of the Sound Four who were rushing toward the top of the pavilion.
Stop one person.
Just one would be enough.
Since the beginning, Shiki had already planned this. He had even spent years thinking about this very moment.
Every movement had been rehearsed repeatedly in his mind—
just like now.
Violent chakra surged from Shiki's sudden attack like a blazing dragon, shaking and tearing the air apart.
The sound of shrieks filled the sky, screeching like a thousand birds.
And in Shiki's eyes was only the closest member among the Sound Four.
He didn't know the enemy's name—but all he wanted to do was knock him aside.
"The Third Hokage won't fall so easily!"
With a mighty roar, his voice rang across the heavens like a dragon's cry, bursting from such a frail body.
The Anbu hiding downstairs were stunned. They never expected Shiki Uzumaki to confront the Sound ninja with such intensity.
"That kid is way too reckless," a black-cloaked Anbu muttered in shock.
"No, what he said makes sense." A white-cloaked Anbu stood up and rushed toward the top of the pavilion.
"After all, he is our Hokage…"
[To Be Continued.]
Chapter 195: Qing Mu?
Success is near.
As he crushed the ground violently and used the recoil to charge at the Sound Four, he could already feel it.
A complex expression flickered in Shiki's determined gaze. He was ruled by emotion—anyone he wanted to protect, he'd fight for without hesitation.
You can deny it all you want, but deep down, we all live for someone else.
Whether it's hatred, love, respect, or admiration—if not for others, life would have no meaning at all.
Just like how Gaara constantly questioned his own existence, eventually reaching the conclusion that his purpose was to kill everyone except himself.
This world isn't a game, nor is it a dream—it's not some place to be toyed with.
That's why he gives everything to every single person he cares about. And he doesn't doubt those he truly believes in.
This battle is fought to protect the elderly Third Lord's life.
He carries the burdens of Konoha and inherited the Will of Fire. If death must come,
Shiki hopes this aging hero can spend his final days lazily sitting in a rocking chair beneath the afternoon sun, with a tea set resting on the stone table next to him.
Perhaps there might even be photo albums of beautiful women nearby, sunlight gently warming his face.
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but close his eyes slightly, drifting into sleep—and never awakening again.
This is the peaceful twilight earned by someone who has given so much. This isn't fiction, nor just another story. Shiki could feel his own heart pounding.
Because one day, he too will grow old. And he hopes his ending comes peacefully, just like this.
Therefore, he must give everything he has—to make sure the man before him survives.
"That's…"
Kakashi and Might Guy both turned, their faces twisting in shock at the same time.
"Gate Release..."
Kakashi leaned forward in surprise. "Could it be that Shiki Uzumaki has already recovered from his injuries?"
But right at that moment, two Otogakure chūnin hiding in the nearby spectator seats launched a sudden ambush. Kakashi couldn't help but suppress his astonishment.
In a flash, he vanished — and the next moment, two kunai buried themselves in the heads of the unsuspecting Oto ninjas.
"Interrupting someone while they're thinking is quite impolite."
Might Guy also delivered a heavy whip kick, sending another attacking Oto ninja flying.
But this time, he skipped his usual flashy pose. Instead, he turned his gaze toward Shiki's position and roared, "Shiki, as my cherished apprentice, let Konoha's legendary lotus bloom once again!"
All of it happened in the span of a heartbeat. Meanwhile, sword in hand, Shiki had already taken to the air, assuming the opening stance of the Leaf Stream.
At this critical moment, he absolutely couldn't use any powerful taijutsu techniques — otherwise, the immense recoil would send him flying far from the battlefield.
There was absolutely no time to return once he left.
After all, the Anbu had no idea what role those four Otogakure shinobi played.
They weren't here to win the fight — they were setting up the Four-Corner Sealing Barrier, strong enough to stop a Kage-level attack.
Therefore, Shiki chose his currently strongest offensive technique —
[Dance of the Sword]
The blazing sunlight flashed brilliantly on the Seiquan Sword, producing blinding flashes of light.
At that moment, Shiki's form split into three — each one appearing equally real, each exuding sharp and deadly sword intent.
"Damned little pest!"
Jirobo watched the three identical figures rushing toward him and cursed furiously.
There was no way he could ignore this sword technique. If he truly tried to disregard such a move,
he'd likely become a victim of the blade in the next instant.
[Earth Style Mud Wall]
A wall of earth surged forth from beneath the yellow roof tiles of the pavilion, standing between Jirobo and the impending attack.
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