Faced with Onoki's fierce offensive, the Third Raikage showed no fear. His primary goal was to eliminate as many Iwa-nin as possible, so instead of directly resisting, he relied solely on his unmatched speed to dodge attacks and kill as many Iwa shinobi as he could.
Meanwhile, Shiyu Uchiha skillfully maneuvered across the battlefield. Although he didn't actively block Onoki's strikes against the Raikage, through constant distraction and partial consumption of Onoki's mental energy, he made sure the Tsuchikage could never fully commit himself to the battle, indirectly reducing the pressure on the Raikage.
Onoki's Dust Release was absolutely terrifying, its attack power widely regarded as the strongest in the ninja world. Even the Third Raikage dared not take it head-on, and its activation speed was lightning-fast.
Yet, the Third Raikage blazed through the battlefield with lightning-like speed, defying imagination! He moved through the ranks of the Iwa-nin as if unopposed, weaving through swiftly and leaving dazzling confusion in his wake. Facing such a swift opponent, Onoki was filled with frustration and annoyance, but due to his vigilance toward Shiyu Uchiha, he couldn't give his all, leading to continuous losses among the Iwa-nin.
The scene on-site was Onoki repeatedly unleashing the devastating power of [Dust Release], yet the Third Raikage always easily evaded thanks to his extraordinary speed, diving into the crowd and constantly weaving through the battlefield.
As the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure Village in the Land of Earth, Onoki bore the immense burden of not only defeating the enemy but also protecting his own forces. These factors inevitably caused him to hesitate in his strikes, preventing him from fully attacking the Third Raikage.
At the same time, the cunning Shiyu Uchiha wasn't idle either. While carefully guarding against possible sudden attacks from Onoki, he continuously employed his Sharingan to closely observe the Lightning Release Chakra Mode used by the Third Raikage.
He racked his brains, trying to combine his understanding of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode with his mastery of Fire Release, hoping to create a unique Fire Release Chakra Mode of his own.
After several attempts, Onoki reluctantly realized how extremely difficult it was to hit the Third Raikage. Thus, he wisely chose to temporarily abandon his direct offensive strategy against the Third Raikage, adopting a defensive approach with offensive intent, maintaining a threatening presence.
As long as Onoki's Dust Release continued to hover overhead, the Third Raikage couldn't afford to relax and could only maintain his high-speed movement. As time passed, the Third Raikage's physical energy would gradually deplete.
This was exactly what Shiyu Uchiha wanted, because he could utilize this time to fully focus on exploring the secrets of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode without interference.
Shiyu Uchiha eagerly anticipated mastering this mysterious and powerful ninja technique, hoping it could serve as proof, indirectly unveiling the hidden essence of his Mangekyou Dojutsu. In his heart, he faintly sensed that this might be the key to achieving the level of strength surpassing the Kage, which was the most important thing for a Uchiha, and the inevitable path to becoming the master of his bloodline in the future.
Although Shiyu Uchiha hadn't provoked Onoki much, how could Onoki show mercy toward an enemy who had killed Iwa-nin? Thus, within a single day, Shiyu Uchiha clashed with Onoki multiple times.
Onoki was determined to either completely eliminate Shiyu or drive him away so he could fully devote himself to the life-and-death battle against the Third Raikage. After all, the losses on Iwa-nin's side were already devastating—within just one day of intense fighting, the death toll had alarmingly soared to four digits!
Gazing at this tragic scene, Onoki's heart was filled with anguish, and his hatred toward Shiyu Uchiha and the Third Raikage for causing this situation burned intensely.
However, unfortunately, Shiyu's thoughts were completely contrary to Onoki's. At this very moment, he had perfectly adapted to this bloody and brutal battlefield environment. Every time he saw an enemy fall, an indescribable joy surged within him, continuously accumulating.
This feeling of joy made him exceptionally energetic and vibrant, even making his thoughts more active. His analysis and understanding of Lightning Release chakra subsequently made tremendous breakthroughs—a double delight indeed!
Especially after Shiyu Uchiha successfully gained brilliant inspiration for improving his Ultimate Sword Technique from the Third Raikage's mighty [Hell Stab], his satisfaction was beyond words. Just for this single gain, he felt his participation in this war was absolutely worthwhile!
The only thing that somewhat annoyed Shiyu Uchiha was that an annoying fly named Onoki kept bothering him. This pesky fly buzzed around his ears from time to time, disturbing his cultivation insights. Although this disturbance indeed affected Shiyu to a certain extent, it was still within a tolerable range.
Time flew by like lightning. Due to his own limitations, Onoki was not particularly skilled in taijutsu, and his physical condition was worlds apart from the vigorous and youthful Shiyu Uchiha.
Gradually, Onoki discovered that he could no longer match the stamina of Shiyu Uchiha and the Third Raikage. Shiyu's energy stemmed purely from his youth and passion, while the Third Raikage burned with unshakable conviction. Therefore, Onoki had no choice but to change his strategy.
From this moment on, he could only keep a close watch on the two—that was all he could manage and left him no room to handle anything else. His current priority was simply to prevent Shiyu Uchiha and the Third Raikage from joining forces and escaping together, focusing particularly on the Third Raikage.
Meanwhile, Shiyu Uchiha was immersed in the delightful act of "plagiarism." He skillfully observed the shifting dynamics on the battlefield, looking for opportunities as they arose. Occasionally, after assessing the entire battlefield situation, he would even offer the Third Raikage some strategic advice, enabling him to combat the enemies from Iwagakure more effectively and further enhancing the destructive power against the Iwa-nin.
Thus, the second day of the assault against the Third Raikage passed smoothly and calmly throughout the daytime, with everything appearing exceptionally normal and orderly. However, both Shiyu Uchiha and the Third Raikage, who had been locked in battle without even a moment's rest, inevitably experienced a slight sense of mental fatigue.
Though they still held onto their peak strength, a slight weariness had begun to show, and they looked somewhat drained. Yet even so, this slight exhaustion did not in the least diminish Shiyu Uchiha's combat effectiveness or his ability to handle crises.
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