Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Once Yoichi caught sight of a hole, he slightly retreated and employed the technique in complete succession.
*Puff!*
"Go in there!"
With a command, the clone instantly went into the gaping cavity without unwillingness on his face.
Thinking about trapping me? Keep dreaming!
The situation beyond the tunnel wasn't clear yet so Yoichi made the obvious decision: reconnaissance.
Though the insects were still actively bugging him on the surface, his cold and rationality kept his mind held back away from his unruly impulses.
Fucking hell! How is this brat so cautious?!
On the other hand, the Aburame Shinobi cursed inwardly.
Underground, he had perceived Yoichi and another solid construct going into his tunnel via his control over bugs.
Under normal circumstances, children like Yoichi should be impulsive and whimsical at this stage of the fight.
However, the display of sudden calm led the Aburame Shinobi to believe that this kid was actually an anomaly within the deep sea of commonality.
Secret Technique: Insect Tornado!
"GODDAMNIT! DIE BRAT!"
The moment he emerged from the ground, the insects became spirited and moved swiftly towards Yoichi.
Thanks to the remaining insects on the field, the child was successfully suppressed once more in the plague-like storm of insects.
Yoichi's eyes turned cold.
A series of punches and kicks squashed the fewer bugs.
However, instead of sucking his Chakra, the insects tried to discreetly pushed him into the tunnel with all indispensable efforts.
More... More!!! Right there!
"EXPLODE!"
The Aburame's wicked voice rang.
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
"!!!"
A sudden scream of Battle Instinct stopped Yoichi in his tracks as the sounds of glinting was clearly heard by his exceptional perception.
"EXPLOSIVE TAGS!"
Yoichi gritted his teeth and exerted all his might, preventing himself to be the main collateral damage against the thunderous roar of the explosion.
"AAAAGGHHHHRR!"
However, as soon as the clone's memories came back, his mind was instantly assaulted by the agonizing pain dealt through the clone's death.
Terriying echoes and powerful blasts made Yoichi's body flew off to the field, suffering from the aftermath with minimal injuries in his physique.
The striking explosion reverberated across the field as the earth shook violently, destroying the ground in its catastrophic consequences.
"Is—is that goddamn bastard dead?"
In contrary, the Aburame scouted the scene with impressive observational skills.
Thanks to his excellent usage of the explosive tags, the Aburame set up a trap and the rest were left into history.
"Wh—what?! How's this possible?!"
The Aburame Shinobi's eyes widened.
What he caught a sight of was Yoichi standing up unhurriedly amidst the disastrous case that transpired early.
"Hahahaha! You think this would kill me? Unfortunately, you're wrong!"
After repeatedly shaking his head, Yoichi then crazily laughed before ate a pill to his mouth as his eyes showed a malevolent sheen.
Even after the lethal repercussion, he remained vigorous with scratches and blotches lodged in his skin.
Previously, he somehow found out the trap later on.
Nonetheless, he couldn't draw a conclusion since there's no prior proof and only his instincts along with his perception made him quite cautious.
Yoichi could only hear, feel, smell, and taste the surroundings like an animal — not like an immortal that covers the entire region with divine sense.
And that reveals his glaring weakness which is lack of combat knowledge.
Regardless, his imperfections were covered by the fact that his physique alongside the several passive abilities were currently developing him into an indomitable and tenacious child.
Like a Warrior in the middle of the current Mage META, he was an oddity.
"Time to end this, pesky rat!"
Phantom Steps!
Yoichi then quickened in the blink of an eye, immediately closing the distance between them.
Body Flicker Jutsu!
The Aburame Shinobi gritted his teeth and utilized all the drop of his Chakra within his body, sprinting away.
For a while, the pursuit began to move farther away until the Aburame Shinobi's speed greatly decreased.
Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Yoichi employed the clone once more to rush towards the exhausted enemy and then began to sneakily proceed.
Learned from the earlier lessons, he operated the clone for one purpose: the suicidal attempt of this shinobi.
"Am I really going to be killed by this wicked Uchiha brat?! No! No! That isn't possible!!!"
The Aburame Shinobi was on the verge of exhaustion. Blurring vision with a vertigo made him quite senile, muttering softly in the atmosphere.
"How did you lose?!"
The Yamanaka Shinobi returned into his body as the pale faced companion of his was near on the death bed.
He was also exhausted from fighting both the inspectors.
Combatting in mental and physical aspects against Uchiha won't do well at anytime of the day.
"Say... Can we kill this by using that?"
Assisted by his companion, the Aburame Shinobi gave a final order which the latter understood very well.
Without a doubt, both of them were definitely dead than ever.
"Sure pal... Hoooh, let's go!"
"HAHAHA! So you guys have a heart for each other! This is how dedicated dogs of that bastardous Danzo must die! Better to save your last wishes on my account!"
On the other side, Yoichi began mocking them without any remorse.
"DAMN BRAT! WE'LL TAKE YOU WITH US! EXPLOOOODDDEEE!"
Both the opponents took all of their explosive tags and rushed forward to Yoichi's location with all might.
The two hugged him with malicious smiles until they flinched in the moment.
"This is... SHADOW CLONE!!!"
"UCHIHA YOICHI!!!"
As soon as they realized something big was wrong, the extreme fury within their resounding voices shouted in unison.
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
The sounds of the constant explosion rang, shaking the whole area as the pieces of the deceased parts rained over the forest without any breaks.
"Well, that was anticlimatic..."
Wincing in pain, Yoichi emerged from the shadows and let out a soft sigh.
The pain his clone inflicted back on him was a painful experience but he held on his own, bracing himself from the suicidal attempt of the two fools.
Like exhausted preys, another foes had fallen into Yoichi's hands and resources.
「Mountain Crushing Fist EXP +45」
「Lightning Spear Thrust EXP +34」
「Phantom Steps EXP +68」
Nice! Another proficiency harvest!
Yoichi's face lit up as the notification prompt suddenly appeared to him.
"Are you okay, kid?"
"What happened here?!"
Soon, the 2 inspectors came in with numerous injuries on their profiles, inquiring of events that occurred.
"Here's what happened sirs..."
After explaining in an explicit layout, the 2 inspectors faces went softened and nodded in agreement.
This brat really hid his trump card from us. However, that's a good thing.
Yeah, this must be his cautious side. Fortunately, he's a part of our clan.
Both of them exchanged glances and hadn't muttered a single word yet those eyes indicated a sure meaning.
It was virtually impossible to kill both Jōnin-ranked without a trump card.
However, they didn't pushed it further.
There's no actual point to do it.
Otherwise, it will only sour the relation between them and the child in near future.
As long as he's a part of the clan, that all matters.
"Is the remaining ones dead?"
Other 2 inspectors who chased the Chūnin nodded, bringing back a good news to the team.
"Shall we go now?... I'm feeling a bit sweaty hehehe..." Yoichi scratched his head, laughing awkwardly.
"Hahaha! Then let's head out!"
With heartful laughters, the inspectors began to move along with Yoichi away from the eventual conclusion of the earlier precarious circumstance.
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(Current Progress)
[Realm: Muscle Tempering Realm]
[Heavenly Demon Posture: (Perfection) 123/1000]
[Mountain Crushing Fist: (Great Success) 90/500] (+45)
[Lightning Spear Thrust: (Great Success) 62/500] (+34)
[Phantom Steps: (Great Success) 154/500] (+68)
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That should be it. I hope that will be enough for you guys. A little bit rushed on the ending but the event was truly stretched out with various ninjutsu thrown at each other.
Thanks once more to my senior brothers who are constantly giving power stones! Daemonic_Dragon, TwinLoongs, and doomslayer24!
Kumogakure Arc Incoming!