Chapter 364: Encounter at Last

Time goes back a few minutes.

Just as Seimei was closing his eyes to digest the training experience and memories of his shadow clones, Uchiha Tetsuka suddenly discovered traces of Kiri-nin.

Yes, it was sudden, and it wasn't those small reconnaissance boats that could only carry a few people, but four large warships that could accommodate hundreds of people.

Logically speaking, on this vast sea, let alone four such large warships, even a few small boats should have been spotted from a distance.

But the reality was that it wasn't until these ships approached within two hundred meters of them that someone with sharp eyes noticed them.

After careful observation by Seimei's shadow clone, they discovered that the way they concealed their ships was the same as Yukikaze and the others who had intercepted them over a month ago. They used a layer of ice crystals to refract light, achieving optical invisibility.

Later, the appearance of Yukikaze confirmed his guess.

That's right, after confirming that Seimei and the others had discovered them, dozens of people disembarked from the four Kirigakure warships to attack them, and one of them was Yukikaze.

Seeing this scene, Seimei didn't hesitate at all. He immediately told Uchiha Tetsuka and the others to retreat while he stayed behind to intercept the enemy.

Uchiha Tetsuka and the others knew he was just a shadow clone, so they didn't act pretentious and immediately agreed.

So, after Seimei jumped off the boat, they paddled with all their might, heading back in the direction they came from.

On the other side, Seimei's shadow clone was strong, but it couldn't withstand the overwhelming number of enemies. To buy enough time, he had to avoid getting injured as much as possible.

Inevitably, Yukikaze noticed something amiss.

He was decisive and immediately ordered a few Kiri-nin to defeat the shadow clone at the cost of serious injuries.

This was the memory Seimei received.

...

On the rocky beach.

After organizing the memories in his mind, Seimei didn't linger at all. He immediately created a shadow clone and ordered it to return to the stronghold to gather everyone and prepare for defense.

At the same time, his main body rushed towards the direction Uchiha Tetsuka and the others were escaping.

After all, they had done a lot for him. If he could lend a hand, he didn't mind helping them.

Seimei was extremely fast. About ten minutes later, he saw Uchiha Tetsuka and the others.

Although the shadow clone stayed behind to intercept the enemy, they still couldn't escape the fate of being pursued by another group of Kiri-nin.

It could be seen that these people had abandoned the boat at some point and were now engaged in a fierce battle with a few Kiri-nin.

They were fighting and retreating, constantly moving closer to the rocky beach.

Obviously, they also knew that only by joining forces with him could they survive.

And Seimei didn't disappoint them. He arrived in just ten minutes.

The moment they saw him, all the Konoha ninjas were greatly encouraged, and the kunai they wielded in their hands became even more powerful.

In contrast, when those Kiri-nin saw Seimei approaching on the waves, their expressions changed drastically. They clearly knew Seimei's identity.

However, with orders from their superiors, they didn't dare to retreat.

Now, they could only hope that their reinforcements would arrive soon.

However, Seimei scanned the distance and could see that the Kirigakure warships were still quite a distance away.

So, without any hesitation, he directly joined the battle.

In just an instant, he used the "Instantaneous Body Flicker Technique" to approach one of them.

Through his practice these days, his "Instantaneous Body Flicker Technique" had improved from lv5 to lv6, just one level away from perfection.

Its effectiveness was naturally not comparable to over a month ago.

The Kiri-nin he approached hadn't even reacted when a flash of刀light appeared. In the next moment, his head flew high into the air, decapitated by Seimei's sword.

This scene truly frightened the Kiri-nin.

Seeing this, Seimei seized the opportunity and activated his "Genjutsu: Sharingan," instantly controlling one of them.

Then, with a flash of green light on his body, he used the "Instantaneous Body Flicker Technique" again to get close.

Another Kiri-nin, half by prediction and half by coincidence, blocked in front of the genjutsu-controlled ninja. He raised his kunai, attempting to block Seimei's attack.

However, in his eyes, the long sword Seimei swung flashed with a sharp edge, changing from a slash to a thrust, aiming straight for his heart.

At the critical moment, he quickly shifted his body and retracted his arm, trying to block the strike.

But in the next moment, a cold light flashed. He only felt a slight pain in his throat, and a strong sense of suffocation flooded his brain.

At the same time, the kunai he used to block Seimei's thrust had only met with air.

The Kiri-nin looked at the blood-stained long sword in Seimei's hand, staggered back a few steps, his eyes filled with confusion.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but could only make meaningless sounds: "Haa... haa..."

Seimei looked at him expressionlessly and withdrew his long sword.

The reason why the opponent made such a big mistake was none other than the "Illusionary Sword Technique" he used during the swing, causing a misjudgment and allowing him to land a successful blow.

Otherwise, even if the opponent was just a Chunin, they wouldn't be unable to even block one of his strikes.

It could only be said that the "Illusionary Sword Technique" was too effective against these Chunin.

Feeling the opponent's aura rapidly weakening, Seimei no longer paid attention to him.

He activated the "Instantaneous Body Flicker Technique," his figure flashed again, and he appeared in front of the Kiri-nin he had just controlled with the "Genjutsu: Sharingan."

Whoosh~

A flash of sword light.

Seimei swung his long sword, easily severing the opponent's throat.

Killing three people in the blink of an eye, Seimei's ferocity shocked the Kiri-nin. But in the next moment, a few Kiri-nin abandoned their opponents and rushed towards him together.

It wasn't that they were particularly brave or fearless, but if they let Seimei continue killing like this, they would all die.

So, the strongest few among them surrounded him.

Seeing this, Seimei didn't hold back at all. He sheathed his long sword, formed hand seals, and instantly performed the jutsu - Wind Release: Wind Blade!

He had just maxed out this technique and could use it for a test.

Whoosh~

A giant transparent wind blade shot out, heading straight for a Special Jonin in front, its speed so fast that it seemed to arrive in an instant.

Puff~

The wind blade pierced through the opponent's body.

In the next moment, he turned into a puddle of water.

At the same time, not far away, the Special Jonin emerged from underwater.

Seimei's gaze fell on him, and he could clearly see the deep fear on his face.

Obviously, performing the "Water Substitution Technique" at the last moment was a stroke of luck for him.

Only ninjas who had been fighting on the battlefield for years would have such quick reflexes.

Otherwise, with the opponent's strength and at that distance, with the speed of the "Wind Release: Wind Blade," it would have been almost impossible for him to dodge based on reaction alone.

However, that was the fun of battles. Victory and defeat weren't absolute. The weak could sometimes achieve victory through clever tricks.

But...

Seimei didn't like being in a disadvantaged position, and he also didn't like resorting to schemes and tricks. What he preferred was to overwhelm his opponents with power and subdue them with sheer force.

With this thought, Seimei drew his long sword, infused it with Wind Release chakra, causing a green light to flicker. He then used the "Instantaneous Body Flicker Technique" once again.

Swish~

Seimei's figure appeared in front of that person, his long sword slashing out, aiming directly for the opponent's neck.

This person's reaction wasn't slow either. He immediately raised his kunai to block the attack.

(End of Chapter)