Critical Moment

Not only was he visibly annoyed after repeatedly crashing into the trees, but as he finally straightened up, Killer B realized that a trickle of blood was slowly running down the corner of his lips.

Although he had managed to block Gen's strike, that punch had left its mark.

Of course, B's injury was not as serious as it might seem at first glance. His body, strengthened by the lightning chakra that enveloped him, could withstand forces that would shatter anyone else.

Moreover, at the moment of impact, he had channeled more chakra through his arms, mitigating part of the damage.

Swish

The sound of something slicing through the air at high speed was heard.

Without giving B time to react, Gen lunged at him.

With an icy gaze, he immediately repeated his Strength Jutsu and threw a frontal punch with all his power.

Despite his injuries, B moved skillfully. He felt a slight tremor in his chest, but he planted his feet firmly on the ground and dodged swiftly, never losing sight of Gen.

Zheng

Then, a flash of electricity shone once more.

After avoiding the strike, B counterattacked without hesitation, taking advantage of the only katana still in his right hand. He swung it in an unexpected slash, aiming for Gen's right arm from an almost impossible angle.

Without changing his expression, Gen clenched his left fist, which crackled with lightning sparks. Then, he launched it at lightning speed toward the trajectory of B's sword.

Boom

A loud crash shook the air as the impact traveled along the blade, violently shaking B's hand, nearly forcing him to release the hilt.

Although he reacted quickly and managed to maintain his grip, it was already too late: Gen had deflected the slash, and the sword flew off at a harmless angle, unable to wound his right arm.

Without losing momentum, he bent his arm, and the instant he freed his right limb, he turned it into an elbow strike aimed directly at B.

Due to his haste to counterattack, Killer B did not have perfect balance in his stance, making it difficult for him to evade Gen's strike.

Caught by his own rush to counter, B lacked the proper balance at that moment. His posture was compromised, making it nearly impossible to dodge the incoming blow.

His face showed a faint trace of concern, and without hesitation, he decided to counter head-on with his free left fist.

His reaction speed remained extraordinary: he instantly concentrated a high density of lightning chakra into his fist, amplifying the destructive power of his punch.

Bang

The elbow and the lightning-infused fist collided directly, triggering an explosion that released a blinding flash and a deafening roar.

The shockwave spread for several meters around, accompanied by lightning bolts zigzagging through the blast's wake.

Nearby trees creaked, and the ground cracked, sending fragments of bark and earth into the air in a massive cloud of dust.

The terrain beneath their feet also sank with a dull groan.

After the violent clash of blows, Gen barely hesitated for a second, whereas B was sent flying through the air and crashed against the edge of the crater.

As if a mountain had just crumbled, B's body was half-embedded in the ground, and the impact opened deep fissures around him, spreading like the threads of a spider's web.

At that moment, it was evident to anyone that Gen was dominating the fight.

Unlike B, who had been sent flying, Gen regained his balance in the blink of an eye. Without hesitation, he rushed toward B and unleashed a devastating kick.

Although B managed to soften the blow to some extent, the impact caused a noticeable numbness in his arm. The discomfort burned in his muscles, but he forced himself to ignore it.

Seeing Gen approaching, he summoned a burst of lightning and leaped swiftly from the ground, dodging the kick at the last second.

Bang

Gen's kick struck furiously at the spot where B had fallen moments before. The ground, already cracked from the previous attacks, shattered into pieces, sending a chaos of rock and earth into the air, opening a new chasm in the middle of the crater.

B took advantage of the energy from his jump to spin in the air and ended up landing just a few meters away, right in front of Gen.

His eyes reflected a strange mix of fear and seriousness.

As much as he hated the idea, he could no longer deceive himself: the recent exchange made it clear that he was at a disadvantage.

Gen, besides possessing an overwhelming mastery of Fire Style, was also formidable in hand-to-hand combat.

Time and again, he unleashed bursts of terrifying power. Although B used the Lightning Release Chakra Mode he had learned from his older brother to enhance his speed, strength, and defense, even that was not enough to match Gen's ferocity.

If not for the incredible regenerative ability that came from what he had sealed within him, healing his wounds at an astonishing speed, he would probably already be in critical condition, with his performance severely diminished.

'If I keep going like this, winning will be difficult...' he thought, feeling his body. 'I guess I have no choice…'

Even though his injuries had lessened, that did not guarantee victory. He fixed a serious gaze on Gen, and in that instant, he made a decision.

Boom

A monstrous chakra erupted from his body, but instead of using it in an attack, it expanded around him like a wave of radiation.

"What the hell happened?! Why did the image cut off again?!"

"Quick, fix it! The fight is at its most intense moment!"

"Impressive… This is the power of a Great Village. That kid from Kumogakure is already famous, but that boy from Konoha… what is he, ten years old? And he has such overwhelming strength… If I had to face him, I doubt I would come out victorious."

The monitoring room was once again filled with confusion. Just when Gen and B were on the verge of a decisive clash, the screen signal suddenly darkened, triggering a chorus of protests.

Everyone was frustrated because this fierce and thrilling battle had completely captured their attention. And beyond the anticipation, anyone who had witnessed the fight recognized a display of skill that shattered all expectations—almost at the level of an elite Jōnin.

For many leaders of the smaller villages, among others, the thought that these two young fighters surpassed their own strength was unsettling.

The Kumogakure staff hurried to "check" the transmission devices, but in secret, their attitude was far less diligent than before. In fact, they were deliberately delaying the process.

"Gen Uchiha... I never expected Konoha to have a monster like him..."

Seeing the transmission cut off, A immediately knew what B was about to do. Although he kept a serious and unshaken expression, internally, he was already calculating his next steps.

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