Chapter 67

Chapter 67: A 'Welcome Gift' from a Kage-level Fighter!

But he saw a familiar figure in the Konoha squad being pursued.

Honda! This guy's physique was indeed noticeable.

Since chakra is extracted from cells, among all the Konoha ninjas, apart from the Akimichi clan, there are very few overweight ninjas.

In some ways, Honda could be considered 'uniquely gifted.'

"Tch, that fat guy's really lucky!"

Uchiha Takashi chuckled softly.

The other party was originally doomed, but now that he encountered him, his luck was indeed good.

Whoosh! Intense flames quickly erupted from his gloves, enveloping Uchiha Takashi like a thin veil.

Flame Cloak!

This jutsu, conceived by him and attempted by Minato Namikaze, had already begun to shine with its own brilliance.

Although it's only a C-rank jutsu, that's because the learning difficulty for Uchiha Takashi was too low.

For others, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to rate it as an A-rank jutsu.

Flame resistance! This prerequisite alone was enough to stop countless ninjas.

To use this jutsu, one must be able to withstand high temperatures.

Even Minato Namikaze couldn't use this jutsu.

It's not that he couldn't learn it, but he couldn't withstand it.

His small frame couldn't handle such continuous high temperatures; he might turn into grilled meat shortly after using it.

After entering the Flame Cloak state, Uchiha Takashi took a deep breath.

Whoosh! Then he spread his arms and leaned forward headfirst, falling.

Leap of Faith!

The whistling wind rushed past his ears as Uchiha Takashi tore through the atmosphere like a flaming meteor.

On the ground! "You guys, run!"

Honda abruptly stopped in his tracks, shouting urgently to his two teammates.

He was the slowest, so staying behind to cover them was the best choice.

The two teammates understood that this wasn't the time for a melodramatic 'you stay, I stay' scene, so they nodded and continued to flee.

'Uchiha Takashi, Koji, looks like we won't be able to have a barbecue together again!'

Watching the Sand Ninja squads chasing after him, a resolute look flashed across Honda's chubby face.

Soon, several Sand Ninja squads were upon him.

Swish, swish!

Kunai and senbon were the first to shoot towards him.

Although Honda had graduated successfully, his skills... well, those who know, know.

He could dodge one or two kunai, but facing so many, there was only one outcome.

The kunai and senbon in his pupils grew closer, as if everything had slowed down.

Of course, the ninja world doesn't have a 'power-up' setting.

However, a red light filled Honda's eyes first.

Boom! A red flame crashed heavily to the ground, shattering it and sending the incoming ninja tools flying.

"Uchiha Takashi!"

Honda instantly recognized the figure standing before him as his best friend.

"Go now!"

Uchiha Takashi tossed a quick command to his chubby friend.

With the reminder, Honda didn't put on a tragic scene and retreated quickly like his previous two teammates.

It's not the god-like opponents you fear, but the pig-like teammates.

Uchiha Takashi often complained about this to his two best friends, so Honda naturally wouldn't foolishly stay behind, as that would only make him a 'pig teammate' with no other purpose.

Silent Strike!

Seeing his friend leave, Uchiha Takashi launched several long-range attacks.

Another round of ninja tools was thrown his way.

On the battlefield.

Countless ninjas have died from thrown ninja tools, showing their lethality.

That's why the ninja tool throwing course in school is extremely important, fully preparing for the battlefield.

Swish! Uchiha Takashi used the Body Flicker Technique to leave his original spot.

His speed was incomparable to Honda's, making it easy to dodge such thrown attacks.

When he reappeared, he was already in front of a Sand Ninja Chunin.

With his flame-covered right hand, he grabbed the opponent's neck, lifting him up and injecting a large amount of flames into his body, preventing any resistance.

Kintsuki. Yang! A fierce glint flashed in Uchiha Takashi's eyes.

Chapter 67: A 'Welcome Gift' from a Kage-level Powerhouse!

Boom! Intense flames erupted with the Chunin gripped in Uchiha Takashi's right hand as the core. The air shattered, and the long-suppressed fire ravenously consumed everything around it.

This was the terrifying aspect of Kinyuki Yo.

The technique itself wasn't particularly complex.

The key was the coordination with chakra.

When combined, they formed this ninjutsu that could cause flames to erupt from within the target's body.

"Be careful!"

"Spread out and distract!"

"Send a signal!"

...

Various voices echoed from the ninja squads.

Only by truly engaging on the battlefield can one understand the difference between a battlefield and individual combat.

The omnipresent attacks and coordination made enemies that could have been easily dealt with become incredibly troublesome.

Whenever Uchiha Takashi launched an attack on a Sand Ninja, others immediately provided support or coordination.

At this moment, Uchiha Takashi realized just how terrifying it was for the future 'Madara' to charge into tens of thousands of ninja troops and remain invincible.

Do you also wish to dance?

This statement vividly showcased the opponent's imposing presence.

Currently, Uchiha Takashi was naturally not qualified to dance, but he had at least experienced the battlefield.

Whoosh! He performed a backflip to create distance and formed hand seals.

Fire Style: Fireball!

A real man never looks back at explosions.

After unleashing a Fire Style, he began to retreat.

Behind him was the Sand Village army; staying here would be courting death.

However...

The temperature in the air suddenly rose.

Uchiha Takashi, who was retreating at full speed, sensed something was wrong.

Because in his Flame Cloak state, he was already enduring intense heat, so theoretically, he shouldn't be feeling this.

"Leaf brat!"

A voice came from behind, and simultaneously, a face-sized orange fireball sped towards him.

Danger!

For some reason, Uchiha Takashi's mind flashed with this feeling, and he instinctively dodged to the side.

However, as he dodged, the fireball abruptly followed his side movement.

'Damn, can this thing track?'

This was the only thought left in Uchiha Takashi's mind as his vision was filled with the fireball.

Boom!

The flames wildly consumed everything around.

And the user of the fireball stepped forward.

It was a female ninja wearing a black vest and matching short skirt robe, revealing a smooth, fair back. Her hair, a mix of birch and green, was tied up, giving her a spirited and heroic look.

Pakura!

The 'Hero of the Sand Village' had arrived.

It could be said that her strength ranked in the top five of the entire Sand Village, and with her unique 'Scorch Release' kekkei genkai, she could even take on Kage-level opponents.

With such a powerful figure making a move, it was no wonder she could hit Uchiha Takashi with a single strike.

"It's Lady Pakura!"

"Great!"

"That Leaf ninja is definitely done for!"

...

These Sand Ninjas had completely lost their previous coldness and killing intent, now surrounding Pakura like fanboys and fangirls.

No wonder, given her immense fame and high looks.

Such a strong and charming character was a hit with both men and women.

To put it bluntly, Pakura was the top celebrity powerhouse of the Sand Village, and compared to her, the other figure, Rasa, was overshadowed in both looks and popularity.

However, despite the praise from her 'fans,' Pakura's gaze remained fixed on the center of the explosion, her eyebrows slowly furrowing.

Because, unexpectedly, the guy she thought couldn't possibly survive had indeed survived.

"Interesting!"

Pakura murmured to herself as a satellite-like rotating fireball appeared beside her. 

(End of Chapter)