The Missing Squad 10

Silver's mind raced as he assessed the situation. Kaito Yotsuki, the elite S-Rank shinobi from Kumogakure, was a powerful opponent. Lightning Chakra Mode had hardened his body like steel, making every hit feel like it would shatter Silver's bones if it connected. It was clear this fight wasn't going to be a simple one. His team, Aiko, Ryota, Hiroshi, and Kaori, were still struggling with the remaining enemies. The ambush hadn't been just about him and Kaito—it was an all-out battle, and his teammates were already spread thin. He couldn't afford to let this drag on.

His mind shifted gears. I need to finish Kaito fast. But how? The man's body was tempered with lightning chakra, making him resistant to most physical strikes and hard-hitting jutsu. Silver didn't have access to wind release jutsus—he couldn't just use a gust of wind to throw him off balance or disrupt his lightning flow. His usual strategy was to exploit weaknesses, but with Kaito's durable form and immense chakra reserves, there was no obvious weak point to target.

The battle wasn't going in his favor. His team was showing signs of wear, and he couldn't afford to babysit them while he fought. He needed to eliminate Kaito. Quickly. His hands trembled with the electricity in the air—every fiber of his being screaming to strike back, to push harder.

Then, something clicked. There has to be a way to tip the scales.

He glanced briefly toward his teammates. Hiroshi, using his embers to slow down a few of their enemies, was already exhausted, his movements slowing. Aiko, still poisoned, was barely able to defend herself, her movements sluggish and uncoordinated. Kaori and Ryota were doing better, but they couldn't hold off the multiple attackers surrounding them for much longer.

Kaito, as if sensing the shift in Silver's focus, turned his attention back to him, his grin widening. "What's the matter, Silver? Can't think of how to finish me off?" Kaito's voice crackled with the energy of his Lightning Chakra Mode, his body a living storm. "I'd be impressed if you could."

Silver swallowed his frustration, his eyes narrowing. I need to find a weakness. He's fast, but he's also reckless. He underestimates me...

His mind flickered back to the earlier moments of the fight. Kaito had been a blur of movement, using lightning attacks to control the flow of the battle, but there was one thing Silver hadn't fully capitalized on. Kaito's style was aggressive—he didn't defend, only attacked. Every time Silver flickered, Kaito rushed in, thinking he could land the final blow. But with every lightning-based assault, Kaito left himself vulnerable for just a moment.

I need to use that.

Silver's chakra surged as he flickered again, moving faster than Kaito could track. But this time, instead of simply trying to dodge, Silver threw himself directly at Kaito's left flank, aiming to take advantage of the moment of hesitation. He formed a quick Chidori variation in his hand—this time, using Chidori Current, a faster, more agile version designed to make multiple smaller strikes, not one concentrated attack.

Kaito, as expected, didn't back down. He threw another bolt of lightning at Silver, who managed to deflect it with his kunai, only to use the momentum to whirl around and thrust the lightning-charged blade straight for Kaito's side.

Kaito's eyes widened as the small jabs from the Chidori Current struck his defenses. His body, hardened by constant lightning chakra use, didn't have the flexibility to avoid them. One of the strikes managed to slip past his guard, scraping against the side of his ribs. It wasn't a fatal blow, but it made Kaito falter, his face momentarily twisting in pain.

Silver didn't hesitate. It's time.

He snapped his fingers, and the Earth beneath Kaito's feet cracked open, thanks to the Chidori Earth Style, a variant that mixed the power of Earth and Lightning jutsu together. The earth split, sending a wave of sharp rocks and debris toward Kaito. It wasn't a devastating strike, but it disoriented Kaito long enough for Silver to take his shot.

With a final flicker, Silver reappeared directly in front of Kaito, Chidori Storm crackling in his palm. Before Kaito could react, Silver thrust his hand forward. The lightning coursed through the air like a powerful storm, creating an overwhelming force of chakra that slammed into Kaito's chest. Kaito's body was launched backward, hitting a tree with such force that the bark splintered.

Silver stood there, chest heaving, still watching. Kaito twitched once, twice. His body was scorched, but the Chidori Storm was a decisive blow, one that tore through Kaito's hardened defense, leaving him unconscious on the ground.

Silver's breath came in quick bursts, but he didn't have time to celebrate. His teammates were still in danger. He flicked his gaze to them, calculating his next moves. There were still enemies left to deal with. But for now, one major threat had been neutralized. He couldn't waste the opportunity.

"Team, focus!" Silver called out, rallying his teammates with a quick flick of his head. "We've got one down. Take them out, and we go home."

He moved towards the remaining enemies, ready to finish this fight.