Naruto: I, Uchiha, Just Want to Die

Chapter 137: Wind Style – Vacuum Blade, A Brand-New Swordsmanship System!

Amidst the chaos of the stone forest,

Uchiha Ci darted through the battlefield, weaving left and right. The Kusanagi Sword in his hand danced so rapidly that it almost formed a continuous blur of light.

His body bore countless wounds, yet every injury healed and regenerated at a visible speed, restoring him to perfect condition within moments.

The Sand Shinobi opposing him grew increasingly alarmed.

This brat's swordsmanship had been stiff and clumsy at first, and they even managed to land a few hits on him.

But it was futile—the boy seemed utterly indestructible.

What was even more terrifying was that his proficiency in swordsmanship skyrocketed at an unreasonable rate.

Cloud Style, Uchiha Style, Hozuki Style, Tano Style, along with the foundational swordsmanship of the ninja world and various precise, deadly taijutsu techniques—every style and move began to flow effortlessly from him.

For the Sand Shinobi, the pressure increased exponentially!

At that moment, Uchiha Ci experienced a sudden epiphany. It felt as if some invisible shackle had been violently torn apart within him!

Before his eyes, a notification appeared:

[Your swordsmanship has been fully integrated. You have mastered an unnamed sword style (B+, Proficient).]

Uchiha Ci lifted his head abruptly. Through his Sharingan, the movements of the Sand Shinobi before him appeared slightly out of sync with their real actions.

It was as if he could glimpse their next moves.

For instance, the shinobi in front of him, who was holding a kunai infused with Wind Release: Vacuum Blade, was about to step forward, slash upward, and aim a strike at Uchiha Ci's stomach.

In the past, Uchiha Ci would have had no choice but to take the hit, trading a slash to his abdomen for a counterattack—likely leaving his back vulnerable to other enemies.

But now—

Uchiha Ci twisted his steps to halt his charge, evading the strike. He crouched low and slid past the opponent's legs.

In one fluid motion, his left hand drew a kunai and viciously stabbed the enemy's exposed toes, visible through their sandals.

"Ahhh!" A scream rang out above him.

Using his right hand to push off the ground, Uchiha Ci leaped into the air, gripped his sword hilt tightly, and executed a spinning slash.

A brilliant arc of fiery sword light carved through the enemy ranks, creating a stunning circular slash!

Swish!

Flames exploded outward as a fiery ring of light expanded rapidly in all directions, sweeping across the battlefield.

The encroaching Sand Shinobi were flung back violently, scattered like leaves in a storm.

In an instant, no one remained standing before Uchiha Ci.

Another notification flashed in his vision. Ignoring the clutter of taijutsu and ninjutsu notifications, his gaze locked onto one line:

[You have bravely defeated a Sand Hidden Special Jōnin who sought to kill you. You have acquired their random skill: Wind Style – Vacuum Blade (B, Proficient).]

[Due to the critical damage dealt, the opponent is deceased and cannot refute the outcome. A critical reward has been generated.]

[Skill has critically evolved: Current attribute – Wind Release: Super Vacuum Blade (A, Master).]

[You have acquired numerous Wind Style jutsu. You may now attempt Wind Attribute nature transformation training.]

The Wind Release: Vacuum Blade…

This technique had appeared twice in the original story. The first instance was during Danzo's fight with Sasuke, where Wind Chakra was infused into a kunai to create a sharp, wind-based long blade of considerable power.

The second instance was during Madara's clash with the Allied Shinobi Forces when a Cloud Shinobi, who had his neck snapped by Madara, used it.

Though its users met tragic ends, the technique itself was highly versatile.

It bore similarities to the Water Release: Water Fang Blade and the Flame Blade formed by infusing Fire Chakra into Uchiha Ci's Kusanagi Sword.

The moment Uchiha Ci saw the technique, a burgeoning idea took shape in his mind. It felt as though he had found the key to unlock a new world!

Above ninjutsu lies composite ninjutsu, and above swordsmanship, there must be composite swordsmanship!

Uchiha Ci's eyes gleamed with resolve. He instinctively wanted to incorporate this technique into his own system.

But just then—

A distorted, screeching sound of pressurized wind erupted near him.

Uchiha Ci looked up to see a massive shadow racing toward him from the sky, covering the battlefield completely.

From afar, three cold, emotionless voices echoed:

"Wind Release: Great Net!"

"Earth Style: Earth Pillar Explosion!"

"Combined Ninjutsu: Super Great Sickle Weasel Technique!"

Hearing this, Uchiha Ci's pupils contracted sharply.

The Wind Release: Great Net summoned fierce winds to slice the ground and hurl sand and stones into the air.

The Earth Style: Earth Pillar Explosion created a series of stone pillars that shattered into countless shrapnel-like fragments.

Finally, the Combined Ninjutsu: Super Great Sickle Weasel unleashed a raging storm to propel these fragments along with wind blades in a deadly barrage.

In an instant,

a dense torrent of wind blades and rock fragments capable of slicing through trees shot toward Uchiha Ci.

The sky darkened as if a massive earthen-yellow waterfall had descended, enveloping the entire battlefield.

Under such overwhelming power, even Uchiha Ci's regenerative abilities couldn't save him—he would be reduced to pieces.

Seeing the approaching onslaught, Uchiha Ci felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately activated his threads and slid backward to retreat at high speed.

In the distance,

a Sand Shinobi commander calmly watched as his subordinates reported back. Forming hand seals, he observed Uchiha Ci's movements amidst the storm of wind blades.

"So, that gliding ability relies on threads," he mused. "Well then, once this move levels the area and cuts your threads, what will you do next?"

With a cold smirk, he leaned back and exhaled another concentrated Wind Bullet aimed directly at the retreating Uchiha Ci.

As soon as it was fired, eleven more Wind Bullets followed in rapid succession, curving through the air to home in on their target.

Amidst the chaos, the rain of wind blades and sandstorms shook the earth. The jagged stone forest was ground to dust under the onslaught, creating massive clouds of debris that were quickly blown away by the wind.

The desolate battlefield was cleared in an instant.

One of Uchiha Ci's threads was severed by a stray wind blade, sending him tumbling to the ground like a broken kite. He crashed hard, rolling several meters and breaking several ribs in the process.

Gritting his teeth, he forced himself to stand, ignoring the pain. But before he could catch his breath, a foreboding sense of danger overcame him. He leaped away just in time to avoid another Wind Bullet that struck his previous position.

Despite his evasion, the rebound from the blast sent several new cuts across his body.

Gritting his teeth, Uchiha Ci endured the pain as he flipped and dodged the relentless onslaught of Wind Bullets.

When he could no longer evade, he raised his Flame Blade to block.

Boom!

The impact sent him flying, embedding him into the ground.

Glaring at the twelve Wind Bullets still pursuing him, Uchiha Ci couldn't help but curse.

"Damn it!"

Activating his forbidden technique, Body Revival, he healed his injuries and rolled to his feet, narrowly avoiding another barrage.

But the relentless assault pushed him farther from his target, increasing the distance to nearly sixty meters.

What had initially been a manageable gap now seemed like an insurmountable chasm.

"Damn it! This isn't working!"

"There's no choice but to gamble!" Uchiha Ci muttered grimly, staring at the Kusanagi Sword in his hand.

He recalled a combined ninjutsu that could potentially turn the tide—

Hurricane Water Vortex Technique, a future combination of Water Release: Raging Torrent and Wind Release: Rasengan, capable of creating a massive whirlpool-like water tornado.

Alternatively, he thought of the deadly synergy between Wind and Fire Styles, such as Kakuzu's Composite Style: Flame Wind Turbulence or Odd Mask Exploding Flames.

Normally, such techniques would be beyond Uchiha Ci's capabilities.

But now, with his advanced understanding of Wind Style and the critical acquisition of Wind Release: Vacuum Blade, a spark of inspiration ignited within him.

Combining Water Release: Water Fang Blade with his Flame Blade could produce an entirely new system of swordsmanship!