The Shadow of Konoha

"It's still raining? Is it the same rain as before?"

Hanyu's figure appeared in the dense forest of the Rain Kingdom without any warning.

Through reverse spiritual communication, he returned to this place again. At this time, he found that the weather here was the same rainy day as when he left. The only difference was that the heavy rain on that day had turned into the gentle breeze and drizzle now.

Apart from the sound of rain, the surroundings were very quiet. It didn't look like there were any ninjas active around, and there were no special traces. However, this superficial judgment was meaningless. After all, even if there were a hundred ninjas squatting around, they would be as quiet as a group of dead people.

"The other party should not be here." At this time, Katsuyu individual who had been staying nearby spoke.

Hanyu nodded. Katsuyu's judgment was still trustworthy. Although the first purpose of leaving it here was to be used as the spatial coordinates upon return, Katsuyu that had stayed here for such a long time could play a minimum surveillance role.

"What should we do now, Lord Hanyu?" Katsuyu asked again. Deep down, it didn't want Hanyu to confront a ninja of that strength head-on, but it would respect his decision.

"Let's give it a try," Hanyu said.

If Hanyu was a perceptive ninja like the Second Hokage, he would be able to easily find his target here, but he was not, so he could only try to make the other party appear again.

Hanyu reached out and plucked a leaf from a branch nearby. After wiping off the water stains on both sides of the leaf with his fingers, he gently held it between his lips. Then, a special sound echoed in the dense forest... First of all, we have to thank the Rain ninjas for not spraying excessive amounts of pesticides in their own forests, otherwise someone would have died on the spot without even a fight.

However, Katsuyu felt that Hanyu's actions were a bit too crazy.

Whistling in an enemy country surrounded by enemies is like throwing firecrackers into a women's bathhouse... Listen, this is really a story-telling description... The consequences are really unimaginable.

Due to the interference of rain and dense vegetation, Hanyu's whistle could not be transmitted too far. Of course, every ninja's five senses are very sharp. If there are ninjas nearby, they will definitely find that there is such a Konoha idiot who is seeking death. But even if there is a ninja with extremely sharp hearing in a very far place, he will hear Hanyu's whistle.

This move was to draw the flow in. Through the previous battle, Hanyu had been able to confirm that the opponent was indeed a blind, perceptive ninja with extremely sharp hearing.

He was a man worthy of respect for being able to have such strength even without seeing. If he had both eyes intact, would his strength be even more unfathomable? Or was it because he had lost his eyes that he became so powerful? This was a question that was difficult to calculate and there was no need to calculate it.

"Here it comes." Katsuyu spoke in Hanyu's ear. It didn't expect that the other party would actually be attracted by such a simple and crude method, and came so quickly.

This shows that Hanyu's previous awareness was correct. The battle between the two sides has not ended yet. During this period of time, Ryu has been staying in this area... After Hanyu's tune was looped four or five times, in response, the Rain Hidden Ninja Ryu appeared here .

However, when he saw the other party appear, Hanyu did not stop, but chose to "play" the last part.

The other party had been wandering here for a long time and was certainly not in a hurry, so he stood there silently.

"What is this song?" Ryu asked after Hanyu calmed down.

"It's the prelude to death. If I die next, of course I have to choose a suitable song to decorate my funeral. If I win, I will give it to you. After all, there are not many things a person can take away when he dies... Oh, if you are asking about the name of this song, it is called 'Flame Dragon'. The theme it expresses is the courage of a ninja who is still indomitable when surrounded by enemies." Hanyu plucked the leaves from his lips and said so.

Ryu was silent for a while, as if recalling something, and then continued, "I like your song, but it is not suitable for anyone's funeral."

Hanyu's music is too energetic and has nothing to do with death. Do we expect the dead to stand up and dance?

"Are you okay with your injuries?" Ryu asked again. He was not dwelling on the previous matter, and neither party came here to appreciate music.

"It won't affect the upcoming battle, but before that, I have a small preparation to make." Saying this, Hanyu formed seals with his hands, and then... Katsuyu that had been staying on his shoulder was forcibly unsummoned.

In this way, Hanyu had no way to retreat. Katsuyu was not by his side, so there was no way for him to grasp the immediate battle situation, let alone pull him back to the Wet Bone Forest in an instant at the critical moment of life and death.

"Spiritual beast, don't you need it anymore?"

"Well, it's a one-on-one battle after all."

He just felt a sense of relief on his shoulders. Otherwise, with a slug crawling on his shoulders, it would be like there was an F hanging on half of his body.

Hanyu cancelled Katsuyu's summons, but that didn't mean he was sure of winning. However, it was precisely because he was unsure and had to win that he chose to let the slug go.

Next, he only moved forward and never retreated.

A ninja must have the determination to cross that hurdle in order to go further. Whether or not he is afraid of death is another matter. Sometimes it is just a matter of whether or not he is willing to risk his life.

People who are complacent, satisfied with the status quo, indifferent, and muddle-headed are the ones who don't gamble.

What Hanyu said before about living towards death was not just empty talk. He had already made all the preparations, so was he still afraid to take a step forward?

He has always valued his life.

However...

He dares.

Hanyu took a step forward, and the lightning escape covered his body again. After two steps, it turned into a streak of thunder.

There is no need to elaborate on his speed . However, in previous battles, Ryu had encountered similar charges countless times. He was very familiar with Hanyu's speed and attack rhythm.

Almost at the same time as Hanyu started, Ryu hooked a kunai with his fingers, held it tightly, and stabbed it fiercely in front of himself... All along, in the battle between the two sides, Ryu has always been the one who strikes later and takes the initiative. This seemingly ordinary attack can completely block Hanyu's attack path and has stabbed the latter several times.

Sure enough, the arc of lightning had already invaded the tip of the kunai, as if it could pierce Hanyu's body again in the next moment.

However, at this moment, Hanyu's single arm suddenly pressed on the opponent's palm holding the kunai, and then, Ryu felt an irresistible pulling force coming from his arm.

Hanyu's body was clearly moving forward rapidly, but he suddenly pulled back in an instant. Such sudden stops and turns would be difficult for an ordinary ninja's old waist to withstand.

Ryu's body was a little unbalanced, so he had to take a step forward to maintain his body shape. Then, Hanyu's palm climbed up to his shoulder, and then with a sudden pressure, with the help of the recoil force, the lightning trajectory drawn by Hanyu's body made an arc. Hanyu had curled up his legs and was hanging upside down above the other person's head.

Hanyu rolled up the fingers of one hand and put it to his mouth, then his chest suddenly swelled up, hot air waves gathered in his body, and then fierce flames burst out, falling down at high speed like a burning meteorite passing through the atmosphere.

Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!

boom!

It was clearly the hot flame of Fire Release, but when it hit the ground, it made a crisp, explosion-like sound due to its high speed.

At this moment, compared to long-range headshots, Hanyu finally fell in love with the feeling of getting close to the opponent and using his ultimate skill.

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