Chapter 82: Chapter 0079: One Against a Hundred, Shocking the Entire Field!
Chapter 0079: One Against a Hundred, Shocking the Entire Field!
Swish.
The blade flashed as the burly man carved a bloody path through the encirclement, forcing his way in. However, he wasn't unscathed; both his arms and right leg bore wounds, and two deep gashes marred his chest.
"Thanks for your help, senpai," I said, not one to ignore kindness. He had risked his life for me, and it was only right to acknowledge that, even if his actions seemed unnecessary.
"No need to mention it!" He chuckled heartily, flashing a grin. "It's an honor to fight alongside someone like you. By the way, I don't think I caught your name." With a quick swipe, he took down a Sand ninja trying to ambush us.
"I'm Yūhi Hiroto," I replied with a shy smile.
"Oh? You're that kid from the Yuhi clan!" The man paused in surprise before exclaiming, "I get along well with your old man. He's always bragging about your skills. I didn't believe it at first, but…" He shook his head, clearly impressed. "Kid, if we make it out of this, how about I introduce you to my daughter when we get back to Konoha?"
"Uh, that's quite the topic shift," I said, feeling a bit taken aback. I casually swung my blade again.
Thud, thud.
The enemies before me stood still as if petrified. The next instant, each of them sported a new crimson line at their waists, their bodies cleaving in two as they collapsed to the ground.
"Then it's settled!" The burly man laughed heartily. "Don't let her age fool you; she's quite mature!"
No, let's skip that!
I had zero interest in younger girls! Besides, I was already in love with Sister Xiaonan. If I dared to be fickle, I'd be cut down!
Just as I was about to voice my thoughts, a fresh wave of enemies surged toward us. They had clearly gathered reinforcements since the last skirmish, their numbers now exceeding one hundred!
"It seems the Sand ninja are dead set on eliminating us," the burly man said, his expression turning grave. "Kid, while I hold off the enemies, you need to make a run for it. And remember my name—my name is Umizuki Yūma." He proclaimed it with a flourish and took a step forward.
But I wouldn't give him the chance for a heroic sacrifice. Like a flash, I positioned myself in front of him and turned to ask, "Uncle, is your daughter named Umizuki Yuyuki?"
The man blinked in surprise, momentarily taken aback. "You've met her?"
So it's true!
I couldn't shake the image of a beautiful woman with long purple hair, weeping sorrowfully at her lover's grave. My heart ached for her.
"Sort of," I replied vaguely, my gaze shifting back to the oncoming Sand ninja. "Uncle, are you ready to take them all down?"
"What did you say?" Yūma looked at me, bewildered. Was I out of my mind? The enemies numbered in the hundreds!
"But before we attack, I have a proclamation to make." I said seriously, my demeanor shifting. "To the Sand ninja! Either drop your weapons or take off your underwear, or I'll make you wish you were never born!"
I shouted the declaration with all my might, causing the advancing Sand ninja to halt in confusion, their faces blank with disbelief. Take off their underwear? What the hell?
Yūma stood behind me, mouth agape, utterly incredulous. At a moment like this, how could I maintain such a bizarre demand? Just how obsessed was this kid with underwear? Was it really wise to trust my daughter to him?
Damn it, the completion prompt still hadn't appeared! I was done for!
On the surface, I seemed calm, but inside, my thoughts were in turmoil. What the hell?! This blasted system is going to ruin me!
"Don't mind what he just said! This Konoha brat is just stalling for time!" A cunning Sand ninja shouted.
Suddenly, his comrades understood. So that was it! This kid was attempting a pathetic ruse to slow them down. Unforgivable!
Who in their right mind would ask their enemies to strip during battle? No one had ever heard of such a surrender method! This was downright perverse!
Fury ignited within the Sand ninja as they charged forward, their eyes filled with anger and hatred. How dare this kid make such a demand!
"It seems you've chosen to reject my offer," I said, feigning a sigh, but my hands were already forming seals. I slammed my palm against the ground.
Earth Release: Yellow Spring Swamp!
With a rush, the once-solid ground turned to a muddy mire, ensnaring the legs of the Sand ninja.
While they struggled to escape, I completed another set of seals, puffing my cheeks up and forming a funnel with my hands, bringing them close to my face.
Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!
Boom!
A massive, fan-shaped burst of flames erupted from my mouth, engulfing the entire area where the Sand ninja stood.
Whoosh!
The intense heatwave radiated outward, consuming everything in its path. The swamp I had created became a hellfire pit, trapping the Sand ninja inside with no chance of escape.