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Chapter 312: Lo Sha and Ye Cang!
Chapter 312: Lo Sha and Ye Cang!
"Go and do what you should do!"
With these words, a man with brown, short hair and panda-like eyes stepped forward.
Even though he had been in the team, no one had noticed him until now, and as he emerged, he instantly became the center of attention.
"Lord Lo Sha!" Makki exclaimed, recognizing the figure.
It was indeed Lo Sha, the Shadow-level ninja of the Sand Village (who had honed his skills during the Great Ninja War and improved his strength).
Although no one knew when he had infiltrated the team, it didn't matter; with his presence, they didn't need to worry about Storm's Wrath.
"It's been a long time, Lord Lo Sha!" Housuke Yamazaka's voice echoed from within his Kinetic Armor.
Back then, he was just an ordinary ninja with no qualifications to converse with these renowned figures of the ninja world.
But now? After pledging loyalty to Douhei, he not only revived the Yamazaka Clan but also ascended to the ranks of the strong, earning the right to speak on equal terms with these influential figures.
And all of this was granted by Douhei.
It was no wonder he was wholeheartedly devoted to him, and even the Leaf Village ninjas secretly referred to him as 'Douhei's Loyal Dog'.
Even if given ten or a hundred chances, he would still choose to pledge loyalty to Douhei without hesitation.
"I never thought I'd encounter the famous 'Storm's Wrath' here," Lo Sha said with a hint of sarcasm.
Due to the mining area conflict, both sides were mentally prepared for a localized skirmish.
One side intended to test the waters, while the other aimed to demonstrate their strength and teach a lesson, a tacit understanding between them.
"Let me experience the power of Magnetic Jutsu!" Housuke Yamazaka stopped the idle talk and entered the Eight Gates State.
Lo Sha's threat level in the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind was completely different.
In the desert, Lo Sha was in his element, and it wouldn't be surprising if his combat strength rivaled that of a powerful castle guard.
During the battle at Mugwort Mountain, if not for the terrain disadvantage, it wouldn't have been a one-sided fight, even against two opponents.
Yamazaka's mission wasn't to defeat Lo Sha but to restrain and stall him, so even the home field disadvantage didn't matter.
After all, he could take a beating.
Boom! He unleashed a punch that shredded the yellow sand in front of him, sending a terrifying gust of wind towards Lo Sha.
However, Lo Sha's golden sand defense in the desert terrain effortlessly blocked the attack, eliminating the need to use chakra to turn the soil into sand and then into golden sand, saving the most chakra-consuming step.
Yamazaka employed the Leaf Fluid Technique and engaged in close combat.
After rigorous training and guidance from Maito Dai, his taijutsu skills were not to be underestimated.
But no matter how good his taijutsu techniques were, they could only do so much.
However, combined with his terrifying strength, they became formidable.
With the first stage of Ascension Long Stage and the Kinetic Armor, Yamazaka's regular attacks were no weaker than B-rank ninjutsu. Add the boost from the Eight Gates, and Lo Sha would have to consider his escape plan if not for the desert terrain.
With two Shadow-level ninjas fighting, the others couldn't easily intervene.
So, Makki rushed towards Scarlet Lotus but simultaneously noticed a team approaching from behind.
It was the team brought by Housuke Yamazaka, but they had arrived first.
"Be careful!"
"It's enemy reinforcements!"
"Block them! Don't let them join forces!"
...
The Sand Ninjas turned to face the newcomers, numbering less than a hundred but well-trained and formidable.
Many of them wore uniforms adorned with a 'Racket' emblem, identifying them as members of the Uchiha Clan.
The Uchiha Clan was renowned for producing elite ninjas, and aside from a few oddballs, they dominated their peers.
With the Sharingan activated, even fighting against higher-ranked opponents was a basic ability.
Led by these Uchiha, especially the dozen or so with activated Sharingan, they swiftly overwhelmed the Sand Ninjas with a mere glance, a true display of dominance.
The Sand Ninja defense crumbled under the Uchiha-led team, allowing them to quickly join forces with Scarlet Lotus.
Even Makki was blocked by a Dual Tomoe Uchiha Jonin.
This Uchiha's combat style was both powerful and exquisite, managing to hold back the Sand Ninja genius.
It was undeniable that the Uchiha Clan's power-up was immense; once the Sharingan was activated, each member gained an extraordinary advantage.
"I am Makki of the Sand Ninja. Who are you?"
Makki was forced to retreat once again by the opponent's combined sword and illusion techniques, prompting him to ask.
"Uchiha Inabi!"
Uchiha Inabi didn't lose focus, answering the question while his Sharingan continued to fixate on the opponent.
It was known that he possessed the power of the Dual Tomoe, and with his age and experience surpassing the opponent, it was surprising that he couldn't suppress them, leaving him a little taken aback.
It was no wonder he was considered a genius among the Sand Ninja.
"From the Uchiha Nagaya lineage!" Makki instantly understood why Uchiha Inabi didn't include the name of his village.
Although the affairs of the Uchiha Nagaya lineage were unknown to the common folk, the Five Great Ninja Villages were well aware of such a significant event.
However, Makki didn't waste time and immediately led his team in a fierce assault.
A clash of soldiers and generals ensued.
Half an hour later...
Upon realizing that he couldn't rescue the captive Scarlet Lotus from the opponent's protection, Makki ceased his pursuit and opted for a direct retreat.
His mission was already accomplished.
Among the reinforcement teams, there was indeed no sign of any Leaf Ninja.
With this information, the Sand Ninja considered it a worthwhile discovery.
At the very least, they now knew one thing for certain.
The Skyguard Tower was indeed colluding with the Leaf Village, and the two were not of one mind.
This piece of intelligence was not to be underestimated.
It could help the Sand Ninja eliminate some incorrect options during decision-making processes, such as whether to consider the Skyguard Tower during Leaf Village conflicts and the like.
With this knowledge, the Sand Ninja could confidently engage in battles with the Skyguard Tower without worrying about unexpected interventions from powerful Leaf Ninja like Jiraiya or Orochimaru.
As Uchiha Inabi watched the Sand Ninja retreat, he had no intention of pursuing them.
The Uchiha were arrogant but not reckless.
If they were truly insane, it would take at least the opening of the Mangekyou Sharingan and a twisted mind. Ordinary Uchiha didn't engage in such foolishness.
At that moment...
Boom!!
A towering flame and explosion erupted from a location about a kilometer away from the battlefield.
"Retreat!"
Uchiha Inabi immediately issued the order.
Regardless of the situation, their priority was to retreat first.
On the other side...
A female ninja with a smooth and fair back, a shame to cover with fire cups, stood vigilantly observing her surroundings.
Caw!
A flock of crows gathered before her, transforming into a female ninja wearing a 'Heaven' forehead protector and possessing blood-red eyes with Triple Tomoe.
"Uchiha Seika!"
Ye Cang glared at her and spat out.
She had been preparing to find an opportunity to ambush and capture the little one.
But to her surprise, as she circled around to the rear, she was countered by the opponent.
Her previous full-power attack was intended to force the opponent back, and as a result, she had sustained some injuries herself.
Drip, drip!
Blood slowly dripped from her onto the sandy ground, almost shattered by her attack.
Gulp!
She took out a bottle of healing potion and drank it.
This was not something ordinary Sand Ninja could afford, but for a powerful ninja like her, it was not a problem.
"I never expected that you could dispel my illusions!" Uchiha Seika, formed from a flock of crows, spoke with a hint of surprise.
She had ambushed the opponent under the guidance of her young mistress, 'Fox Spirit' Hyuga Cangyue.
But she hadn't anticipated the opponent's swift dispel of her illusions. If not for her early detection of the dispelling, she might have been countered by the opponent.
"Hmph, do Uchiha also resort to ambushes?"
Ye Cang was slightly annoyed by her injury, as obtaining a bottle of healing potion was not an easy task.
"Before becoming an Uchiha, I was also a ninja!" Uchiha Seika implied that ninjas engaging in ambushes, assassinations, and the like was not unusual.
She was not one to back down from a verbal sparring match.
Ye Cang assessed the situation and vanished from her original spot.
With the opportunity for a surprise attack now lost, there was no point in lingering. Who knew how many reinforcements the opponent had?
As Ye Cang departed, Lo Sha on the other side also decided against continuing the battle with Yamazaka Houshi.
Although his Magnetic Jutsu was formidable, his opponent refused to engage him head-on, leaving him disinterested in further combat. Thus, he too retreated.
In this trial of strength, both sides had achieved their objectives, resulting in a stalemate.
(End of Chapter)
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