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"Well, if you're going all out from the very beginning, then I'll do the same. Thanks to today's fight, it serves as a wake-up call for me. For the past few months, I've only faced weaker opponents or those of equal strength, holding back in my battles. As a result, I've grown rusty, and the outcome is sustaining an injury from someone far weaker than myself," explained Jugram.

All three of them standing before Jugram bore the Curse Seal in its second stage. Upon witnessing this transformation, Jugram immediately discerned that these individuals were undoubtedly sent by Orochimaru. He understood Orochimaru's motives well; Orochimaru sought to test Jugram's strength, recognizing him as a potential obstacle to his plans.

As the three Ninjas completed their transformation into the second stage of the Curse Seal, they swiftly surged forward at high speed towards Jugram.

Jugram, his gaze unwavering and calculated, weighed his options carefully. He knew that facing all three enemies simultaneously would not be an efficient strategy. It wasn't fear that held him back but rather a tactical assessment of the situation. Engaging in a three-way confrontation would only prolong the encounter unnecessarily.

With a swift and practiced motion, Jugram created a bow from Reishi, its ethereal form gleaming with latent power. Drawing back the string with precision, he fashioned two arrows, each humming with potent Reishi.

As the arrows took flight, cutting through the air with an ominous hiss, the Ninjas on either side found themselves the targets of Jugram's lethal precision. Witnessing the deadly trajectory of the arrows, their expressions morphed into a mixture of apprehension and caution.

Realizing the imminent danger, the targeted Ninjas reacted swiftly, their instincts kicking in as they leaped aside to evade the oncoming projectiles. It was not a cowardly retreat but a strategic manoeuvre, born of respect for Jugram's formidable prowess and the destructive force contained within those arrows.

Jugram then engaged in a one-on-one duel with the Ninja positioned in the middle. This particular Ninja possessed a hand resembling a thick tree stem, from which a thruster of chakra emanated at the elbow, enhancing the power and speed of his punches exponentially. As the Ninja unleashed a formidable strike, Jugram skillfully parried the attack with his sword.

The impact of their clash was monumental, sending shockwaves rippling through the ground, uprooting the earth in a one-foot radius. Jugram, despite his skill, was forced back several feet by the sheer force of the blow. However, the attacking Ninja did not emerge unscathed; Jugram's sword left a deep gash on his fist, causing blood to trickle from the wound.

Jugram swiftly maneuvered with remarkable speed once more, catching the Ninja with the giant hand off guard. Despite his immense stature, the Ninja proved unable to react in time to Jugram's lightning-fast movements. In a blur, Jugram materialized behind the Ninja, aiming a lethal strike at the base of his neck, intent on severing his head.

However, the other two Ninjas, distracted by Jugram's earlier arrow attack, shouted a warning to their comrade in the middle: "Behind you!" Reacting with quick thinking, the targeted Ninja employed chakra thrusters from his elbow, propelling his body forward at a rapid pace, narrowly evading Jugram's lethal blow.

Yet Jugram was not one to let a target slip away, especially one he had marked for death. Harnessing his spiritual pressure to its fullest extent, he exerted a formidable force that momentarily froze the Ninja with the giant hand in place, creating a crucial opening. Seizing the golden opportunity presented to him, Jugram unleashed a flurry of incredible speed and precision, delivering a devastating sword slash that cleanly severed the head of his immobilized adversary.

"Damn!" shouted the ninja covered in spikes as he attacked Jugram with his fists. However, Jugram effortlessly sidestepped the assault. Swiftly, he slashed at the ninja's back, destroying numerous spikes that adorned his body, causing unimaginable pain due to their modified nature.

Jugram executed the entire sequence with smoothness, leveraging his speed and strength in one fluid motion. Just then, another ninja with horns unleashed a Fire Release ninjutsu, 'Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet,' enhanced by the curse seal second state.

Using 'Blut Vene Anhaben' Jugram created a barrier around him and easily defended against the fiery onslaught. The spike-covered ninja relentlessly punched the defensive barrier, gradually weakening it until it shattered after more than thirty seconds of continuous assault.

Unfazed, Jugram swiftly moved as soon as the barrier fell, stabbing his sword precisely at the spike-covered ninja. In a futile attempt to defend himself, the ninja crossed his hands, only to have Jugram's sword pierce through both. However, the ninja then trapped Jugram's sword between his tightened hands, creating an opening for his horned teammate to strike.

With a disdainful "Hmph!" Jugram kicked the spike-covered ninja, freeing his sword, and promptly utilized 'Hirenkyaku' to disappear from his position.

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