Chapter 68: Have You Ever Been Kicked at the Speed of Light?

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Genjutsu: Sharingan!

With the illusion technique clearing his way, Kyosuke entered the fighting arena without any hindrance.

"Go for it! Take him down!"

"Give it your all! I placed a big bet on you!"

"Kill him! Destroy your opponent!"

The noisy environment made Kyosuke feel a bit uncomfortable.

While the outside world was engulfed in war, with people struggling between life and death, it was surprising to see that some people here found amusement in watching others fight to the death.

After a brief moment of silence, Kyosuke approached the backstage manager and donned his long-forgotten oni mask.

Upon recognizing him as the infamous "Demon-Faced Ashura" of the Uchiha clan, the organizers immediately erupted with excitement.

"Sir, I've heard that the Demon-Faced Ashura of Uchiha has a unique Lightning Release technique," the cautious manager said, trying to verify Kyosuke's identity.

Zzz!

The sound of crackling electricity filled the air as Kyosuke unsheathed his weapon and turned to face the guards who were rushing in to investigate.

He activated the Body Flicker Technique, and the lightning blade sliced through one guard's neck.

By the time he turned to attack the second guard, blood began to spurt from the first man's wound.

"That's enough, sir," the manager attempted to stop the fight.

However, Kyosuke, now red with bloodlust, no longer paid attention to anyone.

His years of battlefield experience had deeply impacted him. Whether he admitted it or not, Kyosuke had become accustomed to taking lives.

Killing?

It had become as natural as eating or sleeping.

With his Sharingan locked onto every move of his enemy, Kyosuke continuously swung his Chidori blade, trying to limit the opponent's ability to dodge.

The space inside the room was small, and the two were so close that there was no opportunity to use ninjutsu.

Life and death could be decided in an instant, and this intense feeling of being on the edge was something Kyosuke found thrilling.

"Stop immediately!"

The manager's face had darkened completely.

Kyosuke continued to press forward. His opponent's taijutsu was impressive, even awe-inspiring, but it wasn't enough to dampen his rising bloodlust.

Seeing that he couldn't win quickly, Kyosuke gritted his teeth, and a surge of electricity erupted from his body.

Chidori Stream!

Caught off guard, his enemy was immediately struck by the lightning chakra, causing his movements to stiffen.

Seizing the opportunity, Kyosuke used his chakra to charge forward, his blade piercing the man's heart.

"You bastard, didn't you hear me telling you to stop?!" the manager shouted angrily.

Both guards were highly skilled. It was surprising that one had been killed by a careless move, and the other had been struck dead while unable to use ninjutsu.

The manager, now fuming with anger, couldn't contain his frustration.

No matter how infamous the "Demon-faced Ashura" of the Uchiha clan was, here, only he had the final say.

"Ryota!" the man seemed to be calling someone.

"Yo, Boss, running into trouble?" A mocking voice followed.

Kyosuke then sensed something speeding toward him at high speed.

The speed was so fast that even his Sharingan couldn't keep up.

Boom!

He barely managed to block it, but the kick sent him flying four or five meters, crashing into the wall before he could stabilize himself.

"Such speed."

The opponent had used some sort of explosive ability that exceeded even his Body Flicker Technique.

Today had certainly opened his eyes.

"Stop it," the manager frowned and asked, "You didn't come here to uphold justice, did you?"

"Of course not." After calming down, Kyosuke shook his head and spoke, "I need to secure a spot for the fight."

Normally, entering the tournament required going through complex procedures, including identity verification and proof of assets.

If someone lost without being able to pay, the organizers would have to cover the costs.

However, with the reputation of the "Demon-faced Ashura," Kyosuke was able to skip all the troublesome steps.

"Welcome aboard," the manager immediately changed his tone, smiling broadly.

He even waved to signal the extremely fast man to leave.

"Tch, so boring."

The man shook his head and threw a provocative look at Kyosuke before leaving the office.

Seeing this, the manager smiled and explained, "Ryota is just like that. Please don't mind him, sir."

"Who is he?"

Kyosuke asked, trying to learn more about his opponent's abilities.

That speed was almost like teleportation, and simple Body Flicker Technique couldn't explain it.

"Ah."

The manager thought for a moment before deciding to speak the truth. "Ryota is a ninja with a rare Kekkei Genkai."

"By the way, there are many Kekkei Genkai warriors here. Sir, please don't underestimate the power of the underground world."

Kyosuke immediately thought of a special term: "Could Ryota be a user of the Swift Release?"

"Ah, it seems you really have sharp eyes, sir," the manager confirmed with a nod. "That's right, Ryota possesses the Swift Release."

Swift Release, an ability that allows the user to unleash incredible speed.

Some even said this person was capable of moving at near-light speed.

Whether that was true or not was impossible to verify.

Kyosuke felt that this trip hadn't been in vain upon encountering a Swift Release user in the underground arena.

"Sir," the manager asked with a smile, "What kind of fighting permit do you need?"

A fighting permit referred to the gladiator who would participate in the battle. The losing side would lose their fighting permit in addition to their bet.

Kyosuke didn't have one, but he could use himself as his own fighting permit.

"This name sounds strange." He muttered to himself.

Soon, he completed the necessary procedures to enter the tournament.

As for the deposit, that wasn't an issue for Kyosuke, who had just finished a successful raid in the Land of Whirlpools.

Thanks to the generous contributions of Uzumaki Ashina, his participation would surely influence the arena's profits.

Considering the mutual benefits, Kyosuke didn't hide his true purpose.

"A newly captured serpent summoning beast?" The manager thought for a moment before replying, "Don't worry, I'll notify you as soon as we have news."

The tracking scales given to him by the White Snake Sage could only locate the general area.

This island was so complicated that it was impossible to search every corner.

Rather than searching blindly, Kyosuke preferred to rely on the local manager's help.

A win-win situation.

As it turned out, Kyosuke had made the right decision.

After enjoying a meal at a local BBQ restaurant, the manager's message came through.

The kidnapper had been found, and an afternoon battle was already arranged.

If Kyosuke won, he would naturally be able to take the summoned beast with him.

[Chapter End's]

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