Ch-28 Self Harm?

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Michikatsu didn't stop; he continued moving, silently dispatching all the miscellaneous bandits who crossed his path.

Soon, he entered a small cave where the ninjas were taking refuge.

"The leader instructed us to relocate since we've already plundered everything available in this area. Now, we must move to the next location," one of the Genins guarding the cave explained.

"We've always had to stay on the run because we're rebels," another ninja added.

"You won't have to do that anymore," a voice from above interrupted them. Startled, they looked up to see a small figure wearing a fox mask.

"Judging by the voice and stature, it appears to be a child," the first Genin observed.

Before the other ninja could respond, Michikatsu, who was perched on the cave's roof, assumed a stance and leaped down. He executed a horizontal spin, slicing the Genin in half before the latter could react, Michikatsu used 'Fang's Graceful Fall'.

The remaining Genin was horrified by the gruesome sight. As he was about to shout to alert the others about the intruder, Michikatsu delivered a powerful kick to his abdomen, rendering him immobile.

Michikatsu grabbed the Genin by his hair and demanded, "Tell me everything you know about the rest of the ninjas in your group."

"I'll never tell you anything," the Genin defiantly replied.

"I was expecting you to say that," Michikatsu remarked. With that, he sharpened his nails and made a small cut on his hand, using his "Blood Demon Art: Magical Aroma of Daylight" ability. His blood transformed into a fog that emitted a scent, acting as a truth serum. Michikatsu asked once more, "Tell me everything about you and all the ninjas present here."

"We were all ninjas from Konoha, members of a squad sent to fight in the Rain Country. However, our entire squad was decimated by one person alone: Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure. In order to save ourselves, we had to flee. We were all horrified by the war and decided to run, and as a result, we were branded as rebels. To survive, we turned to a life of banditry, constantly evading pursuit by Konoha's Jonins. In our current team, there are three Chunins, and the rest are Genins," reluctantly explained the Genin.

"I see. Now that you have no value, you can die," Michikatsu coldly stated. His blood dripped to the ground, forming a small blood needle that pierced the Genin's heart, instantly ending his life. The Genin died with a look of unwillingness on his face, neither willing to die nor willing to reveal information about his team. Yet, both outcomes occurred as he succumbed to the person before him.

Michikatsu proceeded deeper into the cave, where he found 18 people gathered, with half of them asleep. As they noticed Michikatsu, they became alert, and one of them inquired, "Who are you? And what happened to the Genins who were guarding the cave?"

"They're dead," Michikatsu replied casually.

"What!?" Everyone was taken aback by this revelation, as Michikatsu's appearance suggested he was just a child.

After hearing the commotion, others who were asleep also woke up. At this moment, Michikatsu removed his mask and took out the Konoha forehead protector, showing it to everyone. He said, "I am a ninja from Konoha, and perhaps some of you might know me."

"You are the Six-Eyed Demon who defeated Chunin Rasa during the graduation ceremony," said one of them. He seemed to be one of the leaders of this group of ninjas.

"That's correct, and for your accurate answer, I will give you all a gift: a swift death," Michikatsu said while holding his Katana.

Some Genins, upon hearing Michikatsu's words, chuckled with disdain, but they were immediately reprimanded by one of the Chunins. He said, "Do not underestimate him; he is very dangerous."

Michikatsu released two broad sword slashes from his sword using the "Moon Breathing Third Form: Loathsome Moon, Chains." The slashes followed the ninjas present, with two large slashes targeting two Chunins, and the crescent moon blades tracking the Genins. After using this move, Michikatsu separated one Chunin from the group and targeted him, appearing in front of him with incredible speed.

"Do you think it's easy to target me?" the Chunin said, attacking Michikatsu with anger on his face.

Michikatsu didn't respond because, to him, they were already as good as dead. He used the "Thunder Breathing Fourth Form: Distant Thunder" and, with quick precision, released black thunder that hit the Chunin at lightning speed. The Chunin couldn't even react to it.

After being hit by the black thunder, the Chunin felt immense pain as his muscles tore from the inside. He had difficulty moving, and Michikatsu didn't waste this opportunity. He used the "Moon Breathing First Form: Dark Moon, Evening Palace," separating the Chunin's head from his body, which fell to the ground.

From Michikatsu's initial attack, no one died, but some Genins were injured, while the Chunins were unharmed.

"It seems I need to be quick; otherwise, it will take me a lot of time," Michikatsu said. After saying that, he severed his hand. The Genins and Chunins who survived witnessed this self-harming act by Michikatsu and were confused. However, their confusion soon turned to horror because Michikatsu's hand grew back as if new. From the falling hand, a whole new body formed, and another Michikatsu appeared, this time with a fan. Michikatsu once again cut his hand, and as before, another Michikatsu emerged, this time holding a spear.

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