Chapter 182: Seven Swordsmen of the Mist

"You have very strange chakra."

The White Snake Sage exhaled a puff of smoke and looked at Yeruashi, saying, "There is no difference in the chakra perception of a normal ninja, but in fact, your chakra volume is much higher than normal.... So are you a human being or some other species that has changed to human form?"

Yeruashi smiled slightly and said, "Of course I am."

"I see..."

The White Snake Sage stared at Yeruashi for a few seconds, then exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Even I can't see the nature of this anomaly, it's been quite a while since I met a ninja like you, are you here to learn the Ryuichi Cave Sage Mode? Then come with me!"

After saying this, the White Snake Sage slithered down from the stone platform and walked further into the temple.

Yeruashi followed him calmly.

Sage White Snake could not see the reason for Yeruashi's anomaly, but he already knew that he was Orochimaru's disciple, so he did not hesitate to explain the principles of Ryuichi Cave Sage Mode.

But that's all, just an explanation.

After explaining the basic points and pointing out the main direction of the practice, the White Snake Sage slowly returned to the stone platform and once again began to smoke his pipe in a relaxed manner.

"This is the Sage way of Ryuichi Cave..."

Yeruashi sank into deep reflection, analyzing and systematizing the information received from the Sage White Snake.

The Ryuichi Cave Sage Mode was indeed of a different type from the Myōboku Mountain Sage Mode that Yeruashi was more familiar with, much stronger in flexibility and variability.

In comparison, the Myōboku Mountain Sage Mode focuses heavily on brute force. Simply put, Ryuichi Cave Sage Mode is malleable and flexible, while Myōboku Mountain Sage Mode is crude and simple.

As for the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode, it can be assumed that it focuses on healing and splitting.

"I'm going to train here for a while. Rin, your chakra volume does not meet the minimum practice standards of the Sage Mode, so you must continue training Sanbi Chakra Mode here."

Yeruashi instructed Rin, who had followed him, and found a suitable place to train and sat down.

He was not going to go too deep into the Ryuichi Cave Sage Mode, but only to clearly master the most basic and necessary points.

Rin nodded, found a place as well and started training.

...

Ten days later.

In the mountains north of Ryuichi Cave.

Seven figures were moving swiftly through the hills and trees.

Each of these figures carried a sword with a strange shape.

Each of these swords had a certain reputation in the ninja world.

These were the strongest elite ninja in Kirigakure: the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist!

"We should be close now."

Fuguki Suikazan, who was carrying the Samehada sword on his back, stopped in his tracks and looked around.

Juzo Biwa, who was carrying Kubikiribōchō on his back, shook his head and said, "I can't feel the Sanbi chakra at all, but it shouldn't be far away."

Previously, according to the plan, they were supposed to attack unexpectedly and cause great damage to Konoha when it was in chaos due to the Sanbi's rampage.

The probability of success of this plan was very high.

But suddenly, the Silver Flash of Konoha, who had been absent for two full years, appeared.

Not only did he spoil his plan, but the Sanbi fell into Konoha's hands!

This was certainly unacceptable to Kirigakure.

There was no way they would allow Konoha to take possession of their most powerful weapon! But before that, Nohara Rin stayed in the village the whole time. Even if the Seven Mist Swordsmen had absolute confidence in her abilities, they would not dare to attack Konoha abruptly to try to steal the Jinchuriki from there.

Some time ago, information was received in Kirigakure that the Jinchuriki of the Sanbi had finally left Konoha. They could not miss this opportunity, so they immediately took action.

Since the Sanbi has been controlled by Kirigakure for a long time, they have special methods to track it, even if it is sealed in a Jinchuriki.

However.

There is a problem.

According to the information received, Nohara Rin did not leave Konoha alone, but left together with the Silver Flash, which was somewhat complicated.

But the Third Mizukage still gave the order to act, demanding that the Sanbi not be allowed to be in the Hands of Konoha, and after an exchange of words, they finally chose to attack.

It was the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist!

It's just one person!

The Seven Mist Swordsmen are well aware that none of them alone is an opponent of Konoha's Silver Flash, but if combined, their combat power is comparable to that of all the other forces of Kirigakure!

It's safe to say that the Seven Mist Swordsmen represent about half of Kirigakure's combat power! They are completely confident that they can kill the Third Raikage, crush Amegakure and cause massive damage to Sunagakure!

They were too afraid to act while the Silver Flash and the Sanbi Jinchuriki were in Konoha.

Because now Konoha has the Sannins, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the incredibly lethal Yellow Flash. The Seven Swordsmen of the Mist were not arrogant enough to act against Konoha.

But they were not afraid of encountering only the Silver Flash, on the contrary, it was a very fortunate opportunity!

Previously.

Minato killed two of them.

But then they did not act together, but split into groups of two. One of the groups met Minato and was killed.

For the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, two and seven are completely different concepts. Had they joined all their forces together, the outcome of this battle would have been completely different.

Now.

After Hōzuki Mangetsu and Ameyuri Ringo joined their ranks, the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist once again have a complete team. Although the newcomers are young, they are the best geniuses in Kirigakure and wield legendary swords!

"I repeat again. The Silver Flash is a skilled user of Lightning element Jutsu and has a high speed, but unlike the Silver Flash, it does not possess that troublesome space-time ninjutsu. As soon as Silver Flash is subject to our Special Barrier, he won't be able to fully display the speed advantage. Are you ready to use the tactics we practiced before?"

Fugaku Suikazan said in a deep voice, looking at the rest of the Mist Swordsmen.

Silver Flash is different from common opponents, it's not even worth discussing how dangerous this ninja is. When facing such an opponent, it is necessary to be as prepared and focused as possible, despite their complete confidence in victory.

"You can be sure."

"Heh-heh-heh... he's overconfident, daring to leave Konoha alone with the Sanbi's Jinchuriki, he's overconfident in his own strength."

"Hmph, when we kill the Silver Flash of Konoha, the whole ninja world will be afraid of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, hahaha..."

The voices of the other Mist Swordsmen were full of confidence.

They were in full force!

Kirigakure has a decent amount of information on the Silver Flash, and several counterattack plans were developed with the information received!

With such careful preparation, everything will go smoothly.

It's time for Konoha's legendary Silver Flash.... Go to hell!