Chapter 173: Blade of Destruction VS Eight Inner Gates!

A Konoha ninja advanced slowly, surveying the surroundings.

Indeed, Konoha has Hyuga ninjas. However, the number of Hyuga ninjas is limited, and it's impossible to equip every team with one.

Therefore, many Konoha teams, like those from other ninja villages, rely on manual methods for reconnaissance.

Suddenly.

A figure appeared behind the Konoha ninja.

"Slash!"

Before the Konoha ninja could react, a sharp blade had already pierced a vital point.

Withdrawing the blade, Kohachi Kuriarare's figure quickly hid behind the bushes.

The Konoha ninja's eyes widened, clutching their wound tightly.

However, the wound was too large, and it had punctured an artery.

Blood gushed out uncontrollably.

Soon, the Konoha ninja lost their life completely.

Nearby Konoha ninjas heard the commotion and rushed over, only to find the corpse on the ground.

At this moment, Kohachi's figure appeared again.

"Slash!"

But this time, the Konoha ninja was clearly prepared.

When Kohachi appeared, the ninja had already reacted.

However, the Konoha ninja underestimated Kohachi's speed and attack capability.

At the critical moment, the ninja forcibly moved, preventing Kohachi's attack from hitting a vital point.

This was the best the Konoha ninja could manage.

Kohachi retreated but was not flustered.

The Konoha ninja felt a burning pain at their wound, as if flames were scorching it.

A faint aroma of grilled meat wafted out.

The Konoha ninja looked down at their wound, pupils contracting.

Because the burning sensation wasn't an illusion—it was real.

"Fire Release?"

"No, it's because of the ninja blade that guy is holding."

"A Kirigakure ninja!"

"Could it be another Zanpakuto?"

The Konoha ninja thought to themselves that this was bad.

Now, Zanpakuto were known by everyone in the ninja world.

All Zanpakuto possessed special abilities.

Kirigakure ninjas who obtained a Zanpakuto had their strength greatly increased.

Kisame, Juzo... were typical examples.

As an ordinary Konoha ninja, they had encountered a member of the Shinigami Squad?

The Konoha ninja felt their luck was terrible.

Kohachi smiled.

The next moment, he moved quickly.

At the previous position, only an afterimage was left.

Kohachi did not have the talent for Fire Release.

The reason he could use the Blade of Destruction was entirely due to his outstanding assassination abilities.

Kohachi perfectly inherited the traits of Kuriarare Kushimaru.

Kuriarare Kushimaru was the user of the Longsword: Sewing Needle, specializing in speed.

Holding the longsword, he would appear behind or in front of the enemy at extremely high speed.

Then, he would stab the longsword into the enemy's body, piercing through.

Without stopping for a moment, he would appear beside another enemy.

However, when Kuriarare Kushimaru leaves, the longsword left behind steel wires connected to it within the enemy's body.

These steel wires were difficult to cut.

Kuriarare Kushimaru only needed to exert a little force to cause immense damage to them.

Kohachi's speed was close to Kuriarare Kushimaru's.

A single hit, even if it doesn't kill the opponent, can still cause trouble thanks to the Blade of Destruction's abilities. Following that, it becomes Kohachi's time to shine.

And that's exactly the case now.

Kohachi moved quickly, drawing the Konoha ninja's attention.

The burning effect of the Blade of Destruction made the Konoha ninja suffer intense pain.

Under the dual effects, the Konoha ninja was easily exposed to flaws.

"Hiss!"

The flames gnawed at the Konoha ninja's wound like a parasite.

Unable to endure any longer, the Konoha ninja couldn't help but glance.

"Whoosh!"

In an instant, Kohachi's figure closed in.

"Slash!"

Another wound appeared on the Konoha ninja.

With two wounds now, the pain was searing.

"Damn it!"

The Konoha ninja gritted their teeth, forcing themselves not to focus on the pain.

"This ability is comparable to Kiriichimonji."

"There's no continuous bleeding, but the pain from these wounds constantly torments and destroys my mind. Once my attention is diverted, I'll immediately suffer the next round of attacks."

The Konoha ninja was in great discomfort.

In contrast, Kohachi was becoming more excited.

"Great Grade Sword, Blade of Destruction!"

"With this ninja sword, I have not only the power to kill with a single strike but also the ability to continue fighting."

"Using the flames' injury to force the enemy into exposing their flaws."

"From now on, I will have more than just a single strike's power."

Previously, Kohachi was a purely assassination-type ninja.

A single strike.

Either hit the enemy's vital point and kill them.

Or, if it failed, retreat immediately.

Soon, another wound appeared on the Konoha ninja.

"Stop!"

A sharp voice sounded. Kohachi glanced back, but without hesitation, the Blade of Destruction was thrust into the Konoha ninja's chest.

Withdrawing the blade, the Konoha ninja collapsed weakly.

Kohachi's figure flashed as he retreated, looking at the newcomer.

The newcomer had a pot-shaped head, covered like a watermelon rind, with very thick eyebrows.

Dressed in a green, tight-fitting outfit, they looked somewhat out of place compared to other Konoha ninjas.

Kohachi narrowed his eyes.

The appearance and attire of the newcomer reminded him of certain events.

Back then, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were full of vigor.

In terms of reputation, they were even above Yagura at the time.

On the battlefield in the Land of Fire, there were few Konoha ninjas who could stand against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

However, at that moment, an unnamed Konoha ninja suddenly appeared.

In a single battle, this ninja defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

Four were killed on the spot, and the remaining three barely escaped.

If this person had been a renowned Kage-level ninja from Konoha, such as Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Minato Namikaze, or Sarutobi Hiruzen, the impact on the Hidden Mist Village would not have been as significant.

But the one who defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen was merely an obscure Konoha ninja.

Kohachi had always seen Kuriarare Kushimaru as his target and role model.

Kushimaru's death had a huge impact on Kohachi.

For a long time, Kohachi couldn't accept this fact.

A long time after the event, Kohachi asked Juzo about the situation at that time.

He later learned about that unnamed Konoha ninja.

The name was Might Duy—bushy eyebrows, skilled in Taijutsu, and wearing a green tight-fitting outfit.

Kohachi vowed to remember and promised to kill that person to avenge Kuriarare Kushimaru.

After that battle, Hidden Mist Village had not received any more information about Might Duy.

The Hidden Mist Village speculated that Might Duy might have been severely injured in that battle and was secretly protected by Konoha.

But now that this person had appeared, Kohachi immediately recalled Juzo's description.

Kohachi did not think that the person before him was the one who had defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

However, Kohachi believed that this person was certainly related to that individual.

Therefore, instead of leaving, Kohachi stayed.

"Hidden Mist Village, Kuriarare Kohachi!"

"Konoha, Might Guy!"

Hearing this name, Kohachi was even more certain that this person was indeed related to Might Duy.

"Kill!"

Kohachi charged fiercely at Might Guy.

"Konoha Hurricane!"

The two figures crossed paths.

Kohachi was struck by Might Guy's kick.

And Might Guy was hit by Kohachi's blade.

"Hiss!"

The burning pain made Might Guy gasp.

Kohachi grunted but, seeing the wound on Might Guy, revealed a grin.

"The outcome is decided!"

Kohachi had already verified the effects of the Blade of Destruction on the previous Konoha ninja.

However, Might Guy's performance exceeded Kohachi's expectations.

Might Guy endured the pain as if it had no effect on him at all.

This surprised Kohachi.

"Does this guy not feel pain?"

"Or is he able to ignore it through sheer willpower?"

Kohachi narrowed his eyes.

Soon, Kohachi concluded it was the latter.

Kohachi noticed that Guy showed clear wariness when looking at the Blade of Destruction in his hand. This indicated that the wounds caused by the Blade of Destruction were also special to Guy.

Guy stared intently at the Blade of Destruction.

"Entirely fiery red like burning flames."

"A new Zanpakuto?"

Kohachi loathed Might Duy for defeating the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

But Might Guy also harbored resentment toward the Hidden Mist Village.

Initially, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist did not encounter Might Duy.

Instead, they faced Might Guy and others.

Young ninjas suddenly clashing with renowned ninjas like the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist was catastrophic.

They were weak, pitiful, and helpless.

Just as they were about to be killed, Might Duy appeared.

With his own strength, he defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and saved Guy and the others.

But Guy had forever lost his father.

After that, Guy harbored hatred towards the Hidden Mist Village.

Especially towards the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

When Raiga, Juzo, Fuguki, and others subsequently wielded Zanpakuto and became Shinigami Squad members, Guy's hatred extended to the Zanpakuto and the Shinigami Squad.

When Guy looked at Kohachi again, the killing intent in his eyes was much stronger than before.

"Konoha Strong Whirlwind!"

Guy endured the pain and pushed his strength to the ultimate level.

The battle between the two grew increasingly intense.

Kohachi was panting heavily.

"What kind of monster is this guy?"

"So troublesome."

"Did Uncle Kushimaru feel the same way when he faced that person?"

Kohachi's gaze flickered.

"Damn, such a strong willpower—doesn't it just counter my Blade of Destruction's ability?"

"But…"

Kohachi revealed a fierce expression.

"The Blade of Destruction has more abilities than just this one."

Kohachi channeled Chakra into the Blade of Destruction.

At the same time, he looked for an opportunity.

When Guy once again attacked with an incredibly fierce momentum, Kohachi first pretended to dodge.

Then, when Guy thought he was actually dodging, Kohachi turned back.

"Flame Burst!"

Kohachi pointed the tip of the Blade of Destruction at Guy.

A burst of flames erupted.

"Boom!"

Instantly, the powerful impact hit Guy.

Along with the intense heat of the flames.

In an instant, Guy's clothes were burned clean off, including his hair and eyebrows.

The strong impact sent Guy flying backward.

Intense pain covered Guy's entire body.

Kohachi's voice sounded.

"This blade is called the Blade of Destruction, a Great Grade Sword!"

"Die!"

Kohachi seized the opportunity and quickly pursued.

Seeing the blade in Kohachi's hand about to hit him, Guy gritted his teeth.

"Eight Inner Gates!"

In the next moment, Might Guy's body seemed to have turned on a powerful switch.

A fierce aura erupted from Guy's body.

Immediately, Guy sprang up from the ground.

He leaped into the air.

In mid-air, he forcefully turned his body and delivered a powerful kick to the tree trunk.

"Bang!"

Using the recoil force, Guy created distance.

He glanced deeply at Kohachi before turning and leaving without looking back.

Kohachi stared at Guy's retreating figure.

"What was that just now?"

"Is that the secret behind how that person killed Uncle Kushimaru?"

"Even in a heavily injured state, he can still unleash such a strong aura."

"It must be some Secret Jutsu!"

"But it certainly comes at a cost."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have fled but continued to fight me."

"Too bad, I almost had him."

Guy used the explosive power of the Eight Inner Gates to forcefully escape.

However, the injuries on his body would not heal because of the Eight Inner Gates. In fact, they might even worsen.

Guy felt his body growing heavier and heavier.

"Bang!"

He couldn't maintain his footing.

His figure staggered and was about to collapse.

Fortunately, he was already near the Konoha Ninja camp.

"Might Guy?"

Kakashi, hearing the commotion, looked over and saw the nearly collapsing Guy.

Kakashi, who remembered this fellow Ninja of his age, quickly moved.

He reached out a hand to support Guy's shoulder.

At this moment, nearby Konoha Ninja also rushed over.

"Ah!"

A sharp scream rang out.

Kakashi then noticed that Guy was currently completely naked, swaying in the open.

Kakashi thought for a moment, then released his grip, letting Guy fall to the ground. This way, at least it would look a bit more presentable.

"Medical Ninja!"

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