Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 206 Effort

Located in the Iwagakure stronghold in the Land of Grass.

Under the influence of the barrier.

A scene that shouldn't exist in this bustling night market.

A massive earth-shaking rock barrier stands tall within it.

"It seems things aren't going well for Toshiro!"

The surrounding illusion rippled continuously, making Homura Uchiha realize that Toshiro was in some trouble, and he couldn't help but furrow his handsome brows.

"But on our side..."

Looking at the defenses opposite them, which resembled a tortoise shell, they were momentarily at a loss, like mice trying to pull a tortoise.

These Iwa ninja were going to extreme lengths to save their lives, seemingly using up all their chakra as if it had no energy left, frantically strengthening their defenses. They managed to increase the thickness of the Earth Release barrier to nearly five meters.

They only tried it once, and then lost all desire to continue.

Even Uchiha Asaka, after trying the Chidori Sharp Spear once, didn't continue trying it.

She's only fourteen years old, so it's already quite impressive that she can skillfully control this ninjutsu. Plus, she just tried using this ninjutsu to kill those Iwa ninja who wanted to ambush them.

We simply can't afford to consume that much!

"It seems we can only wait until Toshiro makes progress before he can break this barrier!"

"But wouldn't that make us look incompetent?"

Gritting her teeth, Homura Uchiha's temper flared up. She insisted on trying again. She refused to believe that they couldn't even do this small thing well without Toshiro and the others.

"Chaoxia, Longhuo, Zhe, let's all work together and think of a way to break this tortoise shell!"

Although she was holding her breath, Homura Uchiha wasn't stupid. She knew that if she tried to do it all by herself, she wouldn't be able to solve the problem even if she worked herself to death. She needed her companions to work together to have a chance.

"Okay! Let's work together!"

"Yes! If we all work together, we can definitely succeed!"

"That's right! We can't expect Toshiro to do everything for us!"

Not only Uchiha Homura, but even Tetsuya and the others showed no sign of giving up at this point.

No one wants to be the one who always holds others back, especially Uchiha who have awakened the Sharingan.

Pride is ingrained in everyone's bones!

Just as Toshiro's companions were working hard to avoid becoming the ones who held them back, Toshiro's battle also began.

"Brownstone! Let's attack together!"

"Liangxiong! You cover us! Keep an eye on our condition!"

Upon spotting Toshiro, Captain Tsuchiguchi eagerly launched his attack. However, he hadn't lost his composure and remembered to remind his companions.

"Don't look him in the eye!"

After saying that, he charged towards Toshiro, intending to fight him in hand-to-hand combat.

Given the opponent's demonstrated illusionary skills, if we were to engage in mid- to long-range combat, it would be troublesome if the opponent were to unleash some kind of illusion.

It's better to force the opponent into close combat, so that this dangerous opponent has no time to use genjutsu. This is also the best option to deal with genjutsu ninjas!

However, this would inevitably mean facing the opponent's Sharingan. But there are three of them, so it shouldn't be a problem.

However, plans often can't keep up with changes, just like now.

puff!

A sound like a sharp blade piercing flesh came from behind the Jonin on the hill.

Why?

Looking at the ninja sword that had pierced through his chest, Yoshio seemed to realize something, and his expression became unusually unwilling.

But by then it was too late! The other person had been standing right behind them, too close.

In addition, the attack was sudden, and he had no way to avoid the opponent's sneak attack.

"Is it an illusion...?"

As the Iwa ninja named Brownstone drew his ninja sword from his teammate, Yoshio could only fall helplessly to the ground, leaving behind a sigh of resentment.

He died without ever understanding how Brownstone had fallen under the spell, even though the opponent's chakra fluctuations showed no abnormalities.

"You damned Konoha ninja, die!"

After ambushing and killing his comrade from behind, Brownstone did not stop. Instead, he charged toward his captain with a frenzied expression.

While launching the attack, he kept shouting loudly, completely unaware that he was now under an illusion.

"Brownstone! You bastard! Wake up!"

"Do you even know what you've been doing?"

Faced with this sudden turn of events, the Jonin Tsuchiguchi had no time to grieve before he was forced to confront the attack of his comrades.

He could only passively block the opponent's relentless attack, roaring angrily. But he knew that this wouldn't break the opponent's illusion.

"It's all your doing!"

He even roared fiercely at Toshiro halfway through! Because he was so emotional, veins were bulging on his forehead.

He never expected things to turn out this way. The three of them had been extremely careful the whole time and hadn't fallen for the other side's illusion at all.

But judging from Brownstone's state, it was obvious they had fallen for a trap. It was just that the other side's methods were too sophisticated, and the three of them hadn't even noticed.

"You answered correctly, but there's no reward!"

Facing the enemy's eyes, which seemed to want to tear him apart, Toshiro did not waver in the slightest. He had seen such looks many times before.

It can no longer have any effect on him!

At this moment, he was actually quite relaxed. He took out the emerald green flute that he had just put away, put it to his lips, and began to play.

The brown stone he controlled was clearly weaker than the hilltop jonin. If he didn't lend a hand, the hilltop jonin would probably be able to control the situation in about ten rounds if he was willing to pay the price.

He caught a glimpse of Toshiro's actions out of the corner of his eye, and a feeling of despair washed over Tsuchigaki.

This enemy's illusion magic is truly terrifying. He managed to control Brownstone silently, not only killing Yoshio in one fell swoop, but also casting illusion magic again while controlling him.

Given the opponent's skill in illusion magic, it would be impossible to break the illusion without the cooperation of a companion.

It seems I really am doomed this time!

And just as the Jonin on the hill had expected, as the melodious flute music was played again by Toshiro, not much time had passed before only three corpses remained on the spot.

And Toshiro's figure has also disappeared~

(End of this chapter)