Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

"How about it?"

Mikami Yu glanced at Hyuga Hizashi.

The latter, with his Byakugan activated, looked down the spiral staircase for a while, then shook his head: "There are several places below that are obscured by a barrier, so you can't see clearly, but there are many areas where chakra reactions are present, so they should all be people from the Hidden Mist Anbu."

"Then let's go down and take a look."

"Okay, I'll lead the way."

Fugaku Uchiha grabbed the kunai first and stepped onto the iron staircase.

Yu Mikami and the others quickly followed.

Shisui and the Eighth Generation Hall.

With a soft rustling sound, the group carefully and quickly descended the metal steps.

Chapter 298 Amaterasu within the Hidden Mountain Stronghold, Madara Uchiha Appears! (Two Chapters Combined)

Just as Hyuga Hizashi said, this is indeed a hidden mountain.

The towers on the ground are just the tip of the iceberg; the deeper you go, the larger the space becomes, as if the entire mountain has been hollowed out. Countless metal pipes and staircases crisscross in your vision, like the blood vessels of a giant beast, exuding a cold, rusty smell.

During the march,

Visibility in the surrounding area dropped sharply.

Numerous mechanisms were triggered in succession.

For example, the rain of metal arrows shot from the rock walls on both sides, the poisonous gas gushing from the pipes... combined with the occasional hidden fog-shrouded operatives who occasionally emerge with the traps, form a vast and treacherous network.

If it were a typical small team, they would be in a complete mess right now.

However, Yu's team was slightly stronger overall. Even the weakest member, Obito, was a three-tomoe Uchiha, possessing the strength of a Special Jonin. Add to that Hizashi Hyuga's Byakugan, capable of seeing through most traps and mechanisms, and they easily neutralized most of the killing intent.

Along the way,

Apart from Kakashi, who had the least chakra, and Obito, who was anxious to save people and was consuming a lot of chakra and starting to pant, most of the others only had their clothes slightly dirty.

Yu Mikami barely made a move throughout the entire match.

After all, he needs to reserve combat power to deal with the possible big boss.

However, to avoid any accidental casualties, Yu Mikami still summoned a slug, splitting it into six smaller slugs, and gave one to each member of the rescue team to treat the injuries they sustained during the advance.

"Huff, huff... Yu, Brother Hizashi, have you found Rin yet?"

While using his Sharingan to survey his surroundings and prepare for an attack, Obito asked urgently.

"...We're looking for it."

Yu Mikami said.

At this moment, his eyes were slightly closed, and he was intently sensing the presence of the "Seed of Life" within Nohara Rin's body. The latter's energy seemed to have been somewhat depleted, so its aura had become very indistinct.

Beside him, Hyuga Hizashi stared around with his Byakugan eyes wide open.

There was also Shisui, who simultaneously controlled dozens of ninja crows, releasing them like bats to fly and hover throughout the cave, even squeezing into small ventilation ducts and windows to try to observe the situation in various spaces and then relay the information back.

With this three-pronged approach,

at last……

"found it!"

Mikami Yu suddenly opened his eyes and looked in a certain direction.

Hyuga Hizashi and Shisui also noticed something: "There seems to be a tunnel over there, leading to the other side of this mountain. On the other side is a large hollow area... Nohara Rin is very likely hiding there!"

"Let's go take a look!"

The group changed direction and ran all the way, soon seeing the deep and narrow passageway. It was obviously carved out by hand and reinforced with iron plates. It was only two or three meters high and wide, dark and deep, like an ancient well lying horizontally.

"Be careful, there are traps all around this passage, and there's a lot of chakra activity. It's probably people from Kirigakure hiding inside!"

Hyuga Hizashi's words hadn't even finished.

Then a series of "click-clack" sounds of the mechanism starting up were heard.

Then, a dozen hidden doors in the dome, floor, and walls of the passageway suddenly burst open, and masked Kirigakure ANBU soldiers leaped out, wielding kunai or short swords, and pounced on Mikami Yu and his group. It seemed that all the remaining Kirigakure ninja in the entire stronghold were probably here.

The battle erupted instantly.

Although the dark environment somewhat restrained the Sharingan of Fugaku Uchiha and the others, they still demonstrated remarkable close-combat abilities after being warned in advance and being prepared. They withstood the attacks from all directions and even attempted to counterattack.

Sparks from clashing metal ignited in the dim light, illuminating the figures of people flitting about in the passageway.

suddenly.

Yu Mikami, standing among the crowd, felt a sudden unease creep into his heart.

next moment,

From behind a rock face on the side, a black figure suddenly leaped out and crashed straight into Hyuga Hizashi at the back of the group. Hizashi had sensed the figure's appearance a second before it appeared, and as he retreated, he assumed the starting stance of Gentle Fist.

but……

too slow!

The shadowy figure moved with such speed that it left afterimages in the air. Without any fancy movements, it gripped its kunai and thrust it straight at Hyuga Hizashi's eyes. Although Hyuga Hizashi tried his best to lean back and dodge, blood still spurted from his eye sockets!

"Brother Hizashi!"

Kakashi was closest, and in that instant, he lunged forward, his White Fang short sword slashing at the dark figure, attempting to relieve the siege by attacking from the rear.

"clang!"

A piercing bang.

Kakashi now possesses the strength of a Jonin, though he hasn't been officially granted the title yet. His slash was swift, ruthless, and incredibly powerful, yet the other person effortlessly blocked it with a kunai. The immense force transmitted through the blade made Kakashi's hands go numb, and he could barely grip the hilt.

The next moment, the dark figure raised his leg and delivered a side kick.

Kakashi's vision blurred, and before he could react, he felt an immense force surge through his abdomen. He was struck as if by a giant hammer, sent flying backward, crashing into Obito who was trying to help him. Both of them then slammed into the hard rock wall, sending rubble flying.

"……Oh."

The shadowy figure snorted coldly, not even glancing at Kakashi and Obito, and once again swung his kunai, aiming for Hyuga Hizashi's forehead, seemingly intending to kill him completely.

At the critical moment.

"Bam—!!"

A white figure appeared in mid-air, tugging at Hyuga Hizashi's shoulder while simultaneously twisting his waist and sweeping out with his right leg like a steel whip. Even before his toes reached the ground, a sharp whistling sound exploded in the air, the force of the wind pressing the figure's cloak tightly against his body!

"Painful Heavenly Kick!"

This move is Tsunade's signature technique, the application of "Super Strength" to her legs!

Yu Mikami's speed is already incredibly fast, and the timing and location of his appearance are absolutely perfect.

But the shadowy figure reacted quickly, bending its elbow to block Mikami Yu's whip kick. With a loud "bang," the powerful kick exploded out, creating ripples in the surrounding air.

Even the Uchiha Fugaku and others who were fighting nearby were shaken by the sudden burst of energy, causing their clothes to flutter and sending up pebbles and dust.

The dark figure flew backward, but in mid-air, it had already adjusted its posture. It reached into its sleeves and stretched out its hands, revealing a scroll that had been unfurled. Countless dark figures shot out from it, which were kunai and shuriken with explosive tags attached. The number of them almost covered the entire passageway!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!"

"Water Barrier!"

A thick wall of water rose up before Yu Mikami, blocking the kunai and shuriken. It then surged forward like a wave, extinguishing all the explosive tags that had been ignited when thrown. The force of the few tags that had detonated prematurely was also mitigated by the water flow.

wow-

Water flowed down.

The shadowy figure reappeared in everyone's sight.

at this time.

"Chance!"

Fugaku Uchiha had already dealt with the Mist Ninja in front of him. He turned his head to look this way, and the moment the water wall ended, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes. The three tomoe on his left eye spun into a black windmill pattern, and then locked onto the chest of the black figure: "Amadeus!"

For an instant.

Black flames ignited on the chest of the shadowy figure.

—Amaterasu, the legendary inextinguishable black flame that burns everything!

"Success!"

Fugaku Uchiha's lips curled up; he was about to laugh.

In his understanding, anyone hit by this attack could not possibly survive. Because "Amaterasu" would inevitably burn them completely before extinguishing.

however……

The shadowy figure, set ablaze by Amaterasu, remained completely unfazed. He casually placed his hand on his neck, made a gentle swipe, and a piece of armor, along with the burning cloak, slid down his chest before being tossed aside.

"???"

Fugaku Uchiha was completely dumbfounded.

Not a buddy...

That's Amaterasu!

What kind of nonsense is this? You think you can just take off Amaterasu by taking off your clothes? Are you kidding me!

Shisui, standing behind, also remained silent.

As an elite member of the Uchiha clan, he had done his research on the Mangekyou Sharingan and roughly knew what "Amaterasu" was; this eye technique was relatively common in the history of the Uchiha clan. But... could it really be broken in this way?

Isn't this a bit too frivolous?

Of all,

Only Mikami Yu's pupils contracted slightly, and he understood.

It seems that the true identity of this shadowy figure is very likely that it is Madara Uchiha's shadow clone.

After all, the opponent's skills just now exceeded those of a typical Kage-level, and he knew how to break "Amaterasu". Moreover, his first target after appearing was Hyuga Hizashi – the latter's Byakugan was the only means to see through the true form of the shadow.

Combining these three points, it would be difficult for anyone other than Madara Uchiha to come up with the idea.

of course……

It's also possible that Madara Uchiha arranged for White Zetsu Tobi to possess an elite Jonin skilled in taijutsu, elevating his strength to Kage level, but this possibility is slightly smaller.

Under the watchful eyes of several people,

The black smoke burned away the armor and cloak, then quietly died down.

The dark figure stretched its neck and suddenly lunged forward!

"when--!!!"

With that sound, it was Uchiha Fugaku wielding a kunai, meeting the dark figure head-on. The two clashed in the middle of the passage, their weapons exploding in blinding flashes, seemingly evenly matched.

"Hmph, with my Sharingan, every move you make can be seen through!"

Fugaku Uchiha exhaled and spoke, first making a sarcastic remark to the other side, then quickly saying, "Yu, you guys go first! I'll take care of this guy and catch up with you soon!"

"..."

Yushin Mikami said, "You're kidding me. Your strongest move, 'Amaterasu,' was easily countered by the opponent. Where do you get the confidence to say you can take down the opponent?"

However, there's no time to think too much about it right now. After all, their primary objective is to rescue Nohara Rin. Out of consideration for their clan, Uchiha Madara probably won't kill Fugaku. They can figure out a way to get him out of there after they've finished their business.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Fugaku-senpai!"

"Let's go!"

Mikami Yu spoke decisively, then called to Kakashi and the others to continue forward.

Hyuga Hizashi had been helped up by Shisui. Although his eyes were injured and he couldn't see the road ahead, his legs were still quite agile, and he caught up.

The shadowy figure glanced at the backs of Mikami Yu and the others, showing no intention of giving chase. Instead, it turned its gaze to Uchiha Fugaku: "Was that the 'Mangekyou Sharingan' you used just now? It seems that its reputation is undeserved. The so-called thousand-year-old clan is nothing more than this."

"...Hmph, you mere barbarians from the Hidden Mist Village dare to speak so arrogantly!"

Fugaku Uchiha sneered, "Let me, the clan head, teach you the true value of the Sharingan Uchiha!"

……