The searing heat from Rōshi's flaming claws was already upon him, the intense wave of heat distorting the air around Uchiha Yoruki. His vision, still recovering, caught glimpses of the fiery appendages reaching toward him with terrifying speed.
At that moment, the flame pattern in Yoruki's right eye spun wildly, radiating an ominous crimson glow. Bright red blood trickled from the corner of his eye, leaving a warm streak down his face.
"Swish!"
Suddenly, under the gaze of his right eye, an unnatural phenomenon unfolded.
"Boom!"
Black flames erupted into existence, wrapping around the fiery claws. The dark fire devoured the red flames with a voracious appetite, consuming them entirely within moments.
Yoruki's body moved instinctively. His figure blurred, dodging the attack as the black flames continued to spread.
"Raging!"
In his crimson eyes, the black flames danced and writhed, their chaotic movements unlike any ordinary fire. The black fire burned with an intensity that seemed to defy the natural order.
"It's burning the flames themselves…" Yoruki whispered, his voice barely audible amidst the roar of the flames.
His expression hardened as he stared at the black fire, realization dawning upon him. "Is this the power of my right eye?"
Not far away, Rōshi had also stopped in his tracks. His fiery gaze remained fixed on the black flames as they continued to consume the remnants of his attack. A flicker of unease passed through his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.
"Impossible!" Rōshi snarled, pushing more chakra into his remaining two fire tails. The red flames surged, rising like tidal waves to smother the black fire.
For a moment, it seemed as though Rōshi's flames had succeeded. The black fire flickered and seemed to weaken.
But then…
"Boom!"
The black flames roared back to life, surging through the red fire with even greater ferocity. They burned brighter, stronger, feeding on Rōshi's chakra-infused flames as if drawing strength from the very act of destruction.
"What is this!?" Rōshi's voice was filled with disbelief as he watched the black fire steadily advance along the length of his fire tail, creeping closer to his body.
The realization hit him hard. This fire can't be extinguished. If it reaches me…
Rōshi didn't hesitate. With a sharp motion, he severed the portion of his fire tail engulfed in black flames. The discarded section fell to the ground, writhing as the black fire consumed it completely.
Even after the red flames vanished, the black fire remained, burning fiercely.
"What kind of flame is this?" Rōshi muttered, his voice trembling. He prided himself on the strength of his lava flames, yet they were utterly powerless against this new power.
On the other side, Uchiha Yoruki stood still, staring at the black flames in a mixture of awe and disbelief. The power he had awakened was beyond his expectations.
It burns even flames… and it doesn't stop, Yoruki thought, his mind racing. The fire seemed to grow stronger after consuming its target, defying all logic.
For a moment, both ninjas were locked in stunned silence, each processing the implications of what had just occurred.
But Rōshi recovered first. Fear crept into his eyes as he looked at Yoruki. If he can control this flame at will…
The thought was too horrifying to finish. Without another word, Rōshi retreated, putting as much distance as possible between himself and Yoruki.
"Damn it," Rōshi cursed under his breath. "Not only did I fail to kill him, but I've awakened a power in him that's even more dangerous!"
Yoruki noticed Rōshi's retreat and smirked coldly. "Trying to run now?" he murmured.
He focused his right eye on Rōshi, attempting to summon the black flames again. But nothing happened.
"Hmm?" Yoruki frowned. "Why isn't it working?"
He tried again, pouring his focus into his right eye. Still, the black flames didn't appear.
Is there a limitation? he wondered, his mind racing as he analyzed the situation.
His gaze shifted downward, falling upon a piece of broken rock nearby. Focusing his right eye, he directed his attention to the rock.
"Burn!"
A small wisp of black flame appeared, igniting the rock almost instantly. The flame consumed it in seconds, leaving only ashes behind.
"I see now… it's the distance." Yoruki's realization struck like lightning. Every time he had used the black flames, the target had been within close range.
He glanced back at Rōshi, who had retreated several meters away.
"So, that's the limitation…" Yoruki murmured.
Without hesitation, he moved.
Swish!
Yoruki's figure blurred as he surged forward, his speed pushing the limits of what his body could endure. His determination burned as fiercely as the black flames.
Rōshi, sensing Yoruki's approach, gritted his teeth. He couldn't afford to let Yoruki close the distance. With a swift motion, he formed seals and turned to face his opponent.
"Crash!"
A tide of molten lava erupted from Rōshi's mouth, surging toward Yoruki like an unstoppable wave.
But the attack lacked the overwhelming scale of his earlier techniques. Rōshi's chakra reserves, even with the aid of the Four-Tails, were showing signs of depletion.
The molten tide wasn't meant to overwhelm Yoruki. It was a desperate attempt to buy time.
"Swish!"
The Rekka no Ken materialized in Yoruki's hand, its crimson blade gleaming like a blood-red star. He swung upward, splitting the tide in two with a single, powerful strike.
The molten lava parted, splashing harmlessly to the sides. Yoruki didn't slow down, his gaze locked onto Rōshi.
"Rōshi!" Yoruki's voice rang out, filled with unyielding resolve.
The Rekka no Ken vibrated, its energy intensifying as Yoruki funneled more chakra into it. Blood seeped from his left eye, and his vision blurred, but he pushed through the pain.
"Zheng!"
The crimson blade elongated, turning into a streak of red light as it shot toward Rōshi.
Rōshi's eyes widened. Yoruki's recklessness was unlike before. The Uchiha was no longer holding back, disregarding the toll on his body as he unleashed the full might of his power.
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