With his Sharingan fixed on the group of ninja before him, Saitama felt the pressure.
"A brat from Konoha?" The Suna ninja sneered after blocking Saitama's earlier attack, a cold grin creeping across his face.
Shwip! Saitama unsheathed his sword and slashed forward, facing his enemy head-on.
"Clang!" "Clang!" Against two enemies, Saitama showed no hesitation, striking with his own rhythm.
Speed combined with power, a perfect synergy that gave Saitama an edge over his foes, even if they were skilled Chunin and Jonin working together.
Thud! Dodging a massive cleaver strike from one enemy, Saitama was kicked hard in the back and flew backward.
"Heh!" The swordsman chuckled, pleased with their smooth coordination.
"Keep up the tactics. You take the lead!" The ninja who had landed the kick silently signaled to his partner.
Each one individually wouldn't stand a chance against Saitama, but together, they managed to inflict real damage.
The swordsman nodded, stepping forward to confront Saitama directly and shielding his companion.
"Funny," Saitama muttered, eyeing the two opponents who looked faintly alike. He could tell they were unusually in sync.
Chidori Current surged across his entire body, his short hair rising without wind, making him appear immensely imposing.
Squinting halfway, Saitama decided he needed to deal with the ninja hiding behind first—who had been constantly seeking an opening.
Swish! The blue-white blur rushed forth, making the Suna ninja in front break out in chills. He could barely track Saitama's path, let alone see his movements clearly.
"Ahh!" Letting out a scream to steel himself, the Sand ninja swung his blade along Saitama's trajectory.
Swoosh! Saitama slid low across the ground, narrowly evading the overhead slash, yet positioning himself right at his enemy's crotch area.
Looking up from this angle, Saitama saw a pair of astonished eyes.
Tear! Such an opportunity couldn't be wasted. Sword drawn, lightning flashed past.
Though the enemy tried retreating immediately after missing his strike, he was just too slow compared to Saitama, who was already prepared.
His ninja sword sliced across the waist, and bright red blood spilled forth.
"Careful!" Naturally, the second ninja behind saw everything unfold and shouted a warning while charging forward.
Boom! After landing his hit, Saitama aimed to expand his advantage and finish off one opponent immediately. His right foot dug into the sand, uncoiling his half-bent body in an instant to chase down the retreating foe.
Swish! The enemy twisted forcefully, bringing his cleaver across his chest while continuing to retreat rapidly. Saitama's blade neared again as electricity struck his weapon.
Pzzt! Pzzt! Stretching his left hand outward, a shrieking sound rang out—[Chidori] descended!
His body's motion added explosive speed to his strike.
"Huh?" The enemy thought he'd blocked Saitama's blade safely—until his partner suddenly advanced forward instead of retreating. In the next instant, a deafening Chidori thrust slammed into his chest!
"No!" Though unaware of exactly what jutsu Saitama was using, the Suna ninja knew it must pack immense power.
His body stirred slightly, a soft sound escaping his lips.
"Zzzhh!" The enemy behind widened his eyes. He saw a hand emerging from his brother's back, holding an intense ball of [Lightning] crackling with energy!
"Phew!" Blood streamed from the Suna ninja's mouth, while his chest gushed red liquid uncontrollably.
Shoving aside the large blade blocking him, Saitama pressed tightly against the enemy's body. His lean frame just barely passed over the opponent's shoulder, and blood splattered directly onto Saitama.
Half-closing his eyes, Saitama didn't forget there was still one more enemy to deal with, not to mention many others around.
"Zzzhh!" Withdrawing his hand, he shoved the corpse forward. [Lightning] surged through his left hand, evaporating the bloodstains on his blade.
"Die!" Just as he pushed away the ninja's corpse, a kunai flew toward him, its edge aimed straight at him.
"Clang!" Anticipating this follow-up attack, Saitama instantly swung his ninja sword in front of himself.
"Poom!" He kicked outward, planting his other foot on the corpse for leverage as he counterattacked.
"Zizzz!" Blade after blade struck the enemy's body, carving open wounds. In no time at all, he was entirely covered in blood.
Rage took away the cool-headedness every ninja should have. Witnessing his brother's death right before his eyes, bloodshot rage filled his gaze, ignoring any disparity in strength between them.
When a ninja loses control and can no longer read the battlefield, that's when their life as a shinobi ends.
"Want to die? Then I'll send you off." Calmly, Saitama drove his blade into the enemy's chest, turning him into a death-bringing Shinigami smeared in crimson.
"Heh, you'll die too! Sunagakure will avenge me!" The enemy desperately grabbed onto Saitama, though the earlier kunai had already been cut apart by him.
[Lightning] surged again as Saitama increased the current flowing through his weapon. Convulsions wracked the enemy until his eyes rolled white. Dispassionately, Saitama pulled out his weapon.
The battle continued across this battlefield—bodies of fallen ninjas lay scattered everywhere, while others groaned weakly on the ground trying to survive.
"Saitama!" Hayashi's voice rang out from nearby, prompting Saitama to turn toward the call.
Uchiha Hayashi was currently engaged by three shinobi. Despite having the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, he couldn't handle such overwhelming odds! Plus, these three enemies were Jonin!
"Clang clang clang!" Stepping forward briskly, Saitama reached Hayashi's side in an instant, intercepting one attacker. Instantly relieved, Hayashi started handling his opponents effortlessly.
"Huh?" Observing this Konoha ninja who suddenly blocked his way, the Suna ninja noticed half his body was covered in blood—but the boy appeared surprisingly young.
Recognizing the electrical surges coursing over him, the Sand ninja recalled intelligence previously circulating within Sunagakure: a Konoha ninja infiltrated deep territory, ambushing the Food Supply Team. This ninja wielded [Chakra Nature Transformation] techniques of [Lightning Nature], formidable despite his youth—and preferred fighting with blades.
Narrowing his eyes, the Suna ninja steadied himself. If this kid indeed matched that Konoha ninja described in the reports, he couldn't afford to underestimate him.
"Ding ding ding!" On the other side, Uchiha Hayashi, now free of being overwhelmed by three foes, fought more aggressively, gaining upper hand.
"Swish!" Bringing down his blade, Saitama [Sharingan] fixed upon the enemy's movements.
"Crackle!" A surge of lightning ran along the blade's tip, extending outward to strike the enemy.
"Zzzt!" The current instantly scorched a dark mark onto the Suna ninja's body, halting his movements momentarily.
"Dumbass move!" Chakra flared across the enemy's body as a sudden burst freed him from Saitama's lightning.
A knee smashed directly into Saitama's wide-open guard.
"Boom!" Overconfident and unprepared, Saitama took damage, surprised that the enemy still had a chance to counterattack.
Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth. Wiping it lightly with his left wrist, Saitama's eyes turned cold.
"Zzzt!" Bursts of chakra sparks exploded across his body, drawing astonished glances from onlookers.
"Die!" Sliding his blade into his waist, Saitama actually abandoned his ninja sword, charging straight at his opponent.
"Boom!" A punch—Saitama's speed reached a new peak, landing directly onto the enemy's face.
The right side of the enemy's face deformed under the blow. With widened eyes and helpless shock, several teeth flew out.
"Schwiiing!" Before the stunned foe could react, Saitama drew his blade again. In a flash of lightning, he slashed downward.
"Clang!" Kunai blocked the ninja sword mid-air. After Saitama's explosive charge, the enemy finally managed a reaction. Saitama's previous speed had only briefly surpassed his ability to respond, and now he managed to track the trajectory.
Wrapped in blue chakra, the kunai prevented the transfer of Saitama's electrical current, shielding the enemy from its effect.
"Heavy! Heavy!" That last powerful burst came from Saitama intensifying his chakra stimulation, greatly enhancing his physical activity—but it was short-lived, and prolonged use would make Saitama feel unwell.
Still, that brief burst took a heavy toll. The chakra drain wasn't the worst part—it was the physical toll that left Saitama a little shaky for a moment.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Fire Technique!" Uchiha Hayashi unleashed this ninjutsu, scattering the two ninja before him. He dashed toward Saitama's side, zeroing in on the lone enemy facing him.
"Hmph!" A cold sound came from behind, but Uchiha Hayashi chose to ignore it—the other two Suna ninjas had noticed his intent and were reacting accordingly.
"Swish!" Spotting Hayashi, Saitama's gaze turned sharp and cold. Without hesitation, his blade mercilessly rained down upon the sand ninja before him, leaving the enemy unable to escape!
"Crackle!" Currents surged wildly while sweat dripped heavily from the enemy's brow. All he could think of now was breaking free from Saitama's assault, yet he barely managed to resist Saitama's offensive.
Uchiha Hayashi swiftly closed in, his expression visibly changing. He'd been swarmed by enemies from the start, and the fight had worn him down badly.
Now with Saitama stepping in, not only did the pressure ease, but Hayashi also saw hope of finishing off the enemy.
"Crackle!" Drawing a kunai, Hayashi swung his right arm forward, hurling the weapon to block Saitama's Suna opponent from escaping.
Stepping forward aggressively, Saitama swung his blade furiously, systematically cutting away the enemy's chances of survival.
"Ahh!" The enemy cried out as Saitama's sword struck true, slicing open his right arm and instantly removing half of his combat capability.
[Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu!]
"Uchiha Hayashi rushed over and unleashed another ninjutsu, propelling himself forward using the recoil to close in even faster.
"Finish him!" Saitama's Sharingan spun wildly as he left the enemy no chance to breathe.
"Ziik!" Another slash struck the enemy's chest. His eyes started to bloodshot with fear, his expression turning frantic. The wounds on his body made him smell defeat approaching.
"Dashing forward," Saitama kicked off the ground and drove straight into the enemy's guard.
"Zrraaah!" The enemy's kunai scraped past Saitama's face, just grazing his neck before embedding itself in empty space behind him.
Tilting his head slightly, Saitama locked onto the enemy's arm while electric currents surged across his body, traveling up the captured limb and shocking the enemy directly.
"Aaaaah!" This time with increased chakra output, the electrical attack surged in intensity, making the enemy scream in agony.
"Zrraah!" Closing the distance instantly, Saitama seized a shining ninja sword and plunged it into the enemy's gut.
"Depart in peace." As these soft words sounded, the enemy's body convulsed, his eyes beginning to lose focus.
The moment Saitama impaled the enemy, Uchiha Hayashi arrived at his side as well.
"Ziik!" A kunai sliced through the Suna ninja's throat, extinguishing the last spark of life!
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