Chapter 45: Instant Kill.
Uchiha Nan scrutinized the monk Genku before him. The monk's bare upper body gleamed with a bronze sheen in the sunlight. What caught the eye most were his well-developed biceps, and he was a head taller than Uchiha Nan.
Truly a robust man!
"This humble monk, Genku, from the Fire Temple, greets the Hokage!"
Genku bowed in a Buddhist salute to show respect, his eyes occasionally darting over Uchiha Nan's figure.
This is the Hokage?
Are you kidding me?
Deeply sunken eye sockets, heavy dark circles, unsteady gait – he clearly looks like he's overindulged.
Genku had seen too many young men like this at the Fire Temple. The young nobles of the Fire Country might be offended if you said they all had kidney deficiency, but if you lined them up and said every other one had it, there would definitely be some who slipped through the net!
"Hokage, are you feeling unwell today?"
Genku looked at Uchiha Nan's appearance, his expression revealing disdain.
It seemed the First Shinobi World War had depleted Konoha's combat power significantly. They'd even chosen someone like this to be Hokage.
This was a blessing for the Fire Temple!
The monks of the Fire Temple weren't without desires. They wanted to advance, they wanted more funding to strengthen the Fire Temple!
It wasn't just Konoha that loved the country; the Fire Temple could also talk to the Daimyo, the Fire Temple could also love the country!
"No, I'm just a bit tired from yesterday!"
"Weren't you going to spar with me?"
"Then let's go!"
Uchiha Nan waved his hand, ignoring Genku's concern.
The Fire Temple monks were too rude. Couldn't they hide their disdain? It was too obvious.
"If that's the case, this humble monk won't hold back."
As soon as the words were spoken, a hint of tension filled the air.
The Daimyo stood aside, a pleased smile on his face, happy to see what was about to unfold. He couldn't wait for Uchiha Nan and Genku to fight each other.
These ninjas couldn't all be on the same side; there had to be some conflict.
"If that's the case, you two can spar. Remember to stop before things get too serious, and don't hurt the harmony."
The Daimyo gave a hypocritical word of advice and then withdrew from the training ground. As an ordinary person, he knew the principle of "a wise man doesn't stand under a dangerous wall" too well.
Soon, only Genku and Uchiha Nan were left facing each other in the training ground.
Ha!
Genku let out a shout, adopting a peculiar stance. One hand formed a mudra, the other palm faced down, and powerful chakra surged within him. A Bodhisattva phantom even appeared behind him.
What a strange ninjutsu. He didn't even need hand seals. Was this the special power of the so-called Sage Art?
Under normal circumstances, Uchiha Nan would have tested the monk to understand this unfamiliar ninjutsu system. But today was different.
Uchiha Nan glanced at the Daimyo watching from outside the training ground. That guy was testing Konoha's strength. If Konoha's strength had declined too much, forget about asking for funding next time.
He'd probably just prop up a new ninja village.
He had to win with overwhelming force!
Genku saw Uchiha Nan looking at the Daimyo, completely ignoring him!
He dared to be distracted?
Genku gathered strength in his feet and rushed forward in a flash. The Bodhisattva behind him took on a wrathful guardian appearance, and several fists slammed towards Uchiha Nan.
"Curse your unfortunate fate of not having the Sharingan!"
Uchiha Nan muttered. As soon as Genku heard those words, his eyes met Uchiha Nan's Mangekyō Sharingan.
"Tsukuyomi!"
A trickle of blood ran from the corner of Uchiha Nan's eye, and his consciousness entered the Tsukuyomi space.
Tsukuyomi Space
A blood moon hung high in the sky, and the ground was covered in blood.
Genku was now experiencing the "Jesus treatment," bound to a cross, his mind still reeling.
"Hello, welcome to my Tsukuyomi world!"
"This is a genjutsu?"
"When did you cast it?!"
Genku desperately tried to break free from the chains, but no matter how hard he tried, it was useless.
"Daring to make eye contact with me in a battle, I don't know if you're ignorant or brave?"
"Idiot!"
Uchiha Nan scoffed, the harsh laughter making Genku's face flush red.
"Slash!"
With a wave of Uchiha Nan's hand, a knife appeared out of thin air, piercing Genku's arm. Genku's scream echoed through the space. Then another knife, and another.
"I control time here. One second outside can be a month, two months, or even a year or two."
"I'll stab you with this knife until you can't take it anymore."
"This is the first time I've used this move. I don't know how long a person's mental will can last. I hope you can last a little longer. Don't make me underestimate the monks of the Fire Temple!"
Uchiha Nan explained with a smile, but his hand movements didn't slow down.
His gentle tone sounded like a devil's whisper to Genku. Was there such a terrifying ninjutsu in the world?
Was this the Avīci hell mentioned in the scriptures?
Was this the strength of the Konoha Hokage?
Genku was filled with fear. This technique was unheard of. One look could drag someone into hell. Was this something a human could do?
Aaaaah!!!
The regret didn't last long, and Genku's consciousness was completely overwhelmed by endless pain.
A day passed, and Genku's mind had completely collapsed, his consciousness sinking into endless chaos.
Not bad, he lasted a whole day.
Uchiha Nan nodded, acknowledging Genku's willpower, and then released the Tsukuyomi space.
Real World
Genku's fist was about to land when he suddenly lost consciousness and fell to the ground unconscious.
Uchiha Nan looked calm and composed, like a master. The entire process was done without him moving.
What happened?
What did the Hokage just do?
The Daimyo, watching from the side, was filled with disbelief.
He had witnessed Genku's power. Ordinary Jonin were no match for him, and the combat power displayed by the Bodhisattva phantom behind him was unstoppable.
He had expected a fierce battle, but this was it?
The Daimyo's expression turned serious. It wasn't that Genku was too weak, but that the current Hokage was too strong, strong enough to defeat Genku with overwhelming force.
Was Konoha still this powerful?
He had thought the prolonged war would weaken Konoha, leading to a decline. The Daimyo was filled with regret; his expectations had been dashed.
The little thoughts he had about Konoha were immediately suppressed.
In an instant, the Daimyo put on a smiling face and walked up to Uchiha Nan, clapping his hands.
"Truly, as expected of the Konoha Hokage!"
"..."
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