Developing new techniques earlier seemed to involve some consumption, but the actual consumption was not significant.
The Chakra in the Yin Seal did not disappear; it merely transferred into Nami's body.
Therefore, Chiri did not overestimate herself, not daring to underestimate any clan member who possessed the Mangekyo.
The two of them sped through the forest, one after the other, and soon stopped at a river.
They emerged from the forest on the riverbank, one after the other, crouching down to land steadily on the river surface, then stood up to face each other from a distance.
"So, you're here to assassinate me?" Uchiha Kagami asked first.
"Just to witness the so-called Mangekyo," Chiri said softly, her tone devoid of any particular emotion.
"Is that all?" Brother Kagami asked.
"That's right," Chiri replied.
Uchiha Kagami's current situation was very delicate; the militant faction of the clan was hostile towards him, while the moderate faction did not trust the Village behind him.
Yet, they had to rely on his strength to suppress the militant faction.
And the clan leader, who observed the developments with cold eyes, even told Chiri directly that the clan would only head towards destruction in Brother Kagami's hands.
"Chiri, although you are very strong, you are not my opponent," Uchiha Kagami said gently.
"How scary, Brother Kagami," Chiri responded.
"Must we fight, Chiri?" Uchiha Kagami asked, "Why?"
"Yes, there are some things I want to confirm," Chiri said.
"You probably don't know yet," Uchiha Kagami said, his eyes blood-red, the Mangekyo quietly appearing, "Your proud projection genjutsu is useless before these eyes of mine."
As expected…
Is this the so-called difference in ocular power?
Sharingan genjutsu would be reflected, unable to affect the five senses to assist projection genjutsu.
"How scary…" Chiri whispered, "You don't think I only know genjutsu, do you?"
"It seems it cannot be avoided," Uchiha Kagami said, "Chiri, I don't want to waste my ocular power on this meaningless matter."
"This is not a meaningless matter," Chiri said, "If even I cannot stop you, what will you use to stop the clan members?"
"So…" After briefly closing and then opening his eyes, Uchiha Kagami said, "I understand, Chiri, be prepared to die."
"You too, please be careful."
With that, Chiri slowly drew the sword from her back.
Tiny electric arcs leaped up among the strands of hair on her body.
Holding the sword reversed in her right hand behind her, she lowered her body, her eyes calmly fixed on Uchiha Kagami.
"Lightning Release Activation, is that the famous technique of the Anbu White Fang?" The Mangekyo in his eyes was already spinning rapidly in high alert, yet he said, "If it's only this level, you can't stop me, Chiri."
High-Yield Spirit God
Blood tears instantly streamed from his right eye, and an invisible attack was launched.
But the ripples in the air were clearly imprinted in the Sanba Pattern eyes.
Here it comes…
Something rushed out, ripples of footsteps splashed on the river surface, while Uchiha Kagami himself made no other moves.
The invisible thing rushed before Chiri.
The next second, it pierced through the phantom-like Chiri, followed by the intense sound of clashing blades from the empty river surface.
Under the cover of genjutsu, the two invisible figures were fighting fiercely.
And Chiri's figure on the river surface dissipated.
"Chiri, this is Yin Release, shaping from nothingness," Uchiha Kagami said.
A technique similar to Uchiha Madara's?
Chiri thought of this while fighting fiercely with the invisible human form.
But, it was different.
She could still perceive it, the subtle traces revealed in the surroundings.
Feeling the sharp sensation approaching her body, Chiri couldn't help but thank Tong's persistent wild dog fighting style; in the rapid succession of attacks, there was no time to think, everything could only be left to her body's instincts to respond.
Like dancing on a knife's edge, one careless mistake would result in decapitation.
Compared to Tong's storm-like offensive, this human form's attacks were not difficult to deal with; the only troublesome part was its invisibility.
Not to mention the biological steel.
Is the person there…?
Uchiha Kagami looked at the river surface where the battle erupted but was concealed by genjutsu.
He couldn't help but frown; how troublesome.
A genjutsu that even the Mangekyo couldn't see through?
If it weren't for High-Yield Spirit God relying on the soul for enemy detection, it would be difficult to catch her.
Then…
Blood tears streamed from his left eye, and Uchiha Kagami unleashed another ocular technique.
High-Yield Spirit Sovereign
The next second, a water pillar erupted from the spot, and before the splashes could fall, Uchiha Kagami's figure vanished.
It wasn't invisibility, but rather speed so extreme that he disappeared.
This technique was a genjutsu that allowed him to cast suggestions on himself, thereby removing limitations and gaining strength beyond his limits.
As successive water pillars erupted from beneath his feet, Uchiha Kagami slashed at the locked-on Chiri.
So fast!
Chiri's pupils contracted.
As the Sanba Pattern in her left eye spun rapidly, Nami shot straight out!
In an instant, Uchiha Kagami noticed an anomaly in the air.
Something was rapidly approaching him!
As the two instantly intersected, a bloody mark bloomed on his body.
Uchiha Kagami grunted in pain.
Before he could rush towards Chiri, the invisible human form had already pressed close behind him.
How does this guy know my Spirit God!?
Did she activate the Mangekyo!?
Turning around, Uchiha Kagami engaged the invisible human form.
On the surface, it looked as if he was all alone on the river, slashing at the air.
If it weren't for the intense, popping sound of clashing swords, this scene would just look like madness.
"Mangekyo?" Chiri's voice sounded from the air, "How truly terrifying…"
Hearing this, Uchiha Kagami said no more.
High-Yield Spirit Sovereign. Suggestion. Healing
The wounds on his body began to heal rapidly.
High-Yield Spirit Sovereign. Suggestion. Pain Removal
Uchiha Kagami expressionlessly swung his sword, engaging the human form.
Before long, successive sword marks bloomed on his body.
On the other side, he felt like he had struck many blows, but because he couldn't see, he didn't know what kind of injuries were inflicted.
Just as he didn't know if Chiri was injured at this moment.
But the ocular power consumption of the Spirit God was accelerating; it had already been struck many times.
That's right, it was the same technique as his own, Yin Release: Shaping from Nothingness.
But Chiri, how did she do it?
Mangekyo?
Truly terrifying.
No wonder she came to fight me.
After a brief exchange, Uchiha Kagami realized this.
Immediately, he retreated, crouching on the river surface, with High-Yield Spirit God guarding him.
The battle ceased, the river surface was silent, with only the sound of flowing water.
"It seems I underestimated you," Uchiha Kagami said, "Biological steel clothing, truly enviable."
He learned of the battle's outcome through the senses shared by the Spirit God.
She appeared completely unharmed.
Moreover, he had no idea if their gazes had met, and High-Yield Spirit Sovereign's suggestive genjutsu could not directly activate to lock down the battle.
Ocular power could not be wasted for nothing.
Only after engaging in battle did he discover the true difficulty.
This terrifying Chiri.
Was it a battle like looking in a mirror?
Uchiha Kagami's expression was calm.
Chiri narrowed her eyes, the Sanba Pattern rotating as Nami was withdrawn.
Immediately, the Reverse Eight Trigrams Seal rotated into the Front Eight Trigrams Seal, and Chakra flowed out to replenish her body.
Maintaining the genjutsu all this time was not easy.
But is this the Mangekyo?
Truly terrifying, just a simple awakening of the eyes surpassed all my efforts until now.
And that genjutsu that could be cast on oneself to provide a direct buff.
It was a bit sinister.
If it could be used on others, being hit by that would surely mean death.
Chiri raised a hand, quickly forming hand signs.
"Brother Kagami, don't rely too much on those eyes, you'll die."
As her words fell.
Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation
The temperature in the air rose abnormally, and an invisible sea of flames rushed towards him.
Because it was invisible, its scale could not be estimated.
The Mangekyo quietly rotated in Uchiha Kagami's eyes.
At the same time, by the edge of the forest, a group of black Insects flew rapidly close to the ground through the woods, then landed on tree trunks and transformed into human forms.
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