From an outsider's perspective, the Hidden Mist Jonin suddenly froze, and the captured Miyashita Ayuki immediately seized the chance to break free from his control.
The next moment, the sound of shurikens slicing through the air was heard.
Whoosh, whoosh!!
A number of shurikens enveloped in flames pierced the Hidden Mist Jonin's body.
Thus, all three Hidden Mist Jonin were completely annihilated.
The remaining Hidden Mist ninja wore expressions of sheer terror, their fighting spirit utterly extinguished.
Before the battle began, none of the Hidden Mist ninja expected such an outcome.
They had three Jonin and nine Chunin and Genin, which already counted as an elite squad.
Their opponents were merely an ordinary Konoha Squad along with one genius ninja.
Logically, there was no way they should have lost, but they did, and it was a crushing defeat with all three Jonin killed.
It wasn't just the Hidden Mist ninja; even Shisui's comrades were immensely shocked.
"This is what a true genius is..." Takagi Shinji exhaled, a surprised smile on his face.
He had been ready to sacrifice himself, not expecting that Shisui had kept a trump card, being even stronger than imagined.
"If even Shisui is this strong, how strong must the legendary Might Guy be?"
Takagi Shinji estimated that all the Hidden Mist ninja combined probably weren't a match for Might Guy alone.
"Today, you were truly impressive." Kamishin was completely won over by Shisui.
Reflecting on their past spar, it wasn't just holding back, but as if he held back the entire ocean, otherwise Shisui would have instantly crushed him then.
"Quick thinking and powerful abilities, too perfect," a still-disoriented Miyashita Ayuki praised.
A moment ago, Miyashita Ayuki thought she was going to die, but Shisui managed to save her.
Such a heroic rescue, if it were someone with a romantic mindset, perhaps they'd already be thinking of children's names.
Yet, Miyashita Ayuki didn't think too much about it now, only felt that Shisui's strength was terrifying, and as a teammate, it brought her great reassurance.
Severely injured, Kobayashi Kenji finally let out a sigh of relief, and the goddess of victory was smiling upon their squad.
After killing the last Hidden Mist Jonin, Shisui didn't stop; he exited the Breath of Flame Chakra Mode and, using Genjutsu, targeted the Hidden Mist Chunin fighting Kobayashi Kenji.
Kobayashi Kenji seized the opportunity Shisui provided to turn the tables and severely injure the Hidden Mist Chunin.
Seeing this, the other Hidden Mist Chunin knew the game was lost and each tried their own methods to escape. Takagi Shinji and others killed one fleeing Mist ninja and injured two others but didn't pursue because Shisui didn't follow.
"Retreat now, I'm not in great condition," Shisui said without wasting a second.
The Breath of Flame Chakra Mode was indeed powerful, but it also consumed a lot of energy, and coupled with continuous use of Sharingan, his body had reached its limit.
Had he not been incapable of further battle, Shisui wouldn't have used Sharingan as support for his teammates; he would have taken direct action to ensure safety.
Takagi Shinji nodded and carried Shisui away swiftly along with their disciples.
A Mokgetsu's Shadow Clone silently observing followed them.
It wasn't like a typhoon blowing by the sea, how could normal natural wind scatter the Hidden Mist Jutsu cast by a Jonin, he just used Wind Release to disperse the thick fog.
The Hidden Mist Jutsu was indeed a good ninjutsu, able to somewhat counter the Sharingan.
If Mokgetsu hadn't intervened, even with Shisui entering Breath of Flame Chakra Mode, achieving such results would have been impossible.
Back at the camp, Takagi Shinji immediately reported their encounter and results to Orochimaru.
While investigating other squads, Orochimaru also publicized Takagi's squad as exemplary.
Although it couldn't compare with Mokgetsu's battle with Minazuki Kan, Takagi Shinji's squad was commendable for winning against the odds.
Normal squads wouldn't be lucky enough each time to have help from someone powerful like Mokgetsu, and Takagi Shinji's squad was a typical example of resilience.
Due to Shisui's achievements and his connection with Mokgetsu, Orochimaru especially promoted his reputation.
Additionally, surviving Hidden Mist members spread new information about Shisui within their ranks, making Uchiha Shisui's name echo more prominently across the East Coast Battlefield.
To avoid punishment, the Mist ninja not only emphasized Shisui's strengths but even exaggerated some aspects.
Thus, gaining renown among both enemy and ally camps, Shisui started to earn a title.
Initially, it was chaotic, with some calling him the Flame Demon, others Illusion Eye.
Ultimately, due to his ghostly and masterful use of Instant Body Jutsu, he became widely known as—Shisui of the Body Flicker.
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Konoha Village, Konoha Hospital.
Fully recovered, Might Guy completed his discharge paperwork and looked up at the sky.
Gazing at the clear blue sky, Might Guy raised his arms, "Truly a perfect day for battle."
"I imagine my dear friend is eager to spar with me; it's time for youth to burn," Might Guy thought of what Obito had told him before, striding toward Kakashi's house.
Since Kakashi wanted to experience his Eight Gates and Breath of Rock Chakra Mode, Might Guy naturally intended to respond to his friend's anticipation as fast as possible.
Just as Might Guy approached Kakashi's doorstep, the door opened, and Kakashi stepped out.
"Hey Kakashi, what a coincidence," Might Guy greeted Kakashi with an enthusiastic laugh.