A chilling killing intent burst forth—
So intense that even Murakami Hana felt a faint shiver.
Just how many people has this kid killed…?!
This level of killing intent wasn't something ordinary people could possess.
In all of Amegakure—
Only one person had ever reached this level.
Hanzo.
And now—
Hyuga Arin had it too.
Murakami's expression turned grave as a thought struck him.
"…So your target is Lord Hanzo?!"
"Shh."
Arin raised a finger to his lips, signaling him to stay quiet.
His gaze pointed toward the screen.
Murakami fell silent—
And turned his attention to the battle outside the shadow world.
The six combatants had split into three separate fights.
Yahiko launched a kick at the tall chūnin in front of him.
The chūnin's expression changed.
He already knew how terrifying Yahiko's physical strength was—
That first clash had nearly broken his guard.
There was no way he'd take this head-on again.
Bang!
His body turned into a wooden log—
Which was instantly shattered by Yahiko's punch.
Substitution Technique.
Yahiko immediately looked up—
Locking onto his opponent, now standing on a nearby tree branch.
"This kid has insane strength… and sharp perception. He's trouble!"
The chūnin quickly formed hand seals.
Yahiko stomped the ground—
Launching himself upward like a cannon.
"Water Release: Water Shuriken Technique!"
The falling rain condensed midair—
Forming countless water shuriken that shot down toward Yahiko.
Suspended in midair—
He had no way to dodge.
He crossed his arms in front of him.
"Ken!"
BOOM!
He was slammed straight into the mud.
The chūnin drew the blade from his back and formed seals again.
"Water Release: Flowing Blade!"
Water wrapped around the sword, flowing rapidly to enhance its cutting power.
He leapt down—
Aiming straight for Yahiko, who had just gotten back up.
The muddy ground made it hard for Yahiko to regain footing.
He could only reinforce himself again.
CLANG!
A metallic impact rang out—
Yahiko was sent flying backward.
"That body… it's too tough!"
The chūnin's face changed.
Yahiko crashed through a tree and landed.
He glanced at his arms—
There were shallow cuts.
The opponent's attack had broken through his Ken.
That blade… I can't block it directly.
He quickly got back up.
The chūnin was already charging again.
"As expected… fighting like this alone isn't enough."
Yahiko took a deep breath.
Chakra rapidly gathered in his palm.
A tiny figure formed—
A small being clad in silver armor, with a pair of white wings.
"Judgment of Justice."
At that moment, the chūnin had already closed in.
His blade slashed toward Yahiko.
Yahiko threw a punch straight at the sword.
The chūnin sneered.
"Punching a blade? Are you stupid?"
Not to mention—
His blade was enhanced with ninjutsu.
Even with Yahiko's defense—
This strike would at least cripple one of his arms.
BOOM!
A loud explosion echoed.
But—
The one sent flying—
Was the chūnin.
He flipped midair and landed, stunned.
"What… just happened?"
His eyes locked onto the small angel—
Now sitting on Yahiko's shoulder.
"What kind of jutsu is that?"
A summon?
He had never seen anything like it.
Yahiko spoke in a low voice:
"Judgment of Justice is my unique ability."
"It has two effects."
He raised one finger.
"First—"
"If you carry sin, then depending on the weight of your sins…"
"My attacks against you will be amplified exponentially."
"If your sins are great enough—"
"It can even result in instant death."
He raised a second finger.
"Second—"
"If you are completely without sin…"
"My attacks won't kill you."
"They will instead fully heal your injuries."
This—
Was the Nen ability he had developed.
Judgment of Justice.
"…Is that even a ninjutsu?"
The chūnin couldn't help but ask.
This clearly had nothing to do with normal ninjutsu.
"And who are you to decide whether I'm guilty or not?"
Yahiko shook his head.
"I'm not the one who judges."
He pointed at the little angel on his shoulder.
"When my ability activates…"
"It absorbs your chakra."
"And from that, it determines your sins."
"Also—"
"My first attack cannot harm you."
The chūnin snorted.
He had already noticed—
That earlier punch carried impact—
But no real damage.
"Telling your enemy your ability like this…"
"I've never seen a ninja like you."
"Because it's cool!" Yahiko said matter-of-factly.
The other three watching couldn't help but twitch their lips.
At that moment—
The angel's wings gradually turned a faint black.
"Minor sin…"
Yahiko clenched his fist.
"Double amplification."
The next second—
He charged forward again.
The chūnin snorted.
Now that he understood the ability—
He just needed to keep his distance.
"Water Release: Wild Water Wave!"
A torrent of water burst from his mouth—
Swallowing Yahiko entirely.
Inside the shadow world—
Arin slapped his face.
"This ability doesn't need explaining!!!"
"You're just revealing your weakness to the enemy!!"
It's not like Nen required you to explain its rules to activate!
But then again…
Arin narrowed his eyes.
Isn't Yahiko's ability… kind of targeting me?
Suddenly—
Blue-black flames ignited out of thin air.
Several hidden bees were instantly burned to ash.
Arin turned to Murakami.
"Jōnin Murakami."
"Don't make unnecessary moves."
Veins bulged around his eyes—
The Byakugan fully activated.
Murakami gritted his teeth.
"Byakugan…"
Any chance of sending out information—
Was completely gone.
"To be safe…"
Arin suddenly appeared in front of him.
Murakami's pupils shrank.
When—?!
I didn't see anything!
Pain shot through the back of his neck.
He turned his head with difficulty—
Only to see Arin standing behind him.
The figure in front had vanished.
"…Genjutsu…!"
Realization came too late.
His eyes rolled back—
And he collapsed unconscious.
[Experience +16,895]
"Looks like I've improved over the past two years," Arin nodded in satisfaction.
Then—
He turned his attention back to the battlefield.
The ground had turned into a shallow pool.
The chūnin stood atop the water, frowning.
At that moment—
Two hands suddenly shot out from beneath the surface—
Grabbing his ankles.
"Got you."
Yahiko emerged from the water.
He had used Transformation Technique—
Turning himself into water to conceal his presence.
The chūnin's pupils shrank.
So this entire time—
He could use ninjutsu.
He had just been hiding it.
Too late.
He was dragged into the water—
And Yahiko's fist slammed into his face.
BOOM!!
A column of water exploded upward—
Stained with streaks of red.
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