"Black Stone!"
Seeing that the Iwa ninja was killed by Qingming with a single throw, the Iwa ninja who was fighting with Liangjie was furious. He forced Liangjie back and charged directly at Qingming.
Faced with the charging enemy, Qingming didn't dodge. He pushed off the ground and sprinted toward the incoming Iwa ninja.
Clang!
The two kunai collided, emitting a sharp metallic sound.
Both exerted force, and the kunai created a shower of sparks as they rubbed against each other.
Looking into the eyes of the opponent, filled with rage, Qingming's expression remained unchanged.
The Iwa ninja was likely enraged not just by the death of his comrade but also felt the heat of the battle. However, in the battlefield, it was always the case that the killer was targeted for death.
Once one entered the battlefield, one must be prepared for death. It was impossible for Qingming to remain indifferent while others were trying to take his life!
Therefore, Qingming felt no psychological burden in killing the enemy.
"Ha!"
Various thoughts flashed through his mind, and Qingming shouted as he forcefully swung aside the Iwa ninja's kunai. He retreated slightly before rushing back in again.
Clang! Clang!
The sounds of metallic clashes rang out consecutively.
Qingming executed his kunai techniques with great finesse, showcasing the combat skills he had acquired from basic taijutsu.
Although he lacked profound techniques, he was still able to match the Iwa ninja in their close-quarters combat.
After a brief moment, the two retreated from each other, eyeing one another.
Ishii Ichiro, the Iwa ninja, watched Qingming from a few steps away. The rage he had felt from his friend's death had faded, and rationality returned.
Though he was reluctant to admit it, this young genin had proven himself worthy of serious consideration.
Setting aside other factors, in terms of melee combat, the young ninja was not far behind him.
In fact, if it weren't for Ishii's greater battle experience and the advantage of being an adult, he might have faced some difficulties in their earlier exchange.
While Ishii Ichiro was sizing up Qingming, Qingming was doing the same.
From their earlier skirmish, Qingming had gauged his opponent's strength. Although neither had used other abilities yet, Qingming was confident that Ishii was no match for him.
However...
Qingming discreetly glanced around.
The battlefield was chaotic, filled with sounds of combat everywhere.
While the Leaf ninja had the advantage in numbers, their large numbers made it difficult for the jōnin to fight freely.
The canyon area was not wide, and the Iwa ninjas were clearly prepared, avoiding direct confrontation with the Leaf jōnin.
Whenever they had the chance, they would slip into the crowd, using the numerous genin from the Leaf as shields.
As a result, the two sides mixed together, and the Leaf jōnin were unable to unleash powerful ninjutsu for fear of hitting their own. They had to be cautious even with basic explosive tags.
On the contrary, the elite Iwa ninjas didn't have such concerns.
With the genin posing little threat to them, they could easily navigate through the crowd and inflict damage using their rich battle experience.
The outcome of such a situation was obvious.
While Qingming was unaware of the details elsewhere, he could see that several genin had already fallen nearby.
Thus, even if he was confident in dealing with the Iwa ninja in front of him, Qingming didn't plan to press the attack, as that would only invite more trouble.
As the saying goes, "The tall tree attracts the wind."
Geniuses often become targets for ninjas from other villages.
Killing Black Stone could be explained as a sneak attack, but if he killed Ishii Ichiro head-on, it would be harder to justify.
Qingming didn't want to be the outlier; he just wanted to survive until the end of the war.
Time ticked by, and the battlefield remained silent, with everyone ready for combat.
Finally, just as the two sides were about to engage, someone in the crowd shouted "Kill!"
In an instant, the battlefield erupted into chaos, filled with shouts, cries, clashing weapons, and the explosions of ninjutsu, all mingling together.
The shout to "kill" seemed to have opened a switch, throwing the entire battlefield into disorder.
Although Qingming and his companions were positioned near the center of their formation, they were directly targeted due to the prior rockfalls that had disordered their ranks.
Thirty or so Iwa ninja swiftly used Doton to approach them from underground.
It was clear from their actions that they aimed to split the group and maximize damage to the Leaf ninjas.
In terms of numbers, they still had a clear advantage, but in terms of quality, they were at a significant disadvantage.
The Iwa ninjas had clearly come prepared; there were no genin among them, only elite chūnin and jōnin.
On their side?
Of the nearly four hundred in their ranks, a large portion were genin, many of whom were fresh graduates like Qingming.
This battle was exceedingly dangerous.
"Now, I can only hope the main base can respond quickly. Otherwise..."
Qingming glanced at the ongoing battle between the jōnin on both sides and took a deep breath. "Stay close to me."
Hearing this, Liangjie and Mizutani Shizuko felt their racing hearts calm down slightly.
Qingming wanted to ensure their safety within his capabilities.
After spending nearly four months together, he didn't want them to perish just like that.
Of course, he wouldn't force the issue if it was beyond their capabilities.
After all, he had mentally prepared himself for this situation from the beginning of their team formation.
Time passed second by second, and the scene remained tense, with everyone on guard for battle.
At last, just as the two sides were about to clash, someone in the crowd shouted "Kill!"
In an instant, the battlefield erupted into chaos, filled with shouts, cries, clashing weapons, and the explosions of ninjutsu, all mingling together.
The shout to "kill" seemed to have opened a switch, throwing the entire battlefield into disorder.
Although Qingming and his companions were positioned near the center of their formation, they were directly targeted due to the prior rockfalls that had disordered their ranks.
Thirty or so Iwa ninja swiftly used Doton to approach them from underground.
It was clear from their actions that they aimed to split the group and maximize damage to the Leaf ninjas.
In terms of numbers, they still had a clear advantage, but in terms of quality, they were at a significant disadvantage.
The Iwa ninjas had clearly come prepared; there were no genin among them, only elite chūnin and jōnin.
On their side?
Of the nearly four hundred in their ranks, a large portion were genin, many of whom were fresh graduates like Qingming.
This battle was exceedingly dangerous.
"Now, I can only hope the main base can respond quickly. Otherwise..."
Qingming glanced at the ongoing battle between the jōnin on both sides and took a deep breath. "Stay close to me."
Hearing this, Liangjie and Mizutani Shizuko felt their racing hearts calm down slightly.
Qingming wanted to ensure their safety within his capabilities.
After spending nearly four months together, he didn't want them to perish just like that.
Of course, he wouldn't force the issue if it was beyond their capabilities.
After all, he had mentally prepared himself for this situation from the beginning of their team formation.
Time passed second by second, and the scene remained tense, with everyone on guard for battle.
At last, just as the two sides were about to clash, someone in the crowd shouted "Kill!"
In an instant, the battlefield erupted into chaos, filled with shouts, cries, clashing weapons, and the explosions of ninjutsu, all mingling together.
The shout to "kill" seemed to have opened a switch, throwing the entire battlefield into disorder.
Although Qingming and his companions were positioned near the center of their formation, they were directly targeted due to the prior rockfalls that had disordered their ranks.
Thirty or so Iwa ninja swiftly used Doton to approach them from underground.
It was clear from their actions that they aimed to split the group and maximize damage to the Leaf ninjas.
In terms of numbers, they still had a clear advantage, but in terms of quality, they were at a significant disadvantage.
The Iwa ninjas had clearly come prepared; there were no genin among them, only elite chūnin and jōnin.
On their side?
Of the nearly four hundred in their ranks, a large portion were genin, many of whom were fresh graduates like Qingming.
This battle was exceedingly dangerous.
"Now, I can only hope the main base can respond quickly. Otherwise..."
Qingming glanced at the ongoing battle between the jōnin on both sides and took a deep breath. "Stay close to me."
Hearing this, Liangjie and Mizutani Shizuko felt their racing hearts calm down slightly.
Qingming wanted to ensure their safety within his capabilities.
After spending nearly four months together, he didn't want them to perish just like that.
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