Once the Illusion Technique is unleashed, it's bound to encounter another's attack.
Moreover, my cooperation with Munashi Jinpachi is flawless, without any weaknesses.
Even the Sharingan's Illusion Technique is nothing to worry about.
However, just as he was about to reach Ruri, Kuriarare Kushimaru sensed something was wrong.
Why hasn't the Sharingan been activated yet? Kuriarare Kushimaru found it peculiar.
The opponent stood there motionless in the face of his and Munashi Jinpachi's assault, without even activating the Sharingan, like a puppet.
Already facing attacks from the front and back, why hasn't the Sharingan been activated to counter?
Confidence... or arrogance?
Are traps laid around?
These thoughts flashed through Kuriarare Kushimaru's mind, but he dismissed them all.
And his Long Blade·Sewing Needle was getting closer and closer to Ruri's body.
No matter the reason for not activating the Sharingan, this distance made it impossible to evade the two-pronged attack from him and Munashi Jinpachi.
Victory is certain! Kuriarare Kushimaru felt ecstatic beyond belief.
Whoosh! The figure vanished without a trace between the two Ninja Blade holders.
Kuriarare Kushimaru and Munashi Jinpachi widened their eyes instantly.
Boom!
The Explosive Tags of the Blastsword: Shibuki detonated between them.
Because of the shockwave from the explosion, Kuriarare Kushimaru and Munashi Jinpachi were sent flying by the immense force, rolling on the ground, covered in dirt, lying on their backs.
Munashi Jinpachi had explosion wounds on his chest, but they weren't severe, except for a bloody hole on his shoulder, which was a wound pierced by the Long Blade·Sewing Needle.
Compared to Munashi Jinpachi, Kuriarare Kushimaru's injuries were more serious, his chest hit directly by the Blastsword: Shibuki, with his clothes vanished and his chest a bloody, charred mess.
"What were you doing, you fool? Didn't you see that you cut me?"
Kuriarare Kushimaru's sharp, eerie voice sounded, like an enraged Evil Demon, roaring at Munashi Jinpachi.
"I should be asking you, who made the bloody hole in me? You were terrible at cooperating!"
Munashi Jinpachi spat out blood, picked up the Blastsword: Shibuki, pointed at the bloody hole on his shoulder made by the Long Blade·Sewing Needle, and questioned unceremoniously, his eyes filled with killing intent.
"Saying I'm bad at cooperating, do you want to try being skewered by my Long Blade?"
Kuriarare Kushimaru's terrifying tone was like a fierce ghost.
Munashi Jinpachi saying he was bad at cooperating made him extremely angry.
"I'd love to, I also want to blow your body to bits! With your effeminate and weird demeanor, you only know how to use embroidery needles like women sewing clothes, you're not qualified to stand with me among the Seven-swords Ninja!"
Munashi Jinpachi glared coldly at Kuriarare Kushimaru.
Both men gritted their teeth, eager to devour each other alive.
Although they were often called the 'Heartless Duo', their relationship was not one of absolute trust.
Rather, they were like-minded colleagues, passionate about slaughter.
When it comes to personal interests, a so-called companion is expendable and can be killed at any time.
"So this is the notorious Heartless Duo, huh? Is your friendship made of plastic?"
A crisp, amused voice came from the other side of the forest.
A woman with long black hair and white pupils approached, immediately mocking their plastic friendship.
"What did you say?"
Kuriarare Kushimaru and Munashi Jinpachi turned their heads simultaneously, their anger surging towards the speaker.
As soon as they saw those pure white pupils, their pupils instantly shrank.
Byakugan!
Hyuga Ayane!
Not only the Sharingan, but now even the Byakugan is in the Land of Demons.
Kuriarare Kushimaru and Munashi Jinpachi breathed heavily, having the intuition they discovered a huge secret.
There's a major problem in the Land of Demons!
Without further thought, they immediately turned and fled towards the other direction of the forest.
One Sharingan is terrifying enough, and with a Byakugan added, there's no chance of victory to be seen.
Moreover, with two S-class Renegade Ninja from Konoha appearing in the Land of Demons, this crucial information must be reported immediately.