Naruto: I, Uchiha, Just Want to Die

Chapter 100: Facing Two Alone, You Know Too Much!

The arrival of Yagura Karatachi and Mangetsu Hōzuki might be good news for Mei Terumi.

But for Uchiha Ci,

Well, it might also be a good thing.

Uchiha Ci immediately realized that these two would never let him go easily after learning about the secrets of Kirigakure, especially now that Mangetsu Hōzuki had joined Yagura's faction.

Unaware that the Third Mizukage already knew about this, Yagura probably thought that this wild card would be the decisive move against the Third Mizukage.

But now, a Uchiha, a Konoha shinobi, had discovered this secret. This turned their positions into outright opposition, creating irreconcilable conflict.

A normal person in such a scenario would probably grow an extra pair of legs and flee as fast as they could.

But Uchiha Ci?

Running never crossed his mind.

Suddenly, two black dots approached rapidly, stepping on the waves and landing on the rooftop.

Yagura, looking solemn, formed a one-handed seal, constantly sensing his surroundings through contact with the water surface, which was how he located Mei Terumi.

Seeing that Mei was unharmed, he let out a sigh of relief.

For Yagura, who was determined to change the current state of Kirigakure, the support of the bloodline clans and the council elders behind Mei Terumi was crucial.

He quickly shifted his gaze, noticing Uchiha Ci standing nearby, as well as the threads in Ci's hands.

He confirmed that the traces he had seen atop several rooftops along the way were the work of this child before him.

It appeared to be a special technique involving threads, somewhat resembling the methods used by the "Non-Nin" group he had encountered during a mission in the Land of Forests.

Yagura instinctively assumed that Ci was a friend Mei had made in one of the smaller nations, and he smiled amicably. In a gentlemanly tone, he addressed Uchiha Ci:

"You must be the one who saved Mei Terumi, correct?"

Uchiha Ci raised an eyebrow. From Yagura's demeanor, it seemed he hadn't recognized him at all.

Responding indifferently, Ci uttered a faint "Hmm," his gaze subtly shifting to Mangetsu Hōzuki beside Yagura.

Yagura nodded, committing Ci's face to memory, then smiled and said,

"The situation is urgent now. We need to leave immediately."

"If there's a chance, please come to Kirigakure. I'll personally thank you properly then."

After speaking, he turned to Mei Terumi, ready to signal her to follow.

But Mangetsu Hōzuki frowned, gripping Yagura's shoulder and coldly saying, "Wait, Yagura."

"Hm? What's wrong?" Yagura asked, puzzled.

Mangetsu's cold eyes locked onto Uchiha Ci, his tone icy as he declared:

"This kid is a Uchiha shinobi."

"Uchiha?" Yagura furrowed his brow, turning to look at Uchiha Ci, who stood quietly on the rooftop.

Indeed, Uchiha shinobi with Sharingan were known experts in manipulating threads and shuriken.

After contemplating briefly, Yagura shook his head at Mangetsu:

"No matter. For now, we have no conflicts with Konoha. The priority is completing our mission."

"Don't complicate matters; let's leave here first."

At that moment, Kirigakure's pursuing ninja had mobilized entirely, and every moment of delay increased the risk.

However, amidst this critical situation, Mangetsu Hōzuki remained unmoving. He turned sharply and said resolutely,

"No, Yagura."

Raising his hand, he pointed to his bandaged, blinded eye, his tone freezing over.

"Remember when you asked me how I lost this eye?"

"Wait, are you saying..."

Yagura was stunned, looking incredulously at Uchiha Ci.

Could this be the Uchiha mentioned in Mei's reports?

Mangetsu let out a cold snort, his eyes flashing with a chilling killing intent as he confirmed,

"That's right. This brat is responsible."

Revealing his sharp teeth in a sneer, he mockingly asked:

"Isn't that right, Uchiha Ci?"

Ci's scarlet Sharingan flared to life as he chuckled,

"Oh? Thinking of losing the other eye as well?"

Mangetsu sneered, shaking his head before grabbing the giant sword from his back.

With a swift motion, he unraveled the bandages covering its blade, revealing the massive and heavy weapon—the Twin Sword: Hiramekarei.

Killing intent surged in his eyes, overwhelming the atmosphere and spreading oppressive tension throughout the rooftop.

Nearby civilians from the Land of Hot Water, who had been rescued by Uchiha Ci, sensed the danger and backed away nervously. Some even jumped into the raging waters below, realizing the peril of being caught in a ninja conflict.

Honestly, drowning seemed preferable to getting involved.

Mei Terumi, sensing the escalating tension, stepped forward to mediate. However, before she could finish speaking, Uchiha Ci interrupted her calmly,

"Go back, Mei Terumi."

Her emerald-green eyes showed hesitation and struggle. She turned toward Ci, wanting to speak, but his gaze was eerily tranquil, almost indifferent.

"Mei, this is a ninja's fate."

"As long as we remain in this cycle, such conflicts are inevitable."

"I remember you once said that we would ultimately become adversaries and meet again on the battlefield."

"Although it hasn't been long..."

Ci inhaled deeply, his expression hardening.

"It seems that moment has already arrived."

At that instant, Ci pressed his hand to his abdomen, where an ouroboros-like mark surfaced, coiling around his palm.

Releasing a surge of dark chakra, it flooded every corner of his body, making his glowing Sharingan even more sinister.

The immense chakra caused the rooftop tiles to rattle violently.

Once more, battle awaited!

As the Zero-Tails Jinchūriki, fully empowered and able to deploy his deadly forbidden technique, Uchiha Ci stood prepared to confront Mangetsu Hōzuki.

The last time, Mangetsu had triumphed with his three blades. This time, the outcome could be different.

Storm winds swept through, rustling Yagura's deep green hair. His initial shock and hesitation faded, replaced by icy determination.

"I understand now."

"Although I'd rather not waste time here..."

"Unfortunately, you know too much."

Taking a deep breath, Yagura raised his ornate hook staff, pointing it coldly at Uchiha Ci.

"For Kirigakure's greater good, you must die here."

"Don't worry. I'll make it quick; it won't hurt much."

Hearing this, with the devastated landscape of the Land of a Thousand Lakes as a backdrop, Uchiha Ci couldn't help but laugh.

His gaze darkened as he stomped hard, sending rooftop tiles flying like shuriken toward the duo.

Using the chaos as cover, he charged forward, hands clasped in seals, summoning the Water Release: Water Fang Blade.

His crimson Sharingan darted, focusing on a swirling vortex in the nearby waters.

What would be the outcome of this clash?