Chapter 145: The Whole Army Annihilated

Facing the Lightning Release Ninjutsu that fell like a torrential rain, Lian Ye darted through the Lightning Radiance like a phantom, and the Three Tomoe Sharingan precisely captured every attack trajectory.

He, relying on his powerful instant-body technique, easily dodged the Lightning Release attacks.

One must know that Lian Ye's instant-body technique was honed for years, allowing him to wield a low‑tier Flying Thunder God Slash.

Although during this period he was studying the authentic Flying Thunder God, his practice of the instant-body technique never lapsed.

If he fails to master the Flying Thunder God Technique, he can still use his instant-body technique to produce a low‑tier Flying Thunder God Slash.

This allows him to achieve a surprise effect in battle.

Moreover, with poison applied to the blade, the lethal success rate is quite high.

In the eyes of the two Cloud Hidden Jonin, Lian Ye's instant-body technique was like a ghost; they could not discern where he was at all.

"Useless." Lian Ye's voice echoed from all directions, "Your hand‑seal motions and attack speed are, to me, as slow as snails."

"Damn it, if you have any guts, stop darting around!"

This kind of battle, where the enemy's location is unknown, left them feeling utterly broken and powerless.

To prevent a surprise attack, the two could only continuously unleash Ninjutsu around them, hoping to force Lian Ye out.

Unfortunately, their attacks had absolutely no effect.

From afar, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang observed the scene and couldn't help remarking, "Lian Ye's instant-body technique is getting stronger and stronger."

Xiaochun Zhuanqin nodded in agreement, "It seems Lian Yejun no longer needs our assistance."

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang narrowed his eyes and said gravely, "Lian Ye has begun his counter‑offensive."

Hearing this, Xiaochun Zhuanqin hurriedly looked toward the center of the battlefield.

Suddenly, Lian Ye appeared behind a Jonin at an unknown moment, his Tachi aiming straight for the opponent's rear heart!

If this strike lands, the foe is certain to die.

Clang—!

In the split‑second that could have been fatal, the squad leader Jonin blocked Lian Ye's ambush with a Lightning Blade, scattering sparks everywhere.

"Got you!" the leader sneered, swiftly forming a hand seal with his left hand: "Lightning Release: Lightning Binding!"

Lian Ye saw this scene, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes; he hadn't expected that Jonin to be able to form a seal with one hand.

At that moment, he still maintained his original attack motion; faced with the lightning‑fast incoming lock chain, he had no time to dodge.

The lock chain formed from lightning tightly coiled around Lian Ye.

Hahaha, finally caught you! the leader shouted loudly.

In his view, the Konoha Ninja before him had only managed to kill several comrades unexpectedly by relying on a powerful instant-body technique and the poison on his blade.

Now, having been caught by him, they have become lambs awaiting the slaughter.

Hahaha— Lian Ye laughed along.

The leader's smile instantly froze; he stared blankly at Lian Ye, not knowing what this guy was actually laughing about.

But soon, he figured out the answer.

Lian Ye restrained his laughter, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.

"Are you sure… you caught me?"

"What?!"

The "Lian Ye" bound by the lightning lock chain turned into smoke and vanished.

The Shadow Clone Jutsu performed well in battle, without endangering the original body.

…

"No, it's a Shadow Clone!" the Jonin suddenly showed a terrified expression, as if he had seen something horrific.

He shouted loudly at the leader, "Captain, watch your back!"

Hearing his comrade's warning, the leader's complexion changed abruptly, and he muttered "This is bad."

Before he could react, a sharp blade materialized at his chest.

The leader's eyes widened, incredulously staring at the blade tip that pierced through his body.

"This is my original… Shadow Dance Slash…"

Lian Ye's voice came from behind him, emotionless, "Travel safely."

Pfft—

Lian Ye drew the Tachi that had pierced the leader's body; the opponent fell straight onto the ground, his face still showing the shock of death.

"Monster… this guy is a monster!"

Seeing all his comrades die before his eyes, the remaining Jonin completely collapsed.

Just one person, yet he killed four comrades.

Among them were two Jonin; this terrifying power is definitely that of a monster!

Retreat! We must bring the intel back!

The appearance of a powerful Uchiha on the battlefield must be reported to Lord Raikage.

The remaining Cloud Hidden Jonin turned and fled without hesitation.

To run faster, he even used Lightning Release Chakra to stimulate his body, as if that would ensure a successful escape…

Watching the silhouette of a Cloud Ninja in the distance, Lian Ye whispered softly, "It's been a long time since I used that move."

As he spoke, dazzling arcs of electricity surrounded him; he slowly raised his Tachi, the tip pointing straight at the Cloud Hidden Jonin's rear heart.

Whoosh—

Lian Ye gathered Lightning Release Chakra at his feet and used his instant-body technique to vanish on the spot.

It was precisely the Low‑Tier Flying Thunder God Slash that Lian Ye had originally devised!

The fleeing Cloud Hidden Jonin, frantic for his life, heard the sound of a blade cutting through the air behind him.

Before he could even react to what had happened, his body was pierced by the Tachi, and the Lightning Release Chakra Mode that had gathered on his surface instantly dissipated.

Looking at the blade before his chest, the Cloud Hidden Jonin's eyes flashed with a hint of resentment.

He hadn't even sent the intelligence back yet.

"Want to leave?" Lian Ye sheathed his Tachi, "Did you ask my blade?"

Unfortunately, the Cloud Hidden Jonin could no longer answer that question; he had already become a corpse.

The battle lasted less than five minutes before ending with a complete victory for Lian Ye Squad.

Even the First Raikage wouldn't have thought that the Lightning Radiance squad he personally founded would suffer total annihilation on its first mission.

Lian Ye looked at the corpse on the ground, and his Three Tomoe Sharingan gradually faded, returning to his pitch‑black eyes.

Tuan Cang came before Lian Ye and said softly, "Your Flash Body Technique is getting stronger."

"That's not nonsense; could it possibly get weaker?" Lian Ye glanced at Tuan Cang, irritated, and replied.

Isn't this guy just spouting nonsense?

After painstakingly training the Flash Body Technique for so long, if it's still not strong, something's wrong.

Tuan Cang hadn't expected Lian Ye to answer that way, and was clearly choked up.

He had finally tried to compliment the other, only to get this result.

It seems better not to compliment people lightly in the future.

Especially this guy Lian Ye!

Lian Ye didn't know what kind of wound his casual remark had inflicted on Tuan Cang's heart.

In fact, even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

……

"Lian Yejun, how shall we handle their corpses?" Xiaochun Zhuanqin asked.

She wasn't asking about the Cloud Ninja's corpse, but about the five Konoha Ninja corpses.

Lian Ye looked toward the nearby corpses and said softly, "Let's bury them on the spot."

The two heard this and raised no objection.

Under these circumstances, they couldn't possibly transport the corpses back to camp.

It would waste time and effort, and serve no purpose.

They're dead already; just bury them directly.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin formed hand seals, used Ninjutsu to blast a large pit in the ground, placed the Konoha Ninja corpses into it, and then covered them with earth.

"Continue forward."

Having finished all that, Lian Ye lingered not at all, and led the two toward the Battlefield.

The three moved swiftly through the forest, faintly hearing the sounds of distant fighting.

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