Chapter 218: Genjutsu

Phew! Finally dealt with these rock ninjas!

Yeah! These guys are really stubborn!

On the chaotic battlefield, Yuzhibo Yan and Chaoxia could finally take a break, and after relaxing their minds they began to chat idly.

From the broken walls and fallen corpses before them, it could be seen that they had just endured a painful effort before breaking through the rock ninjas' defense.

Although they won, the stamina expended was not small~

Being able to complete this mission without major casualties is already good enough! You two shouldn't complain anymore!

Let's first check the condition of the wounded before saying anything else!

As for Dong Shilang's side...

Yuzhibo Zhe interrupted their conversation, merely glancing at his companions' condition, hesitating for a moment.

He didn't know whether he should go help or just stay put to rest, lest he go over and cause trouble for the other side.

Given their current state, they could be described as out of ammunition and food; even their chakra, used to break through the rock ninjas' defense, had hardly any left.

I've also taken care of my side!

Just as Yuzhibo Zhe hesitated whether to go support Dong Shilang, a figure walked out of the illusion and spoke in a gentle voice.

Hey! Dong Shilang, have you already settled the trouble over there? You guy are really a pervert! Maintaining such a large barrier while also being able to maintain this large-scale illusion. Not to mention, even the rock ninjas who previously came to cause you trouble have been dealt with by yourself~

Yuzhibo Yan replied somewhat angrily.

Obviously, back when I was in the clan school, I was the first to refine chakra, and those teachers also said my talent was outstanding.

I never expected the gap with the opponent to be this huge; thinking about it really makes me unwilling!

Thanks to this multiple illusion, I've already dealt with them!

As he spoke, the illusion of the entire stronghold, with Dong Shilang dispelling the illusion, began to gradually return to its original appearance.

Senior Dong Shilang's illusion is really impressive! If only I could have such ability in the future!

This way I could better protect the village and my comrades!

At this moment, the just-eight-year-old Shisui Uchiha looked at Dong Shilang with envy; although he also had talent in illusion, in terms of chakra he still lagged behind the senior.

Even if he grows up in the future, it's estimated to be difficult to reach Senior Dong Shilang's level.

He really knows how to talk!

With Shisui's talent, reaching my current level is just a matter of time. What you need to do now is not to think about nonsense, eat well, and grow up quickly!

I never imagined that one day I would become the object of Shisui's envy in illusion; you know, he is famed as the strongest illusion ninja in the future.

Thinking about it, he still feels a little pleased!

The illusion he just performed can be said to be the culmination of his years of research into illusion.

With the aid of this barrier, he used his own chakra to create a light source, projecting his prepared illusion within the barrier.

And those light sources are not just simple projections; they also serve as a medium for visual illusion, while adding some tactile illusion to mislead enemies in the environment. Combined with his own chakra, this makes the illusion even more real.

In order to prevent the opponent from finding a flaw and easily dispelling his illusion, he specially treated that glowing chakra source.

By utilizing the water-attribute chakra property, he made it like a water mirror, allowing it to quickly return to its original state after being attacked.

Furthermore, when needed, it can serve as a medium to project his 'pupil power'. For example, the brown-stone Jonin just now—the opponent was controlling him with Sharingan illusion while continuously attacking that water mirror.

Finally, under Dong Shilang's control, he launched a sudden assault, killing that sensory ninja in one fell swoop and entangling the earthen-hill Jonin.

This laid the foundation for his victory!

Alright, things may have come to a temporary halt, but they're not over yet!

Yan! Chaoxia! You two come with me to tend to the wounded. Zhe and Longhuo, you clean up the battlefield and, by the way, 'search' the entire stronghold!

They went all out to attack this stronghold; if they can't recover some of their losses, they'll suffer greatly!

Just thinking about those used explosive tags—each one is Dong Shilang's painstaking effort! With the initial wave of sneak attacks, they've all been reduced to ashes!

How could this not make Dong Shilang's heart bleed!

【It's all the fault of those bastards who assigned the mission!】

After venting his complaints inwardly, Dong Shilang began directing his comrades, making them busy once again.

Their sneak attack this time could be considered a success, wiping out most of the enemy's fighting strength in one fell swoop. However, in the subsequent mop‑up battle against the remnants, some clansmen inevitably got injured.

Fortunately, thanks to Yan and the others' care, no casualties occurred.

Man, they really know how to order people around~

Miss, cut the sarcasm! I'm sure you don't want to keep staying in this creepy place, right!

Hmph……

Although she complained verbally, Yuzhibo Yan's actions were quite swift. Dong Shilang knew she was just talking.

This is also her way of relaxing her nerves!

After such a big battle, nobody can keep a normal state of mind. Even if one is uninjured, mental pressure is everywhere.

Yes, not only Yuzhibo Yan was unharmed; even Shisui Uchiha and the few clansmen who had activated the Sharingan also suffered no serious injury.

As for the Uchiha who possess the Sharingan, setting aside other things, just their evasion ability is fully buffed.

Even if injured, it's mostly to leave something behind for those clansmen who haven't awakened their eyes.

As for Shisui Uchiha already having awakened his eyes, isn't that a natural progression? This guy had already awakened his eyes when he joined Dong Shilang's team.

And it's even double tomoe!

Senior! How should we deal with these people?

Just as Dong Shilang was bandaging his clansmen's wounds, Shisui Uchiha came over at that moment, looking at Dong Shilang with a troubled expression.

He also pointed his hand toward the distance!

And the 'these people' he referred to are the wounded left behind by the rock ninjas.

Although the rock ninjas lost, they still left behind some wounded. Most of these people survived the first explosive tag attack.

Either they had broken hands and feet, losing mobility, or they had fallen into a coma; basically they had no combat ability at all, the number being roughly around ten or so people~