Binding Technique #81: Splitting Void
Yoru currently holds the highest-level Binding Technique he's mastered, which he only got after opening countless loot boxes; it's the second highest-value item he's ever obtained.
[Binding Technique #81:Splitting Void Creates a massive defensive wall capable of fully blocking any Binding Technique ranked 89 or below.]
Converted to the ninja world's scale, the exact defensive strength depends on Yoru's chakra usage. But even with normal use, its defense far surpasses Binding Techniques at the level of the Circular Gate Fan.
After all, this is Binding Technique #81!
An invisible barrier blocked Uchiha Fugaku's fire attack — nearly like a volcanic eruption, comparable to the firepower of an entire squad.
Fugaku's expression was extremely serious, but before he could attack again, faint chanting could be heard amid the crackling flames.
"Engrave the Twin Lotus upon the Blue Fire, Crash Down,
The Distant Sky Awaits the Abyss of Great Fire."
Binding Technique #73: Twin Lotus Blue Fire, Crash Down
Two bursts of exploding flames suddenly erupted. At the moment Splitting Void vanished, an endless sea of fire instantly engulfed the area where Fugaku stood. Nothing could be sensed except the scorching heat.
Yoru took a deep breath. No system prompt sounded in his mind.
Obviously, this attack did not kill Uchiha Fugaku, so he prepared to retreat.
This guy already had this level of power before even unlocking the Mangekyō — if he went all out, Yoru would be in deep trouble.
If they waited for Jiraiya to finish dealing with the Three Ninja Swords, Yoru would be finished!
Without hesitation, Yoru turned and ran.
"Such a terrifying jutsu — combined with that level of body flicker and swordsmanship, no wonder Jiraiya values you so highly."
But just as Yoru moved—
A cold voice came from the right side. Instinctively, Yoru raised his shallow strike and swung right, but the moment he lifted his arm, a terrifying force exploded uncontrollably.
With disbelief in his eyes, Yoru and his sword were blasted backward, slamming heavily to the ground.
Through the dust, the first thing visible was the shadow of a chest and ribs formed from Yin Release chakra, solid like real bones, tightly protecting Uchiha Fugaku. A huge skeletal arm clenched a fist alongside the ribs. Clearly, the terrifying force that blasted Yoru away came from this.
Those blood-red eyes were no longer ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan, but a more complex pattern.
The legendary eyes of the Uchiha clan!
"Mangekyō Sharingan..."
Yoru whispered, his eyes filled with shock and gravity.
Because he was chasing alone, Fugaku could safely use this power without worrying about Jiraiya or other Konoha shinobi discovering it.
"So you truly know of the Mangekyō's existence."
The cold voice came from Fugaku, who was shrouded by a purple skeletal aura, staring intently at Yoru — or rather, at the right eye wrapped in bandages.
"How could I not know the name Mangekyō?
In the past, Uchiha Madara, the founder of Konoha and the Shinobi Asura of the ninja world, wielded a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan to wreak havoc in the Warring States Period, and alongside the First Hokage, established Konoha."
Yoru rose from the ground.
"I didn't expect Lord Fugaku to also have a pair of Mangekyō Sharingan.
Does the Third Hokage know about this power?"
A cold gleam flashed in Fugaku's eyes as Yoru spoke again.
"Judging by Lord Fugaku's expression and the intel we have, the Third Hokage probably doesn't know Fugaku possesses a Mangekyō.
Otherwise, Fugaku would have ended up like White Fang years ago — dead under unclear circumstances."
"Hand over Shisui's eye!"
Fugaku's face darkened, his icy gaze fixed on Yoru. In those strange Mangekyō eyes seemed to lie the power to see through all things in the world.
A flicker of confusion flashed in Yoru's eyes, but only for an instant — it vanished completely.
"Shisui Uchiha's eye..."
Yoru removed the bandage from his right eye. The blood-red three-tomoe spun inside the socket.
"Just a mere three-tomoe Sharingan. Is it really necessary for Lord Fugaku to relentlessly pursue me and even reveal the Mangekyō?
If after this is over, I expose Fugaku's possession of a Mangekyō, how do you think the Konoha leadership will treat you?"
"You won't have the chance to tell anyone."
Fugaku muttered and suddenly formed hand seals. Four walls of fire rose around them, completely enclosing Yoru and Fugaku.
Uchiha Flame Formation!
A special sealing formation unique to the Uchiha clan.
Yoru squinted. This jutsu had been used by Uchiha Obito to protect the Ten-Tails in the original story — it was extremely powerful, and ordinary forces could not break through it.
Meanwhile, Fugaku's Mangekyō eyes spun continuously, and the skeletal phantom around him solidified instantly. A faint glow rose from Fugaku's center. A ten-meter-tall skeletal half-body took shape, emanating a suffocating, terrifying presence like a god or demon!
A deep purple long sword was drawn from his waist, slashing down viciously at Yoru.
Yoru immediately released the Circular Gate Fan but still felt a terrifying force like a mountain crashing down on him, making his insides feel dislocated.
Binding Technique #54: Extinguishing Flames!
A fire blast shot out, landing on the Susanoo. It only slightly burned away the chakra on the Susanoo's skeletal surface, unable to break its defense.
To be honest, in this era where the Third Great Ninja War had not ended, seeing an Uchiha wielding a "Gundam" is just absurd. Everyone else was still playing with kunai and shuriken, and here you are with a giant robot — what do you want to do?
"Overestimating yourself! Since you know the Mangekyō, you should know this power too!"
Inside Susanoo, Fugaku crossed his arms and said coldly,
"This is the power our ancestor Uchiha Madara used to pacify the chaotic era.
It is the ultimate doujutsu combining absolute defense with extreme offense — the true power of the gods!"
"Hand over Shisui's eye, and I may spare your life.
Otherwise, you will experience true despair!"
"If you want the eye, kill me and take it."
Yoru took two deep breaths, looking at the Uchiha Fugaku with his Susanoo open, and grinned.
"Or are you afraid I'll panic and destroy this eye?"
"Lord Fugaku, I don't think a mere three-tomoe Sharingan is worth all your efforts.
Even if its owner is Body Flicker Shisui, doesn't your clan have spare eyes?"
"Your obsession with this eye, even exposing the Mangekyō, must mean one thing."
Yoru smiled.
"This eye probably has the potential to become a Mangekyō itself!"