Chapter 67: Hatred

Various thoughts flashed through Seimei's mind. He saw the person behind him pull out the kunai and slash at his neck with a backhand. Knowing that he couldn't dodge it in his normal state, he simply stopped hiding and instantly activated the Sharingan. The next moment, the opponent's movements were like a turtle crawling in his eyes. Seimei jerked his head back, avoiding the kunai attack. At the same time, he kicked off the ground and pulled his entire body backward. It was only then that he saw the attacker clearly. The attacker was about twenty years old, wearing the Iwa-nin Jonin uniform, with an uncertain expression on his face, as if wondering how Seimei could dodge this attack. It wasn't until he saw the Sharingan in Seimei's eyes that the doubt on his face disappeared, replaced by undisguised hatred. This hatred was not directed at Seimei himself, but at his eyes. Looking at this pair of Sharingan, Kohara Shuji thought of the humiliation he suffered when he was still a Genin. At that time, he was on a mission with his teacher. On the way, they encountered an Uchiha ninja who had opened his eyes. The opponent was too strong, and the whole process was like a cat catching a mouse, playing around and killing his teacher and companions. As for him, because he was afraid, he didn't dare to fight back and watched all this happen with his own eyes. In the end, the Uchiha ninja let him go. It wasn't because the other party was kind, but simply because he disdained him, thinking that he was too cowardly and killing him would dirty his hands, so he let him go. Since then, he had lived in guilt, and even after being promoted to Jonin, he couldn't let it go. If it was just like this, it would be fine. At worst, he could fight that Uchiha ninja to the death. No matter whether he won or lost, he could accept it. The key was... That Uchiha ninja was already dead! In this way, he didn't even have a chance to take revenge, and the resentment in his heart had nowhere to vent. He could only find trouble with the Uchiha. Since then, whenever he encountered an Uchiha ninja, regardless of their strength, he would take action, and this time was no exception. Just now, after dealing with his opponent, he set his sights on Seimei and directly used the 'Hiding in Camouflage Technique' to get close, preparing to kill him with one blow. Unexpectedly, not only did he fail, but he even awakened the Sharingan in the other party. That's right, in Kohara Shuji's eyes, Seimei awakened the Sharingan because he saw his companion's death and was stimulated. The conditions for awakening the Sharingan were not a secret among the high-level officials of the major ninja villages in the ninja world. Not to mention the information left from the Warring States Period, there had been three Ninja World Wars. As long as one collected relevant information, one could find the common points. Perhaps they couldn't get accurate information, but some general conditions could still be guessed, such as the death of a companion. As a Jonin with a deep obsession with the Uchiha, Kohara Shuji had naturally collected relevant information. That's why he thought he had helped Seimei awaken the Sharingan. This was also the most uncomfortable thing for him. After all, what could be more disgusting than helping an enemy improve their strength? Seimei didn't know about the grudge between Kohara Shuji and the Uchiha, and he didn't want to know what the other party was thinking. Now, he only had one thought, and that was to kill the other party. Only in this way could he relieve the anger in his heart. As for the problem of the Sharingan being exposed... It didn't matter! The reason why he hid the Sharingan was to save his life at critical moments. In the situation just now, if he didn't use the Sharingan, he would be seriously injured even if he didn't die. In that case, there was no need to hide it anymore. Trump cards were meant to be used. If they weren't used and he lost his life, then there was no point in keeping them. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Several shurikens were thrown by Seimei, aiming directly at Kohara Shuji's vital points. Kohara Shuji's figure flashed slightly, and the kunai in his hand danced, blocking all the attacks. Taking this opportunity, Seimei retreated, once again creating some distance from Kohara Shuji, and at the same time raised his hands, preparing to form hand seals. Seeing this scene, Kohara Shuji immediately looked away and threw the kunai in his hand at the same time. Seimei dodged the kunai attack with a flash and stopped casting the genjutsu at the same time. That's right, what he was preparing to use just now was genjutsu. He originally wanted to catch the opponent off guard, but seeing the opponent immediately look away, he knew that the other party understood how to avoid Sharingan genjutsu. At this time, forcibly using it would only expose flaws and have no meaning. So, he stopped. 'Sure enough, the lv2 'Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique' can't keep up with my pace anymore...' He had this feeling when he was dealing with Akabane before. Even with 'Akabane' dominated by the Queen Bee's will, he still needed to spend some effort to find the right opportunity to use the 'Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique'. If it were Akabane himself, Seimei didn't know if he could still find such an opportunity. In the final analysis, the casting speed of the lv2 'Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique' was too slow, and he must have a very good opportunity to use it. This would invisibly miss many opportunities. 'After this, I have to upgrade the level of 'Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique'.' Thinking this in his heart, Seimei's movements were not slow. Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Several more shurikens flew out. Some blocked Kohara Shuji's dodging space, and some attacked his vital points. Lv4 'Ninja Tool Throwing', coupled with the Sharingan's insight ability, Kohara Shuji didn't dare to ignore the shurikens thrown by Seimei and immediately waved his kunai to block. Taking this opportunity, Seimei raised his hand again, preparing to form hand seals. Kohara Shuji also quickly looked away. However, what Seimei used this time was not genjutsu, but ninjutsu - Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique. As his most proficient offensive ninjutsu, it only took him a little over a second to perform this technique. Fireballs like balsam seeds continuously flew out, smashing towards Kohara Shuji. Boom~ Boom~ Boom~ A series of explosions sounded. Kohara Shuji's figure flickered, accurately avoiding all the fireball attacks. The opponent's reaction speed was too fast. Even with the Sharingan's assistance, Seimei couldn't accurately predict his landing position. Even if he sometimes predicted correctly, the opponent could still adjust his position in time to avoid the attack with his rich combat experience. Not only that, but the opponent also got closer while dodging. As soon as Seimei's ninjutsu ended, Kohara Shuji slashed at his throat with the kunai held in reverse grip. Sensing the danger, Seimei immediately took a step back, creating some distance, and narrowly avoiding the attack. Failing to hit, Kohara Shuji immediately changed his move and stabbed at Seimei's right neck with the kunai in his hand. The distance was too close, and Seimei didn't have time to draw his sword to block, so he could only retreat again. Thanks to the Sharingan's powerful insight, he once again avoided the attack. After two consecutive failures, Kohara Shuji still didn't give up and immediately launched a third attack. Seimei had no chance to breathe and could only continue to dodge. So, in this close quarters, the two engaged in a life-and-death struggle. (End of this chapter)