Is the Reaper Death Seal powerful? Undoubtedly!
After all, it's a super kill move that ignores the difference in strength and defense, and is executed at the cost of the caster's life—how could it not be strong?
However, Uchiha Akira was well aware that for the Reaper Death Seal to succeed, there was a crucial prerequisite: the caster must grab the target.
This is the advantage of knowing the story in advance!
Seeing the Third Hokage rushing toward him with the grim reaper's shadow trailing behind, Uchiha Akira immediately retreated, not giving him any chance to get close.
In his Seventh Gate state, Uchiha Akira's speed was among the top in the ninja world. If he wanted to evade, even the Fourth Raikage might not be able to catch up.
Thus, for two full minutes, the battlefield was filled with the figures of the Third Hokage and Uchiha Akira, but the Third Hokage couldn't get close to him at all!
Though Danzo had lost an eye and an arm, he could still see that the Third Hokage was trying to get close to Akira.
After some thought, Danzo realized that without an arm, he couldn't form hand seals and thus couldn't use ninjutsu.
As for high-level techniques like single-handed seals, Danzo wasn't capable of that!
So, he could only pull out two kunai, timing them just right to throw at Uchiha Akira, hoping to block his movements.
Danzo didn't understand why, in his Seventh Gate state, Akira was retreating from the Third Hokage's attack. But since Akira was retreating, it made sense for Danzo to try and stop him.
The Reaper Death Seal's specter could only be seen by the caster and the target, so Danzo was unaware of it.
With his three-tomoe Sharingan, Akira's visual acuity was sharp. Sensing the two kunai flying toward him, he swiftly knocked them aside.
At the same time, his Sharingan swept over to Danzo, and his killing intent surged.
At first, Akira had been focused on dodging the Third Hokage's pursuit, leaving Danzo unbothered. If he had just stayed out of the way like a bystander, Akira might have ignored him.
But now, Danzo had decided to cause trouble.
Anyone who's played video games knows that when fighting a boss, it's often the annoying minions that cause the most trouble. Most people would choose to clear the area first before taking on the boss, right?
At this moment, Danzo was like one of those annoying minions.
Swish!
Originally focused on evading the Third Hokage, Akira now activated his Body Flicker Technique, instantly appearing before Danzo!
Danzo's sole remaining eye widened in shock as Akira appeared in front of him in a flash. He felt a deep terror.
He wanted to dodge, but how could he escape?
In Danzo's vision, all he could see was the shadow of a fist rapidly enlarging.
Then, his chest was pierced through, leaving a large gaping hole!
Blood mixed with shattered bones exploded out of his back.
Danzo looked down at his chest, seeing a bowl-sized hole, clear through to the other side. The light in his eyes slowly faded, and his body collapsed.
"Lord Third Hokage!"
"Elder Danzo is dead again?"
"Wait, why did I say 'again'?"
"This… This is Uchiha Akira, he actually dared to attack the Hokage!"
Following the massive disturbance caused by the Daytime Tiger, many of Konoha's ninjas had begun to arrive on the scene, including Kakashi and Might Guy.
They arrived just in time to see Uchiha Akira kill Danzo with a single punch.
Seeing the Third Hokage in such a pitiful state, seemingly on the brink of collapse, everyone's faces were filled with shock.
On one hand, Might Guy was stunned that Akira, who had opened the Seventh Gate just a few days ago, could still fight today.
Kakashi, on the other hand, was shocked to see that Danzo and the Third Hokage had seemingly teamed up, and yet Danzo had been killed?
Was Akira's strength really this overwhelming?
However, from the situation, Akira still appeared full of energy, while the Third Hokage was exhausted.
But why was Akira being chased all over by the Third Hokage?
"You've come at just the right time. As the Third Hokage of Konoha, I order you all to take down Uchiha Akira together!"
Breathing heavily, the Third Hokage was clearly at the end of his strength, but seeing Kakashi and a dozen other ninjas arrive—and with more gathering—he urgently gave the order.
The Third Hokage's usual upright image was useful after all. At his command, the surrounding ninjas immediately launched an attack on Akira, including several jōnin.
However, even though these jōnin were somewhat stronger, compared to Akira in his Seventh Gate state, they were nothing more than slightly sturdier ants.
Even though Kakashi had a Sharingan, he still couldn't keep up with Akira's movements.
In the blink of an eye, several jōnin had already been incapacitated by Akira!
Although Akira was dodging the Third Hokage's pursuit, it didn't mean he couldn't deal with these minor obstacles.
"Might Guy!"
Seeing that ordinary jōnin couldn't hold Akira back, the Third Hokage specifically called out Might Guy by name.
After all, it was Might Guy who taught Akira the Eight Gates. Now, only he has the ability to restrain him.
"Sigh…"
Hearing the Third Hokage specifically name him, and seeing the eyes of many Konoha ninjas on him, Might Guy sighed inwardly.
As a ninja of Konoha, he couldn't defy the Hokage's orders!
Faced with the conflict between loyalty and friendship, Guy knew he had to choose one.
Besides, Guy could see that if he didn't give it his all, the Third Hokage might actually die here today!
With that in mind, Guy began to prepare. He crossed his arms in front of himself, lowering his center of gravity slightly.
The veins on his body bulged, like little worms wriggling beneath his skin.
Gate of Opening, Gate of Healing, Gate of Life, Gate of Pain, Gate of Limit, Gate of View, Gate of Wonder…
Boom!
Just a few days ago, Guy had managed to break through to the Seventh Gate. Now, he pushed himself to open it!
A terrifying surge of chakra erupted from his body, and the same blue steam began to rise from him!
The chakra, this overwhelming chakra, burst forth.
In terms of aura alone, with both of them having opened the Seventh Gate and possessing the chakra of elite jōnin, the intensity of Guy's chakra rivaled that of Akira!
Seeing Guy in this state, the Konoha ninjas who had been intimidated by Akira's power began to feel relieved.
"Great! Might Guy can also open the Seventh Gate!"
Seeing Guy's form, enveloped in the same blue steam, the Third Hokage felt a surge of joy.
Indeed, with both of them in the Seventh Gate state, Might Guy should be able to hold Akira in check.
As long as Guy can restrain him, I'll have the chance to use the Reaper Death Seal and take Akira down with me!
At my age, if I can drag down a Uchiha whose potential surpasses even Madara's, isn't that a worthy trade?
Whoosh!
Opening the Seventh Gate, Guy indeed wanted to see how he compared to Akira. Moving like lightning, Guy charged at him!
With a simple, unadorned punch, it was pure strength and speed!
Seeing Guy's punch coming, Akira didn't dodge; instead, he met it head-on with a punch of his own!
Fist collided with fist, Seventh Gate against Seventh Gate.
A terrifying shockwave burst forth from the point of impact, sweeping out in all directions and forcing the surrounding ninjas back by a hundred meters!
Simultaneously, Akira was forced to take three steps back, each step leaving a deep crater in the ground!
"Hiss, the power of the Eight Gates is truly terrifying!"
"Just a clash of fists, and it's as powerful as an A-rank ninjutsu clash?"
"With such speed and power, even a jōnin doesn't stand a chance!"
The Konoha ninjas watching were shocked by the sheer force of the fist collision between Akira and Guy.
In contrast, the Third Hokage felt overwhelming joy!
Indeed, Guy's strength in the Seventh Gate state even surpassed Akira's by a bit?
Excellent! There's no need for anyone else's help—just Might Guy alone can hold Akira in check, giving me the opportunity to use the Reaper Death Seal!
"To think I'm slightly weaker in raw strength?"
In a direct clash, Akira was surprised to find himself forced back three steps!
However, after a moment of reflection, he could accept this outcome.
Firstly, he was only seven years old, and his body wasn't fully developed yet.
Compared to other ninjas, this wasn't much of a disadvantage, but when both were in the Seventh Gate state, this small disadvantage could be the deciding factor.
Moreover, his taijutsu was more of a hobby; even the Daytime Tiger
Moreover, his taijutsu was more of a hobby; even the Daytime Tiger was something he had copied from Might Guy during the Fourth Great Ninja War in the Life Simulation.
Meanwhile, Might Guy was a pure taijutsu specialist, and at the peak of his physical prowess, his body was honed to an exceptional level.
Right now, he truly was Konoha's Blue Beast!
So, when it came to pure strength, it was understandable that Akira couldn't match up to Might Guy.
However, Guy's advantages lay in his strength and taijutsu skills.
But Akira's advantages were that, in this state, he could still use ninjutsu and had the visual prowess of the Sharingan!
Therefore, with both of them in the Seventh Gate state, each had their strengths and weaknesses!
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In the state of opening the Seventh Gate, the chakra levels of Might Guy and Uchiha Akira were almost identical.
However, Might Guy's strength lay in his physical power and his mastery of taijutsu.
On the other hand, Uchiha Akira's strengths were in his use of ninjutsu and the super-enhanced dynamic vision provided by his Sharingan.
So, in a one-on-one duel, both had their own advantages.
In a battle between two warriors with the Seventh Gate open, it was a near stalemate.
Back and forth, Might Guy, true to his title, transformed into a "Blue Beast."
As for Uchiha Akira, he focused mostly on dodging, occasionally interspersing his moves with ninjutsu.
While his outward momentum wasn't as fierce as Might Guy's, his use of ninjutsu kept him from falling behind in the fight.
In this clash between two Seventh Gate warriors, the surrounding ninjas could only act as spectators; they didn't have the qualifications to join the battle.
Kakashi, however, pushed up the forehead protector covering his eye, revealing his left eye's three-tomoe Sharingan, intently observing the battle between Might Guy and Uchiha Akira.
With his skill and the dynamic vision provided by the Sharingan, Kakashi might barely have the ability to intervene.
But he would need to find the perfect opportunity.
Thus, for three minutes, Uchiha Akira and Might Guy battled fiercely, their blows reducing everything within several kilometers to rubble.
Finally, when Might Guy landed a punch on Uchiha Akira, his body inexplicably passed right through Akira's!
By the time Guy realized what had happened and tried to change his move, it was too late.
The phantom-like Akira executed a Leaf Gale kick to Guy's back, sending him flying.
In his Seventh Gate state, combined with Shisui's Body Flicker Technique, Uchiha Akira had finally managed to land a hit on Might Guy, injuring him.
Zzzzz!
Just as Akira struck Might Guy, a sharp sound rang out.
It was Kakashi!
In his right hand, visible blue lightning crackled, while his Sharingan locked onto Akira, like an arrow ready to be released, targeting him with deadly precision.
Chidori combined with the accuracy of the Sharingan was not something even Uchiha Akira could take lightly!
Although Guy was injured by the kick, his combat power wasn't significantly diminished.
Guy flipped back to his feet and charged at Akira again, his momentum undiminished!
The Blue Beast was still a beast, and being injured only stirred its ferocity!
Kakashi knew that sometimes the mere threat of an attack was more menacing than actually releasing it.
Thus, the aura of his Chidori was incredibly strong, keeping it ready and aimed at Akira, forcing Akira to split his attention between Guy and Kakashi.
Fighting Might Guy in his Seventh Gate state while also keeping an eye on Kakashi?
Naturally, after a few exchanges, Akira found himself completely overwhelmed by Guy, seemingly on the verge of defeat!
Nearby, the Third Hokage swallowed several soldier pills, quickly replenishing his stamina.
Though Might Guy had the upper hand against Akira, the Third Hokage still didn't act hastily.
He, too, was waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Having already activated the Reaper Death Seal and summoned the Death God, the Third Hokage knew his fate was sealed.
So, his next move had to hit its mark.
Under the onslaught of Might Guy's relentless attacks, Uchiha Akira was forced to retreat!
Then, Guy executed a Leaf Strong Whirlwind, striking Akira's crossed arms and sending him flying several hundred meters, crashing through several buildings in the Sarutobi clan's compound.
Cough, cough...
Standing up from the rubble of the collapsed buildings, Uchiha Akira coughed twice, a trickle of bright red blood dripping from the corner of his mouth.
He was nearing his limit. Akira could feel it.
Firstly, at seven years old, his body wasn't as developed as Might Guy's. So, in the Seventh Gate state, his endurance couldn't match Guy's.
Secondly, he had opened the Seventh Gate before Guy, so his time in that state was also shorter.
The Seventh Gate placed an enormous burden on the body, making every inch of his skin feel as if it were being torn apart.
Moreover, after being struck by Guy, Akira could feel that his body was truly reaching its limit.
"Akira, your talent is far greater than mine. I can't compare to you," Might Guy admitted, despite having the upper hand.
He knew that his advantage was partly due to the fact that this was essentially a tag-team battle, with Kakashi poised to strike, splitting Akira's focus.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Uchiha Akira shook his head and said, "Victory is victory, and defeat is defeat. There's no need to find excuses. I, Uchiha Akira, am not the kind of person who makes excuses for losing!"
His words showed a certain level of magnanimity.
After a brief pause, Akira added, "Besides, I haven't lost yet!"
"Hmph, stubborn fool!" someone among the surrounding ninjas couldn't help but sneer.
Yes, Akira was powerful, but it was clear to everyone that he was at his limit, unable to hold on any longer.
Yet he still claimed he hadn't lost?
Wasn't that just being stubborn?
Hearing this, Akira glanced at the ninja who had spoken.
Feeling Akira's gaze, the ninja reflexively shrank back, hiding within the crowd, mentally chanting, "You can't see me, you can't see me!"
After a brief glance at the ninja, Akira withdrew his gaze.
A mere clown, not worth his attention.
Akira's eyes swept over Might Guy, who, in his Seventh Gate state, was still brimming with energy, clearly capable of maintaining this form for a long time.
Kakashi's Sharingan was still locked onto Akira, his S-rank ninjutsu Chidori at the ready, waiting to strike, its threat palpable.
And the Third Hokage, who had consumed soldier pills, had regained much of his strength.
The Death God's specter still loomed behind him, the knife once held in its mouth now gripped in its hand!
The Death God's eyes were fixed on Akira, its gaze alone sending chills down his spine!
As for Danzo? His chest had a gaping hole where his heart should have been; he was clearly dead, beyond the possibility of using Izanagi to resurrect.
Unless he had set up a preemptive sealing technique for revival, he was truly gone this time.
But judging by his appearance, with no Sharingan left, it was clear he no longer had the means to activate Izanagi.
Meanwhile, more and more ninjas were gathering around—the Hyuga clan, the Inuzuka clan, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio…
And more ninjas were still arriving.
Looking around, there were already several hundred gathered.
The situation had turned drastically against Akira.
Yet, Uchiha Akira's expression remained calm, and he even felt a bit fortunate.
Thankfully, in the life simulator, he had successfully unlocked the Eighth Gate, just in case.
Indeed, the Seventh Gate alone wasn't enough.
If he hadn't unlocked the Eighth Gate, today might have been the day he truly met his end!
"Uchiha Akira, surrender now. You've already lost!"
As Akira surveyed the battlefield, recognizing the nearly impossible odds he faced alone, a ninja in the crowd shouted at him.
Uchiha Akira didn't respond.
To be more precise, he didn't deem it worth responding to!
"Akira, stop. The battle is over!" Might Guy urged him.
Although he didn't know exactly what had happened, or why Akira had attacked the Hokage and Elder Danzo, Guy understood that Akira couldn't win with just the power of the Seventh Gate.
"Yes, even with the Seventh Gate, it's not enough to fight against so many ninjas!" Akira sighed, nodding in agreement.
Hearing this, Might Guy felt a slight sense of relief.
Did Akira understand the situation and decide to stop?
"But..."
However, before Guy could fully exhale, Akira's tone shifted.
"If the Seventh Gate isn't enough to change the outcome..."
"Then I'll open another gate!"
Boom!
Akira's words were like a thunderclap, leaving Guy utterly stunned.
He was already in the Seventh Gate state!
And he said he was going to open another gate.
That would mean…
"But surrendering so easily is impossible!"
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