Naruto Shadow Mage

"Fast?"

"Speed alone isn't enough; efficiency is key!"

"Shun, let's go!"

Shisui's playful words made "Mou's" pupils narrow slightly.

Recalling Cross Country's Wind Body Flicker and Kakashi's swift speed with Chidori, "Mou" was unwilling to lose to his juniors. His eyes sharpened as he formed hand seals again, casting another Earth Release jutsu!

"Earth Release: Earth Flow River!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

After finishing the jutsu, "Mou" transformed his chakra into the peak of earth nature transformation. As he placed both hands on the ground, Cross Country and Kakashi, sensing the change, quickly used their swift speeds to escape the battlefield, avoiding being caught in "Mou's" Earth Release.

Meanwhile, Shisui, watching "Mou" cast his Earth Release jutsu, had a faint smile on his lips.

The earth beneath "Mou" turned almost liquid-like and surged toward the six remaining Jonin-level Mist ANBU.

While the river-like mud couldn't directly kill the Jonin-level Mist ANBU, it separated them, forcing them into isolated combat.

Seeing "Mou's" Earth Release jutsu dividing the Jonin-level Mist ANBU, Shisui's amused eyes turned cold. Noticing the Mist ANBU struggling against "Mou's" second Earth Release jutsu, Shisui ordered Cross Country and Kakashi:

"Decapitation tactics, eliminate three of them first!"

"Yes!"

Before Shisui could finish, Cross Country and Kakashi had already vanished!

Clearly, neither Cross Country nor Kakashi wanted to lose to Shisui, but Shisui wouldn't let them surpass him.

In an instant, "Mou," maintaining his Earth Release jutsu from the rear, witnessed an impressive scene.

One moment, the six Jonin-level Mist ANBU were struggling against "Mou's" Earth Release.

The next moment, three shadows, one black, one blue, and one white, attacked the three Jonin-level Mist ANBU!

Were they fast?

They were incredibly fast!

Shisui and Kakashi using Chidori didn't need further explanation!

Shisui earned the title "Shisui of the Body Flicker" in the original storyline due to his unmatched speed.

Only the Fourth Hokage's Body Flicker in Konoha could rival Shisui's speed!

Kakashi's Chidori also relied on speed.

Without the Sharingan, Kakashi couldn't keep up with enemies during Chidori's high-speed movement. Only the Sharingan's insight allowed him to control Chidori's speed, showcasing how terrifyingly fast Kakashi was with Chidori!

Moreover, Chidori was known as a jutsu that could cut through lightning!

Watching Shisui and Kakashi, "Mou" sighed, seeing the black and white flashes.

But seeing Cross Country's blue figure matching Shisui and Kakashi in speed, "Mou" was genuinely shocked!

"If I remember correctly, Minato and Shikaku mentioned Shadow is only four years old, right?"

"Four years old! At just four years old, he has speed comparable to Shisui and Kakashi. If Shadow grows up in a few years, won't he become another Minato?"

"Yes, indeed!"

"That's Minato's signature Body Flicker! Minato truly has a great disciple!"

As he admired in shock, it was clear everyone was impressed with Cross Country's Wind Body Flicker.

Moreover, not just "Mou," even Shisui and Kakashi felt a hint of fear seeing Cross Country's speed.

At this moment, the only one focused on dealing with the Mist ANBU was probably Cross Country!

Cross Country had the advantage of rarely being distracted or underestimating his enemies in combat!

Knowing his strength wasn't sufficient, getting distracted in battle was a taboo!

As Shisui and Kakashi occasionally glanced at Cross Country's fight, Cross Country displayed the results of his training with the Fourth Hokage!

"Fourth Hokage's secret, 'Acceleration' jutsu activated!"

"Konoha Whirlwind!"

"Boom!"

Transforming into blue light, Cross Country used Wind Body Flicker to reach the Mist ANBU. With the 'Acceleration' jutsu, he delivered a Konoha Whirlwind kick to the Mist ANBU's arms. Though the enemy blocked with both arms and Cross Country's strength wasn't overwhelming, the inertia from the speed caused the Mist ANBU to stumble.

Cross Country controlled the surrounding gentle breeze, reacting to the recoil, stabilizing his backward momentum.

However, due to the strong recoil, Cross Country missed the chance to follow up and kill the Mist ANBU.

Despite nearly falling, the Mist ANBU regained balance and turned to face Cross Country, his eyes filled with intense killing intent!

It was clear that the high-speed attack gave the Mist Jonin an opportunity, and he seized a kunai, preparing to counter-attack Cross Country!

Such a swift reversal surprised "Mou" at the rear!

"Mou" hadn't expected the Mist ANBU to be so decisive, willing to risk injury to subdue Cross Country.

Seeing the Mist ANBU grab a kunai and rush towards Cross Country, "Mou" gritted his teeth, preparing to use an Earth Release defensive jutsu to protect Cross Country. But in the next second, an even more shocking scene unfolded before "Mou's" eyes!

As the Mist ANBU lunged at Cross Country, seemingly about to take his life, a sudden black shadow appeared. With a "boom," it struck down the Mist ANBU!

As the Mist ANBU lost his balance and fell to the ground, a dark figure hovered above, his hand glowing with blue chakra. Suddenly, the figure pressed a moon-like orb onto the Mist ANBU's face!

"Secret Technique!"

"Shadow Hand!"

"Big Ball Rasengan!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"