Swordsmen can be roughly divided into three realms.
Swordsman! Sword Master! Great Sword Master!
A Swordsman can only slash with a sword, causing damage to enemies at close range.
But to unleash flying slashes, one must be able to hear the "Voice of All Things."
This is also the realm of "Steel Cutting"!
As the name implies, the "Steel Cutting" realm means being able to hear the breath of steel and cut through it!
This is just a metaphor.
In reality, incredibly powerful Sword Masters can even cut through waterfalls and flames!
Because they can hear the breath of flowing water and fire!
A swordsman who learns to listen to the "Voice of All Things" has truly stepped into the Way of the Sword.
They possess the ticket to becoming a Sword Master!
Ordinary swordsmen, upon first hearing the "Voice of All Things," also need long practice to skillfully unleash flying slashes.
But Yuyu is different!
With the system's help, Yuyu's ability to listen to the "Voice of All Things" is incredibly proficient!
"Getsuga Tensho!"
Yuyu randomly shouted a name domineeringly.
He raised Shusui in his right hand and then brought it down fiercely.
"Is he... cutting the air?"
Aside, Shisui watched Yuyu's actions, the corner of his mouth twitching.
Kakashi was clearly so far away, yet he just slashed directly.
It seems this genius is really quite drunk.
Just as Shisui was about to stop Kakashi from continuing his attack, a sudden change occurred in the next second!
"Swish—"
As Shusui descended, a pitch-black ribbon of energy roared out from in front of Yuyu.
In an instant, the pitch-black ribbon transformed into a dark purple slash, the same color as Shusui's blade.
The slash was like a beast breaking free from its restraints! Accompanied by the sound of tearing air, it flew towards Kakashi.
"What?!"
Kakashi's eyes widened, looking incredulously at the dark purple slash flying towards him.
Although incredibly shocked, his combat instincts honed over the years made Kakashi's body dodge to the side.
"Splurt!"
The dark purple slash grazed Kakashi's cheek, drawing a streak of blood.
The dark purple slash didn't stop but continued to fly. In the next instant, it bombarded a towering tree not far away.
"Sizzle—Boom!"
The big tree was pierced by the dark purple slash. After shaking for a moment, it split neatly down the middle and crashed down with a loud bang!
The split in the middle of the tree was incredibly smooth, without even a single rough edge.
One can imagine just how sharp this slash was.
"Boom—"
The tree fell, kicking up heavy dust, shocking everyone.
"Can... can it be a flying slash?!"
Shisui, who was just about to speak up to dissuade Kakashi, almost bit his tongue, his face full of disbelief.
But the wound on Kakashi's face and the split tree proved that this was not an illusion!
"This... this is...?!"
Kakashi wiped the wound on his cheek. His usually indifferent face now only showed shock.
Can... can it be a flying slash?!
Kakashi looked as if he had seen a ghost.
"Swish—Bam!"
"Ugh!"
Before Kakashi could recover, Yuyu flashed in front of him.
And kicked Kakashi in the stomach.
Kakashi cried out in pain, clutching his stomach and lying weakly on the ground.
"Swish—"
A dark purple blade was placed horizontally across Kakashi's neck.
"Hey... you two. I've captured this midget spy. You'd better surrender obediently, or I'll cut him down with one slash!"
Yuyu pressed Shusui down hard and, with a hint of drunkenness, shouted loudly at Shisui and the other ninja.
"So... so heavy!"
Kakashi shook his head, enduring the pain and trying to struggle.
But he found that it felt like a mountain was resting on his shoulder.
"This... this sword?"
Kakashi looked at Shusui lying across his neck, shocked once again.
That dark purple blade, the red sawtooth pattern, and the continuously flickering cold light.
Everything proved that this was a peerless sword!
Kakashi had a feeling.
This sword was even sharper than the White Fang short blade left by his deceased father, the "White Fang of Konoha."
For some reason, this sword was incredibly heavy.
Pressing on him, he had absolutely no strength to resist.
However, after hearing Yuyu's righteous words, Kakashi reacted.
"Yuyu, you bastard! I am Kakashi!"
Kakashi roared.
Who are you calling a midget spy!!!
"Kakashi?"
Yuyu blinked his eyes, looking at the figure pinned under his sword.