CHAPTER 138
In the middle of the battlefield, Guy's body suddenly stiffened.
He had been closely observing the battle between Uchiha Feiquan and Roshi.
He clearly caught the fleeting trace of suicidal resolve in Feiquan's eyes.
"Is he planning to sacrifice himself... to force Shisui to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan?"
Guy's heart sank.
It was true.
The terrifying might of a Jinchuriki was plain for everyone to see.
Under the current circumstances, the only way to reverse the battle seemed to be for Shisui to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan under extreme emotional trauma.
"But..."
"It hasn't reached that point yet!"
A sharp light burst from Guy's eyes.
He had heard Roshi's words just as clearly as Feiquan had.
"Unless it's a powerful Water Release, I might be somewhat wary."
A powerful Water Release technique?
Guy didn't possess one.
But he had something capable of producing a similar effect.
The high-grade sealing scroll.
Inside it was an enormous volume of seawater collected from the coast of the Land of Waves and compressed through the Water Sealing Technique.
Once released, the overwhelming amount of water would erupt instantly.
Its range and impact...
Would rival even certain high-level Water Release techniques.
Such as Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave.
Just as Guy prepared to move...
His footsteps stopped.
No.
"In a life-or-death situation, Captain Feiquan might not trust me."
If he rushed over recklessly, he might disrupt Feiquan's rhythm.
It could even create unnecessary misunderstandings and waste precious time.
His eyes immediately shifted toward another figure nearby.
Uchiha Shisui was weaving across the battlefield with the Body Flicker Technique.
Although he continued cutting down enemies one after another, his expression had become unusually grave.
His movements were also gradually drawing him closer to the battlefield where Feiquan and Roshi were fighting.
It was obvious that he had noticed his father's worsening condition.
He intended to support him.
"Ebisu! Genma! With me!"
Guy barked in a low voice, no longer hesitating.
Ebisu and Genma understood his intentions the moment they heard him.
Without the slightest hesitation, they immediately adjusted their formation.
After all...
They had also heard Roshi's words.
They also knew Guy possessed an enormous quantity of sealed seawater.
After fighting countless battles together, the three of them had long since developed perfect unspoken coordination.
They instantly understood Guy's plan.
Bang! Bang!
Ebisu and Genma took the left and right flanks.
Hiramekarei burst forth with brilliant blue Chakra.
Their sword lights intertwined into an airtight net.
Several Iwagakure shinobi attempting to intercept them were immediately forced backward.
A temporary path was opened.
Guy leaped forward.
In the blink of an eye, he passed through the opening and appeared beside Shisui.
"Shisui!"
Lowering his voice, Guy spoke rapidly into Shisui's ear.
"I have a way to temporarily suppress Roshi's Lava Release."
"I need you and Captain Feiquan to cooperate."
"Trust me!"
Shisui had been completely focused on the battle.
Hearing those words left him momentarily stunned.
His crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan turned toward Guy.
Disbelief filled his eyes.
Suppress Lava Release?
At a time like this?
What met him...
Were Guy's unwavering eyes.
There wasn't even the slightest trace of hesitation within them.
Shisui looked deeply into Guy's eyes.
He didn't ask what the method was.
Nor did he hesitate.
He nodded firmly.
"Alright!"
The next instant...
His figure disappeared from sight.
"Body Flicker Technique!"
When he reappeared...
He was already beside Uchiha Feiquan, who was being steadily overwhelmed by Roshi.
"Shisui! Don't come over here!"
Seeing his son suddenly appear beside him, Uchiha Feiquan's expression changed drastically.
Anxiety and anger surged through him.
His son was his greatest hope.
The future of the Uchiha Clan rested upon him.
If Roshi targeted him now...
Everything would be over.
Although Shisui's Body Flicker Technique was extraordinary...
He still specialized in close-quarters combat.
Against Roshi's lava armor, which possessed virtually no weaknesses...
The outcome was already obvious.
Trying to pierce Roshi's lava-covered body with a kunai...
Was simply impossible.
Even if he somehow managed to wound him...
The terrifying heat from the lava would quickly rob Shisui of his combat ability.
"Father! Listen to me!"
Urgency filled Shisui's voice as he rapidly whispered several sentences into Feiquan's ear.
He briefly relayed Guy's plan along with his own judgment.
"What?!"
Disbelief flashed across Feiquan's face.
He abruptly looked toward Guy in the distance.
That boy?
He has a way?
Shisui nodded firmly.
His gaze was just as resolute.
Feiquan's expression fluctuated.
An intense struggle unfolded within him.
Should he believe him...
Or not?
This might become the turning point of the battle.
Or...
It could become the mistake that doomed them all.
While Uchiha Feiquan hesitated...
Roshi watched everything unfold.
Not only was he unconcerned...
He was delighted.
He had noticed Uchiha Shisui long ago.
Shisui's astonishing performance throughout the battle had even made Roshi wary.
His original plan had been to eliminate Uchiha Feiquan first.
Then immediately turn his attention toward killing this Uchiha genius.
Now...
The boy had delivered himself directly before him.
It was a perfect opportunity.
"Hmph! I didn't expect you to come to me on your own."
"In that case..."
"I'll kill both of you together!"
Roshi sneered as he formed hand seals once more.
"Lava Release: Scorching Stream Rock Technique!"
Several blazing lava spheres burst from his mouth.
Roaring through the air, they hurtled straight toward Feiquan and Shisui, who stood side by side.
The molten projectiles carried the heat of death itself.
There was no longer any time left to hesitate.
Uchiha Feiquan clenched his teeth.
A look of determination flashed across his face.
At that moment...
He chose to trust Guy.
More accurately...
He chose to trust his own son.
While evading the incoming barrage of lava spheres...
He cast one final deep glance toward Guy.
Let's do this!