*Chapter 50: You Think You Can Catch Me? Trash!*

The Anbu of the Hidden Cloud Village had already sprung into action.

They knew their duty.

At the first sign of chaos, they were the first to move—scouting, relaying intel, connecting battlefronts, and intercepting enemies. All of it was already underway.

*Five minutes later—Prison Block.*

"Looks like we’re late."

When Yoru and his squad arrived, they were met with utter devastation.

The prison gates hung wide open, the interior eerily silent and empty.

"Shh-shh-shh!"

In the next moment, several more Anbu squads appeared.

After a brief exchange of glances between Yoru (acting as temporary captain) and the other squad leaders, they quickly devised a plan.

One group would stay behind—searching for survivors, securing the prison, and maintaining vigilance.

The rest would pursue the enemy immediately.

"Konkō, with me!"

Naturally, the acting captain wouldn’t waste a crucial fighter like Yoru on guard duty or rescue missions.

"Summoning Jutsu: Hell Butterflies!"

The captain formed hand seals, summoning five black butterflies. After imprinting them with the prison’s scent, he distributed one to each squad before leading the chase.

"Tracking by scent? Impressive. I can’t afford to be hunted by this guy in the future," Yoru thought.

*Coincidence or fate?*

The squad Yoru was assigned to pursue happened to be tracking the mastermind behind this chaos—*Ueno Ariya*.

And in the distance ahead…

"Out of my way! Don’t waste my time!"

Like a discount version of the Fourth Raikage, Ueno Ariya rampaged forward in his *Lightning Armor Mode*, an unstoppable force of destruction.

Every strike carried terrifying power—none of the nearby shinobi stood a chance.

"Dammit! The gap’s too big! Someone, stop him!"

The surrounding ninjas struggled desperately, knowing that if reinforcements didn’t arrive soon, Ueno Ariya would escape.

The village gates were just *1,500 meters* behind him.

"HAHAHA! No one can stop me! I’m breaking free!"

With a roar, Ueno Ariya smashed through a squad of Chunin and Genin like they were nothing.

But just as he was about to charge forward—

A small figure blocked his path.

"I won’t let you pass, you monster!"

A young girl, barely out of the Academy, stood trembling but resolute. Her strength was laughable, yet her determination was unshaken.

"You? A brat like you thinks you can stop me? DIE!"

Ueno Ariya’s lips twisted into a cruel grin as he swung a lightning-wreathed fist straight at her.

"NO!!"

The nearby ninjas could only watch in horror—too slow to intervene.

But just before the girl was pulverized—

A mocking voice cut through the air.

"How heartless—attacking a little girl like that."

A blur intercepted the strike, its presence sharp as a blade.

"Six Pillar Flame Barrier!"

A crimson barrier erupted, shielding the girl effortlessly.

*BOOM!*

Ueno Ariya’s punch cratered the ground—yet the barrier didn’t even flicker.

Instead, it retaliated with a burst of searing flames, engulfing him.

"GAHHH!"

Caught off guard, Ueno Ariya screamed as the *B-rank fire jutsu* scorched his skin.

"Whoa…!"

The girl and the surrounding ninjas gasped in awe.

"YOU BASTARD!!"

The flames split apart as Ueno Ariya emerged, his Lightning Armor crackling violently. His eyes burned with rage—a true beast unleashed.

The barrier dissipated, revealing the figure behind it.

*Silver hair. Blue eyes.*

None other than *Yoru*.

"Can you move? Get out of here," he said calmly to the girl. "This fight’s beyond your level."

As he spoke, several more figures landed beside him—his temporary captain and squad.

"As expected, you’re the fastest, Kira," the captain remarked before glaring at Ueno Ariya. "It’s over. We’re taking you back to prison."

Ueno Ariya *laughed*.

"Take me back? Don’t make me laugh!"

His voice dripped with contempt. "You Anbu trash think you can stop me? SCREW OFF!"

With a thunderous roar, he charged like a bolt of lightning.

"Scatter! Don’t engage head-on! An A-rank criminal’s strength is no joke!"

"Plus, he’s the Raikage’s disciple—same fighting style. We can’t win in a direct clash. Flank him and find an opening!"

The captain clearly knew Ueno Ariya well, barking orders swiftly.

(A-rank criminal: Strength between Jonin and Elite Jonin.)

"Flanking? Hah! You think I’ll give you the chance?!"

Ueno Ariya sneered. "Knowing my tactics means nothing when I outclass you all!"

"Unless the old man Raikage himself shows up, who in this village can stop me?!"

With a furious slam of his fist into the ground, he roared:

**"Lightning Release: Raging Thunder Bomb!"**

*BOOOOM!*

The earth *split apart*, jagged lightning bolts ripping through the ground like claws.

"Dodge the lightning!"

The Anbu leaped back—but the moment they landed—

Ueno Ariya was already upon them.

**"Lightning Release: Thunder Dragon’s Roar!"**

A *dragon-shaped bolt of lightning* erupted from his fist, smashing through multiple Anbu in an explosion of blood and broken bones.

"Now, DIE, brat!"

Whirling around, Ueno Ariya launched himself at *Yoru*, fist crackling with murderous intent.

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