Naruto: I, Uchiha, Possess Heaven-Defying Comprehension

Chapter 7: Top-Tier Traps, Perfect Camouflage

Without trying to stop them or arguing further, Uchiha Dali simply watched as Sarutobi Shio and his team left.

After the two sides had separated and moved in different directions, Uchiha Dali finally came to a halt.

He began scouting for the perfect locations to set up explosive tag traps.

"Against such overwhelmingly powerful enemies, staying to fight head-on or blindly fleeing are both unwise choices. The only viable option is strategy."

"I'll have to apologize in advance…"

Muttering to himself, Uchiha Dali retrieved his stockpile of explosive tags and started laying traps.

He had deliberately provoked Sarutobi Shio's team into leaving, all to buy himself some time.

By splitting up, the chances were high that the enemy would choose to pursue the larger group.

After all, they were certain of their victory.

As Uchiha Dali focused on recalling the best trap-setting techniques, a notification from the system suddenly echoed in his mind.

[Ding! By carefully recalling the methods of setting traps, you have comprehended Top-Tier Trap Setting Techniques!]

[Top-Tier Trap Setting Techniques allow for the perfect deployment of explosive tags, kunai, and shuriken-based traps, making them nearly undetectable to enemies.]

"Wait, I can comprehend trap-setting techniques just like that?"

Uchiha Dali was momentarily surprised.

A surge of knowledge flooded his mind, overwhelming him like a vast and powerful river.

Countless advanced techniques for setting up explosive tag formations, kunai traps, and shuriken-triggered mechanisms poured into his consciousness.

These perfected techniques would be incredibly difficult for enemies to detect.

And they were just what he needed to deal with the incoming Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

Without hesitation, Uchiha Dali sprang into action.

Using his formidable sensory abilities, he carefully monitored the enemy's movements while simultaneously setting traps along the most likely paths they would take.

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Meanwhile, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were still in relentless pursuit, completely unaware that they were about to walk into a series of deadly traps.

At this moment, they were focused entirely on closing the gap.

"They've split up."

Kushimaru Kuriarare pointed out.

"Hah, that just means they'll die even faster."

Munashi Jinpachi sneered.

With a sinister grin, Fuguki Suikazan added, "Those three are mine. The remaining one is all yours."

"Are you joking? You want to hog three opponents all to yourself?"

Kagura Karata scoffed.

Judging by their tone, it was clear that none of them considered their targets a real threat.

Based on intelligence reports and the tracks left behind by the enemy, everything pointed to one conclusion—these Konoha shinobi were, at most, Chunin-level.

In their eyes, this was nothing more than a casual slaughter.

"Let's finish them quickly and move on to the next ambush point."

"Before negotiations make any progress, we need to inflict as much irreversible damage on Konoha as possible. That means eliminating their valuable assets and draining their fresh blood."

Jinin Akebino added coldly.

Hearing this, the seven swordsmen's excitement soared.

Their mission on the battlefield was to sow terror and destruction, ensuring Konoha paid a heavy price.

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Uchiha Dali had already completed five trap setups, each positioned along the enemy's most probable routes.

He had even laid traps along the retreat path of Sarutobi Shio, Hyūga Kōji, and Uzuki Sen.

By now, he had completely exhausted his supply of kunai, shuriken, and explosive tags.

"If I'd known earlier, I would've made them hand over all their gear before splitting up."

Uchiha Dali sighed inwardly.

He wasn't satisfied yet. If he had more tools, he would have gladly set up additional traps, giving the Seven Ninja Swordsmen an even grander welcome.

"Time to hide."

With that thought, Uchiha Dali activated the Camouflage Technique, blending seamlessly into a nearby tree, becoming one with its form.

Just then, another system notification rang in his mind.

[Ding! You have used the Camouflage Technique and have comprehended Advanced Camouflage Technique.]

[Advanced Camouflage Technique allows for near-perfect concealment, making it extremely difficult for enemies to detect you.]

Hearing the system prompt and feeling the surge of newfound knowledge in his mind, Uchiha Dali grinned inwardly.

"This insane comprehension ability keeps getting better and better."

Without delay, he activated his newly mastered Advanced Camouflage Technique.

First, he meticulously erased all traces of his previous movements.

Then, he melded back into the tree near his traps.

This time, his presence was nearly undetectable.

His heartbeat, breathing, and other vital signs gradually slowed under his conscious control.

At this moment, he had truly become part of the natural surroundings.

Even if an enemy stood right in front of him, they might not be able to sense his existence.

Now, all he needed to do was wait for the enemy to step into his trap.

Through his heightened sensory abilities, Uchiha Dali couldn't see his pursuers directly due to the dense vegetation, but he could hear them clearly.

Approximately five hundred meters away, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen had split into two groups.

One enemy was heading straight for Uchiha Dali's location.

The remaining six were pursuing the retreating Uzuki Sen, Hyūga Kōji, and Sarutobi Shio.

"Just as I expected… Heh."

Uchiha Dali chuckled inwardly.

As anticipated, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen had divided their forces.

Only one of them had come after him, while the rest had gone after the other three Konoha shinobi.

Everything was unfolding exactly as he had predicted.

That was why, when setting up his traps earlier, he had prioritized the retreat paths of Uzuki Sen and the others.

"If I can eliminate the Seven Ninja Swordsmen here, their fate will end prematurely."

Uchiha Dali mused.

Since the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were still intact, it meant they had yet to encounter Might Duy.

If he could eliminate them now, he might become the hero who prematurely ended the Third Shinobi World War.

As he calculated his next move, time continued to tick away.

Moments later, Uchiha Dali heard movement within fifty meters.

His prey was stepping right into the explosive tag trap.

Just a few more steps, and the enemy would be blown to pieces, reduced to nothing but ash.

But just as the enemy was about to step into the deadly zone—

A deafening explosion suddenly erupted in the distance!

BOOM!

Flames and thick smoke shot through the trees, piercing the sky.