The Crystal Serpent [Naruto X Oc] |Book 1

Chapter 91: Shadows of the Rouge Trio

Kei's pluse raced as her mind calculated the best course of action. She had barely managed to catch Akira with her Striking Shadow Snake just, but Akira's consciousness teetered on edge from the impact of the attack. Her breathing was ragged, and Kei knew she had to act quickly to keep the enemy in the system while protecting her teammate Akira and the client Kenji.

Standing at Kei's side, Kaito had his sword drawn, his narrowing as he studied the three shinboi."I finally realize why something seems familiar about these two," His voice is steady but tense."They are in my father's Bingo book, which he always carries."

Kei's narrowed her eyes as she glanced briefly at Kaito."Really who are they?" She asked, her voice firm as she maintained focus, figuring out a plan to take them down.

"I don't recall their title, but their siblings who gone rouge," Kaito explained, tightening the grip on his sword."The two, known as Menma and Ayame, are twins and Chunin. They act as distractions but are quite skilled. The older brother is Sora, who hides in the shadows and is course Jounin, but he, along with his siblings with, rouge, both the Jounin exams."

Kei's golden-like eyes processed the new information as she noticed the one named Sora, who pulled a sneak attack on her that she was saved from thanks to Akira. She scanned the area for Sora knowing he was waiting somewhere to strike once again.

"Since Akira saved me from his earlier attempts. He's probably setting up for a second sneak attack," Kei murmured, her eyes narrowed in concentration."We must keep our guard while dealing with Menma and Ayame."

Kei took a deep breath, her mind calculating her next move as she stood securely in front of Akira. "Akira rest and get back with Kenji if you can move. Me and Kaito will take it from here."

Akira managed a weak nod, putting away her kunai as she barely managed to crawl away before slipping into further unconsciousness, the pain in her shoulder overtaking her. Kei nodded as Akira was shielded away from attacks.

"Let's finish this now," Kei commended."I will continue my focus on Ayame. You focus Menma and keep your guard up for Sora, he could strike at any moment."

Kaito nodded, his gaze flicking between Menma and Ayame. The two rouge Chunin stood confidently as if the battle was already won in their eyes, but Kaito wasn't about to let that happen.

"You're going down," Kaito muttered dashing forward towards Menma his sword poised to strike.

Menma smirked, quickly drawing his kunai to meet Kaito's sword in a loud clash of steel. Sparks flew as they engaged in a flurry of swift attacks. Kaito's strikes were powerful and precise, but Menma, despite his cocky demeanor, was an adept fighter, deflecting each blow with calculated movements.

"Is that all you've got, kid?" Menma taunted, pushing Kaito back with a forceful strike of his own.

Kaito gritted his teeth, quickly regaining his stance."You talk too much," he growled, lunging again with a series of last slashes aimed at Menma's chest.

Meanwhile, Kei locked eyes with Ayame, her charka flaring as she prepared to make her move. Ayame grinned, her hands already forming seals."You're not going to surprise me again with that little crystal style of yours, girl. You'll have to do better than that!"

"Don't worry," Kei replied coldly, her voice sharp as a blade."I plan to," She said weaving through with practiced precision."Crystal Style: Shard Barrage!"

A flurry of sharp crystal shards erupted from her palms, aimed directly at Ayame. The rogue kuoichi leaped to the side, narrowly avoiding the projectiles. The crystals embedded themselves in the earth with a loud crack, sending splinters flying.

Ayame's eyes flashed with determination."You're not bad, but still, nothing compared to your father, let's see how you handle this!" She shouted forming her hand signs."Earth Style: Earth Flow River!"

The ground shook as a torrent of mud and debris surged toward Kei, threatening to swallow her heart racing as she focused on the incoming attack.

"Kei!" Kaito exclaimed as he charged at Menma, slashing with ferocity, determined to break through the rouge's defenses to protect his friend.

Kei narrowed her eyes in concentration, analyzing the situation for a counterattack. She quickly wove hand signs as an idea struck her."Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!"

A powerful gust erupted from her mouth, clashing against the wave of mud, scattering it in all directions. The force of her just sent debris flying, but the momentary distraction allowed Sora to slip out of the shadows.

"Well done, Sora's voice echoed from behind her."But now you're done for."

Kei whipped around just in time to see him launch a series of shuriken aimed directly at her. Kaito, still engaged with Menma, shouted, "Watch out!"

Instinctively, Kei shoots a multiple purple snake from her sleeve once again, sending them toward the shuriken to intercept them. The snakes coiled around the projectiles halting their trajectory."Not today!" She declared, feeling a surge of determination as the snakes tossed the shurikens on the ground.

"Impressive you might have some skill after all being the daughter of the snake Sannin," Sora admitted, re-evaluating his approach."But how long do you think you and your friend can last against me and my siblings?"

Kei, feeling the surge of determination rise within her pulled out a scroll from her ninja pouch and tossed it into the air as a puff of smoke appeared lift her right arm and she caught a sleek elegant katana with a deep purple blade. The handle was black as night, and the blade shimmered with a dangerous gleam.

"Let's finish this Kaito," Kei declared her voice cold as ice."We have a mission to complete and you won't interfere," She said aiming her sword at Ayame who was readying her next move while Sora vanished back into the shadows.

"Right let's end this," Kaito declared as he nodded in Kei's direction as he engaged in a brutal clash with Menma.

Menma grinned wickedly."You think you can win against the three of us with your red-haired teammate down?"

"We won't allow you to harm our client," Kei shot back her voice full of resolve as she faced Ayame but glared at Menma's words."No matter the challenge we will complete this mission."

The battle raged on, with Kei and Kaito moving with precision, their every move striking an expression of resolve. The rogue trio was formidable but Kei and kaito were not ready to back down or let anything happen to Akira and Kenji.

Hey, lovely reader here we have chapter 91 of The Crystal Serpent. In this chapter, Kei and kaito face off against the dangerous rouge trio consisting of Menma, Ayame, and Sora. Menma and Ayame twins who are both Chunin act as distractions while the older brother Sora, hides in the shadows and strikes from behind. As Kei and kaito fight to protect their injured teammate, Akira, and the client Kenji, they come to realize the depth of their opponent's strength and cunning. despite being outnumbered and outmatched, they refused to give up on their mission. I hope you enjoy this chapter and the final mission arc soon this arc will come to a close after a few more chapters, and soon we be at the end of this book.

Thanks for reading!

Question of the chapter: What do you think of this mission act so far?

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