Soul Freeze (Part 1)

When the Black Gold Demon God crushed the Third Raikage's body, his body did not immediately collapse like the Second Raikage's. Instead, it became entangled with the Lightning Release Armour on his body. Although the pressure from the Black Gold Demon God's high-speed rotation was immense, the Third Raikage channeled all the Lightning Release Chakra in his body into the Lightning Release Armour on his body.

However, even though the Third Raikage's defense was extremely strong, it still showed signs of cracking under the Black Gold Demon God's even greater destructive power. Tiny cracks appeared on the Third Raikage's Lightning Release Armour, forming a spiderweb-like pattern, and these cracks gradually widened...

Sizzle...

The Lightning Release Armour on the Third Raikage finally collapsed under the Issui demonic power of the Black Gold Demon God. Without the protection of the Lightning Release Armour, his physical body was no match for the Black Gold Demon God's crushing force. The Third Raikage tried to retreat quickly to avoid the Black Gold Demon God's attack, but it was not that easy. The destructive force generated by the Black Gold Demon God's high-speed rotation was one factor, and the immense suction force of the wind pressure was another. Under the powerful suction, the Third Raikage's retreat momentum was greatly reduced.

Ultimately, even the Third Raikage could not escape the fate of being shattered; his body gradually began to disintegrate and eventually turned into nothingness.

After defeating the Third Raikage, Issui dispersed the Black Gold Demon God, panting heavily. The Secret Technique that made the Black Gold Demon God spin was Heavenly Forbidden Technique. Although this forbidden technique did not consume much energy, it was a major test of mental and physical strength. It could be said that Issui inside the Black Gold Demon God spun as fast as the Black Gold Demon God itself. Under normal circumstances, he probably wouldn't have been able to hold on until he had defeated the enemy.

"Earth Release - The Double Suicide Decapitation Technique!~!"

Just as Issui was at his most relaxed, a figure covered in bandages emerged from the ground beneath him, grabbing Issui's foot and pulling him down...

Issui's eyes narrowed. What was going on? What was the situation with Mizukage? Wasn't the Second Mizukage supposed to have died under the crushing power of his Black Gold Demon God? How could he possibly reappear? But why did it seem like his strength had decreased so much?

Right, Issui slapped his forehead, instantly realizing that he had forgotten the Second Tsuchikage's ability to split his body in two, creating two identical entities. However, with his body split in two, his energy naturally split in two as well, leading to the current situation. What a blunder!

However, even though he was quite exhausted, he wasn't someone who could be easily captured like this.

"Eye of Heaven - Frost, Ice - Ice Binding!!"

Several chains made of ice crystals emerged from Issui's body, quickly Imprisonment the Second Tsuchikage. These ice crystal chains possessed freezing properties, not only Imprisonment him but also slowing his movements and hindering the flow of his Chakra.

"Dragon-Tiger-Snake-Dog, Secret Technique - Ice Soul Seal!!!" Now that only the Second Tsuchikage remained, Issui no longer had the intention of eliminating him. In that case, Kabuto could still pull him out of hell and continue to use him. Therefore, in order to reduce some troublesome matters, Issui had no choice but to imprint the Second Tsuchikage's Soul Seal. In that case, he would have gained another capable subordinate. After all, the Second Tsuchikage was a very powerful ninja. A large amount of snowflakes poured out from Issui's body, and the Second Tsuchikage's soul was pulled out from his Impure World Reincarnation body.

The Second Tsuchikage's soul showed a slight hint of confusion. What was going on? Why couldn't he sense the existence of a physical body?

Issui hurriedly said, "Second Tsuchikage, if you do not resist, I will take your people from where you summoned them. That way, you will no longer have to obey their orders."

Although the Second Tsuchikage couldn't quite understand what Issui was saying, he nodded and accepted Issui's suggestion. When the numerous snowflakes that drifted from Issui's body touched the Second Tsuchikage's body, they quickly merged with his. With the first snowflake, the second, third, and fourth snowflakes also covered his soul one by one.

Finally, when all the snowflakes fell on the Second Tsuchikage's soul, his soul instantly returned to Issui's soul space. The vessel that carried his reincarnation gradually withered, its exterior rapidly cracking and turning into gray soil. A figure emerged from the soil. Issui had never seen him before, and of course, he didn't care who he was. Although he had now defeated the Four Kage, the ultimate mastermind had not yet appeared.

"Slap slap..."

Kabuto emerged from the shadows, clapping his hands. Looking at the battlefield ravaged by the battle, he was shocked. He had fought four renowned Kage Level ninjas in succession and was still unharmed. His only injury was caused by the Third Raikage Lightning Release Hell Stab Shield Finger-Piercing Hand, which was only a minor injury.

Issui's strength was already extremely powerful, far beyond what ordinary Kage Level ninjas could match. The Third Raikage could be considered the strongest Raikage in the Raikage of Kumogakure. The Second Tsuchikage and the Second Mizukage were both renowned and powerful figures. Only the Fourth Kazekage was slightly weaker. However, the combination of the four of them was absolutely terrifying. But all of this was shattered like a Suigetsu in front of Issui.

"The Sixth Lord Hokage's strength is truly formidable. I witnessed a spectacular battle today; it was truly astonishing," Kabuto remarked calmly, looking at Issui.

Issui snorted and said, "Weren't these guys summoned by you? I don't know where you got the courage to fight me, but I want to say that your actions are nothing to me. I've already destroyed your master Orochimaru, and you, his successor, aren't much of a threat. You've just gained some evil. Right now, you look like neither human nor ghost, which is truly laughable."

Kabuto's eyes narrowed sharply. This person was far too arrogant, never taking him seriously. It seemed that his long period of restraint had made him overlook his existence. He was no longer the Kabuto he once was; he had surpassed Lord Orochimaru and become a higher being. Today, he would make him vanish before his eyes, witnessing his ascension to a higher level.

"Sage Mode, Sage Art - White Rage Technique!!!"

Without a word, Kabuto immediately entered Sage Mode, spewing out a large amount of white liquid from his mouth. This white liquid formed a long white dragon, holding a dragon ball-like object in its claws. The dragon spun rapidly around the dragon ball, until finally the dragon ball emitted an extremely bright white light and suddenly exploded.

The surrounding air vibrated violently, and ripples spread outwards in waves. Everything—flowers, trees, insects, and beasts—was shaken and rendered immobile, trembling uncontrollably. Issui felt every bone in his body trembling violently, rubbing against each other. The intense white light had temporarily blinded him, and the deafening sound made it difficult to hear anything.

"The Senjutsu passed down by the Snake Immortal are indeed incredibly powerful," Dou Xin thought to himself. He felt that the best opportunity had arrived, and immediately took out a tightly sealed box from his bosom. The box was entirely silver-white and had no decorations. When he opened it, he found a large amount of fragmented frost inside, some of which was still damp and had a few water droplets on it. It was undoubtedly naturally formed frost.

Dou quietly carried the silver box toward Issui, his lips trembling as if he couldn't help but burst into wild laughter. After being oppressed for so long, he was finally about to feel the wonderful sensation of his luck turning around.

Issui's left eyelid twitched violently, as if sensing some impending danger. However, his body was already somewhat exhausted from the previous battle, and then stimulated by Kabuto's Sage Art: White Rage Technique, leaving him feeling incredibly sore and achy. He couldn't move his body flexibly, and more importantly, he was temporarily blind and his hearing was also somewhat impaired...

"Haha, die already..." Dou came to Issui's side and suddenly splashed the frost from the silver box in his hand onto Issui's forehead.

Suddenly, dark clouds rolled in, thunder rumbled, and a beam of silver light shot down from the sky, striking the vertical eye on Issui's open forehead. The vertical eye, which had been silver-white (the Eye of Heaven in the Frost Stage), instantly turned deathly white!

"Ah..." Issui felt a sharp pain in his soul and couldn't help but cover his forehead and eyes, screaming in agony. His voice was extremely shrill. There was no physical discomfort, but his mind was in agony. Issui felt an unbearable pain in his soul, as an irresistible force of punishment bound his soul.

Issui green soul gradually turned from green to white, his thoughts began to blur, and a sense of drowsiness gradually crept over him. The entire soul space instantly transformed into a world of ice and snow, and Issui's soul lay at the center of this Frost World. From time to time, the power of ice and snow cleansed his soul, making it even more solid.

Outside, Issui's entire body turned deathly pale, her skin turned cold, her eyes closed, her forehead turned ashen, her heartbeat stopped, and all signs of life ceased.

After the White Rage Technique ended, Kabuto arrogantly looked at Issui lying on the ground. First, he stomped on Ikki's body several times, then he bent down and slapped Ikki's face hard with his right hand. "You were so arrogant, weren't you? Go ahead and be arrogant again, haha. In the end, I succeeded. Did you think the Second Tsuchikage's escape and reappearance was an accident? This was something I arranged on purpose. I had already investigated your information. When Lord Orochimaru invaded Konoha, the resurrected First Second Hokage were sealed by your third-stage Kekkei Genkai limit. So I made the Second Tsuchikage appear in front of you, and as expected, you used your third-stage ability to seal him."

Although I lost the chance to summon a powerful ninja, it cost me your life in return. It was worth it, so worth it! Haha, it seems the information that guy gave me was really accurate. However, he still miscalculated one thing. Why should I give him this guy's soul? Right now, your entire body and soul belong to me; you're perfect research material...