Heading Out

"Lightning Release: Wolf Pack"

"Earth Release, Earth Spear"

The clones paid no attention to tactics, relying solely on Ninjutsu violence to clear a path. One attacking Ninjutsu after another Mist Ninja blocking their way, with flames and severed limbs flying everywhere. Brilliant fireworks were lit with blood and flesh. In order to protect the remaining fifty-seven clan members, Katsuki's two hundred Shadow Clones lined up to guard them, advancing with the most extreme violence.

The Mist Ninja and Genin. All they could do was expend one or two Ninjutsu. Even the Jonin, in numbers of two or three, dared not stand in the way of this large group of nearly three hundred people. With Earth Release changing the terrain and Lightning Release Techniques providing mid- to long-range damage, the Jonin were powerless to confront them head-on.

"Get out of the way, everyone get out of the way..."

"Idiots, use Explosive Tags? What kind of crap is in your heads?! Are you saving those Explosive Tags to wipe your butts?"

The Jonin charge of the operation was furious. His subordinates' poor performance made several Jonin they were dead. The Mist Ninja, who were used to covert warfare and sneak attacks, were really not good at head-on confrontations.

"Mist Technique, quickly use the Mist Technique..."

After the initial chaos, the Mist Ninja finally recovered amidst the barrage of attacks from their clones. The Jonin and Chunin joined forces to create a fog, instantly enveloping the already foggy streets in a thick white mist. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was pitch black; the fog was just too dense.

The Hidden Mist Technique is arguably one of the cornerstones of Kirigakure. It is precisely because of the unique environment created by the Hidden Mist Technique that the Mist Ninjas were able to perfect their assassination techniques and achieve their infamous reputation.

The Mist Ninja silently blended into the thick fog. Using the Chakra -infused Mist Ninja to sense their surroundings, even without sight, they could accurately pinpoint their target's location. They crept closer, their fingers gripping their long swords until they were white with frayed teeth, ready to attack.

"A bunch of self-important idiots."

A cold, mocking voice rang out. As the Mist Ninja were filled with surprise and doubt, sharp spikes suddenly sprouted from the ground beneath their feet, piercing straight up between the legs of the unsuspecting Mist Ninja. Blood splattered all over the ground, and a pile of small parts such as spleens, stomachs, and livers all fell off with a clatter.

The milky white mist was subtly tinged with a faint crimson.

The group was already advancing steadily through the thick fog, and even using the fog as cover, so that apart from the Mist Ninjas casting spells, the other Mist Ninjas could not observe the situation.

"Perception has never been a weakness of the Uzumaki Clan... a bunch of idiots."

Hearing the mockery of the Katsuki clone, Souma Uzumaki couldn't help but laugh. He dispersed the mist in front of him and looked at the Mist Ninja hanging on the rock spear. He laughed even more happily, his joyful laughter mixed with silent tears. The bloody scene in front of him made the pent-up frustration in his heart dissipate a lot.

Revenge is indeed pleasurable!

"Damn bastard!!"

A high-ranking Mist Ninja in command Jonin, his eyes bloodshot. Pairs of Mist Ninja rushed into the mist, only to be killed without uttering a single word.

"Gather the Jonin! I refuse to believe this is true! A natural disaster... Heh heh, even if it's a natural disaster, I refuse to believe we can't handle just Shadow Clones!"

The news had already spread, and at least the Jonin participated in the battle knew that there was only one invader. Many Mist Ninja were shocked by this news, followed by endless embarrassment and anger. Just one person had turned the village upside down. However, after learning that the invader was Konoha's Calamity, they suddenly felt more at ease.

The shame and anger had faded considerably. After all, their opponent was someone capable of destroying half of Sunagakure. Even if they couldn't stop him, it wouldn't be shameful. It was this strange mentality that made many Mist Ninja lose their will to fight to the death, and the battle became cautious and conservative.

"They've started fighting! They've already started fighting."

The Kaguya clansmen, who had climbed to the top of the tree, shouted loudly. They could see thick plumes of smoke rising from Kirigakure and faintly hear the continuous explosions echoing over the village.

"Speed up! Everyone, get running, get running!"

Yuki Hatsuzuki's breathing became heavy, her face flushed, and she screamed hysterically, disregarding her status as clan leader. An ice path formed beneath her feet, and she slid across it at full speed.

"Take down the Mist Ninja."

Hitomi Kaguya, raised her arm, she immediately received a large response.

"Defeat the Mist Ninja, defeat the Mist Ninja, defeat the Mist Ninja..."

First, the Kaguya clan's group of hotheads started yelling, and then even the usually calm Jonin of the Yuki clan were infected, shouting hoarsely to vent their inner pressure.

Yuki Hatsuzuki glanced at Hitomi Kaguya, who was setting the mood, and rolled her eyes helplessly. She really hadn't expected that little girl from the Kaguya family would be so fierce. Sure enough, one can't expect a beautiful flower to grow out of the Kaguya family's muscles.

"Halt! Who are you...?"

The voice of the Mist Ninja blocking the way stopped abruptly. An ice spike pierced the throat of the Mist Ninja had shouted. The other two Mist Ninjas also failed to escape, their bodies riddled with holes, like sieves. The two Kaguya men from the Kaguya clan chuckled, the rings of bone blades that had grown on their arms stained red.

"Keep moving forward, kill all those who stand in our way, leave no one alive."

Yuki Hatsuzuki coldly issued the order, raising her hand to conjure a series of ice spikes that shot into the canopy of a large tree ahead, where blood blossomed.

A fierce battle ensued.

"They arrived much faster than I expected. As expected of Mizukage."

Katsuki stood on the rooftop, staring at the two figures, one tall and one short, that appeared on the opposite rooftop.

"A natural disaster for Konoha...?"

The Third Mizukage was very handsome, with long black hair cascading over his shoulders and eyes narrowed to slits; if you didn't look closely, you might think he wasn't even opening his eyes.

"You damned bastard!"

Compared to the composed Third Mizukage, Shitsukura was the first to strike. Despite his childlike appearance, the killing intent in his eyes was unmistakable.

"Wow! This kid has a lot of temper!"

Katsuki stared coldly at Shitsukura. Even from this distance, without Mind's Eye of the Kagura, he could clearly sense the familiar Chakra flow pattern on Shitsukura's body—it was Fuinjutsu of their clan. Moreover, it seemed that this little one possessed the Chakra aura of their clan. This ambiguous feeling made his gaze grow colder and colder.

Cell transplantation.

As an authority on human research in Konoha, Katsuki easily noticed the extremely subtle incongruity in Shitsukura's body. It wasn't due to the fluctuations of the Tailed Beast Chakra, but rather a conflict between different Chakras. No wonder this future Fourth Mizukage could so easily control the power of the Three-Tails. If he used the Uzumaki bloodline and Fuinjutsu, along with enough talent and willpower, controlling the most lazy Three-Tails wouldn't be difficult.