Boiling Release, Nether Sea
"Join forces and Water Release Technique to blast him down!"
After much deliberation, Suikazan Fuguki finally made a decision: regardless of whether he could hurt Katsuki, he would at least take down this disgusting bastard blocking the village gate, otherwise the Mist Ninja's face would be swollen from being beaten up today.
The characteristic of Water Release Technique is to use its own weight and the amplified impact force under acceleration to attack the enemy. It is not as direct and obvious as the cutting force of Wind Release or the paralyzing and penetrating properties of Lightning Release, but it is still incredibly powerful. The pressure of 10,000 tons can crush a person into a pile of broken bones and flesh, like a flood crashing against a dam.
Even if they can't be crushed to death, it's good to be able to shoot them down from the air. Otherwise, it's really difficult to fight when the enemy is flying in mid-air. As for chasing the Yuki and Kaguya families, they didn't take it too seriously. Anyway, they can't escape the Land of Water. They can deal with them slowly later when they have time. They can do whatever they want with them then.
Previously, there was no need for a deadly confrontation. If pushed too far, even the Mist Ninja would suffer serious damage. Therefore, they gradually wore each other down. Following the original historical trajectory, they successfully reduced both clans to ashes. The Yuki clan vanished, with only a few bloodlines scattered throughout the Land of Water. The Kaguya Clan fared even worse. If Kimimaro hadn't intervened and taken Orochimaru away, the Kaguya clan would have become extinct, although they were eventually wiped out completely.
"Water Release: Water Formation Pillar"
Kirigakure has many Water Release ninjas; eight out of ten are Water Release Techniques. Suikazan Fuguki didn't even hesitate; he quickly gathered a large group of people, and more than forty Jonin simultaneously formed hand seals and released the same Water Release Technique.
The straight water columns had no fancy shapes, just simple water columns. Forty-six water columns carrying tremendous force converged together, forming a mighty river in mid-air. The river surged and rushed in a non-existent riverbed, crushing the rock in the middle of the river, which was called Katsuki.
"Boom!!"
The deafening roar of the collision reverberated.
The rain was pouring down, and water droplets the size of soybeans pelted my face, stinging painfully!
"······"
The Mist Ninjas let the raindrops fall on their faces, staring in disbelief at the figure that stood upright in mid-air.
"Not enough, far from it. This level is not enough to make me back down." Katsuki slowly raised her index finger and shook it, her contemptuous smile deeply imprinted in the eyes of the Mist Ninja.
The impact of the river was not as weak as Katsuki had described. The combined attack of forty-six Jonin was extremely powerful. The massive volume of water gained unparalleled impact force through acceleration. The heavy force almost made Katsuki fall off the Thunderclap Chariot, but fortunately he managed to hold on, enduring the churning in his internal organs, and still stood proudly.
You can't stay silent, and you can't pretend to be something you're not.
He could have used the Thunderclap Chariot to avoid the oncoming river, and even been thrown off by its force without much harm, but he chose to confront it head-on. He not only wanted to physically defeat these Mist Ninjas, but also intended to break their spirits. So he refused to back down, even at the cost of being badly injured, he was determined to show off.
As the saying goes, one should not lose face even if one loses the game, and besides, he showed no signs of losing at all.
The Mist Ninja remained silent. They knew the power of the mighty river they had created together, but their attack, which they had been so confident in, had ended in a meaningless and insignificant defeat. Their morale was severely damaged, and many of them had lost their sparkle, as if all their energy had been drained, leaving only empty shells standing there.
Remarkable results!
Katsuki's lips curled slightly. This act of putting on a show was quite effective; all his efforts and hardships had been worthwhile.
By breaking the will of these Mist Ninjas Mist Ninja and delaying their pursuit, he can free up time to pull Yuki and Kaguya together for a large-scale relocation. He doesn't yet know how well his clone is operating in the village, and all he can do here is try his best to buy more time.
"Uzumaki Katsuki!! You deserve to die!!"
The Third Mizukage's roar echoed from afar.
Looking at the chaotic ruins near the main gate of Kirigakure, the Lord Mizukage's pent-up anger completely exploded. Gone was his usual calm and composed demeanor; his expression turned ferocious, like a bloodthirsty demon.
"Boiling Release, Extreme Speed"
Stepping on the shoulders of the Mist Ninja, the Third Mizukage soared into the sky like a rocket, his line of sight level with Katsuki.
"Boiling Release, Nether Sea"
With his chest rising and falling, and his belly expanding and contracting, the Third Mizukage opened his mouth and exhaled a hazy, acidic mist. The extremely hot mist surged forward like a tide, quickly engulfing a large area of space. The scorching acidic mist filled the air and continued to swell outward due to the force of thermal expansion, resembling an ever-expanding ocean.
A sea that symbolizes death!
The hazy acid mist silently expanded across the air, appearing to be merely a darker water vapor, posing no threat. However—
"Crack!"
Thunder roared, Thunderclap Chariot, like a wild horse, broke free of the acidic fog.
"Damn it!! This kind of cool is really hard to pull off!!"
Taking deep breaths of fresh air, Katsuki rubbed his chest with one hand to relieve the burning sensation. He had accidentally inhaled a mouthful of acidic mist, which had really given him a hard time. His physical training was not yet able to reach the soft organs. He was like a nut; once the hard outer shell was cracked, the soft flesh inside would be revealed.
However, under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to break through his carefully crafted and sturdy outer shell. Attack methods like Boiling Release have not become so widespread that they have rendered him unable to move an inch.
"Lord Mizukage!!"
"Lord Mizukage has defeated that scoundrel..."
The Mist Ninja, gazing at the Third Mizukage landing on the ground, the gray sea of death in mid-air, and the disheveled Katsuki, erupted in a torrent of excitement.
The invincible image that Katsuki had just created instantly collapsed and shattered.
"...Where are the invaders from the Minazuki and Kaguya Fuguki, the Yuki and Kaguya clans?" the Third Mizukage asked.
"They escaped. Just as we were about to give chase, this red-haired bastard suddenly appeared and blocked our way. He... he's as strong as a monster." Suikazan Fuguki lowered his head and said respectfully.
"A monster? It really is a monster..."
The Third Mizukage frowned, watching as he drove the Thunderclap Chariot to Katsuki Mizuki ahead, and a thought struck him.
"Fuguki, Noyori, you two take men and split up to chase after those who escaped."
"Yes!"
Suikazan Fuguki nodded in agreement, without asking why. He then selected a group of his subordinates and bypassed the Moon-Viewing Katsuki was blocking their way, attempting to flank them from the side. Noyori led his men from the other side, breaking through from both directions.
"Tch, did you notice?"
Katsuki scratched his hair and sighed helplessly. His body had recovered by now. With his physical condition, as long as he wasn't going to die immediately, he could recover from even the most serious injuries.
The problem now is that the Mist Ninja have seen through his plan to stall for time, which is giving him quite a headache.