Didn't I Get Out?

"A barrier?"

"To actually come up with such a method to deal with Lord Katsuki, the Mist Ninja are truly well-prepared!"

On Aomori Island, in the forest behind Hachinohe Town.

This is the boundary separating Kaguya's main base from the town, and it is also the battlefield chosen to deal with the Mist Ninja.

"Being prepared is useless. You haven't seen how powerful Lord Katsuki is. Back in Kirigakure, so many people couldn't do anything to Lord Katsuki. What good is a bird barrier now?"

Having witnessed Katsuki's overwhelming power in Kirigakure, the Jonin from both families were completely convinced of Katsuki abilities. Even in private conversations, they were filled with respect for him. Ninjas are a profession that admires the strong, and the Land of Water, unlike the Konoha Ninjas who use the Will of Fire as a facade, has a more direct and undisguised worship of power.

As a strong individual, Katsuki naturally deserves a high status. Just the fact that these Jonin thirties address Katsuki as "Adult" is enough to prove that strength and status are linked.

"You talk as if you saw it with your own eyes. Didn't you come down with me?"

"It's true that they withdrew, but I'm not as stupid as you. I secretly left a Shadow Clone to watch the battle, although it was quickly destroyed by the huge wave created by the Three-Tails."

Kaguya's Jonin was dumbfounded. Why hadn't he thought of using the Shadow Clone Technique? These bastards from the Yuki clan are really cunning.

"Alright, all of you shut up! What nonsense are you spouting? Prepare for battle, the Mist Ninja are almost here!" Yuki Hatsuzuki's shout immediately silenced the crowd, and the whispering throng scattered like birds. Yuki and the Jonin from the Kaguya clan paired up and quietly slipped into the dense forest.

"I wonder what he'll do? He boasted that he would single-handedly stop all the Mist Ninjas. If this continues, he'll break his promise." The old patriarch of the Kaguya clan laughed, revealing his few remaining teeth.

"Let's wait and see! In any case, the necessary preparations still need to be made."

"Yuki Hatsuzuki said calmly."

Within the barrier.

The convolved acid mist spread like a sea of clouds in this narrow space, making it impossible to see anything more than ten centimeters away.

The sand beneath their feet corroded away in just a few seconds, revealing a turquoise light barrier. Interestingly, the acid mist remained completely still when it touched the light barrier.

"Hiss!!"

"·······Hehe!"

"Interesting, really interesting. Kekkei Genkai are definitely fun stuff..."

After conducting a few small experiments, Katsuki quickly discovered the secret within the acid mist.

The acidity of the mist is uneven.

The acidity of the mist near the light barrier was almost negligible, and the Kunai made of refined iron Sakon him melted away in less than a second. Presumably, the acidity of the mist around the Third Mizukage was also below a safe level and posed no threat. This one move alone demonstrated just how powerful the Third Mizukage was in developing his own Kekkei Genkai.

The price Katsuki paid was that two fingers of her left hand extended into the barrier unknown to her own family, resulting in a layer of flesh being corroded away by the acid mist, and the white bone of her little finger was faintly visible in the worst case.

"Great Thunderclap."

A deafening roar of thunder echoed through the churning sea of acid mist, and the shockwave from the explosion stirred the mist, causing the grayish-white vapor to churn violently.

"No effect... As expected of my family's barrier Ninjutsu, its resilience is truly impressive." Katsuki praised, looking at the unscathed emerald green light barrier.

"Haha, Lord Tianzai is right, your barrier Ninjutsu is indeed extraordinary."

The Third Mizukage's voice emanated from the acid mist ocean, though its location was uncertain and difficult to pinpoint. As for Chakra perception, this acid mist ocean contained the Third Mizukage's Chakra, meaning he was omnipresent within this barrier space.

"Hmm... We can't delay any longer. If your people get ashore, I'll be too ashamed to face anyone."

Without needing Mind's Eye of the Kagura, the astonishing amount of Chakra fluctuations from a short distance away were so obvious. Barriers could block the transfer of matter, but they were not enough to block the passage of perception. There are Barrier Ninjutsu that can seal perception, but they are not the same as this one.

"While it won't be so easy to kill you... there's no use being impatient here. You've personally tested this barrier, and it's sturdy enough. Besides, you've probably noticed the difference in the caster's abilities..."

"Isn't it just transplanting cells from my Uzumaki Clan? Don't make it sound like some kind of secret weapon... But to be honest, they won't live much longer, will they? The two types of cells are eroding each other, and their bodies are on the verge of collapse. If they continue to use the stolen power so recklessly, they could die at any moment."

The Third Mizukage, who had been interrupted, remained silent for two seconds before praising the man again.

"Impressive, the Uzumaki Clan's perception is truly enviable."

"Alright, enough nonsense. Your acid mist is useless against me. Don't even think about wasting time trying to kill me with this stuff. Besides, I'm about to leave here," Katsuki said calmly.

The other side of the barrier.

The Third Mizukage's expression was one of surprise and uncertainty; he was unsure whether Katsuki was truly confident or just putting on an act.

"Trying to use my Uzumaki Clan's Barrier Ninjutsu against me? Should I say you're incredibly audacious, or... utterly Mind's Eye?!"

Katsuki let out a mocking laugh.

The laughter was so grating that the Third Mizukage's face turned deathly pale. He could barely stand, feeling as if the world was spinning. The regret in his heart was like a venomous snake gnawing at his soul, causing him unbearable pain.

"Impossible, this is impossible. Although the Six Pillars Void Realm originated from your Uzumaki Clan, we have made improvements. You cannot break the Six Pillars Void Realm."

The roar did not boost the Third Mizukage's confidence; instead, it revealed his resentment and worry.

"Nothing is impossible. Your so-called improvements are nothing more than changing the way Chakra is converted. This level of improvement is not challenging at all." A light golden Chakra membrane surrounded Katsuki, repelling the acid mist and forming a barrier.

Barrier Ninjutsu is not the exclusive domain of the Mist Ninja clan; the Uzumaki Clan is the authority in this field.

In order to develop the power of the Hito Hito no Mi, Katsuki tried many different approaches. He would try anything he could do. In any case, relying on the Shadow Clone Technique, a cheat tool, and his excellent talent, he mastered most of the barrier Ninjutsu passed down by the Uzumaki Clan.

The Six Pillars Void Realm is also a key area of research for Katsuki. The ability to counter Space-Time Ninjutsu is extremely rare, and even within the Uzumaki Clan's heritage Ninjutsu similar characteristics.

"And······"

The hand of the Katsuki, enveloped in a pale green Chakra glow, gently touched the emerald green light barrier. Without any rebound, it easily passed through it.

"Look, I'm already out!"