Stick with me from now on, Kisame Hoshigaki!
The island is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the Market Town in the middle is completely below sea level, like a basin surrounded by mountains.
The dense, enclosed forest in the Mountain Stream blocked the moisture blown in by the strong winds from the sea.
"Stop!" Yakura suddenly raised his hand and shouted. The four members of the elite Kirigakure Ninja squad immediately became alert and drew their weapons.
The four formed Swastika Formation, surrounding Yakura in the middle.
Elite Jonin Kawamoto Kōnosuke stood behind Yakura, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, coldly staring at the suddenly appearing dark figure.
The newcomer was about three and a half inches tall with a high hunchback; he seemed to be a short, hunchbacked man.
The Red Clouds on a Black Background Coat clashed terribly with the outfit, making it look like a strangely shaped pumpkin lantern.
On the other side, an equally unfamiliar presence blocked their path.
A teenager and... a little kid around five years old?
Are these people working together?
Yakura stared intently at Tōka, completely ignoring even Sasori behind him.
The two appear to be about the same age, but this is not actually the case. Yakura is an old man who never grows up, while Tōka's mental age is much older than he looks.
"Who are you?" Yakura asked in a deep voice, alarm bells ringing in his mind.
The more powerful the ninja, the more acutely they can sense the faint, terrifying aura emanating from Tōka.
A seal containing immense Natural Energy, and the Eternal Tenseigan hidden within its dark eyes!
"I want a pet, how about giving me the Three-Tails?" Tōka stared at Yakura's abdomen with a smile, the powerful chakra fluctuations almost tangible in his eyes.
As expected of Tailed Beast, even the Three-Tails possesses such an exaggerated amount of chakra.
Wow... that's so enviable!
Tōka raised his hand and touched the Pure White mark on his forehead, a hint of smugness flashing in his eyes. As long as the Natural Energy in the seal was completely converted.
He also possesses an incredibly vast amount of chakra, which is Senjutsu Chakra infused with the power of nature.
He's not Jinchūriki, yet he possesses chakra like Tailed Beast!
"Mizukage, they're after the Three-Tails!" Elite Jonin Kawamoto Kōnosuke shouted in a deep voice.
"Hmph, quite a few people have tried to assassinate me with the same idea in mind." Yakura laughed coldly, exuding a chilling killing intent.
A Vortex Storm formed in the air, whipping up a cloud of dust that covered the entire Forest.
The violent shockwave seemed to overturn the earth, and the exaggerated force nearly sent Kimimaro flying.
Tōka stepped across, blocking Kimimaro's path.
With that simple movement, an invisible barrier seemed to rise in front of Kimimaro, and the storm-like aura emanating from the Fourth Mizukage vanished in an instant.
At that moment, a Sharks- faced man stepped out from beside Yakura, carrying a huge shark-tooth sword.
"Mizukage, I know him." Kisame's lips curled into a strange smile.
"Hmm? You know?" Yakura glanced at Kisame hesitantly, signaling him to continue.
"In the Battle of Kikyo Mountain, with the All-Killing Ash Bones All Worlds Seal, countless Sunagakure Konoha Ninja from Sunagakure were killed!" Kisame grinned, revealing a mouthful of chilling shark teeth.
"Oh? That Bone Release Ninja from Konoha?" Yakura's wariness deepened; he was rumored to possess the same Bone Release Secret Technique as the Kaguya Clan.
Even more shockingly, once you're hit, you're guaranteed to die!
Kisame a sinister smile and returned to his seat.
The leaves rustled as they fell, and the atmosphere became tense.
Although the Mizukage's group was large in number, it not only had the perfect Three-Tails Jinchuriki, the Fourth Mizukage Yakura, but also an elite Kirigakure Ninja Elite Squad.
However, Tōka and Xie blocked their way from both sides, which looked rather incongruous.
In fact, this positioning is perfectly reasonable!
"Scorpion, you choose first." Tōka grabbed Kimimaro with one hand, lifted him up, and then tossed him away.
Kimimaro's body traced an arc in the air, landing directly towards Black Zetsu's hiding place in the Forest.
The space seemed to be gripped tightly by a large hand, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heavy.
Everyone's eyes were filled with coldness.
A great war is about to break out!
"Hmph, I have no interest in small fry. Leave the Three-Tails Scorpion to me!" As soon as Scorpion finished speaking, he made his move, and the Poison Scorpion's tail whistled through the air.
A simple and brutal attack method that never fails.
It is called the Poison Scorpion because Hiruko's tail is covered with deadly venom, and even a slight scratch can be fatal!
"Spread!"
Yakura gave a low shout and charged out first.
Boom!!
The Poison Scorpion's tail lashed into the crowd, slamming violently into the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust that obscured everyone's vision.
Following Yakura, the four members of the Kirigakure Ninja Elite Squad emerged from the smoke.
Four dark figures streaked through the air as they swiftly disappeared into the forest, seeking a dark corner to hide in.
Yakura charged directly at Sasori, and the two fought and retreated, quickly pulling the Battlefield towards the coast.
Scorpion didn't want to be on the same Battlefield as Tōka, so he deliberately kept his distance. He didn't want to be killed by his teammate's skills.
Yakura, however, intentionally moved closer to the sea. The Three-Tails Isobu's attribute is water, so fighting by the sea would be more advantageous for him!
For a moment, only Tōka and the four-person Elite Squad from Kirigakure remained in the center of the basin.
"An Elite Jonin, two Jonin, and Kisame, the successor to the Samehada... what a luxurious lineup!"
Tōka tilted his head, his hands in his pockets, saying he was scared but his expression was unusually relaxed and smug.
After Yakura chased Sasori away, Elite Jonin Kawamoto Kōnosuke naturally became the leader of the four-person team.
Hidden in the shadows behind a tree, Kawamoto Kōnosuke stared intently at Tōka, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
He was calculating the combat strength of both sides and...
How to defeat the opponent with minimal losses!
It excels at attacks at long, medium, and close range. Since it's similar to the Kaguya Clan's Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse), its physical defense should be very high.
Moreover, it has the characteristic of being able to kill with a single blow...
Kawamoto Kōnosuke pursed his lips, a single thought rising in his mind—he absolutely could not get hit!
"This is a bit difficult!" Kawamoto Kōnosuke's gaze shifted from Tōka to Kisame.
Using Samehada to absorb the opponent's chakra?
It might be worth a try. Chakra is indispensable for activating any Jutsu Formula; it is the foundation of a ninja's combat.
Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique!
Kawamoto Kōnosuke clasped his hands together and used chakra to create a dense fog by swirling water droplets.
As the input of chakra intensified, the fog grew increasingly dense.
On the small island in the sea, the air is incredibly humid, and only a tiny amount of chakra is needed to create a large amount of smog.
This is the natural advantage that the Kirigakure Ninja have when fighting near water sources.
"The Long Hair the signal!" Kisame grinned, showing his teeth.
Although there was no verbal communication, Kisame, who was hiding nearby, knew that everyone was about to make a move when he saw Kawamoto Kōnosuke activate the Hidden Mist Technique.
Taking advantage of the fact that the target is shrouded in thick fog and visibility is limited to less than three steps, the chances of a successful assassination are undoubtedly the highest at this time!
Whoosh!
Two dark figures soared through the air, raising their sharp blades and slicing through the thick fog. A chill swept across the land, making the air shiver.
"Now that both Jonin have attacked, I'll just defend." Kisame had a miscalculation in mind; he had personally witnessed Tōka's strength during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Now, to dare to come alone to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage, one must be incredibly skilled or even brain-dead.
Tōka is clearly not brain-dead!
The killing intent emanating from the two Jonin was enough to render ordinary kids immobile, and two sharp longswords, one in front and one behind, pierced through the thick fog.
Wow!!
The long swords slashed down in unison, one sword cutting diagonally from left to right in front, and the other sword thrusting straight through from behind, aiming for the vital point on the back of the heart.
The two coordinated their attacks skillfully, using the dense fog to conceal their opponents and simultaneously blocking all of their escape routes.
No matter which way Tōka while trapped in the fog, he will face a fatal blow.
"Silent Killing Technique?" Tōka grinned dismissively, a deep disdain flashing in his Ice Blue eyes.
In the face of the Tenseigan, the Hidden Mist Technique is just a decoration!
A massive surge of chakra erupted, and the Pure White mark between Tōka's eyebrows emitted a dazzling light.
The power of nature, transformed through the Tenseigan, allowed Tōka to fully awaken his Sage Body, and every Jutsu Formula he used was imbued with the Senjutsu.
The power is naturally incomparable.
All-Killing Ash Bones - Hedgehog Style - Wild Dance!
Clang clang clang!!
Countless dense Bone Spur burst forth from his body, and Tōka's entire body, except for his face, was covered in Ash Bones, making him look exactly like a human hedgehog.
The dense Bone Spur were three feet long, sharp, pointed, and exuded an aura of death and decay.
The thick fog surrounding Tōka was instantly dispersed by the violent chakra flow, and the Kirigakure Ninja charging Kirigakure Jonin saw the monster before them.
A monster covered in Bone Spur!
No wonder it's known as the Bone Release Ninjutsu, on par with the Shikotsumyaku; it truly is terrifying!
The two Jonin a glance and immediately understood each other's thoughts. They knew it was not advisable to continue the attack; retreat was the best course of action!
Squeak!~~
A screeching sound of brakes rang out, and the two men landed on their heels, half of their feet sinking into the mud, using the force of the earth to forcefully stop their momentum.
As the momentum of their rapid sprint gradually dissipated, the two Jonin the Kirigakure Ninja prepared to Hand Seals and use the Body Flicker Technique to escape.
"Come and go as you please?" Tōka stared Jonin at a Kirigakure Ninja, his cold gaze sending chills down the man's spine.
Click!
Tōka suddenly raised his hand, and the Bone Spur on his arm snapped off with a snap. Then, propelled by a force, they transformed into sharp arrows that shot out.
With a whoosh!
A grayish-white shadow flashed by in the thick fog!
Before the Kirigakure Ninja Jonin could react, the Bone Spur pierced through him, instantly killing his lively eyes.
Like withered and faded flowers, the grayish-white scraps of paper drifted away in the wind.
"One." Tōka's figure flickered, and a swirling breeze landed where he stood, accompanied by the trembling of mysterious Space-Time Power.
Puff!
The sharp Bone Spur pierced the chest of another Jonin, but not a drop of blood spilled.
The Kirigakure Ninja stared Jonin astonishment, his head bowed with difficulty as he looked down at the Bone Spur protruding from his chest. He couldn't understand why that brat...
It was right in front of me, within my sight, so how could it be...?
Endless darkness descended upon him, Kirigakure Ninja Jonin's eyes turned ashen, his life force extinguished.
The bones in his chest began to rot, and in the blink of an eye, his entire body turned into shredded paper.
"Two!" Tōka casually held up two fingers, his gaze shifting to the location of the Elite Jonin Kawamoto Kōnosuke, hidden deep within the thick fog.
Gaa gaa gaa...
The Jutsu Formula to All-Killing Ash Bones was lifted, and the Bone Spur standing upright all over his body gradually faded away.
"Is this guy really just a teenager?" Kawamoto Kōnosuke swallowed nervously, his whole body tense up.
His palm, tightly gripping the Kunai, was unknowingly covered with a fine layer of sweat.
One move and two Jonin?
Even when facing the Fourth Mizukage Yakura, who had perfect control over the power of the Tailed Beast, Kawamoto Kōnosuke did not feel such immense pressure!
"How long are you planning to hide?" Tōka stared calmly at Kawamoto Kōnosuke's position, still with his hands in his pockets, looking relaxed and lazy.
Putting aside his strength, his disregard for life is truly admirable; he deserves to be called Elite Jonin of the Village of the Blood Mist.
He remained unmoved in the face of his subordinates' deaths.
He was a true ninja, a killing machine!
"I reckon Danzo would really like a guy like that." Tōka didn't want to delay any longer; a strange power surged One Flash his Ice Blue eyes.
He stepped into the Void, and the other side of the Void gate opened behind Kawamoto Kōnosuke.
A suffocating atmosphere suddenly approached, and Kawamoto Kōnosuke turned around in astonishment, staring at Tōka who had appeared out of nowhere.
"How is this possible?! Space-Time Ninjutsu?"
Tōka and Kawamoto Kōnosuke faced each other, no more than five hands' width apart, and could even smell each other's scent.
Buzz!
A cool chakra gathered at his fingertips, and Tōka slowly pulled his right hand out of his pocket, gently touching his index finger to Kawamoto Kōnosuke's heart.
He suddenly grinned, revealing a strange, chilling, and wicked smile.
"Want to see fireworks?" A cool voice rang out, as light and airy as a breeze.
"What?" Kawamoto Kōnosuke's pupils contracted sharply. The other person's movements were so slow, yet his own body seemed to be out of his control, unable to move at all!
Tōka's eyes darkened, and a powerful Attractive Force gathered a Pure White point of light at his fingertips.
Condensate!
Under the deliberate guidance of the white light at Tōka's fingertips, all the blood in Kawamoto Kōnosuke's body rushed wildly towards his heart.
A heart can only withstand a certain amount of blood pressure. When all the blood in the body flows backward into the heart...
Bang!
With a muffled thud, to Kawamoto Kōnosuke's horrified gaze, his chest exploded like a tragically beautiful flower.
Blood splattered everywhere.
The pungent smell of blood stained an invisible wall in front of Tōka, and the stench of blood mixed with the scent of the sea assaulted his senses.
"Tsk tsk... you went a bit too far!"
Tōka tilted his head and looked at Kisame was squatting on Big Tree to the side.
Kisame's hands involuntarily tightened their Samehada, a look of fear flashing in his merciless Sharks eyes, and he straightened his back, staring at Tōka.
He looked ready to fight to the death at any moment, like a trapped beast preparing for a desperate struggle.
Kawamoto Kōnosuke himself acknowledged that he was no match for Kawamoto Kōnosuke, at least not at present; there was still a considerable gap between Kisame.
Otherwise, Kawamoto Kōnosuke wouldn't have been chosen by Yakura as his personal bodyguard.
However, this little brat, even smaller than himself, actually...
One move, just one move!
Unlike the previous two Kirigakure Jonin, Kawamoto Kōnosuke was a genuine Elite Jonin, with strength approaching that of Kage Level.
Even against a true Kage-level, they would have the strength to fight!
"Well, don't be so nervous." Tōka glanced at him slightly, his Ice Blue Tenseigan disappearing into his inky black pupils.
The suffocating atmosphere dissipated.
Kisame wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and gasped for breath. His cold, Sharks -like eyes were fixed on Tōka, not daring to let the other person out of his sight for even a moment.
Suddenly! Tōka moved!
Kisame's eyes narrowed, and he immediately bent down, raising his Samehada.
However, Tōka slowly turned around, gazing at the towering waves stirred up by the enormous figure on the beach, and her voice rang out leisurely.
"Kisame, you'll follow me from now on."