Kirigakure? You can have it.

As night fell, a group of four people mysteriously left the territory of the Kaguya Clan.

Outside the Forest, the sea breeze howled in.

The wind made her robes flutter loudly.

Kimimaro followed Tōka with a serious expression, while Karin covered her mouth with her hand and yawned. Yakumo looked around at his two companions.

The two seemed uninterested and unwilling to ask, so after much hesitation, she asked softly, "Teacher, where are we going?"

"Leave the grave." Tōka stood on the reef, gazing into the depths of the sea, and replied without turning her head.

"..." Yakumo's face stiffened, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

Splash...

The sound of a speedboat cutting through the water rang out, and on the sea shrouded in white fog, a dark ship gradually broke through the hazy ocean and approached.

Just then, several lithe black figures darted out from the blind spot of the reef, blocking Tōka and the others' path.

"They're from the Kaguya Clan!"

Upon noticing Kimimaro in his standard Kaguya -style attire, the group immediately raised their Kunai, their killing intent radiating and a chilling aura spreading outwards.

"A swift and decisive victory!"

One of them spoke in a deep voice, and suddenly roared, causing the chakra that everyone had gathered in their legs to erupt.

A surge of energy erupted!

Swish swish swish!!

The two small teams of shadowy figures rushed towards Tōka and his group of four.

"Kimimaro, finish this quickly!" Tōka glanced at the group of idiots rushing towards them, not even having the desire to fight.

A group of self-proclaimed strong but useless individuals are nothing more than the weakest of the weak in Tōka's eyes.

Kimimaro walked out of the group expressionlessly, twisted his body, and his coat slid down to his waist, revealing thick, white bones protruding from his body.

The chilling aura was in no way inferior to the killing intent of the Kirigakure Ninja Anbu!

"Everyone be careful, it's the Kaguya Clan's Shikotsumyaku!"

Upon seeing this, the squad leader of the Kirigakure Ninja team gasped in shock, having initially thought they were just four weaklings who could be easily dealt with.

I never expected that just one of the little devils in the team would awaken the Shikotsumyaku!

The power of the Shikotsumyaku) is renowned throughout the Ninja World, let alone in the Land of Water!

"Dance of the Willow!" Kimimaro's body sank, and he uttered a low shout.

With a gentle, effortless movement, the sharp bones protruding from various parts of the body seemed like sharp swords piercing through the air.

A series of impeccable consecutive attacks left a trail of afterimages in the same spot.

Everyone was met with a dazzling display of light and shadow before their eyes, and the next moment... Kimimaro's figure suddenly rushed into the middle of them!

Is this kid out of his mind?!

Charging into two Elite Squad alone?

The brief moment of shock lasted only a second before one of the Kirigakure Ninja beside Kimimaro regained his senses, flipping his hand to reveal three gleaming Kunai between his fingers.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!

The Kirigakure Ninja raised her hand and flung the Kunai she was holding tightly out. The Kunai tore through the air and made a piercing whistling sound.

Click!

A sharp Kunai gleaming with a cold light...

It pierced straight into Kimimaro's arm, but not a drop of blood came out; it was completely blocked by the stark white bone!

Upon closer inspection, it's not hard to see where the Kunai pierced...

Beneath the skin, a hard white bone acted like a shield, blocking Kunai sharp Kunai from piercing the skin.

Not even a scratch appeared on the bone!

The group of Kirigakure Ninja watched this scene in shock, despite having heard of the power of the Kaguya Clan's Shikotsumyaku).

But...

"This... how is this possible?!" His Kunai enhanced with the Wind Release cutting ability, enough to neatly slice a rock in half.

How could the changes in Wind Release not leave even a scratch on this bone?

Kimimaro indifferently glanced at the Kirigakure Ninja who had ambushed him, raised his bone sword, and unleashed a burst of chakra beneath his feet.

The force originates from the ground, propelling the body forward.

Puff!

Without giving the Kirigakure Ninja any extra time to think, Kimimaro turned halfway around and thrust his elbow into the opponent's heart in an instant.

The Kirigakure Ninja didn't even make the slightest defensive move; he only felt a sharp pain in his chest, followed by an endless darkness engulfing him.

With a muffled thud, the Kirigakure Ninja collapsed to the ground, twitched once, and then remained motionless!

One fatal blow!

Hiss!!

Everyone gasped, staring in disbelief at the scene before them. This young man possessed such terrifying strength.

The Kirigakure Ninja he killed was a genuine Jonin!

Even if there was an element of underestimating his opponent, surely he shouldn't have been instantly killed?

What exactly happened?!

The group of Mist Kirigakure Ninja been riding high, suddenly stopped in their tracks, and the surrounding air seemed to exude an eerie atmosphere.

"Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique!" Upon seeing this, a burly Kirigakure Ninja on the outermost edge sneered in his eyes and slammed his hands together!

Chakra surged forth, and with a flick of the hands, the Jutsu Formula was instantly completed!

The Hidden Mist Technique uses chakra to create a large, dense fog by swirling water droplets.

In his mind, the white world covered by thick fog, where they Kirigakure, should be more advantageous to them.

However...

The Jutsu Formula is complete, but the chakra is depleted.

However, the expected dense fog did not appear!

Even though it's a small island in the sea with plenty of moisture in the air, only a tiny amount of chakra is needed to create a large fog that covers the entire coastline.

Why?

Not to mention the thick fog that blanketed the entire coastline, not even a wisp of mist appeared!

Just as everyone was puzzled, a voice originating from the heart echoed and flickered in their minds.

"Nightmare Genjutsu!" A cold voice echoed deep within his mind.

Everyone suddenly felt a lightness in their bodies, and then the sand beneath their feet suddenly changed color as inky black water swept in from all directions.

The sand beneath my feet was gradually stained black.

Then came the reefs...

Forest...

Eventually, even the entire sky was shrouded in darkness!

One of the three great abilities of the Kurama Clan's Kekkei Genkai — Nightmare Genjutsu!

Secret Technique that can drag enemies into Genjutsu World. Those caught in the illusion are unable to use Ninjutsu. It can be combined with True Illusion and the Magic Illusion: Five Senses to attack the caught!

The two squads of Kirigakure Ninja were instantly trapped in Nightmare Genjutsu, unable to use their Ninjutsu. Kimimaro unleashed his chakra to its maximum potential.

Countless Bone Spur pierced through the skin and flesh, revealing a flash of cold light!

Puff puff puff!!

As Kimimaro spun rapidly, the Bone Spur around his body transformed into deadly scythes, each one Bone Spur through the air taking the life of a Kirigakure Ninja!

Blood Mist sprayed before my eyes like a curtain of rain.

"Don't be too confident before you understand your opponent's abilities, do you all understand?" After all the Kirigakure Ninja had been dealt with, Tōka appeared and said with a serious expression.

"Yes," the three replied respectfully.

The pungent smell of blood had long been carried away by the sea breeze, and the bodies of the several Kirigakure Ninja who had been lying in ambush near the island were thrown into the sea.

Splash...

The waves crashed against the rocks on the shore, the broken water droplets sparkling and clear.

In the darkness, a medium-sized capsized boat sailed from the depths of the sea, approaching the location where Tōka and his companions were.

"What on earth happened? Why are you in such a hurry?" Kisame, dressed in black, stood at the bow of the ship, with Samehada wrapped in white cloth, on his back.

"We'll talk about this later. Let's leave the Land of Water first." Tōka glanced at Karin and Yakumo, gesturing for them to board the ship first.

Upon hearing this, Kisame realized the seriousness of the matter and wisely shut his mouth.

After everyone had boarded the ship, just as Tōka was about to step onto the ship, two figures appeared in the Tenseigan's field of vision.

"Huh? Someone's chasing us?" Tōka paused, then waved for Kisame to lead the three away first.

Kisame turned and gave an order, and the boatman immediately pulled up the anchor, hoisted the sails, and set sail.

Before long, the sailboat sailed into the depths of the sea, leaving only Tōka standing on the shore with his hands behind his back. He took out the Fox Mask again and put it on his face.

A moment later, two figures rushed over at lightning speed.

Swish!

Minazuki Gin and Mei Terumī landed in front of Tōka at the same time, staring at Tōka with unfriendly expressions, their killing intent undisguised.

"This guy really is a spy infiltrating the Kaguya Clan!" Mei Terumī said coldly, casually licking her lips as she spoke.

The fiery, scorching Lava Release seemed about to burst forth!

Minazuki Gin Mei Terumī not optimistic. He couldn't see the strength of the Fox Mask man in front of him, and the more he couldn't see, the more alarmed he became.

"Who exactly are you? What is your purpose in infiltrating Kaguya Shōtarō's inner circle?!" Mei Terumī glared at Tōka and shouted angrily.

"Guess?" A mocking voice came from behind the Fox Mask.

Mei Terumī was not angry at all; on the contrary, she became even calmer, her charming eyes fixed on Tōka.

If it weren't for the wrong venue or the wrong atmosphere...

Being stared at like that by such a beautiful girl, you might even feel a little excited!

"That tone..." Mei Terumī was slightly taken aback, feeling a sense of familiarity about Tōka's aura.

For a moment, she couldn't remember who it was...

Etc!

Mei Terumī paused, her beautiful eyes fixed thoughtfully on Tōka. "It feels very familiar; we've met more than once before!"

Tōka's heart skipped a beat, and her brows furrowed beneath the mask.

Sudden!

"I know who you are!" Mei Terumī exclaimed sweetly, her beautiful eyes revealing a look of realization.

It's as if it can speak; you can't fool me!

Minazuki Gin stood silently to the side, his hands secretly forming hand seals within his long sleeves, ready to strike and capture Tōka at any moment.

"You could even tell me that?" Tōka raised his hand to adjust the Fox Mask on his face, a deep surprise flashing in his eyes.

"Even if you were reduced to ashes, I would still recognize you!" Mei Terumī glared coldly at Tōka, a strange glint in her eyes.

"..." Tōka's lips twitched.

This white...

Something feels off.

Wrong!

Tōka's eyes One Flash beneath the Fox Mask, and he instantly realized that Mei Terumī hadn't recognized him at all.

The only reason I said I knew who he was was to try and trick him!

All's fair in war?

This kind of tactic has been used to death by Tōka's ancestors!

"Heh... it's about time. By the time you really know who I am..." Tōka chuckled, his hand sweeping across the Void.

Black, water-like runes rippled, and the ink- Black Hole slowly began to rotate.

"... Come find me again."

The ethereal voice drifted away on the sea breeze, and Tōka's figure disappeared into the Black Hole. The space distorted as if trying to draw everything around it away.

Mei Terumī gritted her teeth and was about to chase after him, but was stopped by Minazuki Gin.

"We can't predict where we'll be teleported, so it's not advisable to pursue it any further." Minazuki Gin pursed his lips, putting away the fake smile that was always on his lips.

"Hmph!" Mei Terumī glared coldly at the hazy sea, grinding her teeth.

One day, she will find out whoever has turned the Land of Water into such a mess!

As the sailboat sped away from the Land of Water, a black Vortex began to swirl on the deck, and the people waiting there immediately perked up.

Tōka slowly walked out of the Black Hole.

"Teacher!" Kimimaro, Yakumo, Karin immediately surrounded him and called out in unison.

Upon seeing Tōka appear without even getting his clothes dirty, Kisame's eyes One Flash slightly, and he secretly sighed that Tōka's strength seemed to have improved considerably.

Composing himself, Kisame suppressed his strange thoughts and asked aloud.

Where do we go next?

"The Land of Grass."

Tōka gazed westward. The Land of Grass was situated between the four countries of Fire, Waterfall, Earth, and Rain. Despite its corrupt domestic politics, it had established good diplomatic relations with Konoha.

The ninjas of Kusagakure are skilled at researching Ninjutsu from other countries; they are a nation adept at learning and stealing.

There is a secret treasure in the Land of Grass, which is precisely the purpose of Tōka's trip!

Upon hearing this, Kisame gestured with his eyes to the boatman waiting for orders not far away, and the boatman immediately turned and left.

Because what follows is something no small fry like him could possibly know.

"Then the Land of Water?" Seeing Kisame gazing at the sea in silence, Kisame couldn't contain his curiosity and, after much hesitation Tōka, finally asked.

"It's just Kirigakure, give up." Tōka stood at the bow of the ship, hands behind his back.

The purge plan for Kirigakure has been launched, with the three major clans that have ruled Kirigakure for many years bearing the brunt of the attack.

Yuki, Hōzuki, Kaguya.

This is a historical inevitability; a large ninja village is not something that a powerful clan can control, Tōka has no intention of changing anything.

Besides, Kaguya Shōtarō doesn't genuinely acknowledge him as his ancestor.

"I'm just curious..." Tōka's voice suddenly rang out, and everyone's attention was once again focused on him.

What conditions did Kirigakure offer Minazuki Gin to agree to this purge plan?

Yuki is one of the three great Kirigakure and is also a target of Kirigakure Purge Plan.

Tōka could sense that Minazuki Gin wasn't the type to betray his own kind for personal gain. What kind of offer should he use to sway a Kage-level?

"Should we send someone to investigate?" Kisame asked.

"No need. Everyone should evacuate the Land of Water during this time." Tōka's calm Otogakure an undeniable air of authority.

The Kirigakure Purge Plan has begun, and it will be another silent battle.

Assassination and being assassinated—this is not the time to stay in the Land of Water.

"As for pieces that cannot be safely evacuated, let them go."

"How ruthless!" Kisame grinned strangely, uttering "ruthless" while his expression revealed an unusually wicked sense of amusement.