One Sword Breaks All Laws (Seeking Recommendation Votes)

Although they were tasked with an embassy mission to the Land of Lightning, such a major undertaking naturally required some advance preparation.

Therefore, the three members of Kisame's squad chose to claim their high-level ninjutsu first.

For his A-rank ninjutsu, Kisame chose the [Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave], a technique that allows the user to violently spew ocean-like waves from their mouth, instantly forming a massive, oval-shaped water prison to trap enemies.

Supported by his immense chakra reserves, he could even create a three-dimensional lake on dry land; it could be considered a combined and enhanced version of the [Exploding Water Colliding Wave] and the [Water Prison Technique].

As for his second A-rank ninjutsu exchange, Kisame chose the [Water Dragon Biting Explosion], an enhanced version of the Water Dragon Bullet, to bolster his offensive capabilities.

With this, he had officially evolved into a super-powered artillery platform!

Araki, meanwhile, had his eye on a Water Release secret technique: [Rain Cutter].

This was a ninjutsu that fit his combat style perfectly.

The principle of the [Rain Cutter Technique] is to use one's own chakra to create rainfall, with a massive amount of chakra infused into every single drop.

Hearing that, doesn't it sound a lot like Pain's [Rain Tiger at Will Technique]?

However, while they are similar in terms of shape transformation, they are fundamentally different in terms of nature transformation.

The [Rain Cutter Technique] utilizes an advanced nature transformation of water-style chakra: "Dissolution."

Simply put, it uses one's own chakra to "dissolve" the opponent's chakra. This technique can reduce an enemy's external ninjutsu back into its most basic chakra form, and as we know, pure chakra cannot exist outside the body for very long.

In other words, within the coverage area of the [Rain Cutter Technique], no one can use external ninjutsu!

Isn't this basically the legendary [Anti-Magic Field]?

If a ninja cannot release chakra externally, wouldn't they be forced to rely solely on taijutsu to fight?

As for genjutsu?

Most genjutsu also require injecting one's own chakra into the opponent's body, though this process isn't as visible or tangible as ninjutsu.

Of course, a ninjutsu that could even be called a bug naturally has its limitations.

That is, to dissolve an enemy's ninjutsu, one must expend an equal or even greater amount of chakra.

The specific amount required depends on the ninjutsu the enemy releases.

If it only involves chakra shape transformation, like the Rasengan—even if it is touted as the pinnacle of shape transformation—it would only be a one-to-one consumption.

But if nature transformation is added, the chakra consumption would be much higher.

If the ninjutsu relies on the terrain, such as Earth Wall or Water Formation Wall, then the [Rain Cutter Technique] would have no effect at all.

It can only dissolve chakra; it is powerless against natural matter.

Therefore, it is best not to use it on a crowded battlefield, otherwise, even if each opponent only fires a single Fireball Jutsu, you might be drained dry in an instant.

The reason why [Secret Technique: Rain Cutter] fits Araki so well is that he has a bold idea.

While an [Anti-Magic Field] is powerful, the risk of being drained dry makes it impractical for group battles.

But what if he could bind this rain, which has the ability to dissolve ninjutsu, onto the edge of his blade?

If you cast a ninjutsu, I'll dodge what I can, and for what I can't, I'll just slash it into nothingness with my sword—wouldn't that be wonderful?

What does it mean to break ten thousand laws with a single sword? (Leans back tactically)

You don't know until you look, and once you do, you're shocked. The rank of the [Rain Cutter] secret technique is actually quite high—it's an A-rank ninjutsu. If it weren't for this mission being elevated to S-rank, Araki wouldn't have been qualified to learn it.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. After all, it is a secret technique involving a rare chakra nature transformation, which doesn't fit into standard ninjutsu grading criteria. It's normal for it to be more difficult and higher-ranked.

Regardless, Araki felt it was worth it!

He opened the learning scroll.

"The core of the Rain Cutter Technique lies in the rare nature transformation of water-style chakra—[Dissolution]. Only by mastering this can one learn the Rain Cutter Technique; otherwise, it is merely the Rainfall Technique."

"The training steps for this nature transformation are as follows."

Following the descriptions in the scroll, an important new item was added to Araki's training plan.

Zabuza wasn't idle either; he directly exchanged for the A-rank [Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique] and the B-rank [Silent Killing Technique].

There is no need to elaborate on the [Silent Killing Technique]. As the ninja who would eventually master this technique to its peak, Zabuza had a very high affinity for it.

This is similar to Minato Namikaze and the [Flying Thunder God Technique], or Might Guy and the [Eight Inner Gates].

Although those individuals were suited for S-rank ninjutsu and Zabuza's destiny-bound technique was only B-rank, as the saying goes, there are no trash ninjutsu, only trash ninjas.

Even the D-rank Three Body Technique has its own powerful aspects.

In short, cough, I can't keep blowing smoke.

The [Silent Killing Technique] is not a direct-release ninjutsu, but rather a set of training methods similar to the [Eight Inner Gates].

Its purpose is to strengthen a ninja's auditory perception and stealth capabilities, enabling silent movement, silent strikes, and silent departures—killing without a trace.

As for the [Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique], Zabuza chose this to compensate for his lack of long-range, large-scale attack methods.

While the three members of Kisame's squad were busy with their self-improvement, Karatachi Yagura also began to seriously consider how to complete his mission.

Unlike the relaxed confidence he displayed in front of Araki and the others, Yagura knew deep down that this mission would not be easy to succeed in.

Although the establishment of an amphibious force would indeed pose a threat to the Land of Lightning, if the threat to the Land of Water were a 10, the threat to the Land of Lightning would likely be less than a 3.

Under these circumstances, it would be quite difficult to persuade Kumogakure to join forces with Kirigakure against Konoha.

After all, they could simply wait for Kirigakure to stick its neck out first; they were certainly not the ones in the most desperate position.

"How can I convince Kumogakure to form an alliance with us?"

Karatachi Yagura pondered this while taking a stroll through the village, inadvertently finding himself near the residential district of the Hozuki Clan.

As the most prominent noble clan in Kirigakure, the Hozuki estate was located right in the heart of the village, occupying a vast expanse of land that served as a symbol of their current status.

"The Hozuki Clan has a long history, and Hozuki Sengetsu is an experienced ninja. I might as well go and ask for his opinion."

Having made up his mind, Yagura turned and walked toward the gates of the Hozuki estate.

Hozuki Estate.

Hozuki Sengetsu, the current leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, was in the middle of guiding the young clan head, Hozuki Mangetsu, in his training.

"Hiramekarei—"

With a sharp shout, the white-haired youth pushed off the ground and leaped into the air, his fish-shaped ninja blade enveloped in a layer of blue chakra so dense it was visible to the naked eye.

"—Release!"

As the release command was uttered, the vents at the tip of the Hiramekarei ejected a massive sphere of chakra, which slammed violently into the ground.

Boom!

A thunderous explosion, as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth splitting, echoed out, forcing even Karatachi Yagura to pause his steps and raise a hand to shield his face from the intense shockwave.

Once the dust settled, a crater dozens of meters in diameter remained on the ground, silently testifying to the sheer power of that strike.

"Impressive. I didn't expect Mangetsu to be able to wield the Hiramekarei so early. He truly lives up to his reputation as Kirigakure's most famous genius!"

Karatachi Yagura's applause caused both of them to turn their heads.

"Lord Yagura!"

Hozuki Mangetsu waved the Hiramekarei in his hand, his face beaming with pride.

"Lord Yagura, you are too kind. You are the one who is truly Kirigakure's most famous genius ninja."

By comparison, Hozuki Sengetsu was far more reserved and cautious.

Karatachi Yagura smiled slightly, not denying the compliment:

"Sengetsu, I have come to see you today regarding a mission. Before long, the Mizukage will be sending a delegation led by me to Kumogakure, and I would like you to serve as my deputy."

"A diplomatic mission to Kumogakure?" Hozuki Sengetsu asked, puzzled. "May I know the purpose?"

"Of course!"

It is the first day of the recommendation push, and the results look quite good. Thank you all for your support!

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