Mission Complete, Three Ten-Pulls

"H-how is this possible?!"

The Third Mizukage's pupils constricted violently, his eyes bulging wide. His face was a mask of disbelief, and his body stiffened instantly.

Aragaki Yasushi's speed was too fast; it was practically teleportation.

No, that was teleportation, plain and simple!

"Is this... Space-Time Ninjutsu?"

The Third Mizukage's voice trembled slightly.

He could not bring himself to believe that he had been ambushed in such a manner by a brat from Konoha.

Under normal circumstances, he would have sensed Aragaki Yasushi's chakra fluctuations the moment he appeared.

With his Kage-level strength, it should have been impossible for Aragaki Yasushi to find an opening.

But just now, his attention had been almost entirely occupied by his battle with Minato Namikaze. He hadn't sensed Aragaki Yasushi's arrival at all, which provided the opening for that single, decisive strike.

Not far away, Karatachi Yagura, Terumi Mei, Ao, and the others, who were locked in a bitter struggle against the clones, were stunned by the sight, their faces etched with pure shock.

They never imagined that Aragaki Yasushi could deliver a fatal blow to the Third Mizukage so easily!

This was the Third Mizukage, the shadow of their Kirigakure.

Even if he was a tyrant, his strength was not to be underestimated.

Yet, he was about to die at the hands of a Konoha brat like Aragaki Yasushi.

And he was dying in such a humiliating fashion.

Terumi Mei stood frozen in place.

Karatachi Yagura was equally shocked, but he recovered quickly.

Because the Third Mizukage had suffered a fatal wound, the clones were becoming increasingly weak, even beginning to show signs of dissipating as their bodies turned translucent.

Karatachi Yagura ignored his own clone and lunged toward the Third Mizukage.

As for Aragaki Yasushi, after landing the strike, he didn't linger for a second. His figure flickered and vanished instantly, reappearing behind Minato Namikaze to shield him.

The final, desperate struggle of a Kage-level powerhouse could not be taken lightly.

If he were dragged down into a mutual destruction, it would be a massive loss!

Although he possessed the Horse Talisman and could heal rapidly even if injured, it was better to be safe than sorry; he couldn't afford to capsize in a gutter.

The Third Mizukage clutched his heart as blood gushed wildly between his fingers, staining his clothes and palms.

His complexion turned paper-white, his breathing grew increasingly shallow, and blood bubbled from the corners of his mouth as he collapsed onto the floor.

Clearly, the Third Mizukage's vitality was not so tenacious that he could survive having his heart pierced.

Even a Kage-level powerhouse was only human.

Once the heart is pierced, one dies.

The Third Mizukage lifted his head with great difficulty. His gaze passed over Minato Namikaze and Aragaki Yasushi to look at the approaching Karatachi Yagura. His eyes were filled with rage as his lips moved, and he spoke in broken, intermittent gasps:

"You... you bunch of... traitors..."

As the words fell, the Third Mizukage's eyes went wide, staring in death, and his body slumped to the ground, completely devoid of life.

With the death of the Third Mizukage, the clones instantly lost their source of chakra, dissolving into water vapor and vanishing into the air.

The Anbu ninjas who had been besieging Karatachi Yagura and the others panicked the moment they saw the Third Mizukage fall. They looked at one another, leaderless and unsure whether they should continue the fight.

Aragaki Yasushi looked at the Third Mizukage lying on the ground, a triumphant smile on his face.

Old man Third Mizukage, taken care of!

3,000 points, secured!

Aragaki Yasushi couldn't help but calculate in his mind.

3,000 points was enough for three ten-pulls.

He had to pull a Talisman this time, preferably the Dog Talisman, so he could truly ensure he wouldn't kick the bucket unexpectedly.

It was only then that Nara Shikaku and the others rushed into the Mizukage Building.

They looked up and saw the Third Mizukage lying on the ground nearby, covered in blood, and they froze on the spot.

"The battle is already over?"

The group looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion.

They had been planning on the road how to coordinate with Minato Namikaze to pin down the Third Mizukage, but the moment they stepped inside, they were greeted by victory. They hadn't even processed it yet.

Nara Shikaku took a deep breath, suppressing his surprise, and slowly cast his gaze toward Aragaki Yasushi, staring intently at his back.

He had been the fastest, and he had caught a glimpse of Aragaki Yasushi teleporting behind the Third Mizukage and stabbing through his heart with a blade.

That kind of speed was definitely not the Body Flicker Technique.

Could it be Space-Time Ninjutsu?

Nara Shikaku was filled with shock.

Space-Time Ninjutsu was incredibly rare and notoriously difficult to master; those in the ninja world capable of wielding it could be counted on one's fingers.

He never expected that the young Aragaki Yasushi would also possess such a technique.

Once he returned, he would have to consult Minato; when it came to Space-Time Ninjutsu, he was the expert.

Nara Shikaku calculated these thoughts in his mind, his gaze never leaving Aragaki Yasushi.

Regardless of the method Aragaki Yasushi had used, and regardless of whether the Third Mizukage had been distracted by Minato Namikaze and caught off guard, the result remained the same.

The Kage of Kirigakure had truly and undeniably died at the hands of their Konoha genius.

As an advisor to the Hokage, Nara Shikaku understood the implications of this better than anyone.

This was not merely the completion of a mission; it would have a profound impact on the entire Great Ninja War.

Minato Namikaze alone had already placed immense pressure on every other ninja village, forcing them to issue specific orders.

If one encountered the Yellow Flash on the battlefield, they were permitted to abandon their mission and retreat immediately without it being considered a failure.

Now, with the addition of Aragaki Yasushi, who seemingly mastered Space-Time Ninjutsu as well, the pressure on the other villages would naturally reach a terrifying new level.

Especially since Aragaki Yasushi was even younger than Minato Namikaze, with infinite potential.

This served as further proof that Konoha was not only teeming with talent but possessed a far superior ability to cultivate it compared to other villages.

To be able to continuously produce geniuses of Minato Namikaze's caliber—for the other villages, this could only be described as despair, could it not?

Meanwhile, Aragaki Yasushi paid no mind to the others, his eyes locked firmly onto his system panel.

[Mission: Eliminate the Third Mizukage]

[Reward: Points +3000]

Woohoo! It's done!

3000 points in the bag!

Aragaki Yasushi's eyes were filled with eagerness.

Alright, since the points are in hand, what am I waiting for?

Time to pull!

Three ten-pulls!

Give it to me!

[Universal Gravitation Scroll]

[Braised Intestines]

[Dezhou Braised Chicken]

[Boiled Cabbage]

[Flashbang]

[General Tso's Chicken]

[Valmont's Cane]

[Buddha Jumps Over the Wall]

[Magic Face Cream]

[Sweet and Sour Carp]

Universal Gravitation Scroll?

Isn't this that scroll that would make Newton roll in his grave?

Aragaki Yasushi was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

In his memory, this item was similar to the Rooster Talisman, only it manipulated gravity rather than telekinesis.

Aragaki Yasushi hurriedly checked the detailed information for the Universal Gravitation Scroll.

[Universal Gravitation Scroll: Manipulate universal gravitation, allowing the user to fly.]