Kill Ao

Kirigakure obtained some of the Uzumaki clan's legacy, the most significant of which was sealing jutsu.

Ao was precisely one of the beneficiaries.

This was also one of the reasons he was able to obtain the Byakugan; his sealing jutsu could effectively control the Byakugan's backlash.

This sealing jutsu could block the penetration and erosion of the pupil's power. It was this seal that had just allowed Ao to sense the fluctuation of Shinichi Hyuga's pupil power.

Ao had participated in sealing the Three-Tails into Rin Nohara.

For this, he was targeted by Obito Uchiha.

If not for Genji's protection, he would have long been eliminated by Obito Uchiha.

Because of this, Obito changed his plan.

That was to make Ao taste the pain of losing his loved ones.

Recently, his relatives and companions had been leaving him one by one.

His child was currently in the Ninja Academy.

Under the order of the Fourth Mizukage, the policy of Bloody Mist was implemented.

It was at this time that Ao sensed the abnormality of the Fourth Mizukage.

He began to investigate the Fourth Mizukage.

Now, seeing the Kirigakure Anbu mask on Shinichi Hyuga's face, he mistook him for someone sent by the Fourth Mizukage to monitor him.

However, when he activated his Byakugan, he saw an unbelievable scene.

Although his Byakugan was not fully unsealed at this moment, it could still exert some of its power.

It could maximize the Byakugan's ability while protecting his body from backlash.

At this moment, Shinichi Hyuga's body was like a black hole.

The Byakugan's pupil power fell upon him and was completely absorbed.

When did Kirigakure have such an Anbu ninja?

Was he specifically targeting me?

"Anbu, what does the Mizukage want? Is she trying to force me to rebel?"

Ao's face darkened, and he felt a sense of panic.

He increasingly felt the Mizukage's targeting.

Now she had actually sent such an Anbu to launch a sneak attack on him.

"Ao, I'm here to take back what's mine!"

Shinichi Hyuga was slightly stunned when he heard his words.

He had mistaken him for someone from the Fourth Mizukage.

He had unintentionally involved Obito Uchiha, that unfilial son. It seemed he had to finish this quickly.

Otherwise, the effect of killing the chicken to warn the monkeys would be greatly diminished.

Since that was the case, he might as well reveal himself.

He would completely break free from his past self. The Ajin should show their fangs in this world.

His incomplete body had limited his growth on many occasions.

It was time for a transformation.

His fingers danced, forming hand seals rapidly.

Si—Wei—Shen—Hai—Wu—Yin

"Fire Style? Great Fireball Technique?"

This made Ao stare intently at the opponent's fingers, his doubts growing.

Fire Style?

Few people in Kirigakure had mastered this ninjutsu.

This Anbu was actually using Fire Style against him.

His hands did not stop moving.

"Water Style! Water Dragon Bullet!"

He formed hand seals.

From a shallow pool of water at his feet, it surged upwards.

An ugly water dragon rose.

Sizzle sizzle~~

The Water Dragon Bullet collided with the Great Fireball Technique.

A large amount of steam billowed out.

The entire Ninja World academy was plunged into a predicament shrouded in water mist.

Although it was nearing dusk, the massive commotion caused by the two of them had already drawn the village's attention.

It sparked a wave of chaos.

A large number of footsteps were approaching from all directions.

Kirigakure, already sensitive due to Obito Uchiha controlling the Fourth Mizukage, was ignited in this very moment.

Shinichi Hyuga hid within the water mist, standing perfectly still.

The ninjas of Kirigakure excelled in the art of assassination.

Especially within thick fog, but compared to the Byakugan, it was like a minor sorcerer meeting a great one.

This was the reason why Kirigakure feared the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan; their assassination techniques were completely useless before the Hyuga clan.

The current fog-filled battlefield was one that Shinichi Hyuga had specifically created.

Ao relied on the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan.

To gain the upper hand on this battlefield, the prerequisite was to completely unseal the Byakugan.

The thick fog could also conceal his true identity.

"Eye Armor: Release!"

A low roar echoed through the thick fog.

Ao lifted the seal on his Byakugan, pushing the ability of the Byakugan to its maximum.

Now, he could clearly see who he was fighting.

He was also one-eyed and missing an arm.

"Noble Prince of Kicks—Shinichi Hyuga!"

He could not hide the shock in his heart.

Why?

He could not understand why Shinichi Hyuga would take such a huge risk to come to Kirigakure and ambush him.

Was it just to take back the Byakugan?

"Then should I call you the Byakugan Killer! Ao?"

Upon hearing his long-dormant title, Shinichi Hyuga also recalled Ao's moniker.

He had earned the title of Byakugan Killer because he hunted down the main branch of the Hyuga clan to obtain the Byakugan.

"Damn it, coming to cause trouble at a time like this!"

Hearing the other party address him this way, Ao formed a conjecture in his heart.

In his mind, Shinichi Hyuga was much easier to deal with than the hostility from the Fourth Hokage.

Did he want to take back the Byakugan?

Could a crippled man really possess such strength?

As he spoke, Ao could not help but use a tone of contempt.

"Since you've recognized me, there's no need to hide anymore. The Byakugan has been defiled by you!"

Shinichi Hyuga shook his head; it seemed Ao had a mistaken perception of his strength.

Did he think that possessing a Byakugan meant he possessed the abilities of the Hyuga clan?

He had been silent in this Ninja World for too long, and no one feared a cripple anymore.

Even Ao, who hadn't noticed the abnormalities of the Fourth Mizukage, dared to speak to him like this.

"Crescent Moon Kick!"

A powerful force erupted beneath Shinichi Hyuga's feet, crushing the ground into a large pit as a crack extended toward Ao.

His entire body shot forward.

His leg was covered in powerful chakra.

This was originally a kicking technique from karate, and in the memories of Kyogoku Makoto, it was a finishing move capable of deciding a battle.

Now, Shinichi Hyuga had improved it, combining it with Air Palm.

He compressed the air to form an Air Cannon, which also possessed the elemental damage of chakra.

"Taijutsu? You fool! Water Style: Water Cutter!"

Ao's fingers moved rapidly, a bloodthirsty glint appearing in his eyes.

Using taijutsu to counter ninjutsu—he was just like that fool who once possessed the Byakugan.

He could already see the flesh on Shinichi Hyuga's leg being sliced away, piece by piece.

A water curtain formed a protective barrier around him.

Individual water blades flew toward Shinichi Hyuga.

Hiss~~

A collision sound rang out.

"Is this taijutsu?"

He couldn't help but exclaim, why was it different from what he imagined.

In the air.

Shinichi Hyuga unleashed three kicks in mid-air, forming light blue flying birds. Wind blades formed by wind chakra surrounded the flying birds.

The two attacks collided.

Emitting a piercing sound.

The water blades were impacted by the wind blades, turning into water droplets that scattered and fell to the ground.

Bang~

Bang~

Bang~

Three Air Cannons landed on Ao's throat, chest, and groin.

Leaving hideous gashes.

The exclamation just now was his last dying words.

Ao lost his life force!