Mizukage, Release the Genjutsu

Koto Kenichi's chest heaved violently, like a wounded beast refusing to believe his own ears!

Resentment and hatred flickered in the depths of his eyes.

He stared fixedly at Elder Gen.

Although the ninjas of the Mist Village followed orders, they were also the most bloodthirsty; as long as they were displeased, defecting from the village was nothing more than a common occurrence.

And at this moment, Koto Kenichi was incredibly displeased!

"Koto Kenichi, this is for the sake of the Mist Village, for the sake of the village."

Elder Gen's voice was calm, his clouded eyes seemingly capable of seeing right through Koto Kenichi.

"Any personal feelings are not worth mentioning in the face of the Mist Village's development."

His voice was indifferent.

He was like a machine, devoid of any emotion.

But Mei Terumi was moved; she knew all too well that the old man before her had sacrificed everything for the Mist Village!

Elder Gen's three sons had died on the battlefield, and his wife had been cruelly murdered by enemies. Now, Elder Gen was a lone man who had lost everything; everything he did now was for the development and future of the Mist Village!

"Enough, Kenichi. I am willing, Lord Elder Gen!"

Mei Terumi's beautiful eyes were firm: "For the sake of the Mist Village, I am willing to make any sacrifice. Please tell me what I must do!"

Her beautiful eyes looked toward the wild figure on the battlefield.

Being with such a man might be the best choice of her life.

Or perhaps... it was the only chance she would ever have to choose.

"You will regret this sooner or later!"

Koto Kenichi's expression was ugly, and after throwing those words down, he left in a disheveled state.

But those resentful eyes were enough to make one's blood run cold.

On the battlefield.

BOOM!

Hyuga Kagami roared in excitement: "Armament Haki!"

HUM!

Not only the Great Hammer, but even his arms turned a pitch-black color, as if they were the sturdiest weapons in the world.

Terrifying blue lightning began to flicker across the Great Hammer, with electric arcs swirling around Hyuga Kagami!

It made him look like a god of thunder from the nine heavens!

"Thunder Bagua!"

He let out a roar, the muscles in his arms bulging!

His upper garment tore apart inch by inch, turning into fluttering ribbons of silk, revealing his sturdy physique, well-developed pectorals, and abdominal muscles to everyone's view!

What was even more terrifying was that Hyuga Kagami's height... was actually increasing at a speed visible to the naked eye!

He grew to one meter eighty-two!

His presence became even more imposing, his back broad and waist lean, his entire body brimming with terrifying power!

BOOM!

He brought the hammer down with a fierce smash!

"Well done! I acknowledge you!"

Karatachi Yagura laughed heartily; this battle was exhilarating, a battle between men!

Fist to flesh, without a single flashy or unnecessary move.

"Coral Palm!"

He roared, and the force of their clash destroyed the entire Mizukage Building, exposing the secret chamber within.

Hyuga Kagami flashed.

He landed inside the secret chamber of the Mizukage Building.

[Task 4: Sign in at the Mist Village Mizukage Office!]

[Task Reward: Observation Haki!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host, task completed!]

[Observation Haki: One of the three types of Haki from "One Piece," it can sharpen a person's five senses, allow one to perceive the presence and emotional changes of surrounding living beings, and can also be used to predict and avoid danger!]

HUM!

A strange power appeared in his mind, and Hyuga Kagami felt as if he had gained an extra organ, akin to a "mind's eye"!

It made his senses sharper and allowed him to predict enemy movements by observing their various subtle reactions!

"Now, my power and strength are enough to go head-to-head with a Tailed Beast."

Hyuga Kagami had a clear understanding of his own strength; under a full burst of power, he could even suppress the Three-Tails.

But this is still without me mastering Conqueror's Haki, and without the Fish-Fish Fruit being pushed to its absolute limit.

Although the system had granted him the Fish-Fish Fruit, and he could use it normally—even manifesting its power in the manner of Kaido from his memories—the development of the fruit required time.

His own growth was no different.

Is it because I've applied the power of the Fish-Fish Fruit further that I've grown taller again?

He looked at his torn clothes and couldn't help but laugh. He was now a full centimeter taller than Hatake Kakashi.

"You have earned my recognition, but you are no match for me!" Karatachi Yagura stared coldly at Hyuga Kagami. "However, because of your strength, I will at least leave your corpse intact!"

As ninjas, they were enemies. He would never make the mistake of sparing his opponent's life.

"I'm afraid you no longer have that opportunity." Hyuga Kagami looked down at Karatachi Yagura from his superior position, his Byakugan activating in an instant.

Byakugan: Genjutsu Release!

The Byakugan could perceive the flow of chakra within a person's body; therefore, he could see through the genjutsu Uchiha Obito had placed upon Karatachi Yagura at a single glance.

Hum!

As the genjutsu was dispelled, the ferocity and malice on Karatachi Yagura's face gradually faded. The crimson chakra enveloping his body vanished, and he reverted to his human form. He swayed, his face filled with disbelief and suspicion. It was the look of a man who thought, I wanted to fight you like a real man, yet you resorted to a sneak attack!

"The sign-in reward has been obtained; only a fool would keep fighting you." Hyuga Kagami's expression remained indifferent.

He watched as Karatachi Yagura's body trembled, his eyes gradually clearing until they became gentle and refined, like those of a gentleman. The Mizukage's face was pale as he looked at the countless Mist Village ninjas before him, and at the wary, defensive posture of Elder Gen.

"Elder Gen, what happened?" Karatachi Yagura's brows furrowed tightly. "Why are you all here, and why has the Mizukage Building been destroyed?"

His expression darkened, yet even with the building in ruins, he no longer possessed that savage, violent aura from moments ago. Suddenly, his expression shifted!

"I remember now... I encountered a man wearing a Spiral Mask, and after he used genjutsu to control me..."

Karatachi Yagura's face became incredibly unsightly and pained. He covered his face like a sinner, his entire body trembling. "I... I controlled the Mist Village through wicked means, turning it into the Village of the Bloody Mist. All of this is my fault!"

He was filled with agony, unable to forgive himself. Elder Gen sighed, slowly stepped forward, and turned to bow deeply to Hyuga Kagami. "Mr. Hyuga, thank you for everything you have done for the Mist Village. From this day forward, the Mist Village shall be Konoha's most steadfast ally! You have worked hard; please, go and rest."

Swish! Swish!

The sound of wind being cut echoed through the air. Two Mist Village ninjas appeared to guide Hyuga Kagami and his group to their quarters. This was a dismissal, as what would follow were the secrets—and the shame—of the Mist Village. As the Mizukage, he had been controlled by someone for years!

"Elder Gen, I think you've misspoken, haven't you?" Hyuga Kagami raised an eyebrow, his gaze as majestic as a dragon. He looked down at Elder Gen from his height. "We haven't settled the account for the way you schemed against us yet!"

Heh. He hadn't forgotten how the Mist ninjas had stood by and watched earlier. This old bastard was truly insidious.

Suddenly, the air turned frigid! All the Mist Village ninjas looked at Hyuga Kagami in disbelief, their gazes gradually turning icy.