Eight Gates of the Gate of Death, Open!

The entire beach was deathly silent.

The remaining four Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist grew increasingly panicked as they watched Might Duy weeping bitterly across from them.

Taking advantage of Might Duy's emotional state and momentary lapse in concentration, Kushimaru Kuriarare's eyes flashed with murderous intent. His five fingers flew across the paper, and the long sword and Nuibari instantly straightened. Countless fine steel wires, carrying a chilling glint, shot out from the ground and locked onto Might Duy's limbs.

The Nuibari, imbued with extreme killing intent, launched a surprise attack on Might Duy.

Just as the threads were about to entangle him, Might Duy's hair stood on end. His extreme combat instincts allowed him to instantly detect this deadly threat.

Without even turning around, he casually swung his right arm, delivering a simple, precise straight punch to the tip of the scalpel used for Nuibari.

Clang--!

As the ear-piercing metallic clang rang out, Kushimaru Kuriarare felt an overwhelming, brute force surge through his body along the steel wire of the Nuibari, numbing his arms and causing him to freeze in place. His surprise attack was thus easily countered.

Having done all this, Might Duy a light step back, landed steadily, and his expression turned completely cold.

Upon seeing this, the Suikazan Fuguki on the opposite side panicked completely.

The green-skinned monster opposite him only needed two moves to knock one of his companions unconscious and the other half-crippled; now, with a single, ordinary punch, he easily neutralized Kushimaru Kuriarare's Nuibari attack. Is this guy even human?

With this thought in mind, he no longer cared about concealing his identity, about launching a sneak attack, or about the mission.

Then, his Chakra suddenly erupted, and his hands quickly Hand Seals: "Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a torrent of water rose from the ground, transforming into a massive wave that swept across the entire beach and crashed down on Might Duy.

Almost simultaneously, Raiga Kurosuki's expression hardened. He gripped his Lightning Blade tightly with both hands, leaped into the surging waves, and plunged both blades fiercely into the water.

Lightning Release: Lightning Gate!

As soon as he finished speaking, a crackling sound of electricity rang out, and a violent burst of lightning instantly filled the entire wave of water.

Water is an excellent conductor of lightning. Arcs of lightning burst and surged wildly along the raging waves, creating a scene of thunder and lightning amidst the vast water. In an instant, the entire coastline was ablaze with white light, the water surged, and lightning crackled. The combined attack of water and lightning completely sealed off Might Duy's escape route.

Seeing this, Jinin Akebino stopped watching and Kabutowari with both hands, his murderous aura surging, ready to finish off the attacker at any moment.

The four surrounded the area, their Water Release covering the entire field, their Lightning Release locking onto the target area, and their Ninja Blade waiting for the perfect finishing blow.

Despite facing certain death, Might Duy remained calm, but the killing intent in his eyes grew stronger.

"It seems you need a profound lesson!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his chest heaved violently, and his blood and qi seemed to boil over.

"Eight Gates of the Gate of Death - Sixth Gate, Gate of View, Open!"

Boom--!!

A torrent of scalding, crimson steam burst forth from every pore of his body!

All the meridians in his body bulged, and bulging blue veins stretched across his neck, arms, and chest. His entire skin instantly became flushed red with blood, and his physical strength increased several times over.

A fierce wind suddenly swept around him, causing the surrounding water to churn and surge.

This is the ultimate sense of oppression brought about by pure Taijutsu.

This is the terrifying form of the Eight Gates of the Gate of Death after the forbidden human technique is unleashed.

At this moment, Might Duy a fierce aura and boundless fighting spirit. The heat emanating from his body distorted the air, and his eyes were sharp as blades, filled with killing intent.

Seeing this, Suikazan Fuguki's pupils suddenly contracted, and for the first time, he felt an extreme fear in his heart.

"What... what kind of Chakra is this?"

Before he could finish speaking and before anyone could react, Might Duy's figure instantly blurred from his spot, his speed so fast that it was impossible for the naked eye to catch it.

The next second—bang!

A brutal side kick landed precisely on Kushimaru Kuriarare's chest.

"Holy crap!"

The crisp sound of bones cracking echoed along the coast. Kushimaru Kuriarare, crashing into the surging sea. He was instantly swallowed by the giant waves and sank into the deep sea, his fate unknown.

After taking down one of them, Might Duy's offensive continued unabated. He moved with the speed of thunder, facing the Jinin Akebino who was swinging his Kabutowari at him.

"Bang!" A fist slammed directly into the thick blade.

With the force of the shock, Jinin Akebino's arms went numb instantly, his tiger's mouth split open and bled, and his whole body staggered backward, carving two deep furrows in the beach beneath his feet.

Before he could regain his footing, Might Duy's arms flew back and forth, and countless scorching fist shadows appeared around him.

"Morning Peacock!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh--!

As soon as he finished speaking, countless dense fist shadows carrying high-temperature steam poured down like fiery feathers from the sky.

Then Kakkō, powerful energy, and heat waves intertwined and densely covered the entire beach.

The crackling and popping sounds continued incessantly!

Jinin Akebino and Raiga Kurosuki were instantly engulfed by the sky full of Morning Peacock Flames. They suffered countless heavy blows, screamed repeatedly, and were sent flying backward in a sorry state. Their bodies were covered with wounds, and they were completely unable to fight anymore!

In just a few breaths, three of the Sound Four were besieging Might Duy were crippled!

Only the Suikazan Fuguki remained, standing alone on the crest of the wave. At this moment, his face was ashen, and his body was ice-cold! He was utterly terrified!

Utter fear overwhelmed his mind!

The green-skinned monsters on the other side aren't human at all; this isn't a battle! It's a one-sided, crushing massacre!

"Damn it!!"

With this thought in mind, the Suikazan Fuguki dared not linger any longer and rapidly Hand Seals!

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!!"

Then a massive water dragon roared forth and crashed into Might Duy as a final barrier.

As soon as the Technique Formula was completed, he turned around without hesitation and, with all his might, frantically ran towards the distant sea!

All he wanted to do now was run! Escape this inhuman monster!

Mr. Pleasure Boat, come pick me up!

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On the shore, Might Duy watched the fleeing figure of Suikazan Fuguki, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Now you're scared? Want to run away?"

"Heh, how could I let such a victory slip away when it's delivered right to my doorstep?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stomped his foot heavily!

Boom! The sand beneath their feet collapsed and cracked!

Using the terrifying explosive power of the Eight Gates of the Gate of Death, Might Duy stepped through the air, walking on air!

His figure streaked across the sky like a meteor, instantly traversing tens of meters of sea surface!

The next second, he stood directly in front of Suikazan Fuguki!

The wind howled, his green clothes fluttered, and the green and red steam lingered, creating an oppressive atmosphere that firmly blocked his path!

"Where do you think you're going, Kirigakure ninja?"

A simple sentence, cruel and domineering, relentlessly crushed the Fuguki's heart!

Upon hearing this, the Suikazan Fuguki froze, cold sweat poured down his back, his pupils trembled violently, and his throat bobbed, too terrified to utter a single word!

In an instant, utter despair completely enveloped his heart!

Seeing this, Might Duy's eyes were indifferent as he spoke in a deep voice, "It seems you have no last words to say."

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud bang followed!

A powerful and devastating ultimate punch landed squarely on Suikazan Fuguki's chest!

With a muffled groan, his flesh instantly tore apart!

Thus, Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist and the leader of the Kirigakure's expedition, perished on the spot at sea!

On a small, unaccompanied boat in the distant open sea.

The Mr. Pleasure Boat stared blankly at the fierce battle raging on the shore, amidst the deafening Kakkō and thunderous roar, completely stunned.

"The fight is so intense?"

"They've only just landed and they're already at war... Looks like they've been completely exposed!"

Upon realizing this, he felt a chill run down his spine and dared not linger there any longer.

"Never mind! The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist all experts. I just need to wait until they release the signal flare before coming to their aid."

"Our priority now is to evacuate this area and save our lives!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the rudder turned, and the small boat sped off at full speed, fleeing into the open sea without looking back, completely away from the coast of the Land of Fire.