"How's it going?"
" The Fourth has returned to the village, and he seems to be injured. The Anbu are all gone," Ao said.
Upon Mei Terumi's heart stirred, and she said, "That Fuguki is quite capable; he actually managed to take down the Fourth's Anbu."
"Now is the perfect time to make a move."
Mei Terumi stood up and said, "There's no time to lose. I'm going to see Genji. You tell the others to get ready."
"Clear."
That evening, the Mizukage Building issued a notice:
The head of the intelligence department, Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, colluded with foreign enemies to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage and was executed.
Demon of the Hidden Mist of the Zabuza Momochi, participated in this rebellion and fled the village. He will be dealt with by the Hunter-nin Unit.
The village, which had just begun to calm down, was on edge again.
The Fourth Mizukage had just promised them to stop causing trouble when he turned around and killed the Fuguki, plunging everyone into panic.
That evening, after finishing his official business, Karatachi Yagura returned to his residence and immediately sensed something was wrong as soon as he entered the courtyard.
The fog inside the courtyard was much thicker than the fog outside.
"Is this the Hidden Mist Technique? Come out, I've already spotted you."
" Fourth, you're as vigilant as ever, even when you're under the influence of Genjutsu."
Mei Terumi emerged with Ao and Mangetsu, while the others formed a perimeter around them.
"Your Anbu guards are all dead; now no one in the village will stand by you."
" Byakugan!" Qing activated his Byakugan, looked around, and then shook his head.
Mei Terumi's lips curled into a smile. "It seems the guy who was manipulating you behind the scenes has given up on you. Just surrender obediently."
"I don't understand what you're talking about. Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Fuguki and Zabuza?" Karatachi Yagura said.
Mei Terumi said, "At this point, there's no need to pretend anymore. We already knew you were being controlled."
Upon hearing this, Karatachi Yagura held his scepter horizontally in front of him, as if preparing to fight to the death.
"Looks like you're prepared to resist to the end. Make your move!"
At this moment, in a secret room deep within the mansion, Obito and Zetsu appeared.
"Oh dear... we've finally been discovered." White Zetsu sighed.
Black Zetsu said, "I didn't expect that guy to have the Byakugan? That was close."
"It must have been stolen from a member of the Hyuga Main Family during the Third Shinobi World War; I didn't expect it to be hidden until now."
"I'm afraid we can't stay here any longer. What should we do next?"
Obito said nonchalantly, "We've already gathered information on the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails. Since they've discovered us, we have no choice but to retreat for now."
The next key point is to completely control Akatsuki.
" Aoki Tsuki has become an obstacle for us; we must find a way to get rid of him," Black Zetsu suggested.
"That's true, but we still need to wait for the right opportunity."
Obito nodded, thinking to himself, 'If Itachi knew he had a live Uchiha in his hands, he would definitely try to eliminate him.'
Given Uchiha Itachi's style of doing things, he would never allow the truth about the massacre of his clan to be known by too many people.
At the Fourth Mizukage's residence, the two sides were already engaged in fierce combat.
Tactical plan: Mangetsu is the main attacker, Mei Terumi is responsible for countering Karatachi Yagura's Water Release Ninjutsu, creating an opportunity for Mangetsu to deliver the final blow.
Ao, a sensory-type ninja, stood guard in the surrounding area.
" Water Gun Technique "
Condensing water at the fingertips and firing it at high speed like a bullet—this is a secret technique passed down through the Hozuki Clan.
puff...
Karatachi Yagura was very adept at dealing with this kind of move, condensing a round water ball in front of him to block it, unaware that this move played right into Mangetsu's hands.
He grabbed the hilt of the knife behind his back. " Hiramekarei - Liberation!"
Gas emitted from the round holes of the flounder's eyes gathers into a ball of Chakra light, which is released in an instant, creating a super-powerful explosive impact.
BOOM!!
Karatachi Yagura was sent flying by Hiramekarei's powerful force, spitting blood from his mouth and turning deathly pale.
He was stabbed during the day, and then came back at night.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique
Mei Terumi immediately coordinated to create a water dragon, taking the opportunity to finish off Karatachi Yagura was lying on the ground.
Rumble...
A large puddle appeared on the spot, but Karatachi Yagura was nowhere to be seen. He used Water Clone to dodge and then moved to the side to launch a counterattack.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Water Release: Senbon of Mist and Rain
Mangetsu's body quickly turned into water, neutralizing Senbon's attack. Mei Terumi used Water Formation Wall to defend herself, then exhaled white mist from her mouth.
" Boil Release: Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique "
A highly corrosive, high-temperature acid mist enveloped Karatachi Yagura, but was broken by the latter using Wind Release.
" Wind Release: After the Typhoon Passes"
This technique was developed by Karatachi Yagura specifically to counter the people of Kirigakure, and it is extremely effective.
Mei Terumi then quickly changed tactics, switching to acid for a wide-range attack.
" Lava Release: Lava Release: Melting Apparition Technique "
A massive amount of yellow acid surged in from all directions, blocking all escape routes.
Rumble...
A wave of water several meters in diameter descended from the sky, and the circular column of water enveloped Karatachi Yagura, isolating him from the attack.
This guy actually thought of using the " Great Waterfall Technique " on himself.
The massive flow of water diluted the acid that had been engulfing them and carried it away.
puff...
A blue Chakra- formed arc-shaped blade swept across, slicing the massive water column and the central Karatachi Yagura, in two.
" Blood Mist Swordsmanship - Body Slash"
The water was clear and not bloody at all; Karatachi Yagura once again used his Water Clone to dodge the attack.
"Over here!" Qing hurriedly reminded him.
Mei Terumi gestured towards the Mangetsu and quickly Hand Seals: " Water Release: Water Formation Pillar "
The massive flow of water completely enveloped Karatachi Yagura.
Mangetsu plunged into the water and disappeared, then suddenly reappeared in front of Karatachi Yagura, brandishing Hiramekarei that was larger than a door and slamming it down on his head.
" Blood Mist Swordsmanship - Skin Guide"
Rumble...
As the water receded, a large, deep crater was created in the ground.
As the largest of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, its size and weight increase rapidly with the infusion of Chakra, and it is also the only ranged weapon.
Just as Karatachi Yagura dodged the attack, he discovered that Mei Terumi had taken the opportunity to sneak up behind him and launch a surprise attack.
" Water Fang Blade "
He conjures a high-speed spinning water blade in his hand as a weapon and launches a close-range thrust.
Bang...
At the critical moment Karatachi Yagura swung his scepter in front of him, blocking the attack, but the impact sent him staggering backward.
"A great opportunity!"
The Mangetsu then activated Hiramekarei's chest-opening function, causing the sword to continuously accumulate Chakra during the battle.
Simply separate the two flounders (or flounders) and aim them at the enemy.
" Blood Mist Swordsmanship - Bone Pulling"
Chakra, compressed through the twin blades, burst forth in blade-shaped beams of light, piercing every joint of Karatachi Yagura's body with lightning speed.
Puff puff puff...
"Aaaaaah..." Karatachi Yagura let out a painful howl, his entire body sealed by light spikes and unable to move.
Mei Terumi hurriedly shouted, "Now, Ao!"
"They've arrived."
Qingli leaped to Karatachi Yagura's side, activating his Byakugan to lock onto the interference points in his brain.
"Ordinary Genjutsu would be dispelled passively under intense pain, but the Fourth showed no reaction whatsoever. This cannot be dispelled by ordinary means."
With this in mind, Qing did not blindly try it, but continued to scan along the Chakra meridians.
When they reached the abdomen, they finally made a new discovery.
"Is this... Sealing Jutsu for Tailed Beast? No wonder the Fourth couldn't break the Genjutsu on his own."
The sealing techniques for the Tailed Beast are secrets in every village. To prepare for all possible situations, Aohachi had already been granted permission to learn the Sealing Jutsu for the Three-Tails in advance.
" Sealing Jutsu - Release"
Chakra gathered in his fingers, and he pressed it against the area covered by the Sealing Jutsu, disrupting the Chakra circulation structure within.
Buzz...
Black runes appeared, and the red Tailed Beast Chakra instantly broke through the seal, dyeing the runes crimson.
The link between the Tailed Beast and its host was re-established, expelling the foreign Chakra that had been lurking in the brain. The red Tailed Beast Cloak now covered Karatachi Yagura's body.
"Did it work?" Mei Terumi asked nervously.
Cold sweat beaded on Qing's forehead, and he nodded subconsciously. "It should be, that's the power of the Three-Tails, no doubt about it."
If this fails, it will be a disaster. The Fourth, who has unleashed the power of the Tailed Beast, is a completely different story; he could raze a village to the ground.
"Sigh, it just doesn't seem very reliable." Mangetsu took out her water glass and took a sip.
Holding Hiramekarei, he resembled an elegant chef, employing the so-called Blood Mist Swordsmanship, also known as the Fish-Killing Swordsmanship: body slicing, skin pulling, and bone pulling.
Fortunately, after a struggle, the Tailed Beast Cloak on Karatachi Yagura came off.
"Damn it, he actually...!!"
Clearly, he had a vague memory of what had happened over the past few years, knowing that he had been manipulated and almost destroyed Kirigakure.
Mei Terumi and the others exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with joy.
At this moment, a group of people walked in from outside the door. The one in the lead was an old man leaning on a cane, who was none other than Genji of Kirigakure.
" Fourth, you've finally come to your senses."
"I'm sorry, thank you all for your hard work over the years," Karatachi Yagura said slowly, looking at everyone.
He was once nominated as the Mizukage because of his outstanding abilities, but unexpectedly, instead of leading Kirigakure to prosperity, he caused a series of tragedies.
" Fourth, do you remember who cast the Genjutsu on you?" Mei Terumi asked curiously.
"It's the Sharingan."
" Uchiha? But the Uchiha has been wiped out."
Genji said, "This matter is not so simple. Genjutsu that even the Fourth, Perfect Jinchuriki, couldn't break is not something an ordinary Sharingan can do."
"I know someone who could do ' Body Flicker Shisui,' but he's long dead," Qing replied.
"Could there be other survivors from the Uchiha? What a terrifying clan."
Everyone can only speculate blindly; without concrete evidence, Konoha won't admit it.
"The village has suffered greatly during this period and needs to recuperate. It is not advisable to publicize the matter of the Fourth being under Genjutsu," Genji suggested.
If this gets out, it will be a heavy blow to the reputation of Kirigakure.
It's even more ridiculous than the disappearance of the Third Kazekage.
"Understood!" everyone replied.