After resolving the issue of the Fourth, everyone dispersed.
Mangetsu left alone, preparing to return home. Halfway there, a hand suddenly appeared from behind and grabbed his shoulder.
Buzz...
The space rippled with Uzumaki energy, beginning to absorb the Mangetsu's body.
Splash...
The Mangetsu's body transformed into a puddle of clear water that splashed onto the ground, then quickly disappeared, reforming into a human form a short distance away.
"Did you turn your body into water?"
Obito clenched his fist, knowing full well that the kid in front of him was a troublesome individual, a famous child prodigy from Kirigakure.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
He fired a barrage of high-pressure water droplets from his fingertips at the enemy, but the droplets caused no damage and passed right through Obito's body.
"This guy who suddenly appeared has similar abilities to mine?"
Mangetsu was shocked; his water-transformation ability could also allow similar attacks to pass through his body.
"In that case, let's try this trick."
He reached into his ninja tool pouch, pulled out a scroll, unfolded it in front of him, and a large needle-like weapon appeared in his hand.
Swish swish swish...
As the figure moved swiftly, steel wires surrounded them, and finally, under the Mangetsu, the net was pulled in and the wires were pulled together.
"Long Sword Ninja Art: Earth Spider - Sewing"
The crisscrossing grid of wires came from all directions, swarming towards Obito's body, leaving him no room to escape.
The target was not cut into pieces, but passed through the wire mesh like a shadow.
"You passed through again? It seems to be able to avoid both Ninjutsu and physical attacks at the same time."
Mangetsu reacted quickly, putting away the Nuibari and switching to a wide-bladed cleaver, with the word 'explosion' printed on one side of the broad blade.
Blast Sword: Shibuki - This skill summons Explosive Tag during a slash, dealing secondary damage to enemies.
Instead of making pointless probes, they immediately unleashed their full set of trump cards.
" Blast Sword Technique - Severe Strangulation and Death"
The scroll covered with Explosive Tag rapidly extended from the blade, forming a circle around Obito, and then detonated simultaneously.
Boom boom boom...
The large-scale, carpet-bombing attack was incredibly destructive and lasted for several minutes.
After the Kakkō subsided, Obito appeared unharmed at the center of the explosion, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"A genius capable of wielding seven Ninja Blade skillfully—you must not be allowed to live!"
Having controlled the Fourth Mizukage for several years, he knew a great deal about the secrets of Kirigakure. His original plan was to slowly kill these people, but now his Genjutsu has been broken.
Leaving in such a disgraceful manner is not his style.
"Oh no, I'm in big trouble."
Mangetsu's heart sank. There was no need to take out the other swords to test them. "Hopefully, the explosion just now was heard by the Fourth."
Splash...
An iron chain appeared in Obito's hand, and he lunged at Mangetsu in a flash.
His body pierced through the bodies of the Blast Sword and the Mangetsu in succession, the iron chains tightened, binding him.
Mangetsu immediately activated his Hydrification Technique, attempting to have the chains pierce through his body. However, he was unaware that his weakness had already been discovered by his enemy.
Sizzle... Sizzle...
The blue electric current quickly traveled along the iron chain to the Mangetsu's body.
"Ah... ah..."
Mangetsu let out a scream, unable to even maintain a basic human form; the Hozuki Clan feared Lightning Release the most.
A ninja's personal information is a core secret; once leaked, they will be instantly killed when they encounter an opponent.
"Hmph, a genius like you, only death would put people at ease, huh?"
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
A dense barrage of fine needles rained down from the sky, followed by a blast of scorching white mist that instantly melted and snapped the iron chain in his hand.
The transmission of Lightning Release was thus interrupted.
"You bastard, how dare you show your face!" Karatachi Yagura stood on the rooftop next to him, holding his scepter, his eyes blazing with fury.
Mei Terumi emerged from the street corner with Ao, saying, "This is the guy who controlled the Fourth, isn't he?"
Ao nodded and replied, "Yes, it's the Sharingan."
"Oh? You've been found out. Looks like you've really learned your lesson," Obito teased.
Click...
The sound of cracking tiles came from the roof. Karatachi Yagura went berserk and entered his Tailed Beast Transformation form, facing the guy who had been controlling him to do all sorts of evil.
He only wanted to kill the other person immediately to wash away the shame.
In this state, Karatachi Yagura's speed was astonishing; in the blink of an eye, he was in front of Obito, and slapped him down with a palm strike.
There's no doubt they missed their target.
"It's useless, I know your techniques inside and out." Obito's eyes were full of mockery towards Karatachi Yagura, deliberately provoking him with his words.
" Fourth, don't fall for his tricks. This guy just wants to use you to destroy the village."
Mei Terumi reminded him while activating her Kekkei Genkai, " Boil Release: Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique ".
The corrosive, high-temperature steam spread rapidly, immediately alerting the Obito.
To avoid being harmed by this indiscriminate steam attack, one must maintain a state of complete etherealness at all times.
"He doesn't seem to be able to penetrate your attacks like he does with others," Qing said.
Mei Terumi nodded. "I noticed. This guy's abilities aren't as invincible as they seem. Let's take Mangetsu and stay away."
"Clear."
Ao flashed to Hozuki Mangetsu's side, picked up the half-dead Mangetsu, and left the battlefield.
Karatachi Yagura in his Tailed Beast Transformation, is relentlessly pursuing and attacking Obito, but his attacks repeatedly fail.
Puff puff puff...
Mei Terumi began to unleash a torrent of corrosive acid mist, regardless of her Chakra limits, which completely permeated the surrounding area, melting and collapsing buildings along the streets.
Until a certain moment: Coral Palm!
Click...
This time, Obito's body failed to dodge Karatachi Yagura's attack, and coral began to grow on his body, quickly spreading all over.
Mei Terumi seized the opportunity swiftly; without even forming hand seals, she opened her mouth and unleashed a water dragon, unleashing " Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Rumble...
The water dragon crashed headfirst into Obito's mask, which was encased and held in Obito by coral. After the water flow dissipated, the spot was empty.
Ripples spread through the air, Obito a mask, reappeared.
call out...
Karatachi Yagura concentrated a red laser and swept it across Obito's body, but it was still penetrated.
"What's going on? It's not working again!" Qing wondered to himself as he watched from a distance.
Mei Terumi continued to create Boil Release acid mist, forcing Obito to maintain his Hollowfication state at all times, an intention that was quickly discovered by him.
"Damn woman, she's pretty perceptive."
After dodging another attack, Obito said, "I'll let you off this time, but I'll be back sooner or later."
After saying that, his body completely disappeared.
"They're already gone? That guy is really strange." Mei Terumi's face was grave; the enemy was far too terrifying.
"Damn it!" Karatachi Yagura cursed indignantly.
After Tailed Beast Transformation, his attacks became extremely destructive, which hampered his movements in the village, making him fight in a very frustrating way.
" Fourth, this guy shouldn't dare to come again for a while, but we can't let our guard down. We should assign more sensory-type ninjas to the patrol teams."
"Yes, that's the only way." Karatachi Yagura nodded.
He was tricked last time and fell into their trap; he won't be fooled again.
After leaving Kirigakure, Obito reunited with Black and White Zetsu.
"It failed?"
"Yes, they're very vigilant now, making it difficult to strike."
"Heh... Anyone who went through something like that would be extremely wary," Black Zetsu replied.
"What is Kisame doing right now?"
White Zetsu said, quite puzzled, "After he left the village, he started cleaning up spies from other countries. He's already defected himself, it's completely incomprehensible."
"He used to be a cleaner in the Kirigakure's intelligence department, so he might have information about the identities of some spies," Black Zetsu guessed.
Obito, however, said, "He's probably saying goodbye to the past. We don't need to worry about it."
What are your plans for him?
"Let him team up with Itachi."
"But Itachi's partner is Juzo Biwa, Pain probably won't agree."
"Then let Juzo Biwa die. I don't trust Itachi; I need to replace him with one of my own people to monitor him."
What are your plans?
"Hmph, the old method. Juzo Biwa and Itachi happen to be in charge of missions around the Land of Water, right? Let's find someone to give them a commission."
"Understood, I'll get on it."
That morning, it was snowing heavily and unusually cold.
Zabuza ended up in a small town not far from Kirigakure.
Having failed to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage, he had nowhere to go and could only wander aimlessly, becoming a street thug.
In the future, I may have to rely on taking on some shady jobs to earn a meager living.
At that moment, he noticed a small child sitting on the bridge, his eyes glazed over, clearly showing signs of emotional trauma.
"A brat like you, unwanted by anyone, will end up lying dead in the streets," Zabuza remarked.
Unexpectedly, the child looked up at Zabuza and replied Zabuza, "My brother and I... have the same look in our eyes."
Zabuza a moment of silence, he asked, "Kid, do you want someone to need you? Someone who would give everything for me?"
The child did not immediately agree, but instead stretched out his hand, and a cluster of icicles spread across his palm.
"Because of this ability, my parents are terrified of me. They are so afraid of me that they even want to kill me. Is that okay?"
"That kind of thing is completely irrelevant. What's your name?"
"White!"
" Zabuza Momochi, from this day forward, your power belongs to me. Be my tool."
Bai stood up excitedly upon hearing this. It turned out that there really were people in this world who weren't afraid of his abilities, and that he too could be needed by others.
"Yes, I'm willing to be a tool in Zabuza -san's hands."
Come with me.
Two figures, one large and one small, slowly disappeared into the vast expanse of white snow.