The ninjas present were stunned. An ordinary arm had suddenly turned into ice, and not only that, it could also become an incredibly sharp Ninja Blade. Was it ice or steel?
Zabuza was unaware of the complex emotions emanating from the surrounding ninjas.
But a sense of shock also arose in his mind.
" Ice Release?" Zabuza looked at the ice block that blocked his attack with surprise.
He was, after all, a member of Kirigakure, and he knew that Ice Release was a signature ability of the Yuki Clan.
He had fought against people who possessed Ice Release before, but he had never encountered such a solid Ice Release.
Furthermore, what puzzled him was that Ice Release was clearly an exclusive ability of the Yuki Clan within Kirigakure, so how could it appear in a member of the Light Organization? Could it be that the person in front of him was a member of the Yuki Clan?
Hozuki Mangetsu and the others around Zabuza were also astonished; they never expected the enemy to use Ice Release.
Setsugetsu, however, showed no concern for their questions and had no intention of answering Zabuza's.
However, she did have to give Zabuza's strength a little attention.
Then, Setsugetsu's indifferent gaze became slightly more serious, and the next moment, her hand, which had turned into an ice block, Zabuza's Ninja Blade.
Instantly, a chilling aura emanated from Setsugetsu's palm. In the blink of an eye, the moisture in the air condensed into ice on the blade, and countless snow-white ice blocks spread along the blade towards the hilt. In less than a second, Zabuza's hand at the hilt was about to freeze as well.
Fortunately, Zabuza's excellent combat awareness allowed him to sense the danger, and he instinctively released his Ninja Blade, letting the ice envelop the entire Ninja Blade.
Immediately afterwards, Setsugetsu squeezed her hand tightly, and with a "crash," the Ninja Blade sword, which had already turned into an ice block, shattered into countless pieces of ice.
Upon seeing this, Zabuza's eyes narrowed sharply. This was Ninja Blade crafted by a highly skilled artisan from Kirigakure, made with very special materials. Even if it couldn't compare to the Seven Ninja Blade of the Shinobi World, it was still a rare masterpiece.
How could we be so easily crushed by the enemy, like squeezing tofu? This is truly terrifying.
Setsugetsu's display of skill made him feel a great threat, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel fortunate.
Fortunately, I managed to release it quickly, otherwise I would have been crushed by the enemy like that Ninja Blade.
Moreover, not only Zabuza, but the surrounding ninjas were also shocked by Setsugetsu's move, especially Zabuza's three companions. They knew the material of Zabuza's Ninja Blade, so they were even more wary of the power of Setsugetsu Ice Release.
They even felt that the enemy's Ice Release- Ice Release techniques were several times more powerful than those of the Yuki Clan in the village.
Consequently, they now pay more attention to the people of the Light Organization.
Setsugetsu paid no attention to the thoughts of the four members of Kirigakure. After crushing Zabuza's Ninja Blade into ice shards, she slightly raised her arm, and countless ice spikes appeared from the void. Then, as Setsugetsu's arm fell, they shot out at the four members of Kirigakure in front of her.
Countless ice spikes formed an incredibly dense net in the sky, surrounding the four members of the Kirigakure.
Upon seeing this, Hozuki Mangetsu and the others' expressions instantly turned grim. They were close to Setsugetsu's position, and the number of ice spikes was enormous. At this moment, neither Taijutsu nor Ninjutsu would be able to withstand them, leaving them with no choice but to retreat.
So, the four of them Kirigakure ground with their toes and flashed to the open spaces on the left and right.
With this retreat, Setsugetsu achieved her goal.
In fact, she didn't expect that simple Ice Release would be enough to defeat Hozuki Mangetsu and the others; she just wanted Hozuki Mangetsu to step back from blocking the doorway so she could go out.
The exchange's main hall is too cramped to be used as a battleground.
Furthermore, only by reaching a vast area can one determine the true number of enemies.
So, after Hozuki Mangetsu and the others dodge, Setsugetsu and Chiryū beside him sprang into action, their figures flashing as they rushed out of the exchange hall.
Meanwhile, Hozuki Mangetsu and the others, who had dodged Setsugetsu's attack, were startled by the enemy's movements. They assumed Setsugetsu and his companions were preparing to flee, and before they could even regain their footing, they gave Setsugetsu.
Upon seeing the Kirigakure Village members chase after them, the other ninjas in the hall couldn't sit still any longer and followed the four Kirigakure Village members out of the exchange.
In an instant, the once bustling hall became deserted.
Outside the exchange was a reddish-brown open space, beyond which stretched a vast, boundless forest.
At this moment, on the open ground, the four members of Kirigakure had already surrounded Setsugetsu in a closed formation, while the other member of the Light Organization was also surrounded by ninjas from other small countries.
"You're from Kirigakure you? Why did you betray Kirigakure?" Mei Terumi asked Setsugetsu with a look of indignation. As a ninja who took it upon herself to revitalize Kirigakure, she couldn't stand anyone betraying the Kirigakure.
The fact that the person who betrayed Kirigakure was a ninja from a powerful clan and was exceptionally talented caused her even greater heartache.
"I have never belonged to Kirigakure, not before, not now, and not in the future. I belong only to the Light Organization." This was a rare reply from Setsugetsu in response to Mei Terumi's question.
However, Mei Terumi 'Kirigakure attitude towards Kirigakure only fueled her anger.
"You!" Mei Terumi Setsugetsu's rebellious words, and she was almost speechless.
Hozuki Mangetsu and Zabuza, standing to the side, were also filled with rage. Kirigakure was still their faith, the place they were loyal to, and they would never allow anyone to disrespect Kirigakure.
Kisame, who always adhered to the rules of the Kirigakure Ninja, secretly felt envious of Setsugetsu.
He admired that unwavering sense of belonging.
At least he never truly understood himself; he was always struggling with whether he was human or a weapon.
"Alright, don't say anything more to this traitor. She'll pay for her words."
Hozuki Mangetsu stopped Mei Terumi from saying anything more, his eyes flashing with a sharp, murderous intent as he looked at Setsugetsu. He had already sentenced Setsugetsu to death in his heart; no one could betray Kirigakure without paying a price.
Upon hearing Captain Hozuki Mangetsu speak, Mei Terumi didn't say anything more, only looking at Setsugetsu with regret.
The next second, Hozuki Mangetsu shouted, "Attack!"
Upon hearing Hozuki Mangetsu's command, Mei Terumi, Zabuza, and Kisame all sprang into action.
Zabuza, Zabuza nearby, quickly Hand Seals Hand Seals and whispered, " Hidden Mist Technique."
In an instant, the battlefield was shrouded in white mist, and the four members of the Kirigakure vanished from Setsugetsu's sight.
Although Kisame was somewhat envious of Setsugetsu, he was still a member of Kirigakure and naturally wouldn't hold back.
Taking advantage of the white mist as cover, he quickly Hand Seals, puffed out his chest, and then exhaled towards the ground, shouting, " Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave!"
With a "whoosh," a huge torrent of water was spewed out by Kisame, surging and suddenly appearing on the battlefield, surrounding Setsugetsu.
On the other side, after seeing that her teammates had created favorable terrain conditions, Mei Terumi puffed out her cheeks, and then a thick, reddish-brown acid spurted from her thin, dark red lips, heading straight for Setsugetsu.
" Lava Release - Lava Release: Melting Apparition Technique."
In an instant, thick white fog, raging torrents, and molten monsters that could dissolve everything enveloped Setsugetsu.
Even the powerful Kōki had to admit the Kirigakure 4's outstanding combat skills.
First, use the Kirigakure yourself and create an opportunity to defeat the enemy. Then, use the water flow to surround and bind the enemy. After that, use powerful moves to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop. Finally, leave the Mangetsu as a backup to prevent the enemy from escaping.
This tactic, which combines various different techniques into one, greatly increases the chances of winning against the enemy. It can be said that even Kage Level powerhouse would have a headache facing such a tactic. No, it should be said that they would likely be defeated by them.