Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

The Third Mizukage's usually impassive, poker face broke down in an instant.

Or rather, his so-called ability to keep his emotions hidden is mainly due to his naturally small eyes, so you generally can't see any changes in his gaze. As long as he doesn't speak, he appears very composed...

Although in these years.

The Third Mizukage would sometimes lose his temper and yell in his office, or complain to Nakamaro and Genshi in private, because he couldn't handle the pressure in the Blood Mist Village.

However, he still pretended to be in complete control in front of most of the Kirigakure ninja.

But now, everyone can see that the Third Mizukage's emotions are off...

His squinty eyes widened!

"We've been ambushed?"

"Has Hiruzen Sarutobi gone mad?!" The Third Mizukage and the two dead ruthless duo immediately shared the same thought.

The Third Mizukage was criticized by Hozuki Gengetsu Rui as an amateur when it came to warfare.

But he was, after all, a powerful figure who emerged from the Warring States period. Even though the isolation and the Blood Mist had dulled his mind, he still understood some basic principles of warfare…

Logically speaking, launching a full-scale attack is not advisable.

However, the Third Mizukage did this because Konoha was surrounded on all sides, and Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't spare any manpower to launch an effective ambush against Kirigakure...

Moreover, even the Third Mizukage had no choice. If he didn't bring more people with him, the village where strange noises had already started while he was away fighting might run into trouble.

"Lord Mizukage!"

The Watermelon Pufferfish Demon immediately understood the other party's thoughts; its obese body trembled, and its voice was trembling with tears:

"We were ambushed by the Third Hokage alone..."

"He used a terrifying combination of ninjutsu attacks, clad in black armor and wielding a blood-red halberd tens of meters long, single-handedly piercing through our elite army's formation..."

"I fought him fiercely, but my other brothers covered my retreat with their lives, allowing me to deliver the intelligence to you!"

"Muri Jinpachi, Kurikami Kushimaru, Kurosuki Raiga, Tsubasa Norito..." Suigetsuyama Fuguki looked around, not finding Hibiki Juzo, and swallowed hard.

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, except for me, should all be dead in battle!"

"Lord Mizukage, I have no face to live any longer. I will now commit suicide!"

Having said that, Suigetsu Hobutsu picked up a kunai and held it across his neck, about to stab it in hard...

boom! !

With a single slap, the Third Mizukage, along with his men and kunai, knocked Suigetsu Hozuki to the ground, and roared in fury:

"If you want to die, go die on the front lines!"

The Water Spinach Pufferfish rolled twice in its round shape, then got up and said, "Yes, Mizukage-sama!"

But he felt a little relieved at that moment.

Alright, at least he won't be killed by the Third Mizukage now...

Otherwise, as the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, with everyone else dead and him the only survivor, the Third Mizukage's unstable mental state might lead him to do something...

This is the survival wisdom of the veterans in the Misty Blood Mist Village.

"Is Hiruzen Sarutobi really that powerful?"

"He did have some reputation before, but he hasn't fought in so many years. Konoha isn't the Village of Blood and Mist, so as a Hokage, he shouldn't have many opportunities for real combat..."

"Coming in person, they must be in a hurry!"

Even now, the Third Mizukage is still unable to extricate himself from the logic of "Konoha's internal collapse".

The fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi ambushed the elite Kirigakure forces alone further corroborates this point.

"Lord Mizukage, although the losses are heavy, the problem isn't too serious..."

The aged voice of Master Yuan rang out:

"Konoha is facing four fronts simultaneously, and Takigakure has also joined the war. Even with Amegakure joining in, their forces are stretched thin..."

"The original Hanzo was quite a figure, but he later lost his ambition and has remained silent in the ninja world for many years, leaving the village..." Master Yuan paused.

He meant that Hanzo had also completely sealed off Amegakure at that time.

Leaders in the ninja world who engage in similar behavior have generally lost their ambition and are only concerned with maintaining their limited power.

Generally speaking, in the ninja world, a strong person's strength fluctuates greatly depending on their willpower.

But Genji's mind raced; he felt that saying this would cause the Third Mizukage to misunderstand...

The Mist Hideout in the Blood Mist Village is much more heavily sealed off than the Rain Hideout.

"In short, Hanzo can't offer Konoha much help, and the quality of Amegakure's ninjas is also low, consisting of only a handful of them, far inferior to Takigakure, which possesses tailed beasts..."

Master Yuan analyzed the situation rationally.

Actually, what he said isn't entirely wrong, but the problem is that the database is a bit outdated...

Under normal circumstances, even if a Yuan Master had access to intelligence from several years ago, it wouldn't be a problem.

Because both Amegakure and Hanzo are already in a stage where their fates are predictable...

The transformation from dragon to snake is an extremely rare event.

But what Master Yuan didn't know was...

Konoha's biotechnology combined with the Will of Fire has such power that it can reverse Hanzo's physical condition and will!

With the Kirigakure network being cut off and Madara Uchiha forcibly covering the Kirigakure's regional network, the various forms of information infiltration led by Akuma and Black Zetsu over the past two years have created an information cocoon for the Yuan Shi and the Third Mizukage.

"Therefore, even if our initial forces are hit, we still maintain a firm advantage."

Master Yuan's gaze was calm and steady as he spoke slowly and deliberately:

"Lord Mizukage, why don't we switch from the vanguard to the rearguard and retreat to the coastline to reorganize the troops' discipline and calm the ninjas down? These routs are affecting morale in the battle."

"Once the subsequent combat troops are replenished, we will slowly resume our advance."

"Near the ocean, that's your advantageous terrain. The Heavenly Blessing of Kirigakure has further refined your control over the Tailed Beasts. With two Tailed Beasts and the sea's geographical advantage, I doubt Hiruzen Sarutobi would dare come!"

The Third Mizukage was proficient in almost all water-style techniques.

Furthermore, unlike the usual style of Kirigakure, he is also a very skilled illusionist!

His skill far surpasses that of ordinary three-tomoe Uchiha!

Therefore, although the Third Mizukage was not a Jinchūriki, he was able to firmly control the Three-Tails from outside his body through his own genjutsu and methods passed down in his family…

Furthermore, with the help of Kaguya's third son, who wished to remain anonymous, some of the Six-Tails' weaknesses were cleverly revealed to the Third Mizukage.

This is a clever little trick by Black Zetsu...

Because it figured it out!

Madara, the reincarnation of Indra, is not only more talented than any previous generation, but also has a brain that surpasses any generation, and even his left and right brains fight each other... Although he keeps chanting Infinite Tsukuyomi, what he does is like using external force to promote the development of Konoha, which makes Black Zetsu almost faint... What's the point of collecting tailed beasts?

Even if you summon the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, you're still useless!

But this also gave Black Zetsu another brilliant idea.

While helping Hiruzen Sarutobi strengthen his body and strive to replace the Gedo Mazo as soon as possible, Black Zetsu decided to follow Madara Uchiha's strange feelings for Konoha and let Hiruzen Sarutobi come into contact with as many tailed beasts as possible!

Because its own recollection of the Bloodline Limit technique clearly indicates that it requires various Tailed Beast chakra for tempering.

In that case, if Hiruzen Sarutobi ever wants to reach a higher position, he will most likely chain the chakra of the nine tailed beasts into his body…

Even without nine, as long as most of them are of sufficient quantity, it is possible to resonate with the arrival of the Mother's consciousness in the moon... In Black Zetsu's view, as long as Kaguya descends upon Hiruzen Sarutobi, everything will be alright.

Even if a mere mortal has some talent, how could they possibly stand against the noble Goddess of Rabbit?

Get ready to become the vessel for resurrection!

This plan certainly has many uncertainties, such as whether Hiruzen Sarutobi's talent is sufficient...

But Black Zetsu was also forced into a corner by Madara Uchiha.

If he doesn't pretend to align himself with Madara's awkward idea, Black Zetsu has already severely reprimanded him when he tried to persuade him to "take advantage of the birth boom to attack Konoha." So, the only way to know if he's a mule or a horse is to put him to the test.

Ultimately, all Black Zetsu wanted was to see the chakra of all nine tailed beasts converge in one person.

It didn't care whether this person was Madara Uchiha or Hiruzen Sarutobi...

Although this method cannot allow Kaguya to return in her most perfect form, things have deteriorated to this point, and Black Zetsu believes that the great Kaguya mother will understand…

There's not much room for criticism anymore.

The Third Mizukage's expression softened slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Elder Yuanshi's words are wise and insightful, reflecting his experience in governing the country!"

"Pass on my order: the vanguard will become the rearguard, and all troops will withdraw in an orderly manner to the coastline of the Land of Fire, dispersing in a dispersed manner. A portion will remain at sea as reserve forces, awaiting reinforcements!"

At that moment, the Third Mizukage couldn't help but exclaim from the bottom of his heart, "Thank goodness for Nakamaro!"

"Now that there's a problem at the front, I have someone I trust in the rear providing support, so there's no need to worry about backup..."

"If the rear catches fire now, that would be a real problem!"

Master Yuan nodded in deep agreement:

"Nakamaro didn't crave military glory; he was entirely thinking of you and Kirigakure, taking on the seemingly insignificant but extremely important logistical and supervisory work. You should reward him handsomely after this great battle!"

"Yes, well said!"

A hint of relief flashed in the Third Mizukage's eyes: "With Nakamaro, Kirigakure can finally function as a well-ordered village of recluses; otherwise, too many people would want to rebel!"

Objectively speaking, Nakamaro did indeed play this role.

Because he saved some of the persecuted ninjas, he alleviated the surface conflict to some extent, but the subsequent outbreak would be far more terrifying...

"The Hokage is invincible!"

"Run! Run!" Some of the routed soldiers from Kirigakure were terrified by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He was back in the army now, clutching his comrade's hand with a look of fear on his face.

A water cannon shot shattered the head of a fleeing soldier from the Mist Village.

The Third Mizukage retracted his finger and, expressionless, barked, "Anyone who disrupts the morale of my army again will be executed on the spot!"

"The entire army will retreat in an orderly manner, awaiting reinforcements from the rear. If anyone dares to attack, I will personally confront them!"

At this moment, under the swift and decisive suppression of the Third Mizukage, the Kirigakure army's formation quieted down considerably.

However, many of the routed soldiers had strange thoughts at this moment.

If that guy who was yelling just now had listened to the Konoha ninja's shout and crouched down with his head in his hands, wouldn't he have actually survived?

Many people vaguely heard it, but didn't realize it was the Third Hokage's promise not to kill those who surrendered...

And at this moment.

Juzo Biwa, who had not returned to the ranks, led Zabuza on a rapid march along the coastline. The master and apprentice, no longer needing to maintain formation, moved with incredible speed. Upon reaching the sea, they seized a troop transport ship and then sped towards Kirigakure.

After suffering a devastating defeat at the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Juzo Biwa realized that Nakamaro must know something he didn't! Having been defeated on the battlefield, whether out of a desire to avoid the terrifying Hokage or to survive under the Third Mizukage, he had no choice but to seek out Nakamaro…

"He's a very mysterious man..."

While slamming his foot on the accelerator of the troop transport ship, nearly kicking into the engine, Juzo Biwa comforted the completely bewildered Zabuza. The former Zabuza believed that he had already earned the title of "Demon," and that there was no one in the world he feared, not even the Third Mizukage.

But after witnessing Hiruzen Sarutobi's battle, Zabuza realized that he was indeed still a child.

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"Hokage-sama..."

"We have captured all the remnants of the Hidden Mist Village and branded them with the 'Heavenly Prison' mark!" Tenzo's Byakugan gleamed as he admired the hellish battlefield.

The Hokage's power is so beautiful!

"Lord Hokage, when I used my Byakugan at full power in the air just now, I discovered that the massive chakra near the coastline wasn't just one unit, but another hidden beneath the surface of the sea..."

"It seems the Three-Tails and Six-Tails from Kirigakure have both arrived!"

"However, it's not in human form, but in the form of a tailed beast. It seems that Kirigakure has mastered the method of controlling the tailed beasts, but the chakra within them is very disordered..."

"So it's probably not a collaboration between Mr. Nine-Tails and Konoha, but more like forced control."

Hizashi quickly reported the information he knew.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly in agreement.

Having powerful Hyuga ninjas as scouts and snipers is a truly unique and rewarding experience...

With built-in X-ray vision and status analysis, basically a quick scan will eliminate any chance of falling into an ambush.

If Kirigakure possessed the Byakugan, then even if Hiruzen Sarutobi were incredibly powerful, he couldn't possibly have laid an ambush with his clones beforehand and launched such a successful and devastating attack without the enemy's knowledge.

In fact, even Hiruzen Sarutobi was a little stunned at that moment.

Shouldn't we take precautions?

It felt like they were lining up and deliberately letting him rack up points...

Does such a large village as Kirigakure not have any decent wide-range sensory ninjutsu?

Even without Byakugan, Kagura Mind's Eye, or the Yamanaka Clan, there must be some other sensory techniques, right?

The Hokage didn't want to say that he was like the cynical person who doesn't eat meat porridge.

But unfortunately, there was just too much meat in Konoha. Sometimes, he had to think carefully about which dish to enjoy before he could even pick up his chopsticks, otherwise it would be considered favoritism... "Two tailed beasts..."

"It's still in a non-Jinchūriki form!" Hiruzen Sarutobi was instantly tempted.

These are two precious babies!

Nowadays, Konoha has far more ninjas capable of controlling tailed beasts than when Kushina was initially considered the only vessel...

Uzumaki Shio, Tomie, and Kushina are all very suitable in every way.

Tobirama Senju is also acceptable, but in Hiruzen Sarutobi's opinion, he's not quite there without the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Besides, there's already Izuna inside, making things too complicated isn't a good thing...

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Tobirama had designs on the Box of Paradise and wanted to become a very special kind of Jinchūriki.

However, sometimes Hiruzen Sarutobi can't help but laugh when he thinks about it...

Given the foundation of the First Generation of Dark Shinobi, coupled with Tobirama's current reputation, and the fact that he is destined to become a Jinchūriki who embodies negative emotions, there's a strange sense of self-abandonment and a relentless march towards darkness...

Of course, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't actually laugh; he respected his teacher, Tobirama.

"Hizashi, take the air squadron to investigate the Kirigakure's follow-up troop strength!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately gave the order.

The sun immediately took off and entered the spell seal state.

In this posture, coupled with his specially made wingsuit ninja gear, Hizashi's mobility in the air becomes extremely strong.

"Nine-Tailed Fox..."

"Kakuzu has been tasked with guarding against the Seven-Tails of Takigakure; it must be destroyed."

"The Hidden Mist has the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails, and the Hidden Sand has betrayed the alliance, so they can't leave any tailed beasts for them. That leaves the Hidden Cloud and Hidden Stone with the Two-Tails, Four-Tails, Five-Tails, and Eight-Tails..."

Compared to the turbulent Kirigakure and the impoverished Sunagakure, Iwagakure and Kumogakure are undoubtedly the five great hidden villages.

Although their high-end combat strength is naturally inferior to that of Konoha.

However, the cohesion and number of mid-level ninjas are commendable, and the hierarchical configuration is also very reasonable, without the kind of crippling situation that occurs in Kirigakure.

Or rather, even the Sand Village has evolved powerful sensory ninjutsu using sand manipulation techniques…

In Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, the Hidden Mist Technique, Sand Manipulation Technique, and Amegakure's Rain Tiger Technique have similar structures. With slight modifications, it would not be difficult to use them as a defensive ninjutsu, and the effect would be excellent.

But the Hokage made another mistake…

Not every hidden village possesses the solid scientific research foundation and exploratory spirit that Tobirama laid for Konoha.

Due to environmental influences, the closed-off, foggy environment inevitably lacks progressive ideas.

Over the years, the only one who can be compared to Tobirama is the Second Tsuchikage Mu, who developed the Bloodline Elimination technique.

But this one has now also been affected by the Impure World Reincarnation technique…

"Onoki, the Sandaime Raikage..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered that these two were the ninjas who truly had "unique characteristics" in his mind.

The Dust Release technique can disintegrate objects; the physical strength and physical output are comparable to or even surpass those of Tailed Beasts.

The Third Raikage and Onoki may not be as well-rounded as him, but they are still not to be underestimated.

Because combat is never a simple contest of numbers; environment, number of enemies, and status are all complex factors.

"The tailed beasts of Kumogakure and Iwagakure are difficult to capture, but obtaining some of their chakra isn't too hard..."

"I almost forgot, Orochimaru once collected the Eight-Tails' chakra!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart stirred.

The cultivation method on the Six Paths Stone Slabs states that one must use the chakra of the nine tailed beasts to interact with each other and merge into one, thereby evolving into the so-called "All Things in the Universe".

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi disliked war.

But now that the war has begun, we must find a way to gain more benefits for Konoha.

"But there's no rush..."

"This method of fusing the chakra of the nine tailed beasts is too extreme and risky. Although I can vaguely sense that this is not just an ancient saying, we still need to proceed cautiously."

"First, we need to fully master the Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal, and then use bloodline threads to strengthen the structure of the 'Sealed Body.' Otherwise, conducting such dangerous experiments inside the body could lead to problems that cannot be cured by simple medical ninjutsu..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered.

And this moment.

The sun descended swiftly from the sky, its speech clear and rapid:

"Lord Hokage, there seems to be some trouble in Kirigakure's rear; reinforcements are arriving rather slowly!"

"There's a problem at the rear? That shouldn't be the case..." Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

"Perhaps it's Nakamaro?" Tenzo's eyes lit up.

"Nakamaro has received my true teachings. I believe he can rise to a high position in Kirigakure, protect himself, and build a small faction..." "Did the Hokage see Nakamaro just now?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head. He remembered those Kirigakure exchange students: "There wasn't even a Kaguya clansman among them."

"Then it must be! Nakamaro would never allow the Kaguya clan to be wiped out. He can definitely do that. There's a solution among the three plans I left for him..."

Hyuga Tenzo said confidently:

"Lord Hokage, it's certain that Nakamaro has discovered Konoha's fierce offensive from behind Kirigakure and is using this method to send us a silent signal!"

The man standing to the side, Hizashi, showed a puzzled expression that he hadn't seen in a long time.

Father, what do you mean by this?

There's a feeling about the daily variation.

His biological father, Tenzo, probably understood and cared about Nakamaro far more than he did about his own son.

And it's also highly likely to be better than Japan's eldest son...

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled but remained silent.

In the ninja world, the inheritance of ninja way is more important than blood ties…

"If that's the case..."

"The Hidden Mist Village is now affected by the rout of its soldiers, their morale is definitely unstable, and they can't get support for the time being..."

"Although the coastline is an advantageous terrain for Kirigakure's operations..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly began to think.

If Kirigakure were to reorganize, although his martial prowess would be lacking, the combination of the ocean terrain and large-scale war ninjutsu would still pose a significant challenge to him.

For a "Kage," dozens of Chunin, if they are disorganized, will not pose any threat.

However, if one can advance and retreat in an orderly manner, then blocking a Kage's ninjutsu is not a difficult task. The ability of grassroots combat forces to exert their strength and their level of organization are inseparable.

"Lord Hokage, Kirigakure has not completely retreated; they are stationed near the coastline and are reorganizing their forces..."

Hizashi quickly said, "Based on the tailed beast chakra, I judge that they must have something to rely on!"

"beat!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately declared, "We'll attack their two tailed beasts!"

"The entire army will follow me into battle. I will first use the Compound Five-Element Barrage Technique to once again attack the Hidden Mist Army formation. Hizashi, you will use ranged attacks to pick off their commander. After the Hidden Mist finally realized that they had dispersed, it was unrealistic to try to wipe them out with the Five-Element Barrage Technique once again."

However, for the Kirigakure ninja who have just experienced the power of the Naruto, the fear will definitely spread if they see that scene again.

With Hijiri's precise pinpoint kills and Tenzo's accurate command and control over Konoha ninjas, it's equivalent to creating a battlefield where Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Third Mizukage are almost one-on-one.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

"Lord Hokage, what should we do with those two tailed beasts?"

Tenzo frowned: "We still don't know the specific details about the Third Mizukage's control of the Tailed Beasts..."

"Don't worry, Lady Mito and Kurama have told me about this."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand:

"The Tailed Beasts' attack methods are very simple. Apart from the Tailed Beast Ball and some accompanying techniques, they almost always rely on their massive bodies to crush their opponents." "As for the Tailed Beast Ball, I already know the composition of its chakra, so they can't release it."

"If they are perfect Jinchuriki, then I am wary of them. Wild Tailed Beasts are nothing to fear. This time, I will capture both the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails from Kirigakure and bring them back to Konoha, breaking their backbone!"

"Ideally, we should kill the Third Mizukage in a single battle!"

Hyuga Tenzo blinked; Hiruzen Sarutobi's words were somewhat niche.

What does it mean to know the composition of the Tailed Beast Ball, so the Tailed Beasts can't be released?

Is this reasonable?

But Hiruzen Sarutobi's Spirit Release is used for this purpose...

"Lord Hokage, the Third Mizukage is also proficient in genjutsu (illusion techniques), you must be careful..."

Hyuga Tenzo quickly processed the information in his mind, searching through all the letters Hyuga and Kaguya had exchanged over the years, and said in a deep voice, "His ability to control the Three-Tails and Six-Tails is probably due to his extremely high level of genjutsu!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled upon hearing this: "Alright, I understand!"

His Myriad Seals of Body Sealing have now reached a minor completion in the areas of "Sealing Fire," "Sealing Water," and "Sealing Evil"...

Two of the three correspond to the areas that the Third Mizukage was good at.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi had to admit that he seemed to have some control over him.

"Set off!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi no longer hesitated, waving his hand: "Although we are few in number, we must fight with momentum and ferocity, awakening the fear the enemy has just experienced!"

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Hizashi, Tenzo, and the other Konoha ninjas present shouted with great momentum.

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The Land of Fire.

Coastline.

The Third Mizukage coldly watched the Kirigakure ninja execute the routs who had shaken the morale of the army.

The battle line has gradually stretched along the coast, and the Third Mizukage will place the Three-Tails and Six-Tails, which he controls, in front of the enemy lines.

The eyes of these two controlled behemoths were filled with chaos, and their aura was violent.

Feeling the raging chakra of the tailed beasts and the vast ocean beside him, the Third Mizukage felt much more at ease.

This is the source of his confidence in activating the Blood Mist Village!

But at this moment.

A combined five-element barrage descended from the sky!

It's still the same violent combination of lava, lightning, water, mud, and wind!

On the battlefield, cries of alarm arose again. The extremely violent escape technique instantly exploded into shockwaves, and the splashing chakra caused screams of agony to resound.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't expect to inflict much damage on the Kirigakure ninja again...

What he wanted to strike was the spirit of resistance from the Mist Ninja!

As for the chakra required to release these super-standard composite bullets, it certainly consumed a lot.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't care, because his chakra was no less than that of an ordinary tailed beast...

"How dare you!"

A sharp blade gleaming with cold light suddenly appeared in the Third Mizukage's hand. It was formed from a high concentration of water-style chakra, and its mechanism was somewhat similar to Tobirama's "Hard Vortex Water Blade"!

The Third Mizukage swiftly formed hand seals, stirring up the ocean.

Water Release techniques are greatly enhanced at water sources, with tsunami-like waves extinguishing the flames but also completely dividing the battlefield. However, the air remains the Konoha ninja's advantageous zone.

The aerial squad, using their senbon launchers, first emptied their magazines by firing at full power downwards, then bombarded the ground with ninjutsu. On land, the Konoha ninja, also exceptionally brave, used the cover of the air force to launch a frenzied attack!

The Hokage is always the one charging ahead, so how could they not fight with their lives on the line?

It's a battle of kings against kings, and generals against generals!

The Konoha ninjas didn't think their Hokage could possibly lose, so they didn't want to lose.

"Kiritori..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood not far from the Third Mizukage, squinting as he sized him up:

"Why betray the alliance with Konoha? Why start a war with Konoha..."

"Hokage, are you a child?"

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Mizukage didn't bother with those strange excuses anymore, and coldly said:

"Does war in the ninja world need reason? Aside from naive people like you, who would trust allies among ninjas?"

"If Konoha isn't strong enough, it doesn't deserve to continue having such abundant land and resources as the Land of Fire. This is the simplest truth, and I believe you understand it too."

"What a pity..." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly.

"Back when you were accused by the entire ninja world of illegitimately gaining your position, I spoke up for you..."

The Third Mizukage's expression froze; he really couldn't refute this.

Even in the morally corrupt and chaotic Kirigakure, such behavior—being spoken up for by someone and then betrayed—is bound to be talked about behind one's back. This is because it's a matter of basic courtesy.

"However, it seems I was mistaken."

"A despicable person like you must have gotten to the position of Mizukage in a dishonorable way. You may think you are not the Second Mizukage because you did not defeat Hozuki Gengetsu according to the tradition of Kirigakure."

"As the successor designated by the First Hokage, I regret to inform you that if the First Mizukage, Byakuren, wanted you to inherit the position of Mizukage, then Hozuki Gengetsu would have no chance to challenge you."

"From the very beginning, you were a candidate abandoned by the First Mizukage, and it has nothing to do with Hozuki Gengetsu."

"Someone like you only became the Mizukage because the Second Mizukage died for the village, and you got this position by sheer luck..." "But if one's virtue does not match one's position, disaster will surely follow."

"Clearly, neither your abilities nor your character are up to the task of being the Mizukage, which has led you to make a mess of the Land of Water and Kirigakure. No wonder the ninja world and Kirigakure consider you a terrible Mizukage..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze was cautious, and he spoke in a calm tone.

High above, Hozuki Gengetsu, upon hearing this, couldn't help but clench his fist and exclaim involuntarily:

"happy!"

"I knew that old man Bailian had his eye on me all along. Sending that good-for-nothing Wuqu to fight me was just a formality!"

He chuckled softly.

He was quite excited to hear other villages' shadow deities criticizing his own shadow deity for being unworthy of his position…

Hozuki Gengetsu is probably the first person like this.

"No, maybe there's also Sunagakure?" Mu shrugged.

Anyway, he has nothing to be ashamed of.

He had nothing to do with the bandaged man; he was just there to watch the show…

The Third Mizukage's expression changed repeatedly.

In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not think that what he said was harsh.

However, given the environment of the Blood Mist Village, no one dared to speak the truth to the Third Mizukage.

Therefore, his psychological defenses are not strong, and he has even become somewhat childish in the last two years...

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you dare to judge me! Judge my Bloody Mirage Village!"

The Third Mizukage, his expression crazed, roared, "Let me tell you, I was just wondering if you dared to come looking for me! Do you see this ocean and these two tailed beasts? Today, this will be your burial ground!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sneered, "With your kind of character, it's no wonder the First Mizukage, Byakuren, made you his shadow guard, only to abandon you in the end. 'Forgetting loyalty for petty gains, and fleeing in the face of great calamity…'"

"Bold in appearance but timid in reality, stubborn and self-willed..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head: "Fine, today I'll clean house for the First Mizukage!"

The Third Mizukage was stunned, his face gradually turning red.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite cultured?

No, why would a Hokage read so many ancient books!

"You're asking for death!" The Third Mizukage glared angrily.

At this moment, the Third Mizukage stood atop the heavy armor of the Three-Tailed Isobu, his fingertips forming hand seals in a blur.

The Three-Tails' massive maw aimed at Hiruzen Sarutobi and spat out a huge amount of water bullets, while the Six-Tails' Saiken spewed corrosive foam from the side. The two tailed beasts formed an impenetrable pincer attack!

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you dare insult me? You'll leave your life here!"

The Third Mizukage's roar was filled with arrogance.

In his view, with the two tailed beasts surrounding him and the advantage of the ocean, he already had a significant advantage.

But the next second, his pupils suddenly contracted.

Suddenly, lightning erupted from Hiruzen Sarutobi's body, ignoring the attack from the two tailed beasts, and thrust straight towards him! The controlled tailed beasts were much slower than wild beasts, and their attacks seemed to be stuck in a frame.

For ordinary ninjas, such a tailed beast attack would still be fatal.

However, in high-level matches, this becomes a significant weakness.

The Third Mizukage was both shocked and furious. He no longer wanted to ask about culture; he wanted to ask about the Lightning Release Chakra Mode!

"Use lightning armor to fight me?"

The Third Mizukage's pupils contracted, and his hand seals changed abruptly: "Ridiculous!"

Although there is no elemental advantage or disadvantage between lightning and water, they counter each other in actual combat.

The Third Mizukage's chakra surged forth, drawing upon the sea, and a giant wave, like a tsunami, crashed towards Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Hidden within this tsunami are countless fist-sized, spinning high-pressure water blades.

This is an extremely profound water escape technique.

With just this one move, the Third Mizukage certainly lived up to his name, at least in terms of Water Release techniques.

But what shocked the Third Mizukage was...

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued charging straight toward him as if the giant wave in front of him didn't exist!

However, the Lightning Release Chakra Mode on his body dissipated and transformed into a layer of dark substance.

"Earth Release·Earth Spear?"

"You think you can withstand my Water Release technique? You're doomed!"

The Third Mizukage instantly recognized Hiruzen Sarutobi's technique, his eyes reddening as he gritted his teeth and increased his chakra.

In the ocean environment, let alone Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was confident that he could crush even Onoki's Earth Release techniques with water flow!

Not to mention Hiruzen Sarutobi's mortal body, which was protected by Earth Release!

The Third Mizukage watched with excitement as his giant wave-like water blade tore through Hiruzen Sarutobi's earth spear that had entered it.

But then something happened that shocked him beyond belief!

The moment the water blade touched Hiruzen Sarutobi's body.

Those once invincible water blades seemed to have lost their power, spinning and losing their shape.

Some even transformed into wisps of chakra and entered the Hokage's body.

Although the Third Mizukage's Water Release techniques possessed the ability to block and freeze an opponent's movement, Hiruzen Sarutobi's speed was objectively slowed down. But at that moment, a burst of violent steam erupted from his body, and he was instantly in front of the Third Mizukage!

"Impossible!" The Third Mizukage's shocked words were still stuck in his mind.

He instinctively raised his hand and brandished the water blade.

At this moment, the power of Boil Release erupted from Hiruzen Sarutobi. The immense force was unpretentious, and his fist slammed solidly into Hiruzen's chest and abdomen!

In an instant, a torrential downpour of blood foam erupted from the Third Mizukage's mouth!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's second punch landed squarely on his chest, sending the Third Mizukage hurtling towards the distant sea like a cannonball, creating a massive wave tens of meters high!

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained suspended above the sea, his figure never faltering.

The hand seal is formed so quickly that the seal is almost invisible.

With a low shout, his chakra erupted, forcefully dispersing the seawater within a hundred meters of the crash site!

The seawater was blocked by an invisible wall, creating a waterless vacuum in the ocean. The disheveled figure of the Third Mizukage was embedded in the reef on the seabed.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi could see that he was using seawater to repair his wounds.

"The Hozuki clan's water transformation technique? The mechanism is very similar; it must have been imitated from the Hidden Mist Scriptures..."

"Have you mastered Hozuki Gengetsu's most powerful secret technique?"

Before the Third Mizukage could use the Water Transformation Technique to escape into the sea, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already descended from the sky, giving him no chance to catch his breath, and was ready to kill the Third Mizukage in one go!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's punches and kicks fell like raindrops, yet each strike carried the immense power of steam!

The Third Mizukage could only protect his internal organs with his chakra, but the terrifying force penetrated his flesh, causing his meridians to tremble as if an earthquake had struck, and his chakra to become chaotic.

Every time he exchanged blows with Hiruzen Sarutobi, it was an extremely unbearable experience, as if the Three-Tails was pressing down on his limbs, leaving the crushed person feeling desperate and lost.

In desperation, the Third Mizukage bit his tongue hard, using the pain to forcefully suppress the disorder in his body.

His eyes suddenly glowed with a deep blue light.

The secret illusion technique is unleashed at full power!

An invisible genjutsu chakra surged towards Hiruzen Sarutobi like a tidal wave—this was the Third Mizukage's true killing move, honed over twenty years! In his battle against Gengetsu Hozuki, Gengetsu's genjutsu, "Magic Illusion: Steaming Pavilion," created mirages that caused the Third Mizukage considerable suffering…

Therefore, the Third Mizukage always regarded this as a lifelong humiliation and wanted to learn from the experience and absorb the advantages of his opponent!

"I've honed this illusion technique for over twenty years..."

A ruthless glint flashed in the Third Mizukage's eyes.

As long as Hiruzen Sarutobi is controlled by his illusion, the situation will suddenly reverse in an instant!

The Third Mizukage was very confident in his illusion techniques.

He had even seen the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan before, and he didn't think it was inferior to theirs.

The scene that could cause the Third Mizukage to be utterly destroyed has occurred!

The illusion that was powerful enough to render the "Shadow" and the Tailed Beasts dazed disappeared as soon as it touched Hiruzen Sarutobi's body, vanishing without a trace, without even causing a ripple.

Just like when the Water Release technique touched Hiruzen Sarutobi...

The Third Mizukage was completely dumbfounded.

Isn't this person afraid of illusions?

"It does possess the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan..."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi commented, his movements were anything but slow; he delivered another heavy knee strike to the Third Mizukage's chest, causing his sternum to completely cave in. The Third Mizukage coughed up blood, and his astonishing vitality slightly surprised Hiruzen Sarutobi.

No wonder he was able to compete with Hozuki Gengetsu for the Water Shadow title back then...

Even without the enhancement of the Water Transformation Technique, this vitality and physical strength far surpass those of ordinary ninjas; they are definitely incredibly resilient…

The Third Mizukage roared in shock and rage, unleashing his most treasured forbidden technique!

"Water Release: Thousand Streams Disintegration Technique!"

This was a highly advanced combination of water escape and illusion techniques, a secret technique akin to the disintegration of a demon, instantly breaking his body into countless fine streams of water that splashed and scattered across the sea in all directions.

Almost at the same time that the Third Mizukage disintegrated, the Three-Tails and Six-Tails in the distance simultaneously received the command.

The two enraged tailed beasts suddenly gathered their strength, and two tailed beast balls carrying destructive power, with yin and yang chakra particles compressed in their mouths, were about to be blasted at Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze remained unchanged as he unleashed his chakra, using his eye technique to blast the Spirit Release blast!

Tailed Beast Ball…

Hiruzen Sarutobi listened to Mito and Kurama disassemble, and the structure was not complicated. It was formed by the condensation of Yin and Yang chakra in a 2:8 ratio through the special talents of the tailed beasts.

However, it is not the mysterious Yin-Yang Release, but rather the compression of mutually exclusive and complementary Yin-Yang chakra, rather than its formation. Its essence is the manifestation of the Tailed Beast's chakra power making it fly like a brick.

Having examined the mosquitoes multiple times and knowing their structure, Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly anchored the "eyes" of the two Tailed Beast Balls.

This scene made the Third Mizukage, who was in the distance reassembling his body, feel as if his blood had turned cold.

no…

What exactly is going on?!

Water Release: Illusion and Illusion Technique can also cause Illusion...

Why can even a Tailed Beast Ball be canceled remotely?!

Does your mother know the Six Paths Sage and give you special treatment?

The Third Mizukage unleashed his full chakra, and even though the seawater continuously replenished Kuang's injuries, Hiruzen Sarutobi's brutal beatings had still left him with too many irreparable wounds...

Naruto's hits hurt so much!

The Three-Tails and Six-Tails, manipulated by the Third Mizukage, charged wildly towards Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, showing no sign of panic.

After several encounters with the Tailed Beast, Kuang has come to understand the strengths and weaknesses of this special life form.

A naturally powerful physique and an immense amount of chakra.

However, its drawbacks lie in its overly simplistic attack methods and poor, childish combat techniques.

Therefore, if one can connect with the Jinchuriki, the bond will become far greater than the sum of its parts.

Conversely, the tailed beasts, who were already not good at fighting according to Hiruzen Sarutobi's standards, were further weakened by the manipulated Er-frame state, making them like two paralyzed giants.

It looks intimidating, but it poses no threat to Kuang.

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, letting some of the chakra stored in the Yin Seal flow out, and a golden band appeared on his forehead.

His entire body was secretly wrapped in a cursed seal filled with dense chakra...

The Three-Tails and the Six-Tails charged at him recklessly!

Hiruzen Sarutobi leaped into the air, his chakra exploding outwards and transforming into two enormous hands!

With one hand pressing down on Isobu's head covered in bone spurs and the other hand gripping Saiken's slimy head, the muscles in both arms suddenly tensed, and unparalleled strength erupted, slamming the two massive tailed beast heads together!

Boom! ! !

The terrifying force of the impact seemed to cause the entire sea to churn!

The heads of the two tailed beasts collided violently, and the tailed beast chakra of the rampaging beasts instantly became disordered. The two giant beasts let out painful roars at the same time, and their eyes rolled back!

At that moment, the Konoha ninja fighting nearby instinctively took two steps back and turned to look at the astonishing scene on the sea. The sound of the two tailed beast heads colliding was so loud that it seemed to echo throughout the heavens and earth!

Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, his muscles bulging, and his chakra exploded to its maximum at that moment!

Boil Release Chakra Mode, Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Yin Seal...

They all came together at that moment!

Logically speaking, all three of these are techniques that release chakra externally. Stacking them together would lead to disordered and uncontrollable power, greatly weakening the ability to control it. Even if the power increases, the overall values ​​are still not as good as the single form.

However, for these two tailed beasts that have already lost their minds, Hiruzen Sarutobi does not need to coordinate various abilities; he only needs to use his raw power to quickly disable them!

A terrifying force was pulling at the heads of the two tailed beasts...

One, two, three...

It was as if a heavy sword was falling continuously between heaven and earth, making a deafening and heart-pounding sound!

The two tailed beasts were knocked unconscious by the impact!

Hiruzen Sarutobi flashed away, canceling his overly aggressive triple stacked state, and placed his hands on the foreheads of the Three-Tails and Six-Tails, who were foaming at the mouth. "Four Symbols Seal!"

The dense scorch marks sealed off the chakra of the two defenseless tailed beasts.

Having dealt with the two tailed beasts, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly turned around, locking his gaze on the Third Mizukage, who was gathering and repairing his body in the seawater in the distance. The Third Mizukage's eyes held no trace of arrogance or haughtiness.

Even now, Kuang Caiminglan herself has never had any way to deal with Sarutobi Hiruzen since the very beginning.