My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 219 The Water Shadow Strikes!

In the southeast corner of Konoha, below the execution ground, a large group of villagers had gathered.

The students of the Ninja Academy were gathered on the right side, with the younger students, being shorter, naturally standing at the front.

"Gaara." Naruto Uzumaki nudged the boy next to him in the waist:

"Shall we go get some ramen later?"

"No, I need to finish Iruka-sensei's homework."

"It's on me!" Naruto shook his bulging frog wallet.

"...Let's forget it." The boy with short red hair hesitated for a long time before reluctantly declining his friend's invitation.

"If I don't finish my homework on time, I won't be able to compete with Sasuke for first place."

"Hmph, that arrogant guy." Naruto glanced at the handsome boy not far away, his eyes darting around, and he grinned.

"Gaara, don't worry, I'll teach him a lesson next time we have a ninjutsu battle!"

"As if you could beat Sasuke..."

"Everyone, quiet!" A clear voice rang out from the execution platform. Uchiha Shisui looked around and, seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him, spoke in a deep voice towards a certain spot:

"Kakashi-senpai, we can begin."

The chains dragged on the ground, making a screeching sound. Obito Uchiha was carried up by two ANBU members. Kakashi walked at the front, holding a specially made kunai twice the size of the normal one. Although the mask covered most of his face, Shisui could still feel his senior's sorrow and agitation.

Come to think of it, it's hard for anyone to accept the betrayal of their best friend and the executioner themselves.

Upon reaching the designated location, the two ANBU removed the Vajra Shackles from Obito's body and stood with their hands at their sides on either side of the high platform.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru also came up, and the four of them, including Shisui and Kakashi, stood in the four directions of Obito.

Even at this point, Konoha remained cautious.

The small square below the execution ground was completely silent; everyone knew that the highlight of the evening was about to begin.

"Five years ago," Hiruzen Sarutobi began, his voice carrying to everyone's ears:

"During the Third Shinobi World War, Obito Uchiha faked his death in Kannabi and escaped. A year later, when the seal weakened, he released the Nine-Tails, causing indelible pain to the village and framing the Uchiha clan."

"His crimes are heinous and he deserves to die."

"Konoha will not let anyone who betrays the village get away with it."

"I hereby announce that Obito Uchiha shall be sentenced to the most severe punishment and stripped of his title of [War Hero]."

"Kakashi Hatake, let's begin."

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Kakashi pressed down on Obito's shoulder and raised a kunai.

The sharp point of the kunai was aimed at Obito's face, and Kakashi's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the scar on Obito's right cheek, causing him to hesitate to bring down the executioner's blade.

"Kakashi." Obito, his spine broken and eyes gouged out, grinned and sneered.

"So you just don't dare to do it after all? Even I, a blind man, can see the vulnerability in your heart."

"Obito..." Kakashi's fingers trembled. Although he was in great pain, he knew that he could not afford to make a mistake in this situation. So he hardened his heart and was about to cut Obito's neck with a kunai.

The dramatic change occurred at that moment.

A tsunami-like surge of water erupted at the entrance of Konoha Village, instantly smashing the walls of that area to pieces. Even from a distance, the people at the execution ground could feel the rush of water vapor.

"It's finally here..." Orochimaru's eyes flashed with icy rage.

"Teacher, you stay here and watch over Obito, I'll go handle this."

After saying that, Orochimaru gathered a group of ANBU experts and charged towards the gates of Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who remained in place, summoned Enma, transforming it into the Vajra Staff, which he then held in one hand and stood before Obito.

Guarding against hidden enemies is an extremely difficult task. The master and apprentice had already planned ahead. Once someone jumped out at this time, they would kill them one by one and completely eliminate this hidden danger!

On the other side, Orochimaru rushed to the gate.

The area was in complete disarray, with water reaching knee-deep and the ground littered with the corpses of Konoha ninja. In just a few seconds, a breach had been created in the defensive line.

The young man stood on the floodwaters, calmly looking into the depths of Konoha.

He had sharp teeth, a handsome face, and white hair that just covered his ears. He carried a large knife wrapped in bandages on his back.

"The Fifth Mizukage... Hozuki Mangetsu."

Orochimaru stood still, and even with his composure, his heart was in turmoil.

Is there any connection between Kirigakure and Obito? Are they allies or...?

However, Hozuki Mangetsu, deeply entangled in illusion, certainly wouldn't give Orochimaru time to think.

The Fifth Mizukage's arm suddenly became extremely strong, and the moment he used [Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique], the great sword Samehada was grasped in his muscular hand.

boom!

Samehada struck the spot where Orochimaru had just stood, parting the floodwaters and creating a hole in the ground.

"Hidden Shadows and Many Snake Hands!"

A chilling voice rang out behind Hozuki Mangetsu, and dozens of pythons shot out from the sleeve of the Konoha ANBU chief, wrapping themselves around Hozuki Mangetsu with a snap.

This powerful ninjutsu, capable of binding an ordinary Jonin to death, could not hinder Hozuki Mangetsu in the slightest. He transformed into flowing water, emerging from the gaps in the snake swarm, and without even glancing at Orochimaru, rushed towards the depths of Konoha Village.

"His behavior of not saying a word is very strange... but he still has Samehada in his hand. If you don't have the resolve to kill him, you can't stop him at all!"

In a flash, various thoughts flashed through Orochimaru's mind.

An uncontrollable killing intent emanated from the golden snake eyes.

—Trespassing on Konoha is punishable by death, even if you are the Fifth Mizukage!

Without further hesitation, Orochimaru stretched his neck out, covering hundreds of meters in an instant. At the same time, he opened his mouth wide, thrust his tongue forward, and spat out the sharp Kusanagi sword.

Hozuki Mangetsu turned around, holding Samehada across his chest, intending to use his injury to gain speed and widen the distance again. However, he didn't expect Orochimaru to suddenly extend a hand from his mouth, followed by a completely new body that emerged, wet and covered in slime.

Orochimaru abandoned his sword and stomped hard on Samehada, knocking the Fifth Mizukage to the ground as well.

Hozuki Mangetsu swallowed the metallic taste in his throat. The Hozuki clan's unique water-style talent was on full display at this moment. Without even forming hand seals, he puffed out his cheeks and spewed out a flood.

At the same time, the bandages on the shark's skin shattered, revealing a strange creature with barbs.

The flood slowed Orochimaru's pursuit, and taking advantage of this opportunity, Hozuki Mangetsu and Samehada completed their fusion.

He grew webbed feet and gills, his hair disappeared, his body swelled, and his tailbone turned into a powerful tail, making him half-human and half-fish!

"The water is heavy... Is it a water prison spell? But the area is too wide..."

Orochimaru saw the Konoha ninja who had also been submerged in the water a few hundred meters away. Just as he was thinking of putting more effort into fighting Hozuki Mangetsu, the Fifth Mizukage used his terrifying swimming speed—half human, half fish—to leave him behind and rapidly approach the execution ground!

(End of this chapter)