My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 220 Chains of Hatred

If someone were looking down from above Konoha right now, they would see that the area near the village gate is flooded, and a huge, hemispherical water prison is moving at high speed, with a radius of over 100 meters.

"Shisui, Kakashi, you two stay here. If there's any unusual activity, kill Obito immediately!"

Upon seeing the enormous water hemisphere, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Orochimaru was not good at dealing with such things, so he made a quick decision and stepped forward, carrying his Vajra Staff.

Having anticipated this situation, Konoha made ample contingency plans. Even though the time was short, they successfully evacuated the villagers and ninja academy students near the execution ground. A large number of ninjas were stationed there, keeping an eye on the rapidly approaching enemy.

"Tsunade, you're in charge here." Hiruzen Sarutobi left his final instructions and created four shadow clones.

Including his main body, one of each of the five positions stood in the center. Hiruzen Sarutobi's chakra was rapidly depleted, and he unleashed five different elemental ninjutsu—fire, lightning, water, earth, and wind—in sequence, all striking the hemisphere at once.

—Five Elements: Great Continuous Bullet Technique!

Compared to that year, Hiruzen Sarutobi has aged considerably and his combat power has declined significantly, but the destructive power of this complex ninjutsu has not diminished in the slightest, making it most suitable for attacking the giant turtle shell.

Rumble rumble rumble...

The water hemisphere couldn't withstand the combined power of the five elements and was torn apart in the blink of an eye. Tens of thousands of tons of heavy liquid flew out and splashed everywhere, creating countless small craters in the street.

It wasn't until the hemisphere dispersed that Hiruzen Sarutobi could see who had come from.

The old man's expression instantly turned sour.

The sixty-year-old Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware of the consequences of killing Mangetsu Hozuki. Including Yagura Karatachi, that meant two generations of Mizukage had died at the hands of Konoha. It was an absolute, deep-seated hatred, the kind that could never be resolved. Well, so killing the Mizukage is a traditional skill of your Konoha, right? An after-party activity during the succession ceremony?

"Can't you really let me enjoy my retirement in peace...?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi cursed inwardly. Although he was frustrated, his hands did not stop for a moment. He slammed the Vajra Staff into the ground and pounced towards Hozuki Mangetsu like a pole vaulter.

Orochimaru, who was following behind Hozuki Mangetsu, did the same. He somehow retrieved the Kusanagi Sword and charged straight at the enemy.

Although killing the Fifth Mizukage would have a huge impact, potentially costing countless lives in the Fire and Water Kingdoms, neither Hiruzen Sarutobi nor Orochimaru could show the slightest hesitation at this moment.

Ultimately, Konoha is a world-class violent organization and a legitimate government. The reason it can dominate the most fertile land is only one: it is capable of fighting and daring to kill!

If someone comes to your territory and immediately unleashes a Waterfall Technique without saying a word, and you don't retaliate with even more ruthless methods, it's no different from formally admitting that "Konoha is weak and easy to bully, come and cut off our flesh."

By then, it won't be something that can be solved by fighting a few wars.

Of course, there are always exceptions. If it were Hyuga Yuto who was attacking, that would be a different story.

—After all, they really couldn't beat them.

Four years ago, Hyuga Yuto's fighting prowess was legendary, comparable to unparalleled powerhouses like Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara. Faced with this most notorious S-rank rogue ninja, Konoha could only pretend to be oblivious. Once the war started, they would have to use forbidden techniques like the Impure World Reincarnation, risking everything, or they would have no chance.

But Hozuki Mangetsu is ultimately not Hinata Yuto.

In the blink of an eye, the master and apprentice rushed to Hozuki Mangetsu's side, one in front and one behind, blocking his escape route.

They exchanged a glance and, with remarkable tacit understanding, struck at the same time. One pulled out a kunai and stabbed it into his chest, while the other wielded a Kusanagi sword and pierced his neck.

Even in a one-on-one fight, Hozuki Mangetsu was no match for the Third Hokage and the head of the Anbu, let alone after he had exhausted his chakra and was attacked by the two of them.

Heh...heh...

A large amount of air rushed into his lungs, and his throat was full of blood. Hozuki Mangetsu gasped for air in pain as he withdrew from the fusion state, and Samehada fell to the ground with a thud.

The handle of Samehada is curved into an arc, hugging its owner's leg as if it is crying.

"Huh?" Orochimaru exclaimed in surprise.

"This thing is actually alive... Hmm? It's supplying Hozuki Mangetsu with chakra to keep him alive! How loyal..."

However, neither the Konoha master nor his disciple expected that it was this life-extending chakra that gave Hozuki Mangetsu his last bit of strength.

He slapped his stomach with lightning speed, locking the "key" of the sealing technique into the center of the spell.

Deep within Hozuki Mangetsu's body, the Three-Tails, bound and entangled by giant thorns, began to struggle, and all the restraints melted away like ice and snow.

The violent chakra roared through Hozuki Mangetsu's body.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru both paled; as masters of ninjutsu, they knew all too well what this was.

With a sharp twist, the kunai shattered the heart; the Kusanagi sword changed from a thrust to a slash, completely severing the neck bone.

Unfortunately, although the master and apprentice reacted quickly, they were ultimately a step too slow.

The Three-Tails had always been under the control of Kirigakure, a fact known to Konoha, but no one expected that the Fifth Mizukage would actually seal it within his own body!

"Send the sealing team over here! Quickly..."

"roar--!"

A deafening roar interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi's next words, and a giant turtle-shaped creature with three tails emerged from Hozuki Mangetsu's body.

A fierce and furious storm of chakra swept across everything, and after four years, uncontrollable tailed beasts reappeared in Konoha Village.

……

In a dense forest less than a kilometer from the main gate, southeast of Konoha.

The elite troops of Kirigakure stood watching the roaring Three-Tails from afar, remaining silent for a long time.

A woman with long, reddish-brown hair leaned against a tree, her lips tightly pressed together, as if afraid that tears would fall.

A mirror made of water stood in front of the Hidden Mist members. This was a kind of ninjutsu that could observe distant scenes. It took a long time to prepare and could not be moved, making it useless in skirmishes, but it was quite suitable for this situation.

Everyone saw Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru kill Mangetsu Hozuki one after the other.

As for why the Mizukage suddenly attacked Konoha and why he sealed the Tailed Beasts inside himself, those are no longer important at this moment.

"Our supreme leader has been killed by Konoha"—this is an absolute fact. Even if Hozuki Mangetsu imposes harsh policies on the country, as long as he still wears the hat of the Mizukage, everyone in the Land of Water must accept it.

Just like the rule that "Konoha must kill the Mizukage who attacked," Kirigakure was also bound by some cruel and barbaric rules.

In the silence, the most mature of them all, Kaguya Yuuki, spoke softly:

"Lady Terumi, the Mizukage is gone. What should we do? Should we rush in now to retrieve the body, or...?"

Everyone looked at the red-haired woman, waiting for her to speak.

Mei Terumi's mind was once again filled with the moment five years ago when Hozuki Mangetsu shielded her from the Mutual Explosion Tags.

The fingernails dug into the palm, and fresh blood flowed from between the fingers.

"...Return to the village and announce the death of the Fifth Mizukage." Mei Terumi paused, then took the lead and walked back.

In the setting sun, her silhouette stood alone and resolute.

(End of this chapter)