Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 81 Combat

The pupils of the two Hidden Mist ninjas suddenly dilated as they witnessed an unbelievable sight.

In an instant, a cold front swept in, and countless snowflakes drifted towards them. In the midst of this, a giant fist sculpted from ice suddenly appeared and crashed down.

The two Hidden Mist ninjas were filled with questions. Based on what they had seen and heard, they couldn't understand how the Uchiha could use Ice Release.

The turbulent wall of water was torn apart by the ice fist as if it were made of paper. The fist blasted the two of them, and with a loud bang, the aftershocks sent the two of them flying along with the shattered ice.

(P.S.: The idea that Ice Release counters Water Release isn't something I made up. In the movie "Land of Snow," Kakashi used Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet to clash with the enemy's Dragon Tiger Release, and was instantly reduced to trash.)

"That's amazing..."

Tsunade was moved and spoke with a surprised tone.

She had always known that Aokiji was strong, but she didn't expect him to be this strong when he got serious.

He was able to take down several Hidden Mist ninjas in just a few moves.

On his home turf, the Ice Release technique proved far more powerful than Aokiji had anticipated, instantly boosting his confidence and making him feel like he was invincible again.

Aokiji looked at the last two enemies. One of the ninjas had maintained a calm expression throughout, so he was probably their leader. As for the other one, who was clearly intimidated, he was probably just a small fry.

Leaving aside the strongest Kirigakure ninja here, those Kirigakure ninjas who were killed by Aokiji were actually quite strong. The main reason they were so easily defeated by Aokiji was that they didn't understand his abilities, and Aokiji had the home advantage here, which is why he was able to fight so easily.

Even so, Aokiji's actions just now had consumed a lot of chakra, and he was panting heavily, his breathing becoming disordered.

As for Tsunade, she was unfortunately captured by the other party again.

Aokiji looked at his head hurting and saved a loneliness.

The Hidden Mist Jonin stood behind Tsunade, grabbed her hands behind her back, and restrained her. He turned his head slightly and looked at his subordinate.

The subordinate understood his meaning, gritted his teeth, and rushed out despite his reluctance.

Perhaps because he already knew Aokiji's abilities and was on guard, Aokiji was having a much harder time this time and couldn't defeat his opponent for the time being.

"Water Release: Mist Concealment Technique"

When facing the Uchiha clan, one of the most common tactics is to find a way to seal their eyes.

Perhaps because his Sharingan was sealed and he was momentarily disoriented, this Uchiha accidentally dropped the shuriken with the explosive tags attached.

The Hidden Mist ninja was secretly delighted. Although the Hidden Mist Technique covered Aokiji's eyes, it also covered his own, restricting his vision. However, as a ninja from the Hidden Mist Village, he had naturally undergone special training in this area. With a twitch of his ear, a rustling sound entered his cochlea. He could pinpoint the location of the sound and instantly determine Aokiji's direction.

Holding a Japanese sword, he silently approached his target, then suddenly thrust the sword in and killed him, striking from behind and then exiting in front, a perfect hit.

However, before he could even rejoice, with a bang, the target he hit suddenly turned into a puff of white smoke, leaving him utterly alone.

Oh no, we've fallen for their trap.

By the time the Hidden Mist ninja realized what was happening, it was too late. A wave of intense heat had already beckoned to him. It was a huge fireball that exploded with a deafening roar, sending plumes of smoke rising and dissipating the mist.

Aokiji grinned.

He was all too familiar with the technique of concealing himself in the mist.

The Hidden Mist Technique can seal the Sharingan to some extent. As a member of the Uchiha clan, Aokiji would naturally study this ninjutsu carefully. Not only did he want to break it, but he also wanted to use it against the enemy, like a mantis stalking a cicada unaware of a oriole behind it.

He first used the explosive tags to create the illusion that the enemy was panicking and losing their composure, and then used the loud noise generated by the explosive tags to cover up the sound of summoning shadow clones.

To move freely within the Hidden Mist Technique, besides relying on sensory ninjutsu, one must also rely on the ability to locate objects by sound.

If the enemy hears their shadow clones moving around, they will definitely follow them stealthily, and then suddenly unleash their power to deliver a fatal blow.

Then, based on his voice, Aokiji used Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, and the resulting explosion also swept away the mist, killing two birds with one stone.

"Then it's your turn..."

Aokiji exhaled a breath of white air, his crimson gaze falling on the last Kirigakure ninja. Judging from his consistently calm expression, Kochi was a Jonin.

Although this was the last enemy, Aokiji was not happy. Besides the fact that the opponent might be very strong, almost all of his abilities had been exposed. In addition, his chakra consumption was huge, which was a real headache.

In contrast, the opponent's chakra is still at full capacity.

This is truly an unlucky year...

At this moment, the Kirigakure Jonin, who had been mostly silent, spoke up: "Kid, your Ice Release just now was actually a Kekkei Genkai, wasn't it?"

There are two types of Ice Release. One type is a pseudo-Ice Release technique that utilizes the frigid climate and is prevalent in a snow country that is covered in ice and snow year-round.

The other type is a bloodline limit that is properly created through the fusion of water and wind.

"Who knows?" Chi shrugged, using a joking tone to relax himself. "But speaking of which, I really don't understand you. Why didn't you make a move just now? Your subordinates shouldn't have been defeated so quickly if you had."

He wanted to chat idly with the other person so that he could recover some of his chakra.

Throughout history, villains have always died because of their excessive talking.

However, he miscalculated.

The other party had no interest in wasting words with him, so he summoned a shadow clone to control Tsunade, while he himself charged forward.

In the ninja world, betrayal and the scramble for credit are common occurrences. More people mean more spoils, and subordinates can be used to test an opponent's abilities and deplete chakra. All these reasons explain why he doesn't actually take action.

Aokiji's chakra is currently insufficient, making this the best time to strike.

"So fast..."

The moment Aokiji thought this, the enemy had already closed to within about a meter of him.

"call out."

Like a flash of light, the blade pierced the wind and darted between his abdomen and chest.

What I felt wasn't pain, but a chill in my heart.

"Aokiji!" Tsunade called out worriedly.

Fortunately, Aokiji narrowly dodged it, just half a step away from being hit.

That's a super fast teleportation technique.

Even though I've already activated my Sharingan, I still can't keep up with the opponent's speed.

Aokiji was terrified, his scalp tingling.

In contrast, the Kirigakure Jonin seemed quite at ease: "Interesting. To have such strength at only twelve or thirteen years old, truly worthy of the Uchiha clan."

As he spoke, he pressed closer, giving Aokiji no chance to form hand seals. With a back kick, Aokiji was sent flying like a kite with a broken string.

Aokiji, gritting his teeth in mid-air, seized the opportunity to quickly form hand seals. The moment his head hit the ground, he sprang to his feet and pressed down with both hands to unleash a ninjutsu.

"Ice Release: Cliff of Broken Swords".

Icicles rose from the snow, piercing the target and leaving it chillingly cold, hanging high above.

With a whoosh, the Hidden Mist Jonin turned into liquid.

Water clone!

Aokiji's eyes widened. Where was its true form?

(End of this chapter)