Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 252 Don't worry, I understand (Fifth update)

Several figures appeared in the arena in a flash.

The ninjas of the Yuki clan surrounded Yukikaze, who had turned into an ice sculpture, and looked at Tachibana Kanagawa with grief and indignation.

Kono, Kisame Hoshigaki, and Zabuza Momochi, who were on good terms with Tachibana Kenkawa, also came to cover him, so that Tachibana Kenkawa, who had just finished fighting, would not be surrounded and attacked.

However, most of the people who came over were still a bit stunned, and no one spoke first.

Clearly, they were still somewhat unable to accept Tachibana Kenkawa's mastery of Ice Release, and most of those present were unaware that Tachibana Kenkawa had developed an Ice Release bloodline limit.

The fact that they were told that Tachibana Kenkawa had defeated the head of the Snow Clan using only Ice Release was truly outrageous.

Looking at Tachibana Kanagawa's black hair and his handsome face, which, while not effeminate, was nonetheless quite striking.

"Could this guy be a lost member of the Snow Clan?"

This idea popped into many people's minds.

The strange atmosphere eased slightly when Qing and Chunyu also came over.

Qing first glanced at the frozen snow wind, then turned to look at Jianchuan Ju.

Although Ao tried her best to keep her eyes from showing any emotion and did not express any blame, Tachibana Kanagawa could still see the other's worry.

Jianchuan Ju then smiled and said.

"Don't worry, he shouldn't die. Probably?"

Although they had a "sincere" exchange before the battle, it seems that both Tachibana Kanagawa and Yukikaze have changed their expectations for this battle.

However, when the two actually fought, neither held back at all; every move was deadly, and they fought with the unwavering belief of killing each other.

Whether it was Yukikaze's "letting Tachibana Kenkawa go" or Tachibana Kenkawa's consistent use of only Ice Release, it was all just a matter of confidence in his own strength and a means to put pressure on his opponent.

Only when Yukikaze was completely frozen by "Fine Snow" did Tachibana Kenkawa stop, choosing not to directly shatter the ice sculpture with a single sword strike.

After all, this was happening with so many people watching from the front lines, unlike when they killed Xue Shan, when they had no scruples on the battlefield.

This was a way of giving Qing, the highest-ranking commander on the front lines, some face.

As for whether the other person will survive, that depends on his luck.

In any case, it's impossible for Tachibana Kenkawa to treat Yukikaze.

"It's good that he's not dead."

Qing breathed a slight sigh of relief upon hearing this.

His disciple had always acted with great discretion, which was why Qing had consistently supported Jianchuan Ju from the beginning.

Qing glanced at the Snow Clan members who were still on guard and said.

"Take Chief Yukikaze back for treatment. As for what happened today, I will give a full report to the Third Hokage."

The next sentence was spoken by Qing to Jianchuan Ju.

After hearing this, Tachibana Kanagawa simply nodded slightly, indicating that there was no problem.

As for how much of Qing's "truthful" and "complete" statements were biased towards Jianchuan Ju's words, neither side asked further.

In the midst of the fog, the loser must be prepared to accept defeat.

The members of the Snow Clan carefully lifted the ice sculpture of Yukikaze, along with the frozen clods of earth beneath it, and hurried towards the medical team.

"Alright, everyone get back to what you were doing!"

Qing shouted to the crowd of onlookers.

With the frontline commander having spoken and the excitement nearly over, all the ninjas present immediately dispersed to do their own things.

However, the spectacular ice-style duel just now clearly opened the eyes of many people.

A chorus of voices rose and fell. Many of the ninjas who arrived later, unaware of the cause of the battle, learned the 'true' cause of the incident from their companions' discussions.

Tachibana Kanakawa's "Windwing" combat abilities have once again gained recognition from most of the frontline personnel.

"Ju, come with me for a moment."

Ao glanced at the dispersing crowd, waved to Jianchuan Ju, and together they walked towards the commander's tent.

Upon hearing this, Tachibana first stuck out her tongue at Kisame Hoshigaki and the others who had unconditionally supported her to express her apology. Then, she called on Ran, who was getting a little bored, and jogged to catch up with Ao's footsteps.

Inside the camp.

Tachibana Kanagawa originally thought that Ao would give her some advice or instructions, but Ao didn't mention any of these things at all.

He simply inquired about the details of what happened to Jianchuan Ju today, recorded them, and prepared a report scroll.

"Is that bounty hunter you mentioned really that strong?"

According to Tachibana Kanagawa's description, Kakuzu's strength has clearly surpassed that of an ordinary Jonin, yet this person is merely a bounty hunter paid for his services.

Even Qing himself could hardly believe it, let alone that this report had to be given to the Third Mizukage.

After thinking for a moment, Jianchuan Ju said affirmatively.

"Yes, if we're talking about raw power alone, they're much stronger than me."

"If the opponent hadn't been so careless at the beginning, and hadn't been seriously injured by my sneak attack, and if my newly developed ice-style ninjutsu had been able to counter him, I would probably have been the one who ended up running away in a sorry state."

Upon hearing this, Qing's expression became even more serious.

"This kind of person is actually content to be an ordinary bounty hunter?!"

"It's not exactly ordinary, is it?" Tachibana Kanagawa chuckled awkwardly, but still revealed a few more details.

"That guy is wearing the insignia of a rogue ninja from Takigakure on his head. And judging from what he said, he may have fought the First Hokage before. He's probably at least sixty or seventy years old, but he looks like a young man. I guess he might have some kind of life-extending technique."

Since the source of information about Tachibana Kenkawa was inexplicable, he could only add a few points to the information he learned during the battle and present it as a guess.

But even that alone is enough to give me a headache.

He rubbed his temples and said.

"Then let's do as you said, and try to recruit them on the premise that they are really swayed by money."

"I will also report the specifics of how to proceed to the three generations of elders for their review."

In truth, Ao himself was somewhat skeptical that such a powerful individual would choose to accept the Hidden Mist Village's offer of recruitment for money.

However, Ao didn't seem to care too much about the other party's status as a rogue ninja.

Given Kirigakure's strength and resources, they wouldn't take the already declining Takigakure too seriously, and they probably wouldn't dare to come looking for trouble with Kirigakure.

After finishing everything, seeing that Qingzhen had nothing to say, Jianchuan Ju bid farewell and turned to walk towards the tent entrance.

However, before Jianchuan Ju lifted the curtain, Qing still spoke up and gave a slight hint.

"After this report is sent back to the village, the Snow Clan will likely face severe punishment."

"But as the person involved, whatever the punishment, the village should take your opinion into consideration before making a decision."

"So, you."

Kanakawa Tachibana turned around and gave Ao a bright smile.

"Don't worry, Teacher Qing, I understand!"

Fifth update, that's all for now.

(End of this chapter)