Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 344 Hanzo

Tachibana Kanagawa looked in the direction Nagato was looking.

The short man, bound hand and foot and being dragged forward by several people, was indeed the Kyusuke that Nagato had mentioned.

Tachibana Kanagawa met the other person around the time she joined the Akatsuki organization.

He was one of the earliest members of the Akatsuki organization, mainly responsible for intelligence work within the organization, and had a rather good personality.

It is said that he once confessed his feelings to Xiao Nan.

However, they never expected to be captured by Hanzo the Salamander.

"I guess it's because of Nagato's death that Konan hasn't gone out since, which is why she captured Kyusuke to threaten Yahiko?"

Although having hostages in the hands of Hanzo the Salamander will put Tachibana and his group at a disadvantage.

But at this moment, Tachibana Kanakawa felt sorry for Hanzo the Salamander.

A powerful figure who once overpowered the Sannin and dared to launch the Second Shinobi World War with the strength of a small ninja village.

Nowadays, to deal with a new organization in the Land of Rain, they've gone to great lengths, mobilizing all their subordinates and even taking hostages as a threat.

"The old man should just obediently step down!"

Now that Hanzo the Salamander has already taken action against the Akatsuki members, Tachibana no longer needs to worry about Yahiko's thoughts.

Yahiko's previous reluctance to rebel and seize power stemmed largely from Hanzo of the Salamander's immense prestige within Amegakure, and Yahiko harbored unrealistic fantasies about him.

But if someone takes advantage of you and you still don't fight back, you blame yourself for killing them.

Kenkawa Tachibana will also immediately choose to distance herself from him.

"Naruto, explain the situation to Yahiko first. Also, remember to rescue Kyusuke while things are in chaos."

Before Nagato left, he left a magic ring for both Yahiko and Konan, which they can now use.

However, upon hearing Tachibana's words, Nagato paused for a moment and asked in a somewhat bewildered manner.

"Hey, what are you doing, Ju?"

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju grinned.

"Of course I'm going to take down Hanzo the Salamander."

After saying that, Tachibana Kenkawa charged straight towards the Amegakure army that was gathering.

While running, Tachibana Kanakawa casually pulled the black hood over her head and took out an animal mask to put on her face.

Having completed her disguise, Jianchuan Ju tapped her chest twice with her fingers.

He leaped into the crowd.

"boom--"

A loud bang.

The ground collapsed instantly where Kanakawa Tachibana landed, splashing water and mud everywhere.

The Rain Village ninjas, who were completely unprepared nearby, were thrown into disarray by the shockwave.

"Enemy attack!!"

"Enemy at work!! Protect Lord Hanzo!!"

Faced with this sudden attack, all the Rain Village ninjas around drew their weapons and rushed towards Tachibana Kenkawa.

Nagato, still atop a tall building in the distance, stared in disbelief at the scene unfolding before him.

"Is Tachibana really this decisive and efficient?"

However, remembering Tachibana's earlier warning, Nagato immediately focused his mind and activated the "Illusionary Body Technique" to inform Yahiko of the situation.

On the other hand, Tachibana Kanagawa completely ignored the crowd rushing towards him.

He gripped the short sword behind his back and aimed at Hanzo the Salamander, who was still standing calmly in place.

"Swallow Returns!"

"Whoosh~"

A dazzling cyan-green blade of light flashed past.

In an instant, Tachibana Kenkawa slipped through the gaps in the crowd and slashed off Hanzo the Salamander's head with a single stroke.

"Huh? Is that old Hanzo really that weak?"

Tachibana Kenkawa, who had only launched a probing attack, never expected that her attack would be so successful.

However, looking back, the fallen "Hanzo the Salamander" exploded with a "bang," releasing a cloud of white smoke.

But it wasn't a shadow clone; instead, it transformed into the corpse of an unfamiliar Amegakure ninja.

"A double? Is the old man that cautious?"

Jianchuan Ju never expected that when the leader of Amegakure, the dignified leader of the village, mobilized his "army," he would have his subordinates use "transformation techniques" to impersonate him and lead the team.

Just then, a large cloud of white smoke burst out from behind the Rain Shadow troops.

As the white smoke dissipated, a giant spirit beast resembling a salamander suddenly appeared in the arena.

Standing atop it was Hanzo the Salamander himself, looking somewhat angry.

"Konoha's Anbu! Who sent you to assassinate me?!"

Beneath the mask, Tachibana Kanagawa smiled happily.

"Okay, as long as you haven't mistaken me for someone else."

Surrounded by hundreds of Rain Village ninjas, Tachibana Kenkawa remained fearless.

He pointed his short sword at Hanzo, who was standing atop the salamander's head, and shouted.

"By order of Lord Danzo, I have come to take your head!"

After saying that, Tachibana Kenkawa charged at Hanzo the Salamander once again.

The remaining Rain Village ninjas around them naturally wouldn't allow Tachibana Kenkawa to attack their leader.

They also rushed towards Jianchuan Ju.

only.

"boom--"

Another punch, delivered with incredible force, slammed into the ground, sending all the enemies who tried to attack flying.

Meanwhile, Tachibana Kenkawa himself leaped high into the air, still charging towards Hanzo the Salamander.

"Phew~"

At Hanzo's feet, the salamander summon opened its blood-red maw and spat out a large mouthful of dangerous purple poison mist at Tachibana Kanagawa.

Kanagawa Tachibana, however, had anticipated this, and had already completed the hand seals, tilting her head back slightly.

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

A massive blast of wind was spat out from the mouth of Kanakawa Ju.

The poisonous fog that had been surging toward him was instantly blasted open, creating a huge hole.

At that moment, Tachibana Kanagawa had already rushed up to Hanzo the Salamander.

Three shuriken were swung out, blocking Hanzo's figure.

Then, a barely perceptible pale green light emanated from its back.

Suddenly, Jianchuan Ju accelerated forward in mid-air.

"Swallow Returns!"

"Whoosh~"

The green blade of light sliced ​​through the air, accompanied by a jet of energy from its rear ribs.

Kanagawa Tachibana shot towards Sanshoyu Hanzo like a streak of emerald meteor.

However, Hanzo the Salamander himself is clearly not as easy to deal with as the Stand from before.

He swung his scythe, easily parrying three shuriken.

Then, with just a simple, slight turn of the body, he dodged the fierce attack from Jianchuan Ju.

However, Tachibana Kenkawa's offensive did not stop either.

After Hanzo passed by, Tachibana Kenkawa landed on the back of the salamander and stomped down hard with his left foot.

A terrifying, monstrous force erupted instantly.

Where the left foot stepped, shockwaves quickly spread outwards.

The salamander, a terrifyingly large monster, was trampled by Tachibana Kanakawa. It screamed and crashed to the ground.

As for Tachibana Kanagawa himself, he used the force of this step to instantly turn back and change direction again.

He charged toward Hanzo the Salamander, who had just dodged his first attack.

"Yan returns to the second section of Ihe!" 』

"Whoosh~"

The green blade of light shone for the third time on the battlefield.

"Ding~"

A crisp metallic snapping sound rang out.

Hanzo the Salamander looked down at his broken scythe with disbelief.

The gas mask he wore all year round also broke and fell off.

"Click~"

Behind him, Kanakawa Tachibana sheathed his sword.

On the exposed cheek of the salamander Hanzo, a bright red bloodstain quickly spread out as well.

(End of this chapter)