Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 374 The Visitor is Not Friendly

The ice ball formed from absolute zero resembles a crystal-clear gem.

It showed no trace of coldness and shone brightly in the sunlight.

With the added power of Tachibana Kanakawa's "super strength," the object was thrown like a rapidly falling cannonball, disappearing directly into the calm lake water.

The high-speed ice hockey puck sank into the lake, only splashing a small amount of water.

Compared to the vast lake, it doesn't seem that eye-catching.

But the next moment.

"Boom!"

The once smooth, mirror-like lake surface immediately began to churn violently, and surging columns of water shot straight into the sky.

But before the water column could rise higher into the sky, the speed at which the extreme cold spread had already caught up with the rising water column.

The once azure lake water, along with the splashing waves, instantly transformed into a massive, pristine white ice sculpture.

The chilling air emanating from the explosion's epicenter was also rapidly spreading outwards from the center of the lake.

It turned out that an entire island made of ice and snow had frozen out of the lake.

Looking down at the effect of his attack, Tachibana Kanagawa stroked his chin and nodded in satisfaction.

"Such a small amount of chakra can cause this effect. Although it's due to an underwater explosion, it seems this technique can be used as a regular method in the future."

Although the "Zero Degree Bomb" technique requires an absurdly high level of chakra control, and for the sake of stability, there are certain limitations on the amount of ice-style chakra that can be infused into it.

However, in terms of the smaller backlash and delayed release, it is much more convenient than the original "Absolute Zero" in certain situations.

Hikaru Uchiha, who was on the shore, also saw the results of Tachibana Kenkawa's attack.

A glint of light flickered in his eyes.

Although she had always known that Tachibana Kenkawa's strength was not simple, she had never had a worthy opponent to compare her with, so her guesses were always somewhat vague.

This time, I truly witnessed how a casual strike from Tachibana Kenkawa could cause such a catastrophe.

The girl also gained a more genuine understanding of what Tachibana Kenkawa meant by "protecting her".

Let's set aside Uchiha Hikaru's intentions for now.

After detonating the "explosive egg," Tachibana Kenkawa stared at the lake below, silently counting down the time.

"After this explosion, they should finally come out, right?"

Just as Jianchuan Ju was thinking this...

"roar----!"

A fierce roar echoed from beneath the lake's surface.

Then came a loud "clang!"

The newly formed ice crystal island in the middle of the lake began to tremble and shake violently, as if it was about to be lifted up and thrown away by a giant object.

However, after a violent shaking, the scene of the Three-Tailed Chirp emerging from the shattered ice was not seen.

Upon seeing this, Jianchuan Ju burst out laughing.

"Are you stupid? Ice created at absolute zero isn't that easy to break!"

As Jianchuan Ju finished speaking.

"Boom!"

A loud bang.

On the side of the "island in the lake," far from the center, beneath a thin layer of ice, the massive body of the Three-Tails slammed into the ice a second time, finally breaking through.

Countless waves and huge ice crystal fragments were thrown everywhere by the impact.

The three-tailed beast that broke through the ice stared fiercely at Tachibana Kanagawa, who was floating in the sky.

However, in Tachibana's eyes, the fierce appearance of the three-tailed beast at this moment was a contrast to the scene when it failed to break through the ice.

I always felt that this big turtle was a bit silly.

"You'll have to get a beating first, so just bear with it."

Because Tachibana Kanakawa's sealing techniques are not yet fully developed.

While it is possible to seal a tailed beast by oneself, it is more convenient when the opponent is unable to resist.

However, just as he raised his hand to gather chakra, preparing to swoop down and give this old friend a "Bang Bang combo meal".

The Three-Tails, which had been incredibly ferocious, suddenly displayed the familiar Mangekyou Sharingan shuriken symbol in its eyes.

The moment those crimson Sharingan appeared, the Three-Tails, which had already assumed an attack stance, immediately fell silent.

A large head emerged from the ice and floated there motionless.

He looks even more foolish than before.

"this"

How could Tachibana not recognize the Sharingan symbol in the Three-Tailed Fox's eyes?

It is the mark of Uchiha Hikaru's Mangekyou Sharingan.

I subconsciously turned my head to look at the shore.

The girl was still waving happily at him.

Glancing again at the giant tortoise at her feet, Tachibana Kenkawa flew towards Hikaru Uchiha with a hint of helplessness.

"Orange~ I've discovered that I seem to be able to control this giant turtle quite easily."

At this moment, the girl, whose eyes also revealed the Mangekyou Sharingan, was happily showing off her skills to Tachibana Kanagawa.

Once back on the ground, Jianchuan Ju rubbed the girl's head with a hint of helplessness.

How could Tachibana Kanagawa not know that the Mangekyou Sharingan could control tailed beasts?

However, he was very clear about it.

Even though Hikaru Uchiha doesn't possess the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, controlling a tailed beast, a seemingly "minor" task, still requires him to expend his own eye power.

Moreover, the girl's lifespan had already been affected because she had undergone multiple Sharingan eye techniques.

Tachibana Kenkawa was already very experienced in dealing with the Three-Tails, so he never thought of using Hikari's Sharingan to accomplish it.

However, looking at the girl's "praise me" expression, how could Jianchuan Ju bear to blame her for acting on her own initiative?

"Well done!"

"Light, just hold on a little longer, I'll seal this big guy away right away."

Although the eye power required to maintain control after the manipulation is completed should not be too great.

However, Tachibana Kanagawa did not want to disappoint the girl's good intentions, so he immediately took out the iron pot that he had prepared in advance, and prepared to seal the Three-Tailed Beast inside.

However, just as Tachibana Kenkawa had set up the iron pot and was waiting for Hikaru Uchiha to call the Three-Tails, which had been controlled, to the shore.

In his mind, the "Danger Premonition" issued a sharp, deadly warning, something he hadn't done in a long time.

Before she could even check who was attacking her, Jianchuan Ju's emerald green wings unfurled rapidly, instantly reaching their maximum speed.

In an instant, he flashed in front of Uchiha Hikaru, picked up the still clueless girl, and disappeared from the spot.

next moment.

"Chirp—chirp"

A piercing, strange buzzing sound rang out.

A dazzling circular white beam of light instantly pierced diagonally downwards through the spot where the two had been standing.

The white beam of light did not last long before it contracted and dissipated.

However, the sealed iron pot that was originally placed on the ground has disappeared.

Along with the ground illuminated by the white light, a huge, bottomless cylindrical cavity appeared.

"Damn it! Dust Escape!"

Holding the girl who was still shaken, floating in the air, Tachibana Kanagawa immediately recognized the white light as the type of move it was.

Following the direction of the attack, two figures slowly emerged from the empty air in the distance.

The two attackers floating in the air didn't seem to care much when they saw that Jianchuan Ju and his companion had dodged the attack.

The gray-haired old man spoke to Jianchuan Ju from afar.

"Young man from the Uchiha clan, would you be willing to give me the Three-Tails?"

I only discovered this today while researching.

Konoha has the Hokage Rock, Sunagakure's meeting room has huge full-body statues of all the Hokage, and Iwagakure's office has stone sculptures of the upper bodies of the First and Second Hokage.

I didn't find Kumogakure today, but I vaguely remember that there were framed photos of past Kage displayed in the office.

So does that mean Kirigakure doesn't commemorate the previous Kage at all? Or am I missing something?

Does anyone remember this?

(End of this chapter)