Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 452 Capture

As Ringo Ameyuri landed gracefully, a deafening roar of cheers erupted from the surrounding audience.

Watching the red-haired girl in the arena, smiling brightly and waving enthusiastically to the stands in all directions, constantly stirring up the emotions of the audience, Yahiko couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

"Although they both have red hair, their personalities are completely different from Nagato's."

Xiao Nan smiled and nodded.

"Moreover, he is a Lightning Release ninja, which is relatively rare in Kirigakure. The speed of that last attack would be difficult for even me to deal with."

Yahiko, who had been smiling as he looked down at her, was stunned when he heard Konan's words and turned to look at his companion.

After hesitating for a long time with a complicated expression, he still couldn't figure out how to comment on Xiao Nan's words.

In the end, he just gave an awkward laugh and brushed the matter aside.

Meanwhile, far away in the Land of Earth.

Nagato, whom the two had just mentioned, was actually traveling with another rare Lightning Release ninja from Kirigakure.

"Lord Naruto, the last white monster has been defeated!"

Kurosuki Raiga sheathed his longsword and respectfully reported to Nagato.

Seeing the previously arrogant Raiga Kurosuki speaking so respectfully, Izaburo's eye twitched involuntarily.

Of course, Yi Sanlang would never do something like making sarcastic remarks about his seniors.

Although Senior Kurosuki Raiga was easily dealt with by this ANBU member named Naruto, he could still easily defeat him if he were to be attacked. He didn't want to get beaten up for no reason.

In terms of assessing the situation, Izaburo believed he had always been absolutely adept at it.

Seeing that the two had finished their cleaning work, Nagato nodded silently without saying a word.

Before leaving the village, Jianchuan Ju had told him this.

Because this operation required concealing his identity, the two people who were arranged to accompany him were among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, skilled enough to maintain a certain level of combat power even without wielding their swords.

Although their strength is not top-notch, they are obedient and experienced.

And indeed, that was the case. The "Blunt Blade Master," codenamed Harpoon, was very respectful from the start and worked quite efficiently.

Although this "Thunder Blade Envoy" initially had thoughts of seizing command, he immediately suppressed all such thoughts after demonstrating his strength.

They were also very thorough in handling even trivial matters.

Now that all the White Zetsu hiding nearby have been eliminated, it's time for the real operation to begin.

"Cough cough~"

Nagato coughed twice, gathered his thoughts, and then spoke.

"This intelligence is slightly different from the previous ones; there are two Iwagakure ANBU squads also present near the target."

"Both of these Iwagakure teams are composed of Jonin leading two Chunin. Their strength is currently unknown. You only need to hold them off while I capture my target."

At this point, Nagato glanced at the strange black robes with red clouds that the three of them were wearing, thought for a moment, and continued.

"It would be best if we could kill them all. If I don't ask for your support, we don't need it."

"But if you are no match for them, then try your best to lure them away and not interfere with my battle."

"Furthermore, the most important thing is not to reveal your true identity. With this disguise, as long as you don't expose yourselves, it doesn't matter if someone from the other side leaves alive."

Seeing that both of them nodded in understanding, Nagato didn't waste any more words. He took out a mask that he had prepared beforehand and put it on his face.

"Let's get started!"

That's all.

"Swish, swish, swish~"

The three of them immediately moved towards their target.

Meanwhile, outside a simple wooden hut on the edge of a cliff.

The six Iwagakure ANBU knelt on one knee, and the leader spoke respectfully to the man before him.

"Lord Omursuke, the Tsuchikage has ordered you to return to the village as soon as possible, or the village will declare you a rogue ninja."

The red-haired, purple-clad middle-aged man, who was facing away from the six people, angrily chopped the tree stump in front of him to pieces upon hearing this.

He then turned around and roared at the six people.

"Another order! Does that bastard Onoki still want to order me around?"

"Get out of here, all of you! If you want me to go back, then have Onoki come and beg me himself!"

As he spoke, Lao Zi threw the sharp axe in his hand hard, and it stuck straight in front of the person who had spoken earlier.

However, before the person could continue to try to dissuade him...

A chilling voice came from the sky.

"The Guiding Force of All Things"

As the words fell.

Old Zi, who was standing perfectly fine on the ground, suddenly seemed to be bound and dragged by an invisible rope.

He was uncontrollably sent flying into the air.

The six members of the Hidden Rock Guard were immediately shocked and stood up to turn around.

A figure dressed in a black robe with red clouds and wearing a strange orange mask stood in the sky, one hand outstretched, aimed at Lao Zi, who was rapidly approaching him.

"Enemy attack! Save lives first!"

The leader of the ANBU shouted, and then the group immediately took their positions, preparing to unleash ninjutsu to save the person.

However, the next moment, two more figures in black robes with red cloud patterns quickly appeared.

Lightning flashed, and the earth cracked.

The two sudden ninjutsu attacks instantly disrupted the movements of the Iwagakure ANBU members.

However, these individuals were fairly capable, and there were no direct casualties.

After a brief period of commotion, they quickly regrouped and launched a counterattack against the enemy.

Let's leave the battle here for now.

In mid-air, Rōshi, who was directly grabbed by Nagato's "Universal Pull", immediately realized that the strength of the newcomer should not be underestimated.

He immediately clasped his hands together.

A deep red octopus tail quickly emerged from behind him.

Then, the scorching hot magma spread all over his body.

However, simply activating the "Lava Release Chakra Mode" is not enough.

Lao Zi knew that this alone could not resolve the current crisis.

Then he continued to form hand seals.

"Lava Release: Scorching River Rock Technique!"

Several millstone-sized, fiery red magma balls were spat out of Lao Zi's mouth and shot rapidly toward Nagato, who was still standing in mid-air.

Under the scorching heat, even the air seemed to be distorted and deformed.

However, seeing the terrifying ninjutsu attack coming towards him, Nagato showed no intention of stopping his actions.

With his other hand slightly raised, a white, semi-transparent light shield instantly appeared.

The moment the massive lava fireball touched the seemingly fragile transparent light shield, it immediately began to twist and deform.

As if absorbed by some invisible force field, it vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"What?!"

Old Zi, who hadn't shown much emotion despite being drawn by the invisible force, could no longer hide his shock.

His usually invincible Lava Release ninjutsu was so easily absorbed by the opponent.

There was no time to think.

Seeing that he had been dragged in front of the enemy, Lao Zi didn't say a word and immediately threw a punch.

(End of this chapter)