From the night of genocide, marching towards the strongest.

Kakashi-sensei, please don't let anything happen to you!

Sakura wasn't worried about Naruto because, although he was impulsive, he was the strongest among them. His raw strength was undeniable, so even if he suffered a loss...

It means suffering a small loss.

There is no danger to their lives.

As for Kakashi-sensei, although he is their teacher, strictly speaking, his strength has long been surpassed by the three of them, a fact that Kakashi himself has acknowledged.

In particular, he has been greatly depleted, and his strength is not what it used to be.

However, the current situation clearly did not allow the two to think too much. The fluids in their bodies began to pulsate again, many times stronger than before.

Sakura wasn't greatly affected, but Yakumo had to place his hand on Ashura's Blade and rely on its Yang Release power to alleviate the situation.

A rapidly spinning vortex of water roared out, like the most ferocious tsunami forming a whirlwind that swept down towards the two of them from above.

"Humph!"

Sakura snorted coldly, pressed her thumbs together, and a clear, transparent, thin stream of water shot out from the gap between her crossed palms.

Water Escape · Water Breaks Waves!

Two years later, his skill had improved to an immeasurably greater level. The Water Severing Wave instantly cut through and shattered the surging water escape technique, scattering water droplets like bullets everywhere.

Wow!

The newcomer had clearly anticipated that his attack would have no effect on Sakura. Just as the water vortex dissipated, a figure leaped into the air and delivered an extremely simple downward slash towards Sakura!

"Kisame Hoshigaki!"

Kisame Hoshigaki's slash was like a giant mountain falling from the sky; the pressure on the air became tangible, and the fierce airflow made Sakura's clothes flutter wildly!

Sakura's eyes were cold as she gripped Indra's sword and unleashed a massive shockwave, resolutely slashing towards the enemy.

Super Strength Slash!

The impending clash between the two forced Yakumo to dodge.

She was neither a water-style ninja nor a taijutsu ninja with a strong physique. Neither the impending torrent of water nor the shockwave generated by their clash was something she could afford to stay put.

She believed that Sakura would not be at a disadvantage in this instantaneous clash, and that she would support Sakura after regaining her footing and launch a fatal blow against the attacker!

Just then, a person burst out from the bizarre and chaotic fog, a person with a desolate and magnificent aura that regarded thousands of troops as nothing!

With each step he took, a stream of water would inexplicably appear on the uneven ground.

He was actually able to use Water Release: Instant Water, a technique that could only be used in rivers, on the ground.

At the same time, the blood in Yakumo's body began to pulsate at an unprecedented rate.

Even though she was gripping the Asura Blade tightly in one hand, her fair face suddenly flushed red.

"His target is me!"

"He's dead! This is impure resurrection!"

"I see, so in order to separate us, they can't even consider each other's feelings?"

"Are you afraid of my illusions, so you send out dead people who are immune to illusions to deal with me?"

The moment Yakumo saw the cracked face of the newcomer, he thought of many things. He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly with his left hand, while his right hand trembled slightly but made a hand seal with great determination.

"I am now just a dead man; illusions have no effect on me!"

Upon seeing the handprint, the First Mizukage, whose body was being controlled but whose consciousness remained extremely clear, spoke at a speed that was impossible for an ordinary person to understand.

Is it really ineffective?

Yakumo's face was flushed, but her expression remained extremely calm. The First Mizukage spoke very quickly, but she heard him clearly.

Seeing this, the First Mizukage sighed. Although the little girl was from Konoha, the First Mizukage still didn't want her to die like this.

And to die in my current state is my own doing.

While feeling sorry for her, the First Mizukage cursed her inwardly as an idiot, thinking how he had just praised the girl.

Using illusions to deal with the dead is utterly ridiculous!

And it's a rather weak illusion—Magic Tree Binding Kill!

The Illusion Tree Binding Kill is a traditional illusion technique passed down since ancient times. It makes the opponent see the illusion of being entangled by trees to disturb their mind and restrict their freedom. Because this technique can keep the opponent rational, it is generally used to extract information by trapping the target in the illusion of being entangled and bound by a large tree.

But what use is that to the dead?

Tendrils and vines spread out from around the First Mizukage's body, but the First Mizukage paid them no heed, considering them mere illusions. His gaze remained fixed on the girl's face, which grew closer and clearer, as if he could already see her tragic death.

However, at that moment, the First Hokage overlooked a fact: the Illusionary Tree Binding Kill was indeed a genjutsu, and the idea that he was entangled by trees was just an illusion.

But right now he is just a resurrected body, a dead person. Even if he has consciousness, he doesn't belong to himself. Strictly speaking, he can't see any branches or tendrils.

So what were those branches and vines he saw?

Froze!

The First Mizukage, who was speeding along, suddenly froze.

"this?"

The First Mizukage looked incredulously at the branches and vines binding his body. They were so lifelike that the First Hokage could even smell the fragrance of the plants and their vibrant life!

"This isn't an illusion? This is Wood Release?"

The First Mizukage looked up at the girl, whose expression remained calm. In response to his question, she simply shook her head and formed another hand seal.

Yakumo did not actually use Wood Release; instead, he used his unique talent, Genjutsu Shinjutsu, to manipulate the illusory branches and vines, making them appear real while simultaneously drawing upon Ashura's Blade.

It imbued the trees, once they became real, with a powerful vitality.

It's not Wood Release, but it's even better than Wood Release.

"That is..."

The First Mizukage wanted to continue asking questions, but at that moment his clear eyes suddenly became cloudy, and a powerful burst of chakra erupted from them, making Yakumo's restraints instantly precarious.

However, Yakumo had already prepared another method.

After completing the hand seals, Yakumo raised his index and middle fingers together, forming a sword shape. A dark and mysterious Yin Release chakra fluctuation emanated from his fingertips, which he then gently touched to the First Hokage's forehead.

It was this seemingly casual flick of the finger that instantly cleared the First Hokage's clouded eyes, and calmed his chakra, which was about to go berserk.

Soul Imprisonment Technique!

The Second Hokage developed a forbidden technique that can imprison a person's soul for a period of time.

Two years ago, the Konoha leadership began to fully train Team 7. What does it mean to fully train them?

It means you can see whatever you want to see.

Ninjutsu scrolls and experience notes of past Hokage?

After removing some of the dark and secret information about the higher-ups.

Give!

Forbidden arts involving the human body and soul?

After removing some gory and inhumane content.

Give it to me too!

In short, whatever Class 7 wants to see or learn, they can do so with great ease.

This was not Tsunade's decision alone, but rather an action taken with the full cooperation of both advisors.

As a genjutsu ninja, Yakumo had naturally seen the Second Hokage's Soul Imprisonment Technique, which involved the secrets of the soul.

She even knew a lot about the Impure World Reincarnation technique, which is why she was able to recognize the First Mizukage's impure body at a glance and come up with a countermeasure in a short time.

"How is this possible! This guy actually interrupted my control!?"

In the distance of the battlefield, in a hidden underground lair, Kazuma suddenly opened his eyes and roared in disbelief.

"We must take back control immediately!"

Kazuma closed his eyes again, trying his best to regain control of the First Mizukage while sending other reanimated bodies to the battlefield.

He knew that if he didn't hurry, given the girl's apparent familiarity with the Impure World Reincarnation technique, he would lose ground.

It will definitely completely undo the Impure World Reincarnation of the First Mizukage.

You have to understand that the First Mizukage is currently his most powerful reanimated force, and he hasn't even had a chance to unleash his full potential yet.

How could you just throw it away so easily?

"You've been released from the Impure World Reincarnation?"

On the scene, the First Mizukage, having regained his composure, asked a question.

"No, there is a small but extremely powerful force within your body that is still binding you. I have only temporarily interrupted the person behind the scenes from controlling you, Lord Mizukage."

Upon hearing this, Yakumo frowned, shook his head, and formed another hand seal.

This hand seal is for the Impure World Reincarnation - Release!

Originally, she intended to use the Soul Imprisonment Technique to directly seize control of the First Mizukage from the person behind the scenes, thus adding a powerful combatant to her side.

In this extraordinary situation, Yakumo was not a pedantic person; at worst, he would apologize to this senior ninja afterward.

What she didn't expect was that the Impure World Reincarnation used by the person behind the scenes was clearly an enhanced version, much stronger than the Impure World Reincarnation she had described in the book.

More importantly, the sacrificial offerings!

"An extremely powerful force?"

The First Mizukage looked thoughtful, then said, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be the power of the First Hokage. Only his chakra has such a powerful and vibrant fluctuation."

So, did the offering contain cells from the First Generation?

No wonder, it wouldn't be surprising if it were the cells of the First Generation.

After all, my power is far inferior to that of the First Generation.

"I understand."

Yakumo nodded: "The person behind the scenes will soon continue to control you. Please forgive us, Mizukage, to avoid you causing us unnecessary trouble later."

"This is really troublesome. He's just a dead man, yet he's causing trouble for you younger generations."