Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

In his eyes, these Konoha ninjas were simply walking points; most importantly, many of them could trigger system missions.

The criteria for triggering system tasks are very simple: basically anything that has appeared in the original work can be triggered.

There's no need to elaborate on those like Yamanaka Inoichi, Nara Shikaku, and Hyuga Hizashi, whom the Night Lord had previously defeated.

Even Nara Suzaku and Nara Shizuku, who were just killed, were cannon fodder who only appeared briefly in the original Fourth Shinobi World War, and both triggered the system's missions.

Although the rating is not high, only C level, the score is only five thousand points.

However, the mission reward is 5,000, plus the 2,000 Jonin qualification points, that's 7,000.

One costs 7,000, two would be 14,000, if we had ten or eight of these, we'd be rolling in money!

As the saying goes, a man cannot get rich without unexpected wealth, and a horse cannot get fat without night grass. This battlefield is the opportunity for Ye to truly step into the peak of power!

"Da Jade Rasengan!!"

Just as Yoru was about to continue his dragon dance, Jiraiya suddenly appeared to his right, spinning a chakra ball several cubic meters in size in his hand, which he then pressed directly onto Yoru's body.

The powerful impact erupted, and Ye only had time to release one layer of the circular shutter.

But how could Number Thirty-Nine's Binding Spell withstand such a terrifying attack?

In an instant.

The circular shutter shattered, and Ye's figure was violently blasted away!

Damn it, Yagura!

Are you playing me?

Turning his head, he saw that Yagura was using his Water Mirror to exchange ninjutsu with Sarutobi Shinnosuke, while Jiraiya took the opportunity to attack Ye.

"Ninja Art: Random Needle Binding!"

In the instant that Night was blasted away, several strands of white hair quickly wrapped around her, tightening more and more under the powerful chakra, attempting to annihilate her directly.

At the last second, Ye's figure vanished, and a white ANBU mask was shredded by the strands of hair.

"Empty cicada!"

"Don't even think about running away!"

White, steel-like hair swept across the room, combined with a fire jutsu mixed with oil, and even the turbulent water jutsu could not extinguish it.

The figure of night kept flashing, but many of the Hidden Mist ninjas were not so lucky. Almost all of them who were affected by Jiraiya's ninjutsu paid the price with their lives.

"It can't go on like this..."

Night's gaze turned cold. He suddenly raised his hand and grabbed at Jiraiya, who was chasing after him. At the same time, he shouted to the Hidden Mist ninja beside him, "Everyone, get out of the way!"

Without Ye's warning, the surrounding ninjas quickly moved away.

Jiraiya and Yoru's offensive was simply too exaggerated. If they were caught in the crossfire of a battle of this level, they would either die or be seriously injured.

"The Fourth Way of Binding: This Rope!"

Energy ropes materialized out of thin air, tightly binding Jiraiya's body.

Jiraiya exerted force with both arms, but immediately afterward, three huge, sharp beams of light shot out, pinning his hands and waist firmly to a wall formed by earth-style techniques.

"The Thirty Years of Binding Dao: The Mouth Flashes Three Times!"

"Thunderous carriages, the gaps of spinning wheels, this thing has light, and it is divided into six!"

A rapid chanting sound came from Night's mouth. Looking at Jiraiya, who was briefly bound, Night's right hand suddenly clenched tightly around Jiraiya.

"Sixty One of the Binding Dao: Six-Stand Light Prison!"

With full chanting, six beams of light shot out from all directions, tightly binding Jiraiya's body.

Immediately, Yoru gripped Hyōrinmaru tightly with both hands, his aura surging at that moment, and he slashed fiercely at Jiraiya's head!

"Sit upright in the frosty heavens, Hyōrinmaru!"

"Vacuum Ice Blade Slash!"

Chapter 38: Mizuki Yoru, Unleashing Full Power!

The ice blade from the vacuum was unstoppable, and Hyōrinmaru's blade struck Jiraiya hard.

However, Jiraiya's reaction speed is extremely fast.

The moment the ice blade fell, the white hair on his head began to grow rapidly, harden, and then envelop his entire body.

The night's Hyōrinmaru landed on that white hair, producing a crisp metallic clang!

"Ninjutsu: Needle Jizo!"

"Ninjutsu: Hair Needle Senbon!"

After withstanding Hyōrinmaru's attack, the hair, which was as hard as steel, shot out like a crossbow bolt.

Night's pupils contracted sharply, and his figure vanished instantly. His headband, which represented his identity as a Hidden Mist Ninja, was completely pierced by the hair that resembled a thousand bonsai!

"Even when he can't move, he can still maintain both offense and defense. He truly lives up to his reputation as the 'Dragon Returning to the Sea' hero Jiraiya..."

Night's figure emerged from a dozen meters away, looking solemnly at Jiraiya who had broken free from the Six Staffs of Light Prison.

Just as he had predicted, the power he currently possessed was rather weak in terms of single-target bursts. He could still rely on strong control to limit the first and second stages of the Gundam, but against a top-tier powerhouse like Jiraiya who specialized in ninjutsu and taijutsu, he was simply not up to the task.

(Don't accuse me of being a Jiraiya fanboy. The Pervert Sage's official stats are ridiculously high: 10 Ninjutsu, 9 Taijutsu, 6 Genjutsu, 9 Wisdom, 9 Strength, 9 Speed, 10 Spirit, and 9 Hand Seals, totaling 71 points. Although he's somewhat weak in Genjutsu, Jiraiya is exceptionally skilled at dispelling it. He's an absolute six-pointed star god of war, a legendary ninja with no weaknesses.)

"What a bizarre method."

Looking at Yoru holding Hyōrinmaru, Jiraiya's expression was extremely serious, but his gaze was more drawn to the surrounding war.

With Konoha's top combat forces being completely tied down, the Konoha ninja in Tsunami Town are being rapidly defeated by Kirigakure.

Almost every minute, countless Konoha ninjas were dying, and the thick stench of blood had stained the mist in the air crimson.

At this rate, they won't last until reinforcements arrive.

"Attention all Konoha ninja! Retreat in groups of three!"

Jiraiya decisively gave the order, but how could Kirigakure let their prey escape like that?

"Leave all these Konoha ninjas here! Don't let a single one escape!"

"Water Escape! Who will build the dam?"

Yagura's cold voice rang out as he formed hand seals, releasing his chakra without reservation. The terrifying water-style attack, like a monstrous wave, surged towards the Konoha members.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and the ground beneath him trembled.

A magnificent earthen wall, resembling a city wall, stood firm against the turbulent, surging waters.

"Earth Escape: Earth Current City Wall!"

Before Konoha could even catch their breath, Yoru leaped up and instantly appeared at the top of the Super Explosive Water Wave.

He plunged the Hyōrinmaru in his hand into the flowing water.

"The cold will not make you feel pain."

"Hyorinmaru!"

A chilling aura emanated from Hyōrinmaru, instantly freezing the towering waves into ice waves that swept towards Konoha with unparalleled force.

If the Exploding Water Wave was meant to stop the Konoha's retreat, then the Frosty Torrent is meant to completely crush these Konoha ninjas!

"This level of ice magic!!"

"How can this be?!"

The Hidden Mist ninjas present stared in stunned silence at the terrifying ice waves, especially the members of the Snow Clan, who were almost dumbfounded.

"This……"

Hyoji Minazuki stared blankly, seemingly understanding why Akira Minazuki had treated Yoru that way.

It turns out, it wasn't because of his position as the deputy head of the Night Shadow Division, but because...

This is a terrifying ice attack, like a natural disaster!

"boom!!!"

The surging torrent of ice instantly shattered the rock and earth city walls.

Yoru wielded the Hyōrinmaru sword horizontally downwards, causing continuous ice walls to rise from the ground like mountains, completely sealing off Tsunan Town!

In this environment, which has already been turned into a lake by the Hidden Mist Ninja, Hyōrinmaru's power will be infinitely enhanced. This is the power of Hyōrinmaru, the strongest ice-type Zanpakutō!

"Vacuum multi-layered ice wall!"

"Ice Dragon Tail - Skybreaker"

Several ice dragons roared out and blasted towards the Konoha ninja below. Everything in their path was frozen, including dozens of Konoha ninja.

[Ding! Successfully defeated a Jonin. Reward: 1000 points.]

[Ding! Successfully defeated a Jonin. Reward: 1000 points.]

[Ding! Successfully defeated a Chunin. Reward: 200 points.]

【…】

The system's notification sounds were incessant.

Suddenly.

Snowflakes drifted down from the sky.

The once clear sky had now turned extremely gloomy, and snowflakes and ice crystals began to fall.

Ye held up the Hyōrinmaru in his hand, and endless cold air burst forth from it. The falling snowflakes and ice crystals continued to expand and freeze, and in an instant, the world before him was completely transformed into a frozen wasteland!

A celestial phenomenon is occurring!

Countless figures were frozen in place, losing their lives.

Not only people, but also the terrain, the remnants of ninjutsu, and even migratory birds flying overhead were frozen in time.

The continuous ice walls completely enveloped the entire town of Tsunami, turning this former Konoha camp into a frozen tomb!

"Is this Lord Ye's power?!"

"Truly worthy of being Lord Ye! What formidable combat power, what terrifying aura!"

"Night...you've actually reached this level...?"

Countless Hidden Mist ninja gazed at Mizuki Yoru, who stood atop the ice dragon, wielding the Hyōrinmaru, their eyes filled with fascination, awe, and disbelief…

Even Yagura was slightly lost in thought at this moment.

"Is this your true power, Minazuki Yoru..."

"The power of Ice Release, this is the true Ice Release!"

Behind the battlefield, Mizuki Akira, dressed in a snow-white kimono, trembled as she gazed at the icy landscape.

"Water without a moonlit night... Water without a moonlit night!"

A rosy flush rose to her neck and cheeks, her eyes shone brightly, and she seemed to instantly transform...

"boom!!!"

But just when the Hidden Mist faction thought victory was within reach...

Suddenly.

A colossal figure descended from the sky, forcefully shattering the ice wall, and a deafening sound broke the silence of this realm.

A giant, fiery red toad, wielding a massive katana, shattered the towering ice wall, and Jiraiya's deep voice echoed from above.

"Bunta, break the ice wall. Fugaku and Shinnosuke, lead all the survivors to retreat."

"Crack..."

He bit his finger until it bled, and then drew the blood from his fingertip on the corner of his eye.

An ineffable power gathers within the clasped hands.

"I'll cut off the queen!"