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"Water Escape·Water Prison Technique!"

The water prison completely enveloped Hozuki Mangetsu. Even someone as strong as Jiraiya was unable to break through the water prison and could only watch as the water prison technique took shape.

Inside the water dungeon.

Hozuki Mangetsu removed his pale ANBU mask, revealing a slightly bitter smile: "I'm sorry, Lord Yoru."

"Lu Jiu, stop him!"

Jiraiya roared, and Nara Shikaku, who had been waiting in the wings, unleashed his Shadow Imitation Technique, sending a black shadow shooting out!

"Water escape……"

The shadows and the flowing water surged together.

But at this moment.

puff!

The sound of flesh being pierced suddenly rang out, and the shadow imitation technique that had extended to the full moon came to an abrupt halt.

Nara Shikaku, who was using the Shadow Imitation Technique, stared in disbelief at his chest.

A sharp blade, without anyone noticing, pierced his chest!

[Target A 'Nara Shikaku' detected, side quest triggered:]

Task (1): Successfully capture Nara Shikaku, reward 10000 points.

Task (2): Successfully defeat Nara Shikaku, reward 5000 points.

Mission (3): Successfully kill Nara Shikaku, reward 30000 points.

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Blood spurted from Nara Shikaku's mouth, and the next moment, his body collapsed to the ground, lifeless.

[Ding! Successfully completed Rank A objective 'Nara Shikaku' mission (Part 2) and mission (Part 3): Reward: 35000 points.]

[Ding! Successfully defeated an elite Jonin. Reward: 2000 points.]

"Shikaku!!"

The pupils of the Konoha members contracted, and Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza were completely stunned, unable to believe what they were seeing.

Shikaku... is dead?

Full Moon, who was preparing to commit suicide using a secret technique, was also somewhat stunned at this moment.

"Master Ye..."

"Why is he here."

"Did you come because you saw my signal flare?"

Hozuki Mangetsu froze for a moment, but quickly recovered and hissed sharply, "Lord Yoru, hurry! This is a group of Jonin from Konoha and the legendary Sannin, Jiraiya! Get this message out of here!"

With Lord Yoru's secret techniques and Body Flicker Technique, he would definitely be able to escape even from the Sannin and the Jonin of Konoha.

All that's needed is to pass on information about Jiraiya and the Konoha Jonin group.

Then the main force of the Mist Shadows at the front line will be well prepared to deal with the enemy and will not be caught off guard.

"Discovering Konoha reinforcements in time is a great achievement. Are you just going to give me all the credit? Aren't you afraid those old guys from the Hozuki clan will cause you trouble?"

With a burst of speed, Yoru's figure appeared directly in front of Hozuki Mangetsu, sword in hand, looking at Jiraiya's gloomy face.

"Besides."

"I won't allow you to die like this until I've completed the task I assigned you. Hozuki Mangetsu!"

Chapter 12 I will stop them

"Shikaku!"

Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza trembled slightly as they knelt beside Nara Shikaku, unable to believe what they were seeing.

"His heart was completely shattered."

Jiraiya's face was extremely gloomy.

That guy showed no mercy. As Nara Shikaku's heart was pierced, he spun the blade and completely shredded it.

Even if Tsunade were here, she couldn't save him from this injury.

Just a moment ago, they were chatting and laughing about catching a good prey.

But the next moment, Nara Shikaku and they were separated by death.

Jiraiya's face was extremely ugly, and the killing intent and anger in his eyes were even stronger than those of the other two members of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

Nara Shikaku is unlike any other Jonin.

He is extremely important to Konoha.

As the current head of the Nara clan, Nara Shikaku represents the highest level of the Nara clan's secret techniques, and his combat power far surpasses that of ordinary elite Jonin.

Furthermore, Nara Shikaku was the brains of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the leader of the Konoha Jonin team, and the chief strategist on the front lines. His exceptional intelligence and extensive knowledge led Konoha to victory in numerous battles.

The fact that the battles between Sunagakure and Iwagakure ended so quickly was largely due to Nara Shikaku's involvement.

But now...

"This guy……"

A cold gaze fell on Yoru, who was standing in front of Hozuki Mangetsu. The death of Nara Shikaku had caused even more damage to Konoha than the death of Konoha's White Fang a few years ago!

"Lord Ye, your eyes..."

Looking at the night before me.

Hozuki Mangetsu's gaze lingered briefly on Yoru's bandaged right eye, then he smiled wryly and said, "Lord Yoru, you should have evacuated immediately and sent out the news of the Konoha Jonin group and Jiraiya's arrival."

“I am seriously injured. Although your teleportation technique is fast, it is impossible for you to take me away in front of so many powerful enemies.”

"Leave quickly, Lord Ye..."

"When did the genius boy of the Hozuki clan start to become so fussy?"

Night grinned and pulled Hozuki Mangetsu up from the ground.

"I'll hold them off, you retreat first."

"This……"

Hozuki Mangetsu was slightly taken aback. Should he stop them?

Although Nara Shikaku's point control is gone, there are still three top-tier Jonin from Konoha in front of him, plus Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin comparable to the Mizukage. Lord Yoru, even though you are strong, how are you going to stop them?

But the night had already spoken, and Hozuki Mangetsu said nothing more.

Clenching his teeth and enduring the excruciating pain of his completely shattered right arm, Hozuki Mangetsu raised his left hand and placed it on his right arm.

In the blink of an eye, his left hand turned into a puddle of water and merged into his right arm.

In just a few breaths, his right arm, which was almost shattered, actually began to tremble slightly and started to regain its vitality.

This is a water-based healing technique, a secret method of the Hozuki clan!

"None of you are leaving today!"

Before he could continue treating himself under the full moon, a voice filled with murderous intent rang out.

call out! !

With a whooshing sound of wind breaking through, Yoru felt the air in front of him suddenly explode. With a burst of chakra, Jiraiya's fist slammed down on Yoru's face.

Yoru raised his hand directly, but instead of defending, he thrust it fiercely at Jiraiya's neck, actually adopting a life-or-death fighting style!

but.

Who is Jiraiya?

This level of attack was nothing to Jiraiya.

Jiraiya tilted his head to the side, dodging Asahi's attack. At the same time, his chakra-covered fist transformed into a palm print, slamming heavily into Yoru's abdomen.

At the critical moment, Night's figure vanished from the spot, and Jiraiya missed his target, his hand landing on the ground.

"boom!!"

With the burst of chakra, a huge crater suddenly appeared.

Ye frowned deeply. If he were hit by such an attack, his physique would probably be crippled on the spot!

His gaze shifted slightly to the side.

Hozuki Mangetsu has already used the water healing technique to complete the initial healing ability and is beginning to prepare to leave.

But those Konoha Jonin were no pushovers either; upon discovering Mangetsu's retreat, they immediately prepared to give chase.

"Hado #58: Kennyan!"

The sweeping gale swept away all the swarms of insects. Night Flash Step was activated, and in an instant, he disappeared from Jiraiya's sight and reappeared in front of the gigantic Akimichi Choza.

An unstoppable, shallow strike slashed towards Akimichi Choza.

"laugh!"

A stream of blood spurted from in front of Akimichi Choza, the intense pain forcing the Akimichi clan patriarch to stop.

[Target A 'Akimichi Choza' detected; side quest triggered;]

【Task (One)...】

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[Target A 'Aburame Shimi' detected; side quest triggered;]

【Task (One)...】

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[S-rank target 'Jiraiya' detected; side quest triggered;]

[Mission (1): Successfully subdue Jiraiya. Reward: 80000 points.]

[Mission (2): Successfully defeat Jiraiya. Reward: 50000 points.]

[Mission (3): Successfully defeat Jiraiya. Reward: 200000 points.]

"I said that."

Hearing the system notifications constantly ringing in his ears, the not-so-tall and strong figure lightly waved his hand, flicking away the filthy blood.

"I will stop you!"

The uncanny speed and ruthless swordsmanship brought the entire battlefield to a sudden silence. Everyone in Konoha, including Jiraiya, focused their attention on Yoru!

"That speed just now..."

Jiraiya's gaze had never been so solemn.

His eyes were fixed on Ye in front of him. Just a moment ago, he had vaguely sensed the shadow of the move his disciple had mastered from Ye.

Flying Thunder God?

No, it shouldn't be the Flying Thunder God Technique, but rather an enhanced version of a special Body Flicker Technique, a move similar to that of that genius kid from the Uchiha clan.

Jiraiya quickly made his judgment.

Even so, given his ability to master the Instantaneous Movement Technique to this extent, coupled with his ruthless swordsmanship and unique secret techniques, this guy is definitely someone they should take seriously.

just.

When did Kirigakure get this guy?

Could it be that those guys secretly trained them in order to win this war?

Jiraiya surveyed the night before him, his mind racing with thoughts.

While Ye seemed to be putting on a big show, he was actually full of shit inside.

Damn it, wasn't the plan for me to distract Konoha and then let the Seven Ninja Swordsmen carry out the decapitation strike and assassinate Jiraiya?

Why is Jiraiya here?!