"You're a monster!"
It was hard to tell whether it was fear or something else that drove the Third Mizukage to attack.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet!"
It was a standard opening move, but this time, it visibly drained a lot of his chakra. The water dragon summoned wasn't as massive as before, but it still surged towards Uchiha Sogetsu amidst the surrounding water.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet!"
Such a straightforward ninjutsu. Uchiha Sogetsu simply decided to replicate it.
The two water dragons clashed mid-air, creating countless splashes.
Amidst the waterfall-like flow of water, Uchiha Sogetsu broke through the curtain of water with lightning speed. Like a lion pouncing, his body faintly glowing with golden light, he rushed forward.
The Third Mizukage tried to dodge, but the pain in his abdomen slowed him down. "Damn, if only I weren't injured."
But at this point, there was no use lamenting. He could only block with his arms.
"Konoha: Whirlwind!"
His sweeping leg was like a whip, unleashing a powerful gust of wind.
The Third Mizukage's arm blocked the whip-like kick, but his bones cracked under the impact, sending him flying backwards once again.
Luckily, he managed to absorb and redirect most of the force. Mid-air, he flipped and landed steadily on the ground, gathering his chakra.
"Uchiha Sogetsu..."
Wiping blood from his mouth, the Third Mizukage clapped his hands and bellowed, "I'll bury you beneath the lake forever!"
Suddenly, his majestic chakra exploded like a tsunami, violent airwaves rippling out and pushing the surrounding water away.
"Water Style: Raging Tornado!"
In the next instant, the chakra gathered in his mouth was forcefully released.
Buzz--!
A deafening roar echoed through the air!
The concentrated water flow condensed into a beam of light.
All its force and power were concentrated into a chakra-infused line, resembling a thin, light blue streak.
It slashed a trench several meters wide across the choppy lake's surface with incredible sharpness, cleanly dividing the water on either side.
Uchiha Sogetsu swiftly leaned to the side, evading by several meters using his instant body technique.
Boom!
The razor-thin torrent passed by, instantly fracturing the hard rock bed beneath the lake.
Any fish that came into contact with this narrow water line were sliced at lightning speed, their bodies cut so smoothly that their heads continued forward unaware, the water turning crimson where they bled.
"What an incredibly sharp water blade!"
Uchiha Sogetsu's eyes widened slightly, evidently impressed by this technique.
"Don't think you can evade it—I'm not done yet!" The Mizukage was relentless, not allowing him any respite. With a twist of his head, he directed the razor-thin water blade to sweep forward.
This was almost his last resort. If he couldn't defeat Uchiha Sogetsu with this, he'd be in serious trouble!
Whoosh!
The water blade swept across the lake.
Wherever it passed, waves collapsed and water churned, cutting through the flow with astonishing precision.
Uchiha Sogetsu leaned back 90 degrees, narrowly avoiding the water blade that swept past his face. Seizing the momentum, he flipped over and sped across the water's surface towards the Third Generation Mizukage.
"Are you planning to charge straight at me?" the Third Mizukage asked, his expression cold.
"Foolish move. Watch me cut you down!" he threatened, ready to split Uchiha Sogetsu in two with his water blade.
But just as he was about to strike, the Mizukage suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head. Uncontrollable rage and madness surged through him, swiftly turning into deep sorrow and depression.
The overwhelming sadness abruptly transformed into bizarre joy. The Mizukage laughed hysterically, tears mixing with his laughter.
"Hahahaha. Wuuuu."
"Damn it! What's happening? Ahhhh, I'll kill you!"
"No, Uchiha Sogetsu is not the enemy?"
"Yes, he is the enemy!"
The Mizukage felt as though countless voices were clamoring in his mind, causing unbearable noise.
He clutched his head in agony, struggling to maintain his ninjutsu. Every nerve in his brain felt like it was on fire, overwhelming his senses.
It was like hot steel was piercing and twisting inside his skull, making it impossible to focus.
"Genjutsu. Damn it!" he realized, understanding that he was likely trapped in an illusion.
He tried to disrupt his chakra flow to break free, but the excruciating pain persisted, unaffected by his efforts.
"What have you done, Uchiha Sogetsu?" exclaimed the Third Mizukage.
Veins bulged on the Mizukage's forehead, his face turned red, and he doubled over in pain. "What kind of ninjutsu is this?!"
Uchiha Sogetsu remained silent, slowing his pace as he walked away.
"I'm worthless!"
"No, I'm just Danzo's puppet!"
"Being Mizukage is exhausting. I might as well be dead."
Countless chaotic thoughts overwhelmed the Third Mizukage, driving him deeper into madness.
Each attempt to resist was met with more intrusive thoughts, whispering and pushing him towards insanity.
"Argh!"
In desperation, the Third Mizukage bit his tongue, using pain to focus his mind. He gathered his chakra swiftly, forming hand seals. "Water Style: Dragon Burst!"
But as he concentrated, ready to unleash the jutsu, confusion struck.
How did he perform ninjutsu again?
Across from him, Uchiha Sogetsu mirrored his seals, his expression indifferent. "Water Style: Dragon Burst!"
"No, it can't be!" The Third Mizukage's eyes widened in horror. "That's my secret technique!"
Unfortunately, the scene that followed confirmed his worst fears: Uchiha Sogetsu was indeed using his own secret technique.
Uchiha Sogetsu might have smiled and shaken his head if he had heard his voice.
Of course, that was impossible; copying the secret technique with the Sharingan was even more so. His ability to use the Third Mizukage's secret technique stemmed from his recent use of the Beyonder item, the "Tinder"!
Before the Third Mizukage could unleash his ninjutsu, Sogetsu stole his "secret technique".
Boom!
A deluge of water coalesced into dozens of ferocious dragons, bursting through the lake with heads held high, hurtling down upon him with relentless force.
"Ahhhh!"
The Third Mizukage was struck by several water dragons, his body ragdolling against the rock wall.
The raging water dragons flipped over and surged down like a speeding truck carrying tons of weight, crashing directly into his body.
The powerful impact instantly shattered his internal organs, tearing through muscles and bones.
"Hate, anger, joy, sadness, pain."
Sogetsu's eyes shimmered as he gazed at the dying Third Mizukage, barely standing: "How does it feel to experience the ultimate turmoil of emotions and desires?"
"Uchiha Sogetsu..."
The Third Mizukage raised his head, half-smiling, half-crying, eyes filled with suppressed madness, and spoke hoarsely: "Who... are you?"
"Clearly, I am human."
Sogetsu tried to adjust his glasses, only to realize they had long been lost. He brushed back his broken hair and said slowly:
"Yes, for now, at least." As he finished speaking, his hand, like a sharp sword, pierced through the Third Mizukage's chest!
Blood dripped down his arm.
The Third Mizukage's eyes dimmed, his breath fading reluctantly.
[Side Quest: Let's Make a Big Rage (Completed)]
[A qualified Spectator will direct the trend of the times. Now it's your turn. Follow your own script and make a big rage. Let the war go as you wish.]
[Reward: Adult Mind Dragon's Complete Brain*1, Adult Mind Dragon's Blood 500ml]
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