Are all members of the Uchiha clan insane?!
Raiga Kurosuki felt a chill run through him as he gazed at the man before him, whose smile seemed oddly serene.
This guy had been lurking in Kirigakure for quite some time, only to reveal that his true target was the Mizukage!
The Mizukage, the very pinnacle of a "Kirigakure's Ninja"!
Not some random person on the street, nor even an ordinary elite Jonin.
Anyone who earns the title of "Kage" in the ninja world is undoubtedly formidable. Each one is a fierce warrior who has battled on the frontlines.
Even those leaders of smaller ninja villages recognized as "Kage" by the major villages are formidable in their own right.
And now, Uchiha Sogetsu's target was none other than the Mizukage!
While an ordinary Jonin might attempt to assassinate a regular village Kage, it seemed ludicrous to think they could succeed against the Mizukage.
If it were that easy for a Konoha ninja to assassinate the Mizukage, they might as well simply end their own lives rather than contemplate forming alliances with the Iwagakure to wage war against Konoha.
"Very well, let's see how you plan to assassinate the Mizukage!"
Reassuring himself, Raiga Kurosuki sneered, sheathing his thunder sword and keeping a vigilant eye on his adversary.
Meanwhile, on the other side, things were dire for Biwa Juzo.
For some inexplicable reason, the Three-Tailed Isobu seemed to have singled him out, ignoring the others and relentlessly pursuing him with a clear intent.
In a twisted sense, this could be seen as fulfilling his original goal, but it also meant facing the wrath of Isobu alone.
"Exactly what I've been waiting for!"
Biwa Juzo licked his lips, eyes gleaming with a bloodthirsty light. "My executioner's blade has thirsted for this moment. Today, it shall taste the blood of a Tailed Beast!"
He always danced on the edge of life and death, as if balancing on a tightrope suspended over a sea of razor-sharp blades.
Every nerve in his brain, every muscle in his body, was taut with anticipation. One wrong move could end his life in an instant. This exhilarating sensation only served to fuel his excitement.
"That sensation!"
Biwa Juzo could sense his chakra concentration reaching unprecedented levels. Amidst this intense pressure, he felt a surge of newfound understanding.
If he could just survive this battle, his strength would surely soar to new heights!
"Let's do this! Come at me!"
Biwa Juzo appeared almost frenzied, wielding his decapitation sword as he charged towards Isobu.
Forced back repeatedly by Isobu's onslaught, he finally glimpsed an opening.
His speed increased exponentially, leaving almost a shadow on the water's surface. Even the nearby ANBU operatives couldn't track him with their naked eyes.
Yet, Isobu, the Three-Tails, towering like a steel hill upon the lake, pinpointed his every move with its yellow-pupiled gaze. Through its extraordinary visual perception, it locked onto Biwa Juzo, a near-shadow on the lake's surface.
Isobu's ferocious maw opened wide, resembling a dark cavern.
"Roar!"
A tremendous roar compressed into a sphere, unleashing an enormous, visible air mass in an instant.
Boom!
The lake's surface surged with waves, the air mass carving out a tunnel in its wake.
This tangible wind-based force generated a sharp sonic boom, accurately targeting the flickering figure on the lake.
Boom!
The air mass exploded, creating a visible sonic boom cloud.
The immense shockwave, shaped like a ring, swept outward with a destructive force. The lake water surged in thousands of waves, as if propelled by unseen hands, rapidly spreading outward.
"Lord Juzo!"
The ANBU operatives sent to assist were pushed back by the massive waves, their anxious shouts echoing on the sidelines.
In a battle of this scale, they could do nothing but watch from the periphery, filled with anxiety.
"Biwa Juzo!"
A thunderous roar cut through the air, and from the heart of the explosion emerged Biwa Juzo, drenched in blood, gripping his executioner's sword as he charged towards Isobu.
Instead of retreating, he accelerated even further, akin to a cannonball leaving a wake of billowing air.
His momentum reached its zenith, his murderous intent condensed to palpable substance. Dark spectral energy cloaked his hefty decapitation sword.
"Perish!!!"
This time, Biwa Juzo hesitated no longer, pouring every ounce of his strength into the strike.
Blood mingled with the sword, along with his will, spirit, and chakra. He staked nearly everything, unleashing a slash forged from his very life, like a demon from the depths of hell.
With a ferocious roar, he swung a blow capable of cleaving mountains!
Clang!
The heavy blade descended with tremendous force.
Simple yet unadorned, the sword bore a lifetime of resolve and dedication. Cold, merciless killing intent imbued every inch, cleaving the air into an abyss.
Cold swordlight rippled through the atmosphere, accompanied by rolling airwaves. It resembled a colossal dragon lurking in the depths, soaring into the sky at that moment, its scarlet eyes ablaze with deadly intent. Abruptly, it swooped down!
Isobu emitted a low growl, sensing the impending threat.
Its massive, flat tail whipped through the air like a steel lash, crashing into Biwa Juzo with relentless force.
Crack!
The tailed beast's power was immense, whipping the air into a supersonic boom.
Its tough, thorn-covered tail clashed with the cold swordlight swirling in the air.
Boom!!!
At the moment of impact, a thunderous explosion seemed to rend the heavens. The resounding clash of metal echoed across the entire lake, halting even the blizzard raging above.
Then, a boiling wind roared, creating a visible shockwave that swept across with unstoppable force.
Everywhere it passed, the lake water churned, the ice shattered and exploded, and nearby Anbu felt their chests impacted, thrown back by the air wave.
Biwa Juzo was sent flying like a meteor, blood splattering, crashing hard onto the fractured ice.
Meanwhile, Isobu bore a visible scar on his forehead.
"Roar!!!"
Injured by a mere mortal, Isobu raged, clumsily propping up his limbs and lifting his head high.
"Juzo!"
Raiga's brows furrowed, pupils shrinking. "Get out of there!"
"Cough, cough."
But Biwa Juzo was in no condition to move.
Using his blade for support, he struggled to rise from the ground, blood flowing from his forehead, vision blurring, feeling unprecedented weakness making it difficult to stand.
"Is... someone calling me?"
Biwa Juzo could barely hear, senses fading.
"Danger! Get out, Juzo!"
Raiga Kurosuki disregarded surveillance, sprinting towards Biwa Juzo, shouting and waving desperately to alert him.
"Danger?"
Biwa Juzo paused, turning to look behind him.
At that moment, the colossal beast lifted its head high. From its mouth, dense chakra gathered, compressing dark purple and light blue spheres merging towards the center, gradually forming a chakra sphere several meters in diameter. Deep black, exuding ominous and destructive aura.
"Is that... a Tailed Beast Ball?"
Biwa Juzo stared at the immense black sphere, heart chilling.
Could that really be the legendary "Tailed Beast Ball"?
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