Amidst the ongoing battle, Kazuya had already accumulated nearly 20,000 points of chakra from the outskirts of the battlefield—a massive, massive haul!
Now, the leader of the Kaguya clan had even pushed the Fourth Mizukage Yagura to the point of unleashing his Tailed Beast chakra!
Good!
This is amazing!
Who'd have thought, Kirigakure, usually so unassuming, would have such highly skilled ninja?
The quality of gold drops in this rebellion is nearly outpacing the Konoha vs. Kumo pre-battle skirmishes!
Unbelievable!
It seems the Kaguya clan has gone all out for this assassination attempt on the Fourth Mizukage, holding nothing back.
In the center of the battle, the Fourth Mizukage Yagura dodged a bone spike attack, slapping a Kaguya elite Jonin with a powerful strike that sent them flying.
Then…
Coral sprouted all over the Kaguya Jonin's body—a truly creepy sight.
Coral Palm!
This technique was especially deadly against taijutsu users, practically tailor-made to counter the Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyaku!
In the original storyline, even Naruto, when in his Kurama Chakra Mode, had a hard time with this move.
And now? There was no way these Kaguya shinobi could handle it!
Bang! Bang!
The Fourth Mizukage Yagura exerted his strength, sending two more Kaguya Jonin flying.
Whizz! Whizz!
"Shikotsumyaku: Ten Finger Drilling Bullets!"
At that moment, a group of Kaguya shinobi joined forces, launching a concentrated rain of bone bullets toward the Fourth Mizukage Yagura.
"I can't let this continue…" Yagura looked around at the collapsed buildings, his expression growing grim.
If this kept up, no matter who won, the village would sustain massive casualties.
I need to shift the battlefield outside the village.
With his decision made, Yagura used the rain of bone bullets as cover and leaped away to a more distant area.
"Chase him!"
"We can't let Yagura escape!"
The Kaguya clan leader, Kaguya Amakuto, shouted and instantly pursued.
Shikotsumyaku!
True to its nature as a taijutsu-based kekkei genkai, the Kaguya's speed was astonishing—even the Fourth Mizukage Yagura found it difficult to match.
Several hundred meters away, the sprinting Fourth Mizukage Yagura was intercepted by Kaguya Amakuto.
"Water Style: Water Mirror Technique!"
Quickly forming seals, Yagura summoned a water mirror before him.
Then…
From within the mirror emerged a figure identical to Kaguya Amakuto, charging right toward him.
"Not this annoying jutsu again!"
"Shikotsumyaku: Dance of the Willows!"
In a flash, Kaguya Amakuto turned into a blur, dashing at Yagura.
But then!
The Kaguya Amakuto from the water mirror used the same Dance of the Willows, colliding with him fiercely.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Seconds passed, filled with dozens of clashes!
The white bones clashed against each other, creating a surprisingly balanced showdown.
"The same strength!"
Kaguya Amakuto gritted his teeth. This damn Yagura was such a nuisance!
Each of his abilities was perfectly suited to counter the Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyaku!
If it weren't for his jinchuriki status, this cursed man never would've become Kirigakure's Fourth Mizukage!
Boom, boom, boom!
A series of booming sounds echoed continuously.
Finally!
After a tremendous effort, Kaguya managed to eliminate the person in the mirror.
[You have collected 400 Chakra points]
[You have collected 200 Chakra points]
[You have collected 500 Tailed Beast power]
[You have collected 400 Tailed Beast power]
[You have learned the Jutsu: Water Style: Water Mirror Technique]
[You have gained 1000 experience points in Water Style: Water Mirror Technique]
[Your Water Style: Water Mirror Technique has leveled up to lv2 (0/1000)]
…
Golden light continued to shoot forth in waves.
"Water Mirror Technique..."
Kazuya observed curiously. "I wonder if this Water Mirror Technique can replicate the power of the Sage of Six Paths. If so, it would truly be the strongest Water Style jutsu!"
In the original story, the mirror images created by this technique could even repel the likes of the God Mode Naruto and Killer Bee.
The potential it held was immense!
At this moment, while the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, was locked in battle with Kaguya, the elite rogue ninjas from the rebellion had also pursued.
Behind them, a few Anbu from the Mist Village were hot on their heels.
Notably, the vicious Suigetsu, wielding his sword, was charging after the rebel ninjas with fierce determination.
"Die!"
"You traitors to the Mizukage must perish!!!"
He shouted with rage as if a torrent of fury surged within him.
In the distance.
Under the mask.
Kazuya chuckled softly.
This fruit-themed ninja, Suigetsu, looked far too anxious.
If he was correct, this assassination incident involving Kaguya's rogue ninjas was likely due to a major oversight on the part of this intelligence chief.
Hundreds of organized elite rogue ninjas almost succeeded in their rebellion!
Tsk tsk!
If the Leaf Village's intelligence chief had pulled off such a blunder, even Shimura Danzo would have been thoroughly reprimanded by the Third Hokage.
You're in charge of intelligence, yet you just clock in and out every day?
Your own house got invaded, and you didn't even know it? What use are you?
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet!"
"Water Style: Water Severing Wave!"
"Water Style: Grand Waterfall Technique!"
"Water Style: Damming the River!"
In an instant.
Countless Water Style jutsus exploded across the battlefield, flooding the area within hundreds of meters.
"Hmm?"
Hearing the familiar jutsu, Kazuya instinctively turned his gaze.
It was the spiky-haired man!
With the white shark face!
Whoa!
The youthful version of Kisame Hoshigaki had indeed shown up!
At this time, Kisame was still a bit inexperienced and was part of Suigetsu's crew.
Now, he was also in the thick of battle, fighting against the rogue ninjas led by Kaguya.
This guy was notorious for being the "Tail Beast of the Tail-less Beast," nearly defeating the Eight-Tails in the original story!
[You have collected 200 Chakra points]
[You have collected 200 Chakra points]
[You have gained 100 points in combat experience]
[You have collected 80 points in Water Style talent]
[You have collected 100 points in Water Style talent]
[Your Water Style talent has reached max level, lv5. You have received a special passive ability: Water Style Jutsu damage increased by 100%]
[You have three elemental talents (Fire Style, Lightning Style, Water Style) that have reached maximum proficiency. You have earned a special reward: Talent - No-Seal Jutsu]
[No-Seal Jutsu: When using any jutsu, you can bypass the hand-seal process and instantly activate it]
…
Here it comes!
Amid the unending golden light, Kazuya's Water Style talent had finally reached max proficiency at lv5!
This time, aside from the standard 100% damage increase for Water Style jutsu, he had gained a brand new talent!
No-Seal Jutsu!
The ability to ignore the hand-seal process and instantly activate jutsu is an extraordinary talent!
In battles between ninjas, this becomes incredibly overwhelming!
Some powerful jutsu require complicated hand signs, demanding a lengthy preparation time.
But with No-Seal!
You can skip that entire preparation period!
The advantages are unimaginable!
It could be said that this reward is just as significant as the previous one, the Kirin!
Even more versatile!
At this moment, several upper-level ninjas from the Kaguya clan suddenly noticed Kazuya lurking at the edge of the battlefield.
"There's an Anbu over there!"
"A lone one!"
"Let's take him out together!"
"Watch me! Corpse Bone Path: Willow Dance!"
The Kaguya clan's upper-level ninjas charged at him, roaring in excitement.
In their eyes, a solitary Leaf Anbu was merely a fish on the chopping board!
However, Kazuya, at the edge of the battlefield, merely glanced at them coldly.
In the next instant.
Clap!
His hands met together!
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
Boom!!!
In an instant, a roaring, terrifying fire dragon engulfed the Kaguya upper-level ninjas.
The blazing flames erupted with fearsome power!
In a flash, the dim skies over the Mist Village were completely illuminated!
The sheer terror of the Fire Style jutsu!
Most importantly...
Before the Kaguya upper-level ninjas met their demise, they couldn't comprehend how this solitary Anbu ninja could unleash a Fire Style technique with just a clap of his hands!
What the hell!
He didn't even need to form seals?!
What kind of trickery is this?!
Is he pulling a fast one on us?!
The Fire Dragon Flame Bullet requires seven seals, right?
And he just claps his hands and it works?!
He must be cheating!!!!
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