Chapter 56: Kirigakure's Encirclement

"Bastard!" Under the moonlight, Fourth Mizukage Yagura, who had transformed into the Three-Tails, let out a thunderous roar. Hidden within the Three-Tails, his face gradually twisted, a surge of shame and anger constantly rising, feeling as if his teeth were about to shatter. Clearly, with the Genjutsu control removed by Obito himself, he had completely recovered. During the period he was controlled by the Genjutsu, he wasn't completely unconscious. Even if hazy, he knew quite a bit. Recalling how he, as the Mizukage, had been reduced to someone else's plaything, watching his beloved village being wantonly toyed with and destroyed, yet being powerless to do anything. Especially seeing the chaos in Kirigakure before him, a monstrous killing intent was brewing in his chest. "Everyone, stop!" However, he also knew that the most important thing now was to make the villagers stop fighting. If they continued, the village would truly collapse. Although now, it was not much different from having collapsed already. The Fourth Mizukage's roar pierced the sky. This Tailed Beast Chakra-infused roar instantly caused the entire Kirigakure to erupt. Those who were 'loyal to the Mizukage' were excited, but Genji's subordinates had extremely grim expressions. The Fourth Mizukage Yagura was originally one of the rare perfect Jinchuriki in the Ninja World. He could perfectly unleash the power of the Three-Tails. "This is bad..." For a moment, all the 'rebels' felt a chill. It wasn't that they hadn't prepared themselves mentally, but facing the Three-Tails, which was like a small mountain, they instinctively felt fear. Genji and Terumi Mei were no exception. They also looked at the mountain-like figure with extreme solemnity. "Genji-sama, something's wrong." But just then, Ao suddenly ran over. "Now, the Fourth Mizukage has no traces of Genjutsu control on him!" "Hmm?" Ao's words stunned both Genji and Terumi Mei and it was then that the Fourth Mizukage's voice sounded again. "Everyone, stop immediately." "Everything that happened tonight was deliberately orchestrated by someone. They intend to overthrow our Kirigakure." "As the Fourth Mizukage, I command you to immediately begin searching. Encircle and suppress our true enemies—" "They are still in Kirigakure!" In a forest within Kirigakure, a kunai was stuck solitarily in the ground. At this moment, accompanied by Chakra fluctuations, Takemi, Jiraiya and Kakashi suddenly appeared. "It seems we're safe for now..." Jiraiya glanced around, and finding no one for the moment, he finally let out a sigh of relief, but soon he couldn't help but curse under his breath. "That bastard, he actually brought out the Three-Tails, truly..." "Actually, Jiraiya-sama, if you hadn't tried to dispel the Genjutsu, we wouldn't have been so unlucky, would we?" Takemi pursed his lips. He glanced at the Three-Tails, which was like a small mountain in the distance, and couldn't help but complain. "Now look, the Fourth Mizukage won't let any of us go. We're in big trouble." "Hey, hey, hey, I did that for a reason, kid! Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand!" Jiraiya's eyes widened and he shouted, though his words sounded a bit weak even to himself. They had naturally heard the words the Fourth Mizukage had spread through the Three-Tails Chakra. He also understood why the Fourth Mizukage had done this. He didn't want his shame to be spread abroad. For a Kage to be controlled as a plaything, the impact of this matter was too great. At least for now, this matter still needed to be suppressed as much as possible... "Kakashi, are you alright?" Jiraiya didn't want to argue with Takemi. He turned his head and looked at Kakashi with some concern. "That guy, you..." "Don't worry, I'm fine." Kakashi shook his head, speaking seriously, "I know what I need to do. Obito is no longer the Obito he once was. The heroic Obito will always live in my heart and in my left eye." "This evil spirit wandering the human world merely bears Obito's appearance. He is no longer the Obito who aspired to become Hokage." "Sigh, it's good that you have such resolve..." Listening to Kakashi's words, Jiraiya felt somewhat bitter, and at the same time, a little ashamed of himself. Kakashi could be so clear-headed, but he seemed unable to reach that point... "Takemi, are you alright?" Kakashi also seemed reluctant to continue this topic. He looked at Takemi with a hint of concern. Although Takemi didn't even have a single injury this time, he knew very well who his disciple was dealing with. "Don't worry, Kakashi-sensei, I'm fine." Takemi smiled. "This time was better than expected. Although it was troublesome at first, Obito was caught off guard by me last time and was somewhat restrained." "And with the Fourth Hokage's mark, he didn't dare to attack again, but this mark will probably be difficult to use again in the future." "There's nothing to regret. It's good that this mark could be effective." Jiraiya pursed his lips, seemingly regretting that Minato had left fewer things in the human world. However, this mark had already helped them a lot and had fully served its purpose. "Speaking of which, that guy didn't die after taking a Rasengan, it's incredible. Perhaps that's the power of Wood Release." "Let's leave this place first, it's too dangerous." Kakashi sighed, then spoke. "Takemi, can you still hold on? I have some Military Rations Pills from the Akimichi clan here. If you can't..." "Don't worry, I'm fine." Takemi shook his head, a smile appearing on his face. He had plenty of Chakra now, and after returning, his Chakra would only increase. He hadn't expected this time's reward to be the Three-Tails' Chakra. He had always been yearning for this stuff. He had even entertained the idea of targeting the Fourth Mizukage before, but Obito was watching too closely, so he had no chance. But now he didn't need to think much about it. The system had already brought it to him. Ōtsutsuki tree planting relied on this stuff... It's just that he didn't dare to use it now because he didn't know what would happen. He planned to try it slowly after returning. Moreover, even if he didn't use this Three-Tails' Chakra, his own Chakra was completely sufficient. 'But I completed another exclusive side mission, why hasn't it been settled yet?' Takemi was a bit curious in his heart, but he was too lazy to think much. He would know once he returned. "Let's leave first. The Fourth Mizukage is now conducting a full-scale encirclement, we—hmm?" Takemi didn't finish his sentence as he suddenly frowned and turned his head. Not only him, but Jiraiya and Kakashi also instantly turned their heads, only to see space suddenly distorting not far away. The next instant, Obito and Kisame jumped out of the space. For a moment, the five of them met each other's gazes, and the air seemed to fall into a dead silence. "Obito..." After a moment, Kakashi's gaze turned cold, and Obito also snorted coldly. "What, still want to fight?" Obito felt a bit unlucky. After leaving with Kisame, he needed to recover slightly because his body was injured. He didn't expect to run into them again. He secretly cursed his bad luck, but he absolutely couldn't show any weakness. "I think we should stop here." Seemingly sensing the tension rising again, Kisame immediately spoke. "Although we are enemies, don't forget that Kirigakure is currently encircling us. Any grudges can be settled slowly later." "But wasn't the Fourth Mizukage controlled by him? Keeping you here wouldn't be bad for us." Takemi raised an eyebrow. Obito scoffed disdainfully, "Fight if you want. Do you really think they'll let you go? You're from Konoha, and besides, would he let you go back and report this kind of thing?" For a moment, both sides fell silent again, their auras rising, as if they would act at any moment. "Go check over there." "Be careful. The Mizukage said there are enemies in the village, so be cautious." "Do you think it's really like this? I feel..." "The Mizukage has already invited Genji for a meeting. Don't waste any more time." Just as they were at a stalemate, sounds from Kirigakure ninjas suddenly came from afar, which immediately caused their momentum to deflate. They were indeed very capable, but that didn't mean they could withstand the encirclement of an entire village. "Forget it, I'll let you go this time." Jiraiya sighed, speaking solemnly, "Konoha will not forget what you have done!" "Hmph." Obito snorted coldly and turned to leave with Kisame. The Kirigakure ninjas were getting closer, and they didn't want to be caught. Similarly, Takemi and the others also turned, seemingly preparing to leave. But the next instant... Takemi suddenly used Flying Thunder God Technique to flash, Purple Lightning covering his short sword, and slashed towards Obito's head. And Obito seemed to have anticipated it, completing the hand seals the moment he dodged. Fire Release: Blast Wave Wild Dance! At this moment, Kakashi and Jiraiya had also completed their hand seals. Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique! Fire Release: Big Flame Bullet! Kisame also quickly turned around. Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique! The five of them, as if telepathically connected, all launched their attacks at the most opportune moment. Boom... Boom... Boom— In an instant, the forest roared, flames, Purple Lightning, and Water Release intertwined, and a large amount of steam continuously diffused. In the mist, the five of them stared at each other, and for a moment, the air was exceptionally silent. It was precisely at this time that Takemi's system popped up again. [Completed Kakashi Exclusive Side Mission 2] [World-Weary Obito, His Broken Self] [Rewards are being settled] (End of Chapter) Read 40 Advanced Chapters on [email protected]/astralicity