Chapter 113

While Mochizuki Hui dodged the Third Kazekage's relentless attacks, the Kazekage observed him closely, gathering intelligence on Hui's abilities.

First, there was Hui's speed—during their chase, it became clear that Hui was exceptionally fast, possibly even faster than the Kazekage himself. His reactions were equally impressive, showing an almost supernatural agility and lightness.

The Third Kazekage hadn't yet assessed Hui's strength directly, but he knew one thing for sure: close contact was to be avoided. In his ambush against the Third Mizukage, Hui had used a mysterious immobilizing technique that required no hand seals, followed by a devastating chakra sphere, also cast without seals. 

These techniques were dangerous and likely not the only tricks up Hui's sleeve, so it was best to maintain distance.

Additionally, reports suggested that Hui was a versatile shinobi, skilled in nearly all types of jutsu—including genjutsu…

What?!

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, darkness enveloped his vision. He realized immediately that he had fallen into a genjutsu.

Genjutsu: Bringer-of-Darkness Technique!

Without hesitation, the Third Kazekage folded his iron sand wings into a spiked sphere around himself, allowing his body to drop toward the ground. He knew he couldn't break free from the genjutsu right away, nor did he have anyone nearby to assist him. The best course of action was simply to protect himself.

At the same time, Hui leaped high into the air, clenching his fist and concentrating a massive amount of chakra into it.

Super Strength!

Boom!!!

Hui's chakra-infused punch struck the iron sand sphere, slamming it into the ground with an explosive force that sent up a cloud of dust.

 The sheer power of the blow shattered the iron sand sphere, driving the Third Kazekage into the ground. Had it not been for a protective layer of iron sand armor similar to Gaara's, he would likely have been severely injured.

But even as he landed, a chill ran through him—he had no idea how Hui managed to strike with such force and precision.

Before he could recover, Hui came down with another attack, this time channeling chakra into his foot and launching a powerful kick at the Kazekage.

Sensing the imminent threat, the Kazekage leaped out of the way with all his strength, narrowly avoiding Hui's kick.

Crack!

Boom!!!

Hui's kick struck the ground, shattering it and leaving a large crater.

The sight of such raw power made the Kazekage's pupils contract in shock.

It was now clear to him what technique Hui had used in his earlier attacks, and he couldn't help but think, What kind of monster is this boy?!

Such overwhelming power, executed without hand seals, was simply unreasonable.

Swallowing his horror, the Kazekage quickly manipulated his iron sand to form a massive cube, hurling it at Hui from above.

Hui's stance shifted, his hands gathering chakra as he prepared to counter the attack.

Boom!!!

Hui's punch smashed into the iron sand cube, shattering it like fireworks. The force scattered the iron sand, leaving the Kazekage astounded.

As the cube dispersed, Hui leaped forward, swiftly closing in on the Kazekage.

Having witnessed Hui's brutal strength, the Kazekage had no intention of letting him get any closer. He quickly retreated, reshaping his iron sand into giant needles that shot toward Hui as he advanced.

While airborne, with no solid ground to push off from, most shinobi would find it nearly impossible to dodge such an attack. But Hui wasn't like most shinobi. 

His keen eyesight allowed him to track the needles' paths, and he twisted his body midair, slipping through the gaps between the iron sand spikes.

Hui swung his fist down once more, but the Kazekage shielded himself with an iron sand barrier. Though Hui's punch shattered the shield, it slowed his advance, giving the Kazekage a brief reprieve.

Undeterred, Hui formed hand seals in midair, and with a clap, a swirling column of water appeared, cascading downward like a torrent toward the Kazekage.

Faced with the water jutsu, the Kazekage hastily raised an enormous iron sand wall to defend himself from the onslaught. Water crashed down from the sky, eventually forming a shimmering lake on the battlefield.

Both shinobi landed on the water's surface, chakra flowing through their feet to maintain their balance.

The Kazekage glared at Hui, who charged across the water's surface toward him, frustration and anger simmering beneath his calm exterior. 

Despite his years as a formidable shinobi, he found himself in the rare position of being entirely on the defensive.

But remembering Hui's monstrous strength and speed, he knew he couldn't risk close combat. 

He focused his chakra, condensing his iron sand into wings once more, aiming to gain altitude and launch attacks from above, beyond Hui's reach.

However, as soon as he rose, he felt a tug at his feet. The water beneath him had formed tendrils, latching onto his legs and dragging him down.

Although the force was weak and he broke free with minimal effort, it delayed him just long enough that he couldn't ascend any higher.

"Damn it!" he cursed, quickly reshaping the iron sand into a thick shield to slow Hui's approach, hoping to buy himself a few moments to evade.

The Kazekage raised an enormous rectangular barrier of iron sand between himself and Hui, effectively blocking Hui's path.

Hui merely smirked.

Without hesitation, he drew his blade, channeling blue-white lightning chakra through it. Then, in one swift motion, he stabbed his sword into the base of the iron sand wall, letting the water carry the current through.

Zzzzt!

A faint buzzing sound reached the Kazekage's ears, and his expression changed as he realized what was happening.

But it was too late. The lightning coursed through the water, reaching his feet and spreading through his entire body, causing him to seize up.

For a regular shinobi, the lightning would have only briefly numbed their legs. But the Kazekage wore iron sand armor, and iron sand was an excellent conductor of electricity.

From his earlier punch, Hui had deduced that the Kazekage wore iron sand armor. This realization had inspired him to create a water-based battlefield to conduct his lightning-style chakra, setting a trap to immobilize his opponent.

It worked.

As the Kazekage's body went numb, Hui leaped into the air, bypassing the iron sand shield. He raised his fist, aiming a powerful blow at the now defenseless Kazekage.

Seeing Hui's descending form, the Kazekage felt a surge of panic, his pupils dilating with terror.

In an instant, Hui's fist connected with the Kazekage's body.

Boom!!!

The Kazekage's body plummeted to the ground like a bomb, creating a massive crater on impact. 

The thunderous explosion masked the sounds of shattering iron sand and breaking bones, while blood sprayed into the air as water and earth mixed together.

The Third Kazekage had been defeated.

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