66 Ch-65 Expectation vs Reality.

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Although Raikage was sent flying, the rest of the Kages did not stop to check on him because they were in combat and couldn't afford to lose their rhythm.

Hiruzen sprang into action after Kagutsuchi's powerful punch knocked the Raikage to the ground. He quickly extended his Adamantine Staff from the side and struck Kagutsuchi from behind, catching him off guard. Kagutsuchi, on the other hand, quickly regained his composure, using Shunpo to vanish from Hiruzen's attack and reappear beside him, fist clenched and poised to strike.

Reacting with lightning speed, Hiruzen instinctively increased the size of the Adamantine Staff, holding it steadfastly in front of him as a defensive measure. With a thunderous impact, Kagutsuchi's fist collided with the staff, sending shockwaves through the air. Though the Adamantine Staff managed to withstand the force of Kagutsuchi's blow, a few hairline cracks appeared on its previously unblemished surface.

Despite the staff's fortitude, the sheer magnitude of Kagutsuchi's attack proved overwhelming. Hiruzen was propelled backward, his body soaring through the air, like a kite caught in a strong gust. The force of the impact rattled his bones and temporarily disoriented him.

Hiruzen surveyed the damage done to his trusted Adamantine Staff as he struggled to regain his composure. The few cracks that marred its once-impenetrable form served as a stark reminder of his opponent's formidable strength.

"Enma, are you okay?" Hiruzen inquired.

During the intense battle, the Kazekage noticed that two fellow Kages had been knocked out, so he decided to attack Kagutsuchi until they were healed. He quickly performed his signature move, the "Iron Sand Gathering Assault." He shaped the iron sand into formidable high density constructs, poised to strike his opponent, Kagutsuchi, with masterful control.

However, Kagutsuchi, ever vigilant, anticipated the Kazekage's move. Reacting with remarkable speed, he used Hadō #4, known as "Byakurai" or "Pale Lightning." In an instant, a thick, crackling lightning bolt surged forth from Kagutsuchi's hand, aimed directly at the incoming iron sand shape.

The lightning bolt, guided by Kagutsuchi's precision, collided with the solid mass of iron sand. With an explosive impact, the bolt pierced through the construct, tearing it asunder. The iron sand, no match for the devastating power of Kagutsuchi's attack, disintegrated in the wake of the lightning's passage.

Realizing the vulnerability of his ninjutsu against Kagutsuchi's overwhelming assault, the Kazekage swiftly adapted. He swiftly conjured a large sphere made of tightly compacted iron sand, forming a protective barrier around himself. Simultaneously, he deftly shifted his position, evading the path of the lightning bolt. He knew that while the sphere could only partially slow down the incoming attack, it would not be enough to completely block it.

Despite his efforts, the lightning bolt managed to pierce through the right shoulder of the Kazekage, inflicting a painful wound.

The Mizukage infused his sword with water, shaping it into a formidable drill. With lightning speed, he materialized before Kagutsuchi, thrusting his weapon towards his opponent as if attempting a lethal stab. However, Kagutsuchi swiftly countered by driving his cane directly at the Mizukage. The force of the impact not only shattered the water drill but also devastated the Mizukage's right upper torso.

When Raikage and Hokage, who had been healed by Tsunade and the medical team, returned and saw Mizukage's death, they were stunned, as were Onoki and Kazekage, who were unable to comprehend what had just occurred because Hokage and Raikage, who had been hit by Kagutsuchi, were fine, but Mizukage was killed as if he was some weak Genin.

And it's not like Mizukage was frail or anything, but it appears that Kagutsuchi purposefully used his full strength to kill him.

The first Kage was killed in today's battle, and the rest of the Kages were solemn because they didn't know when Kagutsuchi would decide to fight them and kill them in an instant.

Everyone in the Kage looked at each other and nodded.

Third Raikage used Lightning Chakra mode and his hand was covered in black lighting, while Hiruzen used multiple shadow clone jutsu to create four shadow clones and Onoki floated in the air ready to fight Kagutsuchi.

Onoki used Earth Release: Earth Corridor first, causing the earth around Kagutsuchi to rise up, creating a cavern and leaving two small openings. Hiruzen used Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave in the first opening, and Raikage used Lightning Release: Black Panther and panther made of black lightning in the second opening that Onoki left.

And Kagutsuchi, who was inside the cavern, stood motionless on the ground with a red fiery Reitsu covering his body and no water, lighting, or water touched him.

And outside the earth cavern, every Kage was waiting for the outcome of their combined attack, and Kazekage wasn't standing there doing nothing, he reinforced the outer area of the cavern with his Iron sand and by creating a solid shape, he closed the only opening of the cavern.

Just as the Kages and all the ninjas were standing there with expectations, the cavern began to shake and cracks began to appear on it. Kazekage tried his best to reinforce the outer part of the cavern with his iron sand but it proved useless and the cavern exploded and Kagutsuchi was standing in the middle unharmed with his fiery reitsu releasing with full force and as soon as his reitsu spread to the battle field the weak ninjas began to fall to the ground, and the majority of them became unconscious.

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