Chapter 148: Rumors and Realities - The Mizukage's Feat

During the Shinobi World War, all major nations attached great importance to intelligence.

Somehow the news that Kirigakure was forced to retreat under Natsuo's devastating attack, using a power similar to that possessed by Uchiha Madara, and that the Fifth Mizukage stepped forward to fight Natsuo quickly spread to all nations.

After Terumi Mei returned from her 'battle' with Natsuo. Half dazed, she had blurted out some platitudes about the strength of unity after having managed to repel the evil Uchiha, which had spread throughout the Kirigakure camp.

And before she had time to realize what was happening, the high-ranking ninjas had woven a historic battle where she alone stopped the giant summoned by Natsuo. Giving them enough time to escape, as well as highlighting her kindness in not allowing other ninjas to sacrifice themselves in vain.

She realized that everyone thought they could use this to pressure or manipulate her into doing what they wanted. Which, to be fair, they had already done once by involving Kirigakure in this war without her knowledge.

The Kiri ninjas began exchanging stories about the Fifth Mizukage's heroic actions during Natsuo's attacks. The stories were many and fanciful, but for each of them, no matter how extravagant, there were many willing to swear to their veracity, claiming to have witnessed how it happened with their own eyes. And so, as time passed, the legend of the strongest Mizukage in history grew.

All major nations were instantly dumbfounded.

"A giant chakra humanoid shaped like a samurai warrior? Are you sure about this information?" Tsuchikage Onoki widened his eyes. "How could he have that power..."

"This is impossible!" Onoki said while tightly gripping the intelligence report brought by the Anbu.

Onoki's eyes turned red. No one understood the power of Uchiha Madara better than him. He was truly a formidable force that could oppress an entire nation.

On the other hand, ninjas of this generation don't know how terrifying the power that Uchiha Madara possessed was, so they don't think much about Natsuo's power.

"Don't worry, Tsuchikage-sama." Kurotsuchi said carelessly. "Isn't he just an Uchiha? Look, he hasn't been able to defeat the Mizukage for several days. What's so scary about that?"

"Uchiha Madara was strong back then, but we, Iwagakure, are strong now too!"

"Why panic?"

That's right! Kirigakure's Terumi Mei has been fighting Natsuo for several days and although she has been steadily retreating, it is obvious that she was not seriously injured.

"Even if the rumors about the strongest Mizukage are true, our Tsuchikage is not weak either. Terumi Mei was able to resist Uchiha Natsuo, so old man you should be able to resist him too."

Onoki's expression changed slightly, unexpectedly feeling that what his granddaughter said... seemed to make some sense?

He didn't know the true strength of the Mizukage. But considering his lack of fame and not having great achievements in battles, at most he could be considered in the upper tier of the Kage level, like Hanzo of the Salamander's strength, which is not impressive compared to Uchiha Madara.

And if Natsuo, who could not defeat Terumi Mei despite multiple attempts, could be stopped by her, then he may have the same technique as Uchiha Madara, but that does not mean that he is on the same level.

'Hmm... It seems that the shadow that Uchiha Madara left on me back then was deeper than I thought. I lost my composure too quickly, recognizing the technique of that time.' Onoki thought.

'Hmm... There should be a problem with his technique, otherwise, how could he be stopped by the Mizukage?' Onoki once again affirmed his own thoughts.

And once he came to that conclusion, he suddenly felt relieved.

'I'll pester Terumi Mei to fight Natsuo a few more times, preferably causing serious injuries, so we can have a better chance of detecting what the problem is with that technique.' Onoki thought happily.

However, Natsuo's deterrence power may not be as outrageous as Uchiha Madara's, but it is still very significant.

He decided to be cautious and reduce Iwagakure's attacks.

Before knowing what the weakness of Natsuo's technique is, he doesn't want to face Natsuo yet.

Meanwhile, Rasa has made a completely opposite decision.

"Attack! Continue the attack!" Rasa waved his hand. "Such a good opportunity, not seizing it would be a waste."

"But Kazekage-sama, it is the power that Uchiha Madara possessed..." Baki hesitated. "If we attack too fiercely, will it attract Natsuo?"

"Don't worry." Rasa raised his head confidently. "I've got everything under control, no need to worry about Natsuo."

He was well aware of Natsuo's strength.

Although Terumi Mei was called the strongest Mizukage by the Kiri ninjas, her strongest achievement before this was only suppressing the Three Tails Jinchuriki, she hadn't completely captured the Three Tails.

Terumi Mei definitely couldn't be Natsuo's opponent! And if Rasa remembered correctly, Terumi Mei seemed to be a very famous beauty...

With these two points confirmed, it was easy to guess what would happen next.

'Natsuo is just playing around, but precisely because he's playing, he definitely won't have time to deal with us Sunagakure!' Rasa calculated in his mind. 'We can completely launch a full-scale attack before Natsuo gets tired of playing!'

The reason Rasa didn't let the Sand Shinobi launch a full-scale attack was because he was worried that the firepower would be too strong and attract Natsuo.

The current attack was more about gaining some advantages and then finding the best time to negotiate a peace treaty with Konoha. But obviously, the larger the territory occupied by Sunagakure, the more favorable the treaty they would obtain!

"Attack!" Rasa waved his hand, and countless golden sand surged forward.

Although he was considered a disgrace to the Kage-level. But it had to be said that rasa's ninjutsu was weak against individuals, but strong against armies and fortifications.

He and the Fourth Hokage were completely different types of ninja. The Fourth Hokage relied on absolute mobility to maintain an absolute advantage in one-on-one combat.

On the other hand, Rasa is completely the opposite. In one-on-one battles, he is completely dominated by any of the Five Kage. But when it comes to launching large-scale attacks on the battlefield, he is the strongest among the Five Kage!

The heavy and powerful Sand Gold, like a huge wave, surges forward steadily. Wherever it goes, it engulfs all fortifications, traps, and enemies.

Even the defenses that Konoha had built, and all its preparations were easily crushed by him, in the absence of a high-level ninja who could contain Rasa.

Even while attacking, Rasa still had the time to contemplate.

'Terumi Mei seems to be a very attractive beauty, and having the title of Mizukage is a bonus. Whether it's reputation or strength, she is much stronger than that wild girl from my family.'

'No, Temari's training as a bride needs to be strengthened!'

On the battlefield against Kumogakure.

"Uchiha Madara's power? Is that little girl from Kirigakure really that strong?"

Raikage A sat confidently in his chair, his sturdy physique causing the chair to creak under the weight.

"Gyuki said that, according to intelligence, it should be one of Uchiha Madara's techniques." Killer Bee shrugged. "But he also couldn't understand why Natsuo couldn't defeat the Mizukage quickly with that technique."

"After thinking about it, it's probably because Uchiha Natsuo's body has some problems and can't exert the full force of that technique." Raikage A analyzed.

Both of Kumogakure's Tailed Beasts are the ones that Uchiha Madara personally captured. They have a deep impression of Uchiha Madara's power and do not believe at all that someone who is as powerful as him could be held back by a simple Mizukage.

"What should we do, big brother? Should we strengthen our attack or wait for the situation to change?" Killer Bee asked.

Raikage A pondered for a moment and then decisively said, without hesitation. "Continue the attack!" He suddenly stood up, his tall figure obscuring the light in the conference room. His eyes were filled with determination. "No matter what power Uchiha Natsuo has, he is not Uchiha Madara after all!"

"Besides, even if it's Uchiha Madara, so what?"

"B, our combination is invincible!"

Upon hearing this, Killer Bee excitedly began to rap. "Yeah, yeah! Listen to the sound, I am Killer Bee, my style is very brave, With Big Brother, yes, we are invincible! Rap is my jutsu, my unpredictable flow..."

But no matter how excited the two were, the other high-ranking officials of Kumogakure repeatedly warned them: he may not have the same strength as Uchiha Madara, but Raikage-sama must be careful.

Under their persuasion, Raikage A had to reduce the intensity of the attack and allocate some manpower to consolidate the fortifications.

However, seeing the worried expressions of the senior officials around him, Raikage A thought of another solution.

"I remember that Samui is at the Uchiha clan residence... If we bring all the members of the Uchiha clan to Kumogakure, then we will also have the Uchiha clan, right?"

"If we can cultivate a ninja who can master the same technique as Uchiha Madara, wouldn't that have the same deterrent effect that Natsuo has now?"

Thinking about it, he immediately arranged for someone to contact Samui.

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