Victory!

This battle, Kazuya felt exhilarated after his overwhelming victory. His personal stats had undergone dramatic changes.

[Host: Kazuya] [Age: 21 years old] [Level: Kage-level] [Chakra: lv4 (40500/100,000)] [Sage Energy: lv3 (1400/5000)] [Ninjutsu: Great Fireball Technique lv5, Great Dragon Fire Technique lv4, Phoenix Flower Technique lv5, Wind Cut Technique lv4, Vacuum Sphere lv4...] [Taijutsu: Konoha Fluid Technique lv5, Leaf Hurricane lv5...] [Genjutsu: Naraku Seeing Technique lv3, Mirage Technique lv2...] [Kekkei Genkai: None] [Special Skills: Three Body Technique lv4, Body Flicker Technique lv5]

Five maxed-out skills. Kage-level status. Forty thousand points of Chakra. Level 3 Sage Energy. Various escapism techniques upgraded. Kazuya was now formidable enough to face the Fourth Raikage alone. With Sage Mode activated, his combat power would soar, increasing his chances of victory significantly.

A group of Anbu ninjas approached Kazuya, concern evident in their eyes.

"Captain Kazuya! Are you hurt?" "Captain! Do we pursue the fleeing enemy?"

The Anbu knelt respectfully.

"It's not necessary," Kazuya replied, shaking his head. "Don't chase them. Rest here! Has anyone been seriously injured?"

"No, Captain. No one is seriously injured." "Captain, you were incredible out there!"

The Anbu, though injured, showed no complaints. Kazuya's bravery had inspired them, making their own efforts seem trivial.

"Good," Kazuya nodded, patting Uzuki Yugao's shoulder. "This is all for the village. Long live Konoha!"

"Long live Konoha!" the Anbu echoed passionately.

Uzuki Yugao felt a surge of pride and excitement at Kazuya's acknowledgment. She was numb with emotion, feeling the weight of responsibility and sacrifice.

Kazuya noticed the intense looks of admiration from the Anbu around him. He was merely fulfilling his role, but they took it seriously. Fortunately, his mask hid his bemused expression.

Jiraiya approached, admiration in his eyes. "Kazuya-kun, your performance today was exceptional."

"Thank you, Jiraiya-sama. It was my duty," Kazuya replied modestly. "It's a shame we couldn't capture the Fourth Raikage alive. It would have been advantageous for the village during negotiations."

"No one can stop the coming of peace," Jiraiya said. "Besides, if a ninja like the Fourth Raikage wants to escape, no one can stop him."

"True," Kazuya sighed. Best not to die! Next time we meet, I should earn more Lightning Style Chakra Mode experience points. Killing him now would be a waste.

Anbu ninjas stepped forward, sealing the heads of two Mist Shinobi ninjas into scrolls. These were vital intelligence resources, and Kazuya's increased prestige in Anbu was evident. The Anbu respected him even more after witnessing his prowess in battle.

"Fight Raikage and kill Jōnin instantly! Captain Kazuya's strength is unexpectedly terrifying!" they murmured among themselves.

Jiraiya spoke again, "Kazuya, Shinnosuke, I have other tasks to perform. You will lead the team back to the village."

"Understood," Kazuya and Sarutobi Shinnosuke replied.

Shinnosuke felt relieved. This mission had been more dangerous than anticipated. Encountering the Fourth Raikage was unexpected, and without Jiraiya and Kazuya, the mission could have ended in disaster. But they had survived without any fatalities or serious injuries.

After two hours of resting and tidying up the battlefield, news arrived via Ninja Pigeon. The Fourth Raikage and his team had reached the Fire Country's border and were about to enter the Land of Hot Water. Cloud Shinobi Village had clearly decided to withdraw to avoid further confrontation with Konoha.

The Anbu team prepared to head back home, their spirits high. Kazuya had implicitly become the team's core, earning their utmost respect.

"I must become stronger and become a Jōnin as soon as possible!" Uzuki Yugao thought, looking at Kazuya with determination.

"Yugao, with your talent, you can definitely become a Jōnin," Kurenai Yuhi said, smiling.

"Jōnin? No!" Yugao shook her head. "I want to be as strong as Captain Kazuya!"

Kurenai pondered, "If you want to be as strong as Kazuya-kun, you must be prepared to risk your life."

"I can do it!" Yugao's gaze was firm.

Kurenai couldn't help but smile wryly. Kazuya was a monster of strength. If Yugao wanted to be as strong as him, she should go to bed early. In dreams, anything is possible.