Chapter 74: Enemies Everywhere

A powerful man stood in a deep pit, carrying the corpse of Morinosuke Kaguya, about to leave.

However, after just a few steps, he was blocked.

It was the Kiri shinobi.

Morinosuke was one of the few experts in his clan and a respected elder. Although easily defeated by Yuto, the Kaguya clan could not just watch his body being taken away. The Kaguya clan's actions were matched by the Kiri shinobi, who would not stand by idly.

The reason the Five Great Nations and their ninja villages hold vast lands and supreme political power is simple: they can fight!

If Kiri's forces let an elite with a kekkei genkai from their village be taken away without resistance, it would shake the very foundations of the Land of Water. Returning home without taking action would surely lead to severe punishment from the Mizukage, affecting their families and friends.

A large sword was thrust into the ground, wide and thick, tightly wrapped in white bandages. The towering Fuguki Suikazan squinted at Yuto like a beast ready to pounce.

Indeed, things wouldn't go smoothly. Yuto sighed internally, estimating the time.

The mask mode could last… two minutes and fifteen seconds.

He couldn't afford to waste words and had to make the most of the precious one hundred and thirty-five seconds in combat.

Taking out a sealing scroll purchased from the bounty station, he sealed Morinosuke Kaguya's corpse and looked at Fuguki with a smirk.

"Almost forgot, having a few spares isn't a bad idea."

He gestured to the Kaguya clan members, his Half-Awakened Tenseigan flashing pale blue. The gravitational force twisted like a giant serpent, throwing their bodies into the air.

At that moment, many Kiri shinobi formed hand seals. These elite shinobi, belonging to the same team, were well-trained, and their hand seal sequences were identical.

This was the technique of multiple shinobi using the same jutsu simultaneously to maximize its power!

"Water Release: Exploding Water Shock Wave!"

The Kiri shinobi roared in unison, and a massive torrent of water surged into the sky, crashing down on Yuto like a tsunami. This was one of Kiri's most powerful B-rank Water Release techniques, not only devastating but also transforming the battlefield to suit Water Release users.

The pit was instantly filled, turning into a raging lake. Yuto shaped a ball of repulsive force to protect himself, deflecting any approaching waves.

A sharp burst of noise tore through the air as Fuguki, gripping his massive sword, Samehada, lunged at Yuto with the force of a mountain.

Simultaneously, several hands emerged from beneath Yuto's feet, the heavy water rising to his knees, while numerous high-pressure water bullets shot from the Kiri Jonin's mouths, aiming for Yuto's face.

The attacks were swift and deadly, with no blind spots.

Yuto's response to the overwhelming assault was to raise his hands and clap them together.

In an instant, powerful gravitational and repulsive forces surged from him, creating a deadly field within ten meters. Gravitational and repulsive forces interchanged rapidly, creating a terrifying area of destruction.

—Half-Awakened Tenseigan: Twin Serpent Strangulation!

Screams of the shinobi filled the air. Except for the physically strong Fuguki, shielded by Samehada, all shinobi within ten meters were shredded into dust, bones, and organs crushed into fragments, staining the area red.

Even the dense water prison and fast water bullets were obliterated by the force field.

Fuguki, in agony, had his arms holding the sword torn apart, Samehada's bandages ripped, exposing the bloody shark skin beneath.

"Ha… indeed, fat ones can take a beating." The man in the demon mask spoke softly, showing no pity as he lifted his foot to crush the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

But he did not stomp down. It wasn't mercy; it was because, as he lifted his foot, breaking his balance, a terrifying chakra burst behind him.

Roar!

A column of ferocious, evil chakra shot forth. Through the Half-Awakened Tenseigan, Yuto saw the density of this chakra.

In the distance, Killer B's body was covered in blood-red chakra, five tails whipping up a storm. His mouth opened unnaturally wide, releasing a devastating Tailed Beast Bomb.

Rumble...

The Tailed Beast Bomb scorched the earth, forest, and lake, with the air vibrating in a mournful howl.

Yuto's pale blue eyes narrowed as he reached out with his left hand, intercepting the Tailed Beast Bomb without flinching.

The expected massive impact didn't happen. The powerful Tailed Beast Bomb deflated like a balloon, vanishing with a hiss.

—Fuinjutsu Absorption Seal!

In mask mode, Yuto's eyes transformed into the "Half-Awakened Tenseigan," akin to a weakened version of true sage eyes, lacking absolute power and the ability to use the full range of Six Paths techniques.

However, even with limited strength, it surpassed an ordinary Mangekyou Sharingan.

The Absorption Seal, a technique later used by the Preta Path, Madara Uchiha, and Obito Uchiha, was also mastered by Yuto in mask mode.

Of course, due to the "Half-Awakened Tenseigan," the Absorption Seal had limitations. Yuto could only use it with his left hand and couldn't fully absorb chakra. The Tailed Beast Bomb's immense power still leaked a bit, rampaging inside his body.

Yuto remained calm, using his powerful eye technique to force it into a specific acupuncture point, condensing it into a cone for a surprise attack later.

"A demon's man, exciting, Kumo's eight-tailed boss, never frighting!"

Killer B rapped in his rough half-beast form voice, his comedic tone laced with brutality and menace.

"Aizen Sōsuke... what terrifying power you hold."

At that moment, Danzo Shimura's voice rang out. Konoha shinobi stared at the man in the demon mask, many swallowing hard but not retreating.

"My intuition tells me your existence will bring pain to the village... and you have Konoha's Byakugan."

Fuguki used this opportunity to retreat, gasping heavily as he regrouped with the remaining Kiri shinobi.

For various reasons, the elite shinobi of the three great villages temporarily formed an alliance.

Kiri and Konoha had to protect their kekkei genkai, while Kumo reluctantly sided with them, fearing the demon-like man would turn on them after defeating Kiri and Konoha. They were in a situation where their survival was intertwined.

The enemy was strong, but running was not an option. Facing him might offer a slight chance, but turning their backs on "Aizen Sōsuke" was certain death.

Meanwhile, various secret communication techniques were used to call for reinforcements. The top-tier forces of the three great nations hadn't arrived yet; it wasn't a dead end.

Yuto tilted his head, manipulating gravitational and repulsive forces to break the necks of the Kaguya clan members he had initially thrown into the air, showing no interest in conversation, arrogant and dismissive.

None of the shinobi felt disrespected, even Killer B acknowledged the mysterious man as a true top-tier warrior.

Yuto turned back, his mouth curving under the mask.

'Finally, I'm feeling like a major villain... very well, time to test the upper limits of mask mode.'

He sealed the newly acquired Kaguya corpses into a scroll, his pale blue eyes narrowing.

Time left in mask mode… fifty-seven seconds.

(End of Chapter)