Chapter 191

"Hit him! Beat him! Don't hesitate!"

"Move swiftly and maintain a graceful posture."

"Keep going! Don't hide, don't hold back."

"Attack quickly! You are the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist from Kirigakure."

"Hurry up, your father is watching. Show him what you've got."

In Tetsu no Kuni, at the Mount Sanrō arena, a massive battle is underway between Shinobi from the Five Great Hidden Villages.

Rasa and Karura lead the team from Sunagakure.

The team from Konoha is led by the Sannin.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist represent Kirigakure.

Kitsuchi, the Hunter, and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki lead the team from the Hidden Villages.

The Fourth Kage Ai represents Kumogakure.

It was Hitoshi who uttered these words of encouragement.

Except for the Raikage, who remains below to maintain order, the Four Kage are seated in elevated positions, observing the excitement.

"Tsk tsk, that blond hair is incredibly fast. Lord Hokage, he used the Hiraisin no Jutsu," Hitoshi remarks, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

In the arena, a blond young man, aided by his wife, throws a kunai on the ground. If anyone on the field had been within reach, they would have been severely injured.

"Ah, yes, Jiraiya's disciple. He possesses exceptional talent and a good temperament. His training has paid off, and he has reached Kage-level strength," Sarutobi Hiruzen proudly declares.

Hiruzen couldn't resist appearing at such a moment. However, anyone who dares to mention assassination clearly has no fear of being assassinated.

"Rasa, be careful!" Karura shouts anxiously as the blond man suddenly appears behind her boyfriend.

A metallic clang resounds as a faint trace of gold sand materializes in front of Namikaze Minato.

"Magnet Release - Sakin Taisō!"

"Sabaku Sōsō!" Rasa feels a tingling pain in his back as a burst of gold sand emerges and rolls toward Namikaze Minato.

At the same time, a stream of fine sand strikes Namikaze Minato from behind.

"Kongō Fūsa!" Four golden chains break through the Sandstorm's obstruction and assault Karura.

"It's amazing that he concealed sand on his body," Namikaze Minato remarks, standing together with Kushina and smiling gently.

No one could have guessed that the kunai he stuck behind his opponent was the cause.

Rasa snorts coldly, manipulating Gold Dust to shroud the sky and earth, launching an attack on Namikaze Minato and Kushina.

"Kongō Fūsa? Is that the last princess of the Uzumaki Clan, Miss Kushina?" the Third Mizukage asks with a mix of suspicion and certainty.

The satisfied expression on his face indicates his confidence.

"Yes, Kirigakure picked her up before she attacked Uzu no Kuni," Sarutobi Hiruzen confirms.

"Oh, that's interesting. I wonder who among you owes a debt to Uzu no Kuni," the Third Mizukage jokingly remarks, placing a hand on his head.

He has noticed the meeting between Uzumaki Homura and Kushina below.

"Farewell to life and death, a nation in ruins, and a destroyed family. This is not a matter to be resolved quickly. I happened to witness it that day, and revenge, if possible," Hitoshi murmurs softly, observing the encounter between Uzumaki Homura and Kushina.

One shouldn't assume that Konoha took over Uzumaki Clan for their own benefit. It should be noted that Konoha had previously assimilated the two previous generations of Uzumaki Princesses, Mito and Kushina.

In the original story, Mito passed on her Sealing Jutsu to Kushina, who then inherited Uzumaki Clan's sealing techniques. These techniques were later passed on to Minato. It is highly likely that Minato included numerous Forbidden and High-Rank Ninjutsu in the Scroll of Seals.

This could explain why Orochimaru and Jiraiya were familiar with the Eight-Sign Seal, Four-Tetragram Seal, Shimura Danzo's Four-Tetragram Seal, and Sarutobi Hiruzen's Shiki Fūjin. Orochimaru defected after Minato became Hokage, which granted him access to the Scroll of Seals. It's highly probable that Namikaze Minato authored these techniques.

Hitoshi suspects that Namikaze Minato is not as innocent as he seems. Similarly, the Third Mizukage approaches the situation from a similar perspective. He also understands that Konoha must have obtained numerous Forbidden and High-Rank Sealing Jutsu from the Uzumaki Clan.

In the field, Uzumaki Kushina tearfully looks at Uzumaki Homura.

"Big Brother Homura."

"Kushina-hime."

Uzumaki Kushina gazes up at Uzumaki Homura, relief evident in his smile.

"It's been so long, Big Brother Homura. How have you been? I've missed you terribly."

Kushina begins to cry. Being alone in a foreign country without any family members is a deeply uncomfortable experience.

"I've missed you too, Kushina-hime. I'm sorry, but we find ourselves on opposing sides now."

Uzumaki Homura's face displays a mix of remorse and shame.

"We are two orphans from a bygone era."

With a loud boom, the Blast Sword Shibuki explodes, leading to the demise of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

The melee continues, with several familiar faces on the battlefield.

Various unique Ninjutsu techniques are being employed.

It's worth noting that the Sannin have not summoned their own beasts. After all, their massive summons wouldn't be suitable for this battlefield. Attacks of such magnitude would be detrimental to the Summoned Beasts.

"I can't help but be amazed. These youngsters are individually stronger and more terrifying than ever. In a few years, they will become forces to be reckoned with in the world," Onoki remarks emotionally.

"Yes, indeed. Big Nose, your Dust Release... it seems it will come to an end. I wonder if there is anyone in Iwagakure who can inherit it," the Third Mizukage playfully remarks, a smile on his face.

Dust Release is considered one of the top three Kekkei Genkai recognized in the Shinobi World.

"Yes, Dust Release will not be passed down. We have other Kekkei Genkai, and Explosion Release is pretty impressive. Pure Earth Release is also formidable," Onoki retorts with a blackened face.

"Kekkei Genkai is not everything. Even without one, I can still be powerful," Sarutobi Hiruzen intervenes, noticing the brewing conflict.

"Yes, there are five natural Chakra affinities. They are not Kekkei Genkai," Hiruzen remarks, causing Onoki to stomp his foot in frustration.

In the village of Iwagakure, tens of thousands of Shinobi have trained, yet none possess the natural affinity for all five Chakra types.

There is a significant difference between innate and acquired Chakra affinities.

"By the way, Kazekage-sama, what Kekkei Genkai do you possess? It seems that nobody knows," the Third Mizukage asks abruptly, capturing everyone's attention.

This piques the curiosity of everyone present, including the Raikage, who is responsible for maintaining order.

They are all eager to discover Hitoshi's abilities.

Hitoshi grins mischievously and replies, "As for me, I possess multiple Chakra affinities and additional abilities. I'm also skilled in Kenjutsu."