Chapter 46: The Power of Sasuke  

"Is this the Wood Release that Sasuke has mastered? It can completely compare to the legendary Ninja God," Kabuto exclaimed, unable to find an adjective to express his shock.

"Senju Hashirama? It will take some time, but that day isn't far away."

Sasuke knew that Hashirama's strength was above his own. Due to the limitations of his body and chakra, he couldn't use the real power of the Mokuton (Wood Release) yet.

As Kabuto looked at the completely subdued Three-Tails, he wondered how Sasuke would take it away, but then he saw a stunning scene.

"Sasuke-kun ate the Tailed Beast?"

The Three-Tails turned into overwhelming chakra and entered Sasuke's mouth, leaving Sasuke looking unsatisfied.

Seeing Kabuto's puzzled expression, Sasuke explained, "I can absorb the Tailed Beasts with my body and subdue and control them."

A purple-patterned raccoon and a small turtle that looked like the Three-Tails appeared on Sasuke's shoulder, and Kabuto finally understood.

"Today's events have completely overturned my previous ideas, Sasuke-kun. Is this a special ability of your Uchiha clan?"

"Hahaha, not at all. The Uchiha clan's only bloodline limit is the Sharingan. Maybe this is God's arrangement!" Sasuke said mysteriously, fooling Kabuto as usual.

*The system can no longer complain. If Sasuke likes to show off, let him do it. The consequences of disturbing him are very serious. If he gets angry and doesn't spend exchange points for several years, my future will be over.*

Kabuto believed Sasuke's words more and more because he had no reason to doubt them, and Sasuke wouldn't lie to him.

*Lord Orochimaru, if your spirit in heaven can see it, how brilliant Sasuke-kun's future will be.*

After absorbing the chakra of the Three-Tails, the beast's consciousness was naturally reset. Sasuke wanted an obedient Tailed Beast.

"Someone is coming. Kabuto, take Kimimaro away first. I'll chat with them."

Sasuke asked Kabuto to leave because he had found an interesting target.

Kabuto immediately took the dazed Kimimaro towards Guren's direction. Sasuke's look meant he was going to kill someone, and staying would only disturb him.

"Stop."

Ao looked at the foggy lakeshore in front of him. A lot of mud and rocks were broken. It seemed there had just been a fierce battle here.

Maybe he could take advantage of it. Whether the Three-Tails was injured or the people fighting it were seriously injured, it was good news for them.

Ao opened his eye mask and used his Byakugan to capture the flow of chakra in all directions without dead angles.

"No? This is... Human-form chakra? Is it the person who fought the Three-Tails?"

The chakra flow that pierced the clouds was reflected in Ao's Byakugan. He had never seen such a terrifying amount of chakra, not even from the Three-Tails.

"Retreat!" Ao shouted hurriedly, and hundreds of ninjas behind him retreated as ordered, but it was too late.

The black jade-like Tailed Beast Ball blasted along the shore, stirring up waves on both sides and appearing before everyone with unstoppable force.

"Damn, this is the Tailed Beast Ball!"

As the explosion sounded, the smoke was dispersed by the air wave formed by the Tailed Beast Ball.

Sasuke looked at the huge mushroom cloud in the sky and was satisfied. Although the Tailed Beast Ball had a long wind-up and it was difficult to hit a powerful opponent, its power was undeniable.

The wind and waves blew Sasuke's long hair. At that moment, he finally understood why Uchiha Madara liked to cross his arms and look down on others.

*How can it be described in one word? It's more exciting than that.*

Ao got out of the pile of rocks and looked at the empty surroundings. The mixture of habit and fear made him almost crazy.

But he calmed down. He wanted to go back alive and tell the village everything that happened here.

"Where are you going?" Sasuke fell from the sky, knocked Ao down with one move, sealed his chakra, and sat on his back, laughing.

"You use the Byakugan quite well. You must be the confidant of Mizukage Mei Terumi, Ao!"

There was blood on the corner of Ao's mouth. He knew he couldn't escape, but he would never sell out any news about the village.

"How about it? Do you want to consider joining me? I can give you what Terumi can't. Whether it's power, influence, or even eternal life."

Ao spat on the ground with difficulty. "Hahaha, don't dream. There is no one in Kirigakure who is afraid of death. Don't even think about prying anything out of my mouth."

"I..."

"Ah-"

Sasuke condensed his chakra into a knife, cut off Ao's left arm with one slash, and said, "I hate people who talk big the most. There are indeed people in the world who are not afraid of torture, but I don't think you are one of them."

He stood up and pulled Ao's calf into the forest.

He wanted to see whether Ao's toughness or his own means were stronger.

As expected, Ao, seemingly tough, couldn't stand the torture at all. He surrendered after less than half an hour of Sasuke's illusionary torture.

Ao leaned under the tree, breathing heavily and sweating, still immersed in the illusion.

After a while, he regained consciousness and explained, "I'm just not in a good state today. Otherwise, I wouldn't have betrayed the village."

*Hmph, even his bones are soft, only his mouth is hard.*

Sasuke used his powerful healing ability to reattach Ao's chopped arm, causing Ao to gnash his teeth in pain.

Ao sighed helplessly, with mixed feelings. He had confessed everything he should. It wasn't easy to become Mizukage's confidant, but now it was all gone.

It was too late to regret.

Sasuke had fed him poison, and he needed to take the antidote regularly to survive. Not to mention, all the scenes of him begging for mercy were recorded by ninjutsu.

"Sasuke-sama, I don't know what you need me to do for you?" Ao began to adapt to his new role.

"You just stay with the Mizukage for the time being and report the situation of Kirigakure to me regularly."

Sasuke subdued Ao to place a spy next to Mei Terumi, allowing him to monitor her movements.

After all, Mei Terumi was the woman he had set his eyes on, so it was necessary to keep tabs on her.

"Is it that simple?"

Ao thought he would play the role of an intermediary, jumping back and forth between the two sides.

Hearing Ao's words, Sasuke sarcastically said, "I didn't realize you have the talent to be a frequent informant."

Ao smiled awkwardly and remained silent. *Damn, didn't you force me to submit? Now you're mocking me?*

"I am turning from darkness to light. It is my lifelong honor to work for Lord Sasuke. I feel like I have lived in vain for the past few decades."

Ao had never felt so relieved.

Sasuke didn't want to listen to his meaningless compliments. He threw a black pill to Ao and disappeared into the mist without looking back.

"Remember, the antidote will be given to you based on your performance. Don't let me down."

Ao had a sad face as he took the pill carefully. If he didn't take the antidote on time, his body would feel like it was being cut by a knife, and he would rather die than live.

He didn't want to experience that feeling again.

"Lord Mizukage has misled me! If I hadn't followed the Mizukage's orders, I wouldn't have suffered this hardship."

At this point, Ao no longer hesitated. Staying alive was the most important thing. He hadn't enjoyed life enough and couldn't die in such a miserable way.

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