4th Hokage and 5th Hokage

"It's time to end it! "

Shisui controlled the enormous green Susanoo, stepping forward, the spiral sword in hand descending like a mountain from the sky, about to strike towards Mei Terumi again.

Suddenly, an immensely huge water mirror emerged in front of him.

In an instant, an identical "Shisui" wrapped in a green Susanoo emerged from within the water mirror, also wielding the spiral sword, fiercely meeting the incoming genuine version.

Boom!

A fierce clash resonated from the two spiral swords.

Feeling the opposing force from the other side as formidable as his own, Shisui's face displayed surprise.

Simultaneously, Killer Bee and Yugito not far away were equally astonished. Two water mirrors, similar in size to the two of them, suddenly appeared, and from within emerged duplicates identical in appearance and abilities, engaging in battle.

Water Release: Water Mirror Technique.

Creating a mirror made of water that presents an exact replica of the enemy, capable of employing the same ninja arts and possessing equal strength.

Such a powerful Water Release technique, that only one person in the entire ninja world could wield it.

Obviously, the Fourth Mizukage, the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, had returned from his loss of control.

Mei Terumi was well aware of this.

Just as she was about to say something, a seemingly young-looking, holding a stick adorned with green flowers, suddenly appeared by her side. Without a word, he grabbed her shoulder and swiftly led her away at high speed.

In this situation, Mei Terumi wouldn't struggle with actions like "You go, let me stay" to give the pursuers from Konoha a foolish window of time.

At this point, all they could do was withdraw in tandem with the newcomer. She sighed softly, "Fourth Mizukage, you shouldn't have come back."

At these words, the young-looking newcomer, the Fourth Mizukage, sincerely smiled, "The Village Hidden in the Mist can exist without the Fourth Mizukage, but it cannot exist without the Fifth Mizukage!"

As the "culprit" of the Blood Mist, even though the higher-ups of the Mist Ninja were later informed that his actions were controlled by genjutsu, the Fourth Mizukage, as a Jinchuriki, still wasn't well received.

He was aware of this himself.

Therefore, upon regaining consciousness, burdened with deep remorse and self-blame, he promptly chose the Fifth Mizukage as per public expectation and retired, no longer interfering in village affairs.

Even so, he carried the weight of his negligence and sins, hoping for an opportunity to make amends.

And now was undoubtedly the best time.

Just as he had just expressed from the bottom of his heart, the Village Hidden in the Mist truly couldn't do without the Fifth Mizukage now.

If anything happened to the latter, the hard-won stability of the village would once again be disrupted, and the various conflicts left by the Blood Mist era would erupt anew.

Therefore, the Fifth Mizukage must not fail.

Even if it meant sacrificing his life as the unaccepted Fourth Mizukage.

When he noticed that Mei Terumi, who had fallen behind during the escape and had immediately returned upon realizing it, had yet to catch up, the resolved Fourth Mizukage had already made up his mind.

At this moment, with the replicas of the Water Mirror technique behind him already dispersed one by one, he looked at Mei Terumi, who was about to say something, shook his head, interrupting her, and entrusted her with his final words, "Fifth, I leave the Village Hidden in the Mist to you!"

With that, he swiftly formed hand seals, and the surging water immediately entwined around Mei Terumi's legs, carrying her away at high speed.

"Fourth Mizukage!"

Soon, Mei Terumi's loud shout gradually faded.

Finally, the Fourth Mizukage, now the rearguard, calmly turned his gaze towards the approaching Konoha group once again, self-mockingly stating, "As a Mizukage, I am undoubtedly the most incompetent. Let me, with my last effort, demonstrate the responsibility befitting a shadow."

Thus, the next moment.

A deafening roar erupted abruptly from where the Fourth Mizukage was.

Instantly, a giant turtle covered in spikes, with three tails, emerged.

It was the Three-Tails Isobu.

As a perfect Jinchuriki like Killer Bee, the Fourth Mizukage could also achieve complete Tailed Beast Transformation.

"Isobu, I need your power next," the Fourth Mizukage communicated to the Three-Tails mentally.

"I understand, Fourth Mizukage. Let your power burst forth," the Three-Tails Isobu responded solemnly.

Since the Fourth Mizukage could become a perfect Jinchuriki, it meant his relationship with the Three-Tails was rather good.

Moreover, having spent much time together, it understood better than anyone else the weight of the Fourth Mizukage's pain over the years.

So, upon hearing the request, the Three-Tails Isobu did not refuse.

Even if it meant sacrificing ten or more years of revival time for it.

"Thank you, partner!"

Feeling the unprecedented infusion of Three-Tails chakra throughout his body, the Fourth Mizukage beamed brightly.

Next, his transformed form manifested a massive Tailed Beast Ball, gathering quickly and hurtling towards the Konoha group ahead.

"Scatter!"

Seeing this scene, Shisui, still in Susanoo mode, wrinkled his brow, yelling while raising the spiral sword, unhesitatingly slashing toward the Tailed Beast Ball.

Rumble!

A more intense explosion compared to before resounded at the instant of collision between the spiral sword and the Tailed Beast Ball.

Soon, as substantial shockwaves rushed in all directions, creating layer upon layer of huge waves, at the center of the clash, the Tailed Beast Ball had completely shattered.

Yet, the green Susanoo seemed unharmed.

The cost paid was merely the enormous body having to retreat several dozen steps under the immense impact.

That was the power of Susanoo.

At this moment, while other obedient Konoha shinobi were greatly shaken by the astounding scene, Shisui, without changing his expression, steadied the Susanoo's figure once again, about to take another step forward.

Meanwhile, the distressed Fourth Mizukage didn't remain idle.

He manipulated the Three-Tails to lift his massive body, encasing it with the thick shell on his back. Utilizing his enormous size and weight, akin to a wheel, he swiftly rolled towards the Konoha group ahead, charging in swiftly.

Shadow Snare, is one of the abilities of the Three-Tails.

At this moment, the resolved Fourth Mizukage was exerting all his strength to stop the pursuit by Konoha ninjas.

However, after experiencing Mei Terumi's interception earlier, the latter also unleashed his true fire.

Before Shisui could act, Killer Bee, not backing down, leaped out, shouting loudly:

"I got this!"

Instantly!

A giant octopus tail, adorned with eight tentacles, a single horn on the forehead, and a body no less imposing than the Three-Tails, flashed onto the scene.

At this moment, Killer Bee also unleashed full Tailed Beast Transformation.

"Gyuuki!"

"Isobu!"

After two resounding roars, as the only two perfect Jinchuriki in the ninja world, Killer Bee and the Fourth Mizukage transformed into giant Tailed Beasts, engaging in battle for the first time.

Due to the formidable defense of the Three-Tails' turtle shell, Shisui didn't waste time on the former.

Seeing the Eight-Tails and the Three-Tails engaged in a fierce battle, he instructed Killer Bee "I leave the Fourth Mizukage to you," and continued the pursuit with the remaining people.

"No way!"

Seeing Konoha's people attempting to bypass him, transformed into the Three-Tails and relying on his sturdy defenses, the Fourth Mizukage, thick limbs forcefully stomped on the sea surface.

Instantly, a vast wave surged forth, rushing towards Shisui and the others.

As a Tailed Beast living in the sea, the Three-Tails also excelled in water control.

However, this time, despite the myriad waves crashing onto him, Shisui, with Susanoo, dashed ahead at full speed, leading the group onward without slowing down.

The Fourth Mizukage, feeling anxious, and about to take action, saw eight enormous octopus tails already tightly entwined around him.

Playing with an Asian bondage technique, Killer Bee grinned, "Little Three-Tails, how about playing with Big Eight-Tails, huh?"

"Damn it!"

Ultimately, watching the pursuing Konoha group heading towards the Village Hidden in the Mist while unwillingly confined by the Eight-Tails in front of him, the Fourth Mizukage vented his anger on the Eight-Tails in front of him.

Boom! Boom!

Two immensely Tailed Beasts thus engaged in a fierce battle upon the vast sea.