Ninja Ice House

In this large-scale actual combat, Deidara also discovered a considerable weakness of Hatake Kakashi. In addition to the severe lack of chakra caused by the Sharingan, his ability to cooperate with others in team combat was not particularly good.

It’s not that Kakashi Hatake is incapable, but few people can keep up with his speed and rhythm.

In other words, only by joining forces can one unleash extraordinary strength. Without a helper strong enough to a certain extent, or if the fighting styles do not match, not only will it not be a help, but it will also become a burden.

Otherwise, Kakashi Hatake would have to slow down and accommodate others.

After using two powerful moves in a row, Mizuki, who was a little out of strength, looked at Hatake Kakashi who was also calculating the chakra and making careful calculations. He threw two soldier pills into his mouth, chewed them gently a few times, and swallowed them slowly. Immediately, streams of new chakra emerged from his body.

"It's a very exciting situation, but unfortunately, the outcome is already determined."

Chiyo and others who arrived late might not be able to play a role in such a situation. Most of the Konoha ninjas present could only watch, and only a few could be of any use.

"Naruto, how are you feeling?"

"No problem, I am full of strength."

"Use Sage Mode and Tailed Beast Chakra Mode sparingly. I don't think you can use them anytime soon."

Mizuki gave instructions and looked in the direction of Karin, Usami and the others, sighing inwardly.

"Master Junior Governor is so confident that he even let his own daughter out to participate. This is not a safe place. It is too dangerous. If you are not careful, you will easily get into trouble!"

Shuimu knew very well who was behind this action.

Although there are flames of war everywhere and the fighting is intense, there is only one key point, and that is the duel between the two brothers Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi. Only when the winner is decided and there is a result, the battles in other places will become serious.

The Uzumaki Naruto who is eager to try in front of him can only be considered half at most.

Just relying on the initial proficiency in the Sage Mode and Four-Tails Chakra Mode, without being able to integrate and apply them, will not be able to truly play a decisive role in the future.

At this level, he would have a hard time defeating even a Pain Tendo, and any one person from the Akatsuki organization would be enough to give him a hard time.

Now that we have to fight back and forth, we must also try our best to ensure Gaara's "body is intact" so as not to affect his subsequent resurrection and not arouse anyone's doubts. The difficulty is indeed quite great.

It would be fine if they were just young ninjas, but there were experienced ninjas like Hatake Kakashi nearby who had participated in the Ninja World War. They were very alert and could smell the slightest sign of trouble.

What's more, Shuimu came here as the representative of the "Root" organization and the person in charge of the operation.

"It's not easy to defeat the opponent. I think we need the help of Karin and Yakumo Kurama."

Combining sand manipulation ninjutsu and explosive release is really too troublesome.

In addition, looking at the two people opposite, they are obviously not in their usual state, and who knows what kind of trouble they will cause.

"Usami, you guys... eh?"

He didn't notice it at first, but after the three opponents came closer, Shuimu was surprised to find that the other party's temperament had changed a lot. After carefully sensing the chakra, he found that there was obviously something abnormal.

If it weren't for the fact that Yakumo Kurama and Karin were not acting normally and that they were convinced that Major-General Furusugi would not put his daughter in too much danger, Mizuki would probably have suspected that the Usami in front of him had been replaced by a different person.

Although he had long known that Usami's identity was very special and that there were extraordinary secrets hidden beneath her peaceful appearance, and he had some guesses, when he really noticed the unexpected changes, Mizuki still felt somewhat powerless.

Since joining the "Root" organization and actually exercising the power of Danzo Shimura, Mizuki, who has consulted relevant documents, has learned many secrets that even the Fifth Hokage Tsunade does not know. Usami's true identity is one of the most hidden ones.

"Teacher Mizuki, you seem injured?"

Usami realized that Mizuki was confused but did not explain and stepped forward to do something. Karin smiled and said:

"Let me do it!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the more graceful the girl became, she simply made two seals and then raised her hand to release a ball of crystal water, which turned into a thick film and wrapped Shuimu. The minor injuries from the previous battle recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

“It worked, and I felt great.”

It is obvious that in recent times, Karin's medical ninjutsu and control over Yang escape have become increasingly powerful, and the combination with water escape is also very appropriate.

After a short rest, Mizuki looked at Hatake Kakashi, who was jumping up and down and launching an attack, but was forced back by Deidara and Gaara. He then had to take a breath and recover some strength with the help of his companions.

"I can't hit it, I can't catch up, I can't hold it, I can't dodge it. It's very tricky."

Two masters who can fly, both possess long-range attack capabilities and large-scale killing ninjutsu, and their chakra capacity is also considerable. For a traditional ninja like Hatake Kakashi who has "short arms and legs", the suppression is too great.

If he really used the Mangekyō Sharingan's eye technique - Kamui, there would be a hope of making a comeback unexpectedly, but that move could only be used a few times before he was exhausted. He would not use it unless it was a critical moment.

"Teacher Kakashi, let me..."

Haruno Sakura was busy relieving the pain of the injured. Hatake Kakashi was in good health, but his physical strength and chakra were a bit depleted. On the contrary, Sora, who was full of energy before, had some problems.

Although Kong has some of the Nine-Tails' chakra in his body and can partially transform into a tailed beast, his body is far inferior to Uzumaki Naruto's. Every time he uses it, it is a huge blow to his body.

After the tailed beast's chakra subsided, the skin on the surface of the body was corroded beyond recognition by the Nine-Tails' chakra. Even with Haruno Sakura's excellent medical ninjutsu skills, there was still no way to cure it in a short period of time. She could only provide temporary relief and deal with it after the battle was over.

What's more, there is not much time for everyone to rest now.

Gaara controlled the sand waves created by the ninjutsu: Sand Falls, and pushed forward like a wall. Wherever he passed, almost no one could resist.

What's even more tricky is that there is some explosive clay hidden in ordinary sand. If you are not careful, you may think you are safe from sand shuriken, sand waves and sandstorms, but the explosive clay grasshopper at your feet may suddenly explode and seriously injure you.

As for the small flying birds and two-winged birds that fly over like cruise missiles from time to time, they are even more powerful. If you are not careful and get hit by several of them, you will be killed.

At this moment, Shan Zhongfeng, who had always had little presence, stood up.

"Let me do it. I'll try to control one of them first. It's too hard to resist the two of them working together. Only by sealing the attack of one of them first can we have a chance to break through the line."

In particular, Gaara, who was in an abnormal state, could not be really defeated, and even Deidara had to be captured alive as much as possible.

The situation in the ninja world has been so strange over the past two months. The five major ninja villages are no longer unfamiliar with the intelligence of the Akatsuki organization, but they are still a little unsure about its purpose and actions.

In view of this, capturing a person alive and interrogating him for information is of utmost importance.

"Secretary: The Art of Turning Your Mind..."

Karin muttered to herself for a few words, then said loudly,

"I'll cover you. Water jutsu is quite effective against sand jutsu, and it's also pretty good at defending against clay bombs..."

Usami gripped the hilt of the sword and added calmly:

"I'll assist. Karin's water incarnation is quite powerful, but it's not flexible enough against small targets."

"Alright!"

Without saying a word, Kurama Yakumo simply threw out a group of inky black combat puppets created with the Bloodline Limit: Secretary: Genjutsu Shinsei, which advanced forward with their fangs and claws bared, clearing out a space.

Seeing this, Karin did not hesitate. She used the magic of summoning to borrow power, integrated it into herself, and transformed into a transparent water ball, waving a dozen long tentacles, slowly but efficiently moving forward.

The sand wall created by Gaara's sand manipulation ninjutsu quickly became hardened after coming into contact with water. The chakra inside could not support its shape and was dispersed by Karin's chakra which contained natural energy and divine power.

Soon, a big hole was created in the powerful and wide-ranging sand manipulation ninjutsu, and it gradually collapsed to both sides.

Seeing this, Gaara realized that he had met an opponent. He quickly mobilized his chakra, gathered it in his palm, pinched it into a weapon, and then threw it out quickly.

"Secret Technique: Shukaku Spear!"

Shukaku's spear, with strange black sealing runes, directly penetrated the coiled water shield, pierced through the relatively weak shoulder of the water giant, and went to the place where the Konoha ninjas gathered behind.

At the critical moment, a tailed beast ball with arcs of overflowing energy flashing on its surface was seen rising into the air and collided with Shukaku's Spear, making a deafening sound.

The energy explosion swept up scattered sand and soil fragments, which flew everywhere. After the power of the shock wave was greatly reduced, it did not cause much damage.

"Well done, Naruto! And Sakura is great too..."

Having recovered a little strength, Hatake Kakashi praised him sincerely, then looked around, thinking about how to break the deadlock.

Under the cover of the water giant, Usami wielded both swords, cutting down the attacking cell clay puppets one by one, relieving Karin's pressure and occasionally compressing Gaara and Deidara's movement space.

Yakumo Kurama, who was watching with eager eyes, controlled the puppet materialized in the illusion space and shot sharp arrows at the two tribesmen who were dodging in the sky.

In a flash, a rotating space ripple appeared, twisting Deidara's body with malice. The blond boy who was hit by the Kamui did not hesitate. He took out the broken blade and cut off one of his arms, relieved the pulling force, and then quickly moved away from the danger.

Unfortunately, Deidara and Gaara were too close to each other, and when he dodged an attacking illusion puppet, Gaara's weakness was exposed at the back. In the horrified gazes of the two, the black puppet that was so close to them suddenly behaved abnormally, and then a mighty mental force rushed into Gaara's mind.

"Done?"

Mizuki and Hatake Kakashi couldn't help but feel delighted. They used some "little props" to seal the secret trap inside. Under the right conditions, it was indeed hard to guard against.

Gaara, who was hit, did not fail to react. He was stunned for a short period of time, and his hands were half a beat slower in their movements. He was also hit in non-vital parts by several shurikens that originally did not pose a threat.

However, just a few seconds later, Gaara raised his head again, and he seemed not to be controlled by Yamanaka Fuu's mental secret technique, the Heart Turn Technique, and he didn't even care about some minor external injuries.

"Is this your ultimate move? Also, this mental power... is indeed very rich and colorful."

Gaara said something incomprehensible with a very strange expression, then reached out and pulled out the kunai that was stuck in his shoulder socket. Blood flowed out, and even a piece of flesh was brought out.

Gaara didn't seem to feel any pain at all. He shook off the blood on the tip of the blade and asked in a slightly probing tone:

"It seems that the killing intent is not strong. Shouldn't the enemy...go all out and kill me?"

No one answered. Shan Zhongfeng, who had just made the move, suddenly opened his eyes, as if he had just woken up from a nightmare, and asked incoherently:

"Who on earth are you? That dead silence from the inside out is definitely not what a normal ninja should have..."

"What do you see?"

Shuimu asked, but Shan Zhongfeng didn't look at his boss's expression, but answered with a little fear:

"No living person can have such a mental state. Only the dead can have such a profound sense of despair."

"dead?"

Mizuki's heart sank. Grandma Chiyo, who was looking for an opportunity to rescue Gaara, seemed to have thought of something.

Logically speaking, it would be almost impossible for Gaara to survive after Shukaku, the One-Tail, was extracted, but now he is not only alive, but also shows extremely strong fighting ability.

It's impossible no matter how you think about it, unless...

"Could it be that there is no way to save it? The reason why a miracle is a miracle is that the probability of it happening is close to zero."

Even though they had already made the worst-case scenario plan in their minds, the Konoha ninjas and Sand ninjas present had no intention of giving up. Just as they were about to make persistent efforts to completely overwhelm their opponents, Deidara, who had seemed a little timid before, burst into laughter.

"It finally worked. You guys were careless!"

He took out a ball of characteristic detonating clay, put it in his mouth, chewed it for a while, then spit it out. It fell from the sky to the ground and turned into an oversized puppet doll in the image of Deidara himself. This huge puppet took heavy steps and moved towards the direction of the Konoha ninja and the Sand ninja.

With such a huge body, even Karin's water giant finds it difficult to confront it head-on.

"This is C4 Garuda, a secret technique developed purely for killing people. It is terribly powerful and impossible to resist. If you don't want to die, run away. I might show mercy and spare your life."

"It's shameless to talk big."

Although he didn't know the secret of this technique, Kakashi Hatake, who was proficient in Lightning Release, was confident that he could handle it.