Becomes a Rebel Ninja After Annihilating the Hyuga Clan

When different chakra nature jutsu are used, the interaction between chakra natures can lead to changes in the actual effects of the jutsu.

For instance, Wind Release jutsu can enhance the power of Fire Release jutsu. Similarly, Lightning Release jutsu can add electrical and paralyzing effects to Water Release jutsu. This phenomenon, where the interplay of different chakra nature jutsu leads to changes in their actual power, is known as the Compound Jutsu Phenomenon.

Certain compound jutsu have significantly enhanced power compared to the original jutsu, making them highly practical. Therefore, some ninjas record these phenomena and collectively refer to them as compound jutsu.

Compound jutsu are challenging to perform, requiring precise coordination between ninjas and a high degree of mastery over their jutsu. It’s not simply a matter of combining any random jutsu together.

If the wind is too strong, it can extinguish the fire.

Additionally, some jutsu, due to their unique nature, fundamentally lack the means for combination, which is why compound jutsu are rare.

Watching the surging flames approaching, Neiki suddenly swung his long sword.

In an instant.

It was like unleashing a mudslide. Countless waves of water mixed with mud gushed from the black blade, forming a monstrous beast that swallowed the incoming flames and other attacks.

Apart from the steam rising from the mud river monster's body, which was being evaporated by the heat, Neiki himself was unharmed.

“He’s using us to test his sword…” Tsunade suddenly realized this.

Her face darkened.

Though the technique, vaguely combining two chakra natures, was impressive, it was clearly a defensive maneuver.

Tsunade had no idea how Neiki had slaughtered Nara Suzaku and the others. The Neiki before her evidently had no intention of using that ability in their presence. The information Hayama Byakumo had tried to provide with his last ounce of strength was thwarted by Neiki.

Five minutes had already passed. From the coastline, they could faintly see Konoha’s ship. The remaining five minutes seemed insufficient to take down Neiki. Tsunade, from the start of that sword technique, had given up any hope of capturing him within the time limit. Her only goal was to at least land a blow on Neiki, to relieve her anger and gather more information about him.

“Boom!”

Tsunade’s punch shattered the ferocious mud river monster, but Neiki was nowhere to be seen behind it. She quickly turned around; Neiki had reappeared a short distance away, already entangled in another skirmish. Though his situation was not ideal, he remained composed, perfectly countering each attack from the Konoha shinobi.

The battle raged on.

…

Several kilometers away, the Kirigakure forces were closely monitoring the battle's progress. Learning that Nara Suzaku, Hayama Byakumo, and other Konoha elites had fallen to Neiki and Tsunade’s subsequent pursuit had yielded no results, Mei Terumi was particularly surprised.

Fushark suggested boldly, “With so many Konoha elites dead, our strength should now be on par with Konoha’s. Should we…?”

Honestly, the suggestion was very tempting, but after some contemplation, Mei Terumi shook her head:

“If we don’t have overwhelming strength, it’s better not to act recklessly.”

What good is a battle between evenly matched forces? What benefit can mutual destruction bring her?

Of course, if Neiki’s unforeseen strength continues to decimate Konoha forces, Kirigakure’s “overwhelming” advantage would naturally emerge, and they could break their agreement to attack Konoha without haste.

As they discussed, a sudden alarm sounded.

The previously lax Kirigakure forces immediately went on alert. Mei Terumi frowned and moved toward the commotion.

In the forest, two black-robed figures, one tall and one short, were surrounded by numerous Kirigakure ninjas.

“What’s happening?”

“They were caught infiltrating our camp,” a Kirigakure ninja reported promptly.

“What’s your purpose?” Mei Terumi asked, feeling a sense of familiarity with the two figures.

“No purpose, just wanted to see you,” Zabuza removed his hood, revealing his Kirigakure rogue ninja forehead protector, and smiled at Mei Terumi. “Long time no see, Mei Terumi-sama.”

“Demon of the Hidden Mist, Zabuza?!” A Kirigakure ninja exclaimed.

As someone who once dared to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, Zabuza naturally had a significant reputation in Kirigakure. Mei Terumi's subordinates, being seasoned ninjas, recognized him immediately.

However familiar he might be, seeing Zabuza’s rogue ninja forehead protector lit up their eyes with hostility.

Even if they weren’t from the Kirigakure tracking unit and despite some dissatisfaction with Yagura's bloody rule, which led them to follow Mei Terumi, the duty to eliminate rogue ninjas was still a fundamental responsibility for any village's ninja. Zabuza, known for his ruthless and violent nature, had many Kirigakure ninja’s blood on his hands, making him a sworn enemy to many.

“Here to see me?” Mei Terumi narrowed her eyes, holding back her agitated subordinates. She smiled dangerously, “I’m curious, what’s so important that you’d take such a risk to see me?”

“I heard a Kirigakure tracking unit recently died by your hand?”

“You killed our comrades and dare to appear before us?!”

The Kirigakure ninjas surrounded Zabuza and Haku, ready to kill them on Mei Terumi's command.

Zabuza and Haku weren’t like Neiki, who had mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. They had no chance of escape in this situation.

Mei Terumi’s intent was clear: without a satisfactory explanation, she wouldn’t let these two rogue ninjas go.

“Our original plan was to leave here, not to confront the Kirigakure tracking unit head-on. That unit died because they trespassed into a place they shouldn’t have,” Haku’s clear voice echoed in the forest.

“A place they shouldn’t have…” Mei Terumi repeated thoughtfully.

“Yes, just like Kirigakure and Konoha now,” Zabuza chuckled lowly.

“What do you mean?”

“Mei Terumi-sama, do you know that a new ninja village was established in the Land of Waves? Entering a ninja village’s territory without permission is an act of invasion. That’s why that tracking unit died here.”

“A ninja village in the Land of Waves?” Hearing this, several Kirigakure ninjas laughed. They thought Zabuza was making a big deal out of nothing.

What power could a newly established village in the small Land of Waves have?

Mei Terumi also shook her head, a bit disappointed. “If that’s the reason you came to see me, then I have nothing more to say.”

“What if we could help you become the Fifth Mizukage?”

Mei Terumi didn’t respond, only smiled disdainfully.

It seemed they were about to attack.

Haku sighed, “It’s a failure.”

Zabuza also shook his head, “As expected.”

“You were the one who told Mr. Hashirama that Mei Terumi was someone we could win over, so you volunteered to come…”

“I never said it would definitely work!” Zabuza glared at Haku.

“Then let Mr. Hashirama talk to them,” Haku sighed.

Zabuza didn’t respond, only muttering, “Arrogant Five Great Nations.”

At Mei Terumi’s command, a kunai was thrown. Zabuza smiled, not dodging, letting the probing kunai strike his forehead.

To everyone’s shock, he turned into a pile of withered wood.

“Wood Release?” Mei Terumi frowned, looking at Haku, who only smiled and waved goodbye before also turning into a pile of wood.

Mei Terumi stood by the two piles of wood, her eyes filled with disbelief as she recalled the name they had mentioned.

“Hashirama?”

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