The next second, the giant dragon moved.
The massive deep-blue water dragon, summoned by the Kirigakure forces after exhausting all their strength, didn't even have time to struggle. Its enormous body disintegrated and shattered inch by inch under an irresistible suction force, turning into primordial water.
The giant dragon devoured its opponent without the slightest pause, its massive body carrying an aura of crushing everything. It crashed down towards the Kirigakure ninja defense line on the sea below, where the ninjas were stunned and despairing from Chakra exhaustion.
Boom!
A colossal roar, more terrifying than any previous collision sounded.
The sea surface was pressed into a huge, bottomless, bowl-shaped depression by this terrifying power.
The golden giant dragon, like a hammer of divine punishment, smashed heavily towards Kirigakure ninjas.
Countless Kirigakure ninjas were torn to pieces by the raging water currents and shockwaves before they could even scream. Or they were swept into the destructive vortex, disappearing without a trace.
On the sea surface, only floating debris, broken weapons, and rapidly spreading crimson remained.
Satoshi's figure had, at some unknown point, landed steadily on the head of that giant dragon.
From his vantage point, his gaze pierced through the pervasive steam and blood mist, accurately landing on the small figure of Yagura on the sea below.
He stretched out a finger and said, "You! Come over here!"
Yagura looked up, gazing at the figure radiating terrifying pressure from atop the dragon's head.
For the first time, clear cracks appeared on his face, which had always been as expressionless as a mask.
At the same time, an extremely evil, violent, and hate-filled dark-red Chakra, like boiling magma, uncontrollably and frantically gushed out from every pore of his body. The dark-red Chakra instantly enveloped Yagura's entire body.
Kakashi exclaimed, "This is troublesome. I almost forgot that the Mizukage is a perfect Jinchuriki who perfectly controls Three-Tails."
Kakashi knew all too well what the power of a Tailed Beast meant.
Tenzo said, "I can try to use Wood Release to suppress the Tailed Beast's power, provided I can get my hands on him."
Tenzo's face turned incredibly grim, and his hands instinctively began to form hand signs, preparing for the worst-case scenario.
"Is a Jinchuriki impressive? The one in our village beats you like a child."
The moment his words fell, Satoshi's figure, standing on the dragon's head, suddenly vanished.
The next second, his figure appeared like a phantom, without warning, directly in front of Yagura, who was in a half-Tailed Beast state with dark-red Chakra wildly surging.
Yagura's face, covered in dark-red Chakra and already beginning to deform, didn't even have time to show an expression of shock.
On Satoshi's right fist, Senjutsu Chakra was concentrated.
Boom!
One punch!
It landed squarely in the center of Yagura's face, which was covered in dark-red Chakra.
Yagura transformed into a human cannonball, flying backward with a sharp, ear-splitting whoosh, creating a white furrow dozens of meters long on the sea surface.
Satoshi's figure didn't pause. The moment Yagura flew backward, he vanished from his spot again. Then, he reappeared with incredible precision in front of Yagura's backward trajectory.
Yagura's body was still uncontrollably flying backward when Satoshi's second punch struck down.
Bang... Bang... Bang...
Fists imbued with Senjutsu Chakra continuously pounded Yagura's hard Tailed Beast cloak.
"Roar!"
A colossal, turtle-like monster covered in a thick shell finally emerged from the water.
"This is... Three-Tails!" Kakashi's voice suddenly rose.
Rin had been implanted with Three-Tails back then, which forced him to...
Tenzo asked, "Senpai, are you alright?"
Kakashi shook his head, trying to cast off those painful memories.
"We need to find a way to deal with this guy. Now Yagura has fully transformed into a Tailed Beast, his strength greatly increased."
As he spoke, Satoshi's figure suddenly appeared before them.
"Hmm? Are we retreating? That's actually a good idea."
Satoshi, however, shook his head. "I still need to try out my improved Ninjutsu."
Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags Technique!
In an instant, Three-Tails's body began to glow in bursts.
That was the big gift package Satoshi had sent him when he wasn't paying attention.
"I'm going to blow you to bits!"
A continuous series of explosions sounded.
Boom... Boom... Boom...
The sea instantly turned into a sea of fire.
Kakashi and Tenzo watched all this, dumbfounded.
What the hell...
Satoshi really intends to kill the Mizukage, doesn't he?
As if sensing their confusion, Satoshi explained, "We were just traveling in the Land of Water, and these Kirigakure bastards tried to steal my Sharingan and Tenzo-senpai's Wood Release."
"So, it's perfectly reasonable for me to resist, isn't it?"
"..."
At this point, what more could they say?
Let it be.
After a long while, the explosions stopped.
Satoshi watched the Tailed Beast slowly melt away, revealing the short figure of Yagura.
He walked forward and used a Fuinjutsu to control the restless Chakra within him.
[Tobirama once again protected his comrades with his own hands.]
[Mission Reward: Barrier Ninjutsu - Four Red Yang Formation]
Kakashi suddenly felt a headache coming on.
According to the original plan, the three of them were supposed to enter the village quietly, without making any noise.
Who would have thought that on the very first day, they would get into a fight with Kirigakure ninjas?
And even beat up the Mizukage...
As for Satoshi, he seemed fine, apart from being too tired to stand.
Tenzo formed hand signs, assembling something that could be called a boat. They sat in the boat, pondering about Yagura for a long time.
What should they do?
Forget it, let's just control Yagura with the Sharingan first, to prevent him from ambushing them.
Since things have already escalated this much, they weren't afraid of further increasing the conflict.
Kakashi's Sharingan spun rapidly, fixated on Yagura before him.
The next moment, his pupils constricted.
"No, someone has already used Sharingan Genjutsu on him."
Satoshi gasped, "Kakashi-senpai, you can't just say things like that."
Kakashi's face was serious. "Although I am not a member of the Uchiha clan, I have used this eye for many years. Trust me, I wouldn't be mistaken."
He dispelled the Genjutsu on Yagura, and soon after, Yagura woke up. There was no expected anger or questioning, only Yagura's gratitude.
"Thank you for dispelling the Genjutsu."
Huh?
The Konoha Squad thought Yagura might have lost his mind.
It's all your fault, Satoshi, why did you have to hit him in the head?
Satoshi was also a bit helpless. It was a fight, where else would he hit if not the head?
Kakashi was a little awkward. "Excuse me, Mizukage-sama, who used this Genjutsu on you?"
Yagura said, "It was a mysterious man wearing a mask. I've never seen his face, I only know he has a Sharingan."
Satoshi opportunely took out a drawing. "Is it him?"
"Yes."
"Is he still in Kirigakure?"
Yagura shook his head. "I don't know. Many times, I can't distinguish between Genjutsu and the real world."
At this moment, Kakashi had already begun a bold speculation.
"The Nine-Tails incident a few years ago, the Konoha invasion not long ago, and now the control of the Mizukage—all involve this masked man."
"And the masked man is very likely Orochimaru's subordinate."
"What exactly is Orochimaru trying to achieve by going to such lengths?"
Behind Kakashi, Satoshi's expression was very complex.
Why did Orochimaru suddenly become the scapegoat?