The Wind-Controlling Swordsmanship from Under One Person

Chapter 230 The Water Mirror Technique
Yagura's purple eyes narrowed slightly, and the hideous scar below his left eye was particularly glaring under the light, resembling a lurking centipede, adding a touch of murderous intent to his youthful, baby-faced appearance.

He had reason to suspect that the woman was messing with him.

Although the gloom of the Blood Mist Village had long since tarnished his reputation, and everyone feared him, and the villagers' eyes always gleamed with dread when they saw him, he was still the village's Water Shadow in no way he could be.

As the Mizukage, he would never hide behind his subordinates like a turtle.

It's better to be feared than to be despised.

“This is the safest approach.” Mei Terumi explained calmly and unhurriedly, “The enemy is after the Tailed Beasts. As long as we prevent them from finding the Tailed Beasts, we can minimize direct confrontation and keep the losses to a minimum.”

boom!
Yagura slammed his fist on the table, the solid wood desk groaning under his weight: "Send my men to the front lines, and I, as the Mizukage, hide in the back like a coward? I absolutely cannot do that!"

Yagura's voice echoed in the spacious Mizukage office, and even the fog outside the window seemed to tremble.

Since the illusion was broken, every day since he regained consciousness has been torture for him. Those bloody memories that belong to him yet do not belong to him, those souls who died because of him, are constantly gnawing at his heart. The will to die has long taken root in his heart.

When he learned that the Akatsuki members who had wreaked havoc on Konoha and Kumogakure had come to the village, his first reaction was not fear, but rather a sense of relief and eagerness.

It is better to die on the battlefield than to die in regret and despair.

If he could rid the ninja world of this scourge before he died and make Kirigakure famous, it would be a kind of atonement.

"He's just a rogue ninja. I really want to see what he's capable of."

Mei Terumi sighed softly, her bangs swaying slightly with her movement. She raised her emerald eyes, her tone tinged with helplessness:

"I think the Raikage initially had the same idea as you, but the result is obvious to all. Of course, you are the Mizukage, so the choice is yours. I'm just offering a suggestion."

Yagura, his face full of displeasure, slowly sat down. He raised his eyelids, a sarcastic smile curving his lips: "You're right about that. I'm still the Mizukage. You can do such a cowardly thing after you become the Mizukage."

Everyone in Kirigakure knew that after the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, stepped down, the only person who could succeed him as the Fifth Mizukage was Mei Terumi.

Her strength is beyond doubt; with her dual bloodline limits of Lava Release and Boil Release, she is hard to find an opponent in the entire ninja world.

What's even more awe-inspiring is that she, a woman, did not die under Yagura's iron-fisted policies. In this 'blood-soaked land,' she not only survived but also built her own prestige.

It's important to understand that during Kirigakure's darkest period, mutual distrust and fratricide were commonplace among comrades.

The Chunin Exams, on the other hand, are an extremely brutal battle royale where only the sole survivor can advance. In comparison, Konoha's Chunin Exams are no different from playing house.

Mei Terumi was one of the winners in that competition.

The fact that she was able to grow up in such an environment and inspire a group of elite ninjas to be willing to die for her demonstrates a skill that is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

At this moment, facing Yagura's mockery, she merely curled her lips slightly, her emerald eyes curving upwards, but the smile did not reach her eyes.

"Since Lord Mizukage has made up his mind, I will say no more."

She turned gracefully, her footsteps standing out clearly in the quiet office.

Pushing open the heavy door, a ray of sunlight streamed in from the corridor, illuminating half of her profile and outlining her delicate features.

“However,” Mei Terumi paused slightly, tilting her head to glance at the baby-faced man behind her, “there are many ways to atone for your sins. Don’t go down the old, extreme path again.”

After saying that, she left without lingering.

The door closed slowly with a soft 'click,' bringing the conversation to a close.

Yagura looked at the tightly closed door, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He slowly exhaled and issued a series of orders.

Outside, Qin Ye was wandering aimlessly. A light mist filled the humid air, and the soft moss under his feet made a soft sound.

Suddenly, several figures descended from the sky like ghosts, surrounding him.

The leader was a baby-faced man with short, bright green hair that stood out against the mist, and purple eyes that gleamed with a cold light.

He had a uniquely shaped weapon slung across his back, with a sharp hook at the front and a lifelike green metal flower wrapped around the shaft.

Upon seeing this person, Qin Ye's eyes lit up.

The Three-Tails delivered itself right to his doorstep, saving him a lot of trouble.

"A member of Akatsuki, codenamed Tensai, has trespassed into my Hidden Mist Village. What is your intention?" Yagura Karatachi sized up the man before him, his eyes filled with wariness and scrutiny.

Judging from his demeanor, he doesn't seem like a formidable character; he's just a bit handsome, like me.

"Since you know who I am, can't you guess why I'm here?" Qin Ye's gaze swept over the Fourth Mizukage, as if he were looking at prey.

Sensing that aggressive gaze, Yagura's pale face grew even colder.

They really came for the tailed beast inside me. I wonder what the Akatsuki organization wants to do with collecting the tailed beasts.
"In that case, come with me. If you don't have the guts, you can get lost now." After saying this, Yagura Karatachi turned around and led his men into a forest.

Qin Ye followed without hesitation. He didn't care whether there was a trap or not, as there was nothing in Kirigakure that could threaten him.

Upon arriving in the mountains and forests, towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, and sunlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, creating dappled light and shadow.

Yagura stopped in an open space, turned around, and stared coldly at Qin Ye, the strangely shaped weapon in his hand slamming heavily to the ground with a dull thud.

He didn't waste any more words with Qin Ye, uttering only three words:

"kill him!"

As soon as the command was given, the surrounding fog suddenly became so thick that it was almost tangible. In just a moment, the surroundings were completely covered by thick fog, and all that could be seen was a vast expanse of white.

The thick fog, as heavy as lead, pressed down on the forest.

Dozens of chilling killing intents swept in from all directions, yet not a single piece of clothing fluttered, nor was a breath heard. The entire sea of ​​mist seemed to have transformed into an invisible spider web, and Qin Ye was the prey waiting to be slaughtered within it.

If it were anyone else in this situation, they would probably have been frantically trying to break through like a headless fly.

Qin Ye slowly closed his eyes. Qian Ren stood at his feet, his whole being as still as an ancient well. Since the enemy was too shy to let him see, then he wouldn't look.

Without warning, a wisp of air, imperceptible to others, suddenly stirred up to the right rear.

Clang—In an instant, a chilling glint appeared in the thick fog. The katana in the mist behind Qin Ye had only just raised its blade halfway into the air when a line of blood appeared on its neck.

His body was stiff, his head slowly slid down, and his face was frozen in astonishment.

Clearly, he couldn't understand why this young man, standing with his eyes closed, could so accurately discern his silent killing technique.

The crimson blood stood out starkly against the thick fog. The pervasive stench of blood acted as a fuse, drawing in wisps of air.

Qin Ye closed his eyes, holding his sword. The blade pointed diagonally at the ground, and blood dripped from its tip. Anyone who approached him silently was cut down by his sword. In a short time, more than ten corpses of Kirigakure ninjas lay scattered within three zhang around him.

The Hidden Mist Technique and Silent Killing Technique that the Mist Ninja relied on for their fame were completely ineffective against him.

One may hide one's body and conceal one's voice, but the changes to the world caused by one's actions will never change.

As more and more corpses piled up beneath Qin Ye's feet, the blood energy around him grew increasingly intense. As his blood rage intensified, his attacks became increasingly violent, tearing corpses apart with every strike.

"Water escape, water dragon bullet technique!"

Suddenly, a loud shout rang out, the thick fog surged violently, and water vapor within a radius of 100 meters gathered wildly, instantly condensing into a huge golden-eyed water dragon.

With its whiskers bristling and scales and claws flying, the dragon roared down at Qin Ye with terrifying power.

Qin Ye finally opened his eyes, his eyes blazing with a strange light. The surging blood energy around him suddenly solidified, transforming into a ferocious beast with sharp fangs and hooked claws, and pounced back at the roaring water dragon.

boom--

A deafening explosion tore through the thick fog as the blood beast and the water dragon clashed violently.

The once formidable water dragon was torn to pieces in an instant by the blood beast's sharp claws, like a small snake caught by a raptor. Under the impact of the enormous force, the ground within a radius of several feet collapsed with a roar, sending up flying rocks and dust.

"The Mist Concealment Technique is passable, but the Water Dragon Bullet is a complete mess."

Before he finished speaking, Qin Ye's figure suddenly blurred, and in the next instant he had already rushed into the enemy formation. His blade flashed, blood beasts roamed, and wherever he passed, screams rose and limbs flew everywhere.

With the buff, there was no one in the field who could withstand a single blow from him; killing was as easy as breathing.

As the blood-red figure hurtled towards him, leaving afterimages in its wake, Yagura's expression turned extremely grave.

Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. No wonder Konoha and Kumogakure couldn't do anything to this person. Such combat power is truly astonishing.

But no matter how fierce the enemy was, he was not afraid.

Then, Yagura Kojima stretched out his palm, and in the next second, water ripples appeared out of thin air, transforming into a seven-foot-tall mirror.

Ripples spread across the mirror, clearly reflecting the figure of a blood beast accompanied by a knife-wielding figure.

Yagura raised his weapon, hooked it onto the edge of the mirror, and then suddenly pressed it down.

In an instant, the reflection in the mirror seemed to come alive, breaking through the water mirror and fiercely attacking its true form.

Water Release: Water Mirror Technique!
The Water Mirror Technique can perfectly replicate all the power of the person in the mirror, making them identical to the original. It is the signature technique that made the Fourth Mizukage famous.

The two Qin Yes collided instantly.

Blood beasts tore each other apart, a thousand blades clashed, and a deafening roar echoed through the mountains and forests. The violent shockwaves spread wildly in all directions, even sweeping away the thick fog.

Amidst the pervasive blood aura, Qin Ye's figure flew backward, sliding dozens of meters before slowly coming to a stop.

At this moment, his blood and qi were surging, his breath was disordered, and a metallic taste rose in his throat. The force of the previous clash was exactly the same as his full-force attack; it was as if he had fought himself.

As the blood mist dissipated, Qin Ye looked up and saw that the 'reflection' replicated in the mirror had turned into specks of water and vanished. It seemed that although this ninjutsu was outrageous, it was only a one-time use technique, and the reflection would not last forever.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief; even he found it difficult to keep facing another version of himself.

"Hmph, kid, don't you like to judge? Tell me, what do you think of my Water Mirror Technique?"

In the distance, Yagura Kujiri performed a somersault with his stick, the end of which slammed to the ground with a thud.

His Water Mirror Technique is such that it becomes stronger when facing stronger opponents; the more powerful the ninjutsu, the more severe the backlash. It must be very difficult for his opponent to clash with his bloodline limit.

Qin Ye slowly stood up, dusted off the corner of his clothes, and his gaze swept over the Hidden Mist ninja before finally settling on the Fourth Mizukage.

"It's alright, barely playable."

"Tch, you're really stubborn." Yagura curled his lip, his face cold and arrogant: "You want the Tailed Beast, right? I'll tell you, it's on me. If you're so capable, come and take it."

"it is good."

Qin Ye didn't argue with the other party, but took a step forward slowly.

His speed gradually increased, eventually transforming into a streak of light as he sped away.

"it's useless."

Yagura used his old trick again, recreating the Water Mirror Technique. Ripples appeared on the mirror's surface, clearly reflecting Qin Ye's figure charging forward with a knife.

At that very instant, just as the image in the mirror was about to solidify, Qin Ye's figure vanished without a trace from the mirror, and the replicating image was abruptly interrupted.

This sudden turn of events caused Yagura's pupils to shrink sharply. He stared around, his weapon hooked onto the edge of the mirror, trying to find traces of the enemy.

"Lord Mizukage, behind you!"

Before the unintentional exclamation could even finish, Yagura already felt a bone-chilling coldness creeping down his spine.

He quickly twisted his waist, changing the direction of the water mirror along with him.

With a whoosh, a dark figure darted out from the water mirror, colliding with the attack from behind. The two figures fought and then vanished together.

"Not the real body?"

The faceless, dark figure was clearly not the enemy in person.

Yagura, his brow furrowed, held the water mirror, its angle constantly adjusting with his movements, always on guard against enemy attacks.

At this moment, countless dark figures emerged from the shadows around him. They had no facial features, but all maintained a knife-wielding posture, attacking Yagura from all directions.

Seeing this, Yagura was at his wit's end. Even if he released eight Water Mirrors, he couldn't replicate that many.

He immediately abandoned the water mirror, formed hand seals, and prepared to use a wide-range water technique to clear away the surrounding shadows.

Just then, a strange light suddenly appeared among the dense black figures.

The figure seemed to have replaced the shadow, appearing in the vicinity of Yagura in an instant, followed by a chilling glint of light.

(End of this chapter)