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Chapter 195 The Mystery of the Third Mizukage's Strength (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

"Bang!"

Before the cold wave could completely freeze Ryuji and the others, it was shattered by the mechanical bird, which spewed out blazing flames from its mouth, engulfing the cold wave.

but.

The flames were initially very strong, their light illuminating the sky and instantly pushing the cold air back five or six meters.

But after only two or three seconds, it dimmed due to the surrounding temperature and was pushed back by the cold front.

No, using "push" to describe it is not quite appropriate; "devour" is a better word.

The cold front swept in, consuming the flames, and continued to blow towards everyone.

The mechanical bird quickly turned and soared upwards, escaping the coverage area before being submerged by the cold current.

"Fire didn't work after all!"

Ryuji turned back to look at the flames frozen solid, with an expression that said, "Just as I expected."

The Snow Clan's Ice Release is a bloodline limit formed by combining the nature transformations of wind and water chakra, making it difficult for a single-attribute Fire Release to be effective. Moreover, ice is effective against fire.

When ice and fire of equal intensity merge, the cold current will definitely extinguish the flames before they melt.

"It's not that Fire Release doesn't work, it's that this Third Mizukage is a bit too strong!" Kurenai said with a frown. "I don't mean to offend, but I really can't figure out how Pakura managed to make this guy suffer a defeat and escape in a one-on-one fight."

Regardless of whether Ice Release or Fire Release is stronger, the ability to transform one's body into ice to become immune to physical damage and to silently condense an ice barrier anywhere regardless of terrain and reflect it at the speed of light is something that ordinary Kage cannot handle.

As for Yekura's strength...

How to put it? She is very strong. In terms of destructive power alone, even ordinary Kage cannot compare to her.

In terms of overall strength, she is only an elite Jonin, still a little short of the threshold of Kage.

But it was this same woman who, in the war last July, led less than two thousand men to defeat the Third Mizukage's army of six thousand, and in the battle against the Third Mizukage, made him suffer a defeat and flee.

Although Yekura had the advantage of the desert climate at the time, the strength displayed by the Third Mizukage at that time meant that the desert climate advantage was not enough to make up for the gap in strength between the two.

It's like how a Water Release ninja can't use Water Release in a place without water, but a Water Release master can use it just the same in a place without water.

It consumes a little more chakra when used, the speed of casting ninjutsu is a little slower, and it is a little harder to control.

If the difference in strength between the two sides in a battle reaches a certain level, then even with these disadvantages, victory can still be achieved.

This is also what Hong is puzzled about.

Judging from the strength he has shown so far, this Third Mizukage is already at the peak of the Kage level. If he is still hiding some trump card, it is not impossible for him to reach the level of a super Kage.

Here we must talk about the so-called "super-shadow level".

In the ninja world, there are no rankings based on combat power.

The so-called Genin, Chunin, Special Jonin, Jonin, and Kage are just military ranks for ninjas and have no necessary connection with combat strength.

Even someone like Madara Uchiha, whose strength reached the level of a Kage, was only a Jonin.

Even those with Kage-level fighting power, such as the Legendary Sannin, Danzo, Kakashi, and Might Guy, are still Jonin.

Non-combat departments such as the Cipher Team, Barrier Team, Animal Training Team, and Medical Team also have Jonin, Chunin, and Genin positions, but their combat strength is simply insignificant compared to ordinary ninjas.

In the ninja world, powerful ninjas are usually referred to by general terms such as "master" or "elite ninja".

Ryuji's use of the ninja system to rate ninja strength levels is completely different from what fans of Naruto from the previous life called something with the same name but a completely different meaning.

The so-called "super-Kage level combat power" refers to combat power that surpasses that of an ordinary Kage.

At this level, the range of strength is still very large, even greater than that between genin and jonin.

Kabuto was a Kage-level sage, Nagato was a Kage-level sage, Obito with a single Rinnegan was a Kage-level sage, Madara Uchiha in his previous life was a Kage-level sage, Madara resurrected with Edo Tensei was still a Kage-level sage, the First Hokage resurrected with Edo Tensei was a Kage-level sage, and the First Hokage in his previous life was also a Kage-level sage.

But it's clear that there's a gap in strength between them.

The strongest among them can even instantly kill the weakest.

Now, the Third Mizukage also has the potential to reach the Super Kage level.

...It's only a possibility. If he fails to demonstrate any impressive abilities later on, he still won't be able to surpass the rating of Kage-level combat power.

In other words, he has already reached the threshold of super-shadow level combat power.

Such a power comparison shows that Yekura, who has touched the threshold of Kage level, absolutely cannot make up for the advantage of the desert climate.

unless……

"He can only unleash such power under special circumstances!" Ryuji said, expressing his guess.

Yekura had mentioned to him the battle with the Third Mizukage.

The strength displayed by the Third Mizukage in that battle was significantly different from what he has now.

Long Er initially had two conjectures.

First, his environment limited his abilities.

Secondly, the Third Mizukage at that time was under the control of Madara Uchiha, so he was unable to fully exert his strength.

But upon closer examination, it doesn't hold water.

Judging from the strength that the Third Mizukage has shown so far, the desert climate clearly cannot suppress the Third Mizukage's strength so severely.

However, being controlled by someone else prevents one from fully utilizing their strength... Referring to Obito's control of Yagura, no such problem occurred, so this inference is also difficult to justify.

Therefore, there is only one conclusion left.

That is, the environment here amplified the strength of the Third Mizukage.

"field?"

Suddenly, Ryuji remembered something and looked up at the snowflakes falling from the sky.

January is already cold, and being overseas makes it even colder, with temperatures around minus twenty degrees Celsius.

However, due to the effect of the field, the temperature dropped directly to around minus fifty degrees Celsius, which is beyond the limit that ordinary people can withstand. It's the kind of temperature where even urinating would freeze instantly.

If ordinary water is like this, wouldn't it be like adding wings to a tiger for the Third Mizukage who uses Ice Release?

Suppressed by the desert climate, he is at the level of an ordinary Kage-level fighter. Without the suppression, he is at the peak of the Kage level. With the amplification of the climate, it is not impossible for him to reach the threshold of the Super Kage level or even have already reached the level of the Super Kage level.

"If this domain can be broken, then he will not be able to exert this level of strength."

Upon hearing this, Hong frowned.

To break through the ice and snow barrier, melting it with fire is undoubtedly the best method.

However, the weather was freezing cold, which already suppressed the Fire Release technique. Furthermore, the range of the Ice and Snow Domain was several hundred to nearly a thousand meters, and the snowfall was continuous. Trying to break through it with Fire Release was simply wishful thinking.

"I'll try using Scorch Release!"

After a moment of contemplation, Hong began to form hand seals.

One after another, orange fireballs the size of soccer balls rose up, then merged and grew larger atop Red's head, eventually forming a giant fireball about six meters in diameter.

(End of this chapter)