This puppeteer is a bit... well...

Chapter 197 Surprise Attack Fails

While we don't know the exact weaknesses of the Third Mizukage's ninjutsu that transformed him into ice to become immune to physical attacks, it must have some limitations.

Under the combined attack of physical and ninjutsu, it's impossible not to be affected at all.

As for predictions...

The mechanical bird possesses its own consciousness.

Furthermore, because it has a mechanical body, its perception is different from that of humans, allowing it to see clearly even in dense fog.

As the ice formation materialized before him, Ryuji and Kurenai charged toward it.

The light reflection of the magic mirror ice crystals is linear motion.

After witnessing it a few times, Kurenai calculated the time gap between the formation of the opponent's mirror and its reflection and movement, which led to the scene where the Third Mizukage rushed into the fists of the two.

"So perceptive!"

The Third Mizukage, his body aging, gazed solemnly at the young boy and girl opposite him.

"Lord Mizukage, shall we continue fighting?" Ryuji suggested with a calm smile, "Since your objective for this operation isn't here anyway, why don't you just retreat and go carry out your original mission?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Mizukage fell into deep thought.

He had previously thought he could use tactics centered around his domain to kill the enemy leader on their first encounter, so he rejected the other party's suggestion without hesitation.

But now, the initial attack failed, and instead, he himself was defeated.

Even if they manage to get the best fighters from Kirigakure to join the fight and win, they will suffer heavy losses, which will be extremely detrimental to their subsequent attack on Konoha.

but.

After the previous war, Konoha's main force was reduced to less than 5,000 men, all of whom were tied down in the Land of Earth.

As long as we still have two thousand elite troops, it will be enough to complete the plan to launch a surprise attack on Konoha.

and so……

"I refuse!"

The Third Mizukage stared solemnly at Ryuji, a chilling aura emanating from his body, and his aged body gradually regained its youthful appearance.

"As one of the five great ninja villages, Kirigakure is not incapable of accepting defeat, but surrendering without a fight is impossible for us."

"How can this be considered surrender without a fight? It's just a proposal that benefits everyone; it's cooperation."

"No matter how nicely we put it, it can't hide the fact that we were the ones forced into making the proposal."

"I see!" Ryuji sighed, regretfully saying, "If even this level of persuasion can't succeed, then we'll have to resort to force—kill them!"

As the order was given, the puppets flying in space raised their chakra cannons and aimed them at the forest below.

Suddenly, a brilliant purple light shone forth.

The Third Mizukage, his eyes blazing with fury, shouted, "Defense!"

"BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!!"

Accompanied by a continuous, deafening roar, sparks rose into the air, and the sky above the vast forest stretching for tens of kilometers was instantly shrouded in smoke.

Before the smoke and dust had cleared, the knight puppets charged in, spears in hand.

This wave of collective artillery fire was mainly aimed at the large trees. In the complex environment of the forest, the puppets, who lack normal human senses, were at a disadvantage in combat.

Of course, this decision was made after Ebizo calculated that even if he aimed at people, he wouldn't achieve much.

Now that the forest has been leveled, the Hidden Mist Ninjas have no cover, and the Knight Puppets, taking advantage of the previous explosion, are slaughtering like tigers among sheep.

Although the Hidden Mist ninjas quickly reacted and organized a counterattack under the command of their captains, this unexpected offensive resulted in the loss of hundreds of their men.

The Third Mizukage looked up at Ryuji and Kurenai, his black eyes filled with murderous intent.

"You will all die today!"

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the snow in the sky stopped.

Yagura Karatachi, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the Three-Tails, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, and a group of Anbu guards rushed forward and came to the side of the Third Mizukage.

"No matter how strong you are, facing so many experts, you're doomed!"

"That's not necessarily true!"

A clear and lovely voice came from high above, and a sexy girl with a pink ponytail descended from the sky.

She formed hand seals, pressed them into the air just before landing, and shouted, "Summoning Jutsu!"

"Bang!"

As thick smoke rose, a giant black pepper fish appeared in the open space.

"roar!"

The salamander roared and hissed, creating a hurricane that dispersed the thick fog, and billowing purple vapor spewed from its mouth.

The girl stood on the head of the salamander, changed her hand seals, and took a deep breath into the air. The purple energy seemed to have found a home and was drawn into it, which she then exhaled forcefully.

[Ninja Art: Myriad Purple and Red Poison!]

"Boom!"

Multicolored mist exploded above the head of the salamander, radiating indiscriminately in all directions.

This is Ryuji's tactic.

First, try to avoid a fight through conversation. If that doesn't work, then demonstrate your strength to make the other side back down. If that still doesn't solve the problem, then have Wanlijiang, who has been waiting in the air, suddenly appear and use his deadly poison to wipe everyone out.

This is why only Ryuji and Kurenai came down.

Because only the two of them possess antibodies that protect against the venom.

This sudden change caught everyone off guard.

The Hidden Mist and the others realized it was highly poisonous and retreated rapidly, but they couldn't keep up with the speed at which the poisonous mist exploded. Just as everyone was about to be engulfed by the mist, the Third Mizukage formed hand seals and blew fiercely forward.

The icy cold air he exhaled instantly froze the poisonous fog that had swept over a radius of tens of meters.

"this……"

Wanlijiang stood there dumbfounded on the head of the Sichuan pepper fish.

After her body was modified, she won every battle.

As long as the enemy is not prepared in advance, her ability will not fail.

I thought this time would be no exception, but the Third Mizukage easily resolved the situation.

"It's not that easy after all!" Ryuji and Kurenai stood on either side of the salamander, looking somewhat helpless. "If I could, I really wouldn't want to fight this kind of enemy head-on; the losses would be too great."

This time, it's not like Konoha.

Although Konoha's lineup was even more impressive last time, the battlefield was in Konoha Village, and there were fewer than two thousand ordinary ninjas, who were unable to withstand the attack of the puppet army.

Whether it's property or the lives of ordinary ninjas and villagers, these are all things they hesitate to harm.

But this time, there was nothing.

The Hidden Mist Village has six thousand men, enough to fight against an army of five thousand puppets.

Within the Whirlpool Kingdom, there was nothing that would make them hesitate to act; once war broke out, it would inevitably be a decisive battle with no reservations.

"That really scared me to death!" Piba Juzo, carrying his Executioner's Blade, stood on the frozen poisonous fog, still shaken. "I thought I was going to die in such a humiliating way!"

"Now that the enemy has made their move, we can't afford to fall behind!"

"Let Sunagakure witness the might of the Land of Blood Mist!"

"That's right, I was already frustrated enough in the Land of Wind, and this time they gave me another shock. I'll settle both scores at once!"

The experts from the Hidden Mist rushed forward all at once.

(End of this chapter)