XX-level Hokage

Only the Third Hokage, A, remained, charging towards the endless stream of ninja. "Sandstorm!"

Gaara waved his hand, and numerous sand balls fell downwards.

Luo Sha raised his hand, and gold dust formed a huge barrier, blocking the falling sand spheres. But at that moment, quicksand swirled beneath Luo Sha's feet, entangling his body.

"Oh no, the sandstorm is just a smokescreen, meant to guide me to lift the gold dust into the sky!" Luo Sha sensed something was wrong. The quicksand formed the figure of a woman and hugged Luo Sha tightly.

The third-generation Ai also suffered the same attack, becoming firmly entangled in quicksand.

Struggling, Rasa controlled the gold dust in the sky to attack Gaara, but it was firmly blocked by a pair of sand arms that suddenly rose up. Sensing the energy within the arms, Rasa thought to himself, "Gaara, you're still inside this child."

"You've grown up, Gaara. As parents, all we need to do is trust our children, that's all. That's the only value. Am I right, Gaara? It seems my judgment was completely wrong," Rasa suddenly said.

"What's going on?" Gaara sensed something was wrong as he looked at Rasa, whose attitude had suddenly changed.

“The sand has always been protecting you. It’s not Shukaku’s power, but your mother’s power, Garo’s power.” Rasa lowered his head and spoke as memories of Garo began to flood his mind.

“Your mother loves you very much.” Rasa looked up at Gaara and said firmly. “Mom, she loves me?” Gaara was somewhat incredulous.

“But back then, Yashamaru, who came to assassinate me, said that my mother had no love for me whatsoever,” Gaara said, his expression becoming vulnerable. “I ordered Yashamaru to lie to you, to deceive you, in order to push you to the brink and confirm whether the tailed beasts would go berserk. It was all for the sake of the village.”

"Child, if Yashamaru hates anyone, it must be me, not you, because it was me who sealed Shukaku into her pregnant sister, Garo."

"Yashamaru is, after all, a ninja. As my right-hand man and a member of the Sand Anbu, he accepted the order for the greater good of the village. He failed. Everything I did failed. I added unnecessary burdens to you, and I presumptuously judged you as worthless, forcing you to become a Jinchuriki, taking away your life, your mother, your longing for her, your bonds with the people, and even trying to take your life. As for marriage, as your father, I only gave you one thing: a broken heart." Rasa said guiltily.

On the other side, Hozuki Gengetsu and Terumi Momo continued their fierce battle.

Having dodged Mei Terumi's attack once again, Hozuki Gengetsu asked, "How is Kirigakure doing now? Who was your previous Mizukage?"

Chapter 194: Four Shadows VS Four Shadows (Part 2)

Upon hearing this, Terumi remained silent for a moment before saying, "The Fourth Mizukage was named Yagura Karatachi, who was also the Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails. For some reason, Lord Yagura was controlled by Madara Uchiha, which plunged Kirigakure into darkness and caused the village to lose a large number of excellent ninjas. Even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist fled due to their dissatisfaction with the village's tyranny."

This has kept Kirigakure isolated from the outside world for a long time, creating a terrifying environment known as the "Village of the Bloody Mist." Even your Hozuki family lives in the Bloody Mist.

The harm is adjusted to zero.

"This actually happened." Hozuki Gengetsu's expression was somewhat serious.

“However, the Fourth Mizukage has passed away, and the fact that he was manipulated has been investigated. Kirigakure is gradually recovering. One of the reasons I chose to join the Allied Shinobi Forces is to eliminate the impact of the previous closure of the village,” Mei Terumi said.

“I understand. Next, I will tell you how to summon the ‘Summoning Beast House’ and how to use the Illusion Escape technique. Consider it my last thing to leave for the village.” After saying that, Hozuki Gengetsu bit his finger and pressed it to the ground.

"Look closely, Summoning Jutsu: Giant Toad."

A giant toad appeared on the ground. Then the toad opened, releasing white smoke. Hozuki Gengetsu's figure shifted and changed within the smoke.

"The massive fog spewed from the giant toad's tentacles can create a mirage of enormous size. The fog can also create a clone to confuse the enemy, preventing them from discovering the true location of the giant toad and its main body. This can nullify the opponent's attacks, and in this state, it can even penetrate the enemy's attacks." Hozuki Gengetsu's voice came from within the fog.

"Be careful."

Hozuki Gengetsu suddenly appeared behind Terumi Mei, and then fired a "Water Dragon Cannon Technique".

Warninged by Hozuki Gengetsu, Terumi Mei quickly dodged the attack, but when she looked back, Hozuki Gengetsu had vanished again.

Within the mist, both my figure and the giant toad's figure are illusions. The real me can appear at any time to launch an attack. Therefore, you must first locate the giant toad and then quickly destroy it. "Hozuki Gengetsu's voice came again.

Immediately afterwards, a large number of bubbles appeared out of thin air and floated in the mist.

"These bubbles are polymers of oil that will explode upon contact. To break through the giant toad's defenses, you'll need a large-scale explosive tag or a powerful ninjutsu attack. Once these bubbles are gone, you'll be hampered. Right now, you're the only one in this environment, so you might not feel much of a difference. But if enough people are trapped here, these bubbles, combined with my unpredictable attacks, will cause many of them to die," Hozuki Light said smugly.

"So this is the Second Mizukage's Illusionary Escape Technique? This is really troublesome," Terumi Mitsuru muttered to herself.

Unable to find a target, yet constantly on guard against attacks, the bubbles in the fog restrict weapons and movement.

If they hadn't known the information beforehand, they might have suffered a great loss, but now Terumi knows the information. "Boiling Release: Skillful Mist Technique"

Mei Terumi exhaled white mist, which spread continuously, and all the bubbles quickly disappeared within the mist.

Immediately, the mist merged with the mist exhaled by the giant toad thorn, and soon after, the giant toad's scream echoed. A moment later, the giant toad thorn vanished into smoke, and Ghost Lantern Gengetsu revealed itself.

"This bloodline is practically targeting me on purpose," Hozuki Gengetsu said with great dissatisfaction.

Ever since Mei Terumi learned Boil Release, the clan elders have said that if the Second Mizukage were still alive, he would definitely hate this ninjutsu. "I'm sorry, Lady Gengetsu," Mei Terumi said with a smile.

"Very good, two bloodlines, making them Night-Nighters in the history of Kirigakure. The Great Toad's summoning contract and the secrets of Illusionary Escape are both in the Hozuki clan's shrine outside the village." Hozuki Gengetsu said with a smile.

"I understand, Lady Gengetsu." Mei Terumi nodded and said earnestly.

"Quickly use defensive ninjutsu, I'm about to unleash my final killing move!" Hozuki Gengetsu warned. Upon hearing this, Terumi Mei hastily spat out a ball of magma, which quickly solidified into a wall. "Steam Violent Force!"

Hozuki Gengetsu quickly formed hand seals, and then a puff of smoke drifted by, revealing a child with a large sword on his right arm.

"This child's exterior is oil, and its interior is water. It is characterized by being easily heated and cooled. Once it is moved, the oil on the surface will be rapidly heated, causing the water inside to evaporate, thus causing a water vapor explosion. Then it cools down and shrinks in volume by turning into ice electricity, preparing for the next explosion."

The more clones are activated, the greater the heat generated, causing the water within the body to evaporate rapidly. Once the ice electricity stops, the water vapor will burst forth again, potentially indefinitely.

Loop is a ninjutsu that can explode infinitely.

This ninjutsu has a weakness: the main body is relatively weak for a period of time after each explosion, which is the perfect opportunity for you to seal me away. "Hozuki Gengetsu said, and his oil clone began to move.

Explosions continued to rang out. "Oh no!"

The stone wall in front of Terumi shattered instantly.

But just then, a pair of arms formed of sand tightly protected Mei Terumi. The series of explosions ceased.

The sand dispersed, and Gaara reappeared in the same spot. Terumi looked at Gaara and nodded.

Then, he formed hand seals and spat out three magma tentacles, instantly melting the weakened Hozuki Gengetsu. Hozuki Gengetsu tried to regenerate, but was tightly controlled by the solidified magma.

At the same time, Gaara cast a sealing jutsu, instantly engulfing Hozuki Gengetsu in yellow sand. "The Hidden Mist Village is in your hands now," Hozuki Gengetsu said before being sealed away in the sand.

At this moment, Gaara also recalled his memories with his mother.

Tears welled up in his eyes and dripped onto the sand on the ground.

Seeing this, Rasa lowered his head and said softly, "Gaara, your mother was really strong. Even in death, she still believed in you and protected you. She helped you get to where you are today. She gave you the life to become the Kazekage, gave you friends, gave you the bond with your older brother, sister and others, and gave you everything that I took away from you. As your father, everything I did was only to harm you. No, I am not qualified to be your father."

“My mother was truly remarkable. This was the first time I received medicine for my father’s injuries from her.” Gaara wiped away his tears and looked at Rasa, saying this.

Gaara, you have long surpassed the previous Kazekage. I entrust the village to you, Gaara. "Seemingly understanding Gaara's thoughts, Rasa couldn't help but shed tears.

Immediately afterwards, the yellow sand submerged Luosha.

The battle between the Kazekage ended with Gaara's victory. Meanwhile, Onoki was still battling the waves.

"Dust Release: Particle Style"

But this time, after activating Dust Release, Onoki was covered in sweat and panting heavily. "Time waits for no one, Onoki," Mu said, looking at Onoki.

"That's not true." Onoki said, panting. Just then, Wu suddenly disappeared from the spot.

Onoki hurriedly looked around, but couldn't find any trace of them.

"If you don't quickly call the Kazekage to sense me, you're dead, Onoki," Wu warned. At this moment, the ninjas of the Fourth Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces had already tightly surrounded the Third Hokage, A.

"I'm using Lightning Release. Quickly, have the Earth Release ninjas stand in the front to create a shield wall, and then have the Wind Release ninjas launch the attack." The Third Hokage A activated Lightning Release Chakra Mode and then spoke urgently.

"Thank you for your attention. If possible, we would like to know more details," a female ninja from the allied forces said.

"My body is acting on its own, I don't have time to explain in detail, come on." The Third A charged forward instantly. "Ninjas skilled in Rock Release, quickly defend!" Seeing this, the Allied Forces ninjas hurriedly shouted.

But because Iara wasn't here, and Shikamaru had gone to help the First Division, the entire Fourth Division was now leaderless and unable to be mobilized in time. They could only watch helplessly as the Third A charged fiercely towards them.

But just as the Third Generation Ai was about to crash into the corner, a blue figure identical to the Third Generation Ai rushed out from the Allied Forces and collided with him.

The intense collision generated a powerful gust of wind, even knocking over some nearby ninjas. "So you were here too, A!" The Third A laughed, looking at the Fourth A, and said.

“I know how difficult you are to deal with, so I have to come,” the fourth generation Ai said.

“Perfect, let me see if you’ve improved over the years. Defeat me, A.” The Third A said, and then the lightning on his body intensified, like a suit of armor made of lightning.

"This is Father's strongest Thunder Armor." The Fourth Hokage's expression turned solemn.

Chapter 195: Dark Clouds

“There, Lord Tsuchikage.”

While Onoki was searching for Mu's whereabouts, a member of the Allied Forces ninja gave him a warning.

Onoki hurriedly turned around to look, and saw that Mu had already begun to use Dust Release. "This is bad."

But at that moment, Naruto, in Nine-Tails Mode, suddenly appeared. "Planetary Rasengan."

Naruto swung the Rasengan at Mu's back, but Mu easily dodged it.

“Master Mu is a sensory-type ninja,” Onoki reminded him. “Gaara, sand!” Naruto replied.

Despite Gaara's confusion over Naruto's sudden appearance, he quickly conjured a sand cloud. Naruto leaped into the air once more, wielding the Rasengan, and charged towards Mu again.

"Using sand as a stepping stone to launch a counterattack? I see. Dodge, my technique is faster than yours." Mu watched Naruto approach, his hands ready for Dust Release, and warned him.

But Naruto's hand, holding the Rasengan, suddenly extended and slammed into Mu. "This is... the Chaotic Spin Rasengan!"

The Rasengan spun continuously around Mu's body, causing it to shatter repeatedly before slamming Mu into the ground.

Wu's body plummeted, crashing through a mountain peak before sliding across the ground. Onoki swiftly appeared behind Wu and reached out to hold him down.

Earth Release: Weighted Rock Technique

Wu's body rapidly became extremely heavy, causing it to press a crater into the ground.

"This is so heavy I can't even lift my arms," ​​Ohnoki said with a laugh.

Then Onoki started rubbing his lower back. "Ouch!"

He strained his back several times during that fight.

"You used to hate other ninja villages so much, but now you've become such an excellent partner with them," Wu said with some emotion.

“Longevity is quite good; you can enjoy the changes,” Onoki said. Gaara stretched out his hand, and quicksand enveloped Mu's body.

"Be careful, I..." Mu seemed to sense something, but before she could finish speaking, Gaara sealed her into the sand.

"Beautiful! As expected of Gaara, and that short old man too, he's beautiful as well." Naruto said with a smile as he landed on the ground.

“I am the Tsuchikage. Also…” Onoki said helplessly, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Gaara’s anxious words. “How did you end up on the battlefield? Why did you come here!” Gaara said angrily.

“Well, to put it simply…” Naruto scratched the back of his head, pondering a suitable reason. “Your reason should be convincing enough,” Gaara said, looking at Naruto.

“That’s impossible, so let me explain. I’m strategist Nara Shikaku. I didn’t bring up this complicated topic because the other Kage were all in the middle of a battle.” Shikaku’s voice suddenly appeared in their ears.

"Go ahead and explain, but the battle isn't over yet. We need to get to the next battlefield, so let's keep it brief while we have some time," Onoki said, leading Naruto and Gaara towards the direction where the Fourth Hokage A and the Third Hokage A were fighting.

At this moment, the fourth and third generations of Ai are fighting. A large crater has formed on the ground.

Besides the two Raikage, only Mei Terumi remained in the crater.