I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

“This is Aokihara.” Shisui smiled slightly and reminded Killer Bee, then nodded and said, “Indeed, as Mr. Killer Bee said, you two are now on the same side. Just treat Konoha as your own home and don’t stand on ceremony.”

'See! I told you so!'

Upon hearing this, Killer Bee immediately gave Yugito a look that said, "Just as I expected."

Yukito: "......"

But in any case, over time, her posture eventually became less upright than it had been at the beginning.

Chapter 273 The Chase

Ignoring Killer Bee and Yugito's private actions, Shisui turned to Aokihara and said:

"Then, it's up to you to take charge from here on out, Aoki."

"Rest assured, Lord Shisui."

Aokihara nodded solemnly, then picked up the walkie-talkie and gave instructions to everyone.

"Carrier formation, maintain course, target due west, proceed at full speed immediately."

Aokihara did not choose to immediately engage in battle with the Mist Ninja, but instead deliberately lured them deeper into the territory.

In this way, a long chase can deplete a lot of the enemy's chakra.

When the battle actually begins, the further away the Mist Ninja are from the Land of Water, the lower their chances of escaping, and the greater the gains Konoha will make.

Zhi Shui naturally agreed with this.

So, at Aokihara's command, the six aircraft carriers, with their backs to the Mist Ninja ships, sped off into the depths of the sea.

"We can't let them escape!"

Upon seeing this, the Kirigakure ninja, who had fled in fear, immediately gave chase without hesitation. Some ninja even continued to use Water Release techniques to propel the boat forward faster.

in this way.

As time goes by, the distance between the two sides is visibly closing.

However, soon after, one deafening roar after another suddenly rang out from the sky.

The Konoha air squadron from the aircraft carrier group naturally wouldn't just sit idly by.

After reloading their ammunition, they took off again, heading straight for the pursuing Mist Ninja ships.

"Water Release: Mist Concealment Technique".

Upon seeing this, the Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei, quickly formed hand seals.

In an instant, a vast expanse of white mist enveloped the area where the Mist Ninja ships were located on the sea.

The Konoha air squadron in the air immediately lost sight of their target.

But it doesn't matter if we can't see it.

The Konoha Flying Team members, who had anticipated the location of the Mist Ninja ships, did not hesitate. They quickly maneuvered their flying ninja tools to the general sky and dispersed to drop their bombs on a large area below in a sweeping attack.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The next second, a violent sea of ​​fire exploded in the thick fog, stirring up the fog and the seawater.

This is only the first round.

As the dense fog was lifted by the shockwaves of the massive explosions, the Konoha air force, having gained a new assessment of the location of the Mist Ninja ships, methodically continued its second round of air raids.

Then came the third round, the fourth round...

Although the Mist Ninja ships were obscured by the thick fog, they were bound to be hit eventually under such intense and relentless attacks.

As one dark, indistinct cannonball after another rained down on the ship with a sharp, piercing sound, Mei Terumi and her elite Kirigakure ninja swiftly used various methods to intercept them.

Even so, some fish still escaped the net.

Although a cannonball missed by the Mist Ninja did not hit the Mist Ninja ship, it detonated in the seawater near the ship, resulting in a near miss.

It was only thanks to the excellent materials the Mist Ninja used in building this fast ship that it wasn't destroyed in a single attack.

Even so, the violent shaking caused by the explosion left Terumi Mei and her group in a very disheveled state.

"We must restrict those flying ninja tools on their heads."

At that moment, Ao, soaked to the bone by seawater, opened his Byakugan and looked up at the sky. After explaining to the group of Kirigakure ninja around him, he saw more than a dozen Kirigakure Jonin simultaneously forming hand seals and unleashing the signature secret technique of their pursuit ninja squad:

Water Release: Rain Slash!

In an instant, the sky changed color, and a torrential downpour began, first landing on the group of Konoha ninjas in the air.

"Huh? What's this?"

The Konoha ninjas were initially puzzled when the drizzle fell on them and felt no different from normal rain. However, their expressions soon changed drastically.

As the rain continued to beat down on them, they suddenly realized that their chakra was visibly weakening.

Fine Rain Technique, one of the secret techniques exclusive to the Mist Ninja.

The summoned torrential rain weakens all ninjutsu and chakra within its range, except for water-style ninjutsu.

For Konoha ninjas who need to channel chakra to control flying ninja tools, this is undoubtedly extremely dangerous.

After hastily dropping all the bombs they were carrying, this batch of Konoha air squadrons hurriedly returned.

Seeing this, the Mist Ninja on the ship breathed a slight sigh of relief.

But before they could maintain their relaxed expressions...

Soon, a new batch of Konoha air squadrons arrived with a heavy roar.

Water Release: Drizzle can weaken a ninja's chakra, but this takes time.

Therefore, when the carrier battle group received the intelligence from the first flight squadron and learned about the characteristics of the Fine Rain Technique from Shisui, who had a lot of dealings with the Mist Ninja, Aokihara quickly took countermeasures.

Since we can't stay for long, let's come in batches.

In any case, there are many pilots on the six carrier strike groups. They take turns going out, dropping a bomb and returning. This process is repeated, which can minimize the impact of the Fine Rain Technique and delay the Mist Ninja ships as before.

Thus, in the subsequent air raids launched by the Konoha Flying Squadron, which changed its strategy,

Although the Mist Ninja ships affected by the Fine Rain Technique did not suffer the same intense and continuous attacks as before.

However, under such harassment, the ships were severely hampered and were unable to close the distance with the carrier strike group for the time being.

During this time, the Mist Ninja also considered pursuing them by walking on water.

However, given the considerable distance between them and the unexpected discovery that the aircraft carrier's current speed was no slower than when they were sprinting at full speed, it would be better to choose to travel by boat.

Just as the group of Mist Ninjas were frowning.

Suddenly remembering something, Shikura immediately looked at Yutaka, who seemed calm and collected and had rarely contributed before.

Knowing that the other party possessed a unique bubble-making technique, he said solemnly, "Yu Gao, now we need your help."

At this moment, although his expression remained calm, Yu Gao did not refuse.

Of course, before actually taking action, he still asked, "Do I have to do it now? To achieve perfection, I must use the power of the Six-Tails."

"Use the power of the Six-Tails!" At that moment, Mei Terumi, who was also looking over, said decisively.

In the original plan of the Mist Ninja, the power of the Tailed Beasts should not be exposed before they catch up with the Konoha carrier group, so as not to alert them. However, the Konoha carrier group decided to cut off the tails to survive, leaving some carriers behind to delay the enemy and allow the remaining forces to escape.

The mission will only be accomplished when all six aircraft carriers are destroyed.

Even though one ship escaped, it was still a sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of the Mist Ninja who relied on ships for their marches.

However, the current situation is beyond the scope of the Mist Ninja's plans.

It's no longer a matter of whether or not to hide the Tailed Beasts.

Instead, if they don't go all out, they might not even be able to capture a single Konoha aircraft carrier.

Therefore, Mei Terumi made up her mind to let Utaka go all out.

"I understand."

Upon hearing this, Yu Gao calmly nodded and then picked up the flute he was using to blow soap bubbles.

Chapter 274 Bubbles

Although he showed little interest along the way, since the former fourth Mizukage and the current fifth Mizukage had spoken, Utakata, who had not yet considered betraying the village, naturally obeyed their orders.

Soon, a light blue six-tailed tail appeared behind him.

Just as more of the Six-Tails' chakra could be borrowed, the flute that was blowing soap bubbles was then put into Utakata's mouth, and then:

"Water Release: Bubble Technique!"

Compared to usual, more and larger chakra bubbles were continuously blown out of the flute, floating around the Mist Ninja ship on their own, forming a huge protective shield that completely enveloped the entire ship.

The next second, a shell fell from the sky.

Just as it broke through a huge bubble above the ship and was about to go deeper, it suddenly stopped as if held back by an invisible hand, and then floated quietly inside the newly healed bubble.

This is not an isolated case.

In the following days, as shells fell one after another, just like before, they not only failed to damage the ship in the slightest, but also became decorations inside the foam, obediently floating around the ship along with many other foams, no longer showing their initial imposing presence.

Water Release: Bubble Technique can not only cause the blown bubbles to explode like bombs, but it can also be transformed into a means of transportation, carrying people inside the bubbles so they can soar through the sky.

At this moment, with the Six-Tails' chakra empowering him, Utakata's Bubble Technique defensive method utilizes the latter principle, using bubbles to envelop the falling projectiles, eliminating their kinetic energy and causing them to settle.

With this, the aerial threat from the Mist Ninja was eliminated.

Moreover, thanks to the buoyancy of the large amount of foam covering the ship, the entire hull became lighter, allowing the Mist Ninja ships to reach greater speeds and chase after the Konoha carrier group.

Seeing this, the group of Mist Ninja regained their confidence and sharpened their swords.

Meanwhile, on the other side, at the same time, the Konoha aircraft carrier fleet sensed the aura of the tailed beast.

"They've even sent a tailed beast. The Mist Ninja really went all out this time." Aokihara picked up his binoculars again, looking at the approaching Mist Ninja ships, and said with more delight than surprise.

"The tailed beasts of Kirigakure? The Three-Tails Jinchuriki or the Six-Tails Jinchuriki? Come to think of it, I've never fought either of them before. I'm really looking forward to it!" As the battle drew near, Killer Bee, who had stopped listening to the song, came to Aokihara's side, eager to try his luck.

You know, sometimes having a big fight is a good way to calm your nerves.

"It would be best if both of them came," Yukito said expectantly, looking forward to making a great contribution.