I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

Finally, Shikura, who had taken his place as the one covering the rear, calmly turned his gaze to the approaching Konoha members and said with a faint self-deprecating smile, "As the Mizukage, I am undoubtedly the most incompetent one. Let me use my last bit of light to demonstrate the responsibilities that a Kage should bear."

And then, the next second...

A deafening roar suddenly erupted from where the warehouse had been lost.

In an instant, a giant turtle covered in thorns and with three tails appeared.

It was none other than the Three-Tailed Isobu.

As a perfect Jinchūriki like Killer Bee, Shikura is also capable of fully transforming into a Tailed Beast.

"Isobu, we need your strength now," Shikura said to Mio in his mind.

"I understand. Go ahead and unleash your full power, Shikuro," Mio Isobu said in a deep voice.

Since Shiku could become a perfect Jinchūriki, it means that he had a very good relationship with the former.

Furthermore, having spent so much time together, no one understands better than it the immense suffering that Shicang has endured over the years.

Therefore, upon hearing the other party's request, Isobu Mio did not refuse.

Even if it takes more than ten years to revive.

"Thanks, partner!"

Shikura smiled brightly, feeling an unprecedented surge of Three-Tails chakra flowing through his entire body.

Then, the three-tailed beast he had transformed into opened its mouth, and an enormous tailed beast ball immediately condensed and flew towards the Konoha people in front of it.

"spread!"

Upon seeing this, Shisui, still in his Susanoo state, frowned and shouted as he raised his Spiral Sword, slashing at the Tailed Beast Ball without flinching.

Rumble!

An even more violent explosion rang out the instant the Spiral Sword collided with the Tailed Beast Ball.

Soon, as the tangible shockwaves surged in all directions, creating wave after wave of giant waves, the Tailed Beast Ball at the center of the battle was completely shattered.

The green Susanoo appears to be undamaged.

All it paid was the price of its massive body being forced to retreat dozens of steps due to the immense impact.

This is what makes Susanoo so powerful.

At that moment, while the other Konoha ninja who had obeyed orders and scattered were still shocked by the astonishing scene just now, and Shisui calmly regained his Susanoo form and was about to take another step forward.

Shi Cang, who sighed inwardly, was not idle either.

He manipulated the Three-Tails, arching its massive body and encasing it in its thick shell. Using its enormous size and weight, it rolled rapidly towards the Konoha members like a wheel, charging forward with tremendous force.

Shadow Dance, one of the Three-Tails' abilities.

At this moment, Shicang undoubtedly had to use all his strength to stop the Konoha ninjas from pursuing him.

However, after being intercepted by Mei Terumi, the latter also became truly enraged.

Before Shisui could make a move, Killer Bee leaped out without showing any weakness, shouting:

"I'll do it!"

moment!

A giant bull with eight octopus tentacles on its tail, only one horn on its forehead, and a size no less than that of a three-tailed octopus makes a dazzling appearance.

Killer Bee also activated his full Tailed Beast form at that moment.

"Demon!"

"Isobu!"

After two loud roars, Killer Bee and Shikigami, the only two perfect Jinchuriki in the ninja world, transformed into giant tailed beasts and began their first battle.

Because the Three-Tails' turtle shell provided formidable defense, Shisui didn't waste any time on it.

Seeing that the Eight-Tails and the Three-Tails were locked in a fierce battle, he instructed Killer Bee, "I'll leave the Fourth Mizukage to you," and then led the remaining men to continue the pursuit.

"Don't think about it!"

Seeing that the people of Konoha wanted to bypass him, he transformed into the Three-Tails. Relying on his thick skin and flesh, he didn't take the Eight-Tails' attack seriously for the moment. He stomped his strong limbs on the sea surface.

In an instant, a massive wave surged up and crashed towards Zhishui and the others.

As a tailed beast that lives in the sea, the Three-Tails is also outstanding in its ability to control water.

However, this time, Shisui, who possessed Susanoo, disregarded everything and charged straight ahead as the arrowhead, letting the thousands of waves crash over him, yet his speed did not diminish at all, leading everyone forward.

Shi Cang was very anxious and was about to make another move when he saw that eight giant octopus tails had already tightly wrapped around him.

Killer Bee, having just pulled off an Asian bondage routine, chuckled and said, "Little Three-Tails, why don't you play with your Eight-Tails grandpa instead!"

Damn it!

In the end, Shikura could only watch helplessly as the Konoha people chased after the Mist Ninja. In his frustration, he could only vent his anger on the Eight-Tails in front of him.

Boom! Boom!

The two enormous tailed beasts then engaged in a fierce battle on the vast ocean.

Chapter 279 The Clan's Disdain

The chase continues on the vast ocean.

Hearing the roar of the Three-Tails behind her, Mei Terumi gritted her teeth and continued to flee.

Now that things have come to this, she can no longer betray the chance to escape that the Fourth Mizukage bought for her at the cost of his own life.

However, the latter is ultimately one person.

Not long after, when Mei Terumi noticed the green Susanoo Titan, which was still quite conspicuous despite being some distance away, chasing after them, her heart sank.

until......

"Utaka? What are you still doing here? Come with me right now! The Konoha pursuers are almost here!"

While traveling at high speed, Mei Terumi suddenly saw Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, standing motionless on the sea surface with an indifferent expression, wearing a blue haori and holding a soap bubble blowing device. Although she was very puzzled, she couldn't worry about it too much due to the urgency of time. She called out to him while continuing to move forward without slowing down.

But soon, as she passed by Yu Gao, she was surprised to find that not only did he not move, but he also started playing his flute.

In an instant, a giant bubble, almost as tall as a person, took shape and then came to Mei Terumi, enveloping her inside.

Looking at the foam surrounding her, feeling her body lighten and her speed increase significantly, Mei Terumi turned around in surprise and said:

"Yu Gao, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yutaka, still maintaining his aloof demeanor, interrupted, "Kirigakure cannot be without the Mizukage. Let's go quickly."

As soon as the words were spoken, the foam enveloping Mei Terumi drifted away on its own into the distance.

Utakata turned around, just like Shikura had done before, leaving his back to Terumi Mei.

At this moment, Mei Terumi's expression was very complicated.

She had always shared the same concerns as Shikura about the village, where the six-tailed jinchūriki always seemed to be detached from everyone else and harbored a great deal of resentment.

However, the matter of the Jinchūriki is of great importance, and since Utakata has not done anything out of line, he has kept some of his thoughts to himself for the time being.

Unexpectedly, the other party, who had always complained about the village, also chose to cover his retreat.

"For Kirigakure...?"

Mei Terumi took a deep look at Hatake's retreating figure.

"Take care of yourself!"

Finally, having said this, she didn't hesitate any longer, turned around, and continued running.

Just as Shikugura said before, and as Utakata said now, Kirigakure cannot do without the Mizukage.

At this moment, her life was no longer about herself, but about the entire Mist Ninja; she had to go back.

Only in this way can we live up to the sacrifices of everyone.

Soon, as the footsteps behind him faded into the distance, Yu Gao, who had been standing still, managed a rare slight smile.

Although he was very dissatisfied with Kirigakure's practice of forcing him to implant the Six-Tails and become a Jinchūriki, and even considered leaving the village, this did not mean that Utakata had no feelings for the village that raised him.

Even though he has never been interested in interfering in village affairs, his political acumen is quite keen. He knows very well that if the Fifth Mizukage, as the current leader of Kirigakure, were to perish here, it would be a huge disaster for the village, which has finally achieved several years of peace.

A Jinchuriki can die, but the Fifth Mizukage must not die.

So, for the sake of the village, let him make this rare sacrifice.

Hearing the sounds behind him growing fainter and sensing the commotion ahead drawing ever closer, Yu raised his flute high, a resolute glint flashing in his eyes.

Boom! Boom!

Minutes later, an explosion of foam suddenly rang out on the path that Shisui and the others were bound to take.

After quickly using Susanoo to protect everyone, Shisui glanced at the Six-Tails Jinchuriki standing in front of them. While once again marveling at the Mizukage's high reputation, he, already experienced, immediately ordered, "Yugito, it's up to you."

The key right now is to take down the Fifth Mizukage and a group of elite Kirigakure ninja.

As for the two Jinchūriki, we can hold them off for now. They're right behind us anyway, and we can take them down when they return.

Having understood Shisui's thoughts, Yukito nodded solemnly and said, "Understood!"

The next second, Shisui opened the Susanoo chest armor again, and a large number of green chakra arrows shattered many bubbles and forced Hatake away.

Yugito, cloaked in blue chakra, charged toward the latter with incredible speed, unleashing a barrage of attacks with her sharp cat claws.

Although she was tricked by Mei Terumi, Yugito's actual combat strength is still very strong among Jinchūriki.

Especially in terms of agility, it stands out thanks to Matatabi's talent.

Therefore, facing Yugito's constant harassment, Utakata, not daring to be careless, had no choice but to watch helplessly as Shisui and the others walked past him.

"Being able to hold off one Jinchuriki expert is the limit of what I can do. Now it's up to you, Mizukage."

Unlike the resentment of losing his warehouse, Utakata, who knew his own abilities, calmly accepted everything, then focused his attention and manipulated the power of the Six-Tails to fight against the Two-Tails Jinchuriki in front of him.

the other side.

With only a group of Konoha ninja left around him, Shisui continued his pursuit.

Despite some obstruction, the group of Mist Ninja and Mei Terumi managed to create a considerable distance between themselves and Konoha.