Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

Filled with resentment and helplessness, his consciousness sank into the abyss.

Shingo Kaguya, die!

At this moment, only about ten seconds had passed since Mikami Yu released the "Dark Travel Technique".

The only remaining figures, Hozuki Shimotsuki and his clone, remained standing in place. Incidentally, after releasing the "Water Mirror Technique," Yagura Karatachi did not immediately pursue them, presumably to maintain the existence of the "clone."

Hozuki Shimotsuki was still in the "Water and Sky Assault" hand seal posture when, as if sensing something, his face turned as pale as paper.

"Strange...monster..."

"Eagle Man and Shingo... Damn, how can they be so strong?!"

Moreover, the existence of the "Dark Travel Technique" had never been mentioned in previous intelligence reports, which made Hozuki Shimotsuki tremble.

Firstly, this suggests that Mikami Yu may have never used this move before. If he could kill Suigetsu Hozuki and others without ever using it, it means that he has most likely always been holding back and has never been in a situation where he had no other options.

Secondly, the "Darkness Travel Technique" has an extraordinary origin. According to the scroll left by the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu, it was created by Tobirama Senju. If things get involved with that guy, the situation could become quite serious...

After all, everyone knows that Tobirama Senju was known as the first "Dark Ninja," and his deterrent power was no weaker than that of the "Second" Danzo Shimura.

"Let's give it our all!!"

Hozuki Shimotsuki's lips trembled, and his hands clasped together abruptly: "Stop him! Buy me some time! I'm going to use that move!"

As he spoke, a stream of icy water surged from around Hozuki Shimotsuki, enveloping him but leaving some space for him to breathe. This was another function of the "Water Prison Technique"—no one could kill Hozuki Shimotsuki before the cage was broken.

at this time.

The only remaining one of the four "people," the clone of Mikami Yu, stood up straight, facing Mikami Yu across the darkness.

—As a clone, this "Mikami Yu" can also sense ninjutsu and the "Dark Travel Technique," but his proficiency is not as high as the original. However, he can still roughly locate Mikami Yu's position using this ability.

"Is it just you, the 'fake', who's left...?"

With a flick of his wrist, Mikami Yu twirled the white dagger, "Starting the timer now, within fifteen seconds, I will completely crush you... 15!"

Before he could finish speaking...

Ding Ding Ding Ding!

Amidst a series of clanging sounds, Mikami Yu and his clone clashed, locked in combat once more, their blades flashing and moving at an even faster pace than before. Had Kusano Yaito faced swordsmanship of this level earlier, he likely wouldn't have lasted that long.

"13, 12..."

As he timed himself, Yu Mikami carefully examined every detail of the clone's swordsmanship, comparing it with his own understanding. Opportunities to confront one's "self" directly are rare, even difficult to achieve with shadow clones, making this a valuable opportunity for him to hone his skills.

"I see. So, there are still these bad habits in my swordsmanship that affect the momentum of my swordsmanship..."

"It seems that after this battle, we'll need to spend some more time correcting these problems... which will surely be useful next time!"

As the 15-second countdown was about to end.

Yu Mikami is finally ready to wrap things up.

"It's about time... let's stop here."

With that sound, Mikami Yu's sword stance suddenly changed, transforming into a white lightning bolt with indescribable speed. It pierced through the impenetrable net of sword light of the clone, then precisely and slashed at its neck, cutting open the "artery".

wow-

Chapter 288 The Six-Tails, Saiken, Appears! The Battle Against the Tailed Beasts! (Two Chapters Combined)

Water splashed everywhere.

At that moment, the clone's movements suddenly paused, then its body began to become transparent and fade, and finally, with a "bang," it exploded into a puddle of water, scattering everywhere.

[Water Mirror Technique (pupils tremble, disbelief): What?! I actually… This is impossible! How could a mere brat possess such strength, enough to defeat me?!]

[Water Mirror Technique: Fine, since I've been defeated by you... Guh, just kill me!]

"...6."

Yu Mikami's lips twitched; he hadn't expected to see the classic "Guss Kill" segment again.

However, now that the opponent has lost, the next steps are much easier. There's no need to carefully consider which dialogue option to choose; just click around randomly.

In just a few moments, the "Water Mirror Technique" was successfully added to Mikami Yu's existing list of targets, and his "harem" expanded by one person, reaching a considerable size of 20 "people".

After confirming the results,

Mikami Yu then turned his gaze back to the opposite side, looking at the only remaining Hozuki Shimotsuki, his brows furrowing slightly.

To be precise, there is also Yagura.

The latter had been maintaining the "Water Mirror Technique" for a while.

However, after Mikami Yu's clone was destroyed, he no longer needed to devote so much energy to maintaining his ninjutsu. So he stretched his shoulders and neck, looked up at Mikami Yu, but did not intend to make a move immediately. Instead, he looked at Hozuki Shimotsuki, his eyes revealing a complex expression.

At this moment, Hozuki Shimotsuki had changed completely—

On the surface of his body, sealing runes appeared.

The runes were entirely black, with intricate patterns, resembling interlocking ouroboros, spreading outwards from Ghost Lantern Shimotsuki's chest and forming a continuous expanse. Dark red light flowed from beneath the runes, merging into them, making the scene somewhat eerie.

more importantly……

As Hozuki Shimotsuki moved...

His chakra was rapidly increasing at an unimaginable speed.

"..."

Mikami Yu frowned, sheathed the White Fang short sword back into its scabbard on his back, and then took out the "Thor's Sword" from the side.

He had actually noticed long ago that something was wrong with the chakra within Hozuki Shimotsuki's body.

After all, all that time spent practicing sensory ninjutsu wasn't for nothing.

but……

Mikami Yu did not kill Hozuki Shimotsuki beforehand.

Firstly, the latter always kept Kusanagi Haruto and Kaguya Shingo in front of him and always kept his distance from him. Without killing the former two and their clones, it was indeed not easy to kill Hozuki Shimotsuki.

Secondly, even if they defeated the opponent, it probably wouldn't be of much use. Because if Mikami Yu wasn't mistaken, Hozuki Shimotsuki's role in this battle wasn't that of a supportive Water Release user, but rather a human nuclear bomb that could explode at any moment...

[Sealing Seal: Hey, little white-haired guy... I suggest you leave here immediately.]

Mikami Yu: "Hmm?"

[Sealing Seal: There's a power on this guy that I find very familiar; it should also be a sealing technique from the Uzumaki clan, suppressing something within him. If that thing breaks free… everyone here will be in mortal danger! Leave quickly!]

[Summoning Technique: Well, that's true. Even toads and rascals are no match for this guy. If I had to suggest something, I'd recommend that you leave early, Little San. Of course, if you need to look after your companions, that's a different story.]

Just as the two members of the "harem" spontaneously appeared one after another to offer suggestions to Mikami Yu,

On the other side—

"what!!!!"

A series of piercing screams rang out.

An increasingly vibrant red color emerged within the "Water Prison Technique".

This moment.

Hozuki Shimotsuki's body appeared to be torn apart from the inside by a powerful force. Blue-gray tentacles emerged from his chest, tearing his body apart and protruding outwards, growing larger and larger...

Until Hozuki Shimotsuki was completely enveloped in a blue-gray chakra entity, transforming into a slug over twenty meters tall with six tails, appearing before Mikami Yu and Karatachi Yagura.

BOOM—!!

At this moment, Yagura Karatachi deactivated the water platform created by "Exploding Water Wave," causing the two people and the beast to fall from mid-air.

Yu Mikami's figure flickered, and he used a "Substitution Jutsu" to cover a distance of dozens of meters before landing steadily on the flat ground.

The "slug" crashed heavily to the ground below, its weight exceeding that of a human, shattering the ground within a hundred-meter radius. Huge ravines, like long dragons, snaked outwards in all directions, and everyone nearby scrambled to get out of the way.

Several who were slower to dodge fell directly into the ditch, letting out pitiful howls.

—Six-tailed, Rhinoceros Dog!

That's right.

Hozuki Shimotsuki is actually the current Six-Tails Jinchuriki of Kirigakure! And he's using his Tailed Beast Transformation ability at this moment!

"……I see."

Mikami Yu let out a soft breath, his mind clear.

He figured it out.

Although Kirigakure benefited greatly from the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools—after all, it was the closest ninja village to the Land of Whirlpools and had the strongest motive to attack it—the reminder from the [Sealing Seal] just now proves this point.

but,

During this period, Kirigakure used Jinchuriki in a very crude way, almost like using them as disposable nuclear weapons. Hozuki Shimotsuki is a prime example of this.

In his tailed beast form, he appeared to be largely out of control, radiating indiscriminate malice towards everyone. Even Yagura Karatachi consciously kept his distance, seemingly worried about becoming a target.

perhaps……

In the original story, Nohara Rin was also designed to be used in this way. However, due to some accidents, the Jinchuriki died before the Tailed Beast, which allowed the Three-Tails to directly enter the resurrection phase. It was only after several years that it was found by Yagura Karatachi.

Thinking of this, Mikami Yu glanced at the sky out of the corner of his eye and saw the giant eagle still carrying Nohara Rin and the others, fighting the clone from a distance. However, it seemed that because the clone was farther away from Yagura Karatachi, it no longer looked as ferocious as when it first appeared.

At this point in time, the high altitude is actually the safest place.

Therefore, Yu Mikami temporarily relaxed and focused his attention on the Six-Tails opposite him.

at this time.

Above the walls of Shoka Town, Kakashi and the others were stunned by what they saw.

Most ninjas have never seen a Tailed Beast, nor have they ever seen a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki. After all, these two creatures are strictly protected and monitored in any ninja village, and even many Jonin only know their names but have never seen their faces.

but……

When such a colossal beast with six tails appears on the battlefield, even the most oblivious person should realize what it is.

"...Ah! What is that thing?!"

"Oh my god, a tailed beast...it's a tailed beast! Damn it, Kirigakure actually brought something like this to the battlefield!!"

"Oh no, they've even sent a tailed beast! Ugh, how could the Hidden Mist Village be so mean! Aren't they taking advantage of the fact that our Konoha reinforcements haven't arrived yet!"

Above the earthen wall, several young Konoha ninja were filled with fear, their bodies trembling, and they almost dropped the kunai in their hands.

"What's the panic! He's just a Jinchūriki. Even if the sky falls, Captain Yu is here!"

Kakashi snapped at him, but he was also startled, his pupils shrinking as he stared intently at the huge, bluish-gray figure in the distance. He gripped the hilt of his short sword tightly, unsure whether Mikami Yu could handle the situation.

next to.

Kurenai Yuhi shared the same thought, and compared to others, her feelings for Yu Mikami were more complex. So at this moment, her small face turned pale, and her palms were covered in cold sweat. "That's a tailed beast... Kakashi, do you really think it's okay?"

"Trust the captain, he's the strongest among us, he won't be defeated easily. And... if things really get bad, we'll go help too, with these eyes..."

It was Zhishui who spoke.

In a sense, Shisui is truly the only person on this battlefield, besides Mikami Yu, who has the potential to defeat the Six-Tails. After all, his eye technique is "Kotoamatsukami," and although the title of "strongest genjutsu" is somewhat exaggerated, it can still easily control a Six-Tails.

Even Shisui could use "Susanoo".

He had only sensed this move but hadn't used it himself, and he didn't want to reveal it in front of so many people, causing unnecessary trouble for other ninja clans or his own family. So... for now, he could only take it one step at a time.

On the other side of the battlefield.

The situation regarding the Fog Concealment is also quite chaotic.

After all, the plan regarding the Six-Tails was not made public, so they didn't know that the village would adopt such an extreme tactic—it was practically treating them, the frontline ninjas, as expendable resources! Several Mist Ninjas had already been impacted when the Six-Tails first appeared!

"Idiots! What are you all standing there for?!"

Ao's loud shouts attracted the attention of many Kirigakure members: "Haven't you seen the current situation? Lord Yagura and the others have already held off the 'White Reaper'! Now's the time to take down Shoka Town! As long as we rush in, the tailed beast's impact won't affect us!"

"If you don't want to die, come with me and fight your way in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qing was the first to form a hand seal, and a powerful stream of water gushed out of his mouth, crashing hard against the earthen wall surrounding the Konoha stronghold.

The surrounding Mist Ninja gradually realized: indeed, unless they planned to defect immediately, staying here was the most dangerous thing. On the contrary, if they rushed into the stronghold, they would have some cover to help them hold off the enemy! If this battle was successfully won, it would be a great achievement for them.

"kill--!"

"These mere Konoha ninjas are nothing to me... Everyone, charge with me!!"