The battle at the edge of the Hidden Mist Village had been going on for nearly half an hour. During this time, the Hidden Mist Village suffered heavy casualties, while on Ryun's side, only a few summoned giant snakes were lost.
Seeing that the prolonged battle could not overcome the enemy and their offensive remained fierce, the elite members of the major clans within the Hidden Mist Village began to join the fray.
"Water Release: Water Gun Technique!"
"Ninja Art: Ten Finger Drilling Bullets!"
Two waves of area attacks closed in from the left and right, targeting the black clad youth on the dragon's head.
The Black Dragon raised a sharp claw, blocking the densely fired water bullets for him, while the bone bullet attacks from the other side were all tanked by Ryun.
"Earth Release: Hardening Technique!"
The finger bones made metallic clinking sounds when they struck his body. The fine scales covering him already provided extremely strong defense, and after activating the hardening technique, he could easily withstand this wave of damage.
"The Water Release of the Hōzuki Clan, the Dead Bone Pulse of the Kaguya Clan..." Ryun glanced at the two new groups that had arrived, his brow slightly furrowing.
He was under immense pressure at this moment. After fighting for half an hour, the Six-Tails of the Hidden Mist Village still hadn't appeared. Even with their heavy casualties, they hadn't used this trump card... This was somewhat beyond his expectations.
This situation either meant the power of the Six-Tails had not yet been mastered by the Hidden Mist Village and couldn't be used in combat, or they feared losing the battle and having their only remaining tailed beast controlled or stolen, hence refusing to release the Six-Tails even with severe village casualties.
"Everyone, follow my orders! Use long range ninjutsu attacks or explosive tags against the enemy! Do not charge forward blindly!" The Third Mizukage's roar spread across the battlefield.
They had fought for so long yet couldn't defeat Uchiha Ryun. Close combat casualties were too high; it was time to change tactics.
The Hidden Mist Village had so many people. With the right strategy, they could overwhelm the enemy through sheer numbers.
Indeed, that was the case. When wave after wave of long range Water Release attacks, along with kunai and explosive tags, continuously rained down on Ryun, it made him consider retreating.
Even ants can kill an elephant. The attacks of the Two-Tails, Three-Tails, and the Black Dragon gradually weakened, soon forcing them to switch from offense to defense.
"What a pity... Wasting so much time and only capturing the Three-Tails..." Ryun sighed inwardly.
It seemed his previous actions against the Land of Earth had made the various countries cautious. The Land of Water hadn't put both 'eggs' in the same basket.
Since this battle couldn't force the Hidden Mist Village's Six-Tails out, continuing to fight held little meaning.
His thoughts raced as his hands swiftly formed seals.
Seeing the enemy forming hand seals, the Third Mizukage sensed impending danger. He immediately shouted commands, ordering everyone to prepare defensive techniques to block Ryun's attack.
"You have all endured my attacks. But can you withstand mine?"
As the final hand seal was completed, the remaining senjutsu chakra within Ryun's body surged violently.
"Sage Art: Water Release Ultimate Technique: Super: Exploding Water Wave!"
Vast amounts of water rose up in an instant, reaching a height of one hundred meters in just three breaths. A colossal wave with irresistible force crashed down in all directions.
"This... this kind of ninjutsu... can it really be released by a human?"
Mei Terumī, watching from afar, felt her heart tremble violently. The next moment, without a second thought, she began fleeing for her life.
A Water Release of this level could only be avoided, only escaped from, not blocked. The Hidden Mist Village would likely be unable to withstand the devastation of this sage technique...
"Ice Release: Absolute Freeze!!!"
"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!!!"
"Earth Release: Earth-Sinking Technique!"
Struggling cries could be heard amidst the overwhelming flood. They exerted their utmost effort, attempting to protect the village they depended on for survival. But the flood was merciless. Despite their desperate, life risking efforts, they only managed to reduce the power of the great flood by less than twenty percent.
Boom!!!
The monstrous floodwaters inevitably surged into the Hidden Mist Village. Numerous houses, buildings, and villagers were instantly swallowed and drowned by the deluge.
The surviving mist ninja watched this cruel scene with grief and sorrow, but were powerless to change it.
The earth shaking flood came quickly and receded quickly. Most of the Hidden Mist Village was reduced to ruins. The giant beasts that were originally on the battlefield had long disappeared. The black clad youth who initiated this destructive flood had also silently vanished.
"Uchiha... Ryun!!!"
The disheveled Third Mizukage struggled free from the rubble. Seeing his village destroyed and the enemy gone, his heart was now filled only with sheer resentment and hatred.
His top priority now was disaster relief and rescue. As for pursuing the culprit and seeking revenge... these would have to wait for another day!
With the Land of Water's Three-Tails seized and the Hidden Mist Village forcefully destroyed, the entire ninja world was once again shaken by the name Uchiha Ryun. Some countries even began to feel fear towards him.
When a person's power reaches a certain height, they can truly challenge the authority of the Five Great Nations.
Uchiha Ryun, this SSS Class Rogue Ninja, once again wielded his gleaming slaughtering blade against a great nation, and forcefully carved off a large piece of 'flesh' from it!
After this incident, no great nation came forward to condemn Uchiha Ryun. The ninja world was abuzz with discussions about the event, while the rulers of various countries seemed to have collectively lost their voices.
The Five Great Shinobi Villages listed that man as taboo. The Five Kage did not make any public comments regarding Uchiha Ryun.
Most people might think the great nations were afraid of Uchiha Ryun, but anyone with a clear mind knew the Five Great Nations would not remain inactive this time!
Which country didn't have one or two tailed beasts? Uchiha Ryun was openly robbing them now... If they didn't resist, were they just going to wait for him to prepare and come kill them at their doors?
The daimyo of the Land of Water, Land of Lightning, and Land of Earth took the lead. They joined with the Land of Wind's daimyo, and the four together pressured the reluctant Land of Fire's daimyo into issuing the highest level political order to the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
The Five Great Shinobi Villages were to suspend all current affairs (including the war). The Five Kage must prioritize eliminating the scourge that is Uchiha Ryun, and return peace and stability to the ninja world!
Konoha Village.
Inside a certain communication room.
The Five Kage held a joint network conference.
"Everyone, Uchiha Ryun is wildly ambitious. His character is brutal, his actions lawless. We can no longer turn a blind eye to this threat. Otherwise, I fear our nations may truly be defeated one by one..." The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, spoke first.
"The Tsuchikage is correct. This guy is seizing the tailed beasts of various countries, clearly coveting that forbidden power. Every tailed beast he snatches increases the danger to our Five Great Nations. Whether our superiors issued the political order or not, eliminating this scourge is already urgent!"
The Third Mizukage spoke with a serious expression, then said something that all the great villages had to take seriously:
"If you do not wish to become the next victim after the Hidden Mist Village, then I ask you all to set aside your grievances and unite, prioritizing the complete eradication of this 'cancer' with our full strength..."
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