Kazama had no idea at first that Mizuki had broken out of prison and was gunning for revenge.
It was pure chance that he ran into Mizuki at the Budokai arena.
When he saw Mizuki's prison garb and heard his taunts, everything clicked.
"You little punk, you finally showed your face!"
Mizuki burst into laughter at the sight of Kazama.
"After all these years, I can finally settle the score!"
"Mizuki, didn't expect you to still be hung up on me. If you'd waited a few more years, I might've totally forgotten about you!" Kazama shot back.
"Kid, I'd watch that cocky attitude if I were you!"
Mizuki gestured to the two figures beside him—the Fujin and Raijin brothers.
"These two have strength to rival Tsunade's monstrous power. Even Shizune got taken down by them like it was nothing. So, you little punk, your fate's sealed—they're gonna tear you to pieces!"
At Mizuki's words, Kazama glanced at Fujin and Raijin.
He'd heard about these two before.
The brothers were dim-witted, often called the "idiot brothers."
Their brains might not be sharp, but their strength was off the charts, and they were bloodthirsty killers.
Back in the day, they'd even taken out their own comrades during a mission.
For most ninja, facing them would be a nightmare.
But they were up against Kazama.
Forget his ability to absorb attacks—just the volcanic stone flame covering his body, with its absolute defensive power, was enough to shrug off the brothers' monstrous strength.
No matter how strong they were, they were doomed to lose.
But Mizuki and the Fujin-Raijin duo didn't take Kazama seriously at all.
"Boss, you're seriously telling us to deal with this teenage brat? That's an insult!" Fujin grumbled.
"Yeah, it's like squashing an ant! Give us some real ninja to fight!" Raijin added.
Hearing their complaints, Mizuki roared with laughter.
"You two, I know Kazama's not worth your time. But get this—he called you mangy mutts and brain-dead idiots. You gonna let him off for that?"
"What?! He called us idiots?!"
The word "idiot" was the brothers' biggest trigger.
Mizuki's provocation sent Fujin and Raijin into a blind rage, their tempers flaring like wildfires.
"You little punk, you're dead!"
"We're gonna rip you apart and skin you alive!"
"Yep, they've definitely got Tsunade-level strength!"
Even though their punches hadn't landed, Kazama could feel the raw power in their gusting fists.
"Haha, die, kid!"
Seeing Kazama not even dodging, Mizuki cackled.
In his mind, one hit from Fujin and Raijin would be the end of Kazama.
"Holy—!"
But just as Mizuki was ready to enjoy the show, something unbelievable happened.
Fujin and Raijin, who'd attacked Kazama, were suddenly sent flying backward by some unseen force.
Ding! Monstrous strength absorption successful. Congratulations, host, on acquiring Super Monstrous Strength!
"What the hell?!"
Mizuki couldn't believe his eyes. Kazama, who'd taken the hit, was completely unharmed—not even budging an inch.
Meanwhile, Fujin and Raijin, the ones who'd thrown the punches, were the ones sent flying.
"Hit me harder, guys! I'm almost at my limit—come on, baby!" Kazama taunted, throwing in some English for good measure.
"Kill him! I said kill him!"
Mizuki was so furious his veins were practically popping, especially hearing Kazama mock them in English.
Fujin and Raijin, humiliated by being knocked back, were just as enraged.
With a furious roar, they scrambled to their feet, ready to charge Kazama again.
But then, something completely unexpected happened.
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