After Hozuki Mangetsu formed hand seals, his body suddenly transformed into a splash of water, quickly merging into the nearby lake using his family's Water Transformation Secret Technique!
In just a brief moment, he emerged from the lake again.
In less than a few seconds, Hozuki Mangetsu had returned to his original form, with his wounds and bloodstains completely gone.
Except for the massive chakra consumption, Hozuki Mangetsu's body was already completely healed, the healing aspect of the Water Transformation Secret Technique was truly miraculous!
This secret technique was actually a ninjutsu similar to Orochi Style Substitute Jutsu, which allows one to directly heal all injuries by consuming a large amount of chakra.
Uehara Naraku looked at Hozuki Mangetsu, unable to help but express admiration: "If you possessed top-tier blood inheritance from the Ninja World, perhaps you could become a genius ninja on par with Uchiha Itachi!"
This was Uehara's genuine thought.
Hozuki Mangetsu is only thirteen this year and has already mastered the Water Transformation Secret Technique passed down in his Hozuki family; he can use the Water Transformation Secret Technique to become immune to physical attacks, heal himself, and excels in sword techniques.
Moreover, he can wield each of the special ninja blades from the Hidden Mist Village as if they were part of his body strength alone, Hozuki Mangetsu has already surpassed the average Jonin of the Ninja World.
Indeed, isn't he worthy of being the eldest son of a prestigious ninja clan?
In many aspects, Hozuki Mangetsu is very much like Uchiha Itachi; both are thirteen this year, both are heirs of great ninja village clans of major nations, and in the future history of the Ninja World, both Hozuki Mangetsu and Uchiha Itachi, will suffer from severe illness and pass away prematurely.
"The S-Class Konoha Traitor Itachi the Clan Annihilator, right?"
Hozuki Mangetsu looked at Uehara with surprise, not quite understanding why this guy would suddenly bring up Uchiha Itachi's name, that S-Class traitor from Konoha indeed has strong power.
A while ago, when Uchiha Itachi and Biwa Juzo infiltrated the Land of Water, it was said they severely injured the Fourth Mizukage Yagura who was in his Half-Tailed Beast Transformation, causing an uproar in the village.
For this reason, Yagura left the Hidden Mist Village to hide and recuperate here, and this sparked Momochi Zabuza's idea to assassinate Yagura.
Therefore, the Hidden Mist Village started to secretly collect information on him.
Hozuki Mangetsu recalled the description of the wanted notice from Konoha circulating in the Ninja World and some rumors he had heard, shaking his head, he said: "I wouldn't kill my own clan like him, torment my own brother!"
"..."
Uehara Naraku chuckled lightly, not offering much of an explanation, just finding it funny; in the Ninja World, any ninja with a brother is a serious brother-obsessed person?
When Uehara Naraku thought of this, he revealed a hint of a smile, probing, "If you surrender now, I'll consider sparing your brother's life."
After speaking, Uehara Naraku mockingly pressed his temples, continuing with a laugh, "Hmm, let me think… His name is Hozuki Suigetsu, this year he should be eight years old, right?"
"..."
Hozuki Mangetsu's face instantly showed a hint of anger!
This rarely moved Hidden Mist genius now clenched his fists till they made a crunching sound!
Hozuki Mangetsu looked seriously at Uehara Naraku, issuing his warning: "If anyone dares to mention harming Suigetsu… I will fight to the death!"
"Seems I guessed right!"
Uehara Naraku's smile grew broader, seemingly finding a way to bring Hozuki Mangetsu aboard. This guy is indeed another brother-obsessed ninja!
A genius ninja like this, not letting him join Akatsuki, the organization of love and peace, leaving him in the Hidden Mist Village to eventually die from illness, wouldn't that be a waste of talent?
Just thinking about it is amusing!
During meetings at the Akatsuki Hideout, Uehara Naraku confidently claimed he could also recruit Hoshigaki Kisame to join the organization. Konan advised him not to mind the mission and prioritize his own safety.
Now, if he managed to bring back the remaining three members of the Seven-swords Ninja of the Hidden Mist, this would almost be the greatest accomplishment of the task, right?
At least should give them a beating, right?
When Pain and Konan restarted the organization, how did they recruit manpower? Wasn't it after giving a beatdown, a round of intimidation, and only then slowly forming the ninja world team?
Uehara's smile grew even wider, full of provocation: "But even if you fight to the death, it's no use. I'll kill you first, then kill your brother…"
To strengthen his persuasion, Uehara Naraku continued analyzing on his own, "If news of the Fourth Mizukage Yagura's death spreads, the Hidden Mist Village would surely be in chaos, right? In that case, intending to kill your brother doesn't seem too difficult!"
"Bastard!"
Hozuki Mangetsu was aware the ninja before him wanted to anger him, but when it comes to Hozuki Suigetsu, he still showed his uncontrollable rage: "Give up your unrealistic ideas! I'll kill you right here!"
After Hozuki Mangetsu spoke furiously, his body transformed into a giant water figure, swinging a punch down towards Uehara Naraku's position!
Boom!
Waves splashed!
The fist of the water figure smashed into Uehara Naraku, the immense power almost caused the ground to collapse instantly, with the overflowing water transforming into floods, engulfing the ground!
"Can such strength be achieved just with Water Transformation Jutsu?"
Uehara Naraku emerged from the water, floating in the air as he gazed at the massive water figure, slowly raising his arms: "What a pity, there is no jutsu without vulnerabilities in this world. Every jutsu has its weaknesses, just as the Water Transformation Secret Technique of your Hozuki family is very afraid of Lighting Release Ninjutsu…"
"..."
The water figure formed by Hozuki Mangetsu paused upon hearing Uehara's words. The enormous hand started forming hand seals, and the water waves ascended along the water figure's body, cascading down from the fingers like a waterfall…
The voice of Hozuki Mangetsu came from the water figure, coldly shouting: "You won't have the chance to release Water Release Ninjutsu… Water Release: Great Bursting Water Wave!"
A torrent of water spewed from the mouth of the water figure, surging towards Uehara Naraku, gushing waves forming a massive spherical lake, trapping Uehara!
Uehara Naraku glanced at his drenched clothes, intending to float out from the water sphere when he suddenly felt the surrounding water density sharply decreasing, squeezing against his body!
That guy Hozuki Mangetsu completely melded into the water!
In the Ninja World, every Water Release Ninja using Great Bursting Water Wave, a jutsu that can reshape the terrain but massively consumes chakra, does so because they have corresponding attack methods.
For instance, Senju Tobirama executes Wave Riding Strike after employing Great Bursting Water Wave, attacking the enemy from underwater; Hoshigaki Kisame utilizes Great Bursting Water Wave, then enters his Shark Skin fusion form, assaulting opponents within the water.
Hozuki Mangetsu used Great Bursting Water Wave intending to synchronize with Water Transformation Jutsu; within the massive spherical water body, every droplet is part of his body!
Every droplet remains under his control!
Hozuki Mangetsu fully developed his family's Water Transformation Secret Technique to the extreme, no wonder he dared appear here; just his current status alone is more than enough to defeat a Jinchuriki, right?
"Sadly… you've chosen the wrong opponent."
Uehara Naraku's gaze suddenly turned cold as he lifted his hand: "Then let me show you my Lighting Release Ninjutsu! Lighting Release: Heavenly Thunder Prison Jutsu!"