More or less, everyone was injured; the more severe ones were unconscious, while those who could still breathe had lost their combat ability. The few with minor injuries, however, were terrified and had completely lost the will to fight.
It could be said that Bai Mu's single strike had almost shattered the Hidden Mist's will to fight.
The Third Mizukage was so angry he almost spat blood, completely unprepared for such an outcome.
He had intended to ambush and kill Bai Mu, yet many of his own men were killed instead.
The losses were heavy; dozens of elite Ninja were annihilated just like that.
These were not ordinary Ninja; they were the elite of the Hidden Mist.
They were almost completely wiped out here.
Such a result was unacceptable.
"Uchiha Bai Mu, I will kill you!" In a fit of rage, the Third Mizukage roared, rapidly forming hand signs and unleashing multiple Water Release Ninjutsu.
Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!
Water Release: Water Dragon Barrage Technique!
Water balls and water dragons appeared simultaneously and attacked Bai Mu. At the same time, five water dragons burst through the ice, opening their mouths.
As these water dragons opened their mouths, countless water balls were fired like cannonballs, all aimed at Bai Mu.
The Third Mizukage simultaneously cast three Water Release Ninjutsu, which showed the depth of his Water Release Ninjutsu mastery.
His strength was considerable and not just empty talk; as a Kage, his power was beyond doubt.
However, it was unfortunate that he was facing Bai Mu, which meant he had no chance of winning.
These attacks were ineffective, harmlessly striking the outside of Susanoo.
They simply could not penetrate its defense.
"What?!"
The Third Mizukage was in disbelief.
He had cast three Water Release Ninjutsu at the same time, yet the enemy was completely unharmed? The enemy's power was so immense… Wait, Mangekyo Sharingan!
For the Third Mizukage, he finally realized the source of Bai Mu's power—it wasn't an ordinary Sharingan, but a Mangekyo Sharingan.
No wonder, no wonder he thought he was dangerous; this truly was a menace!
"Mizukage-sama, we cannot risk it anymore. We have lost too many people." Just as the Third Mizukage was about to continue, Mei Terumī, clutching her shoulder, walked behind him and whispered.
"Mei Terumī!"
The Third Mizukage stopped and glanced at Mei Terumī, who had called out to him. She was a young prodigy of the Village and should not be sacrificed here.
"You must withdraw immediately. Take as many people as can still move and return to the Village as quickly as possible. Also, Yagura will succeed as the Fourth Mizukage of the Village."
This was a final entrustment.
Clearly, the Third Mizukage knew that the current situation was dire, so he had to give instructions. However, this situation undoubtedly terrified Mei Terumī.
"Mizukage-sama, why such extremes? We can retreat immediately, and you must not stay behind."
Mei Terumī certainly couldn't abandon the Third Mizukage, so she immediately blurted out.
"No, you must retreat immediately. The enemy is too strong."
The Third Mizukage was well aware of Bai Mu's power. The strength he had just displayed was beyond what ordinary Ninja could contend with, even for him.
Therefore, to preserve the Hidden Mist's future strength, those still alive had to retreat, especially young people like Mei Terumī; they absolutely had to withdraw.
They couldn't go to the main base but had to retreat to a safe outpost, and then further retreat into the Land of Water, back to the Village.
After all, the vast ocean made it inconvenient to return directly to the Village, and since the ship had been destroyed, they had to retreat to a safe outpost and leave by boat.
It was important to know that there were many islands along the way from the Land of Water to the Land of Whirlpools, and many of them were Hidden Mist safe outposts, with enough ships and supplies.
Of course, when fleeing for their lives, supplies didn't matter; they had to get on a boat and leave first. Safety was paramount.
"Third Mizukage, it's time for you to go."
Mei Terumī still wanted to say something, but Bai Mu's attack had already arrived. It was still the Magatama attack, and the Third Mizukage couldn't worry about so much, quickly forming hand signs to counter the enemy's assault.
Water Release: Cutting Rain!
This was a Water Release Secret Technique.
It could weaken enemy Ninjutsu. The Hidden Mist Anbu Ninja had used this technique to weaken and dispel Sai's Super Beast Scroll and Naruto's Rasengan.
However, Bai Mu's Susanoo, using the Magatama attack, was unaffected.
Seeing this, the Third Mizukage's face changed drastically, and his pupils suddenly constricted.
Damn it, he's too strong, this guy… I can't stop the Magatama attack.
The Third Mizukage had no choice but to continue using Ninjutsu. He had to block or destroy this attack no matter what, using Ninjutsu against Ninjutsu in a direct clash.
Secret Techniques were useless, but it didn't matter; he could still fight.
"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"
To counter Bai Mu's Magatama attack, the Third Mizukage gathered more Chakra, and with the aid of the ocean, enhanced by the seawater, he formed a tsunami over ten meters high.
It was continuous, carrying immense energy, and crashed into the incoming Magatama attacks.
The two sides clashed and finally canceled each other out.
But the Third Mizukage showed no sign of relaxation.
He knew the enemy would continue.
And he… was probably unable to unleash such a large-scale Great Waterfall Technique again, because the Chakra consumption was immense. So, the Third Mizukage's mood was quite low now.
"Oh? Such a large-scale Water Release Ninjutsu, as expected of a Mizukage, you do have some skills, but that's all." Bai Mu, at some unknown point, stood in the air, arms crossed, looking down and speaking in an arrogant tone.
Third Mizukage: "…"
Uchiha brat, you are too arrogant.
He was, of course, very angry, but anger was useless now; it probably wouldn't change the tide of battle, especially since the situation on the other two battlefields was even worse.
That Ice Release kunoichi was simply too brutal. Their Ninja were being wantonly slaughtered by her, with various gruesome deaths constantly appearing: impaled by ice pillars, frozen and then shattered, or impaled like a porcupine by ice spikes. The scene was truly too horrible to behold.
The Third Mizukage was furious, but truly helpless. He had no solution.
The Kaguya Clan Ninja, however, were still holding on.
But their defeat seemed to be only a matter of time.
As for Biwa Jūzō and Kurotsuchi Raiga?
Well, it was better not to mention them.
They were being pummeled by Tsunade.
Moreover, there was another kunoichi with powerful Ice Release Ninjutsu lurking nearby, and the Third Mizukage didn't think the two of them would survive.
He could only say that this surprise attack truly ended in failure, and his insistence on killing Uchiha Bai Mu, an Uchiha brat, was undoubtedly a wrong decision.