"Careful, Kazuku, this guy's dangerous," Hiruzen warned.
He'd never seen such terrifying chakra.
This ninja's strength was formidable.
Unlike their training exercises…
This was a real fight.
One misstep, and they'd die.
"Mist Village is known for fighting to the death, excelling in assassination," Uchiha Kagami shared his knowledge.
Without Kazuku's quick reaction…
Gengetsu would've succeeded.
As the daimyo's guards, none of them reacted in time.
This proved Gengetsu's strength…
Far surpassed them all.
Indeed, it was so.
Except for Sarutobi Hiruzen, no one here could challenge Gengetsu.
And only a peak-strength Hiruzen.
At this stage, Hiruzen couldn't fight him.
"Don't engage. He's beyond you," Kazuku said gravely, his expression serious. "Protect the daimyo."
He stepped forward.
Kazuku knew far more about Gengetsu than Hiruzen and the others.
"Mist Village's secrecy is top-notch. Even their own ninja don't know what techniques or abilities past Mizukages possess."
In other words…
Hiruzen and the others knew nothing about Gengetsu.
If they fought, they'd be wiped out by his Steaming Danger Tyranny.
"Thankfully, the check-in gift gave me Kagura Mind's Eye, or I wouldn't know how to handle Gengetsu's summoned beast."
Kazuku thought.
Steaming Danger Tyranny used a giant clam to spew dense fog, creating mirages and a Gengetsu clone to confuse enemies.
Within its range, attacking Gengetsu's real body was impossible.
"All ninjutsu attacks are nullified."
Kazuku glanced at Hiruzen.
Though Hiruzen could sense chakra, whether it worked against Gengetsu…
Kazuku wasn't sure.
Hiruzen's sensing was inferior to the Uzumaki's.
From any angle…
Drawing Kagura Mind's Eye now…
Was pure luck.
Suddenly, Gengetsu moved.
He raised both hands, forming gun shapes, shooting liquid at Kazuku.
Whoosh—
Whoosh—
The liquid cut through the air like bullets.
Though Gengetsu wasn't keen on crushing another village's talent…
He had no mercy for ninja blocking his mission.
"Kid, only seven, dying here's a pity."
Gengetsu used his deadliest technique while feigning concern.
But…
Kazuku wasn't easy prey.
Seeing Gengetsu attack, Kazuku activated Eight Gates.
"Third Gate, Gate of Life, open!"
Instantly, Kazuku's skin turned red, green energy radiating.
His strength and speed multiplied.
The liquid bullets slowed in his vision.
Zip!
Kazuku vanished.
Gengetsu's Water Gun Technique missed, hitting a wall, piercing two holes.
Gengetsu's eyes widened, disbelief on his face.
He never expected…
A six- or seven-year-old to dodge his clan's secret technique.
And vanish before him!
This was too unreal!
"This kid's trouble."
As he spoke, Kazuku appeared before him.
Without hesitation, Kazuku clenched his fist, aiming for Gengetsu's face.
He channeled Hashirama's chakra into his hand, unleashing monstrous strength.
Cherry Blossom Impact!
The punch stirred the air, creating a terrifying gust, spreading outward.
The ground beneath them shattered, spiderweb cracks forming.
Debris flew.
Stunning everyone.
Especially the daimyo and samurai.
They stared, wide-eyed, never imagining a seven-year-old with such power!
This punch could kill Gengetsu!
But as they thought Kazuku's fist would end him…
It passed through Gengetsu's head.
Then…
Gengetsu's body lost color, turning transparent.
Kazuku's sensation changed.
As if he hadn't hit a person…
But a waterfall.
Yes.
Gengetsu was like a waterfall.
"This is…" Kazuku's pupils shrank, watching Gengetsu turn into clear water, splashing to the ground.
Like Hozuki Suigetsu's ability.
No…
Kazuku shook his head, "Suigetsu has Gengetsu's ability."
Though Gengetsu didn't use it in the Fourth War, as a Hozuki, knowing Hydration Technique wasn't surprising.
This meant Kazuku's physical attacks…
Couldn't harm Gengetsu.
The liquid Gengetsu retreated, distancing himself.
The water rose, reforming into Gengetsu.
"Phew…"
Gengetsu reappeared, ten meters away.
"Such terrifying power."
"Without Hydration Technique, that punch was no joke."
Gengetsu quipped, "Dangerous, dangerous."
This wasn't mockery.
Gengetsu genuinely sensed danger from Kazuku's punch.
Extreme…
Danger!
Without seeing it, he'd never believe…
Such a terrifying ninja existed.
"Wait…"
Gengetsu's eyes widened, noticing Kazuku's headband…
Covering a clan crest!
"That shape…"
Gengetsu blinked, "Senju of the Forest?!"
(End of Chapter)