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Chapter 239: The Two Jinchuriki
Chapter 239: The Two Jinchuriki
"Mu Yue, I'm sorry, but I have to take my leave," Mizukage apologized to Mu Yue and bid farewell. He had intended to chat with Mu Yue for a while, but the sudden turn of events demanded his immediate attention.
Before Mu Yue could respond, a Flying Thunder God technique whisked Mizukage out of sight.
"What just happened? He disappeared so quickly, and I didn't even see which way he went," Obito said, puzzled as he looked around, unable to catch even a glimpse of Mizukage's movement.
Usually, even if someone moved too fast to see, he could still sense the rapid shift. But with Mizukage, it felt as if he had vanished into thin air.
"It's a space-time ninjutsu," Mu Yue explained to Obito.
"Just think of it as an extremely powerful body flicker technique, and you'll understand it well enough."
While the Flying Thunder God technique had other applications beyond mere rapid movement, Mu Yue simplified the explanation for Obito's benefit.
"He must be incredibly strong. As expected of someone you acknowledge, Teacher Mu Yue," Obito said. Although he didn't fully grasp the intricacies of Mu Yue's explanation, he could sense Mizukage's power.
He recalled Mu Yue's assessment of Mizukage's strength during their first meeting.
In Obito's opinion, if Mizukage earned such high praise from Mu Yue, who was already stronger than the candidate for the next Raikage, then Mizukage's power must be formidable, perhaps even comparable to Mu Yue's.
"So fast!" Kakashi exclaimed, equally astonished by Mizukage's disappearance.
"Teacher Mu Yue, what should we do now?" Might Guy asked, turning to Mu Yue for guidance.
Normally, upon seeing the signal, they would be expected to join the battle. However, they awaited Mu Yue's instructions on the specifics of their involvement.
"Our priority is to protect ourselves while aiding our comrades in defeating the enemy," Mu Yue replied after a moment's thought.
With the highest-level alert signal raised, they had no choice but to join the fight, despite their original intention to complete a C-rank mission.
"Although this turn of events is unexpected, it's also an opportunity to showcase our abilities," Mu Yue thought to herself, already planning her next moves.
Mu Yue intended to gradually reveal her full strength, knowing that in the world of ninjas, raw power often dictated one's freedom of action. The stronger one was perceived to be, the easier it became to navigate this harsh world.
It was only because she had demonstrated exceptional teaching abilities and advanced to the rank of special jonin that her proposals for intensive training and involvement with interns had been taken seriously. A typical teacher would not have had the credibility to make such suggestions, let alone have them considered by the higher-ups.
Of course, displaying overwhelming strength without justification would only invite suspicion and danger. That was why Mu Yue had carefully laid the groundwork to make her growing power more believable. For instance, she had showcased her exceptional talent for sealing techniques during her interactions with Mizukage and Kushina.
When teaching Asuma, Mu Yue had not only displayed proficiency in water and fire-style jutsu but had also crafted the persona of a quick learner, progressing from initially struggling with wind-style jutsu to eventually mastering powerful B-rank wind-style techniques.
Her roots in the Root Organization further bolstered the credibility of her strength, given the shadowy nature of the organization, which was even more clandestine than the Anbu.
Under normal circumstances, due to the unique nature of the Root Organization, Danzo would have an intimate knowledge of the capabilities of his subordinates. Unlike regular ninjas who took on missions from clients, Root members received their assignments directly from Danzo, necessitating a thorough understanding of their abilities for optimal task allocation.
Consequently, Danzo instituted a rule requiring Root members to undergo annual capability assessments to ensure he remained apprised of their skills.
However, members like Mu Yue, who were being trained outside the standard protocols, could not be officially acknowledged. For the sake of secrecy, members like her, who were not part of the regular roster, were assessed only once every two years.
And now, with Mu Yue having been taken out of the Root Organization by Hiruzen for six months, the last assessment Danzo had of her capabilities was from two and a half years ago. As long as Mu Yue didn't exhibit strength that was overly exaggerated, even if Danzo were to find out about her progress, he would likely be only mildly surprised.
From Danzo's perspective, Mu Yue was in a prime period of strength growth, and two and a half years was more than enough time for her to make significant advancements. It was even plausible that she had received additional training from Hiruzen after leaving the Root Organization.
With Hiruzen regarding her as a Root elite and an unknown genius ninja, and Danzo having limited insight during this period, Mu Yue had carefully accounted for the perceptions of both the light and dark sides of the village.
"Just as I said to Kakashi, it seems we can't avoid fighting this time," Obito said, stretching his body in preparation for battle.
Kakashi found himself unable to refute Obito's words. With four consecutive incidents and now a full-blown war of the highest alert level, even he was starting to doubt himself.
"Let's go. We must protect our comrades and vanquish our enemies," Mu Yue said, quietly activating her Byakugan as she led her disciples toward the distant battlefield.
Even though Mu Yue was no longer the naive soul who had just crossed over into this world, having witnessed the deaths of over ten people and taking lives herself, the brutality of war still managed to surprise her.
The ground was littered with severed limbs, rubble, and broken trees, their once-green branches now stained red with blood. Ninjas, a rare sight on any ordinary day, lay scattered across the battlefield, their foreheads bearing the marks of both the Leaf and Rock villages.
Regardless of whether they were youths, young adults, or middle-aged, they fought with equal ferocity, their lives intertwined in a bloody dance of death. Before this battle, they might have been strangers, but now, fueled by the differences in their forehead protectors, they fought as if they shared an ancient grudge.
The numerous corpses on the battlefield, the scattered body parts, and the ubiquitous traces of blood viciously assaulted Obito's senses.
This was the first time Obito had seen so many dead people. In just the short moment that he stood there in a daze, he noticed a Konoha ninja not far from him about to be pierced by a kunai.
"Litt..." Obito subconsciously tried to warn him, but he didn't notice the several shuriken speeding towards him. By the time he realized it, the shuriken were already dangerously close.
Clang!!
Mu Yue drew out her kunai, swiftly knocking away all the incoming shuriken. She then turned to her disciples and said, "In this chaotic warzone, you must pay close attention to your surroundings at all times and be careful not to get hurt."
While it was important to display her strength and build her reputation, Mu Yue's top priority remained her disciples' safety. She couldn't afford to lose the big picture by focusing on minor gains.
Her three disciples nodded gravely, understanding the gravity of the situation without needing further explanation. The gruesome scene before them was testament enough to the dangers of war.
Due to the signal, more and more Konoha ninjas were joining the battle.
With her Byakugan, Mu Yue could observe the entire battlefield, clearly seeing the direction the battle was taking. She could see the lower- and mid-level ninja clashes, and as long as the distance wasn't too far, her Byakugan could also observe the battles between stronger opponents.
"The fact that two Jinchuriki were sent out together is probably why they issued the highest-level alert signal."
Seeing Jiraiya's guarded expression, Mu Yue looked over at the two Iwagakure ninjas exuding terrifying chakra signatures. She immediately understood the caliber of the opponents her allies were facing.
Of course, Jiraiya had no intention of taking on the two Jinchuriki alone. He was accompanied by several elite jonin, including Minato.
The Iwagakure Jinchuriki weren't alone either; they also had a group of elite Iwagakure ninjas by their side.
The distance was too great for Mu Yue to hear what they were saying, but it was clear that the Iwagakure side was being arrogant, while Jiraiya was consciously trying to separate the battlefield into two areas: one for the top-tier fighters and the other for the regular ninjas.
"Worried about the Tailed Beast Bomb?" Mu Yue could guess what Jiraiya was thinking.
Even if Jiraiya could enter Sage Mode, his senjutsu wasn't strong enough to counter a Tailed Beast Bomb. The aftermath alone would be enough to kill a bunch of mid-level ninjas.
With her 360-degree vision granted by the Byakugan, Mu Yue could clearly see everything around her. For the moment, she ignored the top-tier battlefield and focused on dealing with the Iwagakure ninjas in her vicinity.
Reputation was built through discussion and word-of-mouth. With so many Konoha and Iwagakure ninjas present, as long as she demonstrated her strength, her name would spread to other countries as well.
All these thoughts flashed through Mu Yue's mind in an instant. From Obito's perspective, Mu Yue had just defended him from the incoming shuriken and then immediately rushed to save a Konoha jonin who was in danger.
"Thanks." The rescued Konoha jonin only had time to utter two words before he was forced to rejoin the battle, as there were too many Iwagakure ninjas around them.
Mu Yue maintained her Rock Breath state, holding a standard kunai in her hand as she swiftly took the lives of the Iwagakure ninjas surrounding her.
Although each breathing style had its unique benefits—whether it was the enhanced flames of Flame Breath or the lightning and explosive power of Lightning Breath—Mu Yue's favorite for daily use was Rock Breath.
Unlike the other breathing styles, Rock Breath didn't have any flashy special effects. However, it provided the greatest amplification of physical abilities and was the most effective for physical training.
Even though Mu Yue didn't regularly practice taijutsu, the constant training with Rock Breath had gradually honed her physique to that of a taijutsu specialist. Even without using any other abilities, simply by maintaining the Rock Breath state and employing taijutsu, Mu Yue possessed strength beyond that of a regular jonin.
The Iwagakure ninjas Mu Yue killed didn't make much of a difference in the grand scheme of the war, but the Konoha ninjas around her began to take notice of this seemingly extraordinary comrade.
"Such incredible speed and strength."
"Is this a newly promoted jonin? I don't think I've seen him before."
The Konoha ninjas she rescued and those who benefited from her killing of the enemy all recognized that Mu Yue's strength was no ordinary jonin. She could take down a group of Iwagakure ninjas with just taijutsu.
"Is there a jonin here? We need help dealing with a powerful enemy!" Mu Yue heard a call for help and used her Byakugan to locate the source. She saw an Iwagakure ninja with his arms exposed, swiftly inflicting heavy damage on several Konoha ninjas wearing jonin vests.
Mu Yue assessed the Iwagakure ninja and found that he had over 5,000 chakra points with skill proficiency at the highest level of 'Skilled' in both areas. His total of 2,500 points barely met the qualification for jonin, but she immediately rushed over to help.
3k, let's try daily today.
(End of Chapter)
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