Boom…
A gigantic explosion occurs at the outer periphery of the village as dust and debris rise in the air.
Whoosh… whoosh…
Two figures jump out of the dust and confront each other.
"No wonder you could dodge my surprise attack."
Gari notices Itachi as he recognizes the latter. He cracks his neck and fists.
"Itachi Uchiha of the Sharingan. One of the most feared adversaries of the shinobi world. A genius ninja who wields the power of Sharingan and is unrivaled in the genjutsu, ninjutsu, and taijutsu."
Crack… crack…
"This is the kind of fight I am looking for. Entertain me more."
Itachi calmly stares at Gari.
"Gari of the Explosion. A user of the Explosion Release Kekkei Genkai. A former member of the Explosive Corp who deserted the Iwagakure to further meet his goals. Once a respected shinobi, now a rogue mercenary who hunts innocents."
"Haah… eat this."
Gari clenches his fists and attacks Itachi.
"Explosion Release: Exploding Palm"
He creates a small explosion in his palm and directs it towards Itachi.
Boom…
The explosion creates a shock wave as it travels horizontally.
Whoosh…
Itachi jumps in the air and avoids the explosion.
Swish… swish…
He takes out multiple kunais from his pocket and throws them at Gari from all angles.
Huh…
The kunais closes on Gari as he crosses both of his palms together.
"Explosion Release: Exploding Palm Hurricane"
He creates multiple small explosions at his palms and propels himself into a rotation as he deflects all the kunais with the explosion.
"Impressive… using the explosive release at the perfect timing and angle you can deflect all the kunais sent your way. But what about this?"
Gari's momentum dies down as he comes to a halt.
"Now…"
Itachi takes out another kunai and throws it towards the rest of the kunai.
Clang… clang… clang… clang… clang…
The kunai hits multiple other kunais and redirects them towards Gari.
"What the…"
Gari's eyes widen in surprise.
"Damnit…"
He slams his fist on the ground.
"Explosion Release: Landmine Fist"
Boom…
He releases powerful explosive energy from his fist, which turns the ground upside down and blocks all the kunais.
Huff… huff…
Gari breathes heavily as he stares at Itachi.
"Looks like I have underestimated you. But it would be over with this."
Clack…
He bites his thumb and makes some hand signs and slams his palm on the ground.
"Summoning Jutsu"
Poof…
A giant ant appears in front of him.
Whoosh…
Gari jumps on top of the ant as he directs it towards Itachi.
Swish…
The ant swipes its claws at Itachi.
Whoosh…
Itachi performs a backflip and avoids the attack.
Boom…
The ant releases a white fluid from its claws, which explode in contact with air.
Hmm…
Itachi frowns as he stares at the secretion of the ant.
'The substance this ant releases is highly flammable and explodes on contact with air.'
Whoosh… whoosh…
He avoids multiple strikes from the ant and Gari.
'Explosion Releases is a Kekkei Genkai composed of Earth and Lightning Release. If I disrupt the balance of Earth and lightning, maybe it would nullify the explosions.'
Itachi makes some hand signs.
"Lightning Releases: Lightning blade"
Slash…
He slashes the claws of the ant with his lightning blade.
Drip… drip…
The white fluid drips from the incision as it flickers with lightning.
'So my speculation was correct. Lightning Releases can disrupt the balance.'
Tch…
Gari clicks his tongue as he makes some hand signs.
"Explosion Release: Exploding Earth Wave"
He slams his leg on the ground.
Boom… Boom…
Multiple explosion travels beneath the ground as they continue to release geysers of dust and debris.
Whoosh…Itachi makes some hand signs and infuses a large amount of purple lightning in his palm.
"Lightning Releases: Lightning Quake Flash"
The purple lightning travels horizontally through the ground. It nullifies the explosion in its way and zaps Gari.
Aah…
The lightning zaps Gari and his body turns into ashes.
"An exploding clone."
Itachi frowns.
"Haha… I got you."
Gari breaks free from the ground and creates an explosion in his palms and appears behind Itachi.
"Eat this. Explosion Release: Exploding Vacuum Palm."
Itachi calmly turns around and faces Gari.
"Are you sure about that?"
BOOM…
Gari's fist lands on Itachi as a gigantic explosion covers the area.
The explosion dies down as dust and debris settle down.
Whoosh…
Gari jumps out from the dust and smirks.
"Not too much of a genius, I guess."
"Are you sure about that?"
A deep voice falls in his ears as Itachi appears behind him and places a kunai on his neck.
"Wha… what? How?"
Gari's eyes widen as he stares at Itachi.
Itachi calmly points towards the explosion.
The dust and debris settle to reveal a badly mangled ant.
"Genjutsu."
Gari silently mutters to himself.
"Since when…" He questions Itachi.
"The moment our eyes met, you were already in my genjutsu."
Itachi calmly replies to him.
"Now surrender and come with me…"
"Haha…"
Gari laughs hysterically as he points towards the air.
"Do you think it is this easy?"
"What the…"
Itachi raises his head and notices a giant clay dragon homing on him. The giant clay dragon opens its mouth and releases multiple clay birds at him.
Boom… Boom… Whoosh…
The clay birds explode on contact with the ground and create a large explosion.
Itachi jumps out of the dust and stares at the gigantic dragon.
Gari jumps on top of the dragon.
"Humph… I saved your ass. I will take your share of the money."
Deidara snorts at Gari.
"Brat… don't get too full of yourself. I have yet to use my trump card."
Both of them stare at Itachi with a worried expression.
"Itachi…"
Izumi runs towards him and groups with him.
"Sorry, Itachi… this guy was too quick to escape."
Itachi shakes his head.
"You don't have to worry. We will take care of them together."
"Hai…" Izumi nods her head and clutches her kunai as she stares at the clay dragon.
Gari and Deidara make some hand signs.
"Explosion Release: Explosive Land mines"
Gari creates multiple explosive white orbs as the orbs fly towards the ground and enter it.
"C2: Explosive Clay dolls"
Deidara slams his palm on the clay dragon.
Boop… boop…
The clay dragon releases multiple clay constructs that fall on the ground and takes the shape of clay dolls.
"Sharingan"
Itachi and Izumi activate their Sharingan and inspect their surroundings.
"Izumi… take care of these clay dolls. I will deal with them. Also, beware of the explosive field. There are multiple landmines on the ground."
"Leave it to me…" Izumi nods her head and draws her tanto.
Chirp… chirp…
She infuses lightning chakra in her tanto and engages with the clay dolls.
"Lightning Release: Senbon Zakura"
Itachi makes some hand signs and releases multiple purple lightning senbon at the clay dragon.
Boom… boom…
The senbon pierces through the dragon and creates multiple holes in its body.
Tch…
"You ruined my art."
Deidara clicks his tongue as he stares at Itachi's eyes.
"Those eyes… they piss me off. Judging my art."
Gari dashes towards Itachi and engages in close combat with Itachi.
Boom… boom…
He releases multiple explosions from his every strike. Itachi evades the attacks as he looks at Izumi from a corner of his eye.
"Looks like Izumi is almost done with her fight. It's time for me to end it too."
Whoosh… whoosh…
Itachi rotates his lower body and delivers a roundhouse kick to Gari.
"Leaf Hurricane"
Gari is pushed back by the kick.
"Oh… looks like you are getting old, you geezer."
Deidara taunts Gari.
"Don't underestimate him."
Gari warns Deidara.
"Too late…"
Itachi disappears and reappears in front of Gari as he stabs the latter with a kunai.
Bleurgh…
Gari pukes out a mouthful of blood as he clutches Itachi.
"Do it… brat."
Deidara makes a Ram seal as he yells.
"C2: Centipede"
A giant centipede erupts from the ground and envelops Itachi.
"KAT…"
"Are you sure you want to blow your friend?"
Itachi emotionlessly questions him as his eyes change into Mangekyo Sharingan.
Whoosh…
A strange sensation wells up in Deidara's heart as he clutches his head. He stares at Gari and notices the latter's body enveloped in the clay centipede.
"Damnit…"
Gari yells to himself.
"It's those eyes."
Deidara points towards Itachi with shaky hands.
Clack…
Gari bites his tongue as blood drips from it.
"I am an elite shinobi. I won't allow you to trample my pride like this… Itachi Uchiha. I will die here… but I will bring you to hell together with me."
Blob… blob…
Gari's body expands as massive amounts of chakra gathers in his body.
"Die…"
Boom…
Gari's body explodes violently as a giant pillar of chakra engulfs the group.
"Izumi…"
Itachi grabs Izumi as orange flames cover his body.
BOOM… BOOM…
The explosion lasts for a while as the giant pillar of light dies down.
Whoosh…
Itachi dispels his Susanoo as he and Izumi stare at the aftermath of the explosion. They are standing in the middle of a giant crater.
"The village…"
Izumi hurriedly jumps out of the crater.
"It's fine. I redirected the explosion towards the air with my Yata Mirror."
Izumi nods her head as she turns to Itachi.
"I am sorry… Itachi. I held you back…"
Itachi gently pokes her head as he answers her.
"No… you did a great job. You didn't hold me back at all. I am sure you will grow stronger in the future."
Both walk out of the crater as Itachi senses a few chakra signatures.
"Looks like we have to do some cleanup."
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At the edge of the shore,
Poof…
Deidara jumps out from the ground. He dusts his clothes and stands up.
"Gari is dead. He blew himself up… what a fine ending to a spectacular art."
Ugh…
Deidara clutches his chest and pukes out a mouthful of blood as the memories before the explosion floods his mind.
"Those eyes… I despise them. They look down on my art."
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Inside Terumi Mansion,
Elder Genji holds a report in his hand as he skims through it.
Sigh…
"Finally… the civil war is over. The era of blood Mist is over."
He throws the scroll on the table.
"What about the Fourth Mizukage? How should we deal with him?"
Fuji questions him.
"About that…"
Elder Genji rubs his forehead in contemplation.
"Maybe we should ask for Izuna Uchiha's help after he returns from his trip."
Sigh…
He sighs and signals to Ao.
"Ao… the remaining elders of the High-Class faction may cause some trouble for us. You know what to do… right?"
"Yes… Genji-sama."
Ao bows his head and flickers out from the room.
"Is it a good idea to deal with them in such a way?" Fuji questions Elder Genji.
"The times have changed. Kiri is not the same as it used to be… the power of Kiri has deteriorated drastically after losing so many powerful clans.
Those fools must pay for their crimes… it needs drastic actions to make Kiri great again."
Elder Genji clutches his staff tightly.
Sigh…
Fuji sighs and closes his eyes in contemplation.
"Elder Genji!… what are your thoughts on the proposal of Izuna Uchiha? Should we ally with the Konohagakure?"
Hmm…
Elder Genji ponders for a while.
"Kiri still require time to wash its infamy as the 'Bloody Mist'. The actions of the Fourth Mizukage has stained the reputation of Kiri. The economy of the village is in shambles. There aren't many missions available in the village."
Elder Genji slowly stands up and walks towards the window as he gazes down on the village.
"I think it would be great for Kiri if we ally with Konoha… but the terms must be beneficial for Kiri."
Sigh…
Fuji sighs and walks beside Elder Genji.
"Elder Genji… I can't lead the Terumi clan any longer. I would like to pass this position to Mei. I want her to lead the village."
Fuji shakes his head.
"That girl… she just ran off with that Izuna Uchiha. I wonder what guy is up to?"
He turns towards Elder Genji for answers.
"Izuna Uchiha was interested in the origins of the Seven Swords of the Mist. I saw no harm in telling him the origin of those swords, as we have already excavated the ruins. If it helps in improving our relationship with a powerful Ninja like him… then why not?"
Elder Genji chuckles slightly as he assures Fuji.
--------------------
Somewhere in the middle of the Mist Sea,
Scree…
A giant eagle is soaring through the sky as the sea is covered in mist.
Izuna and Mei are seated on the back of the eagle as they look towards the sea.
"So… why did you follow me?"
Izuna turns towards Mei and questions her.
"The ruins of the Land of Water are a heritage of Kirigakure. I am here to monitor you… so you won't plunder the wealth of Kiri." Mei flashes an enchanting smile.
"…"
"So… you don't trust me."
"No… I don't." Mei nods her head.
"That hurts my feelings… Lady Mei… I acted as your bodyguard for almost a year and saved your life multiple times."
Humph…
"I… I would have been fine on my own."
Mei snorts and turns away her head to hide her embarrassment.
"Anyway… what rouse your interest in those old ruins?"
"This…"
Izuna takes out the glowing sword of Zengetsu from his storage scroll.
"Zengetsu passed this sword to me during his last moments. He wanted me to uncover the secrets of this sword. So… maybe I could get some answers from those ruins."
Mei nods her head in understanding.
'I never got the chance to inspect this blade properly.'
Izuna weights the blade in his hand.
"It's quite heavy for its size." He unwraps the cloth covering the blade.
The greatsword has a broken blade. He swings the blade a few times.
'What would I expect? It is a greatsword after all.'
He holds the great sword in one hand and inspects its blade.
There are some strange sealing formulas on the blade.
"I can't recognize these markings at all. I saw Zengetsu unleash a barrage of chakra blades with it.'
Izuna infuses his chakra in the blade.
Shiing…
The blade lits up with a cyan glow.
Swing… swing
Izuna swings the blade multiple times and releases cyan blades made out of chakra.
Hmm…
"It's interesting… but not that powerful."
He stows away the blade.
"I can't see a thing with this mist… can you see anything?" Mei asks him.
"Yes… I can everything. You don't have to worry about getting lost in the Mist Sea."
He assures Mei.
'So… this sea was created during the era of the Rikudou Sannin. Hagoromo Otsutsuki fought against the Ten-tails and sealed it inside the Moon. So… the current Mist Sea is situated in the missing mass of the Earth which created the moon. I wonder when I would be able to reach such scale of power… able to create a planet on whims.'
Nah…
Izuna shakes his head to remove such thoughts. He notices a lone island located in the Mist Sea. The island is located in between the Land of Water and the Land of Silence.
"We are there."
Huh!
Mei looks around but can't spot any traces of the island.
"Be careful… the First Mizukage-sama placed many sealing formulas and barrier around this place to prevent any outsider from intruding this heritage site." She warns him.
"You don't have to worry about me."
He jumps down from his eagle summons. Mei follows him.
Splash… splash…
Both of them land on top of the sea and walks towards the island.
Hmm…
Izuna notices a small rock formation at a distance from the island.
"Lightning Release: Chidori Senbon"
He throws multiple lightning senbons at the rock formation and destroys it.
"That rock formation was absorbing chakra from the surroundings, thus creating a genjutsu to hide the island from our sights. My Sharingan allows me to see through genjutsu… so it is useless against me."
Hmm…
Mei nods her head and walks towards the island.
Swoosh…
Izuna quickly pulls her back.
Chomp…
A giant fish jumps out from the water and bites at her previous position.
"Be careful… multiple giant sea creatures are lurking around this place."
Slash…
Izuna slashes the giant fish in half.
"We don't have to worry about our dinner anymore." Izuna drags the giant fish towards the shore.
The rest of the sea creatures disperses after witnessing the death of one of their kind.
"…"
Mei silently stares at his back.
"What are you waiting for? Let's explore this island." Izuna turns around and signals her.
"Ah… yes… yes…" Mei hurriedly follows him.
Both of them reach the island, and Izuna closes his eyes and enters Sage Mode. He surveys his surroundings for any hostile creatures.
Hmm…
His senses get blocked by an illusory barrier as he tries to sense the middle of the island.
'Looks like this area is similar to Shikkotsu forest. The center of this island is blocked by a separate space barrier.'
"The surroundings are clear for now… why don't we have our dinner?"
BAM…
Izuna places the giant fish on the ground.
Whoop…
He creates a giant wind blade and slices the fish.
"Do you know how to cook?" Mei walks towards him.
"Well… not really… but at least it won't taste awful."
Mei gathers some dry wood and creates fire.
Izuna grills the fish as he takes out some spices from his storage scroll.
An enchanting fragrance wafts out from the cooked fish as it enchants them.
Gulp…
Mei gulps her saliva as she impatiently stares at the fish.
"Hurry up! I am quite hungry after that journey."
"Hai… Hai… Lady Mei… your dinner will be ready soon." Izuna flips the fish as he prepares 'Grilled Fish Steaks'."
Humph…
"Don't call me Lady Mei. Just Mei is fine. I had my fair share of blood during and after the Third Shinobi War. I am not some pampered princess who needs others to take care of her."
Mei takes a bite from the steak and eats it.
"Hmm… it tastes very good. I have never eaten a dish as delicious as this before."
Izuna takes a bite of the steak and his eyes widen in his surprise.
'This fish meat is infused with Nature energy… Maybe I should fish here more often to get these fishes. It won't be much beneficial for me because of my large reserves of chakra… but it would benefit Shisui and the rest of the folks.'
He continues to enjoy the delicious fish steak.
Burp…
A loud burp interrupts his thoughts.
"You didn't hear that," Mei yells at him in embarrassment.
"…"
"Yes…" Izuna nods his head.
"We will explore the island tomorrow… let's make a shelter for tonight." Izuna proposes.
He makes some hand signs and slams his palm on the ground.
Rustle… Rustle…
Many wooden logs appear from the ground and form a small house.
"WHAT!"
Mei's eyes widen in surprise as she stares at the house.
"Wood Release… it is the legendary wood release. How are you able to use it?"
"Well… I can use every Nature transformation Kekkei Genkai." Izuna spits out some lava from his mouth.
"WHAT!"
Mei stares at Izuna for a while before shaking her head.
"I don't know what to say at this point."
She enters the house and stares at the Mist Sea from the window.
Whizz…
A gentle breeze blows by as it flutters Mei's auburn hair. A silver beam of moonlight enters through the window, illuminating Mei's face. Her smile enchants the night.
"Beautiful"
Izuna silently stares at her as he records this moment in his memories.
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