Naruto: Starting with Tsunade-san

Moreover, this wasn't the first time for this kid.

If he didn't find a way to cut off the kid's chakra supply, this esteemed Jonin might really end up defeated by this kid.

Wait, supply? With a bit of deduction, unraveling the clues, the Hidden Mist Jonin seemed to have understood something, a smirk appearing on his lips: "Uchiha brat, you can replenish chakra because of that girl, right?"

After speaking, he formed a cross seal with his hands and summoned several shadow clones.

"I heard that the pure Uzumaki clan possesses special traits, where just a bite can restore chakra. Although judging by the hair color, this girl doesn't seem to be a pure-blooded Uzumaki, considering she's a direct descendant of the First Hokage, maybe biting her might have a similar effect."

As he spoke, his mouth split open, and a tongue darted out like a snake, licking his lips.

Tōshirō's face remained emotionless, silent.

Despite trying to conceal it, when he heard those words, a slight change in expression was inevitable.

The Hidden Mist Jonin noticed this change and secretly rejoiced, becoming more convinced of his guess, then commanded his clones to find the target.

"Go, find that girl. She should be nearby."

The Hidden Mist Jonin glanced at Tōshirō , attempting to provoke him, sneering with malice: "Maybe I'll have a chance to taste her."

"Taste your mother!" Tōshirō's eyes narrowed, his expression turning as cold as ice, seemingly provoked. His hands swiftly formed seals, ending with the "Horse" sign.

Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!

Tōshirō gathered chakra in his mouth and exhaled a massive wave of flames, radiating intense pressure and heat, surging towards the target with overwhelming momentum. The snow on the ground vaporized into steam as it passed.

Flames roared into the sky, and the previously frigid environment suddenly turned scorching.

This move had a wide range, ranking among the top fire-style techniques even within the Uchiha clan known for their fire jutsu.

The fiery gust swept forward, and the Hidden Mist Jonin scoffed dismissively.

Fool, letting anger cloud your judgment and using a fire technique.

This fire technique was indeed formidable, but he was a Hidden Mist shinobi, with water-style jutsu that perfectly countered fire.

Water Release: Great Water Torrent.

The Hidden Mist Jonin formed seals, and chakra gathered in his mouth as he unleashed a torrent of water, surging forth like a flood against the blazing heat.

Water and fire collided, neutralizing each other and transforming into billowing white mist that obscured vision.

The Hidden Mist Jonin gazed up at the wall-like white fog, suddenly noticing figures breaking through, circling from four directions—east, south, west, and north—ready to attack.

The Jonin scanned the area, unable to tell which was the real body, but from experience, he knew they were all fakes.

Using shadow clones to distract while the real body lay in wait was the most standard use of the shadow clone technique.

With this in mind, he pressed his hands together, releasing a massive wave centered on himself, dispersing the clones with loud puffs of smoke.

The Jonin smirked, roughly anticipating the next move.

Next, he predicted, the kid would use the feedback from the clones' defeat to locate his precise position on the ground and suddenly spring from the snow to attack.

He had deciphered the opponent's combat style and decided to play along.

Moments later, as expected, the opponent burst from the snow, attempting to repeat the surprise attack. Anticipating this, he easily dodged and delivered a swift kick, sending him flying like a ragdoll.

The clone did not vanish immediately, indicating it was the real body...

Tōshirō rolled on the ground several times before quickly getting up, only to see the enemy rushing toward him, wielding a katana and radiating murderous intent.

The shadow clone caught him off guard and grabbed him, Tōshirō's pupils contracted, "This is bad."

The Hidden Mist Jonin seized the opportunity, using the Body Flicker Technique to lunge forward and thrust his sword, piercing through Tōshirō and the shadow clone simultaneously.

On the other side, one of the Hidden Mist Jonin's shadow clones located Tsunade, who was already nearby, and approached her slowly. "Haha, so you were here all along. You made me search quite a bit."

Tsunade's face turned pale. "What happened to him?"

She was not far from Tōshirō's position; she only needed to step out from her hiding spot to see for herself. However, Tōshirō had specifically instructed her not to move, so she was unaware of his current state, only that the battle seemed intense.

"Why don't you see for yourself?"

The shadow clone grabbed Tsunade by the hair, dragging her out into the open.

With Tsunade now in control, cutting off Tōshirō's ability to replenish chakra, the shadow clone believed victory was within reach.

At the same time, he saw the main body thrust the short sword into Tōshirō 's chest, causing him to laugh out loud.

Tears of anguish quickly filled Tsunade's eyes, streaming down as she cried out his name in despair.

The main body of the Hidden Mist Jonin glanced in Tsunade's direction. A two-pronged success—there was no better outcome. He smirked and lectured, "Anger doesn't make you stronger. A ninja's greatest asset is to remain free of anger. Remember this moment well and take it to the afterlife."

He wanted to capture Tōshirō alive, but it was proving too difficult. It was better to kill him directly to prevent future trouble. "It's over~~"

"Yes, it's over."

Hearing this soft response, the Hidden Mist Jonin felt a sudden sense of dread.

He instinctively tried to back away from Tōshirō , but at that moment, Tōshirō suddenly mustered strength, gripping the Jonin's hand to prevent him from leaving. His body transformed visibly into an ice figure, and freezing energy rapidly surged from his hands to the Jonin's, immobilizing him. Ice Release: Ice Clone.

"Damn it."

The Hidden Mist Jonin realized he had been tricked.

Tōshirō, who had been lying in ambush, sprang out, moving with explosive speed. His hands quickly formed seals, and a surge of chakra flowed from his right arm, creating snow and ice that enveloped it, roaring like a blizzard.

The Jonin shattered the ice on his hands, but it was too late. Tōshirō was already within half a meter, pausing for a split second before taking a side stance and striking his right palm into the Jonin's chest.

Ice Release: Ice Soul Palm! This was the second A-Rank ninjutsu passed down to him by Elder Itachi. It consumed a massive amount of chakra and compressed freezing energy into the palm. A strike would inject the cold force directly into the target's body.

The freezing energy invaded, and the Hidden Mist Jonin felt as though he had been cast into the Eight Cold Hells. Within moments, his lips turned purple, and his limbs became stiff.

"Ahhh—!"

He let out a roar, trying to make one last desperate struggle.

In that instant, flashes of light cut through the air—ice shurikens aimed directly at his throat and other vital points.

The Jonin's limbs were frozen, as if paralyzed, greatly reducing his reaction speed. He had the will but lacked the strength.

The shurikens embedded into his throat, though he didn't die immediately. Still, he was at his limit, powerless to resist as the cold energy coursed through his meridians, internal organs, and every inch of his body. Frost emerged from every pore, growing thicker until he was ultimately transformed into a lifelike ice sculpture.

The Hidden Mist Jonin, defeated.

Tōshirō glanced at the shadow clone near Tsunade. With a puff, it dissipated into white smoke. The main body had perished, and so the clone could no longer remain...

After defeating his opponent, Tōshirō was finally able to catch his breath. His legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground.

(End of Chapter)

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