In the torrential rain, a ninja used Fire Release to suppress another ninja's Water Release, which can only mean one thing: that Fire Release ninja's ninjutsu level far exceeds that of the Water Release ninja.
This kind of thing often happens in the Ninja World because everyone's ninja talents are different; it's very normal for the Fire Release of a genius to suppress the Water Release of an ordinary person.
But Hanzo is different; he is recognized as the strongest in Water Release in the Ninja World and never thought he would one day be suppressed by Fire Release.
"Could it be that Ninja Sect inheritance?" Hanzo believed that Mokgetsu's Fire Release was abnormally strong, inhumanly so.
If linked to the legendary Six Paths Sage, Hanzo began to find it reasonable.
"Water Release: Water Array Wall!"
"Water Release: Water Turbulence!"
Some nearby Rain Ninjas, upon seeing Hanzo in a disadvantageous position, immediately cast Water Release Ninjutsu to help him resist Mokgetsu's Fire Release.
But Mokgetsu's fully unleashed Fire Release was no joke; under Mokgetsu's control, six fire dragons that had consumed much power merged into a large fire dragon, which broke through the water dragon with unstoppable momentum, aiming directly for Hanzo.
Hanzo is extremely cautious about his life, which is why he has cultivated the Water Instant Body Jutsu to an unparalleled proficiency, allowing him to escape countless ninjutsu with his perfected Water Instant Body.
Thanks to the interference from the Rain Ninjas' Water Release, Hanzo narrowly and dangerously avoided the fire dragon's attack, unharmed.
Hanzo licked his somewhat dry lips, his gaze towards Mokgetsu becoming incredibly grave; the scorched marks on the ground and the temperature of his body all spoke of the terror of Mokgetsu's Fire Release.
In a one-on-one battle, even if his Water Instant Body was fast, he feared he could not completely dodge Mokgetsu's attacks in such a situation.
Mokgetsu took a long breath and immediately exited the Breath of Flame Chakra Mode.
His full-force Fire Release was very strong but also consumed a lot of chakra.
Before becoming like Nagato in chakra reserve, Mokgetsu's full-power Fire Release could only be used as a big move, once or twice per battle at most.
"If this Sosuke can survive, then the Land of Rain will surely change dramatically." Kitsuchi thought this trip to the Land of Rain was not in vain, as Mokgetsu's ninjutsu intelligence alone was very important.
If Mokgetsu defeats Hanzo and replaces him in the Land of Rain, then Mokgetsu would become a figure of concern for Hidden Rock.
"Summoning Technique!"
Seeing Mokgetsu able to use Fire Release to suppress his Water Release, Hanzo decided to use his last trump card—poison.
His Summoning Beast could spew incredibly toxic mist, not even Tsunade could easily neutralize his Salamander's poison.
The white mist exploded, and a massive Salamander appeared at Hanzo's feet.
"All ninjas, attack the Ninja Sect ninjas with all your might, at any cost!" After summoning the beast, Hanzo immediately ordered the Rain Ninjas.
Though Mokgetsu was very strong, other Ninja Sect ninjas didn't possess Mokgetsu's strength. Under the attack of a hundred elite Rain Ninjas regardless of injury, those Ninja Sect ninjas would surely be wounded, which might distract Mokgetsu in the fight.
Initially, Hanzo wanted to defeat Mokgetsu and annihilate the Ninja Sect at the lowest cost, but with Mokgetsu showing such strength, Hanzo now just wanted to completely eliminate Mokgetsu, even at the cost of many Rain Ninjas' lives
Receiving Hanzo's order, the Rain Ninjas stopped releasing ninjutsu from afar or throwing ninja tools, charging towards Nagato and the others.
"If you want to live, try your best, Hanzo is using us as the breakthrough point," Kakuzu, after a brief thought, understood Hanzo's intent.
Hanzo was most skilled in Water Release Ninjutsu, and even his most skilled Water Release was no match for Mokgetsu's Fire Release, so defeating Mokgetsu would be extremely difficult for Hanzo.
But Mokgetsu was not alone; he brought Ninja Sect ninjas.
If Mokgetsu cares enough about his companions, then these Ninja Sect ninjas are Mokgetsu's weaknesses.
Kakuzu, having observed Mokgetsu for a period, knew too well that Mokgetsu cared deeply about the Ninja Sect ninjas; any trouble on their side would surely affect Mokgetsu's battle.
Ike Masaya took a deep breath and pulled out several kunai with explosive tags attached.
It was his first time participating in such a level of battle; in the past, he had at most fought wandering ninjas.
This time his opponent was the Land of Rain's Demigod Hanzo and over a hundred of the Land of Rain's elite ninjas.
"I will not let his plot succeed." Yahiko clenched his fists, ready to fight with all his might.
However much Yahiko admired Hanzo before was just how much he disliked Hanzo now.
Nagato quickly gathered chakra, his gaze incredibly determined.
He wanted to protect Yahiko, protect Konan, and protect everyone in the Ninja Sect, absolutely not letting their side affect Mokgetsu's fight.
Konan took out paper shurikens specially made with Paper Secret Technique, and Yahiko and Nagato quickly formed seals.
"Pay attention to the movements of the ninja with the Rinnegan, and if necessary, be ready to seize the Rinnegan at any time." Danzo instructed the Root Ninjas beside him.
With a hundred elite Rain Ninjas taking action, the situation on the field became chaotic; Danzo worried the Rinnegan might be destroyed.
Whether the Rinnegan can be transplanted or not, it wouldn't be wrong to get hold of it first.
"Should we help Hanzo?" the Hidden Rock Jonin next to Kitsuchi asked.
"Let's watch a bit more." Kitsuchi thought for a moment and then shook his head.
PS: Another day with 8k words, a small request for monthly votes, will try to update a bit more until this plotline is written.