Feeling an unprecedented sense of freedom in his body, Kakuzu was somewhat surprised. He was just about to ask Mokgetsu to help him undo the seal, but Mokgetsu anticipated his words.
"It's that simple to lift the seal on me, aren't you worried I'll take your body and exchange it for money?" Kakuzu clenched his fists and said.
"Your bounty should have doubled by now, maybe it's even up to thirty million ryo."
Nagato looked at Kakuzu with a wary expression, ready to launch an attack if Kakuzu made any hostile moves.
"If you really still have such thoughts, then it means I made a mistake, and I will personally correct the errors I made." Mokgetsu said with a faint smile.
In this ninja world, Mokgetsu never placed hope in ephemeral luck, nor did he rely on others. What he depended on was his own strength.
Kakuzu couldn't deal with Mokgetsu, nor could Hanzo, and the worst case was Mokgetsu would just escape with everyone.
"Tsk, that expression as if everything is under control makes me want to punch you." Kakuzu continued to gather chakra for rehabilitation.
He indeed did not have any plans to betray and backstab Mokgetsu.
He believed only fools would make such a choice. Although Kakuzu knew he wasn't a ninja of the Ninja Sect, Hanzo might not necessarily see it that way. From Hanzo's perspective, they were all ninja of the Ninja Sect.
Therefore, not only would Kakuzu not backstab Mokgetsu, but he would also provide some assistance to Mokgetsu while ensuring his own safety.
"Each of you hold your position and protect yourself." After deflecting the fourth wave of ninja tool throws, Mokgetsu proactively launched an attack on Hanzo.
Mokgetsu concentrated chakra on the soles of his feet, his figure flashing rapidly through the rain towards Hanzo's position.
Mokgetsu's chakra was naturally less than Hanzo's, and too much consumption was unfavorable for the ensuing battle.
The Rain Ninjas, noticing Mokgetsu's actions, all attempted to use ninja tools to hinder Mokgetsu's actions, but Mokgetsu easily blocked them all.
Hanzo calmly watched Mokgetsu's constant approach, neither attacking to stop Mokgetsu nor retreating.
There was no special reason, Hanzo just didn't believe Mokgetsu could defeat him in direct combat.
What Hanzo was doing wasn't because he lacked confidence in defeating Mokgetsu, it was to win more easily and surely.
If Mokgetsu thought these tactics were due to a lack of confidence in his strength, then Hanzo would soon show Mokgetsu what the pinnacle of a ninja is.
"You really disappoint me, maybe I should have ended you that day." Hanzo coldly said as Mokgetsu approached.
"But you can't." Mokgetsu replied calmly.
For Mokgetsu, the most troublesome aspect of Hanzo was his poison, but this was not enough for Hanzo to defeat Mokgetsu.
The two did not immediately engage in combat, talking like old friends who had not seen each other for a long time.
"Fire Release: Detonating Flame Array!"
Hanzo suddenly jumped back and made hand seals, and a large number of explosive tags emerged from the ground Mokgetsu stepped on, continuously surging toward Mokgetsu's legs.
This was the reason Hanzo stood still instead of leaving. It was not because the view was better here, but because he had buried explosive tags here.
BOOM!!
A huge explosion went off, an extremely fierce firelight engulfing Mokgetsu, and the ground shattered by the numerous explosive tags.
"No wonder he's called the pinnacle of ninjas." Kitsuchi admired Hanzo a bit.
Hanzo actually had such strong skills, but he was absurdly stable. First, he lured Mokgetsu and his group into a trap, then had his men exhaust Mokgetsu's chakra, and when Mokgetsu charged forward, Hanzo's words lured him into the trap again.
"At this distance, unless one grasps an extremely strong Earth Release hardening, it's impossible to withstand it." Kitsuchi regretfully shook his head looking at Mokgetsu consumed by the firelight.
Being bombarded by so many explosive tags at such a distance, even an Earth Release Ninja of Kitsuchi's level would get injured.
"This ninjutsu is not bad." Shimura Danzo greatly admired Hanzo, feeling they were somewhat similar, both using all means to defeat their opponent.
Hit by so many explosive tags at close range, Mokgetsu would at least be crippled if not dead, making him unable to battle Hanzo again.
"Sosuke uncle!" Yahiko noticed what was happening with Mokgetsu, showing an extremely worried expression.
He really didn't expect Hanzo to be so despicable, clearly having the advantage in numbers, yet still using traps to deal with Mokgetsu.
Nagato looked at Mokgetsu covered by the firelight, momentarily in a daze.
From initial suspicion to acceptance, to trust, memories of meeting and getting to know Mokgetsu kept replaying in Nagato's mind.
"You can't lose this carelessly." Kakuzu furrowed his brows.
With an explosion of this magnitude, Kakuzu might get injured even if he used Earth Spear in time. Although this level of injury is no problem for one who has cultivated Earth Grudge Fear, Mokgetsu's life force isn't that strong.
"Is it resolved?" Hanzo's gaze was intense, staring at the explosion smoke ahead.
However, Hanzo didn't have a Sharingan or Byakugan, unable to see Mokgetsu's exact situation within the thick fog.
But this move was Hanzo's proud ninjutsu, and Hanzo was very aware of its power. Even using ninjutsu for defense would inevitably result in getting injured.
The thick smoke quickly dissipated in the gusty rain, revealing Mokgetsu within, entirely unharmed.
At the moment of the explosion, Mokgetsu utilized his perfect-level Armament Aura for defense. Even if Hanzo had buried twice as many explosive tags, Mokgetsu could still withstand it.
Seeing Mokgetsu without a single injury, Hanzo showed a surprised expression.