He kicked the blade forcefully, using the momentum to land a short distance away.
Roshi's eyes fixed on Rukia's sword, and he asked in confusion, "Ice Release?"
It wasn't just him who was confused.
The audience in front of the projection was equally confused.
"Could it be the Minazuki Clan?"
"After the Uzushigakure conquered the Land of Water, did they recruit all the Kirigakure's bloodline limit Families?"
"No way, is Kirigakure really that spineless?"
Ōnoki also frowned.
He seemed not to have expected that the Uzushigakure would actually have an Ice Release Shinobi.
First the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and now Ice Release.
Has Kirigakure really been assimilated by the Uzushigakure?
Do they not resist at all?
However, after witnessing the ability of this captain, Ōnoki also breathed a sigh of relief.
It was merely Ice Release, not even one ten-thousandth as powerful as Roshi!
The Third Kazekage's eyes flashed with a hint of envy.
This was envy for the Uzushigakure.
These are all talents!
The Uzushigakure, such a small place.
In terms of talent alone, it was immeasurably stronger than his Land of Wind.
But he wasn't jealous either.
Because he knew that the Uzushigakure had earned all this themselves.
They defeated the Land of Water and inherited its legacy.
They got rich in one fell swoop!
The Land of Water was, after all, once one of the Five Great Nations; its legacy was undoubtedly rich.
But if he were to send troops to the Land of Water, he would never dare.
The Land of Water is surrounded by the sea on all sides; it's not that easy to attack.
Moreover, if he dared to send troops to the Land of Water, just see if the other countries on the continent would attack him; that would be the end of it.
Therefore... the Uzushigakure didn't just get lucky.
Strength and courage are both indispensable.
Only Sarutobi Hiruzen remained completely calm.
The first batch of intelligence he received about the Uzushigakure already contained detailed information about this woman.
Moreover, this intelligence was personally gathered by Hatake Sakumo.
After multiple confrontations with the Uzushigakure, the information was updated... Rukia, Captain of the Thirteenth Division.
Her Zanpakuto ability is Ice.
In the projected screen.
Roshi stared at Rukia.
"Are you from the Minazuki Clan?"
Rukia held Sode no Shirayuki, and stated coldly: "Rukia, Captain of the Thirteenth Division of the Uzushigakure' Gotei 13!"
Kucihki?!
She's not a Minazuki?!
Except for those in Konoha who knew the intelligence, almost everyone had guessed wrong.
After all, the first reaction upon seeing Ice Release should always be the Minazuki Clan of the Kirigakure in the Land of Water.
Only then did Ōnoki and the Third Kazekage remember a sentence in the intelligence regarding the Uzushigakure.
It was suspected that they could release the power of a Bloodline Limit by using a sword.
Was this actually true?
Compared to the strange abilities of Shunsui Kyoraku and Gin.
It was this kind of sword that could use Bloodline Limit abilities that impacted them more heavily.
After all, the rarity and power of Bloodline Limit users were deeply ingrained in their minds.
"Not a Bloodline Limit user, yet capable of using Bloodline Limit abilities."
Roshi said flatly: "The Uzushigakure truly is a miraculous nation."
This method reminded him of his cooperative relationship with the Four-Tails.
He did not inherently possess Lava Release.
But by borrowing the power of the Four-Tails, he could fuse Fire Release Chakra and Earth Release Chakra, indirectly using Lava Release abilities.
And the girl before him was similarly using the power of her sword to use Ice Release abilities.
"This will be an interesting match."
Roshi's eyes grew serious.
The lava on his body began to flow, and he instantly closed the distance!
Bang! Bang!
Fists, feet, and sword collided, splashing out chunks of lava and ice shards!
The scorching effect of the Lava Release Chakra Mode had absolutely no effect on Rukia.
Naturally, Rukia's ice was also melted by the lava.
It looked evenly matched, but Roshi clearly sensed something was wrong.
Wait!
Roshi's eyes suddenly widened.
The melted ice, turning into water and remaining on his body, was actually gradually solidifying the lava on him!
Roshi instantly retreated, no longer maintaining a stalemate with Rukia.
His eyes were filled with shock and uncertainty.
Did she discover the weakness of Lava Release so quickly?
Was it luck? Or did she realize the weakness of Lava Release during just a few minutes of fighting?
If it was the latter... then this person's combat intuition was truly sharp!
Ōnoki noticed Roshi's strange behavior.
His gaze swept over Roshi's body.
Although barely visible, he began to spot the areas where the Lava Release was solidifying, and he immediately frowned.
Ōnoki, who was Roshi's superior and often retaliated through sparring because Roshi frequently insulted him,
knew the weakness of Roshi's Lava Release extremely well.
That was: he couldn't engage in prolonged combat with Water Release Shinobi!
Because Roshi's Lava Release would solidify and lose its power the moment it encountered water.
So... this captain named Rukia noticed it so quickly?
Rukia said flatly: "Are you not going to attack anymore?"
Roshi was silent, seemingly thinking of how to solve this problem.
But Rukia clearly wouldn't give him much time; she plunged Sode no Shirayuki into the ground and stated coldly:
"Tree White!"
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