Four tails on Gekko Chizan's body suddenly swelled and expanded, transforming into four massive hands that clawed in the same direction.
It was obvious—that was where the Third Mizukage was hiding.
"Sharp perception. Unfortunately, you're a little too slow."
Using water as propulsion, the Third Mizukage stepped on the waves and leapt high, narrowly avoiding the tailed beast chakra's grasp.
But in the very next second, he realized he was mistaken.
Because just as he leapt up, he was struck by a sudden surge of scorching chakra exploding before him.
"Surprised? Unexpected? Did you forget—I've already locked onto your coordinates. No matter where you hide, I can catch you!"
The coordinates he had planted allowed Gekko Chizan to appear in front of his opponent with ease.
This time, however, he didn't launch a direct attack. Instead, he unleashed his chakra outward in a wild torrent.
The Third Mizukage, still mid-air, didn't even have time to react before he was engulfed in the terrifying tailed beast chakra.
A searing heat instantly flooded his senses.
"It worked!"
Feeling his chakra completely surrounding his opponent, Gekko Chizan's face broke into a faint smile.
This scene left both Chōmei and the Third Mizukage stunned.
What did he mean? What worked?
Could it be that this brat thought he could kill the Third Mizukage with nothing but chakra?
"Hmph. Don't think that just because you wrapped me in tailed beast chakra, you've won."
"I am the Third Mizukage!"
"Hmm???"
The Third Mizukage wasn't about to give up resistance just because he was trapped. He quickly formed hand seals, intending to break through the chakra with his Water Style.
But when he finished the seals and tried to execute his jutsu, he was horrified to find he couldn't conjure even a single drop of water.
"What's going on? Why can't I condense water for my jutsu?"
After all, every elemental technique worked through chakra transformation—Fire Style by converting chakra into fire, Water Style into water, and so on.
Even if he was trapped within tailed beast chakra, his own chakra still existed. Why then could he not convert it into water?
By this time, Gekko Chizan had already landed, but his chakra maintained its form, completely enveloping the Third Mizukage. The chakra sphere continued to shrink, becoming denser with each passing moment.
"You thought I was just releasing chakra?"
"Don't be ridiculous."
"Tailed beast chakra isn't the same as a ninja's chakra—it's far more violent, and each tailed beast's chakra carries unique properties."
"Chōmei's chakra, for example, has the property of transforming into scale powder. I applied that transformation within the chakra itself."
"You think you're wrapped in chakra—and you are. But that chakra is filled with fine scale powder that you can't see!"
Hearing this, not only was the Third Mizukage dumbfounded—even Chōmei was stunned.
The latter quickly probed his own chakra and confirmed that it was exactly as Gekko Chizan had said.
His chakra was in a constant state of transformation between chakra and scale powder, and Chizan was maintaining it perfectly.
No wonder Gekko Chizan had already drawn chakra equal to six tails' worth, though only four tails appeared behind him.
"Good one, kid! Chizan, you actually set him up in a trap!"
"Brilliant! Even I didn't notice it!"
"When did you learn to use my chakra like this? How come I never knew?"
At Chōmei's astonishment, Gekko Chizan only smiled faintly. He didn't rely solely on the system to grow stronger—he constantly thought about how to maximize the ninjutsu and abilities he already possessed.
He had long mastered chakra transformation. He had just never tested it until now.
But facing the Third Mizukage's sudden ambush, he finally displayed his innate talent.
"Damn it! You brat—when did you set all this up?"
The Third Mizukage, who had been controlling the battle until now, was furious at being outplayed.
He frantically tried to refine his chakra to counterattack.
Unfortunately, the scale powder around him, amplified by chakra, immediately cut off that possibility.
"Don't waste your strength. The purpose of this scale powder is simple—it erodes your chakra."
"In other words, the faster you refine it, the faster your chakra dissipates."
"And with Chōmei backing me, you want to outlast me? You don't stand a chance!"
Gekko Chizan's tone brimmed with confidence, his chakra flowing endlessly around him as though inexhaustible.
The Third Mizukage's face darkened. As Mizukage, he wouldn't surrender so easily, even against a Jinchūriki.
"Hmph. So you trapped me. What of it?"
"Brat, you're dreaming if you think that's enough."
"I may not be able to use ninjutsu, but I can still move!"
With that, the Third Mizukage pulled out an explosive tag from his robes, ready to blow his way free.
But Gekko Chizan had anticipated this. Bringing his hands together, he thickened the surrounding chakra until it grew even denser.
"Ugh!"
"You damned brat!"
As Gekko Chizan acted, the chakra sphere began stripping away the air within.
The Third Mizukage immediately struggled to breathe, his expression turning uglier by the second.
He never imagined a brat could use such tactics. Not only did this Jinchūriki wield tailed beast chakra as smoothly as his own limbs, but he had devised ways to trap, restrict, and even suffocate him.
Staring at the Third Mizukage's grim expression, Gekko Chizan wore a mocking grin.
"You guessed right—I do intend to suffocate you."
"I'll gradually strip away the air inside this chakra sphere."
"You've fought me for so long; you must be exhausted. But you won't have the chance to rest now."
"Or maybe I should say—I'm giving you rest. Eternal rest, in an endless dream."
Words cut deeper than weapons.
Already enraged, the Third Mizukage went berserk at Chizan's taunts.
But he couldn't curse back—the disappearing air left him struggling even to breathe. How could he shout?
He couldn't voice his curses, but he could still scream them in his heart.
"Damned brat! I don't believe this! My chakra! My Water Style!"
"Water Dragon Bullet! Great Waterfall Technique! Water Dragon Dance!"
No matter what he screamed inside, Gekko Chizan couldn't hear him.
But the system could.
[Ding! Host's shameless tactics have enraged the Third Mizukage. He wants to curse you but cannot! He wants to break free but lacks the strength! Driven into a berserk state, he has cursed you countless times in his heart. Special reward granted: Water Style Mastery (Third Mizukage's version).]
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