Forbidden Jutsu.
Moreover, a Genjutsu.
In just an instant, the world before Sora was enveloped by the purest blackness. As far as the eye could see, thick, dark light surged, not a single trace of brightness visible.
Vision, direction, sensation...
Everything was altered by the power of Chakra. This was a Genjutsu targeted against the Uchiha clan, a black illusion hell from which even the Three-Tomoe Sharingan could not escape.
"Bringer-of-Darkness Technique?"
Sora's expression remained unchanged. He had originally had some doubts about the Third Mizukage being controlled by Madara, but with the appearance of this Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, he was now certain.
Developed by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, and recorded in Konoha's Scroll of Seals, it was unlikely that this obscure Third Mizukage of the village had the ability to obtain a Konoha's Forbidden Jutsu of this level.
'The person behind him was indeed Uchiha Madara, then.'
Sora raised his hand.
His finger lightly tapped the dark void. Immediately, a large amount of Reiatsu surged forth. Silver light emanated from his body like blades, instantly tearing that dark curtain to shreds.
Hum...
With a surge of Reiatsu, the darkness crumbled.
Using the power of Blut Vene, Sora directly broke the chakra cycle, forcibly dispelling the confinement of the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique.
'Chakra is truly a rather marvelous energy. It not only possesses the power of creation and destruction but can also alter human perception and affect the soul...'
Sora showed a thoughtful expression. He had always felt that the development of Chakra in this world was incomplete, with much potential left untapped.
For example...
Sora had a crazy hypothesis in his heart: Could the very root of this world be composed of Chakra?
To be more specific, just like this Bringer-of-Darkness Techniquecan affect a person's mental will and create a pure world of darkness, Jiraiya can use Chakra to create sticky oil for his Great Flame Bullet Technique.
Other ordinary Ninjas can also use Chakra to create water, wind, lightning, soil, rocks, and so on.
Then, extending this further, if one mastered basic construction molds similar to hand seals, could they directly use Chakra to create more advanced entities, like the Byakugan, Sharingan, Rinnegan from Kekkei Genkai...
And going even further, could Chakra be used as a raw material, converted into Reishi, and then used to create pure soul entities similar to Shinigami?
'It seems...'
'There is great potential.'
Sora's eyes lit up slightly. He remembered that Konoha's Kato Dan had a Forbidden Jutsu called [Spirit Transformation Technique]. Conceptually, the state of existence after that transformation shared similarities with the spiritual bodies of Shinigami.
As he pondered, the darkness before his eyes receded, revealing once again the spacious, bright Mizukage's office.
Silent footsteps also approached from behind.
At this moment, the Third Mizukage, his right hand hidden beneath his sleeve, raised it, holding a black, sharp kunai, and stabbed fiercely towards Sora's back.
Boom!
A loud noise rang.
Then, the Third Mizukage, who had launched the sneak attack from behind, was sent flying back like a cannonball. He smashed through the office door and was embedded directly into the corridor wall.
Rumble!
With that single strike, the entire building shook and rumbled from the terrifying force.
"What?"
"Mizukage-sama!!!"
The Anbu Commander hidden in the shadows cried out in shock: "Yuki Sora, have you gone mad? Do you intend to publicly assassinate Mizukage-sama and launch an armed coup to seize power!??"
Amidst the horrified and astonished roars, several masked Kirigakure's Anbu flickered into existence next to the Third Mizukage embedded in the wall. They looked up at Sora standing steadfast in the office, their expressions beneath the masks becoming appalled and terrified.
'Coup?'
'Was Yuki Sora launching a coup to seize power!??'
In that instant, not just these few Kirigakure's Anbu, but even the Sensory Ninjas hidden in the shadows were all dumbfounded.
No one could understand why the originally amicable Third Mizukage and Sora had suddenly and inexplicably come to blows.
And judging by the situation, it was Sora who had struck, directly sending the Third Mizukage flying...
'God!'
'Great Lord!'
'This was simply too insane, like a dream. Could this Yuki Sora really be planning to publicly execute the Mizukage right inside the Mizukage Building!?'
'Holy crap!!!'
Petrified.
Stupefied.
Terrified.
Even in the Village of the Bloody Mist, where challenging and overthrowing one's superiors was quite prevalent, such a treasonous event had never occurred before!
An assassination in secret was one thing, as many might just pretend not to know. But to strike directly in the Mizukage Building, in full view of everyone... this was tearing off all pretenses!!!!
Clang clang clang!
The Anbu's members loyal to the Third Mizukage all drew their swords without hesitation. They formed a defensive formation in front of the Third Mizukage, each glaring furiously at Sora not far away.
"Draw swords!"
"Protect the Mizukage-sama!"
"Yuki Sora, how dare you publicly attempt to assassinate Mizukage-sama! Even if you are the village's hero, this is absolutely unforgivable! To try and seize power through a coup... your name will be forever nailed to Kirigakure's pillar of shame!"
"Bastard! Attacking the Mizukage is the crime of treason! You will pay the price for this! Not only you, but the entire Yuki clan will also pay the price!!!"
Countless indignant and murderous gazes focused on Sora. These Anbu were the Third Mizukage's die-hard loyalists, Kirigakure's final reserve strength.
They were fearless. Even facing Ninjas like Hashirama or Madara, they would not hesitate to fight, sacrificing their lives for the village.
Watching the Anbu's members gathering around him, the Third Mizukage also stood up from the rubble of the wall. A trace of indescribable mocking smile flashed in his eyes as he looked disdainfully at Sora not far away, as if challenging Sora's authority.
It was as if he was provocatively and silently asking:
'You dare to kill!?'
'Now, you still dare?'
The next instant, Sora's figure vanished from its spot. When he reappeared, he was already amidst the crowd of the Third Mizukage's direct Anbu.
"You..."
"Watch out!"
"He's here!"
Before the Anbu's warning shouts could even finish, a burst of blood light exploded among the group.
Strike, seize the sword.
Abruptly, one Anbu's Jonin found his neck grabbed by Sora. Using the sword in his hand, Sora pierced through the man's collarbone, nailing him alive to the wall behind him.
Thud!
Squelch!
The sword pierced through body and wall in succession, causing blood to splatter, merging with the grey wall.