"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
In the back mountains, Mu was practicing Dust Release, and at the same time, he had summoned his clone.
Mu's goal was very clear.
That was to enable his clone to also use Dust Release.
He remembered that in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm, his clone could use Dust Release.
If his clone could also use Dust Release, his strength would at least increase by half.
He could cooperate with his main body to perform even more astonishing and heaven-defying maneuvers.
Whoosh!
An Iwagakure Anbu knelt semi-prostrate behind Mu.
"Lord Mu, urgent reports have arrived, from both Konoha and Hidden Mist!"
The Iwagakure Anbu knelt on the ground and spoke respectfully, while handing over the letters from Hidden Mist and Konoha.
"Oh?"
Mu's heart stirred, a little puzzled.
Why would these two Villages suddenly send him messages?
Mu quickly took them and began to read.
Upon reading them, he found that both Konoha and Hidden Mist had simultaneously sent requests for visiting delegations, planning to send representatives to Iwagakure for observation and study.
"Hiss, if that's the case, then let them come. It's a good opportunity to gather information on Konoha, using Tobirama's visit as an excuse."
Mu narrowed his eyes slightly.
According to his memory, Uchiha Madara would leave Konoha not long after the Village was founded. He wondered if Uchiha Madara had left Konoha yet.
Of course, for him, the more chaotic Konoha was, the better.
The more chaotic Konoha was, the more advantageous it would be for Iwagakure under his leadership.
"Hōzuki Gengetsu is also coming..."
Mu rubbed his forehead.
He wondered if this guy was coming because he wanted to fight him.
But this time, he shouldn't end up in a mutual kill with Hōzuki Gengetsu, right?
With the memories from the original work, he already understood Hōzuki Gengetsu's various techniques, and also knew the soft spot of Hōzuki Gengetsu's shell.
Now he also had Rasengan and combat experience.
His strength was currently superior to Hōzuki Gengetsu's.
"Then let them come."
Mu approved without hesitation.
A Few Days Later
Mu led his people to welcome the guests from Hidden Mist and Konoha.
Since both parties arrived at the same time, Mu didn't want to entertain them separately, so he simply integrated the two Villages together.
In the early morning, a large amount of morning mist rose at the entrance of Iwagakure.
"Why is there such thick fog so early in the morning...?"
Mu frowned slightly as he looked at the dense morning mist, then silently formed a hand seal.
"I wonder whether Hidden Mist or Konoha will arrive first..."
"It should be Konoha first. The distance between Iwagakure and Konoha is very close, and their territories also border each other..."
Just as Mu was pondering—
On the horizon, a team of people slowly appeared.
It was the people from Hidden Mist!
Mu immediately flew forward to greet them.
"Hahahaha, Baka~ Long time no see, I've missed you so much, Mu! I almost didn't recognize you!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu's arrogant and irritating voice rang out.
The next second—
A tall man with a yellow pompadour, a small mustache, and wearing a high-collared trench coat appeared.
"Baka~ You guy, an old friend has arrived and you don't even smile. It's as if we have a life-and-death feud..."
Hōzuki Gengetsu grinned and put his arm around Mu, acting like they were "good brothers."
"Hōzuki Gengetsu, have some boundaries."
Mu's face was expressionless as he used the Body Flicker Technique to evade.
"Hahahaha, my apologies, my apologies. How are your injuries? Last time was an accident, you know, when my steam explodes, I can't control myself either."
Hōzuki Gengetsu said with an innocent expression, making various comical gestures as he spoke.
"Heh heh... I'm fine. Let's go. Senju Tobirama will also be here soon. I'll take you inside first."
Under the bandages, Mu's expression was hard to maintain.
He hadn't known how to describe this feeling from Hōzuki Gengetsu before.
Now, with that memory—
Mu named Hōzuki Gengetsu's feeling "Abstract."
Afterward, he led Hōzuki Gengetsu into the Village, leaving the other Iwagakure officials to continue waiting for Senju Tobirama.
"Hm, Iwagakure is doing quite well now. I remember last time I came, it was all just mud huts."
Hōzuki Gengetsu clasped his hands behind his head, looking around with a curious expression.
"Speaking of which, Mu, we've fought so many times—can you see through my techniques now?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu said with a teasing smile.
Just then—
Mu suddenly stopped.
He looked at the surrounding morning mist, frowning slightly.
Damn it, when did Iwagakure ever have such thick morning mist?
If this wasn't made by Hōzuki Gengetsu, I'll eat my hat!
"Hōzuki Gengetsu, don't you have anything to say?"
Mu glanced at Hōzuki Gengetsu from the corner of his eye.
"Oh, no, you Baka! If I hadn't reminded you, you probably wouldn't have even noticed!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu said with a playful grin.
Subsequently, Mu's surroundings drastically changed!
All the previous Iwagakure Village buildings turned into a mirage and disappeared, replaced by a forest!
"Hahahahaha, Mu! Long time no see, let's have an exhilarating battle!"
"I've been waiting for you to play a few rounds with me!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu's eyes burned with excitement as he shouted.
Mu's expression was hard to bear.
Damn it, is this guy really human?
Meeting him means a fun fight, right?!
He never had this feeling before, but ever since receiving those memories—
Mu truly felt that the people in this world were all so inexplicable!
First, Uchiha Madara inexplicably called him over for a beating, opening his Mangekyo Sharingan at the drop of a hat.
Now, it was Hōzuki Gengetsu fighting purely for the thrill of battle.
"Hey! Hōzuki Gengetsu, you're trying to provoke a war—"
"Water Release: Water Gun Technique!"
Before Mu could finish his sentence, a stream of water bullet projectiles directly swept towards him.
"You!"
Mu's face darkened, and he quickly formed hand seals.
"Earth Release: Earth Wall!"
A thick earth wall instantly rose, blocking the Water Gun Technique.
Water waves crashed against the earth wall, splashing large amounts of water.
"Hōzuki Gengetsu, you're really as impulsive as ever."
Mu shook his head helplessly, clapping his hands together.
"Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
A translucent white light shot out, blasting towards Hōzuki Gengetsu.
Hōzuki Gengetsu didn't even dodge, allowing Mu to hit him directly.
Boom!!
The powerful Dust Release explosion instantly obliterated the surroundings.
After the white light flashed—
Hōzuki Gengetsu reappeared from another location.
"Baka, Mu, you didn't forget that I can create mirages, did you?"
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu clapped his hands together, and a giant water dragon roared as it charged towards Mu.
"Heh heh..."
Mu's eyes narrowed, and he quickly formed hand seals.
An earth dragon rose from the ground and collided with the water dragon, canceling each other out.
At the same time—
Mu's clone was rapidly searching for the shell using its sensory abilities.
In fact, Mu's keen senses had already detected something was off when he saw the morning mist, so he had summoned his clone in advance.
With the original work's memories, Mu naturally knew to go after Hōzuki Gengetsu's shell first.
After a quick sensory search—
Mu immediately locked onto the clam's location.
"It's here after all..."
Mu quickly formed hand seals. His arm was covered in Earth Release: Rock Fist, and he plunged down fiercely!
"Nani!?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu's expression changed drastically.
This wasn't right?!
How did Mu get smarter!?
Before, he always relied on the mirage to make Mu run around in circles—yet now he found it so quickly!?
But…
Why didn't he use Dust Release?