"What was that just now..."


    "I don’t know..."


    "Aren’t you a Perception ninja?"


    "My perception was blocked, I don’t know..."


    "..."


    Tailed Beasts are a village’s strategic weapons!@@@@


    They are not easily sent into battle, and once they arrive on the battlefield, their destructive power is far beyond what Kage Level can compare to; numerous ordinary ninjas will be cut down like grass under the Tailed Beasts.


    And Hidden Mist Village has two of them!


    Initially, watching their own Jinchuriki being overpowered was somewhat frustrating for the ninjas of Hidden Mist Village.


    It was only after entering a complete form that they felt proud and relieved.


    But before they could even discuss their triumph, it all blew up in an instant? Did the Jinchuriki concede defeat willingly?


    What happened?


    Some people had already started cursing Kankitsu Yagura angrily.


    Just missing one tail doesn’t mean you can’t fight.


    But those ninjas who knew Kankitsu Yagura, such as Awabi, were frowning at this time.


    Although that kid looks young, he’s actually quite competitive.


    Being controlled by an Illusion Technique was something that had always bothered him.


    This time, representing the village, even if it was just a tentative exchange with a guest, it wasn’t like him to concede defeat unless he encountered some special situation...


    It wasn’t just him; Hozuki Gengetsu, who was always laughing and joking, the elder-looking Yagura’s mentor, and Mei Terumi were also frowning, pondering over something.


    And Tao Yu, having completed the sealing of the tail, said to Kankitsu Yagura with a smiling face,


    "Not at all, I was also going at full strength. Let’s call it a draw. You were hiding too deep inside, and even if I wanted to target you, it would be difficult to reach you."


    Tao Yu’s words made Kankitsu Yagura feel a little better, but as a former Fourth Mizukage, he still had his pride and shook his head,


    "Defeat is defeat. That strike was terrifying; it could truly harm a Tailed Beast. Is this the power of the outside world..."


    "The Abyss is endless and contains all creation; all sorts of abilities exist there. There are plenty I haven’t seen too. In fact, Mei Terumi also brought gun samples. You’ve seen them, far more powerful than this, and also within the reach of ordinary people..."


    Tao Yu, having obtained what he wanted, was very amiable, his expression shining with smiles.


    "Ah, Mr. Tao alone has made me realize how narrow my view has been."


    At this time, Hozuki Gengetsu also appeared nearby with a Body Flicker Technique, saying with his usual giggling expression,


    "Our guest is really amazing. I couldn’t make heads or tails of that strike just now. I thought your Ninjutsu was already strong, but sure enough, your own abilities are even stronger."


    "You’ve taught me as well. I can discuss these skills with you, so we can all improve together. However, the Second Hokage also saw that my Sealing Techniques have quite a few weaknesses, so I hope I can learn from your village’s sealing team."


    Tao Yu looked at Hozuki Gengetsu and proposed an exchange invitation.


    Previously, he had privately learned Mei Terumi’s skills as a reward for helping to save Marley together.


    This had been the situation for some time now. At first, Yagura was also present, but given his age, he couldn’t handle the energy consumption and had gone back to rest in the past few days.


    It could be said that this massive clash of information had been very helpful to both sides.


    During this time, Tao Yu, by relying on the strength of his Sealing Skill’s second deification, had also thoroughly and swiftly learned all of Hidden Mist Village’s Sealing Techniques.


    He also came to understand the Ice Seal used on Utakata and Kankitsu Yagura to seal their Tailed Beasts.


    It was not as advanced as the Five Elements Seal, similar to Hidden Lightning Village’s Iron Seal used on the Eight-Tails.


    It was a variation of the Water Sealing Techniques.


    However, Tao Yu felt that this was very useful for him.


    Because currently, the most suitable for bearing Sealing Techniques was the power on his shadow side.


    This Ice Seal would allow him to release it through his shadow.


    Once entangled by his shadow, there might even be an opportunity to use it directly in battle!


    Perhaps in terms of lethality, it doesn’t compare to Minor Three Combination and Yin-Yang Five Elements Divine Thunder, but without a doubt, it added breadth to his capabilities.


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    For instance, in situations where he needed to capture alive, it was much more practical than Minor Three Combination and such.


    Minor Three Combination and Yin-Yang Five Elements Divine Thunder, let alone capturing alive, couldn’t even leave a complete corpse behind.


    "Moreover, if I truly set my sights on the Tailed Beasts, this ability is indispensable."


    Tao Yu then turned his gaze towards Utakata, showing a somewhat mischievous smile,


    "Mr. Utakata, given our relationship, you wouldn’t mind if I borrowed a bit of the Six-Tails’ Chakra for research, would you?"


    Hidden Mist Village was not aware of the matter regarding the Ten-Tails.


    Now that both sides had come to understand each other deeply and were cooperatively engaged at such a level, making such a proactive suggestion wouldn’t cause much offense at all.


    Utakata had seen Tao Yu boldly snatch tails before and was mentally prepared for such a proposal.


    However, just as he showed a helpless smile and was about to agree, suddenly a seagull flew in through the window with a squawking sound.


    Tao Yu, having been here for so long, had come to understand that these seagulls were somewhat similar to Konoha’s Ninja Hawks.


    They were used for sending messages, and the urgent cries indicated a very pressing matter.


    At such a time...


    "It’s the Summoning Beasts at the northern outpost, there’s a situation at sea, very urgent."


    Hozuki Gengetsu’s face, previously all smiles, turned serious.


    "The north? It shouldn’t be those Titans."


    This northern point referred to the northern part of the Land of Water, unrelated to other fragments of the Abyss, but Tao Yu also simulated it in his mind and confirmed it was not the direction of the Colossal Titans.


    It must be trouble from other places, very likely from other fragments!


    Ninja are not weak, and for them to issue such an urgent warning, the situation must not be simple.


    The Land of Water was actually quite large, and it used to be somewhat easier to defend with the natural barrier of the ocean, but now, being surrounded by seas and located in the Abyss may not be a good thing after all...