Seeing Mirai Uchiha standing before them, Kakuzu and Hidan both wore grim expressions.
As top-tier warriors, they hadn't even sensed when Mirai had arrived behind them.
If he had chosen to launch a sneak attack, they probably would've already paid the price.
"How's that sour look?"
Didn't you two seem confident in your little chat just now?
Mirai spoke indifferently, casually resting his right hand on the hilt of his sword.
In an instant, both Kakuzu and Hidan sprang backward several paces, weapons drawn and defensive stances assumed.
It was only when they saw Mirai hadn't moved at all that they realized they'd overreacted.
Coming to this realization, the two calmed their emotions.
They'd indeed been startled by Mirai's sudden appearance, but once they regained their composure, that fear completely disappeared.
After all, they were the immortal duo.
With immortality on their side, there was no need to fear even the strongest enemies.
Kakuzu skillfully sealed the money into a scroll before solemnly telling Hidan, "Hidan, you go first."
Hidan possessed an [Immortal Body] with bizarre abilities.
Whether gathering intel through provocative methods or eliminating enemies via sacrificial rituals, he was the ideal choice.
He would provide backup by launching ranged attacks or reattaching Hidan's limbs when necessary.
This was the seamless coordination they had gradually perfected since becoming partners.
Hidan stepped forward a few paces, wearing a mad grin, "I've been dying to offer this bastard as a sacrifice to the evil god."
"Finally got my chance today, hahahaha..."
With that, he charged at Mirai, swinging his Shinigami scythe.
Meanwhile, Kakuzu kept his eyes locked ahead, ready to find Mirai's weaknesses.
"So you're not both coming at once?"
"Guess I'm underestimated."
Mirai seemed unaware of Hidan charging straight at him, still standing in place maintaining his original posture.
In the blink of an eye, Hidan reached Mirai's side, shouting, "Obey and sacrifice your body to the evil god!"
The gleaming scythe, combined with Hidan's ferocious expression and maniacal laughter, was genuinely terrifying.
"Here we go!"
Kakuzu couldn't help tightening his fists.
The new strongest in the ninja world, the first ninja to conquer all Five Great Countries...
Mirai Uchiha, show me just how powerful you really are!
"As Hidan came roaring straight at him, Mirai simply let out a cold snort."
In the next instant, Hidan's entire body seemed to go into a trance before collapsing directly onto the ground.
Mirai Uchiha pointed a finger, and several Black Receivers instantly pierced Hidan's body, pinning him firmly to the ground.
"What?!"
"How is this possible...?"
Seeing this scene, Kakuzu felt a cold sweat trickling down his forehead.
Although Hidan didn't know any ninjutsu techniques, his taijutsu and bizarre abilities were enough to earn him recognition as an S-rank ninja.
But how could he be taken down so easily?
"It's genjutsu..."
In the blink of an eye, Kakuzu already figured out what had just happened.
Only the Uchiha Clan's genjutsu could have incapacitated someone as strong as Hidan so quickly.
Hidan was simply too careless.
"Next, it's your turn."
Without even glancing at Hidan, Mirai Uchiha fixed his gaze directly on Kakuzu.
Feeling Mirai's gaze, Kakuzu snorted coldly, "I'm not some fool like Hidan."
"The Uchiha Clan's much-vaunted genjutsu has absolutely no effect on me."
"Since you're a Konoha ninja, you should've heard of me."
"I am Kakuzu of Takigakure, the man who assassinated the First Hokage!"
For others, the Uchiha's genjutsu might indeed be troublesome. But for him, who possessed Earth Grudge Fear, genjutsu was completely ineffective.
Each of his five hearts could interfere with chakra flow throughout his body, allowing him to break free from genjutsu instantly.
Looking at Kakuzu's smug expression, Mirai couldn't help arching an eyebrow: "Firing a shuriken from 800 li (approximately 250 miles) away also counts as an assassination?"
Startled, Kakuzu asked, "What did you say?"
Mirai chuckled, "Other than that method, I really can't think of another way for you to have survived Hashirama Senju's hands."
Only then did Kakuzu realize Mirai was mocking him, causing fury to rise in his heart.
Surviving an assassination attempt on Hashirama Senju and escaping unscathed was one of the few memorable achievements in his long life.
How dare this brat Mirai Uchiha dare mock him like this!
However, Kakuzu quickly calmed himself.
He stared at Mirai coldly and said, "Mirai Uchiha, if you think provoking anger in me with such methods is wise, then you're gravely mistaken."
"I've lived from the time of Hashirama Senju until now. I won't fall for such childish tricks."
Mirai Uchiha chuckled lightly after hearing Kakuzu's words, "No, no, no. I'm simply stating my interpretation of the facts. I have no intention of provoking you at all. After all…"
"In my eyes, you're no different from Hidan lying on the ground right now."
Kakuzu let out a soft grunt and swiftly removed his long robe. "Are you saying that you could defeat me instantly just like you defeated Hidan?"
"Don't make me laugh! What a daydream!"
Mirai Uchiha's lips curled upward slightly. "Whether it's a daydream or not, you'll find out soon enough."
Puchi!
Kakuzu's pupils suddenly constricted, his pair of glowing green eyes filled with disbelief.
He looked down and saw that all four hearts inside his body had been destroyed in an instant.
"You… You… You…"
"How exactly did you do it?"
Kakuzu stared at Mirai Uchiha in disbelief, his voice trembling.
After living for such a long time, this was the first moment he had ever felt so close to true death.
He hadn't been caught in any genjutsu, yet he hadn't even noticed how Mirai Uchiha had attacked.
In an instant, all four of his hearts were destroyed with pinpoint accuracy. Could it be that Mirai Uchiha already knew about his physical condition?
Even if that were the case, how had he managed to act?
Cold sweat dripped from Kakuzu's entire body.
If he couldn't figure it out, his final heart would surely be destroyed by Mirai Uchiha using the same method.
At that point, his true death would arrive…
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully obtaining the reward: Earth Release: Earth Spear.]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully obtaining the reward: +1 Chakra!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully obtaining the reward: Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation.]
[Ding! Congratulations, Master, for successfully obtaining the reward: +1 Physique!]
Hearing the system notification sounds echoing in his mind, Mirai Uchiha rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
Each heart represented a life?
That makes sense!
Thinking about it, Mirai Uchiha retracted the shadow clone and walked toward Kakuzu, looking down at him from above. "Kakuzu, do you believe what I said earlier now?"
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