Isamu didn't know that so many people were talking about him. At this moment, he led the group across the sea into the Land of Water.
"I've never been to the Land of Water before. I didn't expect the air here to be this damp. My clothes are already soaked—this feels awful."
He didn't launch an attack on the Hidden Mist Village right away. Instead, he found a spot and started a fire.
"This damn place is cold and damp. Don't the Kirigakure shinobi get sick living here?"
"I seriously don't get what's good about this place. Why would they build a village here? The Land of Fire is way better—the climate and environment are perfect."
As he spoke, Isamu couldn't help but think about the Land of Fire… and his beautiful wife waiting at home.
"I've been away for so many days. I wonder if Tsunade misses me. Forget it—finish the mission quickly and leave this miserable place."
After drying his clothes, Isamu used space-time movement and instantly appeared at the entrance of the Hidden Mist Village.
"Surrounded by the sea and no city walls… that's sloppy. Aren't they worried about attacks? Though honestly, who would even bother invading this place?"
Looking at the mist-covered village, Isamu felt nothing but disdain.
After that, he released Zhan and the others.
"Achoo! What kind of place is this? It's so damp!" Zhan sneezed the moment he appeared.
"Where else? Hidden Mist Village, Land of Water," Isamu said casually.
"Mist and water everywhere… can people really live here?" Zhan looked around in disbelief.
"Listen to yourself. The Kirigakure live here just fine. We're just not used to it," Isamu replied, glancing at him sideways.
"Tch, I still prefer the Land of Fire. Let's finish this quickly and leave," Zhan muttered.
"Then stop talking nonsense and get ready. Since there are no walls, aim for the Mizukage Building over there."
Isamu pointed into the distance.
"Roar!!!"
Zhan transformed into a miniature Nine-Tailed form. This time, only he transformed—the others stayed put.
Opening his mouth, Zhan condensed a Tailed Beast Ball.
Swoosh!
The attack flew forward, passing over the Mizukage Building and striking the structures behind it.
Boom!
An explosion echoed throughout the village. Alarms blared. Civilians fled toward shelters while Kirigakure shinobi mobilized.
Inside the Mizukage Building, the Third Mizukage, Hozuki Eiji, rushed out.
He immediately realized the attack had been aimed at the building—it had just barely missed.
"Who dares attack the Hidden Mist Village?!"
Seeing the building untouched, Isamu clicked his tongue.
"What a pity. If that had hit and injured the Mizukage, I wouldn't even need to declare war—they'd come after me themselves."
He turned and smacked Zhan lightly.
"Zhan! You actually missed? The target was right there! Focus and hit it properly this time!"
Zhan condensed another Tailed Beast Ball, locking onto the Mizukage Building.
Swoosh! Boom!!!
This time, it hit directly.
The entire Mizukage Building collapsed with a thunderous crash.
"Hahaha! Nice one, Zhan! The Mizukage must be furious now!"
Zhan grinned.
"…Don't smile like that," Isamu said, turning away. "In that form, it's honestly kind of terrifying."
"...Ow."
Zhan lowered his head, looking wronged.
At that moment, Hozuki Eiji had just stepped outside—only to watch his building collapse behind him.
His face twisted with rage.
"Whoever did this… I'll tear them apart! Kirigakure shinobi, follow me!"
Leading a large force, he rushed toward Isamu.
"Everyone step back and stay alert. A large group is coming," Isamu said calmly.
This time, he would act personally.
Soon, Hozuki Eiji arrived with his forces. His eyes locked onto Isamu immediately.
"You're the ones who attacked the Hidden Mist Village?"
"Would you believe me if I said no?" Isamu shrugged.
"Brat, you're courting death!"
Without hesitation, Hozuki Eiji formed hand seals.
"Water Release: Water Ball Technique!"
Clusters of water spheres formed and shot toward Isamu.
"Heh. You're really using something like that?"
Isamu quickly formed seals.
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"
A flaming dragon surged forward, colliding with the water attacks.
Boom!
Steam exploded outward, filling the battlefield with dense mist.
Using the cover, Isamu leapt into the air.
"Fire Release: Multiple Great Fireball Technique!"
Fireballs rained down into the mist.
Landing smoothly, Isamu activated his Sharingan and prepared to move.
On the other side, Hozuki Eiji frowned.
"Wind Release! Blow the mist away!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
The mist began to clear—but the moment it did, Eiji's eyes widened.
Fireballs were descending from above.
"Not good! Defend!"
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
Layers of water barriers rose up.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The fireballs slammed into the defenses.
Just as Eiji thought they had held the line—
"AHHH!"
"Not good—he's inside!"
Taking advantage of the distraction, Isamu had already entered their ranks.
With a kunai in hand and Kamui activated, he phased in and out of existence, weaving through the battlefield.
One by one, Kirigakure shinobi fell.
"AHHH! This is a monster! A monster!"
The sheer unpredictability of Isamu's fighting style broke their morale.
Even from outside, the Uchiha clan members could tell what was happening.
They couldn't see clearly—but the screams said everything.
Isamu was cutting through them like a storm.