Chapter 599: Rare Genius

Coulson and Kabuto hadn't yet reached Isabella Street when they heard the sounds of intense battle from a nearby street.

Just as Coulson was about to drive closer, Kabuto shouted, "Coulson, stop the car."

"Stop?"

Coulson hit the brakes, bringing the car to a stop. He asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

"If we drive straight into the battle, we might get torn apart by the shockwaves of their jutsu before we even get close."

Hearing Kabuto's warning, Coulson broke into a cold sweat, realizing the danger of recklessly approaching a fight involving powerful ninjas.

"Thank you for the warning, Kabuto. You just saved my life."

Coulson parked the car on the side of the road, then followed Kabuto up to the rooftop of a nearby building. They planned to observe the battle from a safe distance instead of getting too close.

...

Isabella Street-

Haku used his Ice Release to trap Jirobo and Tayuya. Even in her second state, Tayuya couldn't break through Haku's ice.

Ao had an even easier time. With his Byakugan's 360-degree vision, Kidomaru couldn't land a hit, even in his second state.

Ao occasionally glanced at Haku to ensure he was ready to assist if needed. Unlike Neji's Byakugan, Ao's didn't have any blind spot.

Meanwhile, in the battle between Mei Terumi and Kimimaro, Mei formed hand signs as Kimimaro charged at her.

"Water Release: Water Bullet Rain!"

Water elements gathered in the air, forming a massive cube of water above Mei's head. From this cube, half-meter-sized water bullets shot out at high speed, hitting Kimimaro.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

However, the water bullets, powerful enough to turn a person into pulp, didn't harm Kimimaro at all. A layer of bone membrane grew from his body, protecting him.

Seeing this, Mei Terumi's satisfaction grew. Only such a formidable Dead Bone Pulse user was worth her efforts.

She quickly formed more hand signs, causing water to gather at Kimimaro's feet, binding him.

"Little boy, come with the Mizukage."

As she spoke, Mei formed a water whip in her hand. She lashed out, wrapping it around Kimimaro, intending to pull him closer.

Just as Kimimaro was about to be captured, the Cursed Seal of Earth on his chest activated, covering his body with a layer of bone armor. He broke free from Mei's water whip.

In that moment, Kimimaro's aura reached the level of an elite jounin. Mei, instead of being worried, was even more pleased with his transformation.

Kimimaro's body sprouted numerous bone spikes. He lunged at Mei, the spikes extending to attack her.

"Lava Release: Skilled Mist Technique!"

Facing the charging Kimimaro, Mei remained calm. She extended her hand and gently exhaled a mist.

In an instant, both Kimimaro and Mei Terumi were enveloped by the mist, with Mei becoming invisible within it.

Kimimaro's attack missed, and the next second his face changed color. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and the previously indestructible bone spikes on his body softened, beginning to melt and crack from the high-temperature mist.

This particular technique of Mei Terumi was capable of melting even the first stage of Uchiha Sasuke's Susanoo. Kimimaro's Dead Bone Pulse was no match for it.

...

On the rooftop of a building a kilometer away, Coulson and Kabuto were lying flat, observing the battle through binoculars.

"My God, Kimimaro from the Sound Village is completely outmatched, continuously being suppressed by the Mizukage."

"Even against S-class rogue ninja Hidan, he managed to hold his ground and even easily restrain him," Coulson noted in surprise.

Kabuto glanced at Coulson and calmly explained, "Coulson, they're both kage-level powerhouses, but one is the shadow of a village while the other is just a rogue ninja from a small village. They can't be compared on the same level."

"Unless something unexpected happens, the winner of this fight will undoubtedly be Mizukage Mei Terumi."

Hearing Kabuto's words, Coulson sighed, "It looks like the Sound Village's dimensional transportation array is about to fall into the hands of the Hidden Mist."

"Kabuto, do you think the Mizukage will kill Kimimaro?"

Kabuto shook his head, "I don't know, but I remember that Kimimaro is a member of the Kaguya clan."

"The Hidden Mist used to have many bloodline limit clans, and I recall that one of them was the Kaguya clan."

"Maybe the Mizukage won't kill him."

Puzzled, Coulson asked, "If the Kaguya clan is a bloodline limit clan of the Hidden Mist, why is Kimimaro a jonin of the Sound Village?"

Kabuto shook his head, "That, I don't know. I've only heard of these famous bloodline limit clans because their legends are widespread in the ninja world. But the specific reasons are beyond what a wandering ninja like me could find out."

Coulson nodded, agreeing with Kabuto's words. Such secrets were indeed beyond his reach.

"Coulson, what are your plans afterward?"

"Let's wait. Wait for the battle to end and handle the aftermath."

As the battle continued, some nearby civilians came out due to the commotion but were swept away by the shockwaves of the fight. Many nearby shops were destroyed, and the ground was riddled with craters.

Some people hiding in their houses had already called the police, while some daring individuals took out their phones to record the scene, intending to post it on their Twitter accounts.

At this moment, enraged by Mei Terumi's Boil Release, Kimimaro clenched his fists and let out a furious roar:

"Ahhh!"

A red light burst from Kimimaro's body as he entered his second state.

At this moment, Kimimaro's aura reached the level of a quasi-Kage, transforming into a dragon-like humanoid form with a long tail.

Without the burden of his bloodline disease, Kimimaro, even at the quasi-Kage level, was unafraid of Kage-level opponents.

He even had the potential to fight them to the death. However, his opponent was none other than Mizukage Mei Terumi.

Among the ninjas under Charles, Mei Terumi was undoubtedly the strongest. Even the legendary Sannin like Tsunade were no match for her.

Mei Terumi watched Kimimaro's transformation with a slight frown, "This doesn't seem like a Dead Bone Pulse ability."

"It also looks ugly, but his strength has indeed increased significantly. A fifteen-year-old quasi-Kage level ninja—truly a rare genius."