Chapter 243: Injured
"Nice teamwork. I underestimated you."
The Third Mizukage stood up in the distance, casually brushing off non-existent dust from his clothes. His body was now completely wrapped in crimson Chakra.
"Nawaki, he's a Jinchūriki," Minato said, his heart sinking as his earlier suspicion was confirmed.
"Damn, what kind of luck is this?" Nawaki muttered, unable to hold back his frustration. His own family already had a Hokage who was a Jinchūriki, and now even the Third Mizukage turned out to be one.
He understood all too well how terrifying it was for someone of this level to wield the power of a Tailed Beast. If Tsunade were to strike him with such power, he doubted she would even need much effort.
Still, he had some hope—Samehada gave him the ability to fight back against this Jinchūriki.
"Nawaki, find a chance to absorb him," Minato said, his eyes catching the excited wriggling of Samehada in Nawaki's hands, its tongue extending eagerly.
"Hmm, Samehada seems very interested in this Chakra," Nawaki remarked, slinging the sword over his shoulder and glancing back.
Thanks to Nagato's efforts, the wounded were already recovering, and he was working hard to save the others. In this situation, though, only Nawaki and Minato could truly stand against the Mizukage.
Nawaki didn't expect or want the others to step in—they would only become liabilities in a battle of this level.
"Let me see what other tricks you haven't used," the Third Mizukage said, his tone calm.