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Tobirama had already made a name for himself during the Warring States period. Even Kakuzu had heard of his reputation. Although he had never witnessed Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Technique firsthand, he had heard about it. Now, upon seeing Kazekaze, he naturally linked the two together.
At the same time, Kakuzu's heart was once again shaken by Kazekaze. He... Is just a seven-year-old kid, right? To have mastered so many astonishing ninjutsu at just seven years old, how terrifying is his talent? It's truly frightening.
'And his chakra, it's like it has no end... Is the combination of the Senju and Uzumaki clans really this terrifying?'
Kakuzu gazed at the night sky. As he fought with Kazekaze until now, night had completely fallen. However, Kakuzu was looking at the night sky not because he was moved by the scenery. But because... His meridians had all been severed by the energy storm created by Kazekaze's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken. Now, he couldn't even lift his fingers. Lying flat on the cold ground, as soon as he opened his eyes, all he could see was the night sky. Unable to move. This also meant that Kakuzu was completely finished. Everything was over.
'Hashirama's grandson is truly a terrifying monster.' Kakuzu couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"What now?" Hiruzen looked at the incapacitated Kakuzu and asked Kazekaze. No matter what, Kazekaze was their captain. The final decision should be in Kazekaze's hands.
"What to do, huh." Kazekaze examined Kakuzu. To be honest, Kakuzu was indeed a pitiful person. But being hit at close range by the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, all his meridians were severed by the Wind Release. The only reason he's still alive is that he has a heart with the Wind Release attribute. When attacked by the energy storm, it forcibly saved his life. But if left unattended, Kakuzu would eventually die. It's just a matter of time.
Thinking of this, Kazekaze took a step forward and walked towards Kakuzu. Hiruzen and the others exchanged glances, then chose to follow. In no time, Kazekaze reached Kakuzu's side and squatted down. He looked at Kakuzu and slowly spoke, "Do you have anything else to say, Kakuzu?"
Kazekaze is a transmigrator. Before transmigrating, he was very fond of Naruto. Especially the members of the Akatsuki organization. Each one had a distinct personality. Including Kakuzu and Hidan. However, not to mention that he was already unlikely to survive. Kazekaze really couldn't think of any benefit to himself if Kakuzu continued to live. Join the Hidden Leaf Village? Even if he joined, he probably wouldn't be sincere. Moreover... Letting a guy who can survive by replacing hearts run free. Who knows what trouble he might cause in the future. After thinking it over, it was better to deal with Kakuzu here directly. Of course. Before taking down Kakuzu, Kazekaze was still kind enough to let him settle his affairs.
"Name."
Kakuzu continued to look at the night sky. It wasn't that he was indifferent, but he couldn't even do something as simple as turning his neck. Currently, Kakuzu was like a paralyzed person. In reality, Kakuzu himself understood. This time, he wouldn't see the sun of tomorrow. But before dying, he really wanted to know Kazekaze's name. After all, he was the ninja who defeated him.
Seeing this, Kazekaze sat cross-legged and spoke in a low voice, "Kazekaze."
"Kazekaze, huh." Kakuzu murmured the name, adding Hashirama's surname. That would be Senju Kazekaze. What a... Nice name. Dying at Kazekaze's hands, he really had no complaints. His strength was incredibly powerful. Even if they fought again, the result would be the same. As a ninja who had walked through the Warring States period, it was time to rest.
"I've remembered your name, but... I have something I want to ask you. The ninjutsu you just used, what exactly was it?"
Kakuzu wanted to confirm if that ninjutsu was the Flying Thunder God Technique.
"The Flying Thunder God Technique, it was originally invented by my second grandfather, Senju Tobirama, and now I've learned it. As for the Flying Thunder God's formula, it was left on you from the beginning."
From the beginning? Kakuzu's eyes widened as he recalled. When he charged at Kazekaze, not only did he touch his fist, but he also got kicked by him. At that time, he had close contact with Kazekaze's body. So that's when it happened? Kakuzu suddenly realized. He understood why Kazekaze could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear directly in front of him. So that's how it was. This guy... Not only had great strength but also a clever mind. Surely, in the future ninja world, Kazekaze's name would be remembered. No, maybe he would be the ninja who ushers in a new era. Pushing Hashirama's Hidden Leaf Village to its peak.
Hiruzen and the others exchanged glances. They didn't expect that at that time, Kazekaze had already left the Flying Thunder God formula on Kakuzu. In other words, Kakuzu could never escape Kazekaze's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken from the start.
"Kazekaze is truly terrifying," Hiruzen sighed again. Fortunately, he was Kazekaze's ally and not his enemy. Not only in ninjutsu but also in intelligence and strategy, he felt inferior. He even felt a bit sympathetic towards Kakuzu. Why didn't you just leave peacefully? Why provoke him?
However, Kakuzu wasn't hysterical, nor was he angry. On the contrary, his emotions were very calm. As if he had accepted his fate. In fact, the reason Kakuzu viewed life and death so lightly. Was because he felt he should have died long ago. The Warring States period. Assassinating Hashirama. Severely punished by Takigakure. Every time, he narrowly escaped death. Now dying at Kazekaze's hands, he had no regrets. If he had to say something. It would probably be that he couldn't witness Kazekaze's future.
"By the way..." Kakuzu seemed to suddenly remember something and added to Kazekaze. "Kid, no, Kazekaze... When you complete your mission and return to the Hidden Leaf Village, when you see that First Hokage guy. Help me deliver a message to him."
Kakuzu's lips curled up as he recalled the ninja who spared him once. For Senju Hashirama, he still held respect in his heart.
"What message?" Kazekaze asked casually.
"He has a fine grandson."
After saying that, Kakuzu slowly closed his eyes. The earlier Wind Release: Rasenshuriken had destroyed four of his hearts. Now only one Wind Release heart remained. It was time to let it stop beating.
Seeing this, Kazekaze didn't hesitate, directly using the Rasengan to strike Kakuzu's last heart. Then he said, "I understand, Kakuzu, I will deliver your last message to my grandfather Hashirama. Farewell, Kakuzu."