In the competition for the position of Second Mizukage.
As a Guard of Byakuren to the First Mizukage, the Third Mizukage, who qualified for the First Five Kage Summit, lost to a man with a small mustache.
In The Hidden Mist Village, seniority is almost irrelevant; on this isolated island, strength is paramount!
No matter how impulsive and battle-hungry Hozuki Gengetsu is, as long as he wins, he becomes the Second Mizukage…
Much like the Hidden Mist version of Shimura Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Mizukage lived under his shadow until Hozuki Gengetsu perished alongside Mu, allowing him to rise in rank.
In other words, he was slightly better than Shimura Danzo but still never defeated Hozuki Gengetsu in direct confrontation in his lifetime.
So, when his Ice Release pierced through Aomi's mirage, he immediately recognized the technique…
Demonic Illusion: Steaming Multistoried Building!
He was all too familiar with it…
Using the principles of light refraction and reflection to create mirages, it's not an ordinary Genjutsu but simulates physical phenomena, making it extremely difficult to detect.
Unless one possesses very strong perception abilities, able to directly sense the chakra that the user deliberately hides, like the Kagura Heart Eye…
In the original timeline, Gaara managed to locate Hozuki Gengetsu's summon Ohamaguri in the desert by using fine sand to cover the entire battlefield, thereby breaking this Jutsu.
Senju Tobirama's expression was somewhat unnatural; he never expected Aomi to mimic Hozuki Gengetsu's signature technique from his scant words.
The most terrifying part is, Aomi accomplished it without the aid of a summoned beast, instead creating the mirage himself…
Even Hozuki Gengetsu needed a great deal of energy to maintain the mirage, which left him unable to fight, requiring a summoned beast to help relieve some of the pressure.
But Senju Tobirama knew, Aomi is a ninja capable of multitasking with Jutsu release…
Even with the aggressive Lightning Release Chakra Mode and the meticulous control needed for Medical Ninjutsu, he can jarringly use both simultaneously.
Thus, Aomi essentially elevated this Jutsu to Human and Mirage Unity!
"According to the records, Hozuki Gengetsu and Second Tsuchikage Mu were lifelong rivals, and his Demonic Illusion: Steaming Multistoried Building Jutsu corresponds to Mu's Invisibility Ninjutsu, right?"
Aomi sought confirmation from Senju Tobirama: "The Steaming Danger Jutsu should correspond to the destructive power of Dust Release."
Senju Tobirama nodded and sighed.
The second Kage of each of the Five Great Hidden Villages were all adept at creating their own Jutsu and styles.
Not only did Senju Tobirama leave behind many Kinjutsu, Mu developed Dust Release, Hozuki Gengetsu had Hidden Release, the Second Kazekage created Puppetry, and the Second Raikage developed the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, laying the groundwork for the future development of their villages.
Though Senju Tobirama shone brightly as a star, other heroes still had their dazzling brilliance.
"That fellow Mu had an Invisibility Ninjutsu called Mujin Meisai, which could cloak his chakra and enter an invisible state, hence being called the Invisible Man…"
Senju Tobirama rubbed his temples, recalling those old rivals gave him a headache:
"He also had the troublesome Splitting Jutsu, was a perception ninja, and mastered flying Earth Release Jutsu and Dust Release. In short, he was a vexing enemy. Had Hozuki Gengetsu not perished with him, the outcome of the First Ninja World War might have changed significantly…"
Aomi fell into deep thought and after a long time, slowly said:
"So, with Mu's Mujin Meisai combined with Hozuki Gengetsu's Demonic Illusion: Steaming Multistoried Building, while hiding chakra and achieving physical invisibility, won't it be impossible for anyone to find my trace on the battlefield?"
"Tobirama, haven't you noticed that many rival Jutsu in the Ninja World actually complement each other, and when combined, their power exponentially increases, like with you and Uchiha Izuna…"
The first part of Aomi's words made Senju Tobirama nod slightly.
If Aomi can truly grasp Mu's Jutsu, he will become an invisible ninja undetectable by anyone…
The theory of rivalry complementation, Senju Tobirama was about to acknowledge it when he heard Uchiha Izuna being mentioned, causing his face to darken.
Complement with that bastard?
Clearly, he is stronger than Uchiha Izuna in every way!
Though the Sharingan's applications are endless and perfectly complement research and the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, ignoring the facts, there's no complementation!
"Aomi, are you planning to master the Jutsu of the entire Ninja World?"
Considering Aomi's talent, Senju Tobirama grew increasingly alarmed.
It seems that since that rampage, any Jutsu Aomi sees, whether Kekkei Genkai or Secret Technique, he can master them effortlessly.
In the battles of yesteryear, those troublesome old foes gradually became nourishment for Aomi.
"If possible, I'll give it a try…"
Aomi, recalling the Mount Myoboku Oil-type Ninjutsu once used by Jiraiya, formed seals and said:
"Like if I use this technique to kill the Third Mizukage, the hostility from those ninja from The Hidden Mist Village towards me would lessen, wouldn't it?"
"After all, war and killing are just means to achieve peace, you know me…"
Standing not far behind the Third Mizukage, Aomi manipulated the oil and water created from chakra, summoning a giant puppet…