Naruto: Aizen's Shadow in Konoha

Minato, even amidst his deadly efficiency, couldn't help but wince when he thought of Aizen's escalating state. "Troublesome as ever," he murmured to himself, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Alright, time to finish my part. Once the remaining Sand Shinobi elites are down, my task will be complete."

With a calm yet focused demeanor, Minato extended his sensory abilities to locate the remaining Jōnin-level ninjas within the Sand Shinobi army. His target locked, a flicker of excitement lit up his expression. In an instant, his figure vanished, leaving nothing but a faint trace of chakra in the air.

Meanwhile, Aizen's aura deepened, the faint blue glow around his body gradually darkening into a rich, almost electric blue hue. Around him, dozens of orb-like water spheres, each about the size of a clenched fist, began to materialize. These orbs exuded an intense, almost overwhelming chakra signature, their presence dominating the battlefield.

Rasa and Pakura stared in disbelief.

"How is he compressing water chakra to such an extreme degree?" Pakura whispered, her usually confident tone now edged with unease.

"I have no idea," Rasa replied, his voice tight with tension. "I've never seen water chakra manipulated like this before. Be on guard—those orbs aren't just decorative."

Aizen, floating effortlessly above the chaos, glanced down with a faint smirk. Their confusion and fear were almost amusing.

In truth, this new state of Aizen's—the Water Attribute Chakra Mode—was born out of experimentation and necessity. While his research into water molecules initially aimed to develop new flight capabilities, it inadvertently led to the creation of a groundbreaking form of combat enhancement.

Aizen's original flight technique relied on a Bleach-inspired Reishi Paving Method, akin to Rasa's use of a sand platform. However, this method had limitations, lacking the fluidity of true flight. Aizen's curiosity drove him to study the Light-Weight Rock Technique of Iwagakure, a jutsu that altered molecular structure to negate gravity.

With relentless experimentation, Aizen successfully adapted the principle to his Water Style chakra, creating not only a flight technique but also unlocking an unparalleled mastery of water chakra. This state enhanced his control over the water element to a molecular level, allowing him to forge chakra constructs of terrifying potency.

The glowing spheres orbiting Aizen—dubbed Water Jades—were the culmination of his efforts. These orbs contained water chakra compressed to an extraordinary degree, granting them devastating properties:

Chakra Erosion: Similar to the Cutting Rain technique, the Water Jades could dissolve chakra-based defenses and techniques upon contact. Each orb carried the destructive power of an S-rank ninjutsu, capable of delivering cataclysmic force when detonated. Aizen could manipulate their movements with surgical accuracy, ensuring no energy was wasted.

In many ways, the Water Jades mirrored the fabled Truth-Seeking Balls, albeit a more restrained version suited to Aizen's current level of power.

Aizen, with his mastery over the Water Style Chakra Mode, was now fully in control. His Water Jades, which were incredibly versatile and powerful, could be altered in ways that defied conventional ninja techniques. Not only could he manipulate the water's molecular structure to change its density and make it faster, but by lightening the water jades, Aizen's speed itself surged exponentially.

While the Thunder Attribute Chakra Mode amplified speed through sheer brute force, Aizen's Water Attribute Chakra Mode worked through the caster's skill. Similar to the Eight Gates, the stronger the user, the more potent the technique became. This gave Aizen a significant edge. With these water jades, he wasn't just manipulating water; he could perform complex Water Style ninjutsu, bending the very nature of water itself to his will.

Floating above his palm, several water jades began to form, their blue glow intensifying as Aizen prepared his attack. His calm demeanor was a stark contrast to the tense expressions of Rasa and Pakura, who stood frozen in shock, realizing the threat before them.

"Secret Art: Water Jade!"

With a flick of his hand, the water jades shot forward, cutting through the air with lightning speed. They were so fast that Rasa and Pakura barely had time to react.

"Magnet Style: Sand Gold Wall!" Rasa shouted, struggling to control the gold dust beneath his feet. He formed a semi-circular barrier of gold dust to shield himself and Pakura. Though the Cutting Rain technique could dissolve chakra, it required some time to take effect. He hoped that by using the sand to block the attack, they could buy enough time to counter.

But as soon as the water jades collided with the sand, Rasa's worst fears were realized. The chakra within the gold dust disappeared almost instantly, and the water jades, unhindered by the loss of chakra in the sand, pierced right through the defense.

"Not good! Pakura, hurry!" Rasa shouted, his face twisted in frustration and panic.

Aizen, with a mocking smirk, raised his hand and called out calmly, "Explosion!"

Rasa and Pakura, despite their best efforts to retreat, couldn't entirely escape the devastating effects of Aizen's attack. The explosion's shockwave caught them from over twenty meters away, sending them sprawling across the sand like broken dolls.

Coughing up blood, both Rasa and Pakura struggled to their feet, their bodies battered and bruised. The pain only seemed to ignite the fury within them, their bloodlust sharpening into a singular focus. Their crimson-stained eyes locked onto Aizen, who hovered smugly in the air, exuding an aura of calm superiority.

"Damn him!" Rasa growled through clenched teeth, his voice a mix of pain and rage.

Pakura, no less resolved, muttered, "We're not going down without a fight."

Ignoring their injuries, the two unleashed their ultimate techniques, pouring every ounce of chakra they had left into a last, desperate assault.

"Magnet Style: Gold Dust Imperial Funeral!" Rasa roared, summoning a colossal wave of gold dust that began to swirl and compress in the air, creating a shimmering, lethal force. Even as the relentless Cutting Rain dissolved his chakra-infused gold dust, Rasa refused to yield, forcing his reserves to their breaking point.

"Scorch Style: Steam Annihilation!" Pakura followed, conjuring a massive, superheated orb of molten fire. Her orange flames merged, intensifying into a fiery inferno so powerful that the very air around it seemed to warp and crackle under the heat. Despite the relentless rain that sapped her flames' potency, she held her ground, determined to land a decisive blow.

Hovering in the stormy sky, Aizen looked down at their efforts with an expression of detached amusement. His smirk widened as he casually ascended another hundred meters, his form bathed in the eerie blue glow of his Water Style Chakra Mode.

With a swift series of hand signs, Aizen intensified the downpour of Cutting Rain. The raindrops grew larger and heavier, cascading from the heavens with even greater force. The oppressive torrent struck the battlefield like a deluge, further weakening the already drained Rasa and Pakura.

The torrential rain was merciless. Under its relentless assault, the techniques of both Rasa and Pakura began to unravel. The gold dust dissolved into a harmless, inert heap, while the superheated orb of fire fizzled into nothingness. Their painstakingly crafted attacks were reduced to mere wisps of vapor and dust in moments.