Naruto: I Am Uchiha Sasuke!?

With a deafening crash, a massive, scale-covered tail slammed into the lake.

Blood quickly spread, dyeing the water crimson.

"ROAR!!"

Yagura's agonized bellow shook the air, his voice carrying waves of chakra-fueled fury.

The surface of the water surged violently!

"Now! Attack!"

Sasuke landed lightly on the water's surface, his Sharingan gleaming as he shouted the signal.

"Water Style: Water Formation Pillar!"

Terumi Mei formed hand seals in a flash. A giant sphere of water, like a meteor crashing down, blasted into Yagura with immense force!

"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet!"

The very next second, another surge of water coalesced into the shape of a massive dragon, its gaping maw snapping shut as it struck Yagura with brutal force!

Sasuke smirked as he rushed forward, skimming the water's surface.

"Perfect timing."

After enduring two consecutive powerful jutsu, Yagura wavered, his consciousness flickering. His full Tailed Beast transformation was forcibly interrupted!

"Ice Release: Hydrated Ice Prison!"

In an instant, Sasuke's chakra surged, freezing the surrounding water into a massive ice coffin, sealing Yagura within.

"Hah…"

Sasuke let out a relieved breath, his lips curling into a grin.

"Got him!"

Terumi Mei's eyes sparkled with surprise as she leaped onto the frozen lake beside him.

"Ice Release? You little rascal, I didn't expect you to have such a rare Kekkei Genkai!" she teased, smiling as she examined the frozen Yagura.

"Heh, there's still a lot you don't know about me."

Sasuke leaned in, whispering smugly.

"Oh my, so mysterious," Terumi Mei chuckled.

Despite his young age, Sasuke wielded a terrifying array of abilities—Sharingan, Ice Release, Chidori—each a powerful bloodline limit or high-level technique.

Even among Kirigakure's so-called geniuses, few could compare.

"We actually captured the Mizukage…"

Ao rushed over, his face full of astonishment.

Meanwhile, outside the ice prison, the Kirigakure Anbu were in turmoil.

"Lord Yagura has been captured!"

"H-How is this possible?! He's a Jinchūriki!"

"Who is that Konoha brat?!"

As elite guards sworn to protect the Mizukage, they stood frozen in disbelief.

But then—

"Wait… something's wrong!"

One Anbu's voice trembled as his gaze locked onto Yagura's frozen form.

A terrifying chakra surged forth.

Yagura, motionless within the ice, suddenly pulsed with overwhelming Tailed Beast energy!

A deep, unfamiliar voice rumbled from his lips.

"Heh… how unexpected."

Sasuke's expression shifted.

"Everyone, retreat!!"

CRACK!

The next second, the ice coffin shattered into countless shards!

Yagura's blank eyes flickered with eerie light as his body slowly rose, shrouded in an ominous red chakra.

Ao's Byakugan flared as he studied Yagura's chakra network.

"…His body is being controlled! Who's behind this?!"

A chilling laugh escaped Yagura's lips.

"Foolish Mist shinobi… enjoy being a puppet a little longer."

Before anyone could react, Yagura's body rapidly expanded.

With a deafening roar, his transformation completed—

A hulking, spiked turtle with a thick shell loomed over the battlefield.

Three massive, jagged tails swayed behind him.

"The Three-Tails… he's completely transformed!"

Cold sweat beaded on Terumi Mei's forehead.

Ao clenched his fists.

"How do we even fight this monster?!"

Even veteran Jōnin struggled against Tailed Beasts. Against a fully manifested Three-Tails, their odds were abysmal.

ROOOAR!!

Three-Tails reared back, its monstrous chakra coalescing into a swirling sphere—

"A Tailed Beast Bomb!"

Ao's face paled.

If that attack landed, they would be obliterated.

"The situation's out of control! We need to retreat!"

Terumi Mei turned sharply to her fellow Mist ninja.

"Leave! Now!"

"But Lady Mei—"

"Shut up and go! That's an order!"

Despite their reluctance, the Mist ninja dove into the water, disappearing into the depths.

Terumi Mei turned back to Sasuke, her brow furrowed.

"And what about you, little rascal? Planning to die here with me?"

Sasuke smirked.

"You're staying, so why should I run?"

She blinked in surprise.

"Besides… tailed beasts aren't invincible."

He raised his hand, forming a quick sequence of hand seals.

"Create clones and scatter them!"

Terumi Mei's eyes widened before nodding.

In an instant, several Water Clones emerged, darting in all directions.

Three-Tails' massive eyes flickered in confusion, unable to distinguish between real and fake targets.

The Tailed Beast Bomb discharged—

BOOOOM!

The blast obliterated one of the clones, breaking the water prison barrier in the process.

The shockwave sent waves rippling across the lake, toppling trees along the shore.

Sasuke's Sharingan glowed ominously.

"Fire Style: Dragon Fire Jutsu!"

A scorching fire dragon erupted from his mouth, surging toward the Three-Tails with blistering heat!

BOOM!

Three-Tails swung its spiked tail, scattering the flames.

But the infused Fire Release energy lingered, causing its thick hide to smolder painfully.

"Kid, stop wasting chakra," Terumi Mei warned. "Basic Ninjutsu won't do much to a Tailed Beast."

"I know," Sasuke replied coolly. "We need something stronger."

"Then let me help. Lava Release: Acidic Globs!"

Terumi Mei spewed thick, corrosive lava onto Three-Tails.

Zzzzzt!!

The acid sizzled upon contact, melting parts of its hardened shell.

Three-Tails roared in pain, thrashing violently.

Each powerful attack shook the lake, sending waves crashing around them.

Ao wiped the sweat from his brow.

"If this keeps up, we're bound to get hit!"

Then—

RUMBLE!

Dark clouds gathered in the sky.

Lightning crackled across the heavens.

Sasuke's eyes gleamed.

"Finally."

The moment Three-Tails lashed out with its massive tail again, Sasuke leaped high into the air.

"Lady Mei, lift me up!"

Without hesitation, she summoned a Water Dragon beneath him.

The dragon surged upward, carrying Sasuke toward the stormy sky.

"Get back, Ao!" Terumi Mei warned as she retreated.

Sasuke's Sharingan reflected the chaotic lightning dancing across the clouds.

He extended his left hand—chakra crackling violently within his palm.

At that moment—

The storm responded.

Bolts of lightning converged above him, forming a monstrous, dragon-like shape in the sky.

Sasuke's lips curled into a smirk.

"Let's see how you handle this… Lightning Style: Kirin!"

With a single swipe of his hand, the heavens roared—

A thunder beast, wreathed in pure lightning, plunged toward the Three-Tails with terrifying speed.

The battlefield was engulfed in blinding light.

BOOOOOM!!!

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