In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 152 Uchiha Setsuna's Heart Fluttering, the Plan for the Four Nations War
"My predicament is..."

Uchiha Shisui shifted his gaze from Uchiha Itachi's face, looking at the Uchiha clan members who had become incredibly eager because of those Mangekyou Sharingan, and was somewhat speechless.

What's the reason?

Even Uchiha Shisui himself didn't know what his troubles were.

If there were any, it was only on the night Jiraiya forced him to make a choice; by now, it has completely disappeared.

Now, it's just a personal choice!

However, it is rather absurd to try to persuade others by using terms like "personal choice."

Zhi Shui paused for a moment, still not wanting to deceive his people, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and tell them the truth.

"I made this choice for one difficult reason."

"I want to follow in the footsteps of Kaguya Naoki and build the new era he envisioned, so that the whole world can enter into peace."

As soon as he finished speaking, an uproar erupted among the Uchiha clan members.

They had expected to hear something from Shisuiguchi, such as submitting to the family, yielding to the village, or simply being cursed by Kaguya Naoki.

But what they didn't expect was.

Uchiha Shisui's defection was genuine.

If anyone else were here, they would surely fight and eliminate this rebellious and incorrigible fellow.

But they are Uchiha!
After hearing Shisui say those words, they had only one thought in their minds.

That is to figure out the reason, to figure out why the water stopped changing in this way.

Among them, the most curious was Uchiha Setsuna.

This hawk from the Uchiha clan quickly came up with another possibility.

The Uchiha clan can be more than just the Uchiha clan of Konoha!
It can also be veiled by mist.

As long as one can become a high-ranking member of the village and control the fate of the Uchiha clan, it doesn't matter which ninja village one is in.

Moreover, with Kaguya Naoki currently in charge, Kirigakure's strength will increase dramatically if it gains the Uchiha clan, and it may not necessarily lose to Konoha in the future.

Almost the instant the thought crossed his mind, Uchiha Shisui slowly began to speak, recounting what he had seen and heard in Kirigakure.

Of course, there's also his fantasy of a bright future.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Setsuna spoke almost instantly.

"Zhishui, tell me about your experience."

We will understand.

Uchiha Setsuna gave an encouraging smile, and Uchiha Shisui's gaze swept across the elder's face as he looked around at the Uchiha clan members, all of whom wore similar encouraging smiles.

My heart feels warm.

These are my people.

In order to live a better life, we must find a way to get them to join the Hidden Mist faction someday in the future.

The water stopped these seemingly unrealistic ideas and began to slowly unfold.

"I came to Kirigakure as a prisoner."

Uchiha Shisui revealed a look of nostalgia.

"That day, the sound was very loud, as neat as rain and as thunderous as a thunderstorm."

"They're all cheering for one person, Naoki Kaguya."

The Uchiha clan members were somewhat surprised, while the Kirigakure ninja all showed smug expressions.

"At first, the village I went to, Kirigakure, was a dilapidated, bloody place where no one had any hope."

The Uchiha clan members nodded; this perfectly matched their fantasies about Kirigakure.

Kisame and Zabuza frowned, clearly unwilling to recall that painful period of history.

No one's emotions could affect the sound of still water.

"Later, everything changed."

Zhi Shui spoke softly, without much public speaking skill, yet strangely captivating.

The Uchiha ninjas present didn't understand politics or people's livelihood; they only knew how to kill.

However, they also inexplicably felt that the life they were living in Kirigakure was the life they longed for.

Uchiha Setsuna's eyes flickered.

As an elder, he noticed many things.

Clearly, under Naoki Kaguya's leadership, Kirigakure is progressing at an alarming rate.

Moreover, the power of Kirigakure was even united into one force.

In contrast, Konoha is riddled with factions, and the village is rife with unresolved conflicts.

Even the Hokage, who sits high above the clouds, is not stable.

Konoha is declining, while Kirigakure is growing stronger.

As long as Kaguya Naoki remains in that position, this trend is unlikely to be interrupted.

Who can dethrone Kaguya Naoki from that position?

Who can defeat Kaguya Naoki?

Therefore, it is very likely that Konoha will be weaker than Konoha in the near future.

Uchiha Setsuna pondered for a moment, still somewhat undecided.

After all, Konoha has a very deep foundation. As long as they can get through this difficult period and wait for a new Fifth Hokage who can take charge of the overall situation to take the stage, they may be able to reverse this trend and make Konoha great again.

Do not!
Uchiha Setsuna's Sharingan eyes darted around as he prepared to make a decision.

After all, the Hokage position is held by that guy, Danzo Shimura.

That guy being in the Hokage position is bound to be a huge disadvantage for the Uchiha clan. How long he can hold out is uncertain even to Uchiha Setsuna.

In an instant, my heart fluttered.

Uchiha Setsuna decided that the Uchiha radical faction's policy would change in the future.

However, it must be kept secret and not told to anyone casually.

Uchiha Setsuna pondered for a moment, while Uchiha Itachi's eyes flickered as he looked at Uchiha Shisui.

Brother Zhishui, is this the reason you made this choice?

I'm going to go and see for myself if it's really as you say.

We can't let this brat run rampant any longer.

Obito Uchiha looked at Shisui Uchiha's calm face, but sensed that he was about to attack.

It's unclear whether it was Shisui's powerful speech or the fact that the Uchiha clan suffered so much in the past that simply listening to their stories evoked fantasies of a better life.

That's so brainwashing.

Obito Uchiha was furious as he watched all this.

They had originally hoped that the Uchiha clan would use some means to bring Uchiha Shisui back to Konoha.

But why do these guys seem to be swayed by Uchiha Shisui? If the entire Uchiha clan were to consider joining Kirigakure, that would be a huge mess.

What should we do?

How exactly can we weaken the power of both Konoha and Kirigakure?
Obito Uchiha quickly devised an evil plan.

If the Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan were to attack Konoha, would the Konoha ninjas assume that Shisui was behind it?
If it is believed that Shisui was responsible, would the Uchiha clan still trust Shisui so much now?

Furthermore, what actions will Konoha take against Kirigakure?
Of course, this also serves to weaken Konoha's power.

Obito Uchiha felt that he was a genius.

Not only is the future very promising, but the opportunity to realize all of this is also right in front of us.

His former master's wife, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, is about to give birth.

This could be an opportunity.

As long as the Mangekyou Sharingan controls the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Not only will it weaken Konoha and make the Uchiha clan suspicious of Uchiha Shisui, wondering why he acted without permission before even joining them, making their clan's situation increasingly difficult, but it will also bring hidden benefits.

That is to make all the ninja villages with tailed beasts wary of Kirigakure!
This is the biggest weapon in every village, and it cannot be allowed to be manipulated at will by others.

Therefore, with just a little manipulation, a four-nation war could be ignited!
Weakening Kirigakure, weakening Konoha, and also weakening the sanity of other villages makes it easier for me to collect the Tailed Beasts.

Obito Uchiha smiled smugly, then disappeared into the shadows, no longer paying attention to what was happening before him.

They were just some insignificant ninjas; none of them were worth mentioning in the face of my power.

That's all.

After Uchiha Shisui finished speaking, he concealed the crucial role that Jiraiya played in making him make the decision.

After all, his clansmen will live in Konoha anyway, and there's absolutely no need for them to know these things.

Otherwise, the more radical members of the clan might blame Jiraiya for it, which would be one thing, but the real problem is that doing so would provoke suppression from the higher-ups in Konoha.

"The water has stopped."

Uchiha Setsuna's tone was very calm.

"Go ahead and do whatever you want."

"Perhaps the future of the Uchiha clan rests on your shoulders?"
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[Itachi Uchiha's character's fate has shifted; he has been identified as a non-Hidden Mist ninja, and his defection to Hidden Mist Village is imminent (1/10)]

[Uchiha Setsuna's fate has shifted; he has been identified as a non-Hidden Mist ninja, and his defection to Hidden Mist Village is imminent (5/10)]

A series of transparent frames flashed before his eyes, causing Kaguya Naoki, who was still working hard, to suddenly see everything. As a result, the pen nib saturated the paper, spreading across the white surface. Only after the transparent frames disappeared completely did Kaguya Naoki see the dark ink stains and immediately put the pen nib down on the table.

So many people?
So many people defected at once, and they were all members of the Uchiha clan.

Naoki Kaguya quickly connected this to the mission he had just issued, which sent Shisui Uchiha to Hell Valley to investigate the Blood Pond Clan.

There would be many Uchiha clansmen there. He originally only wanted to test Shisui, but why did Shisui make those guys want to defect instead?

Although Kaguya Naoki was very happy, she did not intend to dwell on these matters any further. Once Shisui returned, all the answers would be revealed.

"Naoki, get ready to go to the hospital for your consultation."

Mei Terumi held up the booklet in her hand as a reminder.

She is now not only the Mizukage's assistant, but also Kaguya Naoki's personal assistant, and of course, she also plays his roles as his chef, partner, and some other roles.

"Well."

Before Kaguya Naoki could even get up, he had already used the Flying Thunder God Technique to reach the ninja hospital.

It's that familiar taste again.

Naoki Kaguya frowned, not because he disliked the smell of disinfectant in the hospital.

It wasn't because he had changed jobs again.

No one's here yet, let's take a look first.

Naoki Kaguya circulated two streams of chakra, letting them rotate within her chest. With her Byakugan, a white protrusion slowly emerged on her bones.

Using me for experiments is already quite mature.

However, unlike Yahiko, I'm a freak. I possess both the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) and Uzumaki (Whirlpool) physiques, which makes a huge difference.

There's nothing wrong with using other organisms for experiments.

However, unlike reconnecting bones, limb regeneration is by no means easy.

As for finding someone else to conduct experiments for Yahiko, Kaguya Naoki had no intention of doing so.

They are all citizens of Kirigakure, so why should Yahiko enjoy the fruits of their labor?

Bang bang bang!
A soft knocking sound came from outside the door.

"Please come in."

When the door opened, it revealed light purple, fluffy hair. This was Kaguya Naoki's daily consultation time. Not only Konan, but other villagers of Kirigakure or doctors could come to him for orthopedic or Byakugan-related needs.

"Mizukage-sama."

Xiao Nan, adapting to local customs, appeared very respectful.

"Lord Mizukage, we have raised enough money for Yahiko's treatment. I wonder if it will be enough?"

Xiao Nan asked somewhat nervously.

This unease was not unfounded; it stemmed from her growing understanding of Kirigakure and her growing awareness of just how terrifying their strength truly was.

With such strength, finding out the origins of the Akatsuki organization shouldn't be too difficult, frankly.

She could understand if they didn't provide treatment because of their sensitive status.

If that happens, our last hope will be dashed.

Immediately afterwards, a gentle voice rang in her ear, and she felt much more at ease.

"can."

Naoki Kaguya's expression was somewhat strange, not because of Konan, but because of the Akatsuki organization.

The conditions for treatment were not very good at the time, so in order to buy time, he gave the Akatsuki a large sum of money for the surgery.

These highly skilled individuals stayed in Wuyin and started working and earning money.

According to the Hidden Fog Division, these people actually enjoy it.

They managed to raise the surgery fees so quickly.

Naoki Kaguya gathered his thoughts and his expression turned serious.

"However, there is something I need to tell you all: I will only begin treatment once you are able to make a real decision."

"Then I'll trouble you to come over, Lord Mizukage. We're the ones who made the decision; we're all in the hospital room right now."

As Konan said this, she stepped aside and waited for Kaguya Naoki to leave before respectfully following behind him.

"Nagato, isn't Tree-senpai here?"

When the door opened, Xiao Nan was somewhat taken aback.

Nagato scratched his head in a somewhat troubled manner.

"Senior Tree went outside the village. I didn't expect it to happen at this time. We can't let him make the decision for us."

Senior Tree has agreed on your behalf.

Naoki Kaguya muttered to himself.

At that moment, Yahiko propped himself up.

"I'll make the decision."

"I can represent myself and I don't need anyone to make decisions for me."

Yahiko managed to muster up some strength.

"I choose treatment."

Naoki Kaguya nodded, still behaving like an ordinary doctor.

"I still need to mention it."

"I'm somewhat confident about this surgery, but..."

"This is the first case, and the risk is very high. Whether you want to do it or not is up to you to decide."

Nagato's expression immediately changed, and he became embarrassed.

"Yahiko, why don't you reconsider?"

Yahiko was still weak and couldn't say much, but he managed to sit up and speak.

"no need."

"How can a cripple achieve our dreams?"

"Everyone must be prepared to give their life for their dreams, and I, Yahiko, am no exception."

Naoki Kaguya listened, silently turning her eyes to the side. Since Yahiko had said so, the chances of the other two not being convinced were now almost zero.

Just then, a white figure flashed past at the very edge of the field of vision.

Wait, is that a White Zetsu?

(End of this chapter)