In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 18 Zabuza, This Is My Path (Please Read and Add to Favorites)

"I figured it out."

Kakashi Hatake opened his hoarse voice, as if he was trying his best to suppress a certain emotion.

Kakashi, who is usually calm, ruthless, and indifferent, could no longer hide his emotional changes.

"Kihidden Mist, Naoki Kaguya."

As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of wind swept by, and the leaves fell in a flurry.

Unlike in the past, the image in Kakashi's eyes was not the Third Hokage's benevolent face, but Kaguya Naoki.

"Well, I'm here."

Naoki placed his hand on a jagged rock to hide his nervousness.

Having received a response, Kakashi continued, his voice rough as if it had been rubbed with sandpaper.

"Intelligence exchange, okay."

"But, this only applies to Obito."

After saying that, he immediately closed his eyes, not daring to look at the faces of the two hidden figures, while letting the bitterness fill his mouth.

A decision was still made.

He made the decision to betray the village.

The wind continues to blow, and on either side of the fallen leaves lie different emotions.

Naoki Kaguya's lips slowly curled into a smile.

Zabuza Momochi, standing beside him, stared wide-eyed in shock.

Kakashi, the most dazzling genius of Konoha, has actually betrayed the village like this?

That guy, Naoki Kaguya, actually did it.

Zabuza looked at Kaguya Naoki with a slightly admiring gaze, and as if he had made up his mind, he gripped the hilt of his sword tightly.

Kakashi briefly concealed his lapse in composure before opening his eyes and continuing to speak.

"If I need to take any actions that require probing, please have the Hidden Mist side carry them out."

[The fate of the ninja world has shifted dramatically, benefiting Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village). You have gained one exchange opportunity.]

Ignoring the mechanical voice, Kaguya Naoki nodded immediately without the slightest hesitation.

He didn't care about intelligence; information about Obito Uchiha was extremely difficult to obtain, and Kakashi's pursuit was destined to fail.

From beginning to end, all Kaguya Naoki wanted was Kakashi.

The thought of the Sixth Hokage joining Kirigakure makes Kaguya Naoki want to laugh out loud.

but.

pity.

Naoki Kaguya sighed inwardly.

Despite Kakashi Hatake's promise to exchange information, he actually betrayed the village.

However, the progress bar for Kakashi Hatake's betrayal of Konoha Village did not change.

This also illustrates a point from another angle.

Kakashi Hatake still harbored a hope for Konoha.

The only way to shatter this hope is for more and bigger unexpected events to occur.

Gathering her thoughts, Kaguya Naoki looked again at Hatake Kakashi, who seemed relieved after making his decision.

"Kakashi-kun, so, how do we exchange information?"

Kakashi spoke immediately, as if he had already considered it.

“I have several ninja dogs that I can use for summoning. They can speak human language and carry information scrolls.”

"As for your identity, I will make arrangements in advance, so you don't need to worry about it."

Naoki Kaguya nodded, and a warm smile came from behind the mask.

"Then so be it."

"Kakashi-kun, when you return to the village, investigate thoroughly. Also, try your best to stay alive; the war isn't over yet."

"Um"

Kakashi's voice was somewhat indifferent to the concern shown by the Hidden Mist ninja.

"besides.."

Naoki Kaguya suddenly stopped talking, swallowing all the words that were about to come out of his throat.

He originally planned to tell Kakashi right now that Rin Nohara was still alive.

can.

How can we cherish the hard-won light without experiencing absolute darkness?

As Kakashi gradually became filled with sadness and darkness, Naoki Kaguya silently apologized in his heart.

Kakashi, I'm sorry.

To maximize my own interests, I have no choice but to sacrifice you one more time.

But believe me, that day is not far off.

Once Nohara Rin arrives safely in the Land of Water, I will arrange for you two to have a close conversation.

I wonder what choices you will make for Konoha, for Rin Nohara, and for me at that time?

Noticing that Kaguya Naoki swallowed her words and said nothing more, Kakashi tentatively spoke up.

"Now, can I go?"

Naoki Kaguya nodded.

Kakashi immediately turned around, rushed into the forest, and disappeared in an instant.

As he watched the figure disappear, the smile on Kaguya Naoki's lips gradually faded, and thoughts about the future returned to his mind.

The next thing to do is return to the village and wait for Madara Uchiha to decide what to do.

"If that guy Madara Uchiha would just give me some positions where I can go to the battlefield, I can establish my reputation." Kaguya Naoki sighed.

Madara Uchiha is no ordinary person; his participation in this battle is destined to be fraught with numerous twists and turns.

I hope it goes well.

After all, if I were to kill the Mizukage without any reputation to uphold, it would not only make me appear too presumptuous and rebellious, but it would also cause the village to fall into ruin.

The rebuilding process will take too long; I can't wait.

Looking at Kaguya Naoki's silent figure, Zabuza's heart couldn't help but flutter.

The terrifying power and effortless persuasion made Zabuza Momochi vaguely see the Water Shadow's divine robe fluttering on Kaguya Naoki's body.

Thinking of how Kaguya Naoki had changed the village's reputation in the past, Momochi Zabuza gritted his teeth. He took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence.

"Naoki... kun, what do you think of the village?"

Naoki Kaguya stopped thinking, turned her head to look at Zabuza, whose eyes were filled with countless coldness but also mixed with a little hope, and her heart raced.

Realizing this was an opportune moment, he immediately spoke up.

"The village will be destroyed sooner or later."

"The Third Hokage's ideas are too biased."

Naoki Kaguya paused for a moment, then calmly pulled up his collar.

“I think it’s time to have someone else lead the village.”

boom.

The previously calm ocean suddenly churned up waves, which surged toward the shore, obscuring the last rays of the setting sun and plunging the area into darkness.

In the shadows, Zabuza Momochi's breathing became slightly rapid, and he even seemed a little breathless.

It wasn't the fear of the sudden surge of waves that was the most impactful thing, but rather the sheer awe-inspiring power of Naoki Kaguya's understated words.

He was genuinely nervous about Momochi Zabuza-sama.

Why do you think that way?

Naoki Kaguya chuckled softly, a laugh that echoed far and wide with the receding tide, stirring up ripples of emotion.

"Zabuza, you know the answer too, don't you?"

"From the moment I graduated from school, those guys demanded that I personally pierce the chest of someone who was supposed to be a comrade."

I knew this village had to change!

Zabuza Momochi raised his head and looked at Naoki Kaguya, but his eyes suddenly became incredibly calm.

If that's all there is to it, then what's the difference between him and Lord Zabuza?

He spoke calmly.

Is that all?

Naoki sighed and continued to speak calmly, uttering words that defied the common sense of the people of Kirigakure.

"That's not all."

"Under such a policy, the number of available ninjas in the village will decrease, and eventually it will fall out of the ranks of the Five Great Nations, becoming a small country that can be bullied by others."

"You saw it too, didn't you? That Wood Release and Mangekyou Sharingan."

Zabuza nodded blankly.

"Tell me, who in the entire village could possibly withstand such a monster?"

Zabuza asked uncertainly, "The Third Hokage?"

Naoki Kaguya nodded slightly, as if in agreement.

"The Third Hokage, huh? He hasn't made a move since taking over. Does he really still have the strength to fight against one of the world's strongest individuals?"

"The Legendary Sannin of Konoha, the Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and Danzo."

"Could the Third Hokage, who initiated the war, simultaneously withstand the attacks of these two powerful figures?"

Zabuza Momochi shook his head; his arrogance and indulgence had cast a shadow over his own heart.

Will the impending war really go so smoothly?

Is the future of the village really that bleak?

His eyes slowly moved upwards, looking at Kaguya Naoki, and he asked in a complicated tone.

"Since the Third Hokage's path is wrong, what will you do?"

Naoki Kaguya calmly explained this concept, which had already been conceived in the past.

"Abolish the Blood Mist policy, encourage childbirth, and increase the number of ninjas."

As the saying goes, increase the number of "seeds".

"Reform the economy and people's livelihoods, reduce prejudices in villages, and create a peaceful atmosphere to build bonds."

"As the saying goes, improve the quality of the soil."

"Excellent seeds grow into towering trees in fertile soil."

"Then."

A sudden metallic clang, followed by a muffled clap of thunder, interrupted everything.

Naoki turned around. Thick dark clouds covered the sky, and lightning bolts pierced through the clouds, striking Zabuza's sword and flashing.

Zabuza's deep, resolute voice rang out amidst the booming thunder.

"Then, let me, Lord Zabuza, help you ascend to the position of Mizukage!"

"If you can't do it, I will spend my whole life trying to save you."

"And I will absolutely kill you!"

Zabuza Momochi's fate has shifted; he has been identified as a Hidden Mist Ninja. Exchange Fragment *50 obtained.

I've been thinking of new ways to use Ice Release, since this Bloodline Limit is about to be released. Does anyone have any good ideas?

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