In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 66 The Bell Tolls in a New Era, Shisui's Fear
Is it Qing?

Just as Qing opened his ears, feeling a faint excitement from the vibrations caused by the shouts in the air, a somewhat resentful voice came from inside the Misty Gate, bringing him back to his senses.

"it's me."

Qing looked toward the source of the sound, where a burly man with a fierce face had just peeked out. He looked at Qing, who was late, and opened his mouth in an annoyed tone.

"The Mizukage wishes to see you and Uchiha Shisui."

"Water Reflection?"

Qing paused for a moment, looked into the distance, seemed to understand, nodded, and then pointed to someone beside her.

"And what about Hyuga Hizashi?"

"Lord Mizukage has also made arrangements; just have him come with me."

The man immediately replied.

"That's good."

Ao turned around and looked at Uchiha Shisui, his expression turning serious.

"follow me."

Uchiha Shisui pursed his lips, pretending to be nonchalant, but inwardly he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Being in enemy territory, with his life out of his own hands, his future was destined to be controlled by Kaguya Naoki.

It wouldn't be a big deal if it were just death, but if it endangers the village and the family...

Immediately, his heart started pounding. He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and followed Qing into the misty shadows.

Behind those eyes that hold the power of the Sharingan lies a thoughtful mind.

Previously, he had been constantly thinking about the relationship between the village and his family, and was committed to finding a solution.

Now, what he needs to do is think about why Kirigakure was able to successfully defeat Konoha in this war.

He immediately began to carefully examine everything around him.

After a short while, Uchiha Shisui looked at the dilapidated houses and empty streets, smelled the rotting garbage and the pungent stench of blood, and felt that if it weren't for the fierce shouts coming from the air, he would have almost mistaken this place for hell.

An absurd and ridiculous thought popped into my head.

Is this the kind of village that defeated us?
How is this possible?
A bitter feeling welled up in Uchiha Shisui's heart.

Compared to Konoha, this village is so weak and decadent. It is obvious that this village is destined to be a disorganized mess. How could it possibly gather the strength to fight against Konoha?
Uchiha Shisui frowned. He liked to think, but he wasn't good at solving problems caused by thinking, just like he had no way to deal with his clan, which was gradually becoming too powerful.

But as he walked, he heard the shouts that gradually crept into his ears, and at the same time, he felt a distinct and dense gaze coming from each household.

More importantly, after seeing the figure of the Fourth Hokage in his robes fluttering on the high platform, he found a reasonable answer.

It was Kaguya Naoki's unparalleled martial prowess that made those adults unable to contend with him.

Similarly, the longing of the Hidden Mist Village ninja, who had been in hell for so long, for that ray of light allowed them to achieve an astonishing exchange ratio despite being inferior in quality to the Hidden Leaf Village ninja.

He lowered his head and clenched his fists.

So, if these guys in hell really see something like light in Kaguya Naoki, the power they unleash will definitely make the whole world take notice.

Konoha can no longer withstand this kind of Hidden Mist.

If you can return to the village, be sure to remind them!
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"Aren't you going to continue enjoying your glory, Fourth Generation?"

After watching Kaguya Naoki wave goodbye to the ninjas loyal to him, the Third Hokage casually remarked with a mix of complex emotions and envy.

"Of course, why indulge in such an unsustainable frenzy?"

Naoki Kaguya's tone remained icy, showing no respect whatsoever to the Third Hokage.

“I know very well why they follow me, and I also know very well why they are willing to speak out for me.”

"If, after I ascend to this position, I forget my promise to them and fail to bring them the life they hoped for."

Sooner or later, a new hero will point a sword at me, won't he, Third Hokage?

"you are right."

The Third Hokage listened to those words and remained silent for a long time. The figures of the First and Second Mizukage appeared and disappeared in his mind. Then, with an undisguised look of admiration and a hoarse voice, he spoke.

"I was initially a little apprehensive about entrusting the future of the village to a young member of the Kaguya family like you, but now it seems that you might surpass the First and Second Kage."

"Just wait and see, Third Hokage. Actions speak louder than words."

Naoki Kaguya casually remarked before turning to disappear into the Mizukage Building beneath him. He still had many things to do and think about.

With the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Obito Uchiha will soon sweep across the land.

By then, it won't be something that Nohara Rin alone can solve.

If he doesn't demonstrate his abundant strength to Obito, show Rin Nohara's determination to live in Kirigakure, and express his vision for future world peace.

Obito wouldn't just obediently submit to my command.

In addition, there are the Daimyo, the Konoha Pact, the Byakugan, Shisui, and the help Danzo made to disrupt Konoha. At the same time, various construction projects need to be put on the agenda.

"The Yondaime."

"Your new era has arrived."

"So, can my decaying old ways burn one last time for your new era?"

"Please assign me some tasks."

Naoki Kaguya stopped, turned around, and looked at the Third Hokage seriously for the first time before answering.

"That's something we'll do later."

"I want you to reveal the truth about how you've been manipulated for over a decade in front of everyone."

After a pause, Naoki Kaguya continued.

"Originally, I only planned to inform you what to do. But now, I'm willing to explain to you why I'm doing this."

"By relying on the truth that you are being manipulated by illusion, we can give Konoha the illusion that Kirigakure is likely to join the war again for revenge, and thus seize more benefits."

"What else? It's instigating internal strife between the Uchiha clan and Konoha."

The only price you'll pay is your reputation.

"understood."

The third generation leader sighed.

"This is what I, a guy who has no face to speak of, should do."

"anything else."

Naoki Kaguya responded immediately.

"besides."

"You must submit your resignation to the daimyo and formally report my name."

"As it should be."

After a pause, realizing that there were no more tasks for the poor third generation to continue doing, Kaguya Naoki immediately spoke up.

"Then go do it, Third Generation."

The Third Hokage took a deep breath, turned and walked towards the platform where Kaguya Naoki had stood, and addressed the ninjas below who were becoming increasingly noisy because of Kaguya Naoki's departure.

"Everyone, I am the Third Generation."

"For the past ten years or so, I have been trapped in a dream world constructed by a scarlet Sharingan."

Below the stage, behind the noisy crowd, Uchiha Shisui looked at that figure and listened to the melodious voice. He slowly stopped, his eyes gradually becoming somewhat dazed.

Did the Sharingan control the Shadows?
How could that be? There's no one like that in the clan.

How could this be? How could this be?

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead as Uchiha Shisui desperately racked his brains for a solution.

"Keep killing those Konoha bastards!"

The frenzied, bloodthirsty shouts brought Uchiha Shisui back to his senses, and then he was drenched in sweat!

The village will suffer from war.

The family will be subject to suspicion.

More and more thoughts swirled uncontrollably in his mind, filling him with utter terror.

(End of this chapter)