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Chapter 217 Everything is ready
Minazuki Tetsuju's original plan was actually very peaceful, a plan that could be described as subduing the enemy without a fight.

The main approach involves using more than a dozen newspapers and magazines to create a multi-tiered, multi-wave, and extensive propaganda campaign, aiming to achieve the effect of brainwashing propaganda.

Let the people of the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist see a perfectly crafted Zabuza Momochi, and witness his charismatic personality.

This would allow Zabuza Momochi to become a good friend of the people of the Land of Water, thus increasing his chances of winning any upcoming votes or elections.

However, the assassination attempt on the two was ordered by higher-ups.

This road is now closed!
Master Yuan is truly despicable!
Qing is even more despicable!
The Hidden Mistman refuses a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!
Now, Minazuki Tetsuju had no choice but to activate his original backup plan!

This plan is going to involve some bloodshed and violence.

He, Mizuki Tetsuju, is kind-hearted and cannot bear to see anyone get hurt. He originally did not plan to use this strategy, but now he is 'forced' to do so!

The Land of Mist and the Land of Water are about to face a bloodbath!

"Zabuza-san, are you ready to become a hero?"

Remembering his plan, Tetsuya stared at Zabuza with a slight smile in his eyes.

"A hero, huh?"

Zabuza Momochi pondered the word. He had been a hero once in the Land of Waves, so what about this time?
How does one become a hero?

Upon hearing this, Tie Zhu's smile widened even more: "Those who save the people from suffering are heroes."

"Water and fire?"

"Yes, water and fire!"

Noticing Zabuza's change in expression, he advised, "Don't worry about how they got here! There's never a change of dynasty without bloodshed."

Noticing Zabuza's silence, Tetsuya promptly changed the subject, "After this, you'll become the Mizukage. What? Aren't you ready yet?"

"Water reflection?"

Zabuza muttered something, his face obscured by bandages, but his eyes clearly held a hint of memories.

Becoming the Mizukage was once the dream of my good friend Sakuragi Hanamichi; that kid had entrusted his dream to me.

Thinking of his best friend who died in his arms, Zabuza's confusion vanished.

He nodded decisively, "Water Shadow? Of course, it's ready!"

He's been preparing for the throne of the Water Shadow for a long time!
Not only that, he even had a basic plan for how to change Kirigakure.

"it is good!"

Mizuki Tetsuju exclaimed in admiration, then looked up and gestured to the four people standing in the center of the hall, "These four will be your best helpers!"

"Are they people who came here to seek refuge?"

Zabuza glanced at them.

He had been away from Kirigakure for many years and naturally didn't know these ANBU members, but were they reliable?
Tetsuya, who was constantly observing Zabuza's partner, assured him, "Don't worry, they are completely on our side and we can rely on them."

How can you not trust your own people who have been reformed?

Upon hearing this, Zabuza no longer doubted and simply nodded.

"correct,"

Tie Zhu seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, "How much do you know about 'Qing'?"

"Green?"

Recalling the owner of that face he had seen more than ten years ago, who had now become the culprit who assassinated him, Zabuza felt a pang of regret.

However, his years of travel and even escape had hardened his heart to the point of steel.

Over the years, betrayal and assassination have become commonplace, so naturally, I won't be saddened by it for even a second.

Therefore, Zabuza betrayed the man who was preventing him from becoming the Mizukage and from fulfilling Sakuragi Hanamichi's ideals without hesitation.

He spoke slowly and deliberately, “Qing is a very experienced Jonin, you may not know that.”

At this point, he glanced at Tie Zhu and said, "He has a special eye above his right eye."

"Eye?"

Tie Zhu was puzzled.

Zabuza's special explanation must have something special about it.

But, what is it?

Recalling the Sharingan that Lao Da had once shown to Zabuza, Tezuka instantly felt that he had guessed the answer.

"The Sharingan?" he said.

However, Zabuza directly denied it, saying, "No, it's a Byakugan."

"Eye roll?"

Tie Zhu was shocked. Because they separated relatively early, he didn't inherit much of Lao Da's memories from that time, so he was extremely surprised at this moment.

As everyone knows, the Byakugan is protected by the 'Caged Bird Seal,' making it impossible for outsiders to obtain it.

Someone actually managed to exploit the vulnerability?

Could it be that the main branch of the Hyuga clan has died?

Is it one of Hinata's uncles? Or...?
"Yes, it's a Byakugan that Kirigakure accidentally acquired during the previous war."

Is that so?
During the war, which should have been during World War III, Kirigakure unintentionally—no, intentionally—gained a Byakugan.

This explains many things.

Why was the puppet Fourth Mizukage controlled by Obito Uchiha discovered?
It's all thanks to the eye roll!

Minazuki Tetsuki suddenly realized that the group's intelligence network in the Land of Water was still too weak.

They haven't even gathered this much information.

The Land of Water is isolated in a corner of the world, and it's located on an island, so it's never been valued by its leader.

Moreover, in preparation for the Fourth World War, most of the group's intelligence resources have been deployed on the mainland.

Fortunately, because of this accident, Lao Da will definitely deploy more spies in the Land of Water.

but.

The Hidden Mist has a Byakugan?
How dare they?
What a courage!
what?
Acquired due to war?
What? After the war ended, couldn't you be polite and take the initiative to return it?
What?
Because Konoha is disappointing?
good good!
In a while, Konoha's mighty forces will be coming to help!

tsk tsk.
Tie Zhu already had a premonition that after this intelligence was reported, Wuyin would likely face a huge show.

He couldn't predict what the prison warden would do once he found out about this!

In short, the big one is coming!

Anyway, Tie Zhu was already seated, waiting to watch the show.

In any case, big news always benefits newspaper sales, and by then, he dared not even imagine how many big news stories there would be!
Tie Zhu was already secretly delighted.

Make big news?
He loves it so much!

Zabuza continued, "Speaking of Kirigakure, I can't help but think of Mei Terumi."

"Terumi Mei?"

Tie Zhu immediately noticed the name.

This person seems to have a high reputation in the Hidden Mist!

Zabuza became the Mizukage's biggest rival!
"That's right, that woman is two years older than me, and she's a woman with considerable strength."

"That's it."

Tie Zhu pondered for a moment and asked, "Is there any more information?"

Zabuza pondered for a moment and replied, "No, I've been away from Kirigakure for over ten years. I've killed almost everyone I knew back then with my own hands, and I don't know anyone else."

Tie Zhu nodded.

I see. It seems that Zabuza wasn't a very sociable person before he defected!

Remembering something, he asked again, "So, you don't know much about Master Yuan either?"

Zabuza shook his head again.

Tie Zhu gave him a meaningful look.

How come this guy acts like he's never been to Kigakure?
But it's not a big problem.

No intelligence is no problem. As long as the plan is launched, those people mentioned earlier will be dead instantly!

That's right!

Eliminating all competitors—that was Tie Zhu's next plan.

Wasn't he supposed to compete with Zabuza for the position of Mizukage?

If all the competitors are eliminated, then no one will be able to compete with Zabuza for the position of Mizukage, right?
Simple and efficient!
After all the skilled fighters of Kirigakure were killed, when Sasuke Uchiha came to cause trouble, and when Kirigakure and the Land of Water were plunged into dire straits.

The hero of the Hidden Mist, the savior of the Land of Water—Zabuza Momochi—has emerged!

Take advantage!

Take it very seriously!
The script may be formulaic, but as long as it works, that's fine!
So, we want to carry out this plan.
Tie Zhu's gaze fell on the four Kirigakure ANBU members. To carry out the plan, the first step was to enter Kirigakure.

These four people came in handy.

After briefly explaining to Zabuza, the two decided to stay here temporarily.

The four puppet clones that were completely controlled were ordered to return to the Hidden Mist Village to carry out their mission!

The plan was named—Trojan Horse!

The scene shifts. It's still the misty, water-filled village of Kirigakure.

Qing felt his right eye twitching non-stop as soon as he woke up today. He was a little confused, wondering if this eye twitching was some kind of side effect.
But I've never encountered this thing in all these years.

He can only go to work normally.

He hadn't been on duty in the guard room for long when he received a notification from the Dark Division that the people they had sent out earlier had returned and that he should hurry back.

ANBU?

Upon hearing this word, Qing immediately thought of the secret service unit that had been sent out to carry out those two missions a few days ago.

Has the mission been completed?
After inquiring with the Chunin who delivered the order, I learned that a total of four Anbu members had returned.

Only four?
Qing's face darkened. This mission had actually come at such a high cost?
This was expected.

The problem is, with so many people lost, what if the mission fails and these people come back?
With many guesses in his mind, Qing quickened his pace.

After traversing through buildings to return to the Dark Division, Qing finally arrived at a specific Dark Division basement, where he met the four returning Dark Division members.

On the way here, Qing was still wondering why it was hidden so well.

However, seeing the four of them put his mind at ease for the time being.

The four of them looked travel-worn, but fortunately, none of them had any injuries.

"Lord Qing."×4
Upon seeing Qing enter, the four of them quickly greeted her.

"What are you doing?" Qing looked at the four people and examined them.

"Lord Qing, things have changed somewhat."

The person closest to Qing was one of Qing's trusted subordinates, who looked grief-stricken.

A tear still streamed down the ninja's face; he was clearly grieving the loss of one of his closest friends among the eight who had died.

Qing knew about this and gently patted his shoulder, saying, "Please accept my condolences."

But then he asked, "What exactly happened?"

"My lord, hehehehe."

Ok?
A sharp, mocking laugh suddenly came from this person's mouth, and Qing instantly felt a chill.

These four people were all people he knew, especially the one who was speaking, who had lost one of his best friends during the mission.

But this is an extremely serious moment!

This person actually made a laughing sound?
Qing instantly took two steps back in alarm, then looked at the person more carefully.

The sadness on the man's face had vanished, replaced by an irrepressible smile.

"Fūta, you..." Ao stared at the person in horror, trying to see what was wrong, but there was nothing unusual on the surface.

He formed a seal with his hands.

"Blind eyes!"

Veins bulged near Qing's right eye as he activated his Byakugan ability.

He looked at the four of them again.

They then discovered that the chakra of all four people had undergone a strange change, and it was no longer the familiar chakra they had before.

Furthermore, the amount of chakra possessed by the four individuals was several times greater, far exceeding the level of ordinary ninjas.

"You guys"

Whoosh~~
The four of them instantly guarded the surrounding escape routes and surrounded Qing.

"We've been discovered, Lord Qing!"

The mask on Futa's face had already been torn off.

He was smiling coldly at that moment, his smile devoid of any warmth.

As Futa reached behind his back, just as Ao thought he was about to launch a sneak attack, Futa pulled out a uniquely shaped kunai from behind and channeled chakra into it.

then,

Whoosh~~~
A black flash appeared, and a figure suddenly appeared in this secret and completely sealed room.

"This is this?"

Qing was startled by the sudden appearance of the person.

Why does this sudden ability seem like some kind of ninjutsu I've heard of before?
can.

The man who used that technique is dead!

Take a closer look at the person who has come.

Her excessively smooth, flowing black hair danced in the air; her skin was as delicate as porcelain; her face was breathtakingly beautiful.
Even with the current tense situation, Qing couldn't help but secretly admire the man's good looks.

"who are you?"

While remaining secretly on guard, he asked in a low voice.

Looking around, he realized that he was already completely surrounded by four people.

Is there no escape?

Thinking of the strength of the four people, Qing felt that he still had a chance to escape. The key question was how strong this person was.

Upon seeing Qing, Mizuki Tetsuju smiled slightly, a smile that made Qing gasp.

What a captivating little enchantress!
"You must be Qing?"

?

This voice?

This is actually a man?

Although Qing was troubled, she quickly regained her composure.

"you are?"

Tie Zhu did not answer, but instead gave an irrelevant reply.

"If that's the case, then that makes sense."

Notice the eyepatch above Qing's right eye. Tie Zhu sighed slightly, "What a pity. Everyone knows that the Byakugan is Konoha's property, and you actually dared to steal Konoha's property. I'm afraid we'll have to fight."

"Konoha?"

Ao frowned, pondering for a moment, "Are you from Konoha? Could it be that Zabuza is also backed by Konoha?"

As expected of a seasoned Jonin, even in this situation, he was still trying to extract information from the enemy.

"Tsk tsk."

Tie Zhu glanced at him, a hint of disdain flashing in his beautiful phoenix eyes.

That beautiful gaze alone is enough to bring certain special people to a climax.

"As a reserve puppet, there's no need for me to tell you these things."

"A puppet?"

Qing immediately understood the subtext.

At that moment, he knew it was time for him to break away.

Although the four of them had sealed off the surrounding area, Qing was confident that he could break through the encirclement of these former subordinates with his own strength.

His eyes darted quickly around him, searching for an escape route.

"Still thinking about running away? It seems you don't take me seriously at all."

Ok?
Qing turned around, puzzled, and was instantly stunned.

These eyes
what?
Those purple Rinnegan eyes kept magnifying in his vision, getting bigger and bigger.

Then it filled the whole world.

"Come on, let me see what's going on in your head."

Seeing Qing trapped in the illusion, Tie Zhu stretched out his black hands—no, his delicate, skillful hands.

three minutes.

Read from memory.

A moment later, a look of surprise appeared on Tie Zhu's face.

Unexpectedly, this person was very familiar with Mei Terumi.

Or rather, this person specifically recommended Mei Terumi as the next Mizukage.

That's really surprising!

Looking at Qing, who was still trapped in the illusion and unable to extricate himself, Tie Zhu pondered for a moment and prepared to make use of this special relationship.

Soon, a specific plan quickly took shape in his mind.

Kill Yuan Shi and frame Terumi Mei for it.

In this way, you can eliminate both an enemy and a competitor.

Kill two birds with one stone!
It's absolutely perfect!

Tie Zhu smiled with satisfaction, "Everything is ready, we're just waiting for the right opportunity!"

(End of this chapter)