This is a confrontation between Konoha and the entire ninja world!

But what is reassuring is that this is a long-planned battle to conquer the ninja world, which Tobirama Senju has been plotting for decades and has returned to.

He seemed to have returned to that passionate and energetic age...

"Danzo, good luck! I hope you can make a name for yourself in the future wars and survive..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed with a touch of melancholy:

"Perhaps my indulgence has made you arrogant, but I did not intend to punish you like this. It's just that none of us expected that the teacher would return to Konoha in this way."

"This...this must be fate..."

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On the way back to their villages, the Jonin experienced both joy and sorrow.

Chiyo stared at her grandson, whose hands had been severed by Aomine, her eyes blazing with fury that was almost tangible...

But what made her even more uneasy was that Scorpion had been laughing hysterically the whole way, muttering about his puppet modification plan.

Chiyo was extremely worried.

While the technology of creating human puppets can indeed enhance combat power, it also erodes humanity, and therefore it is classified as a forbidden technique.

However, given the current situation, Chiyo is unable to persuade Sasori to stop his insane ideas.

After all, what kept Sasori in Sunagakure was the belief that he could avenge his family.

Helpless, Chiyo could only remember this anger and vow to retaliate against Konoha a hundredfold in future wars…

Compared to Chiyo, who was both furious and sentimental.

The Hidden Mist squad took a more direct approach.

During a rest stop on their journey, Suigetsu Hozuki stared at Kisame with considerable displeasure.

Mission failed!

Although Suigetsu Hobuki believed that the Konoha ninja were indeed insufficient to threaten Kaguya Kimijiro and Mei Terumi, and that it would be difficult to find an opportunity to strike, a mission failure was a failure...

They must be punished!

But while he was still thinking about this time.

Bone blades, acid mist, and two ferocious ninja swords pierced his body from all four directions...

Suigetsu Hozuki collapsed powerlessly before even managing to pull out Samehada, his eyes wide open, looking as if he had died with his eyes still open.

He simply couldn't fathom how the Hidden Mist Anbu and the Bloodline Ninja Clan could unite like this...

How did they dare to attack him?

This is on the way back to the village to report to the Third Mizukage. Aren't you afraid of being held accountable when you get back?

"Now, together we've done enough to betray the village..."

Kaguya Kimijiro smiled as he sheathed his bone blade and said softly, "So, what are your thoughts on the future?"

"Should I continue to serve the Third Mizukage, or should I try to be changed by that man like I have, and experience the peace and beauty of life?"

Kisame, Zabuza, and Mei Terumi exchanged a glance.

This is not a good question to answer...

Chapter 143 The Followers of Mount Myōboku, the Prophet Who Brings Destruction

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Kaguya Kimijiro's question caused Kisame, Zabuza, and Mei Terumi to fall into deep thought.

Was she changed by that man, and experienced the peace and beauty of life?

no…

Why don't you take a look at yourself and see how you've been changed?

Mei Terumi stared at Kaguya Kimijiro, who was smiling faintly, and rolled her eyes in annoyance.

Do you think everyone is like you?

Do I have to be beaten every bone in my body before I can listen to others properly?

"Although Suigetsu Hozuki is a direct subordinate of the Third Mizukage's Anbu, the village probably won't find out that our two opposing factions are colluding to fabricate a story..."

Kisame said in a deep voice, "It's not that we want to betray the village, it's just that we want to survive!"

Mei Terumi frowned and slowly analyzed:

"As planned, we'll frame Sushiro Hozuki as a spy bribed by Shimura Danzo, so that the Third Mizukage won't focus his attention on us."

"The only way for the Hidden Mist Anbu and the Bloodline Ninja Clan to cooperate is if there is an internal traitor. This explanation would be plausible."

Kaguya Kimijiro shrugged: "If you're happy staying in this village, I don't care. Let's just pretend today never happened and continue with our lives..."

"But since we've worked together and have some friendship, I can tell you a secret."

A complex look flashed in Kaguya Kimijiro's eyes:

"Lord Qingshui's Corpse Bone Pulse strength surpasses even that of me, a recognized genius of my clan. He also possesses Uchiha bloodline and is proficient in Lava Release and Boil Release..."

"You saw that, right? Under the copying of those Sharingan eyes, even Kisame's chakra absorption was copied."

"This kind of talent and strength, the ultimate manifestation of the Kaguya clan's Corpse Bone Pulse, may be seen in him!"

Kaguya Kimijiro became excited, and his expression briefly returned to its manic state:

"In ancient times, there was the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) technique, which could evolve to another level! Just like the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan!"

"The Kaguya clan has been searching for a century, and now I have finally found a glimmer of hope..."

"Not only was he incredibly strong, but he was also very kind-hearted. Even with his formidable martial prowess, he patiently guided me, a stubborn and unrepentant person, allowing me to experience the beauty of life..."

When Kaguya Kimijiro started rambling on, Mei Terumi, Zabuza, Kisame, and the others automatically ignored his words.

But just as he said, Qingshui truly spared their lives.

Should we spare the lives of men with such strength, especially since they are from the Uchiha clan, just for the sake of Konoha?

They might have previously thought that Qingshui was wary of the peace agreement...

However, seeing that the grandson of the advisor of Sunagakure, that genius puppeteer, had his hands cut off, dispelled their doubts.

A puppeteer who loses his hands is no different from being dead.

Despite both attacks being initiated, Scorpion ended up crippled, while Qing Shui treated them very gently.

Why is this?

They even went out of their way to recruit them, believing that those who would turn against their own comrades wouldn't be happy...

Mei Terumi's eyes flickered as she pondered to herself:

"Is it the blood of Kirigakure? Uchiha Aosui has the bloodline of the Kaguya clan in his body, so he can be considered half a Kirigakure ninja."

"He also knows Boil Release and Lava Release. He is the first man in this ninja world besides me to master Lava Release."

"If he were to become the Third Mizukage..." Mei Terumi's heart skipped a beat as this crazy idea popped into her head.

But thinking about it carefully, it doesn't seem so abrupt that Qingshui became the Mizukage. It's not hard to accept, as his appearance and fighting style are quite fitting.

A ninja who can use Lava Release, Boil Release, and is also proficient in Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) – isn't that the perfect template for the Mizukage of Kirigakure?

If he also knew a couple of water-style techniques, he would look even more impressive.

"What a pity, he's a ninja from the Uchiha clan, he should be good at Fire Release rather than Water Release, right?" Mei Terumi thought to herself.

The internal situation in the Hidden Mist Village is like a dark forest, making it hard to breathe.

This village produced the most rogue ninja in the original timeline, and most of them were members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, who were supposed to be the most loyal members of the Mizukage's Anbu.

Juzo Biwa, Kisame Hoshigaki, Zabuza Momochi, Raiga Kurosuki, and even the Six-Tails Jinchuriki have defected…

The remaining Hidden Mist ninjas didn't refuse to defect; rather, they had already been wiped out by the Mizukage, to the point that one of the Five Great Hidden Villages could eventually allow Chojuro to become the Sixth Mizukage.

If this were placed in Konoha, it would mean that Hayate Gekko would become Hokage, which means there's really no one else available.

Kaguya Kimijiro and Terumi Mei exchanged a glance, both seeing the same thought in each other's eyes.

Can Konoha defeat the Allied Shinobi Forces?

To be honest, even if Qing Shui's combat power is enough to instantly kill them, I'm not optimistic about their chances...

After all, the Kage and Jinchuriki of each village are not to be trifled with, and Konoha is not a monolithic entity. The conflict between the Uchiha clan and the Konoha leadership is already on the surface.

but!

Konoha is Konoha, the Uchiha are Uchiha, and Aoshui is Aoshui…

Even if Konoha is defeated, as long as the Uchiha clan is still alive, or rather, as long as Aozumi is still alive, that's enough.

The current Kirigakure clan lacks a leader who can directly confront the Third Mizukage...

Given that Aokiji displayed a bloodline limit so well-suited to Kirigakure and possessed a compassionate heart towards bloodline ninjas, he naturally became one of the best candidates.

However, this also involves Kirigakure's attitude towards the war against Konoha, as well as a series of negotiations within the ninja clans. It's not something that can be implemented simply because the two of them have such an idea.

Mei Terumi and Kimijiro Kaguya both need to return to their families to discuss the matter further.

Kisame and Zabuza, on the other hand, were even more hesitant.

As members of Kirigakure's ANBU, they were originally loyal to Kirigakure and would not hesitate to eliminate their comrades.

However, when the knives of the Blood Mist Village style might be pointed at them, the two remained honest.

The problem is, they have no family backing them, only the Water Shadow…

Just because Qingshui spared their lives, does that mean they should completely abandon the village and bow down to him?

"I don't want to lay a hand on my own people..."

Kisame took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "This is my last chance. Don't hurt my heart again, Kirigakure."

Zabuza glanced at Kisame without saying a word, but his gaze was one of approval.

The group from Kirigakure dragged the corpse of Suigetsu Hozuki, the Root spy, slowly toward Kirigakure, each with their own thoughts.

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