The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

Immediately afterwards, the phantom of the Third Mizukage appeared, much fainter and weaker than before.

"Lord Mizukage?"

"Yes, it's me."

"Lord Mizukage, what's wrong?"

The Third Mizukage remained silent for a moment.

"It's a long story, Xiu. You should take the Skeleton Emperor to a safe place first."

"Ao, go to the Mizukage Building and inform the Anbu ninja that my order is for the entire village to be on high alert."

Uehara Shu and Ao exchanged a glance.

Qing nodded.

"Yes, Mizukage-sama."

Then, he turned and left quickly.

Uehara Shu, meanwhile, led the Skeleton Emperor into the forging room.

Uehara Osamu was somewhat surprised by the situation of the Third Mizukage.

It was obviously fine before.

But now, the Third Mizukage is like a vengeful spirit possessing the Skeleton Emperor.

"Lord Mizukage, what exactly happened?"

"They are attackers from Konoha."

The Third Mizukage said, "Four attackers came from Konoha. They bribed an Anbu ninja to take me to the edge of the village and set up an ambush nearby. All four of them were extremely strong."

"A half-Senju and half-Uchiha hybrid who can use Wood Release, possesses the Sharingan, and knows space-time ninjutsu."

"A ninja who possesses the absorption ninjutsu, capable of absorbing chakra."

"A ninja who can use powerful impact and attraction."

"A female ninja who uses explosive tags as a means of attack."

"Xiu, it's all thanks to the Skeleton Emperor you created."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to communicate with you here right now; I would be turned into cold, lifeless pieces of a corpse."

"Konoha is hiding its secrets too well."

"Possessing such great power, yet never displaying it on the battlefield."

"No one knows if they have even greater power."

"Konoha is too terrifying."

Uehara Shu's heart stirred.

Uehara Osamu could probably guess who these people were, based on the descriptions given by the Third Mizukage.

Uchiha Obito.

Given that Nagato has two Pain puppets, it's highly likely that Nagato is also nearby.

Xiaonan.

From the perspective of the Third Mizukage, it would indeed be easy to assume that these four were all ninjas from Konoha.

After all, the Sharingan and Wood Release both belong to Konoha.

This time, it was obvious that Obito Uchiha brought Nagato and Konan because he wanted revenge for Rin Nohara.

Uehara Osamu was unaware of the exact time of the Third Mizukage's death in the original storyline.

The details of the death are also unclear.

All we know is that after the Third Mizukage passed away, Yagura succeeded him as Mizukage and became a Jinchuriki, but was later controlled by Obito Uchiha and turned into a puppet.

Uehara Osamu had guessed beforehand that the death of the Third Mizukage might be related to Uchiha Obito.

Unexpectedly, Obito Uchiha arrived in Kirigakure at this time to seek revenge against the Third Mizukage.

He also brought two helpers.

They also deliberately used illusion techniques to control the ANBU ninjas.

For the Third Mizukage, this was practically a guaranteed kill.

Obito Uchiha, Nagato, and Konan.

These people are all too capable and too special.

"I guessed that Obito Uchiha might seek revenge against Kirigakure."

"But I didn't expect it to happen so quickly."

"But even if I remind you in advance, it won't change anything."

Uehara Shu remembered that last time, regarding the matter of Jinchuriki, he had tried to subtly remind the Third Mizukage.

However, the Third Mizukage interrupted the topic, telling Uehara Shu to focus his energy on forging, as he didn't need to pay too much attention to village affairs.

The Third Mizukage values ​​Uehara Osamu highly.

However, the Third Mizukage did not seem to want Uehara Shu to be too involved in village affairs.

"From this perspective, it is highly likely that the Third Mizukage was indeed killed by Obito Uchiha in revenge in the original storyline."

"He killed the Third Mizukage to avenge Rin Nohara."

"After that, he took control of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura."

The Third Mizukage continued, "However, after my death, my control over the Skeleton Emperor increased significantly, and I used the Skeleton Emperor to severely injure one of them."

"They should retreat for now."

Uehara Shu's brow twitched slightly.

The compatibility between the Third Mizukage and the Skeleton King was only good.

Moreover, it's barely considered good.

In addition, there's the special nature of the Skeleton Emperor.

Therefore, the Third Mizukage's progress in mastering the Skeleton King was relatively slow.

Upon hearing the Third Mizukage's words, Uehara Shu couldn't help but form a guess.

"Could it be that Zanpakuto, a ninja tool belonging to Shinigami and Hollows, is easier for a ninja to control after death?"

"It's very possible."

"After all, dead ninjas are closer to death gods and Hollows."

Uehara Osamu continued listening to the Third Mizukage's narration.

"However, that attack almost exhausted my soul power."

"After being killed, I thought my soul would dissipate, but I was unexpectedly attracted by the Skeleton King and essentially became a parasite on him."

"I feel that my soul power is slowly recovering."

"But it's very slow."

"It will probably take a long time before I can return to the state I was in when I was dying."

"Shu, but do all Zanpakuto have this ability?"

Uehara Shu shook his head.

The Skeleton Emperor is a genuine Zanpakuto, so it's reasonable for him to have such abilities.

Kiriichimonji, the Blue Rose Sword—Uehara Shu thought that was impossible.

"Lord Mizukage, it's probably because the Skeleton Emperor's materials are special that he has such abilities."

"Is it."

The Third Mizukage felt a surge of relief.

"That's good. The one who acknowledged me is the Skeleton Emperor."

He was already close to surpassing the Second Mizukage, and in just a few more years, he would be confident of becoming the Third Mizukage.

In this situation, the Third Mizukage was extremely frustrated to suddenly encounter an inexplicable attack and die.

However, the soul can attach itself to the Skeleton King.

They can still look out over the ninja world and over over the Hidden Mist Village.

This made the Third Mizukage feel a little better.

"Oh, right, I also remembered a few things."

“Previously, someone came to our Hidden Mist Village and used genjutsu on me. The Three-Tails Nohara Rinkonoha bombing plan was a plan that guy influenced me with genjutsu and made me do.”

"I knew it, how could I possibly arrange it that way?"

"Konoha has both the Uzumaki clan's secret techniques and members. The Three-Tails Nohara Rin's plan to bomb Konoha is no different from simply giving Konoha a Jinchuriki."

"Not only will it fail to kill the enemy, it will also become an asset to the enemy."

"If there are no surprises, that person should also be an Uchiha."

"The ninja of Konoha".

"That plan most likely involves them wanting Kirigakure to hand over the Three-Tails."

"It's a pity that Nohara Rin and Kakashi were too stupid; they actually committed suicide."

"This actually helps our Hidden Mist Village."

"Among the four who came this time, the mongrel of Senju and Uchiha also tried to control me with genjutsu, but failed, probably because of the Skeleton Emperor."

"However, they certainly won't let this go."

"They'll probably come again."

"We must think of ways to deal with this in advance."