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"The bamboo tug clan is about to rebel."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Uehara Shu and the other two changed.

Both Pipa Juzo and Ao have some knowledge of the Taketori clan.

Nobody really liked this "crazy" family.

In addition, the incident involving Ringo Mayuko further worsened their impression of the Kaguya clan.

But after all, the Kaguya clan was one of the founders of Kirigakure.

It has been confirmed that the matter concerning Taketori-da was an individual act by Taketori-da.

This was said by the Third Mizukage himself.

Why did the Kaguya clan suddenly rebel?

Uehara Shu knew that in the original story, the Kaguya clan was wiped out in the civil war in Kirigakure, but Uehara Shu remembered that it was a long time ago.

By then, Orochimaru had already defected from Konoha.

Even Zabuza is already an adult.

Zabuza is still just a boy at the moment.

The civil war between the Kaguya clan and Kirigakure came far too soon.

The Third Mizukage said, "The problem of the Kaguya clan has existed for a long time. Originally, I planned to deal with this issue after the war between Kirigakure and Konoha ended."

"But now, I'm afraid we have no choice but to deal with it ahead of schedule."

"The matter of Taketori-da was only Taketori-da's decision, that's true."

"However, the Bamboo Clan has already split into two factions."

"A faction that advocates starting a civil war and values ​​family more than village."

"The other faction has a more moderate attitude."

"However, the number of people advocating for civil war is far greater than the other."

"According to the information provided by the Bamboo Cat, the Bamboo Clan has been secretly accumulating strength."

"But more importantly, the Bamboo Clan didn't know before that they were preparing to start a civil war. But just recently, they overheard the conversation between the Bamboo Cat and the Bamboo True Water."

"Now they know."

"Therefore, they will inevitably start a civil war before I realize that the bamboo cat is 'dead'."

"However, the bamboo-cutting cat did not die."

"This is our chance to stop them from starting a civil war."

"By striking the Taketori clan ahead of time and killing them during the few days they are preparing for the civil war, we can stop the civil war and reduce the village's losses."

"Ao, Juzo, I need you two to join this operation."

Pipa Juzo and Ao exchanged a glance.

"Yes, Mizukage-sama."

However, after speaking, Hibiki Juzo hesitated slightly.

"Lord Mizukage, when you say 'kill,' do you mean to wipe out the entire Kaguya clan?"

The events involving Zen-in Shin'i and Zen-in Maki did have some impact on Biwa Juzo.

Therefore, I couldn't help but ask this question.

"Yes."

The Third Mizukage showed no change in expression.

Just like this decision, it's nothing.

Even though Uehara Shu already had some understanding of the Third Mizukage's personality and style of doing things.

They knew that the Third Mizukage was the one who created the Village of Blood Mist.

However, when he heard that the Third Mizukage was determined to exterminate the Taketori clan without hesitation, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

These two words are too heavy.

Shu Uehara didn't like the Takeori clan.

However, I don't think the Bamboo Clan deserved to be wiped out.

In a family with so many members, there are bound to be some people who shouldn't be treated this way.

"Lord Mizukage is right."

A voice rang out from not far away.

This is a Taketori cat that has already received treatment from Ringo Ameyuri and has recovered somewhat, struggling to walk this way.

Uehara Osamu looked over.

The cat's eyes were bloodshot.

It was very clear that he was angry and dissatisfied.

The cat-like creature staggered, clearly still in terrible condition despite its medical treatment. Yet, its eyes held a resolute gaze.

“I am a member of the bamboo plucker clan, and I know them.”

"Most members of the Kaguya clan approve of civil war; they only care about their own desires and not the village."

"If they were to start a civil war, the vast majority of ninjas would inevitably participate."

"Moreover, things have already come to this point, and the only way to stop the civil war is for us to take action first and kill them."

"That small group of people are indeed innocent."

"But there's nothing we can do about it."

"Given the nature of the bamboo cutter clan, if we kill the others, the remaining people will inevitably hate the village."

"At that time, it will cause another civil war."

"It will bring new trouble to the village."

"Therefore, killing them all at once is the best option for the village."

"Everything is for the village!"

Uehara Shu looked at the calm-voiced Taketori Neko and was somewhat dazed.

For a moment, Uehara Osamu felt as if he saw the shadow of another person in the Bamboo Cutter Cat.

Uchiha Itachi.

In the original storyline, Itachi Uchiha of Konoha chose the village over his clan, and annihilated the Uchiha clan.

Now, faced with the choice between his family and the village, the Bamboo Cutter Cat has chosen the village and is determined to exterminate the Bamboo Cutter clan.

The Third Mizukage and the Taketori Neko both seem to have made up their minds.

The demise of the bamboo ploughing clan seems to be coming sooner than expected.

"Lord Mizukage, I have an idea, but I don't know if I should say it."

Under these circumstances, Uehara Osamu knew that it was impossible for him to stop the operation against the Kaguya clan.

Even if they manage to stop the village, the bamboo-harvesting clan will still attack the village themselves.

The situation will still be very bad.

However, under the existing conditions, Uehara Osamu came up with a slightly better idea.

This is the limit that Uehara Shu can currently achieve.

"Speak, Xiu."

The Third Mizukage rushed up to Hara Shu and revealed a warm smile.

It's like he wasn't the one who made the decision to exterminate the entire clan.

But that's who the Third Mizukage was.

It's like the Blood Mist Village policy.

Through rigorous training and ruthless elimination, the true elites are selected.

Uehara Shu's situation was somewhat different.

Osamu Uehara has already proven himself.

In the realm of Kirigakure blacksmiths, Uehara Shu is the only one.

Therefore, the Third Mizukage's attitude towards Uehara Shu was completely different from his attitude towards ordinary ninjas.

Uehara Shuu first looked at the Taketori Neko.

"Senior Cat, regarding the situation of the Bamboo Clan, it's regrettable. For the sake of the village, it may indeed be necessary to take action against the Bamboo Clan. However, I feel that killing those innocent people would be too unfair to them."

"Moreover, this is actually not a good thing for the village."

"Other ninja clans will know about the Kaguya clan."

"Even knowing that the Kaguya clan committed a grave mistake, the extermination of the entire clan is still terrifying."

"It will affect the morale of the villagers."

"Other ninja villages will definitely use this as a topic of conversation, exaggerating it and causing a huge impact on the reputation of Kirigakure."

"I have an idea, but it requires you, Cat Senior, to make a sacrifice."

"It will cause you great harm, Cat-senpai, but it will have a better outcome for the Kaguya clan and Kirigakure. I wonder if you can accept that, Cat-senpai."

Taketori Neko looked up at Uehara Osamu.

"tell me the story."

Uehara Osamu said, "My idea is this: you, Cat-senpai, should take action and kill all the radical members of the Taketori clan who want to start a civil war."

"After that, he defected and left Kirigakure."

"You, cat-senpai, will bear the sins of the bamboo-harvesting clan alone."