Uchiha the Madman: He embodies truth and obliterates reality.

Unlike other villages that didn't take rogue ninjas seriously, Kirigakure took the emergence of a rogue ninja in the village very seriously, forcing them to send out a large number of ninjas to hunt him down. This resulted in considerable losses for them.

All of these are issues that the leaders of Kirigakure have had to consider. After comprehensive consideration, the leaders believe that the Blood Mist policy is generally more detrimental than beneficial to Kirigakure.

The unexpected death of the Third Mizukage gave the ninjas of Kirigakure an opportunity for reform.

Upon assuming the position of Fourth Mizukage, Yagura's first act was to abolish the Blood Mist policy that had existed since the founding of Kirigakure. Rumors suggest that the elders and marshals of Kirigakure also played a role in this decision.

Who is the Elder Marshal?

He is the only elder in Kirigakure, possessing power and status equal to that of the Mizukage. He oversees all affairs of Kirigakure, and all matters, large and small, must first be approved by the elder and marshal before they can be implemented.

It was with the support of the elders and marshal that Yagura was able to successfully assume the position of the Fourth Mizukage and abolish the policy regarding the Blood Mist.

at this time--

The Mizukage Yagura, who had been controlled by Obito, had returned to the village, accompanied by White Zetsu disguised as members of the Mizukage's direct ANBU. The ninjas of Kirigakure did not notice anything unusual, but they were slightly surprised that the Mizukage Yagura had returned so quickly.

After all, wasn't our Mizukage supposed to be inspecting the region with the Daimyo of the Land of Water? How come he's back so soon?

Mizukage Yagura explained internally that he had canceled his original plan to inspect the area because he had more important things to do now.

Under Obito's control, the Mizukage Yagura urgently convened a meeting in Kirigakure.

At the meeting, Yagura told everyone about the meteorite fall that had been circulating outside. He said there was solid evidence to prove that these things were true, that a huge meteorite was about to fall into the world, and that the power of that meteorite was enough to destroy the entire world.

At first, the group didn't quite believe Yagura's words, but the Mizukage Yagura spoke with such conviction that they quickly came to believe him. After all, the Mizukage Yagura was always a serious person, and he wouldn't have said such things if he wasn't certain.

After confirming that the meteorite fall was real, everyone panicked.

"The meteorite impact is real!?"

"So... what should we do?" Because the incident happened so suddenly, no one could think of any good solutions for the time being.

Just then, Mizukage Yagura slowly spoke up, saying, "I have received reliable information that an organization called Akatsuki has a solution to deal with meteorite impacts."

Upon hearing Mizukage Yagura's words, everyone present focused their attention on him.

Yagura solemnly stated, "Cooperating with Akatsuki is the only way out for our Kirigakure."

"Lord Mizukage is right. If that's true, then our Hidden Mist Village is saved."

"Yes, yes! We should do as the Mizukage says, and we'll definitely be able to do it."

At this moment, in everyone's eyes, the Mizukage Yagura, who has now proposed a solution, is their backbone.

If they can't rely on the Fourth Mizukage of the village, who else can they rely on?

When the respected elders and marshals of the village heard Yagura's words, they did not feel happy like the others; instead, they frowned.

The marshal was somewhat wary of Xiao, whose origins were unknown.

But now that everyone agrees with Mizukage Yagura's words, the Marshal can't very well disagree.

Then... Yagura dropped a bombshell on everyone.

"I've already taken care of the Daimyo." Mizukage Yagura's words were anything but shocking.

"Lord Mizukage... what is this...?"

"The Daimyo was dealt with by the Mizukage? You must be joking."

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

“We don’t need a great name. Now is the time to make a decisive move.”

Mizukage Yagura said calmly, "Before the apocalypse arrives, we need to cooperate with Akatsuki on one hand, and store enough supplies on the other. In this process, we must concentrate power and resources to the maximum extent possible, and I do not want to be hampered by the noble class led by the Daimyo on this point."

"The daimyo and the noble class behind him are precisely the obstacles to this. For the sake of the greater good, the daimyo and the class behind him must be sacrificed. This country can only have a Mizukage and can only be led by the Mizukage. Only in this way can we be of one mind and have a unified government."

"To save Kirigakure, to save the Land of Water."

"In the name of the Fourth Mizukage, I hereby announce that we will restart the Blood Mist Era!!! We will cleanse the internal cancers and unite the entire Hidden Mist Village of the Land of Water to face this meteorite crisis." Yagura waved his arms and announced to the crowd.

At the same time, Mizukage Yagura emphasized in front of everyone: "I hereby declare that everything I have done is for the survival of the village and for the country we live in. We have no other choice."

"Well said, Lord Mizukage."

The people below echoed in agreement.

Some people support it, while others oppose it.

Representatives and clan leaders of numerous bloodline limits stood up to express their opposition. They were all traditional conservatives and were very dissatisfied with the Mizukage Yagura's unauthorized disposal of the daimyo who ruled the Land of Water.

The elder marshal, however, became suspicious of what the Mizukage Yagura had said.

Yagura was promoted to the position of Mizukage by his own hand. He was very familiar with Yagura, who was a steady and intelligent young man. But now Yagura was acting so aggressively, which was not in line with Yagura's style.

Chapter 87 Bloodbath in the Hidden Mist

"We no longer need the corrupt daimyo and his noble class. The situation is different now, and it's time for us to make changes. Moreover, we need internal reforms as well," Mizukage Yagura said to the crowd in a calm tone.

"Fourth Mizukage, don't you think your ideas are too radical?" The old voice of the elder marshal rang out in the meeting, drawing everyone's attention.

"What's wrong with it?" Yagura asked coldly, looking at the elder marshal.

The elder marshal sighed and replied, "Even if the meteorite impact is real, why go to such extremes? I don't blame you for the daimyo's death. Let's stop here, Fourth Mizukage!"

"The Land of Water doesn't need daimyo or those noble classes; all it needs is for me, the Mizukage, to exist."

"Furthermore, in order to unite and deal with the crisis of the meteorite impact, Kirigakure must undergo a thorough internal purge. There is no room for discussion on this. Or does the elder intend to oppose me?" A flash of killing intent crossed Yagura's eyes as he looked at the elder marshal and asked.

"What a joke! You have no right to make such a decision, Daimyo! Besides... the era of the Blood Mist Policy is over!"

The speaker was the head of the Hozuki clan, and the Hozuki clan behind him supported the Elder and Marshal's faction. As a family that produced the Second Mizukage and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the Hozuki clan wielded considerable influence in Kirigakure.

"That's right! The one-country-one-village system is not to be changed!"

"The Hidden Mist Village finally ended the Blood Mist policy with great difficulty; we must not repeat the same mistake."

After the Hozuki clan patriarch spoke, the opposition from other clans grew stronger, as these clans with bloodline limits were all on the side of the elder marshal.

After all, Mizukage Yagura had only recently assumed the position of Fourth Mizukage, and his power base was still relatively weak. Therefore, most of the ninjas who supported Mizukage Yagura came from commoner backgrounds. Without the support of the elders and marshal, Yagura, as the Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails, would not have been able to become the Fourth Mizukage.

"Without the support of the elders and marshals, do you think you can sit in the position of Mizukage?"

"That's exactly what I'm saying! Without the Elders and Marshals, what is your Mizukage?!"

"Hey! Watch your language! This is the Mizukage!"

"You've gone too far! Apologize to Lord Mizukage right now!"

The two groups, those supporting the Elder Marshal and those supporting the Mizukage Yagura, were arguing fiercely.

"Stop arguing!"

The elder marshal stopped everyone, then looked at the Mizukage Yagura, "Fourth Mizukage, you're going too far! Are you really going to do things your own way? This isn't like you."

The elder marshal was very dissatisfied with Yagura's unauthorized execution of the daimyo, which easily broke the system of one village per province.

As an old man who witnessed the establishment of the "one country, one village" system, the elder marshal could not accept such a thing.

The village should have coexisted with the state on an equal footing.

Even the First Hokage, with his immense power, didn't abolish this system. What gives Yagura the right to do so? And what gives him the right to carry out a purge in Kirigakure? Does he think the Blood Mist policy hasn't harmed Kirigakure enough?!

The Elder Marshal was increasingly unable to understand Yagura, the subordinate he had personally promoted. Yagura seemed like a completely different person.

Although the ninjas possessed unparalleled power, none of them dared to overstep the established system of one country and one village.

The heads and representatives of other bloodline limits shared the same sentiment; as conservatives, they did not want to see this happen.

Are you all going to object to what I'm saying?

Mizukage Yagura narrowed his eyes, looking at the clan heads and representatives who stood against him, as if trying to remember their faces.

"So what if it is? If you don't stop Mizukage, Kirigakure will be destroyed."

"I'm afraid we'll be in chaos before the meteorite even hits."

The meeting descended into argument once again as these family patriarchs and representatives spoke.

The group argued back and forth at the meeting, but couldn't reach a conclusion. As it was getting late, they had no choice but to disperse.

Before long, only the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, remained in the conference room.

next moment--

As the vortex spun, Obito, wearing a yellow vortex mask, appeared. He was naturally aware of what had happened at the meeting, and he had decided that in order to take control of the Land of Water as soon as possible, he must first eliminate all the opposing voices in the Land of Water.

"Hmph. I don't need your permission," Obito sneered.

The following day, Obito, under the control of the Mizukage Yagura, swiftly launched a bloody purge within the Land of Water.

A large number of Anbu and Kirigakure ninja were mobilized, and under the leadership of Mizukage Yagura, they carried out a planned purge of the so-called internal cancers within Kirigakure.

In Kirigakure, the clan territories of one bloodline limit family after another were massacred, and even the remaining Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were persecuted, with some dying and others fleeing.

The property of the massacred families was confiscated, and the supplies and resources were sorted and organized. Obito planned to hand these supplies over to the Akatsuki organization.

Whether out of personal motives or because Obito wanted to completely control the entire Land of Water, he turned Kirigakure into a living hell.

The land of Kirigakure has been completely stained red with blood.

Corpses were everywhere, and there was a chorus of wails.

Obito didn't care how Kirigakure in the Land of Water would be affected by his purge. What he wanted was to eliminate all opposition forces in order to completely control the country and Kirigakure.