Naruto entry.

Chapter 154: Cooperation Achieved, Ringo Ameyuri's Curiosity

"Moreover, we can cooperate. You really want to become the next Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, right? After you lure out Raiga Kurosuki, I will use his body for experiments, which will speed up the research process. To cure your illness, we need more experimental subjects."

Kiyoshi's eyes were fixed on Ringo Ameyuri.

The obsession of becoming a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist is like how children in Konoha all want to become Hokage.

It is a symbol of recognition and status.

Do you think I would betray my comrades?

Ringo Yuri asked back.

"Betraying your comrades doesn't mean betraying the village. Don't you have the confidence that you can do a better job than him after becoming the new Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?"

Kiyoshi smiled.

Using ordinary or innocent people for experiments is definitely inhumane, and Kiyoshi doesn't want to do such things.

But these ninjas were different.

A ninja is essentially a ninja who carries out missions.

Raiga Kurosuki has countless lives on his hands. As a Kirigakure ninja who invaded the Land of Fire, he was always in a life-or-death situation.

Kiyoshi had no qualms about dealing with someone like that.

If they themselves are caught, they will also be killed and their eyes stolen. So it is normal for them to be weaker than others and fall into their hands to maximize their benefits.

In fact, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, did many similar things.

His forbidden techniques are inseparable from human experimentation; the "Impure World Reincarnation Technique" is solid evidence that he conducted human experiments on them.

Successfully executing this ritual requires the sacrifice of a living person, but why would one think of using a living person as a sacrifice, and how many living people's lives were sacrificed during the development process, are questions worth considering.

"You agree, right?"

A flash of crimson light appeared in Kiyoshi's eyes as he subtly channeled a large amount of his pupil power into Ringo Ameyuri, planting a suggestive illusion.

This was to prevent her from disclosing information about the transaction.

A strong mental energy cannot exist without a healthy physical body.

While Ringo Ameyuri managed to secure a position among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen despite her frail health and forged an iron will through long-term illness, her weak body was ultimately like a leaky container, continuously draining her otherwise vibrant mental energy.

Only after the body has fully recovered can it truly unleash its brilliance after being tempered.

Simply put, giving hints under these circumstances is perfectly timed and advantageous.

A red glint of Sharingan flashed in Ringo Ameyuri's eyes, but she herself did not notice it.

She laughed, and the sharp teeth in her rosy little mouth gleamed in the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees.

"Interesting, you really are a unique Uchiha."

Ringo Ameyuri did not reject the cooperation invitation extended by Kiyoshi.

She had no concept of companionship; killing someone was no big deal.

To become the new Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, one cannot avoid the previous generation; a battle is inevitable sooner or later.

In the village lived a boy named Zabuza Momochi, who was about the same age as Mei Terumi. He single-handedly killed all the students in his class.

Instead of being imprisoned for murdering his comrades, this behavior made Zabuza Momochi famous and earned him the nickname "Kirigakure Demon" at a young age.

This is the Blood Mist Land of today, a place of bloodshed and brutality where the strong reign supreme.

Even if someone kills a comrade, as long as they don't betray the village, the village won't blame them for the small-scale infighting.

To be honest, Ringo Ameyuri had no idea that the once wise and powerful Third Mizukage would become so cruel and incompetent in his old age.

However, violating the policies issued by the "Kage" is considered treason, and one can only wander the ninja world forever.

This has led to the fog becoming increasingly chaotic.

What intrigued Ringo Ameyuri was that Kiyoshi, who came from Konoha Village, which possessed the "Will of Fire," actually wanted to cooperate with an enemy like her.

Isn't this guy afraid of being treated as a traitor to the village?

Let's meet here again next time.

Kiyoshi left a message and quickly headed to the battlefield.

Now we have the subjects for the next experiment.

He doesn't need too many test subjects; one is enough for daily research, and another is sufficient for successful verification.

As long as the amount of demonic power is reduced, there will be no danger to life.

At most, it will produce some mutations, such as having multiple eyes or multiple legs.

As the moist air from the stream filled Kiyoshi's nostrils, he returned to the mist.

The fog has dissipated considerably and is rapidly dissipating at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Retreat now!"

Kiyoshi heard Raiga Kurosugi's shouts.

The next moment, a rustling sound rang out.

The fog cleared.

Only the Uchiha ninjas and three other foreign ninjas, including Minato Namikaze, remained.

"Have they retreated?"

Minato Namikaze frowned, but did not pursue them.

"We are going to support Lord Fugaku."

Uchiha Horikawa said.

He then instructed several members of his clan to deal with the corpses on the ground.

The bodies were either burned on the spot or sealed in a scroll and taken back.

The corpses of ninjas reveal a great deal of secrets, including their ninjutsu, the nature of their chakra, their bloodline limits, and the special drugs they used.

Therefore, they will be dealt with promptly.

If a foreign ninja dies in Konoha during the Chunin Exams, the Jonin leading that country will retrieve the body.

Minato Namikaze nodded; this was indeed the best option.

"Hurry up and go."

Kakashi glanced at Obito indifferently.

Obito's face still had traces of blood, clearly indicating that he had just been in a fight.

"Dead...dead."

Obito watched as his clansmen cleaned up several Uchiha corpses on the ground.

The pieces of flesh that had just been shattered by the water were difficult to handle, so they were burned directly using fire-style techniques.

He had encountered this group of people before in his own clan.

In the blink of an eye, they were separated by life and death, and he was gone.

This stark contrast made Obito almost vomit.

"Could you be a little more mature like Kiyoshi?"

Kakashido.

"I'm not like those cold-blooded guys!"

Obito couldn't accept Kiyoshi's indifferent attitude towards the death of his clansmen.

Does this guy not even feel any reverence for the passing of life?

Kiyoshi felt Obito's gaze, shook his head, and said nothing.

Kiyoshi resealed the ninja sword into the sealing scroll and followed Uchiha Horikawa.

"Obito, Kiyoshi isn't that kind of person."

Nohara Rin defended Kiyoshi.

How could Kiyoshi, who could take time to practice Lightning Release chakra nature for her, possibly be the person Obito described?

Kiyoshi is a good person!

It was understandable given the urgency of the situation during the initial battle.

"You just came out of the fog?"

Uchiha Horikawa asked.

"Yes, we're chasing that woman with the reddish-brown hair."

Kiyoshi replied.

Let's get going.

Without asking any further questions, Uchiha Horikawa quickly led his men to the battlefield after disposing of the bodies of his clansmen.

…………

The sun set behind the mountains, and the night, like a layer of ink, covered the sky in black.

The battle in this area has come to an end.

Kiyoshi killed eight Hidden Mist ninjas and could feel his eye power increasing.

If you continue, you'll be able to touch that membrane.

(End of this chapter)