Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Chapter 144 The Dilemma of the Minazuki Clan

The Hidden Mist Village was already facing a shortage of young and old people.

There are few high-level combatants left, and almost no mid-level ninjas.

The culprit is Nara Shikatoki.

Nara Shikatoki played a crucial role in the situation that occurred in Kirigakure.

Now Shikatoki is also going to target the bloodline clans, which are now absolutely the backbone of Kirigakure.

After all that, Nara Shikatoki was just trying to take advantage of Kirigakure!

But Mei Terumi dared not say these words aloud.

Because Shikatoki was right, the Fourth Mizukage had gone mad and was really going to take action against the Mizuki clan.

Moreover, most of the senior management agreed.

This was something that Terumi Mei couldn't understand at all.

"What's your decision?"

Mei Terumi's expression changed repeatedly before she finally sighed, "It's possible, but it must be voluntary for the Minazuki clan. You can't force them."

"No problem. Your Mizukage is about to kill your entire family. I'm just offering a helping hand in their time of need. How could they possibly refuse?" Shika made no attempt to hide anything and told them everything.

This caused Mei Terumi's lips to twitch slightly.

"Then, what news and opportunity did Lord Lu Shi mention?"

"The news is that your Mizukage has been taken over by someone."

Lu Shi's words made their pupils shrink.

Although he had suspected this for a long time, Yagura's several attempts to probe him were all normal except for his firm implementation of the Blood Mist Village policy.

Or rather, this is absolutely the worst-case scenario.

"Who is it?"

Mei Terumi asked with a gloomy expression.

"That's a different price, and even if you find out, there's nothing you can do. You might even lose your life, so I advise you not to ask around." Lu Shi was telling the truth.

There is Black Zetsu.

If it couldn't kill Nara Shika, could it not kill Terumi Mei and the others?

How could these people possibly outmaneuver Black Zetsu, this ancient monster with a history of thousands of years?

Mei Terumi took a deep breath. "What about the opportunity?"

"The person controlling the Mizukage has been severely injured by me, and his control has weakened. You can try to see if you can get the Mizukage out of control, but my suggestion is to prepare everything in advance and then launch a coup."

"Replacing the Mizukage, you know, he can be controlled once, and he can be controlled twice, so it's better to solve it once and for all. Of course, this is just a suggestion, you can discuss the specifics yourselves."

After Lu Shi finished speaking, he turned and left, saying, "I'm leaving first. You can think about it yourselves."

"Mei Terumi, is the Mizukage really being controlled?" Ao still couldn't quite believe it.

"Nara Shikatoki has no reason to lie to us, and the Fourth Mizukage's actions are indeed too abnormal. This is not a talent selection, but a weakening of Kirigakure's strength. If the Mizukage is being controlled, then everything makes sense."

Mei Terumi still wanted to believe Shikatoki.

After all, given Lu Shi's strength, there was no need for him to deceive himself.

To put it bluntly...

Even if Shikatoki forcibly brings the Minazuki clan along, Mei Terumi and the others wouldn't dare utter a single word.

The fact that Lu Shi could speak to them so politely already shows that Lu Shi has high moral character.

"So what do we do?"

"Let's inform Master Yuan first."

"Um."

The village of Kirigakure is now rife with undercurrents due to Shikatoki's arrival.

Inside the Water Shadow's office.

Black Zetsu, disguised as Uchiha Madara, coldly looked at Uchiha Shinki.

"Spark, you acted impulsively this time!" Black Zetsu admonished.

Uchiha Shinka was somewhat unconvinced, "Lord Madara, why didn't you kill Nara Shikatoki? If you had, Nara Shikatoki would definitely not have been your match."

Black Zetsu's lips twitched slightly as he listened.

How could he possibly defeat Nara Shikatoki?

Even Madara Uchiha couldn't beat him, so why would he go and die? Didn't you see he kept avoiding Nara Shikatoki?

However, this is definitely not something I can say to Uchiha Shinko.

"Shinho, I can defeat Nara Shikatoki, but I can't kill him. You've seen his immortality. Plus, I'm getting old, and I can't fight a protracted battle as well as a young man. Moreover, if I make a move, it will definitely expose our plan."

"This is a losing proposition. The future belongs to you young people. I believe you will surpass Nara Shikatoki and fulfill my long-cherished wish!"

Black Zetsu spoke earnestly, his tone filled with approval and encouragement.

This made Uchiha Shinko extremely happy.

In the entire Uchiha clan, who could gain Madara Uchiha's approval?

Only he, the Uchiha Kinka, can do it!

"I understand now, I acted impulsively this time."

"Well, it's good that you know you made a mistake. You used the Mangekyou Sharingan extensively this time, and your vision is starting to blur, isn't it?"

Uchiha Shinka nodded. "Yes, my eyes are indeed a little blurry."

"I was originally thinking of waiting a while before talking about it, but since that's the case, let's stay put for now and prepare for the Hashirama cell transplant. Once that happens, your Sharingan will return to normal, and the consumption of its power will be greatly reduced."

Upon hearing this good news, Uchiha Shinka quickly expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Lord Madara."

"Okay, I need to rest now. You should go and recover too."

"Yes."

Watching Uchiha Shinnosuke leave, Black Zetsu finally snapped. "Why is it Nara Shikatoki again? White Zetsu! Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on him? Are all Uchiha idiots? Just because they awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, they think they're invincible?"

"He thinks he can just cause trouble for the Nara deer?! Can't he just stick to my plan?"

Bai Jue stood to the side, looking completely unconcerned. "I tried to persuade him, but to no avail. That's why I came to you. By the way, do you know what it feels like to poop?"

"You son of a bitch!"

Black Zetsu is truly speechless.

Uchiha Shinnosuke and White Zetsu, Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick.

"Let's not talk about that. Did you find the person I asked you to investigate?" Black Zetsu knew that getting angry with White Zetsu would only make him feel bad in the end, so he simply skipped the topic.

"Oh, currently the only people who meet the criteria are Kakuzu, the rogue ninja from Takigakure, and Sasori, the rogue ninja from Sunagakure."

When it comes to intelligence gathering, White Zetsu is quite authoritative.

Black Zetsu nodded. "I understand. Nara Shikatoki came to Kirigakure, whether he came to help or not. He can't stay in Kirigakure anymore. He'll make a quick buck and then plan to leave. We can have Uchiha Shinka invite those rogue ninjas."

Shika is currently living near the Minazuki clan.

The Blood Mist Village has caused widespread fear within the village, with everyone venturing out with extreme caution.

The same applies to the Minazuki clan.

The Minazuki clan was somewhat aware of Yagura's targeting and murderous intent.

"Chief, I'm back."

The head of the Minazuki clan, Minazuki Ryuko, looked up and asked, "So, what did Kaguya say?"

"The Kaguya clan said that Yagura Karatachi was just putting on a show and didn't dare to make a move at all. Even if he did, they weren't afraid, so they think we're making a mountain out of a molehill."

"A bunch of idiots!"

Shui Wuyue's face was pale and unpleasant.

Kaguya's clan are a bunch of brainless brutes.

All they know is fighting and killing.

They couldn't see the situation clearly at all.

The bloodline family is indeed powerful, but no matter how powerful they are, they can't withstand the combined strength of the entire village of Yagura.

His original plan was to unite with the Kaguya clan, which would make Yagura Karatachi wary and dare not act rashly. He did not expect that the Kaguya clan would not be able to see the situation at all.

Even at this point, they are still so arrogant and conceited.

"What about the intelligence from Kirigakure?"

"Recently, a large-scale explosion occurred in the eastern forest. The specific details are unknown, but it is said that someone saw two giants fighting, which should be some kind of special ninjutsu. In addition, the Mizukage's ANBU have been mobilized very frequently."

Mizuki Ryuko frowned slightly. "What about their movements towards us?"

"Not at the moment."

Logically speaking, no news should be the best news, but Mizuki Ryuko still felt uneasy.

At that moment, a series of whooshing sounds came from outside.

A large number of Hidden Mist members completely surrounded the Minazuki clan.

"Not good! Yagura is going to make his move today!" Minazuki Ryuko dared not be careless. "Quick! Organize a defense immediately."

"yes!"

Due to the sudden attack by the Hidden Mist Anbu, the Minazuki clan was caught off guard, and the situation deteriorated, with many Minazuki Jonin severely injured and unable to fight.

Mizuki Ryuko, covered in injuries, stood at the forefront of her clansmen.

Behind him were the elderly, weak, women and children of the Minazuki clan, so he could not retreat.

"What on earth is Yagura trying to do?!" Minazuki Ryuko roared!

"You bloodline clans are truly arrogant, addressing the Mizukage by his given name! Just as the Mizukage said, it's all because you've been sucking the lifeblood of Kirigakure that Kirigakure has fallen into such decline!"

"As long as we wipe out all the bloodline clans, Kirigakure will surely become great again!"

It's obvious that the people in the shadows here have all been brainwashed.

They believe that the root of all the mistakes in Kirigakure lies with the bloodline families.