People are devouring everything; I have a bucket list.

Chapter 37 A Promise Is Made

After the wall of flames surrounding the Mizukage building dissipated, the Jonin and Special Jonin of Kirigakure instantly appeared at the scene.

Leading the group was the elder of Kirigakure, known as "Master Genji".

Genji was a person who co-founded the village during the time of the first Mizukage.

From that time on, he began to assist the First Mizukage and continued to assist the Fourth Mizukage. Even now, he remains an absolute high-ranking member of Kirigakure. Even Mei Terumi only gained the recognition of many ninjas because she was Genji's disciple.

This old man, though not the Water Shadow, possessed power comparable to, or even greater than, that of the Water Shadow.

Such elderly people are Xiao Yang's biggest challenge as the fifth Mizukage, but they may also be his greatest asset.

After the group of ninjas arrived, Mei Terumi was the first to approach Xiao Yang, and said nervously:

"Lord Godaime."

Mei Terumi's address caused the arriving Kirigakure ninjas to show unusual expressions. Even the master opened his eyes, which had narrowed to slits due to his age, and took another look at his disciple.

The scene suddenly became quiet.

The ninjas of Kirigakure have always been gloomy and have spent years in bloodshed, so the silent stares of the ninjas made the atmosphere very grim.

Seeing this, Qing, who had a completely bald head, couldn't help but swallow hard, very worried that a fight might break out soon.

It was at this moment that

The three-tailed beast Isobu, lying nearby, let out a low growl.

"Three tails!!"

The tense atmosphere was immediately broken, and the Yuan Master's guards grabbed their weapons and became alert.

At this moment, after letting out a cry, the Three-Tailed Isobu lowered its eyes, glanced at Xiao Yang, and then fell silent.

The master raised his head, glanced at Isobu in surprise, then realized something, chuckled, and said:

"Yagura has finally done something good."

When he was blocked by the wall of flames earlier, Genji had already learned about Yagura's situation from Mei Terumi. Now, seeing the attitude of the Three-Tails Isobu, he understood that this tailed beast would really carry out the 'Fourth Hokage's last wish'.

In other words, Xiao Yang, who rose to power through rebellion, gained the support of Mitsuki Isobu.

Although tailed beasts have never had "human rights," Master Yuan understands the significance of supporting them.

Master Yuan laughed for a while, then turned to look at Xiao Yang:

"Child, may this old man see your face?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang controlled the Black God Suit and removed the head covering, revealing his young face and a pair of pure white eyes.

Upon seeing those eyes, Master Yuan was also somewhat surprised:

"A member of the Kaguya clan has awakened the Hyuga Byakugan?"

"Good news, good news."

The master's hand holding the cane trembled slightly. Then, he took a deep breath and instructed the ninja behind him:

"The Anbu will immediately clear the Mizukage Building and retrieve the data. The Sealing Team will activate the barrier to ensure that no spies are spying. The Medical Team will immediately begin treating the wounded. The rest of the team will search the battlefield in regular groups. If any resisters are found, they will be temporarily detained and controlled."

After Master Yuan finished instructing the ninjas, he turned around, glanced at Xiao Yang, and then at Mei Terumi:

"You little brats from the Kaguya clan, and you too, Zhao, come with me."

He coughed as he spoke, propped himself up with his cane, smiled, and said:

"I'm really getting old. I only used the Body Flicker Technique for a short while, and my whole body is already aching."

"Cough cough!!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang gave Yuan Shi a meaningful look, and then followed in his footsteps.

At this moment, Terumi Mei looked up at Xiao Yang, then at the departing Yuan Shi, gritted her teeth, and followed him.

The three passed through the ruins of the Water Shadow Building and entered the dense jungle.

Once everyone was alone, Master Yuan slowed his pace and asked:

"Zhao, what are you thinking?"

Mei Terumi paused for a moment upon hearing this, then explained:

"Kigakure needs the Fifth Hokage."

This was her way of explaining her previous act of "surrendering".

With the death of the Fourth Hokage, Yagura Karatachi, the breaking of the seal on the Three-Tails Isobu, and the presence of a troublesome Uchiha clan member lurking in the shadows, Kirigakure desperately needs a powerful figure like Xiao Yang, who is at the level of one of the Five Kage.

Therefore, despite Xiao Yang's unclear motives and the fact that he was the mastermind behind the killing of Yagura, Mei Terumi still made the decision to assist him in becoming the Fifth Mizukage.

Master Yuan chuckled softly, "Heh heh, you've got the same idea as me."

Mei Terumi paused for a moment, then stopped and looked at Genji.

The Yuan Master, who was walking at the front, stopped, opened his eyes that had been squinting, turned around, and tried hard to see Xiao Yang's face clearly:

"But I'm curious, having observed you all this time, what makes you so confident that I'd risk the entire Mist Village?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yang laughed: "Old man, are you asking me for a pledge of loyalty?"

Hearing Xiao Yang's rude address, Terumi Mei's expression turned somewhat awkward.

However, Master Yuan didn't care. It's normal for someone preparing to become the Mizukage to have a personal style.

"It's less of a pledge of allegiance and more of a 'hope'!"

Master Yuan shook his head, looking helpless, and said:

"I once thought that Yagura Karatachi was that hope, but it turned out I was wrong."

"I gambled four times. I only got the first and second generation right. The third and fourth generations disappointed me more and more."

Master Yuan scratched his head in distress, then sighed:

"I don't consider myself a genius, nor am I a tough person."

"Therefore, I have always seen myself as the Mizukage's assistant."

"However, with my help, starting from the third generation, Kirigakure has been declining more and more. Now, there are only a handful of strong people left who are worth mentioning, and most of them have chosen to betray the village."

Master Yuan raised his head and looked at Xiao Yang with a serious expression:

"The Hidden Mist Village has no shortage of rogue ninja of the Five Kage level, but it lacks only a qualified Mizukage."

"So, I want to know if you're a qualified Mizukage."

Upon hearing Master Yuan's words, Xiao Yang smiled.

He turned his head, glanced at Mei Terumi, and then revealed a playful smile:

"Is she your disciple?"

"Yes!" Master Yuan nodded upon seeing this, without denying it.

At this moment, Xiao Yang said with a half-smile:

"You originally intended for her to become the fifth generation leader, didn't you?"

Master Yuan paused for a moment.

Mei Terumi's expression beneath her mask also changed.

Both of them understood what Xiao Yang meant.

Beneath the throne of Shadow, Xiao Yang and Mei Terumi are indeed rivals.

Once this is clear, any rise to power for either side would be a disaster for the other.

In contrast to Xiao Yang, who possesses great personal strength but has no followers, Terumi Mei has the identity of a Yuan Master disciple and has been working in the Dark Division for many years.

Once this was realized, Terumi Mei became a political enemy that Xiao Yang had to eliminate.

Even if Mei Terumi was the first to pledge allegiance to Xiao Yang when facing political enemies, once Xiao Yang secured his position as Mizukage, she would inevitably be the first to be eliminated.

Realizing this, Terumi Mei felt somewhat regretful, knowing that her previous investment had become the knife that killed her.

But before she could regret it for long, Xiao Yang said matter-of-factly:

"Very good, from now on, she is my wife!"

After saying that,

Before Mei Terumi could react, Genshi struck the ground heavily with his cane and said:

"It's a deal!!"

Mei Terumi: "???"

At this moment, Yuan Shi glanced at Terumi Mei, who was still in a daze, then looked at Xiao Yang, and couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear:

Double happiness!

"Haha~"

After Yuan Shi finished laughing, he used his cane to support himself and knelt on one knee before Xiao Yang, saying:

"This old master greets the Fifth Hokage!"