I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 230 Mist Ninja Rebels

Towns in the Land of Whirlpools.

With the covert support of various ninja villages, this chaotic town, rife with conflicting forces, has inexplicably become the territory of the Kirigakure rebels.

Of course, "rebel army" is what the Mist Ninja call it. They call themselves the Revolutionary Ninja Army, and strangely, no one in the ninja world objects to this title.

With the leading villages of Kumogakure, Iwagakure, Konoha, and Sunagakure, four of the five great ninja villages have already acknowledged this. It's clear to everyone that this is because they're afraid the infighting in Kirigakure isn't intense enough.

On the streets, ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village patrolled back and forth. The biggest difference between them and the ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village in the Land of Water was that the Hidden Mist Village ninjas here all wore red armbands.

Under the Revolutionary Army's insignia, countless Kirigakure resistance forces gathered here, especially numerous Kirigakure bloodline ninjas, particularly those who were homeless and forced into prostitution.

Even Mei Terumi, the current leader of the Revolutionary Army, publicly announced the recall of the Kirigakure ninja who were forced to defect due to the Blood Mist policy, instantly causing turmoil in the ninja world.

Among the five great ninja villages, Kirigakure has the most rogue ninja. This is because they are either forced into it by the village or they cannot stand the village's policies.

Inside the tallest building, Mei Terumi rubbed her temples, looking at the current intelligence on the ninja army, a satisfied expression appearing on her face.

"Gentlemen, the situation is very good now. The ninjas in the village of the Land of Water are constantly in turmoil, especially the bloodline ninjas who are forced to surrender, and they are coming to join us one after another."

Inside the room stood Kisame Hoshigaki, Zabuza Momochi, Juzo Biwa, and Ameyuri Ringo, the four great ninjas who were now her right-hand men.

Kisame Hoshigaki, with his shark-like face, revealed a ferocious smile. "When can I meet Mr. Yoru?"

Kisame Hoshigaki was holding a red book in his hand. It was just an ordinary book, but he treated it like a treasure and often said a certain phrase about it.

"Mr. Ye's books reveal the true meaning of life. It was Mr. Ye's books that saved me from the pain of emptiness. I want to achieve Mr. Ye's goal of creating an ideal world."

Kisame's face showed a hint of fanatical worship, while Juzo Biwa sneered, "Kisame, how could you possibly understand the ideas in Mr. Yoru's book? Every time I read this book, I gain new insights. Do you even know what an ideal world is?"

In an instant, Kisame Hoshigaki and Juzo Biwa were locked in a fierce confrontation, neither willing to give in, staring intently at each other.

As for the remaining two, Zabuza Momochi scoffed inwardly. In his mind, only power could change the blood mist; what was a book compared to that?

Of the four, only Ringo Ameyuri coughed with a pale face. Seeing this, Terumi Mei snorted coldly, and the argument in the office stopped instantly.

"Sushizaki Fuguki is currently rebelling in Kirigakure. Although he has not succeeded, the turmoil in Kirigakure is unprecedented. If things go wrong, Kirigakure will fall from its pedestal as one of the five great ninja villages in the ninja world."

Since Mei Terumi announced her intention to overthrow the Fourth Mizukage's regime, she has gained considerable support, especially from Zabuza Momochi, who was already extremely dissatisfied with the village.

After hearing the news, the rogue ninja, Juzo Biwa, who was wandering in the ninja world, remained silent for a long time before turning around and heading towards the village he had left long ago.

Kisame Hoshigaki was betrayed by Suigetsu Hozuki, and after being recruited by Mei Terumi, he rediscovered his purpose in life after reading "My Struggle" while recovering from his injuries.

Ringo Ameyuri joined Terumi Mei's team purely because of her master, but her expression was clearly a little off.

"Countless people in the ninja world are eyeing Kirigakure. Although we have used their power, they all want to see Kirigakure decline. We have never thought that way. Instead, we want to save and change this weeping country."

As Mei Terumi looked at the four of them and spoke righteously, a book titled "My Struggle History" was placed on her table.

At this moment, Mei Terumi sighed inwardly at the book, thinking that Uchiha Yoru was indeed a genius and might become a genius who would lead this era.

"My Struggle" created an ideal world, filled with a fanatical ninja system that prioritized bloodline ninjas and established a hierarchical order. It can be said that this book instilled fear in Mei Terumi.

Because she saw Uchiha Yoru's ambition, yet now she finds herself unable to leave this book.

Because she rebelled against the Blood Mist policy of the Hidden Mist Village, she lacked a crucial element: spirit. This book, by providing that spirit, directly gave the ninjas who followed her direction.

Even after she proposed the future direction and goals of Kirigakure based on this book, many ninjas in Kirigakure secretly defected and joined her, or had already secretly pledged allegiance.

The ninja class system completely placed ninjas in the position of world rulers.

Fanaticism! Mei Terumi could already see the fanaticism of the Kirigakure ninja gathering under her command, and at the same time, she herself was secretly terrified, finding herself almost bewitched as well.

"Ringo Ameyuri, this time your illness can't be delayed any longer." After shaking her head to clear away all her jumbled thoughts, Terumi Mei sighed inwardly, realizing that she herself had also benefited from this book.

She's a pure bloodline ninja, and a dual bloodline ninja at that. Mei Terumi looked up at Ringo Ameyuri with a serious expression and gave her some instructions.

Upon hearing this, Ringo Ameyuri couldn't help but tease, "My illness is beyond the capabilities of ordinary medical ninjas."

"snort!"

Seeing Ringo Ameyuri's stubbornness, Terumi Mei didn't want to lose a key player this time, so she said coldly, "This time is different. I spent a lot of effort to invite her here."

"Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, if even a medical ninja like her can't help you with your condition, then you're truly beyond saving."

When Ringo Ameyuri, who had initially been nonchalant, heard that the medical ninja this time was actually Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, her eyes widened immediately. Who would want to die if they could live?

"Where?"

"I grant you permission to leave the border of the Land of Fire temporarily." Ringo Ameyuri is a rare elite among Jonin, and Mei Terumi is well aware of the importance of talent. Fortunately, she has a past relationship with Tsunade, otherwise she really wouldn't have been able to persuade her to leave.

Upon hearing this, Ringo Ameyuri's eyes lit up with excitement. Everyone wants to live a healthy life, and she was no exception.

"Haha, I'm off right now."

Finally, Mei Terumi turned her gaze to Zabuza Momochi and said in a deep voice, "Go down and get a book. Read it carefully and understand it well. This book contains the future direction of Kirigakure."

Mei Terumi had to admit that this book was full of spiritual leadership, and it gave her, a revolutionary who lacked faith, exactly what she needed at the moment.

Although Zabuza Momochi had a cold expression, he was also curious as he saw everyone holding a book.

"Kisame Hoshigaki and Juzo Biwa are both books with the author's autograph and some notes and comments."

He casually tossed each of them a slightly worn book, but the usually aloof Kisame Hoshigaki and Juzo Biwa carefully caught the books, treating them like precious treasures, placing them directly on their chests instead of in their weapon pouches.

After everyone left, Mei Terumi stood at the window, looking tired, gazing at the Mist Ninja on the bustling street. The fear that the villagers once felt when they saw ninjas had vanished.

Even those ninjas who had to hide in Kirigakure and dared not reveal their bloodline limit, living like rats, disappeared.

Here, the Mist Ninja, after being banned, became the guardian deity maintaining peace. Under the strict system, instead of arousing resentment, it revealed the scene she longed for.

"Come out."

With a hissing sound as a venomous snake flicked its tongue, and then, as it chewed its cud, a figure slowly appeared. He and Terumi Mei stood together at the window, gazing at the newly renovated town.

"Although it's a shadow clone, I have to say this ninjutsu is really disgusting."

Mei Terumi looked at the peaceful atmosphere in the town and couldn't help but feel a little relaxed. She then teased the figure that appeared beside her.

Uchiha Yoru shrugged and chuckled, "Have you ever thought about Kirigakure turning into this?"

Looking at the town with a meaningful gaze, Mei Terumi sneered, "You've been in quite a bit of trouble lately."

"We share the same plight and help each other. You want to change your village, and I also want to overthrow the corrupt."

After exchanging a glance, the two immediately began to conduct their business in a formal manner.

"You can handle the resources owned by the Uchiha clan, but the profit sharing will remain the same as before."

"At the same time, we also need your specialty products and resources from Kirigakure. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement."

"We can work together with the Cloud Ninja and the Rock Ninja to deal with some of the slow-moving products and supplies. I'm sure they'll be happy to handle them."

Uchiha Yoru and Terumi Mei began discussing their interests.

"Although we both want to change our respective villages, the Cloud Village, the Rock Village, the Sand Village, and even the various ninja villages large and small in the ninja world will not stand idly by and watch us easily overthrow our villages."

"Right now we are in a weak position, so they are naturally helping us from behind. But once we gain the upper hand, these same people will turn on us."

There is only self-interest between ninja villages, and there is absolutely no affection between them. In just half a year, Mei Terumi has grown rapidly and become a qualified and powerful ninja who is worthy of becoming the Mizukage.

Looking at Mei Terumi, Yoru Uchiha narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "So, what we need now is to maintain our strength, present a show of ferocity but weakness to the outside world, wait for the right opportunity, and then sweep away the turmoil with overwhelming force to end the chaos."

The two exchanged a glance, both revealing their unwavering resolve.

"So, your ambition, the legendary kaleidoscope, is powerful, but your eye power is also your weakness."

Mei Terumi, who only knew this much about the Kaleidoscope, narrowed her eyes. She didn't believe that Uchiha Yoru, who could write this book, would be someone whose ambitions only stopped at becoming the Hokage of Konoha.

Facing Mei Uchiha, Yoru Uchiha did not reveal his true intentions. Instead, he smiled and said, "The refined iron and other metals mined in the Land of Whirlpools can be used to arm ninjas, but I want to trade some chakra metals."

"Of course, it's an exchange at an equal price. The Uchiha clan will provide a large number of explosive tags in exchange for the precious chakra metal in your possession."

Upon hearing this request, Mei Terumi immediately shook her head and smiled, "You used the word 'precious' yourself. Chakra metal is equally precious to the Mist Ninja."

"It's different." Looking at Mei Terumi, Yoru Uchiha knew that he couldn't just think about taking advantage of her; it had to be a sincere transaction between the two parties.

"Given the current situation in Konoha, the ninja world would love to see the Uchiha and the Third Hokage break off relations. So, if we were to acquire a large amount of chakra metal at this time, it would only cause conflict. That's why I need you to step in."

When Mei Terumi revealed her true purpose, she showed no surprise whatsoever. Instead, she squinted and chuckled, "A large number of explosive tags. It seems your Uchiha clan has some decent sealing ninjas."

The creation of explosive tags is for sealing ninjas, so anyone who can mass-produce and sell them definitely has such a force.

However, Uchiha Yoru smiled without saying a word. Although there were sealing ninjas, they were not many, and he would not reveal that all these explosive tags were purchased from the Akatsuki organization.

Konan's Paper Release bloodline is a perfect bloodline for producing explosive tags, a typical money-printing machine.

Each of the five great nations has its own resources and strengths, so not only do they not lack explosive tags, but the explosive tags circulating throughout the ninja world are still a business of the five great nations.

Although Konan of the Akatsuki organization possessed a large number of explosive tags, she could not participate in this transaction because if it were exposed, it would alert the five great ninja villages, and the Akatsuki organization would be exposed prematurely by following the clues.

Therefore, the explosive tags in Uchiha Yoru's possession are extremely cheap. In fact, he can now buy them in large quantities from the Akatsuki organization and resell them for a considerable profit.

However, the origin of these explosive tags is a hot potato for Uchiha Yoru. Although he is tough in Konoha, he is also a threat. If he really starts to prepare a large number of weapons and explosive tags as war materials, it will provoke the Third Hokage's reaction.

Therefore, he needed a channel for the explosive tags he had stockpiled, and Mei Terumi was the best choice.

By exchanging explosive tags for supplies, the other major ninja villages, though seeing the impact on the explosive tag market, will surely tolerate it. After all, losing a little money in exchange for a turbulent Kirigakure is worth it.

As for the origin of the explosive tags? It's reasonable and logical for Mei Terumi, as a rebel, to have a group of sealing ninjas under her command.

"I took the risk, and we split the profits 50/50."

"Impossible. The production of explosive tags and the raw materials are all strategic resources. At most, you can only get 20% of the profits."

"Impossible, it would have to be at least 40%."

"Thirty percent! At most thirty percent, and that's conditional."

Despite the disagreement, the two sides finally decided on the deal, and then proceeded to trade various goods item by item.

After all, the Land of Whirlpools is a chaotic place in the ninja world, and it has the richest market for trading goods. Some shady items can be traded or even sourced here.

The Uchiha clan, with its own resources, provided only what Mei Terumi needed. The two reached a secret agreement in the office, a deal they would never reveal to anyone.

One update today, no more drafts saved up, my lucky charm fever just won't go down X﹏X

(End of this chapter)