I have a bunch of relatives who want to become Hokage.

Therefore, he always defeated his opponent very easily.

After repeated encounters, Uchiha Shingen realized that he hadn't seen a single ninja from his clan.

The Hidden Mist Village is beginning to show signs of internal division.

If a high-ranking ninja from another country were to infiltrate one's own territory alone, normally the ninjas of the ninja clan would be the most eager to act.

The body of a high-ranking ninja is itself a treasure.

The Iwa ninja killed the Third Raikage, but the Kumo ninja did not launch a full-scale war against the Iwa ninja because the Iwa ninja returned the Third Raikage's body without disturbing a single hair.

Putting that aside, the ninja clan members, who are more capable in individual combat, are also better suited to intercept the enemy's high-level combatants.

The fact that the ninja clans of Kirigakure knew there were Jonin from another country on their territory but didn't show up suggests that their conflict with the Mizukage was beginning to surface.

Once the facade crumbles, the most brutal era in the Blood Mist Village will begin.

While this is the logic, in Uchiha Shingen's memory, none of his "old friends" were the type to accept the clan's arrangements without question.

"The number of troops sent out by Kirigakure is increasing." On a mountainside, Yekura watched the Kirigakure ninja disappear into the mist and said to Uchiha Shingen.

The two had just finished consuming soldier rations when the Mist Ninja came knocking on their door again. Although they were easily driven away, the frequency of these attacks was increasing.

She now knows that Uchiha Shingen possesses a space-time ninjutsu that allows him to escape an encirclement in an instant, but he can't remain so in control forever when facing a village.

The Mist Ninja have begun to set up their activity areas layer by layer.

“Yes, there are definitely more and more of them,” Uchiha Shingen said.

Obito Uchiha never appeared, nor did his old friends.

If he had to say what he gained, it would be that he had completely opened up the Flying Thunder God Technique passage to Kirigakure.

It's just a waste of time for an old person not to come. If things continue like this, he will have to consider leaving.

After all, the soldier's ration pills were almost gone.

"Let's wait one more time." Uchiha Shingen estimated the frequency of the Kirigakure's appearances. "If they still haven't appeared, we'll officially leave and move to the outer areas first."

"Okay." Ye Cang nodded in agreement.

Neither of them used lethal force during this period, and most of the Mist Ninja who clearly accepted this signal were doing so primarily to "complete the task."

Not every Mist Ninja has a grudge against the White Demon or the Scorching Release ninja.

As Uchiha Shingen and Pakura began to move outwards, those secretly observing them grew anxious.

[Leaving so soon?]

Zetsu poked his head out from a tree, and on the distant ground, Uchiha Shingen and Pakura's figures had become two small dots.

From the air, many black dots could be seen moving toward them; those were the Mist Ninja attempting to intercept the two.

However, this method of blocking is meaningless against the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The greatest benefit of the Flying Thunder God Technique is that it allows the user to have complete control over the battlefield and move freely.

In battle, he was able to both attack and defend, which is why Tobirama Senju was known as the fastest ninja of his time.

In Zetsu's "vision," before these Mist Ninja could even touch Uchiha Shingen's shadow, Uchiha Shingen and Pakura had already vanished without a trace using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The plan has completely failed...

That's what Jue thought.

Obito Uchiha went to Konoha and returned severely injured.

The resentment towards Uchiha Shingen was simply beyond measure.

This time, it already knew that the person coming was Uchiha Shingen, and originally wanted to take this opportunity to keep him there. However, Uchiha Obito hoped that the Kirigakure army could capture or even kill him, and use this as an excuse to attack Konoha, thereby promoting new changes.

Our goal of eliminating the Uchiha clan has never wavered.

The environment in Konoha has changed.

However, the conflict between ninja villages and ninja clans will not disappear.

But given the current situation, Jue believes this was a terrible operation.

The name "White Demon" may well become a nightmare for the Mist Ninja.

Killing can breed hatred, but toying with the Mist Ninja Army like this will drive them crazy.

And there are quite a few people who share the same idea.

When Uchiha Shingen began to operate outside, Hozuki Mangetsu, Terumi Mei, Momochi Zabuza, and Hayashi Yuri also began to take action.

After Suigetsu Hobuki died, the previous generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were all wiped out.

However, after Kisame Hoshigaki finished off Suigetsu Hozuki, he took the great sword Samehada and defected to the village. Perhaps out of concern, the village immediately had Hozuki Mangetsu, Momochi Zabuza, and Hayashi Yuri inherit their respective ninja swords. These three are the only remaining members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

Perhaps they can no longer be called the Seven Warriors; not only are there not enough men, but they're even missing a sword.

To Hozuki Mangetsu, this was not a good omen.

The four are currently on their way to intercept Uchiha Shingen.

However, they did not act together with the other Kirigakure ninja. Mei Terumi aside, Hozuki Mangetsu ran away on his own.

They set off directly to a certain edge of the main island, the place where, according to intelligence, Uchiha Shingen had initially landed.

Like the Impure World Reincarnation, the Flying Thunder God Technique is a powerful ninjutsu that was used on the battlefield during Tobirama Senju's time. Ordinary ninjas may not know about it, but the older ninja clans are very familiar with it.

Trying to stop a Flying Thunder God ninja by sheer numbers is basically a no-go.

If this Flying Thunder God Ninja still has a lot of chakra, then it's best to give up.

You're lucky he didn't turn around and ambush you.

Upon arriving at the beach, the four of them began to wait.

The seawater crashed against the rocks with a loud splash, and the four men checked their equipment.

When night fell, they simply lit a campfire.

Given Uchiha Shingen's arrogance, he would definitely come over once he saw the fire.

Neither Zabuza Momochi nor Yuri Hayashi had ever met Shingen Uchiha, so while they were skeptical, they did not object.

But in the eyes of Hozuki Mangetsu and Terumi Mei, Uchiha Shingen was even more arrogant than his clansmen.

In the darkness, the campfire dispelled some of the chill. The four men watched the flames, which changed shape with each passing moment, each lost in their own thoughts.

Suddenly, Hozuki Mangetsu grinned.

"He's here!"

The other three followed his gaze and looked eastward.

In the darkness, a hazy human figure emerges.

Chapter Forty-Eight: Meeting an Old Friend

The wind blew in from the sea, and the flames in the campfire twisted and turned wildly, crackling incessantly.

But the room was completely silent.

Zabuza Momochi gripped the broken sword, the Executioner's Blade, in his backhand. His eyes were empty, devoid of anger, desire, or any other emotion.

The young demon, skilled in water-style techniques and silent killing, is already one of the most outstanding assassins in Kirigakure. Enemies often lose their lives without even realizing his presence.

When he makes a move, just as when he is hidden in the fog, all information that could reveal his existence is well concealed, and even his emotions are not revealed.

But there was sweat on his forehead, which was a natural reaction caused by the fright he had been in.

Zabuza Momochi could see the figure standing in the shadows, but he couldn't sense its presence.

Even in Kirigakure, there are very few people who can master the art of silent killing to this extent, and the other party's skill is even higher than his.

Compared to him, Lin Qinyu was much more lively.

The girl gripped the Thunder Blade Fang tightly, her face showing excitement.

Mei Terumi's expression was solemn; as the person who had the most contact with Shingen Uchiha, she sensed it.

The White Demon's strength is much greater than before!

Hozuki Mangetsu carried the twin swords Hiramecho on his shoulder, displaying a much more relaxed demeanor than his companions.

He looked at the dark figure and said with a slightly displeased tone, "Hey, you're getting more and more arrogant, aren't you?"

"How could that be?" The person emerged from the darkness.

The firelight illuminated his face.

Although he wasn't wearing a Konoha headband or a Konoha ninja battle uniform, his scarlet Sharingan eyes undoubtedly proved his identity.

White Demon, Uchiha Shingen.

With his almost exaggerated Water Release technique, he took the lives of the Mist Ninja like a demon; this is the origin of his name, White Demon.

During the Third Shinobi World War, when the Kirigakure ninja saw a huge wave rising in front of them, they knew that the Hakuki was ahead, and those with bloodline limits immediately fled.

Hidden Mist Technique, Silent Assassination Technique, Boil Release, Ice Release—any of these are important ninjutsu that can be used as a basis to build an organization.

No matter how large and prosperous Kirigakure is, it can't withstand such extravagance.

However, this time when the White Demon infiltrated, thousands of Kirigakure ninjas ran themselves ragged but still couldn't catch up with him. After comprehensive analysis, the Kirigakure ninja clans discovered that they were not actually the first victims of the White Demon.

Konoha Village itself is the only one!

The Flying Thunder God Technique is a closely guarded secret of the Hokage lineage, and it is absolutely forbidden for any Uchiha clan ninja to learn it.

He definitely got it from a prostitute!

For a fleeting moment, the ninja clans of Kirigakure thought, "Why don't we try to negotiate with the Uchiha clan and have Hakuki join Kirigakure?"

It's no secret that your Uchiha clan has such a bad relationship with the Hokage. It's perfectly acceptable for you to develop a branch family in our Kirigakure! We're all old ninja clans, isn't it normal to diversify our investments?

It's said that the White Demon is also a lecherous devil, and the female ninjas of the Land of Water are incredibly alluring! Their beauty is renowned throughout the ninja world! Our village's beauty, Mei Terumi, is both alluring and voluptuous!

This idea was very popular in Kirigakure, causing Mei Terumi's suitors to almost all disappear overnight, because everyone thought she would marry Hakuki.

Why aren't you retreating? Are you waiting to be cornered at your doorstep by the White Demon and forced to use his ninjutsu?

Mei Terumi utterly detests this!