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Kitahara Kaede looked around at the blood and rocks mixed together, and the once quiet little village was now just a scorched earth.

"How is it?" Kakashi asked from the side.

"It's confirmed. There are remnants of Otsutsuki aura here, but we don't know what exactly happened," Kitahara Kaede said with a grim expression.

“No matter what happened at Shen'emei, you can't be this ruthless! I know this village; most people here are ordinary folks. Chunin are rare here; they can even dominate a region. That damned beast!” said Mizukage Mei Terumi, since this area is technically part of the Mizugakure (Water Village). 513

"Otsutsuki!" Crack! Mei Terumi's hands were being squeezed so hard they made a cracking sound. After all, she became the Mizukage to liberate the entire Mizukage Village and to allow most civilians to have a better life. Otsutsuki's current actions were simply trampling on her ideals.

"Don't worry, I will definitely make them pay the price. But the key now is where these Otsutsuki have gone. Finding them and stopping them is the priority," Kitahara Kaede said.

“Hmm!” Mei Terumi said, then looked into the distance.

"Are there any survivors here? Has anyone seen what happened before?" Mei Terumi asked, with Zabuza and the others beside her.

Zabuza's face was grim: "No, not a single one survived. All life around here has been wiped out. That's really ruthless. I wasn't this cruel when I was working for Gato!"

"Hmph! Ninjas usually don't involve ordinary people when they make a move, otherwise do you think you could live peacefully in the Land of Waves!" Mei Terumi said, and it was clear that she was extremely angry this time.

Kitahara Kaede closed his eyes and focused all his senses on exploring the area. He could sense the presence of some Otsutsuki clan members in the air, but his pursuit was obscured by something!

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"Damn it! How can it be concealing its aura? Aren't all Otsutsuki people arrogant?" Kitahara Kaede said, somewhat annoyed.

"Maybe they've discovered something. Things have already come to this point, I need to discuss it with the others. Kitahara-kun, are you coming too?" Mei Terumi said from the side.

"I'll send a clone to go with you. The rest of the clones need to find these Otsutsuki as soon as possible," Kitahara Kaede said, then created a clone whose strength was probably only that of a Jonin.

The group reconnected, and the situation with the Otsutsuki suddenly became much more complicated.

Mei Terumi: "Everyone, this is the situation right now. Those Otsutsuki are ruthless, and there's no sign of life around."

Tsuchikage: "Is there any way to find them, or what they're here for? Can we set some traps?"

Mei Terumi: "Kitahara-kun! You should speak first. You know the Otsutsuki better than we do."

"All I can say is that the Otsutsuki have great malice towards people who are not of the Otsutsuki clan. They are the dominant race in the universe. The Ten-Tails was created by them to harvest power. I guess that's what attracts them," Kitahara Kaede said.

"A dominant race? The power of the Ten-Tails! But the Ten-Tails is already... Damn it." The Tsuchikage's expression grew increasingly grim.

After that, the two sides started arguing for a long time. Some people even thought about negotiating with Kitahara Kaede because they heard Kitahara Kaede say that the Otsutsuki clan was the dominant race in the universe. However, Kitahara Kaede immediately refused.

"Forget about negotiations. Do you know what the so-called Otsutsuki clan has been doing all along? They've been planting the fruits of the Divine Tree on different planets. By the way, the fruits of the Divine Tree are the Ten-Tails. That's why you're able to possess chakra."

“Those planets that have planted the fruits of the Divine Tree will be destroyed once the fruits mature. The Otsutsuki clan will take the fruits, and any species that are born will be wiped out by them. Do you still want to make peace with them now?!” Kitahara Kaede said, looking at the several Kage-level figures beside him.

"Is there absolutely no possibility?" the person on the other end asked, unwilling to give up.

"Maybe? Haha, then would you be willing to give me all your power and chakra right now? I will protect you from the Otsutsuki." Kitahara Kaede looked over!

The man opened his eyes wide, as if he wanted to say something.

"Think it through. I really do have the ability to take your power, and of course, I will keep my promise to ensure that Otsutsuki won't harm you!" Kitahara Kaede said with a smile.

The man's face turned red, but he didn't say much. After all, losing his power at this moment would be extremely miserable, and it was hard to accept giving up all his power for a vague promise.

"You've all seen it, so there's nothing more to say. A battle is inevitable." Kitahara Kaede looked over.

The people below started arguing again. This time, Kitahara Kaede also discovered the flaw in the peace of the ninja world. Before, nothing happened in the ninja world, and under his power, it was still a peaceful scene.

However, at this point, some potential drawbacks were exposed. For example, each village still acted in its own way. Faced with the threat of the Otsutsuki, although these people knew they had to fight to the death, they all had their own reasons when making personnel arrangements.

“Our Tsuchikage village has always been located in a remote area and its strength is not great. Now that the Otsutsuki is so ferocious, my Kage-level subordinates and I have to stay in the village to keep watch. Otherwise, the entire village will cease to exist the moment the Otsutsuki appears!” the Tsuchikage said.

The other Kage-level figures all said the same thing: Mei Terumi, who had always supported Kitahara Kaede, also expressed that the Mizugakure needed her to personally oversee things.

The village has just gone through a dark ordeal and has only just begun to stabilize. I must stay here and oversee things, otherwise who knows what might happen. Mei Terumi looked apologetically at Kitahara Kaede beside her.

On the contrary, the Hokage Village decided to send people. In addition to Kakashi who was present, Guy, Ino-Shika-Cho and others were also sent out. It can be said that the entire village was mobilized.

However, Kitahara Kaede could understand. After all, the village was relatively safe because he was the only person even the Otsutsuki feared. Moreover, they believed that Kitahara Kaede would rush back as soon as possible.

"Alright! I know you all have your concerns. Here's what we'll do: each Kage-level person going out to search will send at least one clone, and each clone will have at least 90% of the original's power. As for your villages, I can leave a mark in the main villages. As soon as the Otsutsuki arrive, you can activate my mark and I will arrive immediately! How about that!" Kitahara Kaede said.

However, the expected immediate agreement did not materialize. The several Kage-level figures exchanged glances. The previous statement that each person should send out a clone was not a problem. Although some power would be lost, the power would return once the clone disappeared. However, the construction of a spatial imprint within their own village was of great significance.

If they have any issues with Konoha, Konoha could easily attack them from behind, which wouldn't be a good thing.

Kitahara Kaede immediately understood their thoughts: "Heh heh! It seems you haven't quite grasped the destructive power of the Otsutsuki clan. You all know about Pain, right? He could destroy an entire ninja village with a single attack. Do you think you can withstand that?" Kitahara Kaede asked.

The people below had different thoughts. They thought that even if they couldn't hold on, they could still save many people as long as the population was there. The village's losses could be rebuilt quickly. On the contrary, the matter of the coordinates really needed to be taken very seriously.

“Our Mizunin Village agrees! We hope that Kitahara-kun can be the first to establish a spatial teleportation point in our Mizunin Village!” Mei Terumi stepped forward and agreed immediately.

"Are you kidding me? Kitahara Kaede's strength is such that the entire ninja world combined wouldn't be a match for him. He's still struggling with a teleportation mark. The opponent can teleport there instantly without even needing a teleportation mark!" Terumi Mei thought to herself.

"Mizukage, you!" The people around were stunned by what Mei Terumi did.

“Young people are still young after all!” the Tsuchikage said after thinking for a moment.

"This matter is indeed of great importance, and we need to think about it!" the Tsuchikage continued.

"Do as you please, but I hope we can get moving right now. Everyone needs to start searching for the location of the Otsutsuki. During this time, I will create some spaces and markings, and the search teams outside can each take one!" Kitahara Kaede said angrily and left, with Terumi Mei quickly following behind him.

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"Don't you have a meeting?" Kitahara Kaede asked, looking at the other person.

“It’s all stuff from the old era, it should have been phased out long ago. Besides, didn’t I already agree to have you help our Mizuhime Village establish a spatial imprint first? That way it will be convenient to come and go, and my main body can also go out to find the Otsutsuki.” Mei Terumi said with a smile.

"Are you sure? I didn't expect you to agree so readily," Kitahara Kaede said.

"Of course! I believe you." Mei Terumi said with a smile. Of course, she wouldn't tell the other party that it was Zabuza who told her that he had seen Kitahara Kaede teleport through space without using any marks and even capture someone. This had caused quite a stir in her heart.

“Alright, let’s establish spatial coordinates in your village now. After that, have all the Kage-level ninjas from your village go out, leaving a few Jonin to keep watch near the coordinates. As soon as the Otsutsuki appear, I can go there immediately,” Kitahara Kaede said.

The two quickly returned to the Water Ninja Village.

When Kitahara Kaede arrived at the Water Village, he discovered that this place, which should have been a great ninja village, was actually so barren. Apart from houses, markets and other things were scarce, and even the population was much smaller than that of Konoha.

Seemingly noticing Kitahara Kaede's confusion, Mei Terumi said with a sigh, "You didn't expect that a major ninja village would fall to this state. After all, the Water Village was really too dark before, even a Kage-level figure like Zabuza had to defect to survive."

“It’s alright. I believe things will get better and better here under your leadership. Although the surrounding area looks a bit barren, you can see that the villagers’ eyes are very bright, which means that you have done a very successful job as the Water Shadow,” Kitahara Kaede said.

“Really!” Mei Terumi looked at the other person.

“Of course!” Kitahara Kaede said affirmatively.

Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi smiled knowingly.

"Ah! I wish you had been born in the Water Village."

That's when.

"Lord Mizukage is back!" Chojuro rushed over immediately, then looked at Kitahara Kaede with a wary expression. It wasn't a wary look in terms of physical strength, but rather a look in his eyes that seemed to suggest that the person he liked was about to be taken away.

"Hmm! Is everything alright in the village?" Mei Terumi said. After all, it was an Otsutsuki invasion, so she left Chojuro behind to prevent the village's strength from becoming too weak.

"Don't worry, after the Mizukage left, I gathered everyone in the village, and there are no abnormalities so far."

Terumi Mei nodded.

"Kitahara-kun, I'm entrusting this to you. Where do you think would be a suitable place to build the spatial imprint?" Terumi Mei asked, naturally showing her full trust in Kitahara Kaede since she had already decided to entrust the task to him.

"Let me see!" Kitahara Kaede looked over.

“Here’s what we’ll do. I’ll set up a spatial coordinate system behind the village and install some sealing ninjutsu. That way, you can control the opening and closing of the space. If spatial teleportation becomes widespread in the future, it will be much more convenient for your village to buy or trade things,” Kitahara Kaede said.

"Really!" Mei Terumi's face lit up with surprise. There was indeed an unexpected bonus. This way, she wouldn't have to worry about the enemy cutting off her rear, and the exchange of supplies would be much smoother in the future. She could already see the Mizukage Village growing stronger day by day.

“Yes! But we need to prepare some things. Luckily, everyone is looking for the Otsutsuki right now and I don’t have anything else to do, so let’s start now,” Kitahara Kaede said.

"Don't worry, we'll provide whatever you need. Chojuro, go find a Kage-level rank to assist Lord Kitahara!" Mei Terumi said.

"My lord! I happen to have nothing to do, so I'll assist Lord Kitahara!" Zabuza immediately said. He was joking, this was a great opportunity to build a good relationship with Kitahara Kaede, and he couldn't miss it!

“Alright, then it’s you. You’re quite familiar with the village, so if Kitahara-kun needs anything, just go and get it!” Terumi Mei said.

"Understood!" Zabuza replied immediately, his face beaming with excitement. He knew he had to make the best of it.

"That's all for now. I have some things to inform and take care of, so I won't keep Kitahara-kun company any longer," said Terumi Mei. Kitahara Kaede nodded, and then she disappeared.

"I need some metal ores, and some rare diamonds and the like," Kitahara Kaede said, looking at Zabuza in front of him.

"Okay!" Zabuza immediately agreed, then formed hand seals and a clone rushed out.

It must be said that although the Water Village looked dilapidated under Mei Terumi's rule, it had a vibrant energy. Within a few minutes of Zabuza's clones appearing, quite a few people had rushed over with various materials in their hands.

"My lord! Do you think these materials are up to standard?" Zabuza asked from below.

"It's alright! As long as the materials arrive, that's fine. What we need now is to clear out a space nearby to place the spatial array," Kitahara Kaede said.

“Adults can use this space as they please. If the area needs to be larger, the residents next door can move out immediately!” Zabuza said immediately.

"Okay! Then there's no problem. Have your people move further away," Kitahara Kaede said.

"Yes!" Zabuza immediately agreed, and the people around him quickly ran away.

"Tree World Descends!" Kitahara Kaede formed hand seals and slammed his fists down onto the ground.

In an instant, a huge vine swept through, twisting and spinning in the air as if it possessed its own soul.

In the blink of an eye, the scene behind had changed drastically. What was once just an open space with some rocks was now a rather large hill, but it wasn't a thriving forest; instead, it was a desolate mountain.

At this moment, a lush vitality can be seen at the foot of the mountain, with green forests constantly spreading and expanding.

"Phew!" Kitahara Kaede breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little unsteady on his feet. After all, what had come here was just a clone whose strength was slightly above that of a Jonin. This move almost drained all of his chakra.

"Phew! That was close, the equipment almost failed. I didn't expect the chakra requirement to be so high. Looks like I'll have to be more careful in the future!"

Kitahara Kaede beckoned Zabuza over: "Here, here, and those corners over there, take care of them. My technique can remain here for a long time, and the surrounding trees can provide some protection. Besides, my setup has other benefits as well."

Zabuza listened very carefully below. After Kitahara Kaede finished speaking, he leaped up, and his greatsword flew quickly, soon creating a neat space in front of Kitahara Kaede.

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"Next, we'll use the surrounding gems and metals to smelt them!"

"Does your village have any Fire Release ninjas?" Kitahara Kaede asked.

Zabuza looked embarrassed. After all, this was the Water Village, and fire-style ninjas were rare in a place like this, which was practically facing a great river.

"Alright, alright!" Kitahara Kaede thought for a moment and took out a scientific ninja tool from his person. This was naturally left behind by Orochimaru last time. There were still quite a few scrolls inside. Although it was only at the Jonin level, it was just right for use now.

"What is this, sir?" Zabuza looked at the object in Kitahara Kaede's hand with a puzzled expression.

"Oh! This is a scientific ninja tool, created by Orochimaru. Would you like to take a look at it?" Kitahara Kaede said with a smile, looking at Zabuza.

Zabuza felt a sense of unease about the other's smiling face, but he was also very curious about the strange object in the other's hand.

“Whatever you say, sir, is the way!” Zabuza said.

"..." Kitahara Kaede felt something was off about what the other person was saying, but this wasn't the time to think about it too much. He simply taught the other person how to use the scientific ninja tools.

"Now, use the power of this scroll to melt the surrounding metal!"

"However, you must be careful and control the temperature precisely!" Kitahara Kaede reminded him.

Zabuza nodded, then took a deep breath.

"Whoosh!" With another movement, his hand trembled and a scroll immediately appeared in his hand.

"Bang!" A powerful burst of flames erupted.

"Be careful, are you going to burn everything around here?!" Kitahara Kaede shouted immediately.

Zabuza immediately adjusted his position, and the range of the flames began to shrink.

"This! This is amazing! I've never practiced Fire Release before, no, I should say I don't even have any fire-attribute chakra in my body, yet I can use Fire Release!" Zabuza exclaimed in surprise.

"Alright, alright! We can talk about other things later, let's get to work now," Kitahara reminded him, jumping out some metal objects and tossing them into the air.

"Control the power of your Fire Release technique. These metals don't require high temperatures. You can raise the surrounding temperature while lowering the internal temperature!" Kitahara Kaede reminded him.

"Alright!" Zabuza was initially full of curiosity about this thing, but he quickly focused on completing Kitahara Kaede's task. Only now did he realize Kitahara Kaede's smile, which clearly indicated that this was a strenuous task.

"Watch out! Don't get distracted!" Before Zabuza could continue thinking, Kitahara Kaede had already shouted, and then several more pieces of metal were thrown in.

"These need to be sorted out. Go to the edges and raise the temperature a bit!"

"Yes!" Zabuza responded and began to act. The surrounding temperature increased dramatically because of his actions. Kitahara Kaede glanced at the two and jumped back a few steps.

On the contrary, Zabuza was unable to jump away because he was controlling the flames himself.

Before long, Zabuza's body was covered in water droplets, some of which were steam mixed with sweat, and others were flying debris, wood chips, ash, and other things.

Zabuza finally realized that this was hard work, and the novelty of the scientific ninja tools quickly wore off. Now, all he could think about was finishing this task as soon as possible.