In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 49: Its Significance to Kirigakure – A War That Draws Global Attention! (Please Read On!)
Half a day later, in Kirigakure Village.

Zabuza, who had returned on orders to report on the battle situation, slowed his pace as he looked at the rising mist over his hometown.

How can we make Naoki famous so that those fools in the village will completely submit to him?
What a hassle!
Zabuza Momochi slashed at a nearby rock with his sword, and amidst the clang of metal against metal, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

Even I, the lord, can't think of a solution?

If killing someone could bring fame, that would be wonderful.

He shook his head helplessly, took two steps forward, and looked at the rising sun in the distance with a puzzled expression.

How can there be such thick fog on a sunny day?

With some worries on his mind, Zabuza Momochi quickly gave up thinking and instead ran nonstop, wanting to get to the village as soon as possible to deliver the information.

Let's leave those troublesome things for later.

As he was pondering this, he stopped after taking only two steps, his eyes widened, and he couldn't help but slightly open his mouth.

He tried to look carefully at everything in front of him.

That's not fog?
That's not fog!

That was the mist rising from people's breath.

Looking back through that thin layer of white light, he swallowed hard, somewhat incredulous.

Before or above the walls surrounding the village, all one could see was a dense mass of heads.

What's going on here?

A jumble of thoughts, ideas, and guesses filled his mind, causing him to gasp for breath and become so tense that he couldn't move!
However, when Zabuza Momochi cast his gaze, the eyes of the villagers followed the sunlight and saw him as well.

So, while Zabuza was still unable to move his legs, he witnessed another unbelievable scene.

For a moment, only one thought occupied his mind: the mountain had moved.

The mountain really did move.

A dense crowd, a cacophony of sounds, a slowly creeping, weaving flow of people.

Seeing this scene before him, Momochi Zabuza's mouth went dry and his hands trembled slightly.

He seemed to have a vague understanding of everything.

No.

He has experienced everything firsthand.

After the third generation took over, the village was left with only bloodshed, oppression, resentment, and apathy, devoid of any vitality or life.

However, this war, which nearly pierced the heart of Konoha, truly showed these people a rare ray of light in their lives, besides darkness and betrayal.

I am here so that I may see the light.

What utter nonsense about becoming famous!
Zabuza Momochi's veins bulged as he raised the scroll in his hand, which was as large as Mount Tai.

That's what it means to become famous!

This is prestige!

Zabuza Momochi suppressed all his thoughts and charged forward.

He rushed forward, carrying the scroll that represented the first sign of life in Kirigakure in many years.

near, near.

Seeing those faces, now filled with excitement and no longer expressionless, Zabuza Momochi choked up.

Tears flowed out.

Can't control it.

Drops fell to the ground.

He seemed to have truly seen a glimmer of hope that this village could change.

I kept running, looking, and shouting in my heart.

Naoki-sama!

Naoki-sama!

We must win.

Must win!
The village really needs this victory!
Really, really.

. . . . . . . . .

Meanwhile, on the long-silent battlefield between Konoha and Kumogakure, a wild yet resounding shout echoed from the Kumogakure camp.

"Kirabi!"

"Kirabi".

"Come here."

The Fourth Raiin's voice echoed throughout the entire Kumogakure camp, leaving countless Kumogakure ninja looking at each other in bewilderment.

A strange-sounding voice suddenly rang out in response.

"Yay!"

"My brother is looking for me, I'll be right there."

"Yay!"

Making a hand gesture, Killer Bee pushed open the door and saw A standing by a table, her face flushed and quite excited. Even after noticing Killer Bee's strange gesture, she didn't react at all and continued to smile.

Killer Bee's slightly playful expression immediately vanished, replaced by a serious and earnest look.

He knew that something big was about to happen.

"Brother, what's the matter?" Ai Yang asked with a hearty laugh, holding the scroll in his hand.

“Kirabi, come and take a look at this.”

"I never expected that the opportunity to fulfill my father's last wish would be presented to me so soon!"

Killer Bee took two steps forward, took the scroll from the Raikage, and carefully flipped through it.

What's going on? Is this really just the resume of a lowly kid from the Hidden Mist Village?
Naoki Kaguya.

Kirabi immediately realized that he was familiar with the name, having already read a lot of intelligence.

Naoki Kaguya, the leader of Kirigakure, is indeed a guy not to be underestimated.

He continued to read.

Naoki Kaguya, a member of the Kaguya clan, possesses the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) and the Ice Release bloodline limit, enabling him to fly using Ice Release.

Killer Bee had naturally memorized this information long ago, but reading it now still made him secretly marvel.

With unparalleled close-combat prowess and the ability to seize the initiative through flight, he is truly a formidable Kage-level powerhouse.

He continued looking down, carefully adjusting his glasses, trying his best to see clearly.

Three days, Sunagakure, Yekura?

This little devil!

Realizing that Killer Bee had already seen the end, A, who could no longer contain himself, immediately burst into laughter.

"I thought that brat Kaguya Naoki was just a nail in the head for Konoha, but I didn't expect his combat power to be so strong."

"In my opinion, Orochimaru might not lose to this guy, but he definitely can't stop Kirigakure's advance!"

"So, big brother."

Killer Bee's heart suddenly tightened. He vaguely realized what Ai was about to do and couldn't help but ask.

"What should we do?"

"of course."

Ai's voice suddenly turned cold and somewhat indignant. He raised his fist and slammed it hard onto the table.

"All we need to do is hold off Minato Namikaze."

"Let Kaguya Naoki charge in! Charge in!"

Ai's veins bulged, he was very excited.

"Those bastards from Kirigakure only have a few thousand soldiers; they won't last long. Once they've exhausted Konoha, we can head south and rule the entire village!"

. . . . . . . . .

"Lord Tsuchikage."

Inside the Tsuchikage's office, an ANBU member knelt respectfully on the ground, while in front of him stood a petite ninja with graying temples.

If it weren't for the divine robes he wore, symbolizing the Shadow of the Earth, no one would have thought he was the Shadow of a village.

"Pass the order."

Onoki's voice was steady yet firm.

"Each unit should maintain its combat formation and press forward to entangle the remaining defensive forces of Konoha!"

The members of the secret service were slightly taken aback, but still bowed their heads and agreed.

He accepted the order and withdrew, leaving only one person catching his breath in the office.

Onoki looked at the map filled with densely packed troop deployments and a smile appeared on his face.

Keep attacking, you bastards from the Hidden Mist! Attack with all your might!

We need to deplete more of Konoha's energy before we can feel at ease!

. . . . . . . .

"Lord Kazekage, the sealing array has been set up."

"Ah."

Luo Sha nodded slightly, and at the same time picked up the kunai wrapped with a special mark.

Minato's Flying Thunder God Kunai.

He seemed lost in thought.

If it weren't for this kunai, he wouldn't have decided to break the agreement and join the war once again.

Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash, the most terrifying figure in the entire Ninja War.

Killing Kaguya Naoki would be more than enough.

not to mention.

Luo Sha raised his head, looked at the complex sealing incantation before him, and a smile appeared on his face.

Naoki Kaguya, that arrogant brat from Kirigakure, that little brat who dares to threaten me.

The position of Water Shadow is probably no longer yours.

Because you're about to die!
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