In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 63 A Battle of the Hearts (Please continue reading)

Naoki Kaguya's eyes were open, and light shone into them.

What first caught his eye was the rising sun, followed by the light mist that enveloped it.

My gaze drifted down to the swaying horizon.

Those were bloated human heads and gleaming headbands; the Hidden Mist Village people, who didn't know how to form ranks, couldn't produce any shape with even a hint of beauty.

But those eyes, filled with hope and vitality, were beautiful—a beauty that Kaguya Naoki had never seen before.

At this moment, a certain string in Kaguya Naoki's heart was truly plucked.

The reason these people are standing here at this moment is because it represents their approval, their support, and their desire for Kaguya Naoki to appear in the position of Mizukage.

Watching all this, Naoki Kaguya gradually began to have some new thoughts.

He could certainly continue from here to Kirigakure, rush in, and wreak havoc, and still obtain the position of Mizukage.

but.

Different.

That's force, anything any ninja with force could do, and what they gain is fear!
But, surrounded by these people, going to that place, ascending to that position, using everyone's hearts to ascend to that position of Shuiying, what is gained is expectation!

I hope things will change in the future, I'm looking forward to it!

and so.

Water and reflections are where people's hearts yearn for them.

and so.

To change this world, besides using terrifying force to forcibly establish rules, there is another solution.

Gain the approval of most people.

Ah.

Naoki Kaguya gently pulled out his spine, without making any fanfare.

"Then let's follow, everyone."

In an instant, the sound was as loud as a drumbeat.

Before we knew it, it was night.

The ocean stretches for thousands of miles, boundless and limitless.

Hundreds of small boats drifted and docked. Kaguya Naoki stepped ashore and discovered that Momochi Zabuza was already waiting nearby.

"Lord Naoki".

Zabuza Momochi said this, his expression respectful and completely unlike his previous arrogance.

"This is the intelligence for all the blocking forces."

Naoki Kaguya nodded and accepted it, handing it to Juzo Biwa. As the latter examined it carefully, Zabuza looked away from the large sword and spoke again.

"Let me stay by your side."

[Momochi Zabuza's fate has shifted; he has been identified as a Kirigakure ninja. All the necessary fragments have been collected to exchange for the character Momochi Zabuza.]

"Come on, Zabuza."

Naoki Kaguya ignored the framed image, replied casually, and walked straight into the dense forest.

Nearly a thousand people flew past him, behind him, and to his sides.

The most elite Kirigakure assassination squad, led by Juzo Biwa, is charging towards Kirigakure.

This is a battle that Kaguya Naoki doesn't need to participate in before meeting the Mizukage.

This is also a battle that tells all those in the Hidden Mist to look forward to the future.

. . . . . . . . .

"So, are you sure that the weakness that the pufferfish demon mentioned is true?"

The still-young Hozuki Mangetsu chuckled, fiddling with the blade in his hand, completely disregarding the older ninja before him.

"Hozuki Mangetsu, shut up. Whether it's true or not is no longer important. This is the family's decision."

"If a member of the Kaguya family were to ascend to the position of Mizukage, the Hozuki clan would face annihilation."

"maybe."

Hozuki Mangetsu waved his hand.

"Although I don't know how magnanimous that person is, my younger brother is still young and can't cause trouble for you."

"Then go back and rot away with those maggots who are unwilling to fight for the family!"

"Say it again, okay?"

Hozuki Mangetsu suddenly laughed, but the laugh was somewhat eerie.

"Shut up, everyone!"

The leader of the Hozuki clan let out a low, hissing roar.

"The clan's intelligence ninjas haven't replied for a long time."

Perhaps, Kaguya Naoki has already arrived.

"Reached?"

Hozuki Mangetsu murmured this to himself, and immediately noticed the fog gradually thickening in the air.

He made no sound and quietly retreated. A moment later, the leader of the Hozuki clan also noticed the anomaly.

"Damn it."

Be vigilant.

Hozuki Mangetsu watched silently as the Hozuki clan members vanished into the thick fog.

Just as he was about to turn around and run towards the village, he suddenly froze.

Kaka!

Kaka!

The once peaceful jungle was suddenly filled with the noisy sound of branches being trampled, rushing towards the ambush site of the Hozuki clan behind him.

Hozuki Mangetsu was horrified, but he still had to continue his escape.

laugh!
That was the sound of wind tearing through the air, coming from behind.

So fast, so fast!
How did they manage to rush at us from behind!
Hozuki Mangetsu quickened his pace as he turned, drawing his long sword to block the attack, but it was too late.

puff!

With a horizontal slash, the long sword transformed into a stream of water, and Hozuki Mangetsu's figure reappeared. Looking at the great sword, he was filled with nothing but horror.

That is the decapitation sword, Pipa Juzo!
Before he could even ponder what this person's presence meant, Hozuki Mangetsu was about to rebel when he discovered that dozens more people had emerged from the thick fog behind him.

The Hidden Mist Assassination Squad!

Without the slightest hesitation, Hozuki Mangetsu, knowing he was no match for him, immediately threw away his weapon.

"Lord Juzo, I am forced to fight by my family, but my loyalty to the Mizukage is as clear as day."

"It goes without saying."

Pipa Juzo coldly replied.

"Just you wait, Hozuki kid."

Hozuki Mangetsu nodded nervously, his eyes fixed on the ground as he racked his brains for a way to escape.

Just then, he was suddenly horrified.

Ok?
The sounds of battle have ceased?
How is that possible? So fast.

He murmured to himself, looked up at the scene before him, and suddenly swallowed the words he was about to say.

As the thick fog dissipated and the moonlight shone, countless shadows of ninjas crisscrossed, surrounding a person as he walked forward.

Pure white eyes, Naoki Kaguya.

According to Suigetsu Hozuki, his weakness is...
A human head, dripping blood, was carelessly tossed aside.

The ghost lamp illuminates the beauty, but the water has no moon.

Hozuki Mangetsu watched, completely extinguishing the thought in his mind, and at the same time, he fiercely mocked those family members.

Even at the very end, they still chose to split up and ambush each other due to mutual suspicion.

Even at the very end, internal disagreements and disputes persisted.

But you could check out Kaguya Naoki.

The crowd before him numbered far more than a hundred, perhaps even a thousand.

A large group, united as one, how can one resist them?

How could that guy, Suigetsu Hozuki, who just came back from the battlefield, not know this?

Sure enough, there was a ghost. Hozuki Mangetsu cursed inwardly.

"You are... Hozuki?"

Coming to his senses, looking into Kaguya Naoki's white eyes, Hozuki Mangetsu, who was always fond of boasting and arrogance, replied obediently.

"Hozuki Full Moon".

Hearing that familiar name, Naoki Kaguya's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Kirigakure in the distance and spoke quietly.

"Okay, shall we follow?"

After saying this, Kaguya Naoki immediately took a step forward. Hozuki Mangetsu, who hadn't yet figured out the answer, gritted his teeth and quickly followed.

If I don't keep up, I'll die. If I die, my brother will die too.

Thinking this, more and more people revealed themselves.

Hozuki Mangetsu, however, keenly noticed that they seemed somewhat different from the Hidden Mist ninjas like himself.

What's the difference?
They kept comparing and contrasting the knives.

It was only much later that Hozuki realized what was happening.

Their eyes are wrong!
Slowly gripping the hilt of his sword, Hozuki Mangetsu's heart pounded as he looked toward Kaguya Naoki's figure.

It must be him.

He must have caused all of this.

Looking at that figure, Hozuki Mangetsu slowly raised his head.

We've arrived at the village.

(End of this chapter)