In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 71 The Plan to Abduct and Separate the Family, Shisui's Choice
"That's it."

Mei Terumi felt awkward but couldn't say anything. Naoki Kaguya glanced at Shisui casually and smiled slightly.

"Say it, it's alright."

"It's about gathering all the members of your Kaguya clan who meet the conditions you set and volunteer, selecting a few to go and fight against Hyuga Hizashi, um, um."

Looking at Naoki Kaguya, Mei Terumi suddenly found herself unable to speak.

Yes, that's exactly what you think.

Skipping that topic made Mei Terumi breathe a sigh of relief, but it also made her wonder and ask a question.

"Then why only send a few? Judging from your scroll, even if you sent more, it wouldn't be a big deal."

"In reality, this plan is just a safety net."

Naoki Kaguya's casual remark left Mei Terumi somewhat puzzled.

"Guaranteed minimum?"

She caught a glimpse of Shisui out of the corner of her eye, and seeing that Naoki didn't seem inclined to say anything, she quickly chose to remain silent.

Upon seeing this, Kaguya Naoki turned her head away without offering any explanation, and simply took back the scroll filled with names.

Then, he carefully checked the names of Kaguya's female clansmen who met the ethical requirements, volunteered, and were of excellent quality, but he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

At this stage, Hyuga Hizashi is still in the village, so naturally, he cannot be wasted. Under the premise of voluntariness and in accordance with all ethical requirements, the special combination of Kaguya's and Hyuga's bloodlines will be utilized to preserve the Byakugan seed as much as possible, just in case.

If the Caged Bird Seal can be resolved in the future, then Hyuga Hizashi will naturally be used as a role model, hoping that one day when Konoha is in complete chaos, Hyuga Hizashi can be used to recruit some Byakugan bloodlines who are unwilling to be imprisoned from the Hyuga branch family and return to Kirigakure.

In this way, the white eye can be quickly applied to war, medicine, reconnaissance, construction, and other fields, just as envisioned.

At the same time, a large bloodline base can also generate White Eye Seeds in large quantities more quickly.

If the Caged Bird Seal cannot be resolved later, the plan to recruit members of the Hyuga branch family by resolving the Caged Bird Seal issue with Hyuga Hizashi will be impossible to carry out.

At that time, there will be no need to be stingy with Hyuga Hizashi. Oysters, sea cucumbers, and oysters can be used as food, and it will be enough to cook them a dozen or so times a day.

However, this is just too slow, far too slow.

He wouldn't do something so inefficient unless it was absolutely necessary.

Thinking this, Kaguya Naoki had already crossed out enough names. He closed the booklet with one hand and addressed the Anbu outside the wooden door.

"Return this list to the Kaguya clan, and tell them to treat Lord Hizashi well and not just use him as a tool."

After saying that, Naoki emphasized it again.

"We are relatives."

"Yes, Mizukage-sama!"

The Hidden Mist ninja, fervent in his acceptance of the order, turned and left the office.

Click.

The wooden door closed, and only the rustling sound of things being turned inside the office remained.

After a long while, as the setting sun cast its rays, Naoki placed the last scroll beside him, stretched lazily, and then looked again at Uchiha Shisui, who appeared somewhat disheveled even on the surface.

Under the latter's expectant gaze, Naoki Kaguya spoke directly.

"I'll give you two choices."

two?

Uchiha Shisui immediately became serious.

Looking into Shisui's earnest eyes, Naoki Kaguya's heart stirred with emotion.

Uchiha Shisui, a genius of the Uchiha clan, possessed eyes capable of manipulating the will of others; it would be a waste to merely use him as a stud.

We should still let him join Kirigakure.

However, it is easy to imagine how difficult it is to get someone who is absolutely loyal to the village and family to make the choice to betray them.

But who can be completely loyal?
Sooner or later, due to changes in the environment, perceptions, and psychology, we will make different decisions and choices.

Just like Kakashi, Rin Nohara.

As long as we grasp his weaknesses, his ideals, and his pursuits, we will have the opportunity to win him over.

To get past the gods, we'll have to put in a little effort.

Having buried all these thoughts in his heart, Kaguya Naoki spoke in a deep voice. "First, emulate Hyuga Hizashi and leave a seed for Kirigakure."

Upon hearing this, although he had expected it, Uchiha Shisui's eyebrows still twitched wildly, and he couldn't help but squeeze his legs together.

Unless the second point is too bad, he is destined not to consider it.

"Secondly, put your Sharingan to good use and go to school to teach the children of Kirigakure."

Ok?
Uchiha Shisui was slightly taken aback, and his expression changed slightly.

At that moment, Naoki Kaguya's voice rang out again.

“I have treated the prisoners well enough. There’s no need to bargain. Just tell me what you want to choose, Shisui.”

"I."

Uchiha Shisui suppressed the change in his expression, but couldn't help but speak out, his heart filled with extreme turmoil.

The first option is to follow Lord Hizashi's example and produce bloodline seeds daily to leave behind a legacy for Kirigakure.

This kind of life was something that Uchiha Shisui was destined to find unacceptable.

Moreover, being exhausted and powerless every day, how could one seize an opportunity to escape?

shook his head.

The second option is...

Uchiha Shisui had a vague suspicion that Kaguya Naoki intended to use this method to gradually transform him into someone like Kirigakure.

But how is this possible?

I am from Konoha Village, a member of the Uchiha clan. How could I possibly worship Kaguya Naoki like those fanatical Kirigakure ninjas?

Does something really change just because someone taught at a school for a few days and taught a few students?
Having thought this through, Uchiha Shisui immediately spoke.

"I choose the second one."

Naoki Kaguya smiled faintly to himself.

Uchiha Shisui, having made this choice, now await being completely changed by me.

"Then let's go, Zhishui. You'll thank yourself for today's choice."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shisui was slightly taken aback.

Was he summoned here by Kaguya Naoki and waited all day just to make this one choice?
If we want him to join Kirigakure, should we not use other forceful methods to change him into the way he wants?

Is Naoki Kaguya really that confident?

With this question in mind, Uchiha Shisui went out again, looked at the starry night sky, and came to a place covered in moss and stained with blood.

Only the faint sight of desks and chairs reminded him that this was a school.

This is the Blood Mist, this is the Hidden Mist.

Uchiha Shisui clenched his fist. How could he possibly entrust his services to such a dilapidated and lifeless village?

Now, it's time to think about how to escape from here.

Only by returning to the village can everything there be changed.

Just as he was thinking this, Qing appeared beside him.
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Another day has passed. In the Mizukage's office, Kaguya Naoki, exhausted from his long work, finally puts down the last scroll. With a sigh of relief, he looks at Terumi Mei, who is frowning beside him.

"Have you finished calculating?"

"It's almost settled, but there's a huge shortfall, a really big one."

Mei Terumi sighed helplessly.

"If we prioritize building certain structures, such as hospitals, schools, roads, and ports, will that be enough?"

Naoki Kaguya asked tentatively.

"It's not enough."

Mei Terumi held up the ledger in her hand and sighed.

"We've completely run out of money."

(End of this chapter)