In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 77 The Inevitable Battle with Obito, with the Support of the Master

While waiting for the day of peace talks, in the Mizukage's office, Kaguya Naoki, who had nothing to do for the time being, frowned and kept thinking and calculating.

The Corpse Bone Pulse should not be used as a trump card.

Sealing techniques might be feasible.

Rolling your eyes is especially crucial.

Ice Release: Still at its peak.

Six tails are optional.

Through the rustling of his pen, Naoki Kaguya meticulously analyzed his current and future combat strength.

The target is Obito!

Yes, ever since the Third Shinobi World War was about to come to an end, Kaguya Naoki immediately regarded Uchiha Obito as a future enemy.

After all, even though they have Nohara Rin as their trump card, if they are going to manipulate and cooperate, how can they simply let Nohara Rin appear?

I also need to make Obito Uchiha understand that I have the power to suppress him.

While the above methods may ensure victory, they are unlikely to guarantee a complete win. However, if the Flying Thunder God technique is added...

Naoki Kaguya's brow immediately relaxed.

These should be enough.

After all, he's just Obito. Although he's not the same person he was yesterday, and he might reach Kage-level strength in the future, Obito's biggest trump card is still the unknown workings of Kamui.

But I know.

With proper preparation, using the above techniques, dealing with Shenwei is by no means difficult.

The question is, after the Third Shinobi World War, when exactly will Obito attack Konoha to unleash the Nine-Tails' attack, and when will he attack Kirigakure?

However, whether it's the Nine-Tails' rampage or the Hidden Mist's attack, we must be prepared to face that guy head-on.

After all, even setting aside the Hidden Mist Village, the Nine-Tails' rampage would be a crucial part of his plan.

The Nine-Tails' rampage is the perfect opportunity to gain control and brainwash Naruto.

With a soft murmur, Mei Terumi called out, pulling Naoki Kaguya back to reality.

Naoki.

He immediately turned his head and looked at Mei Terumi.

"What's wrong, Ming?"

"Naoki, you're leaving for the Land of Iron tomorrow for a meeting. Haven't you considered who should be in charge of Kirigakure?"

Naoki Kaguya's eyes showed some confusion.

"Of course it's you, Ming. Who else can I trust besides you?"

Mei Terumi immediately shook her head helplessly.

"No, Naoki."

“This isn’t the military, where I have several trustworthy adults backing me up.”

If you leave, given my limited experience, those guys might not actively make things difficult for me, but they're quite likely to trip me up in some way.

After a pause, Mei Terumi sighed and continued.

"After all, no matter how great one's reputation is, there are always opponents, Naoki."

"I see."

Having been persuaded, Kaguya Naoki immediately nodded in agreement, and as a result, he had the idea of ​​cleaning up the insects in his mind.

"Then, Ming, are there any trustworthy people left in the village?"

"Of course."

Terumi Mei had been pondering for a long time, and upon hearing the question, she immediately smiled and told him everything.

"For example, Master Yuan in our village."

"Master Yuanshi, huh?" Kaguya Naoki nodded to himself, then frowned as he recalled a piece of information he had seen not long ago.

"That won't do. I remember that Master Yuan should be very close to those families in the village who use bloodline secret techniques."

"Moreover, the recent extermination of insect pests also affected Yuan Shi's subordinates, and I even had to specifically order their removal. Such a person doesn't seem like someone who would support me at all."

"This is the only way, Naoki."

Terumi Mei sighed slightly.

"After all, in the entire village, Lord Juzo and Lord Fuguki are still on the battlefield, and apart from Lord Genshi, there really aren't any good candidates. If Kirigakure becomes chaotic during this time, it will be detrimental to the peace talks."

"Then let's leave it at that." Naoki Kaguya ended the conversation abruptly.

Although I am somewhat dissatisfied with this choice.

But so what?

It's only been a few days; even if Master Yuan intervenes, they can't turn the tide.

After packing his belongings, Kaguya Naoki arrived at the residence of Elder Yuan Shi, where he was greeted by Elder Yuan Shi, whose face was full of wrinkles and who was always smiling.

"I never expected that the Fourth Hokage, to whom we could entrust the future of Kirigakure, would come from the Kaguya family."

Master Yuan sighed with a sense of melancholy and vicissitude.

"I really didn't expect that Kirigakure would be able to defeat Konoha when it was at its weakest and usher in a new era."

"but."

Master Yuan's expression turned serious.

"Fourth Hokage, this is not the end. Please take this peace talk seriously and negotiate the terms. This will be the foundation for Kirigakure's future development."

"With a solid foundation, there's still more to be done."

Watching the old man rambling on and on, subtly reminding himself to stay calm and composed.

Naoki Kaguya nodded repeatedly in agreement, and his wariness of Yuan Shi lessened slightly.

This is typical of the elderly: they talk a lot and go on and on, but they genuinely want to teach you something. However, most of the time, you're too lazy to listen and just go through the motions.

Just when everyone thought the discussion would go on for a long time, Master Yuan suddenly stopped talking and said with a smile.

"Then so be it, Fourth Generation."

Yuan Shi looked at Kaguya Naoki's youthful face and smiled with satisfaction.

"I won't say any more. After all, I'm just an old man with a lot of old, rotten stuff inside me, from the first generation to the second generation."

"But, Fourth Hokage, you are a ninja with your own ideas, a ninja who wants to bring about change."

"Since the ninja villages under the First and Second Hokage were only slightly better off than they are now, why not let young people like you continue to do some new things?"

"Master Yuanshi."

Naoki Kaguya became serious, and Genji immediately waved his hand.

"There's no need for that. I'm saying all this not only to solidify your own ideas, but also because I'm afraid you might go astray and ruin this future that has captured my heart."

"Now, Fourth Generation, just tell me what to do."

Looking at the elderly man before him and listening to his heartfelt words, Naoki Kaguya took a long breath and responded in this way.

"You only need to ensure the basic operation of the village while we are away, prevent some villains from taking the opportunity to rebel, and maintain the logistical supply to the front line. That's enough, Master Yuan."

"Just leave it to me."

The old age had faded from Master Yuan's face, and he suddenly became rosy and radiant.

"I can do this for decades to come."

As he said this, Master Yuan straightened his hunched back, a murderous aura appearing on his face.

"Also, Fourth Hokage, after you leave, I will take steps to deal with some of the people in those bloodline secret techniques families."

"There's no need for you to be tainted by bloodshed or the criticism of the ignorant. When you return, those families will once again pledge their loyalty to you."

"I promise."

Looking at that aged and grim figure, Kaguya Naoki was about to speak when he was interrupted again.

"Moreover, there's no need to waste time guessing why I'm doing these things."

"I just wanted to do my best to help you because I saw that Wuyin had been in decline for so long and was deeply corrupt."

"After all, you were the first Kage to bring news of victory to Kirigakure."

Having said that, Master Yuan hunched over again.

Naoki Kaguya stood up and bowed respectfully, only retreating slowly after watching the figure gradually disappear into the shadows.

Stepping out of the mansion, looking at the thin mist outside the door, Naoki Kaguya chuckled softly.

Since so many people have placed their future and hopes on me, how could I let you down?

I will definitely return with conditions that will delight Kirigakure.

Then, let's build the future we want together.

(End of this chapter)