Promoting the Konoha threat theory, and talking about the Hidden Mist Belt!

He'll see then what face this person has left to bark and howl in this situation!

With that thought, Liu Ze's kunai moved three times faster, slicing towards Hozuki Shingetsu's scalp.

Wow!

With a sudden splash, amidst the incredulous gazes of the many ministers and Mizuki Keita, Hozuki Shingetsu's body remained seated, but his head abruptly dissolved into a puddle of water.

Under such circumstances, Ku Wu naturally returned empty-handed.

As the kunai departed, the water droplets that had filled the air began to recede, and Hozuki Shingetsu's head reappeared, glancing sideways at Yanagisawa as if to say, "That's it."

Liu Ze was naturally unable to bear such an insult, so he immediately swung his kunai repeatedly and activated his Body Flicker Technique one after another, constantly appearing in various directions around Hozuki Shingetsu and attacking his vital points.

However, Hozuki Shingetsu's entire body seemed to be made of water; no matter where he attacked, it would turn into a stream of water to evade his attacks.

After a series of attacks, he finally became convinced that normal physical attacks were useless against Hozuki Shingetsu. However, just as he was about to form hand seals to use ninjutsu, he suddenly noticed Hozuki Shingetsu's expectant eyes.

That look immediately brought Yanagisawa back to his senses—the daimyo and all the ministers were still here. He could still control the power of his taijutsu, but once the ninjutsu was activated, there was no guarantee that something unexpected would happen. And no matter who was injured in this hall, he would not have a good outcome.

"How despicable!" Liu Ze said bitterly.

No wonder Hozuki Shingetsu dared to make such outrageous claims. With such a physical immunity technique, there really isn't much of a solution when only physical techniques are used.

However, the problem was that he was inside the castle tower and couldn't use ninjutsu or explosive tags, so in a sense, he had no other choice but to admit defeat.

Hozuki Shingetsu glanced at it sideways and shook his head dismissively.

As expected, the ninjas raised by this family have completely lost their ninja instincts, daring to fight without even having properly gathered any battle intelligence beforehand.

In a real battle, Hozuki Shingetsu could have used this information to kill him in a single move!

However, being a ninja who frequented aristocratic circles, Yanagisawa certainly had his share of clever ideas.

Without batting an eye, he said to Hozuki Shingetsu, "Hozuki Jonin, you were able to move so easily against me at only 30% of my strength. I have indeed underestimated you. Now, I will use my full power. However, to prevent any accidental injury to the many adults present, I would like to ask you to come with me to the outside of the hall for a demonstration."

This tactic of turning black into white and calling a deer a horse was just demonstrated by Hozuki Shingetsu, and Yanagisawa immediately used it on the spot, turning the tables on Hozuki Shingetsu.

These words calmed Shui Dufu's previously anxious mood. "So he only used 30% of his strength... This is a sure thing!"

At the same time, it also made Hozuki Shingetsu look at Yanagisawa with new respect. Putting everything else aside, this guy's brain is really sharp.

Therefore, Hozuki Shingetsu responded firmly to this mentality of stepping on him to rise to power. He poured himself a glass of wine, pointed at Yanagisawa, and said, "By the time the competition is over, and this wine has gone cold, I will have lost!"

The implication is that even if he wins the match against Liu Ze, if it takes too long, he will still be considered to have lost.

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Completely enraged, Jonin Yanagisawa suppressed his anger, stood up and looked outside, ready to show off his skills in the upcoming battle and let this kid from Kirigakure know the methods of the Yanagisawa clan!

Over here, Hozuki Shingetsu, in front of many ministers and Mizuki Keita, placed his wine cup on the table and followed Yanagisawa out of the palace gate.

"Hehe, young people are indeed full of energy! Just like me back then, daring to fight and take risks!" Perhaps Hozuki Shingetsu's series of performances had completely won over Mizu Keita, which made him view any of Hozuki Shingetsu's performances through a filter.

"Yes, but young people will eventually pay the price for their words. I just hope that this experience will teach Jonin Hozuki a lesson he will never forget."

Shui Dufu calmly took over the conversation, subtly pointing at Hozuki Shingetsu. It was precisely this precocious demeanor combined with his youthful face, the same age as Hozuki Shingetsu, that made him look utterly comical.

Shui Jingtai shook his head, not bothering to expose his youngest son's little scheme.

After all, as a powerful figure and a father, he wanted his son to be shrewd, but not too shrewd. Shui Dufu's performance was just right, and in this respect, he was much better than his eldest son.

boom!

Just then, a loud rumbling sound came from outside the hall, so Shui Jingtai stood up and prepared to go outside the hall to cheer on his adopted son. Although he also thought that Hozuki Shingetsu could not win, he still had to make this gesture, otherwise wouldn't it ruin his reputation as a "wise and mighty" and "born saint"?

Just then, Hozuki Shingetsu walked in leisurely, his body spotless and his clothes undamaged, as if no battle had taken place.

"Haha, Crescent Moon, you don't need to come to greet me, I can go there myself! I'm not so old that I can't walk!"

Shui Keita thought that Hozuki Shingetsu had stopped halfway through the fight to greet him because he hadn't arrived yet, so he immediately joked.

However, Hozuki Shingetsu turned around in surprise, and after a long while, he gave an awkward smile: "Um... actually, the battle is over, you don't need to go out."

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Amidst the astonished gazes of Mizuki Keita and the many ministers, Hozuki Shingetsu returned to his seat, picked up his sake cup, and drank it all in one gulp.

"The wine is still warm; I am fortunate that I have not failed in my mission!"

Chapter 78 Black Zetsu: The Sage of Six Paths and the Goddess of the Rabbit?

How did the battle go?

"The battle itself... I really didn't see it clearly. I only saw that after the two sides started fighting, Jonin Yanagisawa seemed to want to release a ninjutsu, but he was quickly grabbed by the neck by Jonin Hozuki, who appeared out of nowhere, and then they kept slamming his neck against the ground..."

After listening to the reports from the others, everyone present looked at the spiderweb-like ground outside the house that had been blasted out, and then at Hozuki Shingetsu sitting upright inside the hall. Their expressions changed instantly.

If my previous impression of Hozuki Shingetsu was that of a shameless villain, then now he has become a shameless ninja.

Yes, there is respect, but not much.

Hozuki Shingetsu showed no joy at this victory. The Yanagisawa clan had been completely corrupted by the lifestyle of the nobility. Relying on their bloodline limit to protect the daimyo year after year, they only needed to make use of their blood-locking effect, or rather, deal with a few ignorant wandering ninjas. After all, how could a real enemy possibly cross the blockade line of Kirigakure to reach the capital?

Therefore, in this situation, the Yanagisawa clan can be said to have the attributes of a Jonin, but lack the combat intelligence that a Jonin should have. Defeating such a ninja would not give him any sense of accomplishment.

Even if it weren't him playing, but Yagura Karatachi or Yukinagi, they would still be able to win this battle.

He was now watching with great interest the Yanagisawa Jonin, whose complexion was gradually turning rosy in the pale green light, surrounded by several Yanagisawa clan ninjas.

"So this is the bloodline limit 'Life Link'... It's really something!"

After all, he knew all too well how heavy the blows he had dealt.

In order to gain sufficient deterrence, he did not choose ninjutsu with insufficient special effects, such as mirages or water cannon techniques, but instead chose to win the battle through visceral punches.

Having fully activated his Water Release chakra mode, his taijutsu attacks should be comparable to Might Guy with both gates open. Normally, such injuries would keep Yanagisawa Jonin in bed for two or three days. However, thanks to the efforts of these Yanagisawa ninjas, who are at most Chunin, he was able to stand up again very quickly, which shows he has some skill.

"Good! I didn't expect that your talent in ninja training is no less than that of Hozuki Gengetsu. You really haven't disappointed me!" Sui Keita looked at Hozuki Shingetsu with a smile, enjoying the endless surprises his adopted son brought him.

He truly hadn't expected that this son he'd casually adopted would possess such strength. Although he didn't understand the power levels among ninjas, he could still discern the age difference between a twelve-year-old and a twenty-something-year-old. He couldn't even defeat someone who had lived a full cycle longer; it was obvious who was stronger, wasn't it?

Most importantly, the stronger Hozuki Shingetsu is, the more valuable his gratitude for being sent to join him will be! That's the main reason why he's so happy.

On the other side, Hozuki Shingetsu was also secretly pleased. After all, the fact that Hozuki Gengetsu's name came out of Sui Keita's mouth was enough to prove that the series of fabrications just now had completely moved Sui Keita's heart.

So regardless of whether it's fabricated or not, from this day forward, it is the stark reality! Like the achievements of the daimyo, it is an undeniable part of history!

From this moment on, who would dare say that the Daimyo has a problem with the Hozuki clan?

However, according to the principles of relativity, when some people are happy, others will always be unhappy. The Little Prince, Water-Tooth, stared at Hozuki Crescent's retreating figure, his eyes brimming with hatred.

However, his hatred was almost useless to Hozuki Shingetsu. In his eyes, Mizuto Fumi was already equivalent to a dead man. He was just waiting for the right time to complete his duty and send him to the Pure Land to see the Sage of Six Paths.

"I have received the new moon; truly a gift from heaven!"

Meanwhile, Sui Keita continued to praise Hozuki Shingetsu in order to show off his wisdom and prowess. Just when Hozuki Shingetsu was starting to feel overwhelmed, Sui Keita finally revealed his true intentions.

"Actually, I still have some thoughts about that movie about the Sage of Six Paths that I mentioned before."

Hozuki Shingetsu nodded in understanding. After all, it's normal for the client to make demands. But you can't exactly cramm an actress in here, can you?

Facing Hozuki Shingetsu, Sui Keita, unusually shy, hesitated and said, "Ahem... I think, from the perspective of a movie plot, if there's a male lead, there should also be a female lead, right? Besides, from an artistic point of view, a man's career certainly needs the embellishment of women, and besides, yin cannot exist alone, nor can yang exist alone..."

Hozuki Shingetsu looked at the rambling Mizuki Keita with suspicion, wondering if he really wanted to cast a female lead in the movie? But with his status and position, what woman couldn't he have?

"So, is it possible to give the Sage of Six Paths a love story? Cough cough, I think... the Goddess of the Rabbit is actually quite good."

6.

What about King Zhou's lewd poems and teasing of Nuwa?

Seeing the expectant look in Sui Keita's eyes, Hozuki Shingetsu was speechless.

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Ignoring Shui Jingtai's tribute to King Zhou, Hozuki Shingetsu is more curious about how Black Zetsu will react when he sees this movie.

Who am I? Who is me?

What year is this eve?

Should I call the Goddess of Rabbit Sister or the Sage of Six Paths Father?

Wow~ This kind of thing sounds pretty exciting, so with the idea of ​​just having fun, Hozuki Shingetsu agreed without hesitation.

And so, amidst this joyous scene of fatherly love and filial piety, except for the injured Black Zetsu, the banquet finally came to an end.

At this point, Hozuki Shingetsu had successfully completed all his objectives for this trip. He not only prevented the daimyo from cutting military spending, but also successfully tricked Sui Keita into giving him subsidies and officially obtained the daimyo's title. He even inadvertently laid the groundwork for future turmoil within the Land of Water, becoming an inside agent.

From any perspective, it can be considered a very fruitful experience.

Over the next few days, with Kusaka Masato's help, Hozuki Shingetsu quietly made initial contact with the eldest prince, Mizuhiko, and finalized the scope and means of support.

To be honest, this family is quite interesting.

All three father and sons were concerned with saving face. During Hozuki Shingetsu's interactions with Mizuki Masahiko, the eldest prince talked most about things like, "Brothers killing each other, why does it have to come to this! But for the sake of the world, I can only reluctantly do it," highlighting his pretentious and self-righteous nature.

In response, Hozuki Shingetsu said, "I'm not afraid of your hypocrisy, I'm afraid of your stupidity."

After all, there are too many historical cases of people dying because of the terrible actions of their teammates, so Hozuki Shingetsu was finally relieved to see that Mizuhiko was at least intelligent enough not to deliberately make mistakes.

Thus, five days after entering the capital, Hozuki Shingetsu and his two companions officially embarked on their journey back to Kirigakure.

Chapter 79 Overturning the table