Evil Uchiha brat, I'll marry you myself.

Mei Terumi rested her chin on her hand, her beautiful face reflecting both admiration for Shizumi Uchiha and curiosity about Koki.

"Indeed, the Second Mizukage's iron-fisted methods allowed our Hidden Mist Village's assassination organization to be perfected. Unfortunately, not long ago, the Fourth Mizukage initiated the Blood Mist Chaos, which greatly reduced our village's strength."

Ao, a trusted ninja who stayed by Mei Terumi's side, had a hint of regret on his face.

Looking at the statue of the Second Mizukage standing in the center of the village, with his black robe and tattered fox mask, it was clear that the village's assassination organization had almost regarded the Second Mizukage as their faith.

"Yes, if only some of our village's assassination capabilities had been preserved from that great battle."

"I'm not in such a difficult situation right now."

After the Blood Mist Incident, the strength of Kirigakure declined again, and it could almost be said that it was at the bottom among the five great nations.

Some surrounding forces are also stirring up trouble and harboring thoughts of rebellion.

"However, Lord Mizukage, according to our scouts over there, the person resurrected by Orochimaru using the Impure World Reincarnation technique seems to have broken free of control. That person is none other than the Second Mizukage, the reason for starting the Ninja War."

"Oh, I know."

Mei Terumi stared at a sculpture in the Mizukage's office, her eyes filled with a sense of speechlessness.

"Should we recruit him and tell him about the Second Mizukage's exploits? He might become an asset to our Hidden Mist Village."

"Well, we can try to make contact, but let's not force it."

Mei Terumi nodded, her eyes flickering as she looked at the report in her hand, which contained information about Koki's battle against Jiraiya and his victory over him.

As expected, someone who can catch the eye of the Second Mizukage couldn't possibly be weak.

This terrifying being has descended upon the world once more; who knows what insane things he might do? Mei Terumi's intuition tells her that the arrival of Koki will once again plunge the ninja world into chaos.

Chapter 86: A single strike splits a mountain in two—what kind of power is this?!

“Big big big!!”

"Hahaha! We finally won!"

Cheers erupted from an entertainment venue some distance from Konoha Village.

A voluptuous and sexy woman wearing a green long coat with black trim and a black cloth belt around her waist was cheering with delight.

Her long, light yellow hair was styled into a ponytail, swaying gently with her movements.

Especially Big L, who jumped up and down with her excitement, making people turn their heads.

This woman's name is Tsunade, and she is one of the current Legendary Sannin of Konoha.

Moreover, she is one of the few remaining descendants of the Senju clan.

"Lady Tsunade, Lady Tsunade, could you please be a little more mindful of your image?"

Standing next to Tsunade, the student Shizune helped straighten Tsunade's clothes while speaking shyly.

"What's there to be afraid of? Who dares to look at me?"

Tsunade glared and glared fiercely at the men around her who were trying to peek.

With just a fierce look, the men were all frightened into sitting up straight.

But soon, a message was delivered to Tsunade's ear.

"The Third Hokage was killed in an attack by Orochimaru. I hope you can return to Konoha and take charge of the situation—Jiraiya"

Upon seeing Jiraiya's handwritten letter, Tsunade's eyes immediately dimmed. She wondered why her luck had suddenly improved.

"Lady Tsunade, has something important happened?"

Shizune roughly knew Tsunade's characteristics; once her luck turned around, it meant something huge had happened.

"Yes, the Third Hokage of Konoha was attacked by Orochimaru and has passed away."

The happiness that Tsunade had shown on her face had vanished, replaced by a look of melancholy.

"What!!"

Shizune's mouth gaped open; she hadn't expected that the Third Hokage, who was known as the strongest Hokage, had actually passed away!

As for the title of "strongest," no one knows where it came from.

Anyway, older generation ninjas would probably only show some mocking looks when faced with such a title.

The Third Hokage was the strongest?

Do you think Hashirama Senju, the god of the ninja world, was just a freeloader?

Even so, seeing is believing, and many young ninjas still regard Hiruzen Sarutobi as the most powerful being.

You say Hashirama Senju is powerful? Then let him lift the lid of his coffin and use ninjutsu! Just talking about it won't convince anyone based on records.

No matter how powerful he is, can he be as powerful as the Third Hokage who uses the Five Elements Ninjutsu?

"Lady Tsunade, don't be too sad."

Shizune looked at Tsunade's gloomy face and spoke with concern.

"It's okay, Jingyin, let's go."

"Where to go?"

"Of course we'll go to a bigger place!!"

Tsunade rolled her eyes at Shizune, then led her toward a larger entertainment venue.

She was so lucky that she naturally wanted to make the most of it.

......

Meanwhile, after much time, Koki, who had obtained Hashirama's cells, finally found Orochimaru's hiding place in the Land of Sound—beneath a secluded hill.

He hoped to use Orochimaru's power to resurrect his girlfriend through Edo Tensei and bring her back to this world.

He searched everywhere for this, spending a lot of time and energy.

Finally, he arrived at Orochimaru's secret base.

The C-rank ninja on guard, Kidomaru, stared at the black-robed man before him with hostility, his tone slightly impatient: "Who are you?"

However, when he saw the familiar face beneath the black robe, the hostility in his eyes vanished quickly, replaced by deep fear.

Gu Mu slowly removed the black robe from his head, revealing his signature short silver-white hair, and stared at him with a cold expression.

Kidomaru's eyes widened, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He cursed inwardly, "Damn it, how could it be this monster!"

The ancient tree exuded a chilling aura, as if it were a demon that had emerged from hell.

His presence made the surrounding air heavy and oppressive, almost suffocating people.

"What are you doing here?"

Kidomaru's eyes were filled with dread. After learning that this guy had defeated Jiraiya, Orochimaru had specifically instructed them not to seek trouble if they encountered Koki.

"Look for Orochimaru."

Gu Mu uttered concise words, too lazy to say anything more.

"Wait...wait a minute..."

Kidomaru, who was initially somewhat dissatisfied, immediately shut up when he sensed the purple spiritual pressure that suddenly erupted from the ancient tree's body.

"Wait? No need."

Gu Mu's eyes were indifferent. He didn't come here to ask Orochimaru to do things for him, but to order him to do things!

There's no need for Koki to waste too much time talking to Orochimaru, who would do anything for immortality.

No sooner had he finished speaking than, to Kidomaru's astonishment, Koki drew his demon sword Muramasa and swung it down with a thunderous roar.

In an instant, a massive slash completely destroyed the mountaintop.

"Boom!"

The earth rumbled as if a massive earthquake had struck. Orochimaru, who was conducting an experiment, stared blankly at the chasm that allowed him to see right into the outside world.

"Lord Orochimaru, what happened?!"

Upon seeing the attack on the secret base, the three guards beside him emerged from the shadows.

"Damn it! Who is it?!"

Orochimaru's face was extremely gloomy. He knew very well how well hidden his base was, and that it was impossible for ordinary people to find it. Now that someone had been able to attack and break in, he was furious.

Just then, a powerful aura suddenly descended.

"boom!!"

With a loud roar, the ancient wood, carrying black iron claws, grabbed Kidomaru's face and easily flung him into the wall.

"It was you!!"

Orochimaru hid his trembling hands behind his back, his venomous gaze sweeping over the ancient tree within his field of vision.

That demonic aura made Orochimaru's eyes show a hint of fear.

"Isn't this Mr. Gumu?"

"What's up?"