Naruto: Random Flying Thunder God Technique? Intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

This time, the two did not continue to pretend to be deaf and mute.

The Root male ninja spoke respectfully, "As that lord had agreed with you beforehand, the item will be handed over to you after the matter is completed."

"In addition, not only that person, but also the other three people need to stay behind to ensure that the information does not leak."

"Oh."

The straight-haired man sneered, "Being commissioned by the Konoha ninja to kill a Konoha ninja is a first in my life."

"Even without you saying so, I won't let the remaining few leave alive. After all... I don't want my deal with you to be exposed."

The Root male ninja gave the straight-haired man a deep look and reminded him:

"That boy is the recently rising star of the ninja world, 'Shadow of Darkness,' so please don't underestimate him."

"Also, I wish you martial arts skills."

The straight-haired man glanced at him disdainfully, didn't say anything, and strode straight ahead.

He would trade with these people, but in his heart he also deeply despised their cruelty towards their fellow villagers.

After the straight-haired man left, the Root male ninja's gaze fell on his companion, and he said in a cold tone:

“Witch, this mission is rather sensitive. I need to go to the rear to keep watch in case the target escapes.”

"You wait here until he has completed the task the adults requested, then hand over the sealing technique to him."

"Yes."

The Root girl, known as the "shrine maiden," nodded slightly.

After her companions left, a complex expression flickered in her eyes beneath the mask.

You left such a warning, how did you still end up here...?

……

Shiranui Sou narrowed her eyes and instantly went into a state of alert.

"In case of emergency, halt operations and remain on alert!"

The moment he finished speaking, his Observation Haki activated, and he instantly gained a clear understanding of the surrounding situation.

At the same time, the underlings quickly abandoned their original actions, each facing a direction defensively, their right hands touching the hilts of their swords behind their backs.

A thick fog gradually spread ahead, and a figure slowly emerged from it.

The moment he sensed its presence, Shiranui Sora frowned.

“This person…”

In his perception, the visitor in the thick fog was second only to the Third Kazekage whom he had previously killed in terms of aura.

but……

Within its body, there seemed to be an immense and terrifying aura lurking.

Combined, this person's aura was actually superior to that of the Third Kazekage!

Besides this person, there seem to be other uninvited guests hiding nearby.

About five hundred meters behind them, under a tree, an adult ninja lay in wait, blocking their retreat.

Behind the thick fog ahead, a young girl was also hidden, constantly keeping an eye on the situation.

A slight smile appeared on Shiranui Xiao's lips, but her gaze suddenly turned cold.

"So that's how it is. This is what they call a trap?"

Chapter 177 The Third Mizukage! A Deadly Situation?

Under the watchful eyes of the four men, the straight-haired man's figure finally emerged from the fog.

His gaze swept indifferently over the four people, finally settling on Shiranui Sho, and he said in a flat tone:

"Why are Konoha's ANBU ninja committing crimes within our Land of Water territory?"

The moment they saw the man's face, the three undercover agents were struck dumb. The men gripping their sword hilts tightened their grip, their knuckles turning blue.

Shiranui Sou also narrowed her eyes slightly, a hint of coldness flashing across her face.

Their reaction was solely due to the identity of the person before them...

The Hidden Mist, the Third Generation Mizukage!

“This is a rogue ninja from Konoha, and Konoha has the right to deal with him.”

Shiranui Sou replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

At the same time, his mind raced as he considered the situation before him.

Considering the note that said "trap" before, the appearance of the Third Mizukage must not be a coincidence.

But why is the Third Mizukage here?

He didn't think that the rogue ninja from before had such an impressive presence.

Moreover, this rogue ninja was already dead, which is why the Third Mizukage chose to show himself.

"This person is a rogue ninja from Konoha? What nonsense are you talking about!?"

The Third Mizukage said coldly, "He was clearly a ninja from our Kirigakure, carrying out a mission under my orders, but he was killed by you during the mission!"

"Konoha's Anbu, do you intend to start a war with Kirigakure!?"

Upon hearing this, Shiranui Sho and the others found it absurd.

A subordinate of the Anbu beside him said in a deep voice, "Lord Mizukage, aren't you exaggerating? He's clearly wearing the headband of one of our Konoha's rogue ninjas!"

"The headband of a Konoha rogue ninja?"

The Third Mizukage scoffed, "Take a good look, isn't that our Mist Village's headband?"

The chaotic scene unfolded as R looked towards the forehead of the corpse on the ground.

At some point, a bubble the size of a glass bead floated down and landed right in the center of the forehead protector, bursting the moment it touched it.

Immediately afterwards, the "Konoha" pattern with a scratch in the center of the forehead gradually faded away.

Instead, a hazy pattern appeared!

Upon seeing this, the three subordinates of the secret service stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning, their pupils suddenly shrinking to needle-like sizes.

How is that possible?

Could this person really be Wu Ren?

But why is it that the person they received in the mission is clearly a rogue ninja from Konoha, and all the information matches up!

The scene before them undoubtedly left them feeling somewhat bewildered.

The Third Mizukage narrowed his eyes and said coldly:

"You Konoha's Anbu dare to send hidden ninjas to raid the Land of Water!"

"Could it be that the Third Hokage wants to wage war against our Kirigakure?!"

"No, Lord Mizukage, we absolutely did not mean that!"

A subordinate of the secret service quickly denied it.

Konoha may not necessarily be afraid of Kagemitsu, but they are.

Once this is confirmed, the Third Mizukage will not let them off the hook.

Secondly, even if they manage to escape and return to Konoha, deliberately escalating the conflict with Kirigakure without the Hokage's permission is still a serious crime and will be severely punished.

"All right."

Shiranui Sho patted his subordinate on the shoulder, his tone calm and composed.

Now that things have come to this, he has figured it out.

This dilemma is a trap, a scheme aimed at him!

The true identity of the corpse on the ground is no longer important.

Or rather, when Shiranui and the others were hunting him down, he was a "Konoha rogue ninja".

When the Third Hokage questioned him, he was described as "the Mist Ninja killed by the Konoha Anbu".

This scheme was orchestrated by a high-ranking official in Konoha in collaboration with the Third Mizukage, designed to drive him into a deadly situation!

Either get killed by the Third Mizukage here, or use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape back to Konoha.

But once he returns to Konoha, he will likely face accusations from Kirigakure, who will then imprison and execute him under a seemingly legitimate pretext.

Who exactly was the high-ranking person who set up the murder trap? Shiranui Sho couldn't figure it out for the time being.

His most intense conflict was with Shimura Danzo, after all, the latter had recently lost three Root subordinates to him.

But it just so happens that it was Captain Sarutobi who assigned him this mission. Maybe the Third Hokage is actually behind this.

Or perhaps, the two conspired to set a trap?

Thinking of this, a murderous intent surged in Shiranui Sou's eyes.

His gaze fell on his three subordinates; he had implicated them in today's incident.

"You all retreat first, I'll cover the rear."

"Shiranui Sou said in a deep voice."

“Class monitor An, but…”

All three subordinates hesitated.

In their current predicament, they are caught in a dilemma. Even if they can return to the village safely, if the charge of deliberately provoking war is proven, their lives will be ruined.

Some of them were even secretly considering that defection might be the only way to survive.

"Don't worry, it should take you ten to fifteen days to get back to Konoha by boat."

Shiranui Sho's calm voice stopped them from overthinking. "I will take care of everything when the time comes."

"As for this place, you don't need to worry about it. You know my techniques."

"Yes!"

The three subordinates were immediately convinced and, without further hesitation, turned and fled into the distance.

"Trying to escape!?"

A cold glint flashed in the Third Mizukage's eyes as he formed hand seals and puffed out his cheeks.

"Lava Release: Lava Monster Technique!!"

In the next instant, highly corrosive acid gushed from its mouth, attacking its three subordinates from behind.

"Hidden Fist!!"

Shiranui Sho immediately activated her Devil Fruit power, thick black smoke swirling around her arm.

With a punch, the churning darkness held the acid firmly in place.

"Oh?"

A glint of light flashed in the Third Mizukage's eyes. "This is the legendary Dark Bloodline Limit?"

"The three generations of Mizukage, let's not beat around the bush."

Shiranui Sho said coldly, "Who in Konoha sent you to kill me?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Mizukage did not respond, but merely narrowed his eyes and looked at him coldly, saying:

"It seems you're a bit more difficult to deal with than I expected, but that's alright..."

"The Land of Water is surrounded by the sea. Without you, those three secret agents won't get very far!"

"Take care of you first, then deal with them slowly, it'll just take a little more time!"

"Really?"

Shiranui Sho sneered, "Third Mizukage, don't accidentally get yourself involved!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Shiranui Sou raised her left hand, and spiritual energy gathered at her fingertips.