Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Chapter 121 Mist Hidden in Konoha

Outside Konoha Village.

Elder Yuan Shi of Wuyin walked ahead, leaning on his cane.

Behind him were the ninjas of Kirigakure.

Suigetsu Hobuki and Yagura Karatachi followed closely behind, along with several elite Jonin from Kirigakure.

After that, there are Mei Terumi, Kisame, Yuki who has mastered Ice Release, and Kaguya Nakamaro, the genius of the Kaguya clan.

These are the geniuses of the Hidden Mist Village today.

Their mission was to disguise themselves as ordinary genin, display their strength during exchanges, and use it as leverage in negotiations with Konoha.

This strategy, though old-fashioned, has proven effective time and again.

The number of young geniuses in a village is one of the most important indicators of its military potential.

However, generally speaking, this would only involve sending one or two promising talents.

After all, there are always risks involved in entering the heart of other hidden villages. If the best are snatched up, it would mean a serious generational gap in the next generation.

For example, in the minds of the ninja world, the Hidden Cloud Village is a village that might do such a thing.

When Kumogakure invites other hidden villages to participate in the Chunin Exams, no one goes if there are only one or two villages as participants.

Only during large-scale joint Chunin Exams, when all the major and minor hidden villages participate, will the villagers reluctantly give them some face, considering that even if the Hidden Cloud Village likes to plunder, it wouldn't dare to provoke public anger.

"Mei Terumi, Kisame, Nakamaro, Yuki—"

Master Yuan slowly began, "Let me emphasize again, you lot don't need to worry. Show off your talents to the Konoha ninjas—"

"Konoha and Hiruzen Sarutobi always use Hashirama Senju for external propaganda. While they benefit from it, they are also bound by this reputation and won't do anything to geniuses like you."

"For the future unification of Kirigakure, you must demonstrate the majesty of the 'Village of Blood Mist'—"

"This is the Mizukage's order."

Suigetsu Hozuki gave Genji a subtle look, then immediately chimed in with a nasty tone, "The Hidden Mist Village has no need for trash! Ninjas who cannot be loyal to the Mizukage will be eliminated sooner or later—"

"The Village of Blood Mist is here to make Kirigakure great again. Anyone who dares to hold back will come to a bad end!"

As he spoke, Suigetsu Hozuki shrugged his shoulders, causing Samehada to tremble slightly, exuding a menacing aura.

From the Village of Blood Mist until now.

Suigetsu Hozuki has already used Samehada to kill off many of his opponents for the Third Mizukage.

This led to his reputation and status rising steadily in Kirigakure, making him a trusted and beloved subordinate of the Third Mizukage.

"Hehe, Pufferfish Demon, well said—" Master Yuan nodded slightly and said this.

"It's all thanks to Master Yuan for interpreting Lord Mizukage's policies for me!"

The Watermelon Pufferfish Demon bent his giant pufferfish-like body, a fawning smile appearing on his bloated face, his long beard swaying: "I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye on me, your junior, in the future! Thank you for your hard work!"

The Watermelon Pufferfish Demon was not outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant; he genuinely respected Master Yuan.

It has withstood the test of three floods without collapsing, much like a stubborn rock that cannot be washed away by a torrential rain.

Following in his footsteps is the right thing to do.

At the very beginning of the Blood Mist Village arc, Suigetsu Hozuki nearly offended the Third Mizukage by raising a question—

If it weren't for Master Yuan pulling him back and saying a few kind words for him—

Having already been marked by the Third Mizukage, he was either killed or on the verge of death.

"Of course, of course—" Master Yuan smiled slightly: "Remember, as long as you follow Lord Mizukage closely, you won't go wrong!"

"To truly unite Kirigakure into a powerful fist, we must first clear out some of the boils! With the boils gone, the fist may look smaller, but it will be far more powerful than before—"

"You all need to understand this principle—"

This is also Master Yuan's true thought.

As an old man who lived through the Warring States period, Master Yuan had long been dissatisfied with the division within Kirigakure.

After Hozuki Gengetsu won the position of the Second Mizukage in a one-on-one duel.

The area within the Misty Hidden Village is riddled with numerous factions and factions, and has been embroiled in severe internal strife.

In Master Yuan's view, although Kirigakure does not have the same deep foundation as Konoha, it is still a solid second place.

The number of various bloodline limits and secret techniques is among the highest in the ninja world, and the seven ninja swords support the combat power of the middle and upper-level ninjas. The two tailed beasts are also relatively docile.

Even its geographical environment is extremely advantageous, with the island strategically located, offering both offensive and defensive advantages.

It should be a powerful hidden village that ranks second in the ninja world and aspires to be number one.

However, due to internal strife, Kirigakure was only slightly better off than the impoverished Sunagakure.

The problem is, what exactly is Sunagakure? They're so poor they're practically urinating blood; they're a disgrace to the Five Great Hidden Villages—

Therefore, after the Third Mizukage took office.

Even with the internal infighting in the Hidden Mist still ongoing—

The master strongly supported the Third Mizukage's plan to "go to the Village of Blood Mist" to eliminate uncontrollable factors and ensure that the Hidden Mist would have only one voice from then on.

Even if there is temporary pain, it is like scraping the bone to remove poison, for a better future for Wuyin!

Kisame and Mei Terumi exchanged a glance and nodded subconsciously.

Although they are geniuses of Kirigakure, they are still too inexperienced and maintain a considerable degree of respect for the Kirigakure leadership.

Moreover, Master Yuan's words are not without merit.

Controllable combat power is true combat power; otherwise, it is merely an unstable factor.

Kisame and Mei Terumi had witnessed the chaotic management within Kirigakure and were deeply troubled by it.

They shouldn't have been sent this time.

The Third Mizukage had previously sent a small team to pick up the prisoners from Kirigakure.

However, that squad was assassinated by opposing ninja clans, and the Third Mizukage, enraged, launched a new round of purges, leaving him no time to care about the prisoners from Kirigakure.

After everything was dealt with, the prisoners from Kirigakure had been held in Konoha for far too long.

The Third Mizukage, possessing astonishing wisdom, suddenly had a brilliant idea: to turn a bad situation into a good one.

Send a formal delegation to establish a deeper relationship with Konoha.

Furthermore, they had set a trap, intending to use it to sow discord between Konoha and the Uchiha clan—

Hearing this from the master made Mei Terumi and Kisame feel a little relieved.

They were initially somewhat uneasy because people were dying frequently in Kirigakure lately.

Moreover, those who died were likely their comrades who had gone on missions with them.

But as long as the Blood Mist Village doesn't last forever, and the village can improve in the future, it's not unbearable.

The handsome, veiled man named "Snow" listened expressionlessly, but inwardly he was extremely disdainful.

If he could, he would even use Ice Release to freeze that old bastard Yuan Shi to death right now!

Because many of his clansmen had already been imprisoned or killed by the Third Mizukage.

"Snow" was sent by the Third Mizukage to appease the other ninja clans.

His intention was to tell the other ninja clans—look, even if they oppose me, I won't kill them all with one blow; I'll still give you a chance to shine!

As for Kaguya Nakamaro, his thoughts were quite simple.

He simply wanted to fight.

Known as the strongest genius of his clan, he wanted to suffer a defeat at the hands of his peers and drink the blood of the losers.

"The Blood Mist Village is indeed a very good policy—"

"We get to kill people every day. We never had so many real combat opportunities before. Our Hidden Mist Village will definitely become stronger and stronger, and the Kaguya clan will become the strongest ninja clan in the ninja world!"

Kaguya Nakamaro raised her hands, a sickly smile on her face, and shouted, "Praise be to the Village of Blood Mist!"

At this moment, whether it was Suigetsu Hozuki, who supported the Third Mizukage, or Genshi—

"Or perhaps it's the opposing Yuki," or the neutral Kisame and Mei Terumi—

They all subconsciously moved away from Kaguya and Nakamaro.

This is a typical case of Kaguya-sama's madness, a case of Shikotsumyaku mental illness—

Everyone was talking about demands and change, even though some supported moderation and others condoned violence.

But at least it's thinking about problems using human logic, and it always has a goal.

But Kaguya Nakamaro seemed to be brainwashed by murderous intent—

"You must be the ninjas from Kirigakure? I'm Hyuga Hizashi, a member of the Konoha committee, here to pick you up."

Hyuga Hizashi, dressed in a short-sleeved imperial robe, stood on a secluded branch, looking down at the Kirigakure ninja: "I hope your apology will satisfy the Hokage."

"Konoha has fed your prisoners for three months. Remember, this is a favor, not an obligation."

"Come with me."

Hyuga Hizashi descended from the branch and strode towards the village, waving slightly.

Near the Hidden Mist team, rustling sounds came from the woods and disappeared into the distance.

"This is—" Master Yuan frowned, he hadn't even noticed that someone was watching them nearby.

Master Yuan's perception was correct; indeed, no one had been following them along the way.

Instead, it's a swarm of scout insects from the Aburame clan, marking their chakra and aura.

"This is Konoha's patrol and defense mechanism; they detected you forty-seven minutes ago—"

"Don't ask any more questions," Hyuga Hizashi said coldly.

"That's how it should be—" Yuan Shi's heart sank; Konoha's defensive capabilities were stronger than he had imagined.

"I will convey the Mizukage's apologies to the Hokage in full."

"Those prisoners wasted your village's food; we will punish them and send them off with generous gifts—"

Hyuga Hizashi glanced at Genji, feeling somewhat puzzled.

What does it mean that prisoners of war wasted food?

Aren't those your own people? How can you talk like that?

Even Danzo wouldn't be this lacking in emotional intelligence, would he?

Hyuga Hizashi didn't care, after all, it was a matter for another village, what did it have to do with him, a member of the Konoha committee?

"Hey, you're pretty strong, aren't you? How many guys like you are there in Konoha?"

Kaguya Nakamaro suddenly spoke up and asked, "Are you from the main family or branch family of the Hyuga clan? I am from the Kaguya clan."

Hinata Hizashi ignored him.

"Why aren't you answering me? What do you mean?" Kaguya Nakamaro narrowed her eyes, her superhero personality about to erupt: "Don't think you can ignore me just because you're from the Hyuga clan!"

"If you make a move, you will die."

Without turning around, Riji asked, "Master, is this the will of your Kirigakure, or just his own?"

"Nakamaro, step back!" Genji immediately shouted, but secretly winked.

That means if you have grievances, keep them bottled up and go find the genin or students of Konoha to vent them on—

The Yuanshi Association would request ninja exchanges between the two villages, and for ninjas, injuries during sparring are normal.

With a legitimate reason, no one will care.

Provoking Japan would pose diplomatic risks.

"Konoha Committee Member, what does this mean? Is it a new high-level position change in Konoha?"

Yuan Shi pondered, "According to the information provided by the Kaguya clan, the Hyuga and Konoha should be incompatible—"

"But judging from the tone of this Hizashi—if he's from the main family, that's one thing, but if he's from the branch family and yet he's entered the upper echelons of Konoha—"

"This shows that Konoha is interfering with the ninja clans."

A sense of urgency arose in Yuan Shi's heart, and his confidence in the Blood Mist grew stronger.

Even the peaceful Konoha next door is targeting the ninja clans—

This only proves that the Third Mizukage did not go astray, and this is a necessary condition for Kirigakure to move towards greatness!

Kaguya Nakamaro clenched her fists and laughed coldly.

He had already decided that during the so-called "exchange" later, he would definitely vent his anger!

I need to kill at least one Konoha ninja to make myself feel better!

As for the consequences, Kaguya Nakamaro didn't care; that was something for the master and Suigetsu Fuguki to worry about.

The members of Kirigakure followed Hizashi and slowly entered Konoha.

Along the way, they would occasionally encounter patrol troops, who would scrutinize them with a look of suspicion and wariness as they passed by.

What caught the attention of the Yuan Master was that, although not every squad member in the patrol force possessed abundant chakra—

But they all have plenty of experience.

When they approached Yuan Shi and the others, they concealed themselves very well, and were almost never discovered immediately.

"Konoha's military equipment is very sufficient."

"Hiruzen Sarutobi is indeed treacherous. He claims to have inherited the spirit of the First Hokage, but he is using his predecessor's reputation to lull other hidden villages into complacency while secretly developing his own power."

"He can even cover up the attack on Kusagakure with the guise of righteousness. This person is definitely not to be underestimated. He is a schemer who claims to be the First Hokage but acts as the Second Hokage."

"Lord Mizukage's decision is correct. We should first establish good relations with Konoha, but we must also disrupt their stability and unity. We cannot allow Konoha to continue developing like this—"

At a time when almost everyone believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first successor.

However, Elder Genshi of Kirigakure was convinced that this was a disciple taught by Tobirama Senju!

I wonder if Tobirama Senju would feel like he'd found a kindred spirit if he found out—

"Come in."

Hyuga Hizashi waved to the gatekeeper, signaling him to let them through.

Mei Terumi, Kisame, and the others looked at Konoha with curiosity.

For the younger generation of ninjas in Kirigakure, a remote island with a closed-off policy of non-interference—

The Outer Hidden Village was like a new continent, a completely new area they had never seen before.

Mei Terumi walked along, her eyes slightly wide.

It's completely different from Kirigakure; it's so much more prosperous!

After the initial completion of the "Holy Land Maru" project.

The nobles of the Land of Fire developed a fawning attitude towards Konoha, resulting in a massive influx of investment that propelled Konoha's commerce and infrastructure to new heights.

It is more than twice the size of the original area.

The villagers made it easier to distinguish them.

The original Konoha territory was called the "Inner Ring," and the newly built area was called the "Outer Ring."

"There are so many ninja tool shops, and so many restaurants too—"

"Wait a minute, is that a movie theater? Isn't that something you only see in the capital of the Water Kingdom?!"

"There are also cosmetics stores, bookstores, and flower shops; even coffee is sold by dedicated vendors—"

"They even have hot spring resorts? And they're for ninjas only—is this still a hidden village?"

Even in Kirigakure, hot spring therapy is something only the nobles of the Land of Water can enjoy.

In the past, even ninjas from Kirigakure would go and give it a try.

However, with the beginning of the "Village of Blood Mist," this behavior was seen as hedonism, a corruption of the Third Mizukage's will, and a silent resistance, and gradually no one dared to do it anymore.

As a beautiful young girl.

Mei Terumi is naturally sensitive to the consumer sector.

Mei Terumi is exceptionally talented and her family has savings, so she is not short of money.

The problem is, even if you have money, it's very difficult to spend it in Kirigakure.

"I really want to visit every single shop; I'm sure there will be some really interesting ones!"

"I can't go. It will cause trouble for myself and my family. It wouldn't be good if Master Yuan misunderstood me—"

"The ninjas of the Blood Mist Village must not show any interest in pleasure; they must always remember to revive the Hidden Mist Village—"

Mei Terumi reminded herself of this.

But at that moment, Kurenai Yuhi, who was about the same age as her, walked out of the mountain flower shop in front of her.

Asuma stood beside her, holding a large bouquet of vibrant flowers, her smile radiant.

"Hey, Asuma—"

"You've learned all this at such a young age? I'll tell the Hokage you're not focusing on your training!"

"You've already chosen Shiro? Aren't you going to reconsider? Maybe when you grow up, the Hokage can find you a noblewoman from the Land of Fire, just like your older brother Shinnosuke—"

Yamanaka Inoichi chuckled and teased.

Today was his day off, so he came to the family flower shop to relax and happened to run into Asuma and Kurenai.

"Hong and I are just ordinary friends—"

Asma coughed. "Furthermore, I prefer free love, and I don't approve of arranged marriages like my older brother's!"

"You brat, I'm going to tell Shinnosuke on you when I get back—"

"No, Brother Hai!"

Mei Terumi stared intently at this scene.

If there were no peers to compare her to, then Mei Terumi could continue to convince herself—

But if we have it, things will be different.

Why are they all ninjas, while others get to live like this?

"Mei, do you want that bouquet of flowers? I'll get it for you!" Kaguya Nakamaro leaned closer and said with a big laugh.

He then strode towards Asuma, his chakra rapidly gathering.

Just as he was about to make his move.

Asuma and Kurenai had already reacted and formed hand seals.

After being trained by Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju.

The reaction speed of the ninja academy's elite members has surpassed that of ordinary chunin.

Their awareness of early warning can even be described as somewhat neurotic.

Because Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique and Aoshui's body techniques were simply too fast—

But even faster than Asuma and Kurenai was a pair of Sharingan with three tomoe.

Uchiha En descended from the sky and landed in front of Kaguya Nakamaro, his powerful and chilling eye energy filling his mind without any restraint.

Kaguya Nakamaro was instantly rooted to the spot.

In his consciousness, a sharp knife was constantly severing his arms, which could repeatedly heal.

The speed and sharpness of this knife were meticulously crafted by Uchiha En, based on the cut that Senju Tobirama made when he severed Tobirama's arm.

"Where did this stray dog ​​come from, daring to act so presumptuously in Konoha?"

"You brats from Kirigakure, do you want to die in Konoha?" Uchiha En, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, mimicking Hiruzen Sarutobi's posture.

The illusion dissipated, and Kaguya Nakamaro knelt on the spot, her eyes trembling.

He was actually unable to resist?

"How can you, a disabled person, be so strong—" Kaguya Nakamaro said in a low voice, "You're clearly just a piece of trash who can't even do hand seals!"

"Yo—" Uchiha En wasn't angry, he just looked at Kaguya Nakamaro with curiosity.

He hadn't seen that foul-mouthed brat in ages.

In other words, during the Warring States period, there were occasional cases of Uchiha people who, due to excessive pressure, developed symptoms similar to obscene speech.

"If you utter another word, I'll use my eye power to smash your brain to pieces!"

Uchiha En said with a sly smile, "The Kaguya clan dares to act tough in front of my eyes? Go back and ask your elders how your Kaguya clan's so-called once-in-a-century genius was strung together like candied hawthorns by the ninja world's demons!"

"Ask your previous clan leader if he liked the Impure World Reincarnation technique and the Mutual Explosion Tags?"

Uchiha En learned very quickly.

Since "Aozumi" gave Uchiha some pointers, Uchiha En no longer had such a strong aversion to the name of Senju Tobirama, but instead faced this past shadow squarely.

Kaguya Nakamaro instantly regained her senses, her crazed eyes revealing fear.

He remembered now; those eyes represented the Uchiha clan, and these were madmen no less powerful than them!

"Let me tell you, the Konoha Police Department has the right to kill someone caught red-handed like you if they resist."

Uchiha En patted Kaguya Nakamaro's face and blew smoke into it: "How about I just kill you? At worst, I'll go and apologize to the Hokage."

"Let me tell you, I'm friends with the Hokage, understand?"

Kaguya Nakamaro was utterly terrified. She lowered her head and looked to Genji for help.

"What a bunch of mad dogs who can't understand human speech—"

"If it weren't for the need to contact the Kaguya clan and the Hyuga clan to obtain information about Konoha—"

"The Kaguya clan should be wiped out first."

Master Yuan slowly loosened his clenched fist beneath his sleeves, adjusting his breathing.

"Sorry, everyone in Konoha, this child isn't very bright—"

"I'm probably a little excited to be in the bustling city of Konoha, please forgive me!"

Master Yuan bowed slightly and apologized to Uchiha Yan: "We have no ill intentions, but come with the sincere intention of befriending and forming an alliance with Konoha."

Uchiha En frowned, looking Yuan Shi up and down.

As fellow ninjas from the Warring States period, Uchiha En seemed to have some recollection of the original master—

"You look familiar, but I can't quite place you—"

"Hishashi, tell the Hokage that this guy gives me a very sinister impression, but I've forgotten the specifics—" Uchiha En said casually.

At his age, he was not only a member of the Uchiha clan but also had connections with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Minato.

Uchiha En was fearless.

Hyuga Hizashi looked at Uchiha En and laughed: "Alright, I understand—"

He could sense the respect that Uchiha En held for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Since that's the case, then everything is negotiable.

"Elder Master, are these children from Kirigakure here for an exchange?" Hyuga Hizashi asked, and after receiving an affirmative answer, he waved.

A squad of shadowy soldiers emerged from the shadows.

"Take them to the Ninja Academy and chat with our students first. Keep order and wait for the Hokage to arrive before we begin."

Hyuga Hizashi gave this instruction.

The Anbu members and others were about to leave with Mei Terumi and the others.

Hyuga Hizashi called out to Yagura, puzzled, "That green-haired kid, you're coming too. The Hokage Building isn't a place you can go—"

Yagura Karatachi took a deep breath: "I'm an adult now!!"