Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

The Land of Water.

Northern border.

"That bastard Kiritori is disgusting..."

Hozuki Gengetsu's mustache twitched, his expression filled with rage: "He can really run! These White Zetsu have been lying in ambush underground for so long, and it's only now that they've found his location!"

"If he had even a fraction of the skill to escape as Mizukage, Kirigakure wouldn't have ended up in this mess!"

Wu shrugged and said quietly:

"That's normal, after all. He was a famous strongman in the Warring States period and even served as the Mizukage, so he knows the geography well. If you and I were shameless enough to hide, our ability to conceal ourselves wouldn't be any weaker than his..."

"Or other shadows are probably similar."

"However, whether it's the 'Kage' or the leaders of the Warring States period, the number of people who would blow up their own territory to become wandering ninjas is extremely small, if not very large, within the past five hundred years."

"Only Kirigakure, which you once led, could produce such a talent..."

Logically speaking, Hozuki Gengetsu's body should not feel any pain at this moment.

But he just feels a bit tightness in his chest right now…

What is that bandaged bastard saying?!

"I'll kill you!"

"I told you you can't do it. You can't even seal it properly. Do you think you're Ashina Uzumaki?"

Wu spoke extremely quickly, as if he had been waiting for Hozuki Gengetsu to say this:

"Stop joking around, you closed-off, impoverished frog in a well. Our village has been around for almost fifty years and we still can't gather a single sensory ninja. It's really too much for you to learn sealing techniques..."

"For you, being able to research illusions using summoned beasts is the limit. Do you even know what bloodline elimination is?"

"Forget it, you wouldn't understand anyway. So many bloodlines in Kirigakure have been ruined by generation after generation of Mizukage. By the way, who was the Mizukage before the Third Mizukage? It's hard to guess..."

Hozuki Gengetsu's face darkened, and the pain in his chest intensified.

Hermaphrodite's rotten ass!

Hozuki Gengetsu really wanted to refute the other party, but he was too clumsy with words, so he could only anxiously wait.

In the past, he and Wu always lost arguments and would often get angry and start a fight first...

But this trick doesn't work anymore.

They're both impure world puppets, so they can't break each other's moves!

After thinking for a while, Hozuki Gengetsu finally found an angle:

"You Iwagakure people are something else! You and your apprentice were both terrified of Madara Uchiha, always thinking about targeting those red-eyed people. And now what's happened?" "Not only did you gain another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, but Tobirama Senju also picked another Uchiha brat to join the organization. I can't even imagine how terrifying the Uchiha who grow up under him and the other Kage will be..."

"That brat stepped on an Iwagakure explosive tag, didn't he?"

"Onoki and Iwagakure, just wait and see!"

Now it was everyone's turn to remain silent.

As is widely known, he and Onoki were bullied by Madara Uchiha...

The Dust Release technique was developed after he saw Madara Uchiha's Susanoo and worked hard to improve it.

Through the White Zetsu network, Mu and Hozuki Gengetsu were in the Land of Water, but they also saw Hanzo, who had come into contact with Tobirama's series of ninjutsu on the Sand Village battlefield. How insidious is his current fighting style...?

Given that a young Uchiha harbors a grudge against Iwagakure, and is being trained like this by several Kage and Tobirama Senju, I can't even imagine what kind of creature he'll become...

"Tobirama Senju is trying to create a miniature Madara Uchiha!"

Wu said with a dark face

"It's not that straightforward..." Hozuki Gengetsu chuckled.

"Don't talk about Kirigakure. Although we've taken a lot of detours, our relationship with Konoha is actually quite good now! Theoretically speaking, Konoha has no chance of attacking Kirigakure again..."

"Some people, starting from Ishigawa's generation, have created the 'Will of Stone' with just a stone. I truly hope your beloved disciple will uphold this legacy and continue fighting against Tobirama Senju and Konoha!"

Wu took a deep breath and rubbed his temples.

Having a strong will is certainly a good thing; one must have the courage to fight against a strong opponent…

But we also need to analyze each situation specifically!

With Tobirama Senju's power, he dug up all the previous Kage from several villages, and even combined them with the Impure World Reincarnation and strange forbidden techniques... Even if he knew Dust Release, it wouldn't be of any use!

"I understand more and more why Tobirama Senju didn't return to Konoha."

"If Onoki is so capable, able to run Iwagakure so successfully without wanting to start a war, I guess I would have similar thoughts to Tobirama Senju."

He gazed back at the town of the Water Kingdom without looking back.

For the past few months, he and Hozuki Gengetsu have been searching for the Third Mizukage, Kirigiri, in the Land of Water, while also observing the changes in the country little by little.

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived, the changes have been rapid.

The first thing injected into the Land of Water was the most crucial stability.

With the support of the bureaucrats of the Land of Fire, the administrative system of the Land of Water rapidly changed, quickly converging with that of the Land of Fire. Everything revolved around one word: "rules."

With rules in place, the Water Kingdom, which had suffered greatly from the Blood Mist Village, finally had its problem of widespread fear resolved.

Stability means having a clear distinction between right and wrong.

Instability means uncertainty, and intense pressure can make everyone feel extremely uneasy, making it impossible to calm down and do things for a relatively long time.

Many wandering Kirigakure ninja, after observing the situation for a while, even those who weren't recruited by Nakamaro, voluntarily returned to work under Hiruzen Sarutobi. Having a class in Kirigakure is truly a blessing!

Then comes matter.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi became the Shogun of the Land of Water, the hunger problem was quickly alleviated after the first batch of surplus supplies from the Land of Fire arrived. Even though these supplies were purchased with loans from the Land of Water, the fair prices meant there wasn't much of a markup.

Hiruzen Sarutobi further divided the work of most ninjas and workers through "work relief," with his tangible hand intervening in the intangible market and giving them a clear timeframe to turn their lives around.

In an instant, light shone in the eyes of the people of the Water Kingdom…

This has a huge impact on Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't a native of the Land of Water, once he made it a peaceful place, most ninjas and civilians didn't care about that at all...

Some people even started chanting the slogan "First Mizukage"!

"You're right, even if I were to be resurrected now and no longer be under Tobirama Senju's control..."

"The Hidden Mist ninja won't listen to me anymore. They've gone from ruins to a place where they can live a decent life in just a few months. I can't believe it's only been a few months. They're even doing better than I was back then..."

"Even the nobles of the Land of Water support Hiruzen Sarutobi."

Hozuki Gengetsu shook his head:

"To be honest, even with these White Zetsu who can burrow underground, if it weren't for Hiruzen Sarutobi meticulously establishing order and security throughout the Land of Water..."

"This forces Kiritori to have fewer and fewer places to hide, and it's likely that neither you nor I will be able to find him."

Wu sighed:

"Hiruzen Sarutobi is too steady, he doesn't seem like a ninja at all. He used the most 'dumb' methods against the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist, but no one could find fault with them."

"It's hard to imagine that he was a disciple of Tobirama Senju. Research ninjas like us have always had rather radical ideas. This bastard really struck gold..."

Hozuki Gengetsu's emotional expression:

"Lately I've been thinking, why is it that even though the Land of Water lost the war and didn't get any spoils, they're doing better than before? Did we make a mistake before?"

"You're always thinking about the spoils of war, but you forget how much you have to pay to get them. For example, if you and I were to die together for those little things, it would be a huge blow to both Kirigakure and Iwagakure..."

Wu remained silent: "I don't understand economic matters! You can ask Hiruzen Sarutobi yourself when you see him later..."

Hozuki Gengetsu seemed lost in thought.

In his wildly imaginative interpretation, Madara Uchiha's usual capricious approach to planning was interpreted by this bandaged man as "Hōzuki Gengetsu intentionally killing the Third Mizukage to deliver the law to Hiruzen Sarutobi"...

It's a shocking conspiracy!

However, due to Hiruzen Sarutobi's unhurried approach, it became a matter that was not particularly crucial; it could be considered icing on the cake rather than a lifeline.

Hozuki Gengetsu no longer felt any resistance; instead, he seemed somewhat eager to try.

After all, fighting against strong opponents was one of his hobbies.

Especially in the Hidden Mist Village, there is a special rule: "Whoever has the biggest fist can become the Mizukage."

A fight is in line with the local customs and traditions...

"Phantom Moon and Mu, the Hokage has already led people to your location. You can proceed now..." Ah-Huo's voice echoed in their hearts: "He brought some of Kirigakure's rising stars."

"What Tobirama-sama means is that not only should you, Hozuki Gengetsu, make a move, but Mu should also prepare to use Dust Release to attack Hiruzen Sarutobi. The two of you need to coordinate well."

"Be careful, don't go to the front lines, and be ready to support Hozuki Gengetsu's retreat at any time..."

Despite having the advantage of White Zetsu, Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu still managed to discover Kirigori before the Land of Water.

However, the two did not take action. First, they had the White Zetsu devise a plan to let the Hidden Mist ninja know the information before they obediently reported to Ah-Huo and waited for the next instructions.

It wasn't that these two didn't want to rebel against Tobirama Senju, they were simply out of options...

He's both the referee and the athlete!

"Understood," Hozuki Gengetsu and Muichi said in unison.

And in the mountain cemetery.

Ah Huo turned to look at Uchiha Madara and said with a grin:

"Lord Madara! Everything has gone according to your plan. Hozuki Gengetsu will kill the Third Mizukage right in front of the Hidden Mist ninja!"

"In that case, the Third Mizukage will be completely etched on the pillar of shame, and will be cursed for more than ten thousand years..."

"When Mu and Hozuki Gengetsu work together, it is a great test for the Hokage. It is not like helping him in a childish way, but a rigorous test."

"You truly balance leniency and strictness. You fairly helped Hiruzen Sarutobi after he passed one test, but then quickly set up the next hurdle..." "As the head of the family, your skill and sense of proportion are absolutely superb!" Ah-Huo said with heartfelt admiration.

Obito, who was standing to the side, was stunned as he listened, his mouth unconsciously forming a circle.

So that's what it was...

Is it like this?

Madara Uchiha was also confused.

The reason he didn't make arrangements for Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu was simply because he forgot...

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi broke the Kirigakure army's formation right from the start.

Even if Hozuki Gengetsu and Muchi made a move, it would be difficult for them to hinder Hiruzen Sarutobi.

So Madara didn't bother with them. Anyway, once they came back, it was just endless bickering. It was kind of funny to listen to occasionally, but it got a bit annoying after a while... Anyway, with the double control of the Rinnegan and the Impure World Technique, they couldn't cause any trouble outside...

This is the unique sense of relaxation of the Asuras of the Ninja World.

Let alone letting Hozuki Gengetsu and Muro roam around for almost a year, Madara Uchiha's previous plan for a spokesperson was intended to span twenty years without any oversight...

Even now, it would be very difficult for Hiruzen Sarutobi to formulate detailed development plans for Konoha over the next twenty years.

But Brother Ban just waved his hand dismissively, thinking it was no problem.

"Um…"

Madara Uchiha pondered, "Ah, not bad! You've improved again recently..."

"You can grasp some things even without me explaining, but there's still something missing. Don't be arrogant."

At that moment, Madara remembered the method that Izuna had taught him before.

If the tribespeople praise him or think he's amazing, even if he doesn't know why, he'll just nod and say a few words of praise in a cool and aloof manner to avoid showing any weakness!

"Understood, Lord Ban."

"By being around you, even a fool could improve under your influence. Just watching you would boost your IQ!" Ah-Huo chuckled, rubbing his hands together, and glanced at Obito with a subtle look.

Obito paused for a moment, then quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Mr. Akane is right! The clan head is amazing!"

Today is Obito's precious day off, even if it's only half a day...

"So-so. I was definitely more quick-witted when I was younger than I am now."

Ban coughed lightly.

Perhaps that's what he really thought, but he didn't think about it openly; his muscle memory had already laid the groundwork...

That makes sense!

Hiding in the shadows, Black Zetsu silently watched this scene, deeply shocked.

Oh my god...

Where on earth did Ah Huo, this White Zetsu, come from?

Are you Black Zetsu or am I?

How come Indra is more skilled at coaxing than I am, a seasoned pro!

Truly, every generation of talented individuals emerges from this miraculous tree…

"How did Ah Huo evolve into what he is today?"

"Besides Madara Uchiha strengthening it with the Divine Tree, it also went to Konoha..."

Black Zetsu couldn't help but analyze the reason: "The enhancement of the Divine Tree is nothing, and Tobi, as the son of the Divine Tree, isn't very smart, so it can only be related to Konoha."

"Is the Will of Fire really that sinister?"

"Didn't it just read those quotes from that guy called Hiruko? Can that thing really open minds?" Black Zetsu made up his mind and decided to find an opportunity to see it for himself.

This ability to manage upwards seems to have surpassed its previous capabilities…

Black Zetsu refused to believe it!

Is this thing really as alluring as Infinite Tsukuyomi?

As for Ah Huo, it discovered that, at least in its current environment, "half a Hiruzen is enough to level the graveyard"...

As the quote says, as long as you grasp the core contradiction in Madara's heart—his struggle between the "Will of Fire" and the "Infinite Tsukuyomi"—and proceed slowly and deliberately, you will be invincible!

By distinguishing between primary and secondary contradictions and implementing policies with unwavering confidence, one can achieve clear thinking and effective action.

"That brat Obito, I also need to keep an eye on him for the sake of the Hokage..."

"Madara will definitely use the same tactics he used in the Warring States period to provoke him into opening his Sharingan."

"Opening his eyes is essential; without power, nothing can be done. But we can't let him be swept up by negative emotions, causing his logic and emotions to fall into an extreme vortex..."

"I need to give him a heads-up, make him understand the complexity of the ninja world, and also find a way to rationalize Madara-sama's cruel trials on him..."

Ah-Huo also values ​​Obito very much.

Although this Uchiha brat seemed a bit dim-witted to it, he was indeed very tenacious, never complaining about the high-pressure training.

The pace of progress is incredibly fast!

He was like a sponge, quickly absorbing all kinds of knowledge.

In particular, he has a very good personality, and he doesn't get angry even when the ill-tempered Golden Horn and Silver Horn often mock him.

However, this is because, compared to many eccentric old people, the harsh mockery of the Golden Horn and Silver Horn is child's play; if you show them even a little patience, they themselves feel embarrassed...

Obito had also entered a strange comfort zone; coaxing old men was something he excelled at.

"According to the records and what Madara said, the simpler the Uchiha clan is, the more likely they are to develop strong negative emotions in their hearts when stimulated, to the point of becoming extreme..."

Ah Huo pondered to himself, "This is actually because they don't see things clearly enough; their underlying logic is always black and white." "I need to teach Obito what the Hokage said during his sixth inspection of the Research Department..."

"The ninja world is a delicate layer of ash, a fact of human nature. We are all part of this ash, and the Will of Fire is the unwillingness in our hearts, the desire to burn out something different..."

As long as this preventative measure is taken, Ah-Huo believes that Obito won't make a mistake.

Given Obito's lineage as a member of the Hokage family, his Uchiha origins, and the tutelage of the Six Kage and Madara, coupled with the enhancement from the superior materials of the Divine Tree, if he were to also possess a pair of comparable Mangekyou Sharingan…

He is also Qingshui's younger brother, Kakashi's brother, and even had a photo taken with the Hokage.

With such a status and strength, it will definitely not be a problem for him to lend Ah Huo a hand when the time comes!

With a few kind words from the Hokage, it can make a graceful transformation and shed its current identity.

Perhaps with the strength of Konoha's research department, they could even help me break free from the constraints of the White Zetsu's body...

Become a true "human"!

"Go, Ho, take Obito and go watch Hiruzen Sarutobi's performance with those guys..."

Madara waved his hand nonchalantly: "I need to think about my next move!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Lord Madara..."

"You've worked hard, clan leader..." Obito echoed, though he still felt a little strange.

He discovered...

The clan leader was conflicted; this was both a test and an attempt to help the Hokage!

"Typical Sengoku-era thinking. Minister Fugaku once told me that the clan leader Isshin also had similar ideas, saying that hardship is the best nourishment for ninjas..."

"Actually, I get this feeling from many elderly people in the village! They always want the younger generation to be tempered and strengthened through hardship..."

"I think Minister Fugaku is the real educator! He should really give the clan head a lesson. He already has two sons, while the clan head and clan head Isshin have no children. It's all just wishful thinking..."

"And the Gold and Silver Horns, and even Grandpa Ashina, are like that too. Not a single one of them is normal..."

Obito thought to himself, "This is what I mean by 'I hate you'."

"This isn't some mysterious organization; it's clearly the Sengoku Period Eccentrics Association!"

What Obito didn't know was that Isshin had changed, and if he hadn't stopped him, his idol, the great educator Fugaku, would have taken Itachi to the battlefield...

In terms of stress-based education, it's so intense that even the reincarnation of Indra couldn't withstand it.

It belongs to a realm that surpasses even the Sage of Six Paths.

Obito and Ah-Huo went next door and watched the live stream with the four Kage.

"Phantom Moon and Nothingness are about to make their move..."

"This time we're going all out. I wonder if we can cause any trouble for Hiruzen Sarutobi. After all, Mu has Dust Release. If he hits, it'll be the end of us." Kinkaku crossed his arms and analyzed the situation.

"It's indeed over, but given Tobirama Senju's personality, people of our generation from the Sengoku period wouldn't go easy on their juniors. If someone dies, it means they were incompetent."

Silver Horn narrowed his eyes: "The strength is indeed astonishing, sending two Kage at once, and enhanced ones at that..."

Ashina Uzumaki didn't care about any of that; he just chuckled and waited for Hiruzen Sarutobi to show his skills.

In his view, a ninja who could even master the "Ten Thousand Seals Body Seal" would succeed at anything...

As for Dust Release, while Bloodline Limit is troublesome, it is essentially still chakra!

If it's chakra, it's subject to the restraint of sealing techniques, or at least its effects can be reduced...

Obito became nervous upon hearing this.

During this time, he came to understand that although these eccentric individuals from the Warring States period all had incredibly strange personalities, they were all ruthless when it came to fighting…

Even the Konoha committee members, if they weren't skilled fighters, might not have gotten the better of them!

"Lord Hokage, please be careful!"

Obito silently prayed for Hiruzen Sarutobi in his heart.

#

The border of the Land of Water.

Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived in a flurry of dust, accompanied by Nakamaro, Kisame, Mei Terumi, and a group of Kirigakure's elite warriors.

It's still the familiar coastal warfare.

At this moment, the Third Mizukage was frantically fleeing ahead, with only a few followers left beside him.

Only Genji, Suigetsu Hobuki, and Yagura Karatachi remained; the rest were some ANBU members with criminal records in the Blood Mist Village.

Among these people, Suigetsu Hobutsuki is one of those with a criminal record.

The master was neutral, and Yagura Karatachi wanted to escape but was closely watched by the Third Mizukage, who essentially dragged him onto his shattered ship... "Sarutobi! Hiruzen!"

"Are you really trying to force me out of the Water Kingdom?"

"Alright! Let's set sail then, and we'll return someday!"

The Third Mizukage's eyes flashed with resentment: "Destruction is always easier than construction. I may not be able to defeat you head-on, but that doesn't mean I'm easy to deal with..." Yagura and Genshi looked troubled.

But there's nothing we can do...

A chain of suspicion has formed.

The two of them couldn't possibly defeat the berserk Third Mizukage.

Having been kept by their side for so long, even if they surrendered immediately, there was no guarantee that Hiruzen Sarutobi would let them go.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing behind, narrowed his eyes.

A Kage who is proficient in water escape techniques and doesn't care about noodles, and who frantically flees to become a bandit, is indeed as troublesome as a fly.

However, he wasn't too worried.

Even if they escape, once the Flying Thunder God base station in the Land of Water is re-established and the security network is further improved, Kiritori would be courting death if he dared to enter the heartland!

But just before Kiritori was about to enter the sea.

An old friend he had never imagined would appear before him.

That was a steam-explosive version of a chibi Hozuki Gengetsu...

Suddenly emerging from invisibility, she was extremely close to Kiritori, tilting her head and looking at him with a strange gaze.

Kiritori's eyes widened instantly!

At that moment, another clone of the Steaming Explosion appeared behind him, piercing him with a sharp knife in an instant!

"How...how is this possible..."

"Hozuki Gengetsu's technique? Or rather, two clones!"

Kiritori trembled, spitting out a large amount of foul blood.

The moment the explosive blade pierced his body, a massive amount of oil seeped into his body to prevent him from escaping using water-based techniques.

"The Second Mizukage?"

"The master and Yagura shouted in unison."

"Get lost!" came a voice from who-knows-where, its tone full of impatience.

The Hidden Mist ninja scattered like birds and beasts.

Almost simultaneously, a violent explosion occurred!

The two explosive clones suddenly detonated, and the powerful impact and high-temperature steam quickly blasted Wu Qu beyond recognition, leaving him lying on the ground like a rag doll.

The "dust-free condensation" further helps the vaporized explosive become invisible.

In addition, the Rinnegan's "Animal Path" enhances his ability to create clones and summon spirits, and the special combination of the Impure World and the Six Paths Puppet Body... Hozuki Gengetsu is now different from ordinary Impure World bodies, and is even more powerful than he was in life!

The Steam Explosion clone can not only appear in multiple forms, but its power is also greatly increased...

Kiritori lay on the ground, her eyes trembling.

The most humiliating and powerless scene in his memory, spanning thirty years, reappeared as if replaying itself! The defeat by Hozuki Gengetsu was even more humiliating to him than abandoning Kirigakure and becoming a bandit…

"I used to think you were a person."

"Now, just seeing you makes my shoes itch, and your head feels itchy too, right?"

Hozuki Gengetsu emerged from the illusion and stomped hard on Kiritori's head.

His mustache twitched, and he could no longer contain his anger.

Having used the Rinnegan's abilities, his eyes also changed to a wavy pattern.

"you…"

"Why are you still alive?!"

Kiritori struggled, screaming, "Didn't you die with Mu?!"

"There are plenty of people alive. What can a rat like you, trapped in the gutter, do besides run? You don't even have the strength to fight back when someone steps on you!"

"Stealing my techniques is one thing, but are my techniques meant to make you abandon Kirigakure and run away?"

As Hozuki Gengetsu spoke, he kicked Kiritori wildly.

At this moment, both sides' Hidden Mist ninjas were stunned.

The former Mizukage suddenly revived and started kicking the Third Mizukage wildly?

That's outrageous! Is there really such a thing?!

The ninja world is truly amazing...

"Did you see my eyes? Even the Sage of Six Paths couldn't stand your worthless state anymore, so he specially sent me from the Pure Land to kill you!" Hozuki Gengetsu was burning with rage.

"Forget it, you're just a piece of trash who can't even withstand one of my moves. You're not worthy of listening to me!"

"You've been defeated so far and still haven't improved your sensory abilities. You can't even be a proper wandering ninja!"

Hozuki Gengetsu's eyes flashed with malice. He compressed a massive amount of Water Release into a single point, and with the oil controlling Kirigiri's body and preventing him from using Water Release, he killed him on the spot with Water Gun!

He was all too familiar with Kirigakure's techniques...

At that moment, a chameleon suddenly appeared beside the master, its long tongue binding the veteran who had served through the Warring States period and several generations of Mizukage. Hozuki Gengetsu turned his head, his gaze icy as he looked at him:

"Making you an elder is so that you can speak up for the Mizukage when he makes a mistake..."

"You're just as disgusting as Kirigori, a piece of trash who only thinks of yourself. Have you ever thought about Kirigakure?"

"You even support something like the Blood Mist Village? You might as well just die!"

Hozuki Gengetsu fired the Water Gun once again, shattering Genji's head.

The bull that fell from the sky knocked him flying, and he was clearly dead beyond any doubt.

The Second Mizukage made his move and instantly killed a Mizukage and an elder…

This is much faster than the Blood Mist Village!

"Anyone else who wants to die? Those who support the Third Mizukage, step forward!"

Hozuki Gengetsu glanced around and noticed that Yagura Karatachi and some of the Kirigakure ninjas looked relaxed, which reassured him slightly.

But then they discovered the Water Spinach Fuguki and several Mist Ninjas with faces full of fear.

The explosive clone of the steam-powered blast had already solidified after the explosion and quietly appeared behind them.

The Rinnegan's Animal Path abilities are activated, summoning centipedes, strange birds, hellhounds, and eight-foot birds...

In the blink of an eye, all the Kirigakure ninja who were terrified by the death of the Third Mizukage were brutally wiped out by Hozuki Gengetsu, while Yagura and the others were unharmed.

"While you are incompetent, the main problem lies with Mizukiri. You may leave now."

"Stand aside, this is none of your business!"

Hozuki Gengetsu looked at them sternly.

Yagura blinked; he seemed to have tasted something different…

It seems like the Second Mizukage is trying to find a way out for his own people, who are being held hostage by the Kirigakure clan...

Yagura quickly knelt down on one knee to express his gratitude.

Then they stood up and organized the remaining people, who stood obediently in a place far from the coastline, without saying a word.

The swift and decisive appearance and killing of Hozuki Gengetsu left Nakamaro, Kisame, and other Kirigakure ninja stunned.

Let's not talk about how this person came to be...

This ruthless determination surpasses even that of the Third Mizukage…

That was efficient!

"The Rinnegan?"

"Just like the one Nagato once possessed, according to the intelligence reports..."

"It seems it's not a coincidence; there must be some kind of relationship between Nagato and Madara..."

"As for these strange summoning beasts and the resurrection of Hozuki Gengetsu, they should also be related to the Rinnegan. The intelligence did not show that Hozuki Gengetsu had this ability."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly went through the information in his mind again and again.

"You may all step back. This is a matter between me and the previous Mizukage."

Nakamaro, Kisame, and the others were taken aback, but Hiruzen Sarutobi's authority had already taken root in their hearts in recent days, so they obediently and quickly stepped aside, ready to provide support at any time.

Hozuki Gengetsu and Sarutobi Hiruzen stood facing each other.

Meanwhile, the useless and dust-free shroud lurked in mid-air, ready to support Hozuki Gengetsu with the "Hell Path," while also preparing Dust Release with a venomous gaze, trying to see if they could kill the Hokage of Konoha...

Since Tobirama Senju has already yielded, he naturally doesn't need to hold back!

After a moment of silence, Hozuki Gengetsu slowly spoke:

"The Land of Water and the Hidden Mist have been fortunate to receive your care these past few days."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback; this seemed to be a Mizukage who could communicate and was polite.

My dealings with him were all over thirty years ago…

He was still very young at that time and didn't have a deep impression of Hozuki Gengetsu.

"You're too kind. The Mist Ninja are actually very nice people; it's just that the environment has turned them into devils..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled, "You returned from the Pure Land under the instructions of the Sage of Six Paths; it couldn't have been just a simple matter of killing Kirigiri, could it?" Gengetsu Hozuki also laughed.

"certainly."

"I've heard that some Kirigakure ninjas have already called you the 'First Mizukage.' Since you are the Mizukage, I, as the former Mizukage, must go through with you according to the rules set by Lord Byakuren."

"In the name of the Second Mizukage, if you defeat me, you will be the rightful new Mizukage of Kirigakure."

"If we lose, then let's go to the Pure Land!"

Hozuki Gengetsu stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen. Not far away, a giant clam, enhanced by the chameleon's stealth abilities, was continuously spewing out thick, hot saltwater mist.

An ambush had been set up long ago, and the "Magic Illusion: Steaming Pavilion" technique had been prepared...

Three clones of the Steam-Exploding Power appeared in front of Hozuki Gengetsu.

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched this scene thoughtfully. A small fireball appeared at his fingertips and flew towards Gengetsu Hozuki, swiftly passing through his body.

"it's useless…"

"No attack can affect me..."

Hozuki Gengetsu watched this scene, but he had no intention of explaining his own technique to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The succession of the Mizukage is Kirigakure's last fig leaf; it cannot be treated like a child's play!

"I will not lose in this situation."

Hozuki Gengetsu smiled smugly.

His old rival, Wu, developed stealth and powerful sensory abilities precisely because his technique was too troublesome. The only way to counter it was with the same set of skills; breaking it was extremely difficult!

Answer me a question, and I can give you some hints.

Hozuki Gengetsu's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Why... why have Kirigakure and the Land of Water, which were in such a dilapidated state, prospered within a hundred months of being in your hands?!"

"You didn't steal any spoils of war, nor did you inject large amounts of resources into the Land of Water. Konoha and Kirigakure were merely conducting business..."

"What's the underlying principle?"

Wu, suspended high in the sky, covered his face.

That old nemesis of his really can't keep secrets!