Konoha: Becoming a God Starting with Aburame

Chapter 146 Master Yuan: I'm getting old. Don't take the water shadow issue I mentioned earlier to heart.

Mei Terumi tells Genji about the Third Mizukage's plan for the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.

The focus was on explaining how to nurture a single demon with the help of a hundred demons, thereby surpassing the Kage level and reaching the level of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

Yuan Shi was silent for a moment, then spoke earnestly to Mei Mei:

"Lord Mizukage's plan for the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons is excellent. Last time I said there was something wrong with the Third Mizukage, it was my fault. I'm getting old and my mind is getting muddled, so please don't take it to heart."

The allure of the Hundred Demons Parade was so great that even Master Yuan refused to comply.

Yuan Shi had witnessed the heroic figures of the Asura and the God of Shinobi in the ninja world; their power far surpassed that of a Kage, a power that made the young Yuan Shi dare not resist.

If it weren't for the God of Shinobi's merciful heart, convening the Five Kage Summit to formally establish the Five Great Shinobi Villages, distributing the Tailed Beasts to them, and stopping the Asura of the Shinobi World.

There probably wouldn't be five great ninja villages; instead, Konoha would be the only dominant village, or even unify the ninja world.

Because no one dares to say "no" to the God of Shinobi and the Asura of the Shinobi World!

Aside from themselves.

The Third Mizukage's plan for the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons was aimed at the God of Shinobi and the Asura of the Shinobi World.

If the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons plan succeeds, there is a possibility that a ninja god will emerge in Kirigakure.

Why would Master Yuan personally extinguish this hope? He would even actively increase the feasibility of the Hundred Ghosts Night Parade plan.

This was a terrifying lure, and it was clear that Master Yuan had taken the bait.

Mei Terumi's lips twitched. Oh no, she knew it would turn out like this.

No one can resist the future described by the Third Mizukage.

Nobody's here!

Faced with Mei Ming's silent gaze, Yuan Shi coughed awkwardly a few times and changed the subject.

"Why would the Third Mizukage tell you this? This must be a crucial part of his future plans, right? Isn't the Third Mizukage afraid of unforeseen circumstances?"

Mei Terumi hesitated for a moment before revealing the Third Mizukage's opinion of her.

"The Third Mizukage said I have the potential to become the leader of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, and hoped I would consider it carefully. He also assured me that he would ensure my safety as a Heavenly Demon. It must be the two bloodline limits I possess that attracted the Third Mizukage's attention."

"Won't the Third Mizukage himself become the leader of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons?"

The master was truly stunned. Such a huge temptation, and the Third Mizukage had actually given it up? This was the commander of the Hundred Demon Parade, a figure comparable to the God of Shinobi—a being beyond Kage level!

Could it be that the Third Mizukage was not in trouble and was truly considering the village's well-being?

Also a possibility.

"It seems I was just overthinking it. The Third Mizukage is still thinking about Kirigakure, so the possibility of something going wrong is very small. Honestly, you can't deny getting old."

Master Yuan coughed lightly a few times, making it clear that one cannot deny the effects of aging.

"Master Yuan, please don't forget the Third Mizukage's performance before and after. Before, the Third Mizukage could only contend with the ninja clans, and was even at a disadvantage. But now, the Third Mizukage has easily dealt with the ninja clans, and not a single ninja clan dares to resist, including the Kaguya clan!"

"Furthermore, as you said, such a large-scale study of demons must require a considerable amount of resources, yet we haven't received any information! The Third Mizukage might be able to deceive me, but how could he possibly deceive you?"

When Yuan Shi heard Terumi Mei's words, he remained noncommittal.

"In the past, the Third Mizukage may have only feigned weakness, but now that the experiment has succeeded, he has chosen to unleash his true power and subdue the ninja clan in one fell swoop."

"Furthermore, if the Third Mizukage really was secretly researching yokai, it's not impossible that he managed to hide it from me. After all, the Third Mizukage has been in power for so many years, it's normal that he has some methods that I don't know about."

"That can all be explained!"

Terumi Mei stared at Genji in silence.

Soon, the Yuan army was defeated.

"The foundation of the Hidden Mist Village ninja clan is their bloodline limit, or unique ninjutsu with bloodline limit characteristics. They will not give up the possibility of their bloodline advancing further."

"Furthermore, the ninja clans have already been subdued by the Third Mizukage and dare not resist at all. They have no choice but to join the Third Mizukage's demon-hunting plan. Because if they don't join the Third Mizukage's demon-hunting plan, they will be surpassed by other ninja clans, which is something they cannot accept."

"So... it's no use. Regardless of whether the Third Mizukage has problems or not, Kirigakure will never give up the future described by the Third Mizukage."

"Like you, are you really not tempted by the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) plan? Don't you really want to become the commander of the Hyakki Yagyō?"

Mei Terumi fell silent. It would be a lie to say she didn't want to; if everything went according to the Third Mizukage's plan, it would be a smooth road ahead.

"Just as the Third Mizukage said, you are an excellent Kirigakure ninja, which is not only reflected in your strength, but also in your wisdom."

"Look, even you're like this, let alone everyone else!"

"So stop saying the Third Mizukage has problems. As long as he can lead Kirigakure to the future described, then he is the Mizukage recognized by all Kirigakure ninja!"

Mei Terumi nodded helplessly; she knew that Genji was right.

Mei Terumi had also seriously studied the so-called monsters of the Third Mizukage and found that although there were certain risks, it was indeed a very good direction.

Overall, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, because a family that sacrifices most of its members may not be able to produce a Kage-level powerhouse, but it can produce a Heavenly Demon.

"As for the Hundred Demons Parade plan... don't reveal it to anyone else. Don't overestimate the limits of those ninja clans. Once they find out about the Third Mizukage's Hundred Demons Parade plan..."

"They're going to go completely insane!"

"At that time, your situation will become very bad."

Yuan Shi solemnly said to Mei Mei that when he first heard about the Hundred Ghosts Night Parade plan, even he was deeply moved, and it took a lot of effort to suppress that feeling.

One can imagine what those old ninja clan members would think if they heard about the Hundred Demons Night Parade plan.

They would inevitably try every means to seize the position of commander-in-chief, including eliminating their rivals in advance.

In some ways, the position of commander of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons is more coveted than that of the position of Mizukage.

Because it brings not only rights, but also power!

"I'll be careful. The Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) plan shouldn't spread unless the Third Mizukage encounters another ninja with the potential to lead the Hyakki Yagyō."

After Terumi Mei left, Genji sighed. He had been trying to persuade himself, but the unease in his heart was still gnawing at him.

Master Yuan hoped that everything would develop in a positive direction, but he was also reluctant to let Kirigakure develop according to the Third Mizukage's plan.

The inner turmoil left Yuan Shi feeling powerless, and he could only hope that the Third Mizukage would reveal an obvious weakness on his own.

Master Yuan looked in the direction of the Water Shadow Building and muttered to himself.

"What exactly do you intend to do?"

(End of this chapter)