Konoha: Becoming a God Starting with Aburame

Chapter 264 The Box of Ecstasy Opens!

Under pressure from the Snow Woman, Uzumaki Yūki tried hard to recall who else was his accomplice in the assassination of the Third Mizukage.

Unfortunately, Uzumaki Yōjaku couldn't recall anything, because everything about Danzo had already been deleted.

In his memory, it was at the banquet of the Uzumaki clan that he was facing a large number of heavenly monsters when he suddenly had a burst of inspiration, a great ambition, and then raised his arms and shouted!

Although it was just a single shout, it really was just that one shout.

At the banquet, not a single celestial demon thought highly of him or was willing to conspire with him; they all looked at him as if he were a fool.

He used to be puzzled as to why no one agreed. Now, just thinking back, he realizes he was really out of his mind!

How could I dare to do that!

Putting aside how he dared to rebel against the Third Mizukage, even if he wanted to rebel, he shouldn't have said it in front of so many people!

Yuzuriha thought he could learn a lesson from his experience of publicly revolting.

But to my surprise, I fell into the same pit twice!

If he hadn't forcibly dragged them onto this pirate ship, the celestial demons probably wouldn't have stayed obediently at the banquet; instead, they would have tied him up and brought him before the Water Shadow to claim credit!

"So... so I really was the only one who tried to assassinate the Third Mizukage! How did I become so brave?"

Uzumaki Yoji began to question his existence. He couldn't understand why he dared to assassinate the Third Mizukage when he knew he was alone.

The Third Mizukage wasn't surprised that the Snow Woman hadn't asked him anything.

Danzo committed so many evil deeds in Konoha, yet he was able to escape unscathed largely due to the Third Hokage's favoritism.

However, this was also because Danzo did not leave any trace of his actions openly, and he frequently shifted the blame to the Third Hokage.

Yes, I did it!

You ask me why I did this?

All I can say is that those who know, know; and those who don't, you won't understand even if I explain. This matter is very complex and involves many things.

I almost didn't tell him to his face that Hiruzen Sarutobi made me do this!

Unfortunately, Danzo was good at shifting blame, but even better at taking the blame himself.

"Yuki-onna, go and inform the celestial yokai that the Hyakki Yagyō ritual is about to begin, and they must come immediately," the Third Mizukage said to Yuki-onna.

Upon hearing the order, Yuki-onna immediately set off, leaving only the Third Mizukage and Uzumaki Yosuke in the Third Hokage's office.

Uzumaki Yoji gave a forced smile. "Lord Mizukage, this is truly a misunderstanding. I think I was under a genjutsu, which is why I did this."

The Third Mizukage nodded. "That is indeed possible, but it is an undeniable fact that you also attempted to assassinate me."

"Don't worry, you're not in any danger. You're quite capable and will become one of the key figures in the Lord of Demons and Monsters."

Uzumaki Yangjie, on the other hand, looked somewhat resigned to life.

Soon, all the celestial demons arrived at the Mizukage's office.

Looking at the slightly messy office and the bound Uzumaki Yangjie, the Heavenly Demons all lowered their heads.

The situation is now clear: Uzumaki Yangjie assassinated the Third Mizukage!

Everyone cursed inwardly, thinking, "Uzumaki Yangjie is such an idiot!"

Want to rebel? Don't you even consider whether you have the strength? Even if you want to rebel, do it after you become the lord of demons and monsters!

This put them in a very passive position.

However, everyone's expressions turned very serious when they recalled the terrifying dark aura emanating from the Mizukage's office.

Even though they were far from the Mizukage's office, everyone could clearly feel the immense power emanating from him, a sense of being naturally suppressed.

That was simply an aggregation of "fear," a power that "fear," a celestial monster, had become accustomed to, and then it rioted and took action!

They knew the Third Mizukage was strong, but they didn't expect him to be that strong—he was practically the ruler of all the demons!

The Third Mizukage looked at the assembled celestial youkai with a pained expression and said:

"Konoha is putting increasing pressure on Kirigakure, using military coercion and economic sanctions, while other ninja villages are also eyeing it covetously!"

The people didn't feel much when they heard the Third Mizukage's words.

Will Konoha's economic sanctions against Kirigakure be effective?

If so.

Today, Kirigakure is independent of the mainland, attracting numerous ninja clans to join it through its bloodline limit activation technology. While not every ninja clan that joins Kirigakure possesses a powerful foundation, they all have some resources.

When they come to lead Kirigakure, they will also bring all the accumulated resources they have built up.

As for Konoha's military pressure, Kirigakure is now very powerful, with demons guarding every corner.

Unless Konoha is insane, they won't attack easily; at most, they'll just flex their muscles.

The Third Mizukage became even angrier upon seeing this, "The target of the Cloud Village's long-range chakra cannon drill might just be our Kirigakure!"

"The vast ocean can no longer stop the aircraft carriers of Kumogakure!"

"I've been so worried every night that I haven't been able to sleep, but I never imagined that in this critical moment, there would be people within our ranks plotting against each other!"

"And they put it into practice, testing me with the Whirlpool Mustard!"

Upon hearing the Third Mizukage's words, everyone lowered their heads even further, their minds racing as they pondered the ins and outs of the matter and the conspiracy hidden behind it.

The Third Mizukage, seeing this, angrily rebuked:

"The Hidden Mist Village used to be so united and dedicated, but now it's rotten to this!"

"The Second Mizukage entrusted Kirigakure to me, and I'm heartbroken to see it turned out like this!"

"I wish I could dismiss myself!"

Danzo's expression darkened upon hearing the Third Mizukage's words, reminding him of similar, shameless remarks made by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

We want it all, we want it all!

The initial joy of discovering the Third Mizukage's trump card vanished instantly!

"And you lot, though you all appear utterly loyal, standing on this dry bank, are you truly that loyal?!"

"Who knows, the real culprit behind Uzumaki Yangjie's assassination attempt on me might be one of you!"

After the Third Mizukage finished speaking, he turned his back and gestured for the Snow Woman to act.

Upon receiving the order, the Snow Woman looked at the group of celestial monsters, including Kyokotsu, Kappa, Aoki, Akaki, and Nogin.

"What happened at the Uzumaki clan's banquet?"

The faces of those being watched by the Snow Woman turned extremely grim, realizing that they probably couldn't escape it.

"Uzumaki Yangjie invited us to eat the Fruit of Life, but left halfway through. We assumed he had something to do, and since we hadn't finished the Fruit of Life, we didn't pay any attention. But we really didn't know he was going to assassinate the Third Mizukage!"

Hozuki Mangetsu said with a bitter expression.

"Who knows if what you're saying is true? Uzumaki Yangjie is the organizer of the banquet, but you are the participants. If Uzumaki Yangjie has a problem, do you have a problem?"

"Damn it! What exactly do you mean by this treacherous villain?!" Kyokotsu glared angrily at Danzo.

"Hmph, you dare to act like this before you've even become the Lord of Demons and Monsters? Once you do, you'll realize you don't even respect the Third Mizukage!"

"I suggest they be disqualified from participating in the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons!"

Danzo stepped forward, intending to eliminate half of his competitors.

"Enough! I'm becoming increasingly clear that the real threat to Kirigakure isn't outside, but within the village itself—right here in the Mizukage's office!"

The Third Mizukage reprimanded him.

"The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons is about to begin. You'd better watch yourselves."

(End of this chapter)