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Chapter 201 tells Hozuki Mangetsu that his brother's hatred is not deep enough!

It is indeed strange that Hozuki Suigetsu would appear here.

When Hozuki Suigetsu's older brother, Hozuki Mangetsu, defected to Uehara Naraku, he told Terumi Mei before he left Kirigakure that he was going to become a spy for Akatsuki, so he entrusted his younger brother, Hozuki Suigetsu, to Terumi Mei's care.

Over the past few years, Hozuki Mangetsu has also conveyed some important messages. Although they were all instigated by Uehara Naraku, Kirigakure has still benefited a little.

In Mei Terumi's heart, Hozuki Mangetsu's status and importance must be very high, and she will definitely take good care of Hozuki Mangetsu's younger brother.

Any Kirigakure leader with even a modicum of political acumen would not allow Hozuki Suigetsu to be in danger, let alone Mei Terumi, a woman who is highly likely to succeed the Fifth Mizukage.

Hozuki Suigetsu is the hostage and bond that connects Hozuki Mangetsu.

If something were to happen to Hozuki Suigetsu, it would mean that Kirigakure would completely lose a powerful Jonin and four ninja swords. Most importantly, Mei Terumi would completely lose Hozuki Mangetsu as a source of information.

Just as Uehara Naraku was puzzled, Yakushi Kabuto's answer left him completely bewildered: "Hozuki Suigetsu recently volunteered to join Orochimaru-sama. He wants to obtain power from Orochimaru-sama so he can kill his own brother..."

"..."

Uehara Naraku was completely bewildered.

Hozuki Mangetsu got the script of his older brother Uchiha Itachi, so Hozuki Suigetsu also got the script of his younger brother Uchiha Sasuke?

Is it destined that a pair of brothers in this ninja world will be entangled with Orochimaru?

Simply outrageous.

Kabuto glanced at Hozuki Suigetsu, who was sleeping in the petri dish, and explained in a low voice, "Besides that, Hozuki Suigetsu also made a ridiculous demand: he wants Orochimaru to rescue a female ninja named Ringo Ameyuri."

"So, Suigetsu Hozuki is in a relationship?"

Uehara Naraku raised an eyebrow, his smile suddenly fading as he frowned and said, "Wait, why does this Ringo Ameyuri sound so familiar?"

Kabuto nodded and said softly, "She is a genius ninja who has recently emerged in Kirigakure. Because she found Kiba, the Lightning Blade that Kirigakure had lost last year, and gained the Lightning Blade's approval, Ringo Ameyuri has become a new generation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."

After explaining Ringo Ameyuri's background, Kabuto looked at Hozuki Suigetsu and continued softly, "According to Hozuki Suigetsu, Ringo Ameyuri has contracted a rare disease, and no one in the entire Hidden Mist Village can save her."

"Many people have died of illness in the Land of Water!"

Uehara Naraku stroked his chin, turned to Yakushi Kabuto, and asked, "Where is Ringo Ameyuri now? She's not in this base either, is she?"

"No."

Kabuto shook his head and glanced at Suigetsu Hozuki with a sigh: "Ringo Ameyuri should be at the hospital in Kirigakure! Suigetsu Hozuki seems to be very loyal. He and Ringo Ameyuri have a good relationship, and he has never thought of stealing Ringo Ameyuri's ninja sword."

Kabuto looked at Suigetsu Hozuki and sighed, "I've spoken with Suigetsu a few times, and he once mentioned that if Ringo Ameyuri died, he wouldn't take her ninja sword; instead, he would use Kiba, the only ninja sword in Kirigakure, as her burial item. Perhaps it was to encourage Ringo Ameyuri's will to live!"

Hozuki Suigetsu is actually not very brave, nor is he very intelligent.

This kid is even a bit greedy, yet he's willing to give up a ninja sword of the caliber of Raito Kiba for his friend.

If Ringo Ameyuri dies, and Hozuki Suigetsu, the only ninja in Kirigakure who can use this sword, gives up inheriting it, then the Raito Kiba might be left to languish.

This seemingly intellectually challenged Hozuki Suigetsu is probably trying to inspire his friend to live on in his own way.

"What an idiot..."

Uehara Naraku stroked the petri dish, observing the sleeping Hozuki Suigetsu inside, and said softly, "How could Orochimaru possibly cure your friend?"

"…yes."

Kabuto Yakushi, looking embarrassed, pushed up his glasses and said somewhat awkwardly, "Orochimaru-sama not only refused his request, but also imprisoned him here as material for researching the Water Transformation Technique."

"What a terrible thing!"

Uehara Naraku's expression turned indignant, his voice clearly tinged with anger: "Hmph, that Orochimaru guy actually deceived even an honest kid like Hozuki Suigetsu!"

"..."

Kabuto remained silent.

Kabuto didn't want to take over the topic of Uehara Naraku.

If it weren't for the fact that the new boss, Uehara Naraku, had deceived Orochimaru so many times that Orochimaru had also become corrupted and too lazy to maintain his credibility, how could Hozuki Suigetsu have become the next victim of deception?

Who is responsible for Orochimaru's deception...?

Doesn't Lord Uehara Naraku have any self-awareness? I bet even Uehara Naraku himself can't figure out how many times he's tricked Orochimaru!

Kabuto sighed, finally asking helplessly, "What does Lord Naraku intend to do?"

"Let him go first!"

Uehara Naraku slammed his fist into the petri dish and said in a deep voice, "Hozuki Suigetsu is, after all, one of my reserve members. I can't let him be locked up in this dark and gloomy secret base. He needs to go back and get some proper training!"

Whoosh!

As soon as the petri dish was shattered, the sleeping Hozuki Suigetsu was suddenly awakened. His eyes snapped open, revealing a smile full of shark teeth!

The next moment, the water in the petri dish splashed out!

Hozuki Suigetsu instantly used the Water Splash Technique, his figure instantly transforming into a wave of water, diving into the splashing water, intending to use the opportunity to conceal himself and escape from here!

"Isn't that incredibly rude?"

Karin gave a low shout, and two golden chains extended from behind her—the Vortex clan's innate sealing technique, Vajra Seal!

Two golden chains seeped into the water, pulling Hozuki Mangetsu out of the waves and slamming him hard in front of Uehara Naraku!

Karin stood behind Uehara Naraku and Yakushi Kabuto, adjusted her high-powered glasses, and exuded a unique kind of coolness: "Before you leave, you should at least pay your respects to Lord Naraku, who saved you!"

"..."

Hozuki Suigetsu's eyes darted around, sizing up the three people in front of him, finally settling on Uehara Naraku in the center: "Who are you?"

"I'm just someone who drove Orochimaru away."

With a smile, Uehara Naraku bent down and earnestly helped Hozuki Suigetsu up, gently patting his shoulder: "Little guy, my subordinate was too rude. If I had known you were imprisoned in Orochimaru's base, I would have come to rescue you much sooner."

"you…"

Hozuki Suigetsu was a little unaccustomed to Uehara Naraku's enthusiasm, and a hint of surprise crossed his face: "Who are you? Do you know me?"

"I am an old friend of Lady Terumi Mei."

Uehara Naraku smiled at Hozuki Suigetsu, as if they were all on the same side. Obviously, he couldn't mention Hozuki Mangetsu at this moment, so he could only mention Terumi Mei.

Seeing Hozuki Suigetsu's still somewhat wary gaze, Uehara Naraku chuckled and said, "Forget it, you should hurry back to Kirigakure! Don't doubt my identity. If you do, you can ask Lady Terumi Mei for confirmation."

"Are you really that woman's friend?"

Hozuki Suigetsu's eyes were still full of doubt.

However, since this guy named Naraku is willing to let him go, he certainly can't miss this opportunity!

Hozuki Suigetsu had no desire to stay in this dark place any longer. Seeing that Uehara Naraku did not stop him, he immediately turned around and leaped away from the base.

Uehara Naraku watched Hozuki Suigetsu leave, his smile growing increasingly sinister: "He's leaving already? How rude of him..."

Kabuto bowed respectfully beside him and asked softly, "Lord Naraku, should I go and bring him back?"

Karin's face flushed slightly, and she confidently declared, "No need for Kabuto-sama, I can go!"

"Need not."

Uehara Naraku shook his head, stopping their idea, and continued, "Tell Hozuki Mangetsu that his younger brother, Hozuki Suigetsu, doesn't hate deeply enough, and isn't strong enough..."

Uehara Naraku curled the corners of his lips into a smile: "Let Hozuki Mangetsu go back to Kirigakure again, teach his brother a lesson, and then bring back Ringo Ameyuri and Raito!"

Kabuto Yakushi: "..."

Karin: "..."

Let's leave aside the matter of bullying Hozuki Suigetsu.

If they remember correctly, Ringo Ameyuri, the owner of the second-generation Raito, should be the last member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, right?

You're trying to drain Kirigakure dry!

(End of this chapter)