The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 174 Hidden Mist

The Northwest Ninja Army is stationed in the area bordering the Council Country. Kirigakure, the strongest of the three great ninja villages, has encountered a formidable enemy amidst its fierce sieges and territorial expansion.

"What kind of True Dragon King is he? He's nothing special!"

The three-tailed behemoth roared to the sky, its foot planted firmly on the ground. The Worm Dragon King, which was traveling underground, was instantly struck by the water column and lifted high from the ground, revealing a size tens of meters long, no less than that of the three-tailed behemoth.

Standing atop the three-tailed creature, Yagura Karatachi stared fiercely and gleefully at the [Worm Dragon King], which was howling in pain.

This insect-like True Dragon King nearly devoured several groups of Hidden Mist Ninja combat ninja forces engaged in mountain warfare, with only a handful surviving to return and report the news.

With a thought, Yagura Kujira caused the three creatures beneath his feet to open their fanged maws, instantly condensing a massive ball of chakra energy which he launched at the [Worm Dragon King] still in mid-air.

With a deafening roar, the True Dragon King, who was comparable to the extraordinary and ranked among the five lifelong councilors of the Council of Nations, was blown in two at the waist.

The gushing dragon blood, like a torrential downpour, rained down in all directions.

"As expected of the successor favored by Master Genji! With Yagura Karatachi's strength, becoming the Fifth Mizukage is no problem at all!"

In the current ninja world, there is no longer any prejudice against Jinchuriki. On the contrary, many ninjas have developed a strong desire to become Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts. In particular, the appearance of the Two-Tails Cat Jinchuriki in Konoha has pushed this situation to a climax!

In the past, Jinchuriki were monsters, but now it's just a shortcut. Even the Ninja Cat Lord Tachibana could rise to the top in one step, so they can do it too!

The Hidden Mist Village's combat ninja force, currently engaged in battle with an army of alien cannibals, along with the heads of the three powerful ninja clans, gathered together to discuss their situation.

The leaders of the Kaguya and Hozuki clans looked at the Yuki clan leader with a hint of envy in their eyes.

Yagura Karatachi, the Three-Tails Jinchuriki of Kirigakure, has already shown his talent, and the remaining Six-Tails has become highly sought after, implicitly becoming the property of the Yuki clan, an ice-style ninja clan.

The Minazuki clan originated from the Yuki clan, and naturally, Konoha took extra care of the weakened ninja clans.

With Konoha's stance shifting and the Uchiha clan gaining favor with the Minazuki clan, Genji's stance was also forced to change.

In particular, the Minazuki clan's Ice Release combined with the Frost Dragon bloodline, culminating in the resonance with the Frost Dragon mount, gives even the weakest member near Kage-level strength.

Even the head of the Academy of Sciences, Uchiha Muneki, who taught Mizuki Haku, felt a little jealous of the newly formed Mizuki clan.

This ninja clan, with its overlapping bloodlines, is practically unbeatable against the Uchiha, except for their peak combat strength.

"Master Yuan is still in his prime, so it's a bit too early to talk about the Fourth Hokage."

The Snow Clan Chief said calmly.

With their own strength and the support of external forces, the Snow Clan Chief also wanted to produce a Water Shadow from their own clan!

If we don't take advantage of this opportunity, it's unlikely that the position of Mizukage will come from the Yuki clan in the future.

Similarly, it is unlikely that she came from the Kaguya clan, who are not very bright.

Only genius ninjas outside the three major ninja clans, or those from the powerful Hozuki clan who once defied public opinion to seize the position of the Second Mizukage, possessing immense strength and a constant stream of geniuses, have this opportunity.

"Whether it's early or not isn't up to us. According to Master Yuan, apart from our own headquarters combat ninja, the management of all other combat ninjas has been handed over to Yagura. The three of us no longer have as much say as Yagura."

The rivalry between the ninja clan and the common people has always been a focal point of contention in the village's power struggles.

If the ninja clan becomes powerful, the interests of the common people will be encroached upon; if the common people become powerful, the ninja clan will have to relinquish their interests.

If it weren't for Uchiha Takeuchi expanding the pie of the ninja world, sooner or later there would have been substantial conflicts of interest within the ninja villages, or even a major war over the division of interests between villages and countries.

From the perspective of the ninja clan, the Hozuki clan chief did not mind the Yuki clan taking the lead.

However, from the perspective of their own ninja clan, the existence of the Yuki clan is somewhat of an eyesore.

"If a Six-Tails Jinchuriki is born, perhaps Master Genshi will change his mind."

The Six-Tails is in the hands of the Master. To obtain the Six-Tails, one must obtain the Master's consent. However, the Master himself prefers someone who is not from one of the three great ninja clans to become the Six-Tails' jinchūriki, in order to maintain the balance of power in Kirigakure.

The Yuki Clan has only two choices if they want to become a Jinchūriki: either side with Genji or force Genji to hand over the Six-Tails through external pressure.

The former is basically unrealistic. By siding with the Yuan Master who emphasizes balance, the Snow Clan will never gain much, and they might even benefit more from Hozuki and Kaguya.

Knowing the Hozuki clan chief harbored ill intentions, the Yuki clan chief remained calm. Before he could speak, the Kaguya clan chief, who had long been impatient, said disdainfully, "Putting a monster inside your body, doesn't that make you a monster yourself?"

"My Kaguya clan has no need for such things. My Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) surpasses even the bloodlines of Tailed Beasts!"

Having said that, the burly, strong man drew a bone sword from his spine, shouted excitedly, and charged towards the ogre army, which was beginning to retreat in defeat following the death of the Worm Dragon King.

"The Dance of the Early Ferns!"

Countless sharp, thick bone spikes tore through the earth, piercing through the ogres one by one. The goblin army accompanying the ogres was even more severely pierced, their internal organs spilling out onto the ground.

"Clan Chief Kaguya's strength has reached the Kage level."

The Hozuki clan chief narrowed his eyes slightly. "No wonder he dared to speak so arrogantly. You should know that those lords of Konoha are all Jinchūriki."

"It doesn't matter what he says, but we can't let the adults of Konoha misunderstand Kirigakure's position."

The Snow Clan Chief glanced unfriendly at the Kaguya Clan Chief, who was displaying her power, then turned to the Hozuki Clan Chief. "Among the three of us, who can compare to you, Hozuki Clan Chief, in terms of strength?"

"Ha ha."

The Hozuki clan chief laughed, "There's always someone stronger, and there's always someone better. Compared to Konoha, the Hozuki clan is just a big grasshopper."

"Chief Hozuki is being modest."

"Chief Xue, you flatter me."

While the two were talking, Yagura Karatachi collected the remains of the [Worm Dragon King]. Part of the remains of this true dragon king would be sent to the Konoha Academy of Sciences as a merit award.

Some will be sent to Kirigakure's own research institute, not to overtake others, but to consolidate their own position.

As the troops led by Yagura were advancing with unstoppable momentum, and from another angle, who were about to kill a black-bodied [Obsidian Dragon King] with metallic sheen, a person wearing full white-gold armor slowly descended.

(End of this chapter)