Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 223 I'll be the Fourth Generation?

The information that Tachibana Kenkawa obtained from Harusame naturally did not reveal the plot between Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

However, there isn't enough information available for him to conduct further analysis.

Kanakawa Tachibana looked around. Although most of the Kirigakure ninjas in good condition were faithfully carrying out the camp reconstruction mission.

But the oppressive and gloomy atmosphere still lingered over everyone.

The strong suppression of Konoha by Kirigakure for half a year had boosted the morale of these Blood Mist Ninja to an unprecedented level.

However, they were dealt two consecutive blows by the Cloud Village.

Even with the help of their own Third Mizukage, they could only barely repel the enemy. Coupled with the deaths of many comrades, even in Kirigakure, an atmosphere that was relatively indifferent to fellow villagers, it was inevitable that a sense of shared grief would spread among the ninja.

Having just learned about the situation in the village, Tachibana Kanagawa was also somewhat anxious and confused. As she was observing her surroundings, an ANBU member appeared beside her in a flash.

"Jonin Kenkawa, the Third Hokage requests your presence."

"Oh well."

Upon entering a makeshift stone house constructed using Earth Release techniques, Tachibana Kanagawa saw the Third Mizukage applying medicine to himself. He quickly stepped forward to take over and asked a question.

"Lord Third Generation, you were looking for me?"

The Third Mizukage didn't stop Tachibana Kenkawa's actions, putting down the bandage in his hand and looking at Tachibana Kenkawa.

Just as Jianchuan Ju was feeling a little uneasy under her gaze.

The Third Mizukage finally spoke, but his words made Tachibana Kanagawa's hands tremble, almost causing him to spill the medicine in his hands.

"Hey kid, who do you think is suitable to be the Fourth Mizukage?"

"Cough cough cough~"

Tachibana Nagakawa coughed a few times before recovering, then looked at the Third Mizukage with a strange expression.

"My lord, I am still a child."

Faced with this problem, Tachibana Kenkawa had no choice but to bring up his age in an attempt to bluff his way out.

However, the Third Mizukage seemed determined to press the matter further and continued speaking.

"It's okay, I was just saying."

Although the Third Mizukage said it casually, Tachibana Kenkawa didn't think it was just a casual question. His hands kept moving, but his brain was working at lightning speed.

"Could it be that the Third Mizukage had some ideas because Yagura Karatachi couldn't hold off the Fourth Hokage earlier?"

Although Tachibana didn't witness the first instance where Yagura missed the Fourth Mizukage, leading to the Third Mizukage's injury, she still noticed that Yagura arrived late the second time the Fourth Mizukage rushed over.

Combining the injuries on the Third Mizukage's body with his expression when he looked at Yagura Karatachi at the end, one can guess the gist of it.

Although it's unclear whether Yagura Karatachi truly failed to stop the incredibly fast Fourth Generation A, or whether he intentionally let him go, the consequences are undeniable.

"But is that really the reason? The Third Mizukage shouldn't be so arbitrary, right?"

"Or is it because of this setback at the front that someone needs to be blamed? Or is it because of Yagura's stance as a civilian?"

The main reason is that Tachibana Kenkawa didn't have much contact with the Third Mizukage, and he hadn't paid attention to this matter before. He had no idea what the other party was thinking, and he didn't even know why the Third Mizukage would ask him such a question.

Now that the question had come to her, and after some thought she hadn't come to any conclusion, Jianchuan Ju could only continue to give vague answers.

"Um, Third Hokage, hasn't the village always prioritized strength in selecting Kage? What I think isn't important, is it?"

"You also think that Yagura Karatachi should be the fourth generation, right?"

The Third Mizukage clearly wasn't going to give Tachibana Kenkawa a chance to fool him, and directly pointed out Yagura Karatachi.

In Jianchuan Ju's mind, however, a frantic roar was taking place.

"I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"

"Besides! The original story is about Yagura Tora-sama, the fourth generation, so my thinking isn't wrong!"

Jianchuan Ju naturally dared not speak her mind, and could only give an awkward smile and pretend to be stupid.

"Well, Lord Yagura of the Karatachi family is indeed very strong."

Just when Tachibana thought the Third Mizukage would continue to press for answers and was about to make an excuse to slip away,

To everyone's surprise, the Third Mizukage changed the subject, but the question he asked made it even harder for Tachibana Kenkawa to answer.

Have you ever thought about becoming the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails?

"Huh? Me?"

Jianchuan Ju finally couldn't hold back any longer and pointed her finger at herself.

"That's right, have you considered it? You've met Utakata, so you should know a bit about Jinchuriki, right?"

"But shouldn't a Jinchūriki be sealed within their body from childhood?"

As soon as Jianchuan Ju said those words, she realized she had made a foolish mistake.

In the original work, neither Yagura Karatachi nor Rin Nohara sealed the tailed beasts within their bodies from childhood. It seems that apart from the Uzumaki Water Gate of Konoha, only these two are like this, and neither of them should have any special physique.

As expected, the Third Mizukage spoke up to explain.

"The Three-Tails is different. The Jinchuriki chooses children because children's bodies are in the development stage, making it easier for them to fuse with sealing techniques, and the Tailed Beast will be more stable."

"But the Three-Tails' personality, hmm."

At this point, the Third Mizukage was at a loss for words, but Tachibana Kenkawa immediately chimed in.

"Quite easygoing?"

"Pretty much. So, would you like to give it a try?"

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju felt somewhat ashamed.

"Is the Third Hokage trying to make me the Fourth Mizukage? But I'm not even twelve years old yet!"

Having stayed in Kirigakure for so long, Tachibana Kenkawa wasn't actually averse to becoming the Mizukage, but at her current age, becoming a Jonin and even the captain of the Sky Division was already considered an exceptional promotion.

If it's about competing with Mei Terumi for the Fifth Mizukage title in the future, Tachibana Kenkawa doesn't think it's a big deal.

But the Fourth Mizukage?

I'm afraid that I've only just taken power, and suddenly all sorts of warlords have risen up in Kirigakure, and assassinations by rogue ninjas are coming one after another.

This is completely unconvincing!

It's worth noting that Gaara, the youngest Kazekage in the original story, became Kazekage at the age of sixteen, even though Sunagakure was facing a generational gap and there seemed to be considerable opposition.

Yagura Karatachi has always served as a frontline commander, and his reputation within the village is quite high. Besides, even with the support of the Three-Tails' chakra, it's questionable whether I could defeat Yagura Karatachi.

Most importantly, she has too many secrets, and Tachibana Kenkawa has no interest in having a three-tailed beast inside her body to share her vision.

Tachibana Kanagawa wasn't even very interested in becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, let alone the Three-Tails.

Using power that doesn't belong to you always feels unsettling.

"Well, cheats don't count, because cheats don't have their own will; it's just my own power!"

Jianchuan Ju even offered a rather hypocritical explanation for her cheat.

"Third Hokage, do you want to reconsider this? I feel I still have room for improvement, and it would be a waste of my fighting power to make me the Three-Tails Jinchuriki."

Jianchuan Ju scratched his head awkwardly, racking his brains to come up with this lame excuse.

However, the Third Mizukage seemed to have only asked casually. After his gaze lingered on Tachibana for a moment, he saw that Tachibana really didn't have any thoughts on the matter and didn't continue the topic.

In this awkward atmosphere, Tachibana Kanagawa quickly bandaged and treated the Third Mizukage before taking his leave.

The Third Mizukage shook his head and chuckled as he watched Tachibana Kenkawa flee in disarray.

"It makes it sound like I'm trying to harm him."

(End of this chapter)