Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 232 Are there really such tough guys in Konoha?

During this week's Ice Release training, he did come to bother Shimotsuki Ichiro a few times in the first few days to inquire about the progress of the "Divine Spear" modification.

However, he was later scolded by the old man and told that the renovation would take at least half a month.

Thinking that she didn't urgently need weapons recently, Jianchuan Ju stopped bothering her and focused on her daily training.

Unexpectedly, when Tachibana Kenkawa entered the Air Force Base this morning, intending to clock in as usual and then slip away, Kono jogged up to him.

"Captain Jianchuan, the third ship is repaired!"

? ?

"Wasn't the third ship already repaired?"

Tachibana looked at Kono with a strange expression, then seemed to have thought of something and asked uncertainly.

"Is it really fixed this time?"

"It's really fixed!" Kono nodded with absolute certainty.

Kanakawa Tachibana immediately understood.

It seems the good days are over.

It's not surprising that the two were speaking in riddles. According to Jianchuan Ju, the so-called No. 3 ship had actually been fully repaired a month ago.

However, due to the ambiguous attitude of the village's higher-ups towards the upcoming war, no one has been pushing this matter forward, and the intact No. 3 ship has been sitting in the repair shop.

As a result, the group from the Air Force had not been dispatched for any missions, and Tachibana Kanagawa thought that he and his group might no longer need to go to the front lines at Uzushima Island.

They are just waiting for the peace treaty to be signed, which will either usher in a period of peace or allow Kirigakure to open a new front against Kumogakure.

So far, they've only notified us that the third ship is repaired, without any new instructions.

"Does that mean we'll have to lead a team to the front lines at Uzushima Island with the third ship? Surely we're not being sent to bomb Kumogakure?"

Tachibana Kanakawa glanced at Kono and continued to press for answers.

Who sent the notification? Are there any other instructions?

"The secret service came to inform us. There were no other instructions, just that we should make contact as soon as possible and prepare to depart."

"If the ANBU (Anbu) have sent a notification, it's most likely an order from the Third Mizukage. Why didn't they send the mission details along with it?"

Although Tachibana Kanakawa didn't understand, she still gave Kono the order first.

"Gather all members. All training is suspended today. Stand by at the base."

"By the way, also send someone to inform Captain Kaguya, so that he doesn't find out anything."

Jianchuan Ju was genuinely afraid that everyone else would set off, but he, the third squad leader of the air force, would miss the ship.

Kaguya Rosso has basically stopped showing up at the Sky Camp lately, mainly because he's been terrified of being beaten up by Kenkawa Tachibana.

There's nothing we can do about it. Currently, within the Air Force Base, only Kaguya Rakuso is suitable to accompany Kanagawa Tachibana in forging swordsmanship. She's good at physical combat and can withstand a beating.

Jianchuan Ju would often come to Kaguya Luosuo to practice.

As a result, this guy went from being excited at the beginning to now having to avoid Jianchuan Ju on a daily basis, and even when he comes to the Air Force Base, he has to avoid Jianchuan Ju at the same time.

Of course, it could also be due to the Kaguya clan's war-crazed nature, largely caused by a bloodline disease that leads to a desire for revenge against society.

The higher the degree of awakening of the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) among the members of the Kaguya clan, the shorter their lifespan. Some members with exceptional talent often die young, before they even reach their teens or twenties.

Those family members with slightly less talent, unless they completely avoid using their bloodline limit and rely entirely on conventional ninja methods for combat and training, will find it difficult to live past thirty.

"Since we're going to die anyway, might as well fight to the bitter end!"

This is the true thought of most members of the Kaguya clan who have awakened the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse).

Meanwhile, Tachibana Kanagawa, who frequently interacted with Kaguya Rasuo, offered some health advice and promised to help research possible solutions after the Ninja World War.

As one of the top medical ninjas in Kirigakure, Tachibana Kanagawa's promises are quite trustworthy.

With the hope of extending her lifespan, Kaguya Rosso became much more rational and was no longer the berserker who would dive into a crowd with just a pack of grenades.

The topic seems to have strayed from its original focus.

Having learned that the third ship had been repaired but had not received any mission, Tachibana Kenkawa, after giving his subordinates a call to assemble, went to the Mizukage Building to inquire about the higher-ups' thoughts.

Given Jianchuan Ju's current position, doing this is not considered overstepping his bounds.

However, upon arriving at the Mizukage's office, they were stopped by the ANBU guards on duty.

"Lord Mizukage and Elder Genji are meeting with Konoha's envoy. Elder Genji said that if Jonin Kenchi arrives, they can wait here for a while."

As she spoke, Tachibana Kenkawa was led by the Anbu to the outside of a conference room next to the Mizukage's office.

Just as Tachibana Kanakawa sat down on the bench outside the meeting room, she heard an angry roar coming from inside.

"Impossible! Uzushima Island belongs to the Uzumaki clan! And the sole heir of the Uzumaki clan is now a Konoha ninja!"

Jianchuan Judu hadn't even settled in when the sound startled him.

"Is the soundproofing in the meeting room really that bad?"

I subconsciously looked towards the conference room door, only to find that the door was still ajar, which explained why the sounds could be heard coming from inside.

"Is this about peace talks? The village wants ownership of Whirlpool Island?"

Just as Jianchuan Ju was thinking this, a familiar voice came from inside the door.

"Since he's a Konoha ninja, how can he be considered an heir to the Uzumaki clan?"

The speaker was Elder Yuanshi, but compared to the excited emotions of the Konoha envoy, Elder Yuanshi was clearly much calmer.

"Furthermore, it seems that there is no rule in the ninja world that allows members of a clan whose country has been destroyed to inherit land."

At this moment, a slightly younger voice spoke up in rebuttal.

"There is no such rule in the ninja world, but as an ally of the Uzumaki clan who have been on good terms for generations, Konoha Village also has an obligation to protect the territory of the Uzumaki clan."

Upon hearing the reason given by the young envoy from Konoha, the Third Mizukage let out a disdainful sneer.

"Ha, allies? Konoha didn't offer any help when the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed."

That's because...

The young man wanted to speak again, but suddenly stopped.

Jianchuan Ju couldn't see what was happening inside, nor did he know if his words had been stopped by his own people.

Immediately afterwards, the old man who had roared first spoke in a firm tone.

"Regardless of who Uzushima belonged to before, Konoha will not recognize Kirigakure's ownership of Uzushima. Even if they maintain a long-term military presence, Konoha will definitely strike!"

The Third Mizukage replied with a hint of mockery.

"Heh, Konoha will retaliate? You seem to have forgotten Konoha's current predicament, haven't you? Does Konoha think that Kirigakure is no longer capable of joining the battle?"

"Then let's give it a try!" After the old man from Konoha finished speaking, there was a loud 'smack', which was probably the sound of him slamming his fist on the table in anger.

Hearing these conversations, Jianchuan Ju began to wonder about the identity of the old man speaking.

"Besides Danzo, is there anyone else in Konoha this tough?"

(End of this chapter)