Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 260 Can you get angry?

After leaving Qing's tent, Jianchuan Ju ran back to Kongbu's camp.

Sure enough, Chunyu was already waiting here.

With time of the essence, Tachibana Kenkawa decided not to see anyone and quietly left the front-line camp with Haruyu, setting off back towards Kirigakure.

After traveling day and night, the two finally arrived at Kirigakure Village.

Upon entering the gates of Kirigakure, Tachibana immediately sensed a strange atmosphere in the village.

It's not that there's anything wrong with the village, but the villagers seem to be a little too good, even a little too good.

Everyone greets each other with a smile, and is warm and friendly.

Even when a civilian accidentally bumped into a ninja while pushing a cart, the two kept apologizing to each other, saying it was okay.

In the past, this situation would likely have resulted in the civilian being killed instantly, and then kicked a couple of times by the enraged ninja.

Even though this ninja was one of the few good-tempered people in Kirigakure, the civilians who bumped into him showed no fear whatsoever.

After witnessing this scene, Tachibana Kanakawa no longer felt strange; she even felt a chill run down her spine.

Several months ago, not long after returning from the front lines, Jianchuan Ju vaguely sensed that everyone in the village had become more harmonious, even more Zen-like.

Regardless of how the village publicizes the atrocities committed by the Cloud Village, and repeatedly mentions the damage caused to the village by the Cloud Village's attack.

Nobody seemed to care much, as if the attack happened a long time ago.

However, since the battle in Kirigakure was likely to end soon, Tachibana Kenkawa didn't pay much attention. He simply assumed that the pressure of the previous war was too great, and it was normal for everyone to relax after the peace was finally restored.

But what I'm seeing now...

Is this still the Land of Blood Mist?

This can no longer be explained by a change of mindset or a desire for peace.

However, when Tachibana Kenkawa had this idea and began to question it.

The negative emotions in my mind, such as doubt and horror, were instantly drained away.

On the contrary, they felt that "this seems to be a good thing. Isn't it the beginning of a good life when everyone gets along harmoniously?"

The moment the thought popped into her head, Jianchuan Ju was immediately jolted awake.

With one hand held in front of the chest, a hand seal is formed to release a secret technique.

"Secret Technique * Mysterious Protection!"

The secret technique was successfully released, and a layer of invisible spiritual energy fluctuation instantly enveloped Jianchuan Ju's entire body like flowing water, completely covering him.

I've rarely used the "Mysterious Guardian" move since I acquired it, as it's only effective against mental attacks and requires pre-emptive use. It's rarely useful in most situations.

However, at this moment, it has become Tachibana Kanakawa's strongest support.

A sudden clarity swept through her mind, and as soon as Jianchuan Ju came to her senses, every hair on her body seemed to stand on end.

"What just happened?!?"

Only now did Tachibana Kenkawa clearly realize the strangeness of the village's current situation.

Tachibana Kanagawa was completely in a state of 'peace and tranquility,' and such an unusual scene quickly dispelled any doubts she might have had.

This kind of behavior that silently affects a person's mind is even more terrifying than killing them outright.

It seems that all negative emotions such as fear, anger, and suspicion have been wiped away by an invisible force.

Looking at the smiling, elegant crowd before her, Jianchuan Ju felt a chill run through her body.

Just as Tachibana was about to turn around and talk to Haruyu about this, she saw a mixture of calm and peaceful emotions, fear and doubt, on Haruyu's face, until finally it turned into the same eerie smile as the other villagers.

"Captain Spring Rain!"

Jianchuan Ju immediately shouted out.

However, Chunyu slowly turned her head to look at Jianchuan Ju and said in a gentle tone.

"What's wrong, Orange? You don't seem to be feeling well. Are you feeling unwell?"

This scene shocked Tachibana Kanakawa, who immediately took a half-step back.

"Holy crap! The Ninja War has turned into a bizarre event?!?!?!?!"

Jianchuan Ju ignored Gu Zhen's wings and flew into the air, with Chunyu's soft reminder coming from behind.

"Be careful, fly slowly, it's dangerous!"

"Get out!"

Ignoring the equally strange spring rain below, Tachibana Kenkawa flew into the sky and used her "sharp gaze" to look down over the entire Hidden Mist Village. The entire village was visibly peaceful and serene, and everyone was polite.

"What the hell is going on?! We didn't need Infinite Tsukuyomi to directly arrive at a utopian society?!"

At this moment, Tachibana Kanagawa disregarded all rules and swooped down to the Water Shadow Building to investigate the situation.

When Jianchuan Tachibana arrived at the Water Shadow Building, the situation became a little more normal. Although it was relatively quiet, the ANBU members on duty still stopped Jianchuan Tachibana in a stern tone.

Hearing the other party's somewhat stern tone, Tachibana Kanagawa felt much more at ease.

"What exactly happened in the village?"

Regardless of whether she knew this ANBU member or not, since the other party seemed normal, Tachibana couldn't wait to ask him directly.

However, the response was "no comment," only stating that the Third Mizukage was not currently at the Mizukage Building and that Elder Yuanshi was handling the work on his behalf.

Since the person in charge was still there, Tachibana Kenkawa simply abandoned the ANBU member and rushed straight into the Mizukage's office.

Upon opening the door and seeing Elder Yuan's kind smile, Jianchuan Ju was so startled that she almost slammed the door shut again.

"No, Elder Yuan used to laugh like that."

With that thought in mind, Tachibana Kenji cautiously stepped into the office again.

"You're back, Orange Boy? Didn't Chunyu come with you?"

After asking the question, Elder Yuan saw the anxious look on Jianchuan Ju's face and then smiled.

"You've got some skills, kid."

Seeing Elder Yuan's conversation and expression, it was clear that he understood the reason for the strange situation in the village. However, still somewhat uncertain, Jianchuan Ju cautiously peeked out and asked.

"Elder Yuan, can you please lose your temper now?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Yuanshi immediately grabbed a small box from the table and threw it at Jianchuan Ju, then laughed and cursed.

"You little brat, want me to punch you a couple more times?"

Jianchuan Ju nimbly caught the object thrown by the other party, and only then did she feel a little relieved.

As he reached out to put the box back, he asked.

"Elder, what exactly is wrong with the village? Something seems a bit off."

Jianchuan Ju mumbled a couple of sentences, but couldn't come up with a suitable adjective.

"It's a bit too harmonious."

Elder Yuan Shi spoke up to fill in the second half of Jian Chuan Ju's sentence.

"Yes!"

Elder Yuan Shi didn't notice Jian Chuanju's startled reaction. He pushed the box in front of him, indicating that Jian Chuanju didn't need to put it down.

"This is for you, open it and take a look."

Jianchuan Ju was a little puzzled, but she still opened the box in her hand as instructed.

Inside was a strangely shaped bracelet.

Guess what happened to Kirigakure?

By the way, what are the four ice-type skills the protagonist has drawn in the past three months? (Hint: There's a gold one. This gold one is probably hard to guess, as it's quite different from the original version. If you guess correctly, that's fine.)

I won't guess the characteristics depicted on the arm; they're too simple.

I'll add more chapters this weekend if my guesses are pretty accurate!

(End of this chapter)