Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 273 Cleansing the Emperor's Side

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju almost burst out laughing in anger.

"Is this how you play it?"

He also stole important technology and defected? He was apprehended with the assistance of those on the front lines?

If they were really going to defect, would they need to come to the front-line camp on Whirlpool Island? It's obvious that the mastermind is preventing them from hiding here.

"So, Teacher Qing, what's the situation at the front-line camp right now? And what's with that outfit of yours?"

The others also looked at Qing when they heard Jianchuan Ju's question.

Unexpectedly, when Qing saw Jianchuan Ju ask such a question, his expression suddenly became very strange, but he still began to speak.

"The village issued a direct search order, so the frontline camp naturally has to carry it out. Most of the sensory ninjas have already been dispatched to search the vicinity of Uzushima Island. I can't openly disobey the village's orders, so I had to come out alone to meet with you. However..."

Qing paused for a moment, then continued.

"However, after the village issued the notice of the rogue ninja and the order to hunt him down, most of the ninjas in the camp do not believe that you, Tachibana, have betrayed Kirigakure. Therefore, many people are still in a wait-and-see state and have not yet launched a full-scale search."

After hearing this, everyone looked at Qing, whose expression was extremely strange, and then at Jianchuan Ju, who was somewhat dumbfounded.

For a moment, I didn't know what expression to make.

Good guy!

The village, or rather, the Third Mizukage, directly issued a notice of defection, yet a large portion of the frontline ninja did not agree and chose to "wait and see"?!

"If I controlled the Third Mizukage, you'd be the first person I'd kill! You bastard!"

This thought, which didn't quite align with their own perspective, popped into everyone's mind simultaneously.

Feeling a little embarrassed by the strange looks from the others, Tachibana Kenkawa scratched his head.

In the end, they turned to Qing.

"Ahem, um, what's up?"

"So, Professor Qing, you're still serving as the frontline commander, right?"

Getting back to the main topic, Qing's expression became slightly more serious.

"Yes, this matter did not affect me. However, I was removed from my position as the vice commander of the Spring Rain Jonin, and Yukikaze, the head of the Snow Clan, took over."

However, after saying this, Qing, who had just regained some seriousness, reverted to her previous strange expression.

It wasn't until even Tachibana Kanagawa felt a little uncomfortable that Ao finally spoke softly.

"Chief Yukikaze also explicitly refused to acknowledge your defection and suggested that the frontline conduct an investigation before responding to the village."

This time, Tachibana Kenkawa was completely dumbfounded.

"Did a beating develop feelings for each other?"

Yukikaze, despite suffering such severe injuries, was able to fully recover and continue serving as the patriarch of the Yukikaze clan.

If Jianchuan Ju had heard about this before, it might have shocked him quite a bit.

But now that the other party has decided to "strongly support" him, it doesn't seem so surprising anymore.

However, upon closer examination, Yukikaze has never been a mindless brute.

After Jianchuan Ju and Qing's strength and status improved, they had already given up the idea of ​​being enemies with them.

If Tachibana Kenkawa hadn't later developed his own Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, he probably wouldn't have thought of hiring someone to assassinate him.

In the current situation, what is called "strong support" is actually more of a choice to "delay." For the vast Snow Clan, delaying the execution of such an order by a few days is not a big deal, and they may not even be punished afterward.

However, if the village really made a mistake, or if there are some other hidden reasons, and Tachibana is eventually "exonerated," then he will gain the friendship of a powerful Jonin, which will at least ease the previous conflict between the two sides.

Having figured out the whole story, Tachibana Kenkawa stopped dwelling on it.

Instead, he told Qing everything that had happened in the past few days, including what he had seen and what he had guessed after returning to the village.

Because Tachibana Kanagawa hadn't expected to be labeled a rogue ninja by the village, many things weren't explained in detail to Ao in the information sent back by Ranzai.

After listening to the specific information, Qing pondered for a moment, then looked at Jianchuan Ju with a resolute gaze.

"Ju, what are you going to do?"

Jianchuan Ju didn't hide anything and directly expressed her thoughts.

"Teacher Qing, I hope you can gather the trustworthy Jonin from the front lines and return to the village with me."

"Only your Byakugan can confirm whether the Third Hokage was truly being controlled by genjutsu."

Tachibana Kanagawa was about 80% certain whether the Third Mizukage had been controlled by genjutsu.

However, this still requires confirmation from someone of sufficient status; otherwise, if someone were to attack without proper justification, it would truly constitute a mutiny.

At that time, we may have to face the entire Hidden Mist Village. Whether we win or lose, it will inevitably cause a lot of casualties.

And Qing, the frontline commander with the white eyes, is just right.

Furthermore, Tachibana Kenkawa needs Ao's Byakugan to determine whether Yagura is an enemy or a friend!

"it is good."

Just one simple word.

Without hesitation, Ao agreed to Kanagawa Tachibana's request.

Qing knows her student very well and never speaks without a purpose.

Even if the frontline commander-in-chief left his post and went directly back to the village without permission, it would still be considered an act of betrayal. Qing still stood on Jianchuan Ju's side without hesitation.

"Also, Elder Yuanshi seems to be out of control. Teacher Qing, do you have a way to contact him directly?"

"I want to ask Elder Yuanshi to create an opportunity for us to meet the Third Mizukage alone."

Qing nodded again.

"no problem."

Upon hearing this answer, Tachibana Kanagawa breathed a sigh of relief.

If it works out, at least I won't have to resort to force to invade.

Qing thought for a moment and then asked again.

"Should we send some ordinary ninjas back with us? If things are exposed, at least we'll still have a chance to fight."

Having not witnessed the battle with Kumogakure two days prior, Ao was still somewhat uneasy about Tachibana Kanagawa's strength.

Moreover, we might be facing the two strongest people in the village, as well as a possible mastermind behind it all, so it's advisable to bring more people.

After hesitating for a moment, Jianchuan Ju still chose to refuse.

"No need. The fewer people who know about this, the better. Now is a crucial moment for peace talks with Konoha. If the front-line camps are undefended, it's inevitable that some clues will be noticed."

"Furthermore, the main fighting force on the front lines right now, the Air Force, is not suited to operate within the village. Instead, it would be more appropriate for them to remain on the front lines to continue their daily patrols and put pressure on Konoha."

Furthermore, there were some hurtful things that Tachibana Kenkawa didn't say aloud. When facing Kage-level experts, especially ninjutsu-type Kage like the Third Mizukage and Yagura Karatachi, ordinary ninjas might just be a burden.

Even among these Jonin, apart from Ao, who has the Byakugan to see through genjutsu, the others, including Tachibana, were only brought along as a precaution.

If it's not just about dealing with the Third Mizukage and Yagura Karatachi, he can also help him hold off the enemy.

After listening to Tachibana Kanagawa's suggestion, Ao didn't object, but spoke up directly.

"Okay! Let's get started!"

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(End of this chapter)