Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 275 I am the Fourth Generation!

Within the Land of Water.

Jianchuan Ju and his group were rushing towards the direction of Kirigakure Village.

Unsure of the specific situation within the village, the group could only quicken their pace.

At the same time, Qing has been using special means to contact Elder Yuan.

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"Teacher Qing, has Elder Yuan still not given a reply?"

"I can't help but ask, my face full of worry," Jianchuan Ju asked.

The blue-faced man, who was running forward at high speed, also looked rather unwell.

There has been no news from Elder Yuanshi, so he has likely been captured or killed. Otherwise, even if he were under control, he would have sent out false information to mislead us.

"Prepare for the worst."

That was the only conclusion Qing could draw.

Upon hearing the conversation, Yukikaze quickly moved closer.

"Lord Jianchuan, should I contact the Snow Clan to confirm the situation in the village?"

The Yuki clan, being a large ninja clan, certainly has its own special communication channels. As the head of the Yuki clan, it wouldn't be difficult for Yukikaze to contact the clan without going through the village's communication team.

Just as Jianchuan Ju was about to suggest that Yukikaze give it a try.

A voice came from the side of the group who were on their way.

"I don't think that's necessary!"

"Watch out!" Qing was the first to react and called out a warning.

Jianchuan Ju and the others immediately stopped in their tracks.

"Swish swish swish swish~"

More than ten figures appeared instantly from the side, blocking the way for Jianchuan Ju and his group.

Leading them were the Third Mizukage and Yagura Karatachi.

As soon as the Third Mizukage appeared, he coldly rebuked the crowd.

"Kanaru Tachibana stole village secrets and attempted to assassinate the Mizukage, and has now defected! Are you all following him because you also want to become rogue ninja?!"

As the Third Mizukage finished speaking, the ANBU who had come with him drew their standard-issue longswords with a clang, assuming a threatening stance.

On Jianchuan Ju's side, apart from a few people who hesitated, the rest of them all drew their weapons and confronted him.

However, this action did not cause the Third Mizukage's expression to change in the slightest.

He turned to look at Qing, who had also taken out a kunai and assumed a defensive posture, and slowly spoke.

"Qing, as the frontline commander, by leading your troops away from your post without authorization at this time, are you already prepared to become a rogue ninja?"

However, his response was a blue hand forming the "Yin" seal, with veins bulging around his right eye.

"Teacher Qing?"

Ignoring the Third Mizukage's questioning, Tachibana Kanagawa asked directly.

Qing naturally understood what Jianchuan Ju was asking and answered quickly.

"Only one person, the Third Generation Master!"

Upon hearing this, all the Jonin brought by Tachibana Kenkawa looked solemnly at Yagura Karatachi, who was standing behind the Third Mizukage.

Everyone understood what Ao meant: only the Third Mizukage was controlled by the illusion.

Therefore, Yagura's role in this incident is self-evident.

"traitor!"

Many people cursed inwardly.

Ao then spoke directly, shouting at the dozen or so Anbu members following behind the Third Mizukage and Yagura Karatachi.

"The Third Hokage is currently under the enemy's illusionary control! Are you still going to aid and abet this evil?!"

However, the ANBU on the other side remained unmoved by Qing's words, still gripping their cold weapons tightly and pointing them firmly at the crowd.

"It's no use, Teacher Qing."

Jianchuan Ju patted Qing's arm calmly.

"Those who are brought here to fight against us, even if they don't know the whole truth, would not turn against us at this time."

"Right? Senior Gojiju?"

Jianchuan Ju has a clearer understanding of the current situation than her own teacher.

The Third Mizukage and Yagura Karatachi are currently on the side of righteousness. If they really wanted to come and annihilate Tachibana and his group in a large-scale operation, then it wouldn't just be these dozen or so Anbu members, but hundreds or even thousands of village ninjas.

Since the other party is now blocking their way in this place far from Kirigakure, and with such a small number of people, it's obvious that they don't want to make a big fuss and are preparing to resolve the matter quietly.

Therefore, the people brought here must be die-hard loyalists of Yagura, and they cannot be persuaded by Ao in a few words.

Since appearing, Yagura Karatachi, who had remained silent standing behind the Third Mizukage, drew his iron hook from his back and looked at the boy he had once admired with a complex expression.

"Ju, you shouldn't have come back."

Upon hearing this, Tachibana Kanagawa smiled brightly as always and tilted her head to ask in return.

"So? Senior Karatachi thinks I should bear the stigma of being a rogue ninja and leave alone like a pathetic stray dog?"

In response to Tachibana Kenkawa's question, Yagura Karatachi did not answer but chose to remain silent.

Ao, who also had some connection with Yagura, saw him step forward and asked in a somewhat hoarse voice.

Why?

Unexpectedly, these words seemed to have touched a nerve in Yagura Karatachi.

With veins bulging on his arm, Yagura, who was taller than a man, slammed his massive iron hook into the ground, sending up a spray of dirt and rocks as he roared.

"I should be the Mizukage!!!!"

This angry roar, filled with resentment, seemed to be an outpouring of the emotions that Yagura had been holding back for a long time.

After catching his breath, he looked at Jianchuan Ju and Qing with a ferocious expression.

"The Third Hokage's Blood Mist policy was wrong! I am the true hero of this war! It was under my command that the village defeated Konoha! Only I could reform Kirigakure! I did it for Kirigakure! I should be the Fourth Hokage!!"

Yagura's words seemed not to be meant for anyone else, yet the volume grew louder and louder until they gradually turned into a distorted scream.

"And you!"

Yagura raised the iron hook in his hand, pointing it directly at Ao.

Qing, who was being pointed at, was a little confused. She thought it was because she was standing too close to Jianchuan Ju, and subconsciously took two steps to the side.

But the huge iron hook remained firmly pointed at him.

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However, what Yagura said next left everyone speechless.

"Just because you have a genius disciple! That old bastard Third Hokage actually wants you to be the Fourth Mizukage! On what grounds?!"

Even the group that had come with Jianchuan Ju couldn't help but turn their gazes toward Qing, who was standing there in a daze.

Qing herself was clearly at a loss for words upon hearing the news, and she pointed blankly at herself.

"Me? The Fourth Hokage?"

But then, Qing spoke up somewhat hesitantly.

"But the village's leadership has always been based on strength, hasn't it?"

This time, Yagura didn't need to speak again. The Third Mizukage, who had been expressionless, revealed a strange smile on his face.

"There are ways to improve one's strength, of course."

"So, Ao, do you want to be the Mizukage?"