Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 286 Let them go back to Konoha!

For Jianchuan Ju, who had read the original work, it was obvious that Elder Yuanshi's guess was incorrect.

Although both Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha were from Konoha, they weren't actually working for Konoha. In fact, it could be said that they both caused a lot of harm to the people of Konoha.

However, putting Wood Release, Sharingan, and Madara together does make it hard not to suspect that it's related to Konoha Village.

After thinking for a moment, Jianchuan Ju decided to directly refute Elder Yuanshi's guess.

"It shouldn't be Konoha's doing. If they had that kind of ability, they wouldn't need to fight us or even negotiate."

After thinking for a moment, Elder Yuan nodded in agreement with Jianchuan Ju's statement.

If Konoha could truly control the Kage of a village silently, especially a Kage like the Third Mizukage who had long held sway in Kirigakure and whose word was law, then there would be no need for the Fourth Shinobi World War. Konoha could simply manipulate things in the shadows and make the other four great shinobi villages submit to them.

However, thinking about it this way, Elder Yuan became even more worried about the strength and purpose of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Qing, however, still seemed somewhat unwilling to accept it.

"Even if it wasn't Konoha that did it, we can still use this as an opportunity to attack Konoha, since both the Sharingan and Wood Release are inextricably linked to Konoha."

This time, Elder Yuanshi spoke directly, without needing Jianchuan Ju to refute.

"It's useless. We have no evidence whatsoever, and we were already prepared to fight Konoha again anyway. This kind of attack won't change anything. However..."

Elder Yuan paused briefly before continuing.

"However, we can directly announce the cause of the Third Hokage's death and pin the blame on Konoha Village. This should greatly boost the morale of the village's ninjas."

"They might even make Tachibana the overall commander of this attack to build up his qualifications for taking over as the fourth generation."

After speaking, Elder Yuan looked at Jianchuan Ju, as if he had already placed Jianchuan Ju in the position of leader and was waiting for him to make the final decision.

However, Jianchuan Ju rejected Elder Yuanshi's suggestion without the slightest hesitation.

"There's no need. Let's proceed according to the plan left by the Third Master. Otherwise, the Third Master's absence, especially since his death was due to being controlled by the enemy, makes it hard to say whether it will have a positive effect on boosting morale."

"However, we can define Yagura's rebellion as being instigated by the Konoha ninjas, which might be somewhat effective."

Elder Yuanshi knew that Tachibana Kanakawa wanted to protect the reputation of the Third Mizukage, so he didn't dwell on the matter any further.

However, Tachibana Kenkawa's wish was not simply to keep the fact that the Third Mizukage was being controlled from being exposed.

There is another reason.

During the Second Shinobi World War, Kirigakure was severely weakened. The Third Mizukage, who was appointed to the position after the First Shinobi World War, focused on development and did not participate in the war to prove himself.

The Third Mizukage had always held a grudge about this matter, and this third battle was a battle to vindicate him.

So even though the Third Mizukage was dead, Tachibana Kenkawa still wanted Kirigakure to achieve final victory in this ninja war under the leadership of this old man.

Even if it's just in name only!

Therefore, Tachibana Kenkawa supported both concealing the death of the Third Mizukage and waiting until after the Third Shinobi World War to succeed him.

Elder Yuan saw the determination in Jianchuan Ju's eyes and knew he would not choose to oppose it.

"Then the only thing left is to make Ao a Jinchūriki."

After saying that, Elder Yuan looked at Qing, then turned back to look at the huge pottery jar in the secret chamber.

Tachibana Kanagawa had no objection to this matter. In any case, he really didn't want to have a monitoring device installed inside his body. Even if the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts could solve his biggest weakness, he had never considered it.

"The sealing should be done as soon as possible. After Ao-sensei becomes a Jinchuriki, he still needs some time to familiarize himself with the use of the Tailed Beast's power. If it drags on for too long, I'm afraid the situation in the ninja world will change again."

Elder Yuan Shi nodded in agreement.

Although Qing felt somewhat embarrassed and uneasy, she did not offer any other opinions.

"How about tomorrow then? I'll arrange for the sealing team to do this."

"Can."

After everything was settled, the group didn't have much time to rest. Even Elder Yuan, who had just been released from his seal, prepared to go to the Water Shadow Building to work.

Next, we need to prepare for battle with all our might. Although this time we are not going to invade Konoha Village itself, we must still inflict heavy losses on Konoha. There is still a lot to prepare.

However, just as the three of them stepped out of Elder Yuanshi's residence, Quanbingwei, who had been waiting outside, suddenly came with a member of the secret service to report.

"Elder Yuanshi, the Konoha delegation has arrived and requests an audience with the Third Mizukage."

Upon hearing this, all three of them, including Jianchuan Ju, paused in their tracks.

Elder Yuan, who already knew everything that had happened, burst into laughter in anger upon hearing this.

"Heh, what do these Konoha bastards take Kirigakure for? Do they think they can just keep negotiating whenever they want?"

Quan Bingwei could see Elder Yuan's anger, but fearing that he might not be aware of the situation, he could only awkwardly continue speaking.

"Konoha said that the war was at a stalemate recently, and they couldn't spare any manpower to come and negotiate. Now they want to see the Third Hokage."

Jianchuan Ju glanced at Quanbingwei with some surprise, not understanding why the other party dared to talk nonsense in front of Elder Yuanshi. This guy was one of the few people in the village who knew about the death of the Third Mizukage.

"This person isn't very bright; he shouldn't be reused."

Elder Yuan was so angry that he slammed his cane into the ground, causing several bluestone bricks to shatter.

Then he roared.

"Tell them to get back to Konoha!"

It's important to know that Elder Yuan Shi at this time was not yet as old as he was in the original story, so frail that he needed help walking. His roar was also full of vigor, which startled Quan Bingwei and the dark guard, causing them to involuntarily take two steps back.

However, Tachibana Kenkawa carefully stepped forward to comfort the old man who had just lost his friend before turning to the ANBU member and asking.

"Is Mitokado Homura still leading the Konoha envoys this time?"

The member of the secret service first glanced at Elder Yuan, who remained silent, and then answered honestly.

"No, the leader of the Konoha envoys this time is the Dark Ninja, Shimura Danzo."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju also revealed a sinister sneer on his face.

"It seems Konoha really doesn't intend to negotiate properly this time!"

Looking at Elder Yuan Shi, who was still furious beside him, Jian Chuanju spoke slowly.

"Elder Yuan, why don't we take a look and see what tricks Konoha is up to?"

"Okay! Let's go take a look!"

It's unbelievable! I had already written my leave request and even set a timer to send it.

As a result, by 23:50 PM, I had actually finished writing two chapters.

Since I've already written it, I might as well post it.

But then again, could I save this leave for later?

(Well, because I can't guarantee that I can perform exceptionally well every day.)

P.S.: However, I haven't had time to proofread these two chapters yet, so there might be more typos or awkward sentences. I'll fix them later.

(End of this chapter)