Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 295 Missing!

Bright sunlight streamed down on the Water Shadow Building, and Kirigakure enjoyed a rare and pleasant day.

Even the green moss that had grown on the exterior walls of the Water Shadow Building due to its perpetual dampness and darkness seemed to have disappeared considerably.

The corner of the building that was previously cut off by Danzo Shimura's ninjutsu has long been repaired.

Ten days have passed since Ao became the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails.

These past few days, Qing has spent most of his time familiarizing himself with the power of the tailed beasts.

While assisting Elder Yuanshi with official duties, Tachibana Kanakawa would occasionally come to help Ao better master the power of the Tailed Beasts.

However, each time Tachibana Kenkawa arrives, although it always makes the tailed beast power more stable and easier to use, as Aoko said, the total amount that can be used is reduced by a large margin.

Furthermore, when Ao asked the Three-Tails for the reason, the Three-Tails also chose to refuse to answer the question.

Yes, in just ten days, Ao was already able to communicate normally with the Three-Tails in his mind.

Just as the Third Mizukage and Elder Genji had said, the Three-Tails is indeed a tailed beast with a rather gentle personality.

Although, according to Ao, the Three-Tails is currently somewhat indifferent to him, it has tacitly agreed to Ao using some of its power in the fight.

At the same time, everyone also learned why the Three-Tails suddenly went berserk that day.

The reason is somewhat ridiculous.

Since the Three-Tails was assigned to Kirigakure by Hashirama Senju, it has been left to fend for itself for most of the time.

Previously, Kirigakure did not have any suitable sealing methods.

The Three-Tails also has its own lake, where it usually lies at the bottom and lives peacefully with the ninjas of Kirigakure.

Even after Kirigakure participated in destroying the Land of Whirlpools, mastered some powerful sealing techniques, and painstakingly studied them for a long time, they began to officially promote the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki plan. The Three-Tails did not show any clear signs of wanting to resist.

However, later, because the Third Mizukage wanted either Tachibana or Ao to become Jinchūriki, he sealed the Three-Tails in the clay pot temporarily used to store Tailed Beasts. The Three-Tails, which was used to freedom, could not stand this dark and cramped environment.

The longer it stayed inside the pottery jar, the stronger its resentment became. As soon as it emerged, it would wreak havoc and vent its emotions.

However, now that it's actually sealed inside Ao's body, the Three-Tails has become well-behaved.

After all, if the seal isn't deliberately strengthened while the tailed beast is inside the jinchūriki, it can still see the outside world.

It doesn't even need to move around; it can see whatever it sees just by going there.

This was quite a novel experience for the Three-Tailed Fox, who was used to staying at the bottom of the lake.

However, Ao is still not a perfect Jinchūriki, and cannot work together with the Three-Tails.

Although they can fully transform into tailed beasts, it is quite difficult for them to control their tailed beast bodies.

The Three-Tails never actually told Ao its name.

Of course, even though Tachibana knew that the three-tailed creature was named Isobu, she didn't say anything and just told Ao directly.

Tailed beasts aren't like Zanpakuto; just knowing their names won't improve the relationship. What's important is the bond between the Jinchuriki and the Tailed Beast.

On the contrary, Qing now takes out the "transparent bell" given to him by Jianchuan Ju whenever he has nothing to do, shakes it, and then goes to his inner world to chat with Sanwei. The speed at which their relationship is improving is not slow.

Of course, apart from Qing himself, everyone else has been focusing on preparing for the upcoming big battle these days.

"Third Hokage, Elder Genji, another envoy from Konoha has come to request an audience."

An ANBU member jogged into the Mizukage's office to report.

"Disappeared!" x2

Elder Yuan and Jianchuan Ju, who was sitting to his left, replied in unison.

However, upon hearing this, the ANBU member instinctively looked towards the 'Third Mizukage' sitting in the main seat.

This could not possibly be the Third Mizukage coming back to life.

Instead, it was Kwon Hyeong-e disguised using a transformation technique.

This guy also knows that he's just a figurehead. He usually sits there silently, pretending to be dignified while working. He only shows up for an hour or two each day before obediently going back to being himself.

At this point, it was natural to follow the opinions of Elder Yuanshi and Jianchuan Ju.

He said something in a similarly insincere manner.

"Hmm, not seeing."

After the operative withdrew, Elder Yuan spoke to Jianchuan Ju.

"This is the third time Konoha has wanted to come and negotiate, isn't it?"

"That's right."

Jianchuan Ju nodded and continued.

"However, Konoha isn't stupid either. Even if we have Danzo Shimura in our hands, they will definitely reconsider the previous negotiations."

"And didn't we already receive intelligence that Konoha has reinforced its troops twice on the eastern border of the Land of Fire?"

Indeed, after Elder Genji relayed Danzo Shimura's actions to the Daimyo, the Daimyo readily complied and reported it to the entire ninja world.

Most ninja villages, including Kumogakure, which is at odds with Kirigakure, condemned Konoha's attempt to use the negotiation as an excuse to plot a terrorist attack against other villages.

Although it's not quite a case of everyone feeling insecure.

Even Sunagakure, which had already ceased hostilities, stated that if Konoha were to do something like this again, it would become an enemy of the entire ninja world.

Because of this incident, Konoha has started sending people again to try and continue the previous peace talks with Kirigakure.

However, after discussing the matter, Jianchuan Tachibana and Elder Yuanshi decided that the battle was still necessary and directly and sharply rejected Konoha's request for peace talks.

Of course, Konoha wasn't stupid either.

Although they sent people to explain their willingness to negotiate on several occasions, they also increased the troop deployment in the east to defend against Kirigakure.

This has made the remaining preparation time for Kirigakure increasingly tight.

"The group of ninjas led by Harusame should have arrived at the front lines by now, right?"

"Yes, Elder Yuan. Judging from the time, they should have just arrived. We expect news to arrive soon."

Although the probability of Konoha launching a surprise attack on Kirigakure first is not high, Kirigakure has still reinforced its troops.

Chunyu, who was in charge of the air force and was also the deputy commander at the front, was naturally the best candidate.

He had already led a large group of ninjas to the front lines a few days ago.

With the spring rain in place, the scattered air ninjas can better scout the movements of Konoha's defenses, giving Kirigakure ample time to react.

After thinking for a moment, Jianchuan Ju continued.

"Teacher Ao has almost mastered the power of the Tailed Beasts. I will travel with Teacher Ao and the follow-up troops."

Elder Yuan Shi did not object upon hearing this and nodded in agreement.

"We have given Konoha enough time to prepare; now we'll see who's truly capable on the battlefield."

After saying that, Elder Yuan looked at Jianchuan Ju with a gentle expression and said...

"However, you must prioritize your own safety in all actions. You are the true future of Kirigakure."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju felt a warmth in her heart, but still spoke with a resolute expression to comfort her.

"Don't worry, Elder! We will win!"

(End of this chapter)