Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 326 Top Priority

After listening to Elder Yuanshi's analysis and suggestions, Jianchuan Ju felt that sharing the information with the other party was indeed a wise choice.

This just proves the saying, "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure."

Elder Yuan's thinking was far more comprehensive than that of Jianchuan Ju.

However, seeing Jianchuan Ju with his brows furrowed and his expression serious as he fell into deep thought, Elder Yuan Shi relaxed and revealed a gentle smile.

"Don't think about these things now. You have something more important to do."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju looked up at Elder Yuanshi with some confusion in her eyes, wondering what he meant.

Elder Yuan patted Jianchuan Ju on the shoulder with amusement before speaking.

"My Fourth Hokage, your most important task right now is to officially succeed as Mizukage!"

At first, Jianchuan Ju was somewhat taken aback, then smiled helplessly.

"Okay, this is indeed a top priority."

Although there is a lot to do, it would be somewhat illegitimate not to become the Mizukage.

Next, Jianchuan Ju and Elder Yuanshi stayed in the capital of the Land of Water for another two days.

One concern was that Obito Uchiha might launch a surprise attack, or that someone else might take advantage of the situation to do something wicked.

Secondly, the reason why Jianchuan Ju and others came to Daimyo Prefecture was that they had many things to finalize with the Daimyo.

This is also a good opportunity to support the Finance Minister.

Judging from the results, the effect of their actions was quite obvious.

In the past few days, although the Minister of Finance has not officially become the acting daimyo, he has actually taken over most of the work previously done by the daimyo.

The meetings with Kirigakure, represented by Kenkawa Tachibana and Kenkawa Tachibana, were all handled by Minister Mashiro.

During this period, several branches of the former daimyo's lineage attempted to secretly cooperate with Tachibana Kenkawa's side.

However, after learning that the two Jonin were sent by Kirigakure to serve as bodyguards for the Minister of Finance free of charge, he gave up his little scheme.

After all, the previous daimyo's fate was a stark reminder of what had happened.

Compared to the slim chance of becoming a high-ranking official, his own life was more important.

It's likely that it won't be long before Minister Mashiro successfully takes over as acting daimyo, or even officially becomes daimyo.

This matter is settled.

With peace of mind, Tachibana Kanagawa and Elder Yuanshi set off to return to Kirigakure.

Five days later.

Jianchuan Ju originally thought that what Elder Yuanshi was talking about was the most important thing at the moment, which was the succession ceremony of the Water Shadow.

Then this matter must be imminent.

Who would have thought that the preparations for taking office as a seemingly ordinary "village chief" would be so complicated?

It's understandable that important matters like setting up the venue, hosting the guests, and informing the other forces in the ninja world require preparation time.

I only realized this after I truly understood Jianchuan Ju.

Even the Mizukage's exclusive divine robe and hat need to be handmade by a specialist in advance, and no carelessness is allowed.

This has also led to the fact that, although the news that Tachibana Kenkawa will succeed the Fourth Mizukage has now spread throughout the entire ninja world.

However, the actual inauguration ceremony will not officially begin until a month later.

Of course, in terms of actual work, Tachibana Kenkawa is already exercising her rights as the water shadow.

Inside the Mizukage's office at this moment.

"Fourth Hokage, you wanted to see me?"

Kisame Hoshigaki, wearing an ANBU mask, knelt on one knee in front of the desk, speaking respectfully.

"Um, don't be so polite, just call me Ju. Besides, I haven't officially taken over yet."

Seeing Kisame Hoshigaki's serious and methodical demeanor, Tachibana Kenkawa felt somewhat embarrassed.

You can address people you're not very close to however you like, but for close friends like Kisame Hoshigaki, you can call him "Fourth Hokage" or "Mizukage-sama" all the time.

Even now, Kenkawa Tachibana still can't get used to it.

Meanwhile, Chunyu, who had arrived earlier, was even more at a loss.

I wonder if I should also pay my respects to Jianchuan Ju.

Fortunately, it was a minor matter, and Jianchuan Ju simply laughed it off and moved on to the main topic.

"Kisame, I have a letter here that I need you to take a team of ANBU members and deliver to the leader of the Akatsuki organization in the Land of Rain."

"Senior Chunyu will accompany you on this mission. During the journey, you should try to fly as much as possible."

With that, Tachibana Kenkawa picked up two scrolls that had been prepared beforehand from the table and tossed them to Kisame Hoshigaki.

Kisame Hoshigaki took the scroll but did not examine it immediately. Instead, he carefully put it into his pocket.

Seeing this, Jianchuan Ju continued.

"One of these scrolls is a letter addressed to the leader of the Akatsuki organization, and the other is a summoning scroll for a ninja beast."

"This mission is quite dangerous. If the letter is delivered safely, this ninja beast scroll will be given to the leader of Akatsuki. If you encounter danger along the way, you can also use this ninja beast to send a request for help to the village."

Looking at Kisame Hoshigaki kneeling below, Tachibana Kenkawa thought for a moment and then added.

"Remember, your personal safety is the top priority in this mission. If there is any danger, I allow you to abandon the mission and retreat immediately."

Then he looked at Chunyu, who already knew about the mission, and said.

"Thank you for making this trip, Captain Chunyu."

Upon hearing this, Chunyu waved her hand repeatedly.

"Completing missions is the very meaning of a ninja's existence."

In the end, Tachibana Kenkawa simply nodded, stamped a mission scroll, and handed it to Kisame Hoshigaki and the other man.

"This contains detailed mission instructions and information on possible enemies. You can study it carefully later."

"Yes!" x2

"Alright, go arrange for people to prepare."

As Kisame Hoshigaki and Harusame left the office, a look of worry appeared on Tachibana Kanagawa's face.

Originally, Tachibana Kenkawa intended to personally handle the matter of contacting Yahiko and Nagato.

After all, Nagato's existence is directly related to the entire plan of Black Zetsu and Obito, the masterminds behind the scenes.

If this trip goes unnoticed by White Zetsu, all will be well. But if the information is leaked, then it's very likely that we'll have to face Obito Uchiha directly.

In the present Kirigakure, apart from himself, Tachibana Kenkawa does not believe that anyone has the strength to deal with Obito Uchiha.

However, Elder Yuan persuaded Jianchuan Ju to give up his idea.

According to Elder Yuanshi.

If even something as simple as delivering a message requires the village's Kage to personally handle it, then what is the point of the other ninjas in the village?

So Tachibana Kenkawa ultimately didn't dwell on the matter any further.

The matter was still delegated as a task.

Given Kisame Hoshigaki and Harusame's abilities, and their ability to travel entirely by air, it's clear that Tachibana Kenkawa placed the utmost importance on this mission.

"I hope it goes well. I wonder if that stubborn guy Yahiko can come to terms with it."

"If you can't figure it out."

"Then I'll have to step in and help them take down this so-called demigod!"

(End of this chapter)