Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 437 If Only

The figure that appeared next to Kanako Uzumaki at this moment was naturally Tachibana Kanagawa.

After releasing the "Great Waterfall Technique" at sea, Tachibana Kenkawa remained flying in the sky, watching the whole thing unfold.

It's not that he was still uneasy about the second exam even with Kono as the chief examiner.

As the Mizukage, he even came personally to proctor the exam.

I was just bored and wanted to watch these weaklings fight amongst themselves.

He also took the opportunity to check on the cultivation progress of his disciples.

With the super long-distance vision brought by Tachibana Kenkawa's "sharp eyesight" characteristic, he can look down on any part of the island while floating above it.

Several groups of candidates that he was particularly interested in were all under his watchful eye.

Of course, he was most concerned about his own three disciples.

Even when the three little guys were fighting just now, Jianchuan Ju's flight altitude was already close to within range where she could intervene at any time.

If these little radishes were in any danger, he would definitely save them immediately.

That's why they don't care about exam rules or regulations.

Of course, it was precisely because he was concerned about the situation of his own disciples that he noticed that among the candidates for the Grass Ninja Exam, there was an old acquaintance of his.

You should know that when I looked through the list of candidates before, there was absolutely no mention of the word "vortex".

"I guess this is just a little scheme by the Grass Ninja Village?"

Kenkawa Tachibana thought to himself.

Looking at Kanako Uzumaki, whose injuries had healed rapidly after biting him.

Even though she knew it would turn out this way, Jianchuan Ju's lips still twitched involuntarily.

Is this some kind of new perpetual motion machine concept?

Not to mention the doubts that Tachibana Kanagawa had about the Uzumaki clan's unscientific treatment methods.

After recovering from her injuries, Kanako Uzumaki lay motionless with a blank look in her eyes.

Survival is just a bodily instinct, but after actually surviving, she seemed to have returned to that state of utter despair she had before.

Actually, when she awakened "Kagura's Mind's Eye", she led her two Grass Ninja teammates to a place where others were lying in ambush.

Kanako Uzumaki never considered whether she could survive.

Seeing her like this, Jianchuan Ju sighed inwardly and spoke again.

"Come with me, I'll take you back to Kirigakure."

Actually, this wasn't the first time that Tachibana Kenkawa had given her this suggestion.

Several years ago, when he was just an ordinary Jonin, Tachibana Kenkawa traveled to the Land of Grass during the Third Shinobi World War.

At that time, Tachibana Kenkawa had just brought Kabuto back to their original frontline base, which was Uzushima Island.

It was precisely because he had found Kabuto, a future genius, that he thought of Karin from Kusagakure and her mother, Kanako Uzumaki.

Initially, Tachibana Kanakawa intended to find the Uzumaki clan that had been living abroad and "depict" them.

To acquire the constitution of the Vortex Clan.

However, after finally finding Uzumaki Kanako, Tachibana Kenkawa ultimately couldn't bring herself to bully such a pitiful person who had lost her home and suffered so much bullying in Kusagakure.

So he changed his mind and decided to bring Kanako Uzumaki back to Kirigakure as well.

This not only saved the other party from dire straits, but also added a very excellent Uzumaki bloodline to Kirigakure.

However, after learning about Tachibana Kanagawa's true identity...

Kanako Uzumaki would rather stay in Kusagakure and continue being exploited as a "blood bag" than leave.

Perhaps because she herself was one of the victims of that war that destroyed the country, she never thought of accepting help from Kirigakure, the culprit who directly participated in the annihilation of the Land of Whirlpools.

At that time, Tachibana Kanagawa was just a Jonin squad leader.

He had absolutely no intention of becoming the Mizukage or devoting himself to the future development of the village.

So after being rejected, he stopped paying attention to it.

They left the other party to remain in Kusagakure and bear all of this alone.

But now we've met again.

Jianchuan Ju's identity is now different, and she has also received some help from the Vortex Clan in the Dragon Vein World.

So he extended another invitation to the descendant of the Whirlpool Clan before him.

However, Kanako Uzumaki did not react too strongly after hearing Tachibana Kanagawa's words.

He could only support himself on his arms as he tried to sit up.

In the end, she could only lie down again, staring at the dense teeth marks on her body.

Tachibana Kanakawa's gaze also fell on the teeth marks on the other person's body.

And his bloodless skin and somewhat dry, dull hair.

It's hard to imagine what kind of devastation the Uzumaki clan, known for its immense vitality and chakra reserves, suffered to fall to this state.

Perhaps in her heart, even if she went to Kirigakure, it would be no different from being in Kusagakure?

Thinking of this, Jianchuan Ju was still prepared to say a few words of explanation.

"If you come back to Kirigakure with me, there will be no restrictions on you. In fact, if you don't want to continue being a ninja, you can choose to take a sum of money and live the life of an ordinary person."

"As long as you stay in Kirigakure and live a good life, and pass on this bloodline, I have no other requirements for you."

For Tachibana Kanagawa, Kusagakure's exploitative approach to the Uzumaki clan was a complete waste of their resources.

Kirigakure has no shortage of medical ninjas, nor does it need the insignificant combat power of Uzumaki Kanako.

As long as the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan is integrated into Kirigakure, it is acceptable even if the clan is not re-established.

Or rather, even Tachibana Kanakawa herself might not be able to explain it clearly.

Was my decision to help and take in this woman more out of pity?

Just as Tachibana Kenkawa was about to briefly mention Nagato's existence...

It wasn't just that one sentence that touched Kanako Uzumaki; she actually rallied her spirits, forced herself to sit up straight again, and looked at Tachibana Kanagawa.

"I have a daughter in Kusagakure, please save her!"

Although it was only this one sentence, the hope in her eyes and her trembling, hesitant lips seemed to contain endless pleading.

Jianchuan Ju looked at the woman in front of him who clearly had the will to die, but because of her daughter, she reached out and grabbed the corner of her 'former enemy' again.

He couldn't help but sigh silently in his heart.

"Of course, I will send someone to bring your daughter back, and I will handle things in Kusagakure."

After hearing Tachibana Kenkawa's affirmative answer, Kanako Uzumaki finally felt relieved.

She knew Jianchuan Ju's current identity and there was no need for her to deceive her at this time.

Then she murmured softly, as if she wanted to tell Jianchuan Ju, or perhaps to put her mind at ease.

"Her name is Karin, and she has beautiful red hair. She didn't inherit the Uzumaki clan's surname, nor does she know her own origins. She's still young, and everything can start anew. She deserves a brighter future."

Kanako's voice grew softer and softer, and her hand loosened its grip on Tachibana's clothes, hanging limply at her sides.

In the end, even Jianchuan Ju, who was so close to her, could no longer hear the words she was saying.

Until finally, it gradually lost its sound.

This woman, even now, still possesses a vitality several times stronger than that of an ordinary person.

And so, they quietly walked towards death.

Jianchuan Ju stood there, watching the woman slowly close her eyes.

They did not choose to use medical ninjutsu to treat him.

Because he knew that Kanako Uzumaki's death was not only caused by physical pain, but more so by her own mental choices.

"well"

(End of this chapter)