Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 450 Verbal Battle

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the day of the third match of the Joint Chunin Exams.

During this period, due to the arrival of many high-ranking officials and nobles from various countries, the Mizukage, Tachibana Kanagawa, had to more or less have to show up and receive them.

In addition, I also have some daily work to handle, so I have less and less time to train the little ones.

Instead, it became Lan Zai who was in charge of their special training.

However, there was one thing that bothered Tachibana Kanakawa during this time.

The Hozuki Crescent Squad, who had gone out on a mission, seemed to have vanished into thin air, and there has been no news of them since.

Logically speaking, the task they were assigned was simply to catch rare fish, which shouldn't have been too difficult for the three of them.

Even if they were to conduct a private investigation into the pirate incident, it would be impossible for them to remain away from the village for so long.

Not to mention there wasn't even a hint of contact with the village.

However, Jianchuan Ju has been very busy lately, and there is a severe shortage of manpower both in Wuyin Village and Haiwu City.

Nowadays, even air force formations, which are best suited for maritime search, are required to demonstrate national power.

All of them were mobilized to Sea Fog City to provide full escort for guests from various countries.

In the end, Tachibana Kenkawa only temporarily dispatched a few Chunin squads to search the area near where they were carrying out their mission.

Even so, they only received this treatment because of their close relationship with Tachibana Kanagawa, the Mizukage.

If a regular ninja goes missing during a mission, they will be treated as a deserter or dead once the mission time has passed.

Even so, the search team did not bring back any information about the three.

However, this situation also made Tachibana Kenkawa take the pirate incident seriously once again.

However, given the current situation, these follow-up investigations can only begin fully after the Chunin Exams.

Let's turn our attention back to the Chunin Exams.

Although Jianchuan Ju hasn't given the kids any special training during this time.

However, he did know a thing or two about the results of their subsequent special training.

From Jianchuan Ju's perspective, at least, the four people, including Honglian, have actually improved quite a bit during this period.

Today is the day to truly test them.

In the enormous arena, eight candidates lined up in order, waiting for the exam to begin.

Meanwhile, in the stands, almost all the spectators who came to watch the Chunin Exams had already entered.

However, most of the guests were not focused on the few young test-takers, but rather on the three figures in blue, red, and green on the main stage.

After all, the opportunity for three film stars to stand on the same stage is not something that can be seen all the time.

However, the relationship between the three Kage, who had just ended the Fourth Shinobi World War, did not seem to be as tense as most people thought.

"Lord Minato, it's been a long time."

Kanakawa Tachibana adjusted her Mizukage hat and extended her right hand towards Namikaze Minato with a smile.

Looking at the black-haired boy in front of him, dressed in the robes of the Water Shadow, with a sunny smile, Minato Namikaze's face revealed a rare complex expression.

This boy, who once could only flee in panic under my command, has unknowingly risen to such a position.

Not only is his own record famous throughout the ninja world, but his status and position are also equivalent to that of the village's kage.

Even the Third Hokage, whom he once admired, was defeated by this young man on the battlefield.

Although these thoughts were on his mind, Minato Namikaze quickly composed himself to avoid losing face for Konoha.

He also extended his right hand and gently shook hands with Kanakawa Tachibana.

"I appreciate your concern, Lord Mizukage. I've been wanting to discuss the development between our two villages with you for a while now. This joint Chunin Exams is actually a rare opportunity for me."

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. Since Minato Namikaze spoke so politely, Tachibana Kenkawa naturally wouldn't say anything strange at this moment, and continued to respond with a sunny smile.

"You're too kind, Hokage. We can have a good chat after the Chunin Exams. As newly appointed Fourth Hokage, we should have a lot in common."

While the two seemed to be having a pleasant conversation, not everyone was happy about it.

The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, who was strolling leisurely towards them, was clearly among them.

Luo Sha began by speaking with a hint of amusement.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Mizukage. You are indeed a remarkable young man! Your reputation as the Azure Flame White Disaster and your feat of defeating the Third Hokage are well-known even to me, a person from faraway Sunagakure."

When Rasa spoke, his tone was strange not only when he said "young and promising", but he also mentioned the Third Hokage who had been defeated before.

With just one sentence, he offended both of them.

However, Luo Sha does have reason to be arrogant now.

In his view.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was once his defeated opponent. Although Minato later launched a surprise attack on Sunagakure, causing them a lot of trouble.

But that was only because Minato Namikaze was too efficient at killing lower-level ninjas, forcing Sunagakure to concede.

In a direct confrontation, he didn't think Minato Namikaze was his match.

As for the excessively young Fourth Mizukage in front of us?

According to intelligence, the opponent was defeated by Minato Namikaze more than once.

The so-called "Azure Flame and White Calamity" is even more laughable.

His own Sand Gold Ninja Technique also possesses catastrophic power on the battlefield.

His record of defeating the Third Hokage and the Fourth Raikage is considered acceptable.

However, he had never actually fought either of them. The Third Hokage was old and frail, and the Fourth Raikage was appointed to the position in a time of crisis, so they probably weren't any particularly powerful figures.

Currently, in Rasa's own mind, the ranking of combat strength is roughly as follows.

He himself was greater than Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, and Minato Namikaze was greater than the Fourth Mizukage, Tachibana Kenkawa.

Finally, Tachibana Uchihachi defeated the Third Hokage and the Fourth Raikage.

Yes, that's what Rasa really thinks.

Moreover, judging from intelligence and battle records, this seems to be the case.

However...

Jianchuan Ju doesn't care what the other person is thinking.

Luo Sha started off with sarcastic remarks, but Jian Chuan Ju wasn't going to tolerate it.

He glanced at the "Gold Miner" and saw that he looked rather haggard, with dark circles under his eyes almost matching those of his own son.

"I asked with concern," Jianchuan Ju asked.

"A little bit of fame is not worth mentioning, but I'm sorry to trouble Lord Fengying with his attention."

"However, judging from your condition, you seem to be overworked? Are you still preoccupied with the search for the missing Third Kazekage?"

Minato Namikaze, whose expression had changed slightly upon hearing Rasa's words, immediately turned his head to the side and stared intently at the pristine white wall without uttering a word.

Luo Sha himself frowned deeply, making no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction, and was about to retaliate.

However, Tachibana Kenkawa did not give him that chance.

"The competition is about to begin, would you two please take your seats?"

"Lord Fengying can also take a rest while he's at it."

Luo Sha, his face pale, stared intently into Jian Chuan Ju's eyes.

However, after noticing Minato Namikaze quickly taking his seat without saying a word, and considering that this was indeed not the place to compete with him.

In the end, he could only suppress his anger and sit down as well.

Seeing this, Jianchuan Ju shrugged almost imperceptibly and walked to the middle of the two with a smile.

Seeing that the three actors had taken their seats, the chief examiner Chunyu breathed a sigh of relief and announced loudly.

"The Third Round of the Joint Chunin Exams has officially begun!"

(End of this chapter)