Revitalizing the Uchiha clan starts with becoming a Kage.

"Whoosh!"

A flash of lightning.

The line of sight that is directly overhead.

Scarlet and eerie.

"not good!"

Just as Songtai's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Uchiha! Genjutsu!"

The next moment, Shoji immediately activated the illusion, just as the thought had just crossed Songtai's mind.

Consciousness instantly sank into darkness.

He was perfectly subdued by the general!

"Alright, let me see if you're really that capable assistant of Master Yuan!"

Looking at Sōta, who was now completely under his control, Sōji raised an eyebrow and used his genjutsu to conduct a deep interrogation of the Kirigakure Jonin before him!

408. Exposure and Negotiation

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Torture performed through illusionary control.

Shoji easily obtained the information he wanted from this Jonin from Kirigakure. It can be said that genjutsu is definitely the most direct and sharp of all interrogation methods, and the Sharingan is the best among them.

As expected, this Jonin, Sōta, was indeed an important figure in the Yuanshi lineage. The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, had planned to replace Sōta, the captain of the village's defense forces, as early as the Third Shinobi World War. However, due to the defeat, his prestige was somewhat affected, and Yagura Karatachi postponed this decision. After being controlled by Obito, it became even more impossible for him to do so.

From Sōta, Shōji learned more about the current situation in Kirigakure and gained a general understanding of the predicament faced by the Fourth Mizukage controlled by Obito.

"Heh, you really don't try to hide anything at all, Obito-kun."

If Obito hadn't been so reckless, and had acted more subtly, and involved more of the power struggles that had plagued Kirigakure for generations, he could have easily plunged the village into even more chaotic infighting. He could have easily dragged Genji, one of the village's elders, into the vortex of conflict. The Kirigakure ninja might not have been so resistant to the Fourth Mizukage's bizarre behavior.

It can only be said that either Obito felt it was unnecessary, or Obito simply didn't have the brains to do it, causing the remaining Kirigakure ninja, apart from the few remaining die-hard Mizukage supporters, to more or less begin to doubt their own Fourth Mizukage.

Before Shoji infiltrated Kirigakure.

There was also an assassination attempt on the Mizukage that just happened.

The leader was none other than Zabuza, the Demon King!

This latest upheaval has once again stained Kirigakure with a crimson hue. From Sōta, Shōji can clearly understand that in the internal strife a few days ago, hundreds of Kirigakure ninja died, and among those who started the rebellion, only Zabuza escaped unscathed.

Nearly a thousand ordinary citizens were also affected.

As a result, Kirigakure is now in a state of extreme tension and danger.

"It seems the timing of our visit was quite good. We can finally meet with that Grandmaster Yuan. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly!"

Jiang Si smiled slightly.

"Transformation Technique!"

After dragging Sōta to the inner bedroom.

Shoji immediately formed hand seals and used the transformation technique to transform himself into the appearance of Sōta. After a brief simulation and experiment in the room using some important personal information he had obtained from Sōta, Shoji was now wearing Sōta's face.

"whoosh"

He leaped forward.

He left the residence directly.

He hurried toward the location where the master lived. Although it was just a very ordinary transformation technique, with the enhancement of his mental power, unless it was the Kirigakure Ao with the 'Byakugan' or a ninja with extremely sharp perception who could distinguish chakra aura, it would be impossible for an ordinary person to see through Jiang Si's disguise.

Along the way.

The general made no attempt to conceal his presence.

They chose to go directly along the main road.

Before long, they arrived at a secluded mansion located at the southernmost part of Kirigakure. This was the residence of Master Genji. As a contemporary of the First Mizukage and one of the greatest contributors to the establishment of Kirigakure, Master Genji held a pivotal position in the village. To put it bluntly, apart from the First Mizukage, none of the three Mizukage who succeeded him could match Master Genji in prestige!

As long as Master Yuan is there, even if the Mizukage die one after another, it will not truly shake the foundation of Kirigakure. Even if Master Yuan is deliberately trying to downplay his presence in the village, influence and prestige are things that are hard to truly diminish.

The ordinary Mist Ninja need no further explanation.

Even Yagura Karatachi, as well as the Second and Third Mizukage who died in battle, had to maintain a certain degree of respect for the Master when facing him, regardless of their true thoughts.

In the vast Hidden Mist Village, there is simply no one who can compare with Master Yuan in terms of seniority and prestige, not even slightly inferior. Master Yuan is a true living fossil in the Hidden Mist Village, and is now nearly 80 years old. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, are definitely juniors in front of Master Yuan!

"Oh? Isn't this Song Tai-san? Why are you here so late, Master Yuan? Is there something important?"

It's located directly in front of the main gate of the mansion.

Today, a young ninja in his early twenties, who was serving as a guard, emerged from the shadows when he saw the figure that Shoji was disguised as.

He looked at Jiang Si with a calm expression and said.

"Oh? It's Hiraori. I do have something urgent that I need to see Master Yuan immediately. It's related to the issue between those two clans, so I'll trouble you to report it right away!"

Upon seeing the face of the person who appeared, Shoji deliberately used the same tone as Shota, speaking in a very serious and low voice to the young Mist Ninja in front of him.

The ninja named Hiraori also didn't notice anything unusual. When he heard Shoji's words, he also showed a solemn expression. He was well aware of what Shoji meant by the two clans. He nodded and replied, "Oh, no problem. I'll go and ask Master Yuanshi for instructions. Please wait a moment, Mr. Songtai!"

"Ok!"

Jiang Si nodded slightly.

They did not intend to go directly into the mansion to wait. The Mist Ninjas held their Master Yuan in high esteem, and apart from necessary guards, no Mist Ninja would voluntarily step into the Master Yuan's mansion without his order.

The young ninja went quickly and returned quickly.

"Song Taisang, Master Yuan has agreed to summon you. Please come this way!"

In less than a minute.

Hiraori then returned to Shoji and said this with a smile.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Shoji smiled and nodded slightly. Then the two of them stepped into the mansion together. Under Hiraori's guidance, they passed through several corridors and arrived at the main gate of a courtyard at the back of the mansion.

"Master Yuan is already waiting for you inside, Song Tai-san, so..."

After bowing slightly in acknowledgment, Pingzhi leaped away and disappeared into the distance.

As Jiang Si subtly extended his senses, he could clearly detect that in addition to an extremely aged aura, there were also several incredibly powerful auras scattered throughout the area.

They were clearly Yuan Shi's close bodyguards.

These people are all at the Jonin level.

However, Jiang Si didn't pay any attention and strode into the inner area.

What came into view was an incredibly old figure, the aura of decay emanating from him was so obvious, and his trembling appearance made it seem as if he might kick the bucket at any moment and go straight to the Western Paradise.

However, Jiang Si, who was familiar with the original plot, knew very well that if nothing unexpected happened, this figure could live for at least another ten years, making him the longest-lived person in the contemporary ninja world!

And he was none other than the elder of Kirigakure—Master Gen!

"Greetings, Master Yuan!"

We arrived at the location closest to the master.

The general also knelt down on one knee and greeted him softly with a respectful tone.

But it was only after those words were spoken that, and as Yuan Shi's gaze slowly shifted and met Jiang Si's eyes, that the moment their eyes met.

Looking into the old man's extremely cloudy eyes, Jiang Si was slightly taken aback, feeling as if he had been completely seen through.

'How is this possible?'

And it was just as this self-deprecating thought had just surfaced in Jiang Si's mind.

next moment.

"You, you're not Songtai, are you?"

After a full three seconds of silence, which gave Jiang Si a subtle feeling once again, Yuan Shi spoke the next words.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

In the positions on both sides.

Suddenly, everything became clear.

Seven or eight figures flashed out and blocked Yuan Shi's way. The powerful aura emanating from each of them locked onto the generals in the nearest position in an instant.

This sudden reversal of fortune left even Jiang Si looking somewhat taken aback. What? Had he been seen through so easily? He hadn't done anything, had he?

At this moment, even the generals were stunned.

And only a second later.

Jiang Si then stood up.

A faint, bitter smile graced his face.

"As expected of a veteran who co-founded Kirigakure with the First Mizukage, I thought my disguise was almost perfect, yet Master Genshi-san was still able to see through it. I wonder if Master Genshi-san could tell me where the problem lies?"

After all, they are not enemies at the moment, and the old man is nearly eighty years old. Even with his identity exposed, Jiang Si still looked at the Yuan Master in the head seat with a respectful expression and said this.

Upon seeing Shoji's action, the Mist Ninjas on both sides instinctively planned to launch an attack.

"stop."

However, Master Yuan immediately ordered these people to stop. Then, still looking at Jiang Si with those cloudy eyes, he smiled gently and slowly said, "Young man, your transformation technique is indeed very exquisite, and you should be someone with a strong mental level who is good at genjutsu. Unless you are a ninja with extremely strong perception who can identify you through chakra, it is indeed difficult for others to see through your true nature under normal circumstances. This old bone of mine really doesn't have the ability to see through your disguise. However, while the transformation technique can disguise everything, it cannot disguise a person's eyes. I watched that little guy, Song Tai, grow up. I know his personality better than anyone else."

"And your eyes are too sharp and aggressive; that's not the look of a young man like Song Tai."

The eyes are the windows of the soul.

Almost immediately after hearing Master Yuan's words.

The thought crossed Jiang Si's mind, and he shook his head slightly, saying with a hint of distress, "So that's why it was exposed. There's really nothing we can do about it. You truly live up to Master Yuan's reputation!"