Ninja World: I, Kisame Hoshigaki, am no longer human!

Orochimaru was Hiruzen Sarutobi's most prized disciple, but even he could only learn forbidden techniques by stealing them. Now, Kisame, an outsider, was swaggering into the forbidden techniques library.

Tsunade did not come in with him, but stayed outside the door, her head bowed, waiting silently.

Kisame wandered around the library and quickly found the shelf where Water Release ninjutsu was stored. There he discovered the complete set of Water Release techniques from the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Tobirama Senju was an all-around genius who was born with seven chakra natures, but he chose to develop and practice water-style ninjutsu.

The reason for this is probably that it was designed to target the Uchiha clan, who are skilled in fire-style techniques.

Tobirama Senju was undoubtedly a master of Water Release techniques. His improved techniques, such as Water Wall and Water Dragon Bullet, not only greatly simplified the hand seal process but also made them more powerful.

His most powerful water-style ninjutsu, Water Severing Wave, is so powerful that it can even sever the roots of the Divine Tree.

In terms of understanding water-style ninjutsu, Kisame was inferior to Tobirama Senju, after all, he wasn't very bright and always believed that brute force would bring miracles.

Their water-style ninjutsu represents the pinnacle of technique and the pinnacle of power, respectively.

However, now that Kisame has obtained Tobirama Senju's Water Release ninjutsu legacy, he may have the opportunity to combine the two.

Thus, he became the most powerful water-style ninja in history.

"It would be a shame if Senju Tobirama's Water Release techniques didn't have a worthy successor, so I'll accept them without hesitation."

Kisame muttered to himself, then with a wave of his hand, he collected all the ninjutsu scrolls on the bookshelf into the Paradise Box.

There must be backups of the ninja scrolls here, otherwise, if they were stolen or there was a fire, everything would be lost.

So Kisame was too lazy to copy it and just took it directly.

Then, Kisame found the legendary Book of Seals—most of Konoha's forbidden techniques were recorded in this huge scroll.

Multiple Shadow Clone Techniques, Impure World Reincarnation, Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags, Orochi Jutsu... it's a dazzling array, with everything imaginable.

In addition, Kisame also found scrolls of ninjutsu such as Flying Thunder God Technique, Spirit Transformation Technique, and Reaper Death Seal in other parts of the library.

For Kisame, these forbidden or secret techniques are something he'll grab first, regardless of whether he can actually use them.

This was a bumper harvest.

After thoroughly looting the forbidden arts library, Kisame left satisfied.

"Awaited."

He smiled at Tsunade and thoughtfully added, "You're leaving with me soon. Would you like to go home and pack your things? I can help you."

"no need."

Tsunade said coldly, then turned and left.

A short while later, the two returned to the Hokage Building, where Hiruzen Sarutobi and a group of Konoha ninja were already waiting.

"Watergate".

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a command to Minato Asamikaze, who then took out a briefcase. Inside, three test tubes lay quietly.

Inside the test tube were Hashirama cells, carefully cultured by Orochimaru and ready for transplantation. They looked like green plants, radiating vitality.

"Fifth Mizukage, here are the Hashirama cell plants you requested. That's all for now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took the box and reluctantly handed it to Kisame.

Kisame's eyes flashed, knowing that the other party was hiding something, but he didn't expose it, after all, being too greedy was not good.

Moreover, most people cannot tolerate the effects of interstitial cells after transplantation; two or three strains are enough for their own use.

Kisame carefully examined the cell plant and, after confirming there were no problems, put it away.

After that.

"Fifth Mizukage, we have fulfilled the three conditions you set. Now, please release the hostages of Konoha as agreed."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at Kisame and solemnly made Konoha's request.

"That's natural."

As Kisame spoke, he retreated ten meters, arched his body under the watchful eyes of the Konoha members, and let out a beast-like roar from his throat.

Soon, he transformed into his Enlightenment form again, causing the Konoha people's expressions to change, and many of them retreated in fright.

next second.

A human face appeared on Kisame's chest; it was the door to the Box of Elysium.

As it slowly opened, figures flew out of the gate like dumplings being dropped into a pot, landing on the ground.

Kisame released almost all of the Konoha prisoners; a rough estimate puts it at nearly a hundred.

These prisoners, having survived their ordeal, were reunited with their respective tribes, weeping with joy.

"There's another person unconscious here, come quickly and save them!"

At this moment, Konoha's medical team discovered that a prisoner was lying face down on the ground, and his condition seemed very serious.

They rushed forward and turned the person over, only to find that the person had been dead for some time.

What's even more surprising is that the person wasn't a Konoha ninja, but was wearing a headband from Amegakure and a special diving mask.

"This is... Hanzo the Salamander?!"

When Hiruzen Sarutobi walked over and saw this, his pupils shrank sharply, and he immediately cried out in alarm.

What, Hanzo the Salamander?

Upon hearing this name and witnessing the Hokage's loss of composure, the other Konoha ninjas quickly fell into a state of great shock amidst a flurry of discussion.

Could this corpse be that... demigod of the ninja world from Amegakure?!

Among the crowd, Jiraiya and Tsunade were the most surprised. They only glanced at the corpse before confirming its identity as Hanzo.

The title of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha was bestowed upon them by Hanzo after he defeated them.

In Tsunade and Jiraiya's hearts, this was an almost invincible and powerful enemy, a perfect ninja who was close to a god. But now, they were caught off guard and saw Hanzo's corpse here.

There is only one reason.

Kisame Hoshigaki killed Hanzo.

Upon realizing this, all the Konoha ninja, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, felt from the bottom of their hearts that Konoha's decision not to fight Kisame to the death was a wise one.

This terrifying monster killed even a demigod, so wouldn't he be a true...god?

"I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention and threw the body out."

Amidst the horrified gazes of the crowd, Kisame shot out a chakra thread from his fingertip, binding Hanzo's corpse and returning it to the Box of Elysium.

He didn't do it on purpose; it's just that time passed and he forgot about Hanzo's body.

However, this minor incident once again shocked Konoha, further deepening their fear of Kisame.

Just then.

After searching through all the prisoners, the Uchiha and Hyuga clans discovered that their respective clan leaders, Fugaku and Hiashi, had not been released.

"Fifth Mizukage, what's going on?"

The ninjas from both clans had no choice but to bite the bullet and cautiously ask Kisame for his question.

"Don't rush."

Kisame shook his finger, thought for a moment, and then slowly said, "This peace negotiation was a verbal agreement, without any written documents. I've been thinking about it, and I still feel it's a bit too informal and lacks a bit of... ceremony."

A sense of ritual?

Upon hearing this, the Konoha members exchanged bewildered glances, not understanding what Kisame meant by the sense of ritual he desired.

Kisame quickly gave his answer.

He glanced at the cliff behind the Hokage Building and suddenly had an idea, saying to Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Before releasing the last two prisoners, I have one last small request. That is, to have a statue of Kisame Hoshigaki carved on the former Hokage Rock, as a symbol and testament to this peace negotiation!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in Konoha was stunned.

143. Just be patient and patient.

The portrait of the Fifth Mizukage is carved on the Hokage Rock in Konoha Village.

No one expected that Kisame Hoshigaki, the Mizukage, would propose such an absurd and excessive condition.

As everyone knows, the Will of Fire is the foundation of Konoha, passed down from generation to generation.

The Hokage, embodying the spirit of the Will of Fire, will also be engraved on the famous Hokage Rock in Konoha Village, constantly conveying this great spirit to the villagers.

Now, Kisame has not only destroyed the Hokage Rock, but also demanded that his statue replace the statues of all the previous Hokage, turning the Will of Fire into the Will of Water.

This behavior is blatant mockery of Konoha, and it's absolutely intolerable.

However, Kisame's overwhelming strength, capable of single-handedly taking on an entire village, was undeniable; even demigods of the ninja world had fallen at his hands. Faced with his domineering and arrogant nature, the people of Konoha, no matter how much dissatisfaction and resentment they harbored, could only suppress it in their hearts.

Amidst the silence of the Konoha ninja.

"Kisame Hoshigaki, you've gone too far!"

Jiraiya was the first and only one to stand up and loudly protest to Kisame.

In his view, if they really agreed to this humiliating condition, then every time the ninjas and villagers of Konoha looked up, they would see Kisame's statue. Where would Konoha's dignity be?

"So what if I'm going too far?"

Kisame gave Jiraiya an arrogant look, shutting the latter down with a single sentence. Then, ignoring Jiraiya, he turned to Hiruzen Sarutobi and said:

"Third Hokage, I, Kisame Hoshigaki, as the Mizukage, hereby promise that as long as my statue stands on the Hokage Rock, Kirigakure will not wage war against Konoha. Do you accept this, or not?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression shifted several times, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and once again yielded to Kisame:

"Fifth Mizukage, I hope you will keep your promise."

"Hahaha, of course." Kisame laughed heartily.

Today, he witnessed firsthand the abilities of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the "hero of ninjas," and he had to admit, he was truly capable of enduring hardship.

Or rather, weak.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was a man who tolerated and yielded to Danzo's various actions, even when Danzo sent people to assassinate him.