The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

They received assistance from the Land of Fire government and Amegakure.

Besides eliminating his own subordinates, he also cleverly persuaded Fu to transfer some of Shibuki's most loyal subordinates. The balance of power between the enemy and himself had reached an extremely unequal level.

This situation was established under these circumstances.

Hookah is truly confident that he can take the throne of Takigakure's leader.

“Very good. Since everything is going as planned, there is no need to make any adjustments. I will also take action at the last minute as requested by Shuiyan-san. Let us handle that group of people.”

Menma also nodded with a very satisfied smile.

"Haha, then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Yifang!"

Shuiyan also said with a look of great joy.

"Well, I'd also like to offer my congratulations in advance to the leader of the hookah!"

Mianma smiled slightly as he spoke these words.

This only intensified the smug look on the hookah's face.

A faint hint of mockery, unnoticed by anyone, flickered deep within Mianma's pupils.

Now everything is truly ready except for the final push!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 206 Elder Mizuno Satoru

Three parties converge, a stage for all.

This vast, gathering, and enveloping cloud of shadow.

The clouds had completely covered the entire Takigakure village, yet no one in the vast village noticed. For the ninjas and people of Takigakure, Suigan's defection was already a major event with extremely negative consequences, but they had no idea that this was just the beginning.

This also applies to Shibuki.

He is still anxiously awaiting news from the search team.

After all, just two days ago, news came from Fu that Shuiyan had actually shown up to find her, attempting to abduct her. She was defeated and was about to capture her when she was rescued. Fu immediately sent a message hoping that Shibuki would send people to help.

Without hesitation or doubt, Shibuki ordered Ajun to lead dozens of elite Takigakure ninja to search southwestwards, building on the previous deployment of a group of personnel.

They even dispatched more people to protect Fu.

Although Fu's combat power is the most outstanding in Takigakure, we should be prepared for the worst.

From then on, Shibuki had not left much of his direct subordinate force around him, but Shibuki himself was completely unaware of it. Instead, he was worried about Fu's safety and the whereabouts of Suigan. In the past few days, he had become noticeably haggard.

Ultimately, they lacked experience and were too young.

The shadow slowly approaching.

Shemu was also completely unaware.

"What? Elder Wu has regained his senses?"

And it was under such circumstances that...

Shibuki rarely hears good news.

He looked at one of the ninja from Takigakure, who was specifically responsible for protecting Elder Wu, with a hint of surprise on his face.

"Yes, Lord Shibuki, Elder Wu also requests your immediate presence."

This ninja from Taki also quickly replied.

"quick!"

After hearing this confirmation from the ninja from Taki.

Shemu immediately set off towards the westernmost part of the village. Since Elder Wu's illness relapsed and he was hit by the news of Shuiyan's defection, causing him to fall into a coma, Shemu felt as if he had lost all his support and became much more anxious.

Hearing the news that Elder Wu had regained consciousness, Shemu felt much more at ease.

A figure rushing off at breakneck speed.

When Shibuki arrived outside Elder Goku's house where he was recuperating.

A medical ninja who was in charge of taking care of Elder Wu stepped out from inside, looking tired, and said to Shibuki, "Boss, although Elder Wu has regained consciousness, his condition is not very good. We should not disturb Elder Wu for too long. Let's keep it short and let Elder Wu rest more."

if you can.

This medical ninja truly didn't want anyone to disturb Elder Wu right now. The old man was very old and had many hidden injuries. He was practically at the end of his life. With more rest, he could last a little longer. If he were to overwork himself, especially under too much mental stress...

No one can predict what will happen next.

But he couldn't stop it.

These are the leaders and elders of our own ninja village.

"Yes, I understand. You've worked hard these past few days, Gu Musang."

Shibuki showed basic respect to this highly experienced medical ninja in the village, even bowing slightly in greeting.

"No, it's what I should do. Well then, please excuse me."

After bowing respectfully, Gu Mu left the spot.

He knew very well that no one else could, and had the right to, listen to the conversation between his leader and Elder Wu.

After the medical ninja left.

Shibuki gently pushed open the door and stepped into the room.

The first thing you smell is that unique scent of a hospital.

Although medical ninjas often use techniques to treat injuries, patients like Elder Wu, whose condition is not fundamentally due to an injury or illness but rather because their time is up, still need to rely on the most traditional medicines for treatment. In short, this is how they keep Elder Wu alive until his last breath.

An approaching figure.

The face I saw was utterly withered and emaciated.

Shibuki felt a pang of pain in his heart. Having lost both his parents at a young age, Shibuki was raised by his grandfather. However, as the village leader, his grandfather could not be with him often. Under these circumstances, Elder Wu acted as his 'guardian' for a considerable period of time.

Therefore, just like Fu, Shibuki also regarded Elder Satoru as his 'grandfather'.

As if sensing Shibuki's arrival, Mizuno Satoru opened his eyes slightly, his pupils reflecting a murky color.

"Ah, it's Shibuki."

That body struggling to get up.

Shibuki also rushed forward quickly, taking three steps at a time, and helped Mizuno Satoru up, letting him lean against the cushion behind him.

"Yes, it's me, Grandpa Wu."

Shibuki wore an expression that was both sad and fearful, and his voice trembled slightly as he spoke.

Look at this kind of wood.

Mizuno Satoru couldn't help but sigh silently to himself.

To be honest, Mizuno Satoru never thought highly of Shibuki taking over as the leader of Takigakure. Shibuki did have the talent of a ninja, although he couldn't compare to those true geniuses. But at just over 20 years old, Shibuki had barely reached the level of a Jonin, albeit at the lowest level. Any of the stronger Jonin from any of the Five Great Ninja Villages could probably defeat him, but in a ninja village like Takigakure...

With that kind of ability, they're barely qualified.

The previous leader was only slightly stronger than Shibuki.

However, the biggest problem with Shibuki is that he is not mature and steady enough, and his willpower is still somewhat weak.

They are easily influenced by a single event, which can even shake their mindset.

Their methods and thinking are too immature and naive.

Yes, Shibuki is very young in terms of age, but as a ninja, he is no longer young.

To put it bluntly, Shibuki lacks the qualities to be a leader.

However, firstly, the previous leader insisted that Shibuki succeed him, and secondly, it is indeed difficult for Takigakure Village to find a more suitable candidate now.

Everyone has their own problems, including hookah.

Others might not see through him, but Mizuno Satoru could see through Suigen's outward appearance to his inner self. Suigen was an ambitious and scheming person, and if he were to succeed him, Takigakure would never have peace.

Mizuno Satoru saw things very clearly.

Therefore, Shibuki was truly the tallest among the short.

Mizuno Satoru originally thought that as long as he gained more experience and accumulated more knowledge, Shibuki could still grow. But now it seems that he is still far from that level.

A fleeting look of disappointment flashed across the depths of Mizuno Satoru's pupils, unnoticed by Shibuki.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 207 Teaching and Anger (Third Update)

'Ultimately, is he still unqualified?'

Mizuno Satoru thought to himself silently.

But at this point, even if Shibuki is really not suitable to be the leader, he can only grit his teeth and take it one step at a time. He doesn't care that his life is coming to an end. Even if he could live for two more years, is there anyone more suitable in the village?

This is, undeniably, a tragedy for their Takigakure village.

Although he didn't want to say it, Mizuno Satoru seemed to be able to see the increasingly weak future of his own ninja village, or rather, this was the fate of Takigakure. Since the internal strife decades ago, Takigakure had not only lost all hope of truly catching up with the five great ninja villages, but had also been getting weaker and weaker over the years.

If the Seven-Tails didn't exist.

Takigakure is probably no match for Amegakure or Kusagakure.

“Shemu, life and death are determined by fate. I’ve already lived to be 70, so there’s nothing to worry about. You are now the village leader, so you can’t show such weakness, understand?”

Mizuno Satoru took a deep breath and looked at Shibuki with a very serious expression.

Since there's no other choice, we can only go all the way down this path.

Moreover, it can't be said that Shemu's personality is entirely without its advantages; at least it won't arouse opposition from other neutral people in the village, right?

Of course, this was also a form of self-consolation for Mizuno Satoru.

"Yes, Grandpa Wu, I have disappointed you."

Shibuki replied with a very apologetic expression.