Traveling through Naruto, I am Uchiha Obito?

Faced with these parasites, these hedonistic scum, only slaughter is the best solution! To deal with these countless insects, I need the power of the Hidden Mist!

He leaned slightly forward, but his lowered voice carried even more power:

"I will abolish the corrupt daimyo system, establish a new order, thoroughly integrate this loosely organized country, and truly change everything!"

He stared intently at Master Yuan.

"Master Yuan, are you willing to accept this? Are you willing to let Wuyin Village forever remain subservient, beholden to those parasites? Are you willing to let the village's future depend on the charity of the nobles?"

"Kigakure must take its destiny into its own hands! And all of this requires a powerful and unique voice."

Rubik's Cube's gaze swept over Mei Terumi, who stood to the side like a doll.

"She will be the executor of this voice. Kirigakure, and indeed the entire Land of Water, will be truly reborn under her leadership, or rather, under my will!"

"Even if the Land of Water is corrupt, that's Kirigakure's own business!"

Yuan Shi suddenly opened his eyes and roared furiously.

"It's none of your business to interfere! In the end, you're just using the Land of Water to achieve your own ulterior motives! Your madness will only disrupt the balance and bring disaster to Kirigakure!"

The Rubik's Cube was taken aback by his sudden outburst, then a mocking smile curled at the corner of its lips:

"Is it possible... that I was originally from the Land of Water? Strictly speaking, I am still a citizen of the Land of Water. Isn't it only natural for a citizen to change their own country?"

His Mangekyou Sharingan suddenly activated, his scarlet gaze coldly looking down at the old man.

"Furthermore... when did you ever think you had the right to reason with me here?"

"Obey, or die. Choose one."

This was not a negotiation, but a final ultimatum. Master Yuan fully understood that the other party's arrival at this moment was merely to give him a dignified choice: to be eliminated as an obstacle, or to eke out a living as a "meritorious official."

The room fell into a deathly silence, broken only by the old man's heavy breathing. Outside the window, Kirigakure was shrouded in the hazy night, a calm masking turbulent undercurrents.

Finally, Master Yuan sighed with all his might, "...I...understand."

These five words marked the end of the old era that had lasted for so many years in Kirigakure. A new era full of unknowns was slowly unfolding with the ambition of this mysterious young man.

The Rubik's Cube nodded in satisfaction:

“A wise choice, Master Yuan. I believe you will not regret it.”

"Now... please leave, Lord Mizukage."

The master's voice sounded utterly exhausted.

"Let this old man... be alone for a while."

The Rubik's Cube remained completely still.

Yuan Shi looked at the still-standing figure, a sarcastic smile tugging at the corner of his mouth:

"How cautious you are... You ultimately don't trust this old man..."

"Do you think I should believe you?" Rubik's Cube asked back.

"That's right...you shouldn't have believed it."

A resolute glint suddenly flashed in Yuan Shi's eyes, "If you spare me today, I will spare no effort, even if it costs me my old life, to punish you, who has insulted the will of Kirigakure and brought disaster to the village..."

Before he could finish speaking, the old man froze, the kaleidoscope's illusions having completely taken control of his mind.

"Are you going to stop nagging? I really need to control you."

The Rubik's Cube glanced disdainfully at the Master Yuan's hand, which had been hidden behind his back and was still forming a hand seal.

"A barrier spell? There were also explosive tags buried in the house... It seems that it was prepared for that old Deng who controlled the Fourth Generation. I didn't expect it to be used on me now."

He shook his head. "You elders and high-ranking officials always talk about self-destructing barriers. There's nothing new about it."

He looked at the controlled Yuan Master and said in a mocking tone:

“I’m a kind-hearted person and I can’t bear to see the elderly die. You should retire in peace and enjoy your old age… Maybe you’ll even live to see the day my plan comes to fruition.”

After saying that, the Rubik's Cube once again formed a hand seal, transforming into the shape of Qing. With its head down, it followed behind Mei Terumi and quietly left the residence of the master.

Not long after, the oldest and most powerful elder of Kirigakure announced his complete retirement, handing over all power to the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi.

Despite sparking controversy on a small scale, the move quickly gained the approval of the vast majority of people due to Mei Terumi's high prestige in the village.

With this, all power in the Hidden Mist Village fell into the hands of the Mizukage.

The Rubik's Cube project is progressing steadily.

……

Daming Mansion.

A boy, about five years old and dressed in gorgeous clothes, looked timidly at the five masked members of the Mist Shadow Anbu with a mixture of fear and curiosity in his eyes.

In the group, the ANBU boy with dazzling blond hair stared at the child in front of him, his heart filled with uncontrollable shock and doubt.

"This brat... is he the next daimyo of the Land of Water?"

Chapter 82 5-member team

Chapter 82 5-member team

Naruto stared at the richly dressed but bewildered child before him, a sense of confusion rising within him.

Why would the high-ranking officials of the Land of Water choose such a young and ignorant child to be their daimyo? Does he really have the ability to govern the country? What are they up to?

"Hey! Menma? Menma! Namikaze Menma!"

A cold and stern female voice interrupted his thoughts, "I've called you several times already, what are you thinking about?"

Realizing he had been daydreaming, Naruto quickly apologized to his companions.

"Sorry, Captain, I was thinking about the mission and my mind wandered off, hahaha."

Hozuki Mitsuki, currently the captain of this guard squad, spoke to Naruto in a stern tone:

"Namikaze Menma, as your captain, I hope this is the last time I remind you. Our mission this time is of paramount importance and cannot be compromised. Our every move is not only related to the safety of the Daimyo, but also to the future development of Kirigakure."

Although I find your current performance difficult to accept, you are, after all, an elite member assigned by the Mizukage to participate in this mission, and I trust Mei Terumi's judgment.

Her tone softened slightly, but remained firm and stern.

"Even if it's just to live up to the high expectations that Mei Terumi has for you, please take this mission seriously."

"Ah... um," Naruto mumbled in response.

"Are you even listening to me?!"

Seemingly sensing Naruto's distracted state, the girl, who was not yet 14 years old, immediately became anxious.

As a clan ninja, Hozuki Minazuki is not as good at suppressing his emotions as most Kirigakure ninja.

Her strict demands on Naruto were not without reason. She came from the prestigious Hozuki clan, a prominent family that had produced the Second Mizukage, and was undoubtedly the most prestigious family in Kirigakure during the Second Mizukage's reign. However, after the Second Mizukage's death, the Hozuki clan suffered brutal suppression and persecution under the Blood Mist policies of the Third and Fourth Mizukage.

The family is now dwindling in number, with a lack of successors. The once-promising genius brothers, Hozuki Mangetsu and Hozuki Suigetsu, met tragic ends: one died young from illness, and the other mysteriously disappeared.

Just when the Hozuki clan was on the verge of extinction, the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, launched a coup, overthrowing the tyrannical rule of the Fourth Mizukage, thus saving the entire Hozuki clan from annihilation.

As someone who witnessed all of this firsthand, Hozuki Minazuki is undoubtedly a staunch supporter of Terumi Mei. Therefore, when she sees that the promising new ANBU member, on whom her revered Mizukage had placed such high hopes, is such a careless individual, she feels not only disappointment but also a touch of anger…

Why would the Mizukage choose someone like this?

Naruto verbally responded to Hozuki Minamoto's admonition, but out of the corner of his eye, he secretly observed the other members of the team.

The tall and strong Hoshigaki Oni-zumi, holding a large sword, leaned against a pillar with his eyes closed, seemingly indifferent to the situation.

Chojuro, a blue-haired boy with a buzz cut and carrying two strange swords on his back, looked in this direction with unease, seemingly hesitant about whether to step forward to offer some advice. He appeared to be an introverted and shy person.

Meanwhile, Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki and inheritor of the Bubble Technique, whom Naruto was particularly focused on for this mission, stood alone at a slightly distance away.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Naruto could sense that the other team members, besides himself, were subtly distancing themselves from Utakata, seemingly excluding him from the group. Utakata, however, seemed oblivious, maintaining his distance from everyone and showing no intention of interacting with them.

"This guy, just like Sasuke, always has a grumpy face, it's just annoying to look at..."

Naruto muttered to himself, but then he thought, "But, a Jinchuriki? Maybe... we could actually get along?"

"It seems everyone gets along quite well."

A stern voice came from the doorway of the room.

The atmosphere in the hall paused slightly at the sudden sound. Chojuro looked in the direction of the sound, his eyes lighting up instantly, and he exclaimed excitedly in a low voice:

"It's Lord Qing!"

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to his shout, and they all turned to him. Chojuro felt a little embarrassed by their stares, his cheeks flushed slightly, and he stammered, unsure of what to say.

Fortunately, everyone's attention was quickly drawn to the newcomer, who was none other than Ao, the current Mizukage's assistant, disguised as a Rubik's Cube.

The five people, who were originally scattered in different places, quickly lined up in front of him and removed their masks in unison.

Rubik's Cube scanned the water shadow in front of him... no, it was the team he had carefully selected, and tried his best to put on an expression that was a mixture of relief and seriousness.

"From today onwards, I will be your direct superior."

His voice was steady and powerful, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

“Your upcoming tasks will be directly assigned and arranged by me. If you have any questions about the tasks, you can ask me at any time. But you must remember one thing: the tasks assigned by the village must be completed satisfactorily. That’s all I have to say. Now, you can ask any questions you may have.”

"It's... it's actually Lord Qing himself who's our commander?!"

Chojuro couldn't hide his excitement; his voice trembled slightly. He had never imagined that an "ordinary person" like himself would not only have the honor of becoming the successor of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, but also be able to carry out missions alongside a highly respected hero like Ao from Kirigakure. Deep down, a trace of self-doubt crept in:

Can an ordinary person like myself really handle such an important task?

The Rubik's Cube keenly sensed Chojuro's unease and gave him an encouraging smile:

"There is no need to belittle yourselves. Each and every one of you is an elite force personally selected by me... the Mizukage. The Mizukage and I have full confidence in your abilities and believe that you will be able to successfully complete the important task entrusted to you by the village. The village will be proud of you."

Rubik's Cube's words ignited Chojuro's passion, his cheeks flushed red, as if he had been instantly filled with energy and was ready to go through fire and water for the village at any moment.

Hozuki Minazuki appeared calmer, but her slightly bright eyes and tightly pursed lips revealed that she was also experiencing intense emotions, though she was trying hard to control them.

"Lady Terumi Mei...do you have expectations of me?" This thought kept echoing in her mind.

Hoshigaki Oni-kichi remained silent as always, standing there expressionless, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts.

Yu Gao remained indifferent, as if the entire mobilization had nothing to do with him.

After listening to this impassioned speech, Naruto's face showed a complicated expression, as if he were constipated. He couldn't help but recall the story his friend Rubik's Cube had once told him, something like... "The Toad Drawing a Big Piece of Rice"...?

Rubik's Cube slowly scanned the different expressions of the five people in front of him, silently memorizing their reactions, and then began to assign tasks in a calm tone.

"There is still one month until the daimyo officially ascends the throne. During this month, your primary responsibility is to ensure the daimyo's absolute safety."

He paused briefly, emphasizing the weight of his words.

"According to reliable intelligence, the direct line of the former daimyo is extremely dissatisfied with this succession arrangement. They seem to have spent a lot of money to hire a mercenary organization called 'Akatsuki'."

When "Xiao" was mentioned, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily, as if he was thinking of the old Deng with the vortex mask, and he couldn't help but feel speechless.

"He can't possibly come back for it..."

The Rubik's Cube tried to dispel its doubts and then spoke seriously.

"The members of this organization all wear black robes embroidered with red clouds. They are all powerful, ruthless, and extremely dangerous. The murderer who killed the former daimyo not long ago is very likely from this organization."

The Rubik's Cube naturally shifted the blame to that cheap old man, Deng, who might not even show up.

"Once encountered, we must remain highly vigilant and never underestimate the enemy."

Sensing the sudden tension among the five people, Rubik's Cube's words added an extra layer of pressure.

The five men had different expressions, some solemn, some thoughtful, but they all nodded in the end, indicating that they understood the seriousness of the mission.

Seeing this, Rubik's Cube nodded slightly and continued:

"You will be stationed in Daming Prefecture for the next month. If anything arises, please contact me through the personnel I brought. Any further questions?"

"No!" everyone answered in unison.

"very good."

The Rubik's Cube changed the subject, its tone still calm, but revealing an undeniable depth of meaning.

"However, I have another question, or rather, another instruction."

He ignored the confusion on their faces and continued speaking: