"Has everything been delivered?" The Land of Water Daimyo said with a stern face and a serious expression. "Our time is very tight. We must act quickly. Otherwise, once Kiri selects the Fifth Mizukage, the Land of Water will be in trouble."
Now, Kiri was leaderless and its strength greatly reduced. This was the perfect time to wipe them out in one fell swoop. If they missed this opportunity, it would be even more difficult to destroy Kiri later!
"The armor, ninja swords, ninja tools, and food have all been delivered." A somewhat fat minister stepped forward, his face showing helplessness. "And, as required by the Land of Whirlpools, we have also purchased a batch of Infinite Gloves."
This was simply taking advantage of their situation!
Who didn't know now that those Infinite Gloves were junk?
High chakra consumption, low power, expensive price, prone to malfunctions. Their usefulness was minimal. Some people didn't even dare to use them. After all, battle could change in an instant. Who knew what would happen the next second? If one's ninja tool malfunctioned for no reason...
There was no hope!
They could only wait for their teammates to collect their bodies!
As for the phrase 'unconditional return for无故 damage', he completely ignored it. If the person was already dead, how could they return it?
Moreover, the Land of Whirlpools was no longer the small, easily bullied country it once was. If they angered the other side by returning the goods, leading to a declaration of war, what then?
The Land of Water simply could not win!
The minister cursed indignantly in his heart...
It was simply a case of the big store bullying the customer!
However...
"It does not matter. The most important thing now is speed!" The Daimyo waved his hand, speaking seriously. "Only this way can we possibly destroy Kiri." He pondered for a moment. "How are the talks with the various clans within Kiri going now? As long as they leave Kiri, the Land of Water will definitely not hold them responsible anymore."
"We are already working on it." The minister nodded and said. "Except for the Kaguya Clan, who agreed to cooperate with us, the other clans have all refused. But..." He hesitated. "The Kaguya Clan demands that after Kiri is destroyed, the Daimyo's court must give them a town as a place to live and prosper. They also demand that the Daimyo's court must not interfere with any of their actions within the town!"
"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, the Daimyo clenched his fist, frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Agree to them. The most important thing for the Land of Water right now is time. There's no need to stall with them here." A cold smile appeared on his lips. "As for the town..."
Hmph!
A mere bloodline limit clan, what right did they have to negotiate with the Land of Water later?
"Yes!" Hearing the Daimyo's words, the minister narrowed his eyes and nodded understandingly. "I will tell them later that the Daimyo has agreed to your requ..."
Before he could finish his sentence...
"It's bad, Daimyo-sama!" A samurai in armor ran in panicked. "Something big... big has happened at Kiri." His hands trembling, he presented a piece of paper to the Daimyo. "This is the intelligence that just came in!"
"What is it?" Seeing the samurai's expression, the Daimyo's heart sank. He grabbed the intelligence paper, looked down at it, and soon his face turned even more livid. He slammed the paper onto the table and roared, "Damn it!!!"
His cold eyes swept over the ministers below, and a wave of bleakness washed over him...
"We are too late. Kiri has..."
He clutched his chest and took a deep breath...
"Already selected the Fifth Mizukage!"
...
"The Kaguya Clan..." A woman with jade-green eyes and long, brown, cross-shaped curly hair, her right eye covered by her hair, looked at the intelligence in her hand. A bitter smile appeared on her face as she shook her head and murmured. "It has truly been an eventful period."
Originally, she did not want to take on this mess that was Kiri. But now, if she didn't, Kiri would face destruction. So, under the pleas of many, she had no choice but to put on the hat of the Fifth Mizukage!
She sighed...
"Imprison the Kaguya clansmen who participated in the rebellion. Forbid the remaining Kaguya clansmen from leaving their clan grounds. Also, blockade the Kaguya clan's territory, awaiting judgment."
"Mizukage-sama, this..." A masked Anbu ninja beside her hesitated and said. "Isn't this too merciful?"
The Mizukage's words meant only the ringleaders would be punished, the rest would be re-educated...
According to the rules of the ninja world, traitors must be executed along with their entire families. This was to prevent survivors from harboring deep hatred, which could become an unstable factor for the village in the future.
"Others who hear about this will surely..."
"It is fine!" Mei Terumī shook her head, rubbed her temples, sighed, and said with a helpless expression. "The others were unaware. There is no need for them to be implicated for no reason. Moreover..."
She wore a bitter smile...
"The ninja of Kiri have suffered heavy casualties in the previous wars. There are not many ninja left."
Even the Yuki Clan had migrated to the Land of Whirlpools. If the Kaguya Clan were also exterminated, Kiri's strength would be greatly weakened. How would they survive the approaching disaster then?
Mei Terumī stood up and looked at the Anbu ninja...
"Now is an important time of change in the ninja world. Everyone is waiting, waiting for that glimmer of dawn to appear. Kiri is no exception. Therefore, there is no need for excessive killing now!"
"Yes!" Hearing the Fifth Mizukage's words, the Anbu ninja's eyes sharpened, and he nodded. "I will go make the arrangements now!"
Truly, she was the Fifth Mizukage chosen by everyone!
Powerful strength, a merciful heart...
The Anbu ninja was now convinced that the Fifth Mizukage would definitely lead Kiri out of its.
...
"Lord Danzo, are we really cooperating with the Daimyo's court?" A Root ninja dressed in black, his face full of worry, looked at Shimura Danzo sitting imposingly on the large chair before him. Danzo's right eye was bandaged, his expression cold. The Root ninja hesitated and said, "After all, Konoha is ultimately..."
Our home!
"Shut up." Danzo looked at him coldly and said flatly. "A ninja only needs to obey orders."
He swept his gaze over the group of ninja who had chosen to follow him even in his difficult times...
"If anyone still questions my orders from now on..."
His cane slammed hard on the floor...
"I will personally take your lives!!!"
"Yes!" All the Root ninja trembled inwardly upon hearing this and quickly bowed their heads, speaking respectfully. "We will definitely follow Lord Danzo always."
"All of you, dismissed!" Danzo nodded with satisfaction, his face still expressionless. "Carry out the tasks I have given you properly."
As soon as his words fell...
"Swish! Swish!"
All the ninja disappeared from the spot, leaving only Shimura Danzo alone sitting high on his chair, his gaze profound, staring quietly ahead...
Before long...
"Come out!"
His hands gripping his cane tightly, his tone calm...
"I know you have arrived."
As soon as the words fell...
"As expected of Advisor Danzo..."
A gentle voice came over...
"I just arrived, and I didn't expect Advisor Danzo to have already detected me."
However...
"Thud!" Shimura Danzo knocked his cane hard on the floor, still looking expressionlessly at the figure that had revealed itself. He said calmly, "I have accomplished everything you asked me to do."
His eyes narrowed, and he fell silent for a moment...
"What about what you promised me?"
"The Fourth Hokage—Namikaze Minato!!!"