Chapter 162: Descent into Hell
"Don't waste time talking to him, kill him quickly!"
Having subdued Kuriarare Kushimaru, Koshino held a kunai, ready to take Kushimaru's life. However, a few words suddenly uttered by Kushimaru made Koshino furrow his brows and fall into silence.
During Koshino's moment of silence, it was Genma Shiranui who understood the situation with the Mist Ninja better.
Seeing Koshino hesitating, Genma immediately reminded him, hoping Koshino would quickly kill Kushimaru and not waste time talking to him.
But having faced the Mist Ninja so many times, how could Koshino not understand their nature?
Just as Genma said, each Mist Ninja is insidious and cunning. Take the first few Mist Ninja Jōnin Koshino fought; almost every one of them had mastered the art of playing dead to a "master" level, going to great lengths to survive and plan for a comeback.
And Kuriarare Kushimaru, a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, was even more exceptional among them.
Since ordinary ninjas could use tactics like playing dead and feigning surrender so skillfully, Koshino knew that dragging things out with Kushimaru would only play into his hands.
At this moment, despite Kushimaru's severe injuries making a comeback difficult, giving someone like him an opportunity could leave future troubles.
So when Genma Shiranui reminded him, a glint of determination flashed in Koshino's hesitant eyes, and he prepared to bring down the kunai in his hand.
However, just as the sharp kunai was about to pierce Kushimaru's throat, something unexpected happened. Kuriarare Kushimaru was about to reveal a secret mission that Koshino couldn't ignore!
"Wait, little brat from Konoha!"
"Don't you want to know what our Mizukage's ultimate plan is?"
"Ultimate plan?"
As soon as Kuriarare Kushimaru finished speaking, Koshino's hand holding the kunai trembled slightly, and it didn't land on Kushimaru's throat.
While gripping the kunai tightly, pondering over Kushimaru's words about the ultimate plan, Koshino took a deep breath and thought to himself: "Mizukage? Hmph, it's really just Madara hiding behind the Mist Village!"
"Back during the 'Bloody Mist' period when Namikaze Minato lost control, Madara was always manipulating the renowned Fourth Mizukage, keeping an eye on the ninja world. Now, under Madara's control, the Fourth Mizukage's loss of control is preparing to reform the 'Bloody Mist' plan, isn't it only under internal pressure from within the Mist Village?"
"This time, in the conflict between Konoha and the Mist, others might not know what Madara is planning, but as a transmigrator, how could I not know?"
"One goal is to use Rin, the Isobu Jinchuriki, to release Isobu within Konoha Village to weaken its forces. Another purpose, Madara is likely plotting for Obito Uchiha's path to 'darkness'!"
"As for what you members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist know, compared to me, it's just trivial!"
"After all, besides the future Zabuza Momochi and Kisame Hoshigaki, perhaps only the relatively clever Fuguki Suikazan could discern the secrets Madara hides behind the Mist Village!"
"But..."
Thinking to himself, Koshino looked at Kuriarare Kushimaru beneath him, whose life was in his hands, and let out a cold snort.
"But, the exact location of Rin, this information is probably only known by the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen sent by Madara!"
"So, Kushimaru does have some value!"
"If I can learn Rin's whereabouts from him, then I've truly gained something!"
With a cold snort, his furrowed brows relaxed, and Koshino looked disdainfully at Kushimaru in front of him, speaking coldly: "Kuriarare Kushimaru, I didn't expect someone known as 'Ruthless' to be so afraid of death!"
"Fine!"
"As long as you truthfully reveal the Mizukage's plan, I, as a member of the Anbu, can decide to spare you!"
"But if you utter even a single lie, don't blame me for turning hostile!"
"Swish! Swish!"
Koshino's voice echoed in Kuriarare Kushimaru's ears, and Kushimaru was secretly pleased, thinking his scheme had succeeded.
Just as Kushimaru's lips curled into a triumphant smile, the kunai in Koshino's hand swiftly descended, severing the tendons in Kushimaru's hands and feet!
In that instant, Kuriarare Kushimaru was stunned.
He had not anticipated that Koshino would be so cautious and, moreover, so ruthless!
In the information circulating within the ninja world, aside from the Mist Ninja being notorious for their brutality, the Leaf's gentle approach was most renowned!
Especially after Namikaze Minato succeeded Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Leaf had virtually no incidents of prisoner abuse.
Now, with Koshino in control of the situation, he still chose to sever Kushimaru's tendons out of caution. How could Kushimaru not be shocked?
But being shocked was of no use!
Facing Koshino's cold gaze, Kushimaru realized he had encountered a formidable opponent!
From Koshino's icy stare, Kushimaru understood that Koshino, like the Mist Ninjas, was someone who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Thus, under Koshino's silent watch, Kushimaru dared not use lies to buy himself time. Instead, he gritted his teeth and said, "Hiss! The Leaf brats are really something now, showing a bit of our Mist Ninja style. You should really join our Mist Village!"
"Alright, alright, enough with the nonsense!"
"Kid, as long as you spare my life, I can tell you not only about the Mizukage's ultimate plan but also give you the sewing needle!"
"Ow! Don't step, don't step, I'll talk now!"
Seeing Kushimaru start to ramble, Koshino stomped hard on Kushimaru's wound, causing him to gasp in pain.
Under Koshino's harsh interrogation, Kushimaru finally stopped talking nonsense.
Then, as the eyes of Koshino, Might Guy, and others focused on him, Kuriarare Kushimaru slowly said, "Leaf brats, even if you defeat our Mist Ninja forces, you can't truly win the war against us! According to the Mizukage's ultimate plan, when your Leaf forces defeat our Mist Ninja forces, the Mizukage's plan will have already been quietly completed!"
"As Leaf ninjas, you should know about Minato's pawn, the girl named Rin, right?"
"Heh heh heh! That's right!"
"That Rin wants to seize our Mist Village's Isobu, doesn't she? Your Minato thinks his plan is clever, doesn't he?"
"He's a fool!"
"The Mizukage ordered us to fight so that Rin could smoothly return to your Leaf Village and release the Isobu inside her! Imagine Isobu rampaging in your Leaf Village, what a beautiful scene that would be!"
"And Leaf brats, don't think you can report this and have Nara Shikaku, the so-called Leaf brain, come up with a plan to rescue Rin!"
"Because..."
"While your Leaf ninjas focused on us, we had already used the Mizukage's secret clone technique to escort the girl named Rin into the Leaf Village!"
"You've already lost!"
"Heh heh heh! Hahaha!"
With that, Kushimaru's arrogant, cold laughter echoed once more in the dense forest.
As Kushimaru finished speaking, not only Koshino but also Might Guy, Genma Shiranui, and Ebisu felt as if they had descended into hell! Especially Koshino, who trembled uncontrollably as he listened to Kuriarare Kushimaru's plan.
At that moment, Koshino suddenly regretted not discussing with Shikaku about the Mist Ninja Seven's special clone technique, which could create clones almost identical to the original to carry out secret missions.
Why hadn't he thoroughly investigated whether Rin was truly hidden in the Mist Ninja's main camp?
But at this point, regret was useless! So, to weaken the Mist Ninja's forces, especially those escorting Rin, Koshino once again gripped his kunai tightly, preparing to break his word and take,Kushimaru's life, first dealing with the clone used to escort Rin.
However, what Koshino hadn't anticipated was that just as he was about to take Kushimaru's life, a sudden change occurred!
Almost at the moment when Koshino's kunai was just half an inch away from piercing Kuriarare Kushimaru's throat, a shadow suddenly appeared behind Koshino!
"Damn it!"
"Why are you so late? Didn't you see my tendons have been severed?"
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