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Chapter 203: Danzo is Truly Brave, He Really Steps Up When Needed!
Chapter 203: Danzo is Truly Brave, He Really Steps Up When Needed!
Rustle!
A small coral island, less than two kilometers in diameter, located near the Land of Water.
The Mizukage brought four members of the Shadow Guard Team to this place.
They came for an important piece of intelligence!
The last time they managed to lure out the main forces of the two great clans, Uchiha and Hyuga, it was due to the assistance of this intelligence. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to succeed.
Subsequent intelligence also proved to be reliable.
So when the other party indicated they had an extremely important piece of intelligence to trade, the Third Mizukage did not hesitate to bring the Shadow Guard Team.
After all, the intelligence was too important, and even if it meant taking some risks, he would not waver.
"The time has come, Lord Mizukage!"
A member of the Shadow Guard Team whispered a reminder.
"Um," the Third Mizukage nodded slightly, glancing around, "It seems—"
He didn't finish his sentence as his gaze shifted forward.
A figure in black combat gear, wearing a mask, emerged from the sea on the other side of the island and walked over.
"Be on guard!"
The four members of the Shadow Guard Team immediately became more alert.
"Let him come over!"
The Third Mizukage waved his hand, signaling to allow the figure to approach.
It wasn't too far from the Hidden Mist Village, and with the sea environment, he didn't believe the other party would dare to play any tricks.
"Lord Mizukage, if you don't want this intelligence, you can refuse the transaction!"
The mysterious figure stopped a dozen meters away, his tone somewhat unfriendly, clearly displeased by the presence of the four Shadow Guard Team members.
"I came to show sincerity!" The Third Mizukage wouldn't be swayed, directly asking, "What's the intelligence?"
They were in a purely transactional relationship, so there was no need for pleasantries.
"Please remember your promise, Lord Mizukage, to make Konoha taste our Sunflame Village's hatred!"
The mysterious figure clenched his teeth, reminding him.
Sunflame Village!
This was the identity he claimed.
It was also the force that had caused a lot of commotion in Konoha.
"The sincerity of the Hidden Mist Village should be evident to you!"
The Third Mizukage was unmoved by the other party's emotional appeal and coldly pointed out the facts.
Breaking through defenses, slaughtering the two great clans of Konoha, and now mounting a fierce attack on Konoha's newly established second line of defense—no one was more committed to dealing with Konoha than the Mist Shinobi.
Under Madara's genjutsu suggestion, the Third Mizukage wouldn't slack off in the matter of dealing with Konoha.
"Here!"
The mysterious figure threw a scroll.
Snap!
A member of the Shadow Guard Team caught the scroll in mid-air.
Such an item of unknown origin would never be allowed to touch their Mizukage.
After a thorough inspection, the Shadow Guard Team member confirmed there were no issues and handed the scroll to the Mizukage.
The Third Mizukage slowly unrolled the scroll.
It contained Konoha's defense map, support plans, marching routes, and more.
With this information, the stalemate at the front lines would soon be broken, and the Mist Shinobi Army could advance and attack Konoha Village.
Even if they didn't actually reach it, just the threat would prompt the other major shinobi villages to accelerate their attacks to avoid the Mist Village taking all the spoils of war.
In dealing with Konoha, the four major shinobi villages had a high level of coordination.
Why let such a well-endowed opponent strengthen itself during the Great Shinobi War when they could weaken them?
However, the Third Mizukage noticed something amiss out of the corner of his eye.
The text and some patterns on the scroll suddenly 'came to life' and began to entwine around him.
"Bestial Seal: Seal!"
The mysterious figure, standing a dozen meters away, abruptly formed hand seals.
"Damn!"
"Protect Lord Mizukage!"
"Kill him!"
...
The four Shadow Guard Team members rushed forward.
Their strength was at least that of special jonin, and they were absolutely loyal to the Third Mizukage, so they immediately tried to interrupt the other party.
Thud, thud!
The Shadow Guard Team members who rushed forward were riddled with kunai from both sides.
A group of masked figures, hidden under camouflage cloths, emerged from the ground on either side of the mysterious figure.
It turned out these people had been lying in wait on the island for a long time, which was why they weren't detected during the inspection.
In total, there were twelve of them.
The Third Mizukage sneered.
"You don't think a few of you can keep me here, do you?"
His body was entangled by ink-formed runes, temporarily unable to free himself, but he was not the least bit afraid.
The signal had already been sent, and the Mist Village's Anbu would arrive soon.
With his strength, he was confident he could hold out until then, regardless of the number of opponents.
"Of course, it's not just us!"
The mysterious figure slightly moved to the side, making room for the C-spot.
Tap, tap!
The sound of a cane tapping echoed.
A figure with the right half of his body entirely wrapped in bandages (with a prosthetic leg) and a cold aura slowly emerged.
Danzo!
He had personally orchestrated this grand operation; how could he not show his face?
He had to claim the greatest credit to have enough confidence in the competition for the Hokage position.
It could only be said that to become Hokage and make Konoha great again, he was willing to go all out.
He personally led the Root Shinobi on this enemy luring mission, showing his sincerity.
Bang, bang!!
Several signal flares shot up into the sky from Danzo's hand.
"Since I am here, Third Mizukage, you have no way to escape!"
Despite Danzo's weak strength, his presence firmly suppressed the other party. If one didn't know better, they might think he was the one with the advantage.
Control!
It could only be said that as the 'Shadow of the Shinobi,' he didn't lack in presence.
"So, this was all your Konoha's conspiracy, quite a grand scheme!"
The Third Mizukage seemed to have figured it out, realizing that the intelligence provided to him was a trap.
"What grand scheme?"
A lazy, teasing voice echoed from above the island.
Whoosh!
A figure covered in a thin white flame, radiating intense heat, descended from the sky like the sun.
Step, step!
After landing, Tang Ping looked at the Third Mizukage, who was bound by ink.
A very familiar secret technique.
Bestial Seal!
It was also a Root Shinobi secret technique that Sai would later possess in Team 7.
He didn't expect to see it today.
Although the sealing ability wasn't impressive to him, its versatility was excellent, not just for sealing.
"Time is running out!"
Danzo whispered, interrupting their exchange, fearing his previous actions would be exposed.
Even though he wished he could stab Tang Ping, he had to hold back.
This opportunity to assassinate the Mizukage would be lost if he missed it.
"I know!"
Tang Ping's aura rapidly intensified, the Flame Pattern on his forehead glowing brightly.
He had entered Sage Mode in advance.
Since he had preparation time this time, he didn't need to use the hot spring. However, it took him a few minutes to gather enough natural energy.
Overall, he was becoming increasingly proficient in Sage Mode.
Although he was far from the First Hokage, who could enter it with a simple clap of his hands, he was definitely far superior to Jiraiya.
Jiraiya took more than five minutes to enter Sage Mode, even after years of practice, which was slower than him now.
"Flame Finger!"
Tang Ping didn't hesitate for a moment.
Since he had decided to take the mission to eliminate the Third Mizukage, he wouldn't waver.
Swoosh!
A sharp whistling sound pierced the air.
The Third Mizukage's body turned into seawater when hit, and he emerged from the nearby water.
"Uchiha Douhei, today I will show you what it means to be a Kage!"
The Third Mizukage had no intention of escaping.
The island was already surrounded by a Barrier World.
The Root Shinobi didn't participate in the fight but were maintaining the barrier at the island's edge.
"Twelve-lanternate-array!"
A Barrier World that Tang Ping was extremely unfamiliar with.
However, he wasn't worried.
Danzo was also there!
Perhaps understanding Tang Ping's concerns, Danzo didn't leave the barrier.
If he left, Tang Ping would follow.
The Shinobi World was too dangerous, and he didn't want to be tricked, so it was better to be cautious.
"Is that so? It seems today we will not only determine the winner but also the survivor!"
Tang Ping's eyes burned with battle spirit.
The opportunity to directly kill a Kage was indeed exciting.
Even with help, it was still thrilling.
Boom!
Yamakai Koji, wearing his power armor, descended from the sky, landing heavily on the ground.
As for the others?
They were with Hyuga Cangyue, standing guard outside the barrier as backup.
If time ran out, they would even have to block the reinforcements from the Mist Shadow Guard.
In other words,
Inside the barrier, the Mist Shinobi side had the Third Mizukage, while the Konoha side had only Danzo, Tang Ping, and Yamakai Koji.
Colosseum!
The barrier could be called that now. Only one side would leave alive.
No death... no rest!
(End of Chapter)
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