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Chapter 440: The Old Fox!
Chapter 440: The Old Fox!
At a coastal area in the Water Country.
A small boat slowly came to a halt.
This place was only a few hundred kilometers away from the Mist Village, and for an elite Jonin, it would take less than two hours to reach without considering Chakra consumption.
Thump!
Dong Ping, wearing an outer cloak, jumped off the boat with Hyuga Cangyue.
Although they could have walked on water, it would be a bit tiring, so naturally, they chose to take the boat when given the option.
Moreover, the boat was arranged by the other party, possibly to prevent Dong Ping from pulling any tricks.
After all, this meeting must remain unknown to others.
Because, astonishingly, the meeting was between the Heavenly Fortress and the upper echelons of the Mist Village, who were currently engaged in a fierce battle.
As soon as they landed, Dong Ping saw an old bald man standing on a rock, holding a serpent staff and wearing a loose, long robe.
Master Yuan!
He was also the true 'evergreen' and big shot of the Mist Village.
To be blunt, the other party's influence was no weaker than the Mizukage, and they also held a lofty position.
He was like a stronger version of Chiyo from the Sand Village.
Standing behind him were four figures.
Among them were two 'familiar' faces.
One was Kagami Mei, who, at a young age, already possessed a charming and alluring aura, and the other was Ao, wearing an eyepatch. The remaining two, judging by their auras, were most likely elite Jonin.
Dong Ping's gaze fell upon Kagami Mei.
Quasi-Kage?
The other party's strength gave him a subtle sense of threat, so they must have crossed that boundary.
Although Dong Ping knew they had strong talents, he never expected them to be this powerful.
Is having two Bloodline Limits so impressive?
Sorry, it is indeed impressive.
Because not only did Kagami Mei have innate talent, but after witnessing Dong Ping's talents and strength, her efforts and mindset were different from the original storyline.
The key was her trade with the Heavenly Fortress, which provided her with abundant resources, allowing her to prematurely enter the Quasi-Kage level.
Hyuga Cangyue, on the other hand, conveyed some messages to Dong Ping.
There were also hidden people around!
Of course, they weren't there to ambush them but to ensure their own safety.
After all, Dong Ping's achievements were too exaggerated, even the Third Mizukage died at his hands.
Meeting him without adequate preparation was asking for trouble.
The ambushers served as a warning, telling Dong Ping not to cause any trouble.
Considering this, Dong Ping left the choice of the meeting location to the other party, emphasizing that 'sincerity is the best killing technique.'
If not for this arrangement, would Master Yuan dare to meet the leader of an opposing force?
"Master Yuan, you really think highly of me, preparing such a grand 'show'!" Dong Ping said as he walked forward, mocking them.
At the same time, he was indicating that he knew of their setup but still chose to stay, fully demonstrating his sincerity.
"Facing the renowned Purifying Flame, how could an old man like me not prepare more?" Master Yuan replied, brushing off the ambush by flattering Dong Ping.
The Old Fox! Dong Ping cursed silently in his heart.
When he was a few meters away, Kagami Mei intentionally blocked Dong Ping's path.
With her current strength and the combination of two Bloodline Limits, she indeed had the ability to stall him for a moment.
Dong Ping stopped in his tracks, knowing that the other party wouldn't let him get any closer, so he spoke directly.
"What I'm about to say next concerns the life and death of the Mist Village. Are you sure you want them to know?" He glanced around as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Master Yuan considered for a moment and waved his hand at the surrounding area.
The hidden ninjas in the shadows retreated to a distance, including the four by his side.
However, Master Yuan stopped Kagami Mei.
"Mei, you stay here!"
She was his chosen successor for the next Mizukage and a protege he had personally nurtured, so naturally, she would stay at such a time.
Dong Ping and the others left before continuing, "I don't know if Master Yuan has noticed, but since the Fourth Mizukage took office, there have been significant changes compared to the past, and the Mist Village is constantly heading towards destruction under his leadership.
"He's not just making things up."
Blood Mist District! Just the name was enough to understand the current state of the Mist Village.
The Bloodline Limit families were being eradicated by the Water Shadow's ruthless blade.
While this move could solve the Mist Village's long-standing issues of internal power struggles and resource monopolies, the Water Shadow's actions were too swift and extreme.
It directly triggered fear and discontent among the various Bloodline Limit families.
If they hadn't suddenly attacked the Heavenly Fortress, an internal conflict might have erupted much earlier.
"Everything the Water Shadow does is for the sake of the village. How dare you slander him! Are you not afraid that I'll make sure you never return?" Yuan Shi's face darkened as he spoke, seemingly loyal to the Water Shadow.
However, none of the onlookers reacted, unperturbed by his sudden change in attitude.
It was clear that he was merely putting on a show, not genuinely angry.
Zero points!
Dong Ping watched the performance and immediately gave a rating.
The man was probably old, and his acting skills had deteriorated significantly due to years of not being a ninja. Anyone, even a random person, could see through his act.
That was why Terumi Mei hadn't reacted; otherwise, she would have taken action immediately.
"Enough. I know you've had your doubts, and I can now confirm that your guess is correct. The Fourth Water Shadow does have a problem!" Dong Ping didn't bother to match the other's acting skills and directly pointed this out.
The man would undoubtedly suspect the Fourth Water Shadow, as the change in behavior before and after taking office was indeed too drastic. In the Shinobi World, various methods were constantly emerging, and suspicion was a normal part of a ninja's life.
"...Do you have any evidence?" Yuan Shi asked after a moment of silence.
By asking this, he confirmed that he did indeed suspect the Fourth Water Shadow.
However, this revelation shocked Terumi Mei, who was standing beside him.
She never expected that Yuan Shi, the village's pillar and Elder, would suspect the Water Shadow.
Dong Ping couldn't read minds, or else he would have told Terumi Mei that even without his presence, she would have doubted the Water Shadow and even replaced him to become the Water Shadow herself.
It was only because of Dong Ping's influence on the Heavenly Fortress that Terumi Mei's path differed from what it could have been, and so she didn't have the slightest suspicion of the Water Shadow, at most thinking his methods were a little too cruel.
"Of course, I have evidence, but don't you think you should show some 'sincerity' first?" Dong Ping didn't respond directly but indicated that he wanted a reward first.
To be honest, the biggest reward he sought was the internal chaos of the Mist Village; that was his true goal.
As for other things?
After conquering the Mist Village, the entire village would be his, and there would be nothing he couldn't obtain.
However, if he didn't show some greed, this old fox, Yuan Shi, would definitely suspect that he had other motives.
"Sincerity... What do you want?" Yuan Shi pondered for a moment, thinking that it was appropriate to pay a price for the evidence. Even if it meant ordering the front-line army to retreat, he was willing.
After all, he didn't believe the Mist Ninjas could truly defeat Konoha. Using the withdrawal of troops as a bargaining chip wasn't a bad idea.
Unfortunately, he didn't know that Dong Ping's appetite far exceeded his imagination.
The Mist Village! Even the entire Water Country was what Dong Ping truly desired.
Once he obtained this territory, isolated in the vast ocean, Dong Ping would have a massive stronghold.
Especially the Mist Village's 'Blood Mist District' strategy, which was right up his alley.
With this, the other major ninja villages would have almost zero understanding of the Mist Village, making his actions all the more convenient.
By the time they realized what was happening in the Mist Village, it might be too late.
"I want to know which other forces are involved in this Mist Ninja attack." Dong Ping revealed what he wanted.
Although this was just a smokescreen, it was indeed something he desired.
"Agreed!" Yuan Shi nodded without hesitation.
He had no qualms about betraying these people and was even eager to do so.
(End of Chapter)
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