Chapter 530: Descending Justice!
Chapter 530: Descending Justice!
"Water Style: Water Wall Barrier!"
A female voice rang out, and just as a Root Division ninja was about to strike with his sword, he suddenly found himself swept away by a surge of water.
Whoosh!
A large amount of water appeared out of thin air, forming a high-speed, arc-shaped water barrier behind the group.
Facing this unexpected change, both Root and the ANBU retreated cautiously, avoiding being targeted by the newcomers.
When the water dispersed, a new group had appeared on the scene.
Their numbers were only a few hundred, perhaps even fewer than the Konoha forces.
The leader among them did not wear a forehead protector, as her appearance was proof enough of her identity.
With pine-like reddish-brown crossed long hair, emerald green eyes, and a charming face, she wore a blue strapless dress with a white belt around her waist.
Kagumi Mei! She had another identity.
The Fifth Mizukage!
Her status was on par with that of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
To her left stood Ao, wearing an eyepatch, and Chojiro, a younger man with an eyepatch and carrying a strange long sword.
Along with the Mist ANBU and powerful individuals, they exuded an extraordinary aura.
They didn't bother to conceal their identities! They wore their forehead protectors as if unafraid of exposing their affiliation with the Mist Village.
The Root Division and the ANBU naturally recognized these individuals, so they didn't rush to attack and instead cleared a path for Danzo to step forward and negotiate.
Danzo strode forward as if his leg had never been broken.
However, this was quite normal.
For a ninja, especially a powerful one, physical disabilities were not insurmountable, and at most, they would only have some impact.
In the past, Hyuga Cangyue had used a 'prosthetic leg' to disguise herself as a regular ninja and carry out missions without anyone suspecting a thing.
So, when Danzo appeared like this, no one would suspect that his leg had healed, but rather, they would think he had found a way to temporarily compensate for this flaw.
"Fifth Mizukage, do you intend to go to war with us, Konoha, and not worry about returning to the Mist Village?" Danzo asked bluntly.
Externally, he was indeed a 'martial arts faction' leader, and despite repeated defeats, his tough attitude remained unchanged.
After all, his mouth was his strongest weapon, and no matter how badly he lost on the battlefield, it didn't mean he would back down verbally.
There was no other choice; with the backing of Konoha, the strongest ninja village (pre-Third Shinobi World War), he had every reason to be confident.
"Oh, since when did you become the Fifth Hokage, Danzo? Are you now authorized to make war decisions on Konoha's behalf?" Kagumi Mei replied nonchalantly, her aura fully unleashed as if she didn't care about Danzo at all.
This mission offered substantial contribution points, so she was highly invested.
Regarding Danzo, the 'Darkness of the Ninja,' she truly looked down upon him.
He was someone who only knew how to fight within the village and used underhanded means. She even felt ashamed to be associated with the Third Hokage.
After all, his every move was monitored by the major ninja villages, and his remarkable political maneuvering and indecisive personality were well-known among the village leaders.
So, even though her side had slightly fewer numbers and they were in the Land of Fire, not far from Konoha, she showed no fear.
"You... How dare you Mist ninjas interfere in Konoha's affairs? Don't you fear Konoha?" Danzo asked, barely containing his anger.
The other party was, after all, the Mizukage, and her status undoubtedly outranked his own. Before a full-scale war broke out, it was only proper to follow some rules.
Although Danzo was known for breaking rules, he still operated in the shadows, and this was a different matter in public.
"Interfere?" Kagumi Mei's beautiful and mature face showed a look of 'grievance' as she said, "I'm just here to pick up the villagers. I have no intention of interfering in Konoha's affairs!"
Her implication was that the escaped Uchiha had become villagers of the Mist Village, which was why she, as the Mizukage, had come to retrieve them.
"I see. So, the Mist Village is the mastermind behind this incident?" Danzo asked, his anger turning into a mocking smile.
At that moment, Danzo realized that the Mist ninjas had intervened in the night of the Uchiha clan's annihilation, which explained the numerous unexpected events.
Even the explosion the night before, and the manipulation of Uchiha Fuyuki, were all their doing, allowing them to capture a large number of Uchiha.
With the addition of such a powerful ninja clan as the Uchiha, it was undoubtedly good news for the greatly weakened Mist Village.
(End of Chapter)The three great Shinobi clans have now completely faded, and the other clans have suffered heavy losses.
It can be said that the entire Mist Ninja suffered more terrible losses under the rule of the Byakugan Wolf than in any Shinobi World War.
However, this also gave Tang Ping and his group a huge advantage.
Without so many ninja clans, ruling became incredibly easy.
If we were to compare the Mist Village to a person, then the Byakugan Wolf would be a sharp blade, cutting off all the previous tumors. Although this would make one extremely weak, as long as they get through this weak period, they can recover their health.
Now, as the Mist Village quickly recovers, it is the perfect time for replenishment. With the Uchiha feast before them, it's only natural to devour it in one bite.
Therefore, it's no surprise that the Mist Ninjas are taking the blame, as they have both the capability and the motive.
At most, there might be suspicions about how they obtained the Uchiha's information.
"Elder Danzo, don't talk nonsense. The Uchiha Clan's destruction last night had nothing to do with us in the Mist Village. The traitor, Uchiha Ketsu, was the one who took action, not us!"
Kagumi stared at Danzo with scorn.
Although she called Uchiha Ketsu a 'murderer' with her words, her eyes clearly showed disdain for the Konoha higher-ups.
Because while the Konoha higher-ups' actions could deceive others, they couldn't fool the Mist Ninjas who had already laid their plans.
"Hmph, who knows if Uchiha Ketsu is one of your people. It seems that to obtain these people, you're willing to collaborate with Uchiha Ketsu and destroy the Uchiha Clan!"
A cold light flashed in Danzo's eyes, and he suddenly pinned the blame on the Mist Ninjas.
And this blame was something the Mist Ninjas couldn't easily shake off.
Because the Mist Ninjas' appearance in the Land of Fire, and their taking charge of the Uchiha, was the best evidence.
How brilliant!
With this, Konoha could take the opportunity to shift the blame onto the Mist Ninjas.
Originally, they were troubled about how to explain last night's events to the villagers and the other clans.
Now, they no longer had to worry.
With the appearance of the Mist Ninjas, they could simply shift the blame onto them.
And the other party had no way to refute it.
After all, they did appear in the Land of Fire and took away the Uchiha who had escaped the village.
So, despite Danzo's apparent anger, he was actually laughing inside.
"It seems that Konoha is preparing to 'dump' the responsibility of the Uchiha Clan's destruction onto us, the Mist Ninjas?"
Kagumi instantly saw through Danzo's plan.
Not only was she incredibly powerful, but her intelligence and emotional intelligence were also not to be underestimated. She was a true 'hexagon warrior', the kind with no weaknesses in any area.
So, her rise to the Fifth Mizukage was not just due to the support of the Yuan Shi, but also the recognition of all the Mist Ninjas.
Even the big shot, Chanjing, who had the support of the Heavenly Castle, had no objections.
This operation required his personal involvement because, with Kagumi in the new Mist Village, those guys wouldn't dare to cause trouble.
It was also an opportunity for her to make a significant contribution.
After all, there was something Kagumi dreamed of obtaining, so she naturally wouldn't allow the mission to fail.
"The facts are clear, how dare you deny them. Today, you, the Fifth Mizukage, will die here!"
After shifting the blame, Danzo prepared to make a big move.
To kill the Mizukage!
If successful, it would be a great achievement, greatly aiding his future ascension to the Hokage position. So, he was truly prepared to go all out.
On the battlefield or elsewhere, Danzo wouldn't have been so bold.
But this was the Land of Fire, and not far from Konoha.
He had already sent a distress signal, and as long as he held on for a while, reinforcements would arrive.
With this assurance, he was willing to take the risk.
After all, she was just a little girl, and her strength was probably not that impressive. Facing his Root Division, she would have no chance of blocking them.
It could be said that Kagumi was underestimated due to her age.
But that was understandable.
Indeed, her age wasn't that advanced, similar to Kakashi and Asama. At this age, being a Jonin would already make one a super genius.
Not everyone could be a monster like Tang Ping or an overpowered player like the Uchiha.
"Eliminate these Mist Ninjas!"
Danzo suddenly made his move.
At this moment, he didn't even care about the Uchiha.
Compared to them, the Mizukage's value was even greater.
(End)
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