However, Kirigakure would definitely be reluctant to give up a genius Shinobi like Hozuki Mangetsu. Moreover, as an excellent warehouse manager, if Hozuki Mangetsu were to take all seven Ninja Blades with him, Kirigakure would be left with nothing.
There's nothing I can do. It's all your fault for not supporting me Mei Terumi Hokage. Genji is just a big-breasted, brainless woman. I don't know what that bastard Genji saw in her.
The Kirigakure did not gain any benefit from the previous Shinobi World Wars. In that year Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, died in battle at Iwagakure. At that time, the Hozuki Clan suffered an unprecedented blow, and this scene is still remembered by the Hozuki Clan to this day. This is something that Hozuki Mangetsu will never forget.
At that moment, he thought that if he could become the Mizukage, he must win everything. Now, the opportunity to become the Mizukage was right in front of him, and Hozuki Mangetsu had to consider whether this might be his only chance in this lifetime.
He believed that Kirigakure had played a crucial role in Karatachi Yagura's recovery from the shadow of the Fourth Shinobi World War, but that it was our duty to rebuild Kirigakure's former glory.
However, the current situation of Kirigakure is worrying. That old man, Genji, is interfering in village affairs at will because of his seniority. Even Karatachi Yagura has to ask Genji for his opinion, which makes Hozuki Mangetsu very unhappy. Does the dignified Mizukage have no say at all?
What's even more infuriating is that the old man keeps promoting his cronies everywhere. Mei Terumi, Qing, aren't they all from Genji's faction?
He thought his ancestors had once been wealthy, but no matter what he did, he could never enter the power center of Kirigakure, even though the Hozuki Clan were the founding members of the village.
Hozuki Mangetsu is very dissatisfied with this policy of suppressing families with Kekkei Genkai, but Hozuki Mangetsu is currently powerless to stop it.
"Thinking about it now, it seems there are others in the village who share the same dissatisfaction with the village." Hozuki Mangetsu was unaware that the suppression of Kekkei Genkai families would become even more severe after Obito came to power. Right now, it was just a conflict between people within Kirigakure. Once Obito came to power, he wouldn't care about such things anymore; he wished the entire Kirigakure would disappear into the annals of history.
"Zabuza, that guy's not very strong and he's too stubborn." Hozuki Mangetsu pondered who was worth recruiting.
"Ringo Ameyuri is quite strong, but she's not very bright," Hozuki Mangetsu said with a headache.
Ringo Ameyuri like a little kid, Hozuki Mangetsu is very worried that she might be tricked away with a lollipop.
Compared to this, Zabuza's brain doesn't seem that bad.
"Kisame Hoshigaki, this guy is worth trying to win over."
The only person Hozuki Mangetsu should be wary of is Kisame Hoshigaki. This guy is incredibly powerful, and if he could be recruited, he would definitely be a great asset.
At this moment, Obito is unaware that someone is plotting against his future subordinates. As Obito Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki is extremely loyal to Obito Uchiha.
It must be said that Hozuki Mangetsu had a good eye; the people he selected were all top figures in Kirigakure in the future, and their strength absolutely crushed their peers (Kirigakure's peers).
Look at the taste of the future Fifth Mizukage, Chōjūrō, Ao—what kind of trash are they? Mei Terumi, besides her big breasts, isn't big in any other part, especially her cerebellum.
Hearing that the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure had a major mission against Konoha, Hozuki Mangetsu felt it necessary to reveal some information. However, he wasn't particularly familiar with the people of Konoha, and the consequences of being discovered would outweigh the gains.
By the way, that Obito Uchiha should be a rather important figure in Konoha. If I just reveal a little bit of information about Kirigakure, Konoha will probably be on guard.
"Suikazan Fuguki, you old bastard, don't blame me. It's your own fault for always secretly selling village information." Hozuki Mangetsu revealed an evil smile.
[Hozuki Mangetsu: Obito Uchiha, are your teammates strong? I wonder if you'd be interested in a match with me.]
Obito was completely confused by Hozuki Mangetsu's words. "Brother, are we that close? Why would you suddenly challenge Kakashi to a duel?"
"Obito, are you familiar with this Hozuki Mangetsu?" Kakashi asked.
"I don't know," Obito said innocently.
Hozuki Mangetsu couldn't understand why the Inventory System didn't invent a private chat function, making him feel like a thief.
[Hozuki Mangetsu: It's nothing, I just wanted to find some time to visit you in Konoha. Our duel last time is still unresolved.]
[Obito: What kind of competition is this? It's so weird.]
Obito was confused by Hozuki Mangetsu's series of words. "We've only met twice, haven't we? The first time was when Kakashi defeated you for me, and the second time was when I teamed up with Yugito Nii to defeat you. How come you're saying that there was no clear winner?"
Forget it, if I can't figure it out, I won't think about it anymore. Today, I'm celebrating Kakashi's ascension to the Kage Level power rankings in the Jonin world, so I'll personally treat everyone to a meal.
Tonight, all of Kakashi's expenses were paid by Obito. Speaking of which, is today his death anniversary? I remember seeing on the inventory screen that I sent it.
It doesn't matter. It's a matter for the future anyway. It's not like Kakashi and Rin are in trouble. That's just the kind of person Obito is. Even knowing that he will sacrifice himself in the near future, he is not too upset. He is already much stronger than he was in his past self.
Judging by the age, this might be something that happens in the near future, but it's uncertain whether things will proceed as planned.
Mahiru, Kakkō, Taiseki: Don't come any closer!
Here in Kirigakure.
"Could it be that he didn't understand what I was thinking?" Hozuki Mangetsu muttered to himself.
"Forget it, I've heard that most of the Uchiha Clan are elite Shinobi. You should understand what I just said, given all the contradictions."
If Obito knew about Hozuki Mangetsu, he would definitely give him a good scolding. "You're trying to communicate with me telepathically from here? Who knows what you're babbling about?"
Hozuki Mangetsu is now carefully reflecting on the night the Fourth Mizukage made the decision to wage war against Konoha.
The Mizukage's Office in Kirigakure, the Jonin voting meeting.
Yagura Karatachi: "Are all the Jonin from Kirigakure here?"
At this moment, the lackey Suikazan Fuguki, immediately stepped forward and said.
"Everyone except for the few Jonin under Genji is here."
"Did the Mizukage summon us for something?" Juzo Biwa asked arrogantly as always.
If Hozuki Mangetsu hadn't known that this guy treated everyone this way, he would have thought that this guy disliked the Mizukage just like he did.
"This war is about to reach its climax, Kirigakure must gain sufficient benefits from it," Karatachi Yagura said expressionlessly.
"So it's finally time to join the battle? My greatsword has been itching for battle for ages." Juzo Biwa said disgustingly, licking the Kubikiribōchō in his hand.
Holy crap, even if I die, I, Hozuki Mangetsu, will never summon the Kubikiribōchō again! What kind of perverts have you all become?
Although he was somewhat heartbroken about losing his Kubikiribōchō, the Fourth Mizukage couldn't say anything with Hozuki Mangetsu above him, and besides, the combined strength of these seven people was beyond his ability to contend with.
"Should we inform Genji?" Hozuki Mangetsu asked.
Karatachi Yagura thought for a moment and decided it wasn't necessary. The Genji had been getting a bit too involved lately, even interfering in the next Mizukage election. He was still doing well and it wasn't his place to meddle.
Don't underestimate the Fourth Mizukage's childlike appearance; he became Mizukage because of his mastery of the Water Mirror Technique.
"Then shall we declare war on that ninja village, Iwagakure?" Suikazan Fuguki suddenly asked for some reason.
Karatachi Yagura glanced at him once and then ignored him.
"No, the target of this declaration of war is Konoha."
"Konoha!" Hozuki Mangetsu exclaimed in surprise.
"Iwagakure has just won its battle against Kumogakure, and they are riding high on their momentum. It's best not to provoke them."
"However, Konoha is now caught in a pincer movement, first attacked by Kumogakure, and then invaded by Iwagakure. Konoha is undoubtedly the easiest of the Great Shinobi Villages to bully right now."
The Fourth Mizukage's words seemed to reassure everyone; if that was the case, then the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Kirigakure's top fighting force, certainly wouldn't be afraid.