Extreme Rule Will Only Bring Destruction to the Village

Moon Wheel Gorge.

Even after a long time, the apocalyptic scene from last time still exists.

There were fewer flames and smoke, but most of what could be seen were ruins.

The Konoha convoy heading to Kumogakure to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams moved slowly along the road.

In the very center was a carriage, Hiruzen Sarutobi was sitting inside.

It wasn't that he wanted to ride in such a carriage; it was simply that Jiraiya handling government affairs, so Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to deal with it himself.

Putting down his pen, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed slightly.

The curtain was pulled back, Hagoromo peeked in and asked, "Master, is everything settled?"

"Okay, that's settled. Have someone send it back later."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

"No problem." Hagoromo waved her hand, and several Anbu quickly followed the carriage.

Seeing that Hagoromo had finished packing everything, Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples.

"Do we have the list for reference?"

Upon hearing this, Hagoromo entered the carriage, picked up a scroll placed to the side, and handed it to Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying:

"Master, everyone's here."

After taking the scroll, Hiruzen Sarutobi began to examine it, and after a long while, he slowly shook his head.

"It seems that the Kumogakure might really become famous this time."

"That's right, the villages of Iwagakure and Sunagakure only sent ordinary Genin; it's more accurate to say they participated."

"It's more like I wanted to check on the situation in Kumogakure."

Hagoromo nodded and said, "Regardless of what Kumogakure's thoughts are on this Chunin Ninja Exams..."

The Genin sent by the major powers to take the exams are unlikely to be geniuses from their own villages.

The reason is one thing: the Gold and Silver Brothers of the past, and even if Kumogakure wanted to use this to showcase its strength.

That doesn't matter; the rumors circulating in the Shinobi World are just meant to annoy Kumogakure.

The other Four Great Nations would be fools to take this seriously.

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to pick up his pipe and take a puff to relieve his fatigue from his hard work,

A crisp sound came from the carriage.

"Kakashi, come in."

Without hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi said that at this point, only Kakashi could come.

A head of silver hair, peeking through the curtain, appeared first in the eyes of Hagoromo and Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Kakashi, with a dead fish-like eye, entered and first nodded to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Hiruzen sir."

"Please sit down; it's not convenient to stand in the carriage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and said that there was no need to be so formal at this time.

Kakashi didn't hesitate; he immediately sat down cross-legged, took out a scroll, and handed it to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He began to speak:

"Hiruzen Hokage, this is a message from our people who came from Kirigakure."

"It's just that they've always followed the policies of the Bloody Mist Village, making it very difficult to enter."

Hiruzen Sarutobi. The Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure, Karatachi Yagura, was doing well when he took office.

However, after a period of time, as if he had lost his mind, he began a bloody and twisted period of rule.

The most ridiculous thing is that their ninja training system was changed so that students in the same year had to kill each other.

Only when half of the people remain can they become true ninjas.

This also resulted in most people who became ninjas after graduation having twisted minds and being nothing more than cold-blooded killing machines.

They completely embraced the idea that ninjas were merely 'tools,' and no longer trusted each other.

Without giving it any further thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi unfurled the scroll and carefully examined the information Kakashi had compiled.

After a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally let out a breath.

He then handed it to Hagoromo to take a look, and Hagoromo didn't stand on ceremony, taking it directly and starting to read it.

Really···

As she read through the text line by line, Hagoromo gained a general understanding of the current situation in Kirigakure.

Even if they couldn't enter, they could often detect battles between ninjas from the outside.

Hagoromo lowered her eyes, guessing that the Kekkei Genkai families within Kirigakure were trying to escape the Kirigakure.

However, how could a clan be a match for a village?

Since the families had no intention of joining forces, they were naturally systematically purged by the higher-ups of Kirigakure.

What are your thoughts?

Hiruzen Sarutobi a deep breath and asked.

"Chaos, darkness."

Hagoromo closed the scroll and spoke slowly.

Even just a few words reveal that Kirigakure is currently in a state of chaos and darkness.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said slowly, "Extreme rule by those in power will only bring destruction to the village."

Hagoromo nodded, her words resonating deeply.

Obito was truly ruthless, but it can only be said that Kirigakure's geographical location was inherently surrounded by seawater on all sides.

Its territory is shrouded in dense fog year-round, completely isolating it from other countries.

This gave Obito the opportunity to cause trouble.

If you tried this on another ninja village on the mainland, they might have just started.

The Kirigakure will be destroyed by the other nations in an instant.

Even if Obito manages to hide for a long time, some clues will eventually be discovered.

"Kakashi, keep a close eye on things from here, and let us know immediately if there's any news."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's brow relaxed, and he gave an order to Kakashi.

"Yes, Lord Hiruzen."

Kakashi nodded; this was something he had been working on for a while.

"Oh, by the way, Hiruzen Master, I had another piece of news on my way here."

"Zabuza, the rogue missing-nin from Kirigakure who failed to assassinate the Mizukage last year, seems to be preparing to assassinate the Daimyo of the Land of Water again not long ago."

"It was another failure. I heard that the daimyo of the Land of Water is protected by a Kekkei Genkai user from Kirigakure."

Hagoromo blinked. Was this really part of the plan?

I don't think so.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. It wasn't surprising that an assassination attempt was being carried out, especially one against the daimyo of the Land of Water.

Next, only Kirigakure will suffer.

If the Daimyo of the Land of Water were to directly block their finances, Kirigakure, already in a state of disarray, would likely face even greater difficulties.

"If we receive it, the other ninja villages will probably know about it too."

"Stay still and see what they think."

After pondering for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke.

After all, the representatives of the Four Great Nations will be gathered together, and there will inevitably be verbal exchanges.

"Give the instructions, then proceed at full speed. This is the Chunin Ninja Exams; it's the first time since the Third Shinobi World War that all the major powers have gathered here."

"Yes!"

Hagoromo and Kakashi nodded in response, then immediately got up and stepped out of the carriage.

Hagoromo, who had come to the front of the group, looked at Kakashi's absent-minded appearance and asked:

"What's wrong? It's rare to see Captain Kakashi make that expression."

Upon hearing this, Kakashi rolled his dead fish eyes in exasperation and glanced at Hagoromo.

"I just remembered some things."

Hagoromo Yi raised an eyebrow. Kirigakure?

That would probably be the Three-Tails, right? After all, Kakashi's only surviving teammate at the time Rin Nohara, was forced to become the Three-Tails' Jinchūriki.

The Three-Tails is Tailed Beast from Kirigakure).