Don't Be Ridiculous!

Sometimes

It's no wonder Black Zetsu disliked Obito Uchiha.

Compared to the meticulous Shirou Emiya, Obito Uchiha was somewhat idealistic in his actions, and always managed to make some mistakes in everything he did.

Fortunately.

Kisame Hoshigaki has good work ethic.

This Anbu from Hidden Mist Village knew Obito Uchiha's identity, but he did not immediately intend to betray Obito Uchiha; in fact, he was willing to obey Obito's orders.

"Assassinate the Fourth Mizukage— "

Kisame Hoshigaki listened to the orders brought by Yakushi Kabuto, and even became somewhat intrigued by them. "Join his organization again as an S-Rank Missing-nin to help him gather intelligence on that organization? That sounds a bit strange..."

"Good."

Yakushi Kabuto, also found it somewhat strange and frowned as he asked Kisame Hoshigaki, "It seems you don't intend to refuse his orders?"

Kisame Hoshigaki is now a high-ranking member of the Hidden Mist Village's Anbu. To risk his life to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage and become a missing-nin is a world of difference!

"For me-"

Kisame Hoshigaki combed through his Samehada, wrapping bandages around it, as if understanding Yakushi Kabuto's confusion. "In this false world, my life has no meaning whatsoever. At least that guy can give me a little hope."

"Perhaps-"

Yakushi Kabuto stroked his glasses, suppressing his unspoken words. He wouldn't take it upon himself to help Shirou Emiya recruit people.

Even if Yakushi Kabuto believes that Kisame Hoshigaki is a potential ally, he will only mention it when reporting to Tsuchihara Emiya in the future.

"Perhaps what?"

Kisame Hoshigaki casually asked a follow-up question.

"Nothing."

Yakushi Kabuto smiled again, and even his eyes began to sparkle with amusement. "Everyone will find their own goal sooner or later."

"It seems you've found it."

Kisame couldn't help but praise Kisame's Yakushi Kabuto, picked up his Samehada, and turned to walk towards the passage. "Unfortunately, everything in my life has been worthless, and even the little hope I have seems to be a fading illusion—"

"Shall we assassinate the Mizukage now?"

Yakushi Kabuto looked at Kisame Hoshigaki with some surprise.

This guy moves way too fast!

"First, find a suitable location for the assassination."

Kisame paused, a hint of melancholy in his voice. "It would be a good thing if the Mizukage died sooner. Many people in this village wish for our Mizukage to die sooner, perhaps including the Mizukage himself. At least he wouldn't have to live in this world where he has never experienced reality."

Yes.

The Fourth Mizukage probably also hoped to die soon.

Having had his will controlled by Obito Uchiha for a long time, the Fourth Mizukage Yagura must have long since given up on living, right?

After all, the entire Hidden Mist Village had always implemented the Bloody Mist Policy, forcing ninjas to learn to kill their own comrades during their graduation exams at the Ninja School. It wasn't until a few years ago, when a guy Zabuza Momochi killed all the other examinees in his cohort, that this self-destructive graduation exam finally came to an end.

Even so··

The Hidden Mist Village remains in turmoil.

The ninjas in the village dared not trust their comrades, and even had to participate in missions that persecuted them from time to time. Everyone in the village was tormented by the rule of the Fourth Mizukage Yagura, Yagura, and many ninjas could not bear the cruelty of the Bloody Mist Policy and chose to defect.

As the village leader, the Mizukage should have been responsible for protecting the village, but instead he became the murderer who destroyed the village, and his heart must have been tormented.

Kisame Hoshigaki couldn't be sure of the Fourth Mizukage's true thoughts, but he felt that killing the Mizukage would be a way to Mizukage a release.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Yakushi Kabuto, watching Kisame Hoshigaki's retreating figure, offered to lend a hand. He adjusted his glasses.

He said softly, "If your assassination attempt fails..."

"There's no need for that."

"I'll kill him."

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp shark teeth, as if assassinating the Fourth Mizukage was not a difficult task for him.

And that is indeed the case.

The seaside of the Land of Water.

The rain poured down from the sky.

Kisame Hoshigaki stood in the rain, holding the Samehada.

Hidden Mist Village, the guard squad responsible for protecting the Fourth Mizukage Yagura, lay scattered around, while Fourth Mizukage Yagura's body lay in the center of the battlefield.

Yakushi Kabuto stood in the rain, holding an umbrella, and watched the entire thrilling battle unfold. He hadn't expected Kisame to be so powerful, single-handedly taking down an entire village's Kage.

"What terrifying power—"

Yakushi Kabuto raised his eyes slightly, his gaze piercing through the rain to look at the tall figure standing in the rain, and he couldn't help but murmur a sigh, "As expected of the legendary Tailed Beast Without a Tail Hidden Mist Village."

Kisame Hoshigaki extended his Samehada and poked at Yagura's corpse, unconcerned about his own achievements. "It's just that my ability happens to counter his."

As a member of the Hoshigaki Clan, he is naturally able to absorb Chakra. His strongest Water Release technique can also absorb the Chakra of enemy techniques, thus increasing its power.

Unfortunately...

The Fourth Mizukage Yagura, was Chakra with abundant Jinchuriki.

This made it easier and even effortless for Kisame Hoshigaki to defeat his opponent, so much so that he didn't have to expend much energy. In addition, the Fourth Mizukage Yagura, broke free from the Genjutsu before his death and did not choose to resist the assassination attempt by this Anbu Ninja.

Let's go.

After checking on the Fourth Mizukage Yagura, Kisame instructed Yakushi Kabuto to take him to see Obito Uchiha.

"Good."

The Yakushi Kabuto.

When leaving, Yakushi Kabuto pondered for a moment but did not take the body of the Fourth Mizukage Yagura, with him; he only took one of his severed hands.

This little bit of flesh

That's enough for the Fourth Mizukage to Impure World Reincarnation using Edo Tensei in the future.

Although the Fourth Mizukage didn't show much strength in this battle and looked like a child, he might still be of some use.

Hidden Mist Village.

This assassination immediately caused a huge uproar.

The ninjas of Hidden Mist Village were filled with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.

The village ninjas were both delighted that Kisame Hoshigaki had assassinated the Fourth Mizukage, perhaps finally ending the cruel Bloody Mist Policy had loomed over them; yet they were also worried about the village's future.

This period may see a period of chaotic rule.

Fortunately, the village elder, Genshi, was still alive.

The old man stepped in and stabilized the situation in Hidden Mist Village, issuing an order to arrest Kisame Hoshigaki, who had assassinated the Mizukage, and canceling the Bloody Mist Policy that people could no longer tolerate.

"Isn't Kisame a hero of the village?"

A female ninja from Hidden Mist Village objected to Genshi's order, "Just like Zabuza who disrupted the graduation exams, they are heroes who destroyed the Blood Mist's rule. Must we issue arrest warrants for them?"

"This was unavoidable."

The old man shook his head tremblingly; he would not change the order, "If the crimes of assassinating the Mizukage and defection can be forgiven, then the Mizukage, who symbolizes the highest position, loses his authority."

Once the ninjas of Hidden Mist Village no longer revere the Mizukage, this problem is far more troublesome for the elders who have always hoped to maintain order in Hidden Mist Village than recalling a hero.

Furthermore, Kisame has no intention of returning to Hidden Mist Village.

Rice Country.

Orochimaru's base.

Kisame Hoshigaki finally met Obito Uchiha.

Kisame Hoshigaki did not underestimate his superior, who was younger than him, as he knew that Obito Uchiha was no weakling.

"I'm sorry I lied to you—"

When Obito Uchiha met Kisame Hoshigaki, his attitude was quite good. He even sincerely apologized, saying, "Although I represent Madara's will, at that time I needed to conceal my identity to avoid attracting the attention of others—"

"It doesn't matter."

"There's nothing truly real in this world anyway."

Kisame Hoshigaki's attitude wasn't exactly enthusiastic, and he didn't care about such trivial matters. "If you truly represent that person's will, then as long as I can see the plan you told me about succeed, that's enough. 'Next—'"

Kisame Hoshigaki brought up his next mission: "It's to join your organization and help you monitor their every move, right?"

"Good."

Obito Uchiha, then had to bring up the current situation of the Akatsuki: "Before you join the Akatsuki, I will tell you the details."

"A powerful figure who once collaborated with Madara Uchiha has been resurrected and forcibly taken over my organization in his guise. I'm somewhat worried that man isn't taking the plan seriously enough, which is why I had to place you in there."

"Interesting-""

"Who is that important person?"

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned.

After all, Kisame Hoshigaki already knew his mission when he arrived; he was just curious about who this important figure in the world was who was cooperating with Madara Uchiha.

However··

Even Kisame Hoshigaki, with his detached attitude towards worldly affairs, couldn't help but be startled when he actually heard the other person's name.

"Shirou Emiya".

When Obito Uchiha mentioned this name, his expression darkened. "I'm sure you've heard of him..."

"!!!"

Kisame Hoshigaki's expression suddenly changed.

Are you kidding me!

How could that man possibly do such a thing?

Even in the Land of Water, far overseas, the story of Shirou Emiya has been passed down.

In particular, the Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki of Hidden Mist Village, Gengetsu Hozuki, once chose to call for an end to the First Shinobi World War, based on his admiration for Emiya Tsuchihara's belief in creating peace.

When the Second Shinobi World War and Third Shinobi World War Shinobi World Wars broke out in the future, the ninjas generally felt the pain that war brought them, and people would never forget the first man who quelled the Shinobi World War.

But·

How could such a respected man be the mastermind behind a dangerous organization!

"Really."

"It's becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion."

Kisame Hoshigaki's smile suddenly turned bitter.

Kisame Hoshigaki couldn't understand why Tsuchihara Emiya was the leader of the Akatsuki, and he never imagined that someone like him would one day cross paths with Shirou Emiya.

This kind of thing sounds beyond fantastical.

Obito Uchiha understood Kisame Hoshigaki's feelings very well, because when he first learned that Shirou Emiya had guided Madara Uchiha in carrying out the Eye of the Moon Plan, his feelings were exactly the same as Kisame Hoshigaki's.

"Don't worry about his identity."

"Just an ancient relic from Ancient Era— "

"Although in a sense it was Shirou Emiya proposed the Eye of the Moon Plan, I don't think that guy is someone you can truly trust."

"Let's be out and about for a while—"

Obito Uchiha believed he had a fairly good understanding of the Akatsuki, which had never stopped recruiting powerful members.

"The Akatsuki is in dire need of manpower, and they should be able to invite you, an S-Rank Missing-nin, to join them soon."