Turmoil in the Mist Village

After listening to Ishinose Kiyoshi's analysis, Yichen recalled the situation in the original work. At that time, Sasori of the Red Sands used this scroll for a long time, and eventually the scroll's energy was exhausted, and it disappeared automatically.

After listening to Ishinose Kiyoshi's analysis, Yichen felt that it made some sense.

Regardless of whether it was right or wrong, Ishinose Kiyoshi learned the Water Release Technique from it, that much is certain.

After thinking for a moment, Yichen asked, "Kiyoshi, what's your assessment? Is it possible for anyone else to learn this Water Release Technique?"

It wouldn't be of much use for Ishinose Kiyoshi to master this secret technique alone. His talent is just so-so. If things go exceptionally smoothly in the future, he might become Elite Jonin, but the possibility of him becoming Kage Level is not high. He wouldn't be of much help to Iwagakure either.

However, if this secret technique could be taught to others, its impact would be enormous. Although Iwagakure doesn't have many Water Release ninjas, a secret technique that can greatly enhance a ninja's ability to survive would undoubtedly bring a huge boost to the overall strength of Iwagakure.

Ming and the others also looked at Ishinose Kiyoshi with expectant expressions.

Ishinose Kiyoshi didn't hesitate; he had clearly considered this issue before coming. He said directly, "It's possible, but it requires a high level of proficiency in Water Release."

Yichen pressed further, "Are there any other special requirements?"

Is proficiency in Water Release even a requirement? Which advanced Ninjutsu doesn't require this?

Ishinose Kiyoshi said, "It shouldn't be necessary, but I haven't summarized the specific cultivation methods yet. It will take some more time."

"Very good, very good. You have mastered the Hozuki Clan's Water Release Technique. I will record this as an A-rank mission for you. If you can summarize a method for others to learn the Water Release Technique, and someone succeeds, I will record this as an S-rank mission for you."

Ishinose Kiyoshi nodded hurriedly. He was still just a Genin had graduated a year ago. He had also encountered Yichen, a teacher who didn't take them on many missions, so his mission records were very few.

Meanwhile, Atsumi Akino, who was with him, had an outrageously impressive mission record. She had an A-rank mission record when fighting against Obito Uchiha, and an S-rank mission record when she found the Monkey Clan's territory.

Other examples include Atsumi Akino obtaining an A-rank mission record during the research process that surpassed the S-rank seal in Uzushio Village.

Ishinose Kiyoshi only benefited from Atsumi Akino's help; when locating the Monkey Clan's settlement, he obtained a B-rank Mission record by using Summoning Jutsu.

Unfortunately, he had too little Chakra, and Chunin only use Summoning Jutsu far less often than the Chunin and Jonin in the village.

Upon hearing that there was a possibility of obtaining an S-rank mission record, Ishinose Kiyoshi was incredibly excited. She decided she wouldn't sleep for the next few days.

With the conclusion of the Joint Chunin Exams Iwa ninja, the Ninja World entered a brief period of absolute peace. Four of the Five Great Ninja Villages focused on developing their strength, while Kirigakure was preoccupied with internal strife, resulting in a harmonious Ninja World.

During this time, Yichen stayed in the village obediently, instructing his three disciples and occasionally taking them on some low-level tasks.

Time passed, and more than half a year later, in Kirigakure.

Yichen, disguised as a member of the Mist Ninja Anbu, stood inside a building, looking out at the deserted street with a furrowed brow.

The situation in the Mist ninja was tense, and there were hardly any people on the streets, which made it impossible for someone with ill intentions like Yichen to take advantage of the chaos.

Three days ago, Yichen received an urgent message from an intelligence ninja, saying that the number of ninjas coming and going from Kirigakure recently had been very high.

Yichen realized that a new round of chaos was about to break out in Kirigakure, and considering that he had been in the Land of Earth for quite some time, he immediately went to Kirigakure as quickly as possible.

As the intelligence report stated, many ninjas were indeed entering and leaving Kirigakure, and most of them did not use the main gate, but instead bypassed the outermost protective wall and forced their way through the Sensory Barrier.

So Yichen immediately followed suit and barged in. Sure enough, once inside, he didn't cause a commotion at all. Not even an Anbu came to investigate.

After entering the Kirigakure, Yichen began to personally explore all parts of the Kirigakure.

Based on the information provided by the intelligence ninjas, combined with what he had obtained himself, and finally combined with the original work, Yichen roughly analyzed that there are currently four main forces in Kirigakure.

The first force is naturally the root of all chaos: Karatachi Yagura, controlled by Obito. Karatachi Yagura's individual combat strength is invincible within Kirigakure, but due to the butterfly effect of Yichen, Karatachi Yagura has few loyal subordinates in this life. Most of them were forcibly pulled onto the chariot by Karatachi Yagura in his capacity as Mizukage.

The second force is an alliance of various Bloodline Ninja Clan. This force has a considerable number of members, and although it lacks top-tier combatants, its average combat strength is much stronger than the other forces. Furthermore, they are relatively united due to the threat of Karatachi Yagura's death.

After investigating, Yichen discovered that this Bloodline Ninja Clan Alliance not only included Bloodline Ninja Clan, but also many Secret Jutsu Clan. Among them was the Hozuki Clan.

The third force is the Minor Ninja Clan Alliance. These ninja clans are centered around Elder Yuanshi, and have a large number of ninjas, but they are relatively loosely organized, and the alliance is only in name. This ninja clan alliance is a force that intends to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

The fourth batch of ninjas did not belong to any faction. These ninjas were mainly Civilian Ninja, represented by some Jonin. They had publicly stated that they would not participate in any battles.

Yichen discovered that, like these Civilian Ninja, quite a few Mist Ninja Anbu were also maintaining neutrality. These Civilian Ninja and Anbu Ninja were completely neutral.

These Civilian Ninja are the main force that is barely keeping the Kirigakure military organization running. They continue to carry out missions every day, and the Anbu are also working hard to maintain order.

However, they did not obey the orders of the Elder Council or even the Mizukage, but instead accepted missions directly in the Temporary Mission Hall.

Because of the presence of these Anbu operating throughout Kirigakure, Yichen's appearance in the relatively quiet Kirigakure, dressed as Anbu, did not seem so out of place.

The existence of Four Factions makes the current situation in Kirigakure) very peculiar.

During the day, everyone was at peace. The Civilian Ninja continued to take on missions to leave the village, and even some ninjas from Minor Ninja Clans did so. The Kirigakure thus maintained a facade of peace.

At night, Civilian Ninja try to avoid going out. Occasionally, the sounds of ninja battles can be heard in Kirigakure. These battles mainly take place between Karatachi Yagura's subordinates and Bloodline Ninja Clan, but occasionally some ninjas from smaller clans may also be involved.

However, most battles were not very intense. They would usually withdraw after only a brief contact.

However, there are exceptions. For example, there is a battle taking place on a rooftop not far from Yichen right now, where seven ninjas are besieging four Anbu.

Yichen could tell that all eleven of them were quite strong. The side with the advantage had three Jonin and four Chunin.

The leader of the besieged side was a Jonin of considerable strength, while the other three, though only Chunin level, could fight a Jonin.

Not wanting to attract the attention of either side in the battle, Yichen swiftly retreated back into the room, but kept using Mind's Eye on the commotion from the other side.

The dominant side, aiming to wear down the opponent, merely maintained its attack without fighting desperately. Meanwhile, the besieged side attempted to break out several times but was repeatedly blocked.

If things had continued like this, those four Mist Ninja Anbu would have surely died. Once their battle was over, Yichen could have continued to look for opportunities to cause trouble.

But to everyone's surprise, when the Anbu Captain saw no hope of breaking through, a violent surge of Chakra suddenly erupted from his body. He then endured a Kunai attack that pierced his abdomen and unleashed an Area of Effect Ninjutsu.

Water Release: Water Prison Pillar!

A Water Prison Pillar, over ten meters wide, broke through the encirclement, giving the remaining three a chance to escape.

Unfortunately, the three did not choose to escape on their own, but instead took their seriously injured captain with them.

Whether these four people could escape in the end was originally none of Yichen's business, but coincidentally, the Water Prison Pillar attacked directly at the house where Yichen was hiding.

With his Mind's Eye perception, Yichen was naturally unharmed and avoided the Water Prison Pillar's attack path early on. However, looking at the wall in front of him that was suddenly half empty, Yichen was speechless.

At this point, finding another place to hide is impossible.

I can only move on before the other side finishes fighting. I figure they probably won't be very interested in me, a spectator who clearly has no intention of getting involved.

Of course, if these people want to come and die, Yichen will not refuse them.

However, accidents often don't give you a heads-up before they happen.

As the four fleeing Anbu passed Yichen, one of them was suddenly struck by a Shuriken. He and the Anbu Captain he was supporting then tumbled sideways into the room where Yichen was.

Yichen and the other two stared at each other, bewildered.

The other two didn't continue running away; instead, they quickly followed them in.

Yichen blinked. "Weren't you supposed to be from the Bloody Mist Village? Is it really necessary for you to be so united?"

Before Yichen and any of the four Anbu could speak, the ninjas outside attacked.

Yichen glanced over there.

The two Jonin had just rushed over were both startled. Why were there other Anbu in the room? And what was this person's strength? His aura was so powerful. Was there an ambush?

Out of caution, the two Jonin withdrew again. Then, together with the other ninjas, they confronted Yichen and his group of five.

Seeing this, Yichen, not wanting to expose his identity, was about to flee and leave this dangerous place. Unexpectedly, the barely alive Anbu Captain suddenly spoke up, "Senior, for the sake of us both being members of the Anbu, please take care of my three subordinates."

After saying that, he breathed his last. Yichen was stunned for a moment. "You want me to take care of your Mist Ninja Anbu? Are you kidding me?"

Unexpectedly, the three of them seemed to suddenly have a flash of inspiration, realizing that the situation was critical and that this was not the time for hesitation. They actually bowed slightly to Yichen, signaling him to give the order.

Yichen glanced at the three Anbu, then at the Mist Ninja outside discussing whether to launch a full-scale Mist ninja. It seemed that perhaps he wouldn't have to run away.