Zabuza
"If you're alone, can you deal with him?"
Mei Terumi stared at Sei and asked.
Sei thought for a moment before shaking his head again.
"There's a chance I can deal with him, but I can't guarantee it."
Mei Terumi raised an eyebrow and lowered her head to look at the documents on the table.
"Then leave it at that. Don't worry about him. We won't make a move for now. Let's see what Mizukage-sama's attitude is."
"Yes!"
Elsewhere, in the Mizukage's office.
The Fourth Mizukage summoned someone.
He wore gray-plated Anbu armor on his upper body and black pants below. Most unusual of all, his face was wrapped in white cloth from his chin to the bridge of his nose. The Kirigakure forehead protector on his head was also worn at an angle.
"Momochi Zabuza, do you know why I summoned you?"
The Fourth Mizukage spoke first.
Zabuza knelt on one knee and shook his head slightly.
"No."
The Fourth Mizukage pointed to his right. A greatsword leaned against the wall there, lying quietly in place. It was none other than Kubikiribōchō.
"I think highly of you. I hope you can become the next wielder of Kubikiribōchō. What do you think?"
Zabuza answered respectfully.
"I'm willing to serve Mizukage-sama!"
The Fourth Mizukage nodded in satisfaction, then spoke again with a worried expression.
"I'm glad you're willing to accept it. However, you also know the village's current situation. I'm afraid I won't be able to remain in office for long. After accepting the Kubikiribōchō I bestow upon you, you may be in danger."
Obito had begun laying his trap. He intended to force Zabuza into becoming a Rogue Ninja, then use the words of the Fourth Mizukage, his "benefactor," to make Zabuza join Akatsuki.
After all, when Zabuza graduated