Tch...
Kisame pulled the Great Sword: Samehada from his back and swung it casually—
The dense mist shrouding the Mizukage's office dissipated by more than half.
"!"
Momochi Zabuza's pupils contracted.
He immediately understood that it was caused by the Great Sword: Samehada's ability to absorb Chakra.
A D-Rank Hidden Mist Technique wasn't even enough to fill the gaps between the Great Sword: Samehada's teeth.
With just a few casual swings from Kisame, the dense mist throughout the entire room could be dispersed.
And Yagura, who was under control, showed no urgency at all. Instead, he gave Kisame another order.
"Kisame, go outside and help the others... I'll deal with him alone!"
Kisame hesitated slightly.
But in the end, he still faithfully carried out the order.
Outside were the Kirigakure ANBU, along with other Mist Village Ninja loyal to Lord Mizukage.
They had engaged Momochi Zabuza's subordinates.
A brutal battle of attrition had begun.
As a fellow Kirigakure ninja, Kisame had a considerable understanding of Zabuza.
Ever since he slaughtered all the other candidates in his youth,
Momochi Zabuza had entered the sight of everyone in Kirigakure.
Yagura had once tried to recruit Zabuza. However, that man harbored ulterior motives.
He wanted to seize the position of Mizukage and overthrow the Bloody Mist Village.
Defeat Yagura and bring a new Mizukage to Kirigakure...
That was the impression Momochi Zabuza had left on everyone.
In other words...
Momochi Zabuza, who had risen from the lowest ranks, had not submitted to the Kirigakure native nobility led by Mei Terumi.
Zabuza had rejected Mei Terumi's attempt to win him over.
He had even rejected the idea of an alliance altogether.
Because Momochi Zabuza understood.
The conservative faction led by Mei Terumi
had taken firm root in this land, just like their ancestors.
They