Chapter 104
A few hours later.
The border of the Land of Rain.
A light drizzle fell.
The gloomy sky replaced the clear sky.
The streets were filled with vendors hawking ninja tools.
The official novel, "The Akatsuki Hiden," once described an event.
These vendors selling ninja tools sold weapons to ninjas from Konoha, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure.
Then, ninjas from the Three Great Shinobi Villages used weapons sold by merchants from the Land of Rain to slaughter their own people.
It has to be said, it's incredibly ironic.
At this time...
A sudden explosion rang out in the town's streets.
In an instant, all the windows of the shops on the entire commercial street exploded.
Everyone fell to the ground, with thunder rumbling in their ears.
Then.
The white shockwave that passed through slowly changed, lingering for a long time...
"Nonsense!"
When the Akito rushed back to the Land of Rain.
Suiren has already submitted the intelligence and what she saw and heard.
"That Tenkawa Ming's physical techniques exceed 1.5 times the speed of sound? He can unleash countless slashes in a second? He killed Fuguki and Kurosuki Raiga in just a few moves?!"
The higher-ups of the Kirigakure.
It is in the hands of the Mizukage and the Elders.
Unlike Konoha and Sunagakure.
There is only one elder in the Kirigakure.
His name is Genji, and he possesses strength equal to that of the Mizukage.
Because the Third Mizukage was seriously ill, or rather, his lifespan was nearing its end.
Elder Genji then temporarily assumed his duties.
"He also said, 'Those who offend my Land of Rain, though far away, shall be punished...'" Suiren said cautiously to the assembled dignitaries.
"You bastard!"
"Who does he think he is?!"
The clan leaders of the Hozuki Clan, the Kaguya Clan, and other clans were all discussing amongst themselves.
He even scolded the Suiren.
He immediately called a halt, "Alright, I've already sent my Anbu to investigate. If what Suiren said is true, what do you all plan to do?"
"There was this guy named Might Duy before, a perennial Genin, who still managed to cripple the Seven Ninja Blade Wielders of the Mist."
Sitting next to Genji, the pseudo-young boy, Karatachi Yagura, spoke up.
He hugged his coral staff weapon, his expression serious.
Mentioning Might Duy.
Everyone immediately fell silent.
"Konoha can produce Might Duy, why can't Amegakure produce Amakawa Akito?"
Karatachi Yagura's statement caused everyone to whisper among themselves.
"The current priority is to find out what's going on and then retrieve the Ninja Blade."
When Karatachi Yagura was discussing it.
A subordinate rushed over to report.
After she whispered something in his ear.
Karatachi Yagura's expression froze for a moment. "I have other things to do, you guys continue."
After saying that, Yagura got up and left.
No one stopped them.
Even without the Seven Swords, Karatachi Yagura is still a monster stronger than Suikazan Fuguki.
He is also the designated candidate for the next Mizukage.
Once the Third Mizukage dies of old age, he will take over.
Yagura's hasty departure was obviously due to important business.
According to reports from subordinates.
The Three-Tails... has been reborn!
Yagura, who had long wanted to utilize the power of the Tailed Beast, decided to become Jinchūriki to further consolidate and enhance the strength of Kirigakure.
The Three-Tails was sealed into Rin Nohara's body in Konoha.
Almost two years have passed.
The rebirth time of Tailed Beast is random.
Therefore, it could be 1 year, or it could be 10 years.
Fortunately, the Three-Tails revived at that moment.
Yagura: "This is truly a stroke of luck."
Once the Third Hokage dies of old age, Kirigakure will inevitably unleash a bloody storm.
When that time comes, as Jinchūriki, I will be able to easily quell everything and become the next Mizukage!
Amegakure.
The drizzling rain fell incessantly.
The Asuka raised its head and looked out at the sky.
During this time, she has been under house arrest here and cannot go anywhere.
There were ninja from Konoha and Sunagakure guarding the outside.
Moreover, from time to time, people would come to persuade him.
Perhaps seeing that all was lost, they decided to join forces with Konoha and Sunagakure.
Perhaps they were forced into it, coerced or lured by others.
But... fortunately, Grandpa has been secretly sent away by "Chuan" and left Amegakure, where he is lying low and waiting to recover.
At this moment, Asuka's only thought was that he believed Amakawa Akito would return.
The next moment.
Long walked in, gazing at Asuka's slender back, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
He was promoted by both Sunagakure Konoha.
The dragon had now become the upper echelon of the puppet regime.
With his Swift Release Kekkei Genkai, he is unparalleled in terms of survival and assassination.
Supersonic, silent movement.
This made his speed second only to Ryūka Uchiha.
Through bloodline, they rose to an unimaginable social class.
Power and money—things I couldn't enjoy before—are now mine, laid out before me.
And now, only...
"Traitors never have a good ending."
Asuka turned around and looked at Ryu as if he were a dead man.
"He... will never forgive the mistakes you made."
The Asuka spoke with unwavering resolve, yet its tone remained calm.
"..."
Ryu's expression darkened, and he turned and left.
After he left.
The Asuka's calm body trembled.
She took several deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.
A long wait...
But even if it takes a long time, I will wait.
Because... in this treacherous world, Amakawa Akito is his only friend, and a trustworthy and equal confidant.
44. Come back and fight!
Evening.
Near Amegakure.
Pakura gazed at the gray, Amegakure from afar.
She was previously ousted, so she didn't get in.
Now, stepping into Amegakure for the first time, I'm a little nervous.
"What's wrong? You, renowned throughout the ninja world, are actually afraid?"
The Akito stood to one side, constantly observing the sea.
"Hmph, I was just thinking about some bad memories."
Whether it's Hanzo of the Salamander or Nagato.
Or perhaps it's the current Amakawa Akito.
Why are there so many monsters in the ninja world?
Watching the two of them chatting.
Guren's eyes widened, her expression as if she had seen an alien.
My Sage of Six Paths ~~~!
He actually managed to convince Pakura...
A thousand Tailed Beast were stampeding through Guren's mind.
It just feels so... unbelievable.
"So, currently, it's Ryūka Uchiha who's representing Konoha..." Guren stated the information she had gathered.
I'm over there.
Pakura waved his hand and swaggered towards Amegakure.
Less than half a day had passed since the Suikazan Fuguki died.
Pakura's departure to Kirigakure is another top-secret mission directly assigned by the Kazekage.