Kaguya Kimimaro
Shiyu nodded without refusing Yagura and Genji's offer, and then said, "Then I congratulate you both. Your reconciliation has restored precious peace to the once war-torn Kirigakure. Since there is no longer any point for me to stay, I shall now depart."
Shiyu then planned to leave the Mizukage Building first, since there was still Kimimaro from the Kaguya Clan who hadn't been lured away by Shiyu.
The reason Shiyu let Zabuza go was that he wanted to use Zabuza to find Haku, and then one day in the future Zabuza might both come to Shiyu's aid.
This trip includes Kisame, Zabuza, and Haku; all that's missing Kimimaro.
"Lord Shiyu, don't worry. We'll go find the daimyo in three days. As for the Third Hokage's last words, it would be more convincing if you said them yourself. For now, you can attend to your own matters. In three days, we'll go find the daimyo of the Land of Water together. I promise I'll help you secure some satisfactory benefits," Genji said, his eyes shining.
As the acting Mizukage, Genji naturally knew what the development of the ninja village required. Since Genji understood Shiyu's meaning, Shiyu could sense that the benefits from the Land of Water this time would certainly not be inferior to those promised to them by the Kirigakure Ninja Village.
Shiyu considered for a moment and said, "Okay, it's decided then. I'll go take care of other things first."
"Alright, please go ahead. We two still have some other things to discuss." Genji and Yagura continued their conversation about some important matters.
Shiyu then left the Mizukage Building and went downstairs to meet up with Orochimaru and Kisame.
"Lord Shiyu, you were fighting the enemy again just now, weren't you? The battles here in Kirigakure are really endless," Orochimaru said.
"Who is our opponent?" Kisame asked.
"This person is named Momochi Zabuza," Shiyu said.
"I know this man; his Silent Killing Technique is extremely powerful," Kisame said. "Sir, have you tried to recruit him?"
"I remember this guy graduated from the Ninja Academy and killed all his classmates. Orochimaru seems to have thought of someone like that."
"It doesn't matter. If he were in the Shinobi Village, he wouldn't dare to do this. I did try to recruit him, but the timing isn't right yet, so he hasn't joined. But I believe he will join sooner or later," Shiyu said confidently.
"That's good. We mustn't let such a talent slip through our fingers," Kisame said.
"I gave him the Kubikiribōchō, so he's now one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist, just like you." Shiyu giving the Kubikiribōchō to Zabuza shows how much Zabuza values Shiyu.
The battle Zabuza and Kakashi in the Land of Waves is a classic battle in Hokage. It has no power level inconsistencies and is full of tactics. It is one of Shiyu's favorite scenes in his previous life.
"So, shall we return to Konoha next? Or shall we rest for a while? Please advise Lord Shiyu," Orochimaru asked.
"Orochimaru, you and I will go together later. Kisame, rest for a while. We're going to see the Daimyo of the Land of Water in three days, and we'll also protect the future Fourth Mizukage." After making some simple arrangements, Shiyu naturally went to find Mei Terumi.
"Lord of the Light of the Shinobi World? What brings you here?" Mei Terumi asked.
"When old friends meet, there's no need to wear masks, is there?" Shi Yu asked.
"Ha, since you've already guessed who I am, what difference does it make whether I take off my mask or not? I'm just who I am," Mei Terumi replied.
"Alright, since you don't want to take off your mask, that's fine too. Are you getting used to being in the Anbu? Come visit me Shiyu invited.
"I am a ninja from Kirigakure. I naturally won't go to other ninja villages unless I have a special mission." Mei Terumi declined Shiyu's invitation for many reasons, but Shiyu wasn't annoyed. Mei Terumi was the future Fifth Mizukage, and staying in Kirigakure might be of greater help to Shiyu and the Shinobi Village.
"It's okay, don't worry, I won't forget you." Shiyu suddenly said this.
Mei Terumi hummed in agreement, her face flushing red to the roots of her neck, but she showed no fear because of the mask, which completely concealed her face.
"Alright, I'll get back to work now." Shiyu then bid farewell to Mei Terumi and headed out of the city, with Orochimaru naturally following beside him.
"What should we do now? Could you please tell us?" Orochimaru asked respectfully, which Shiyu found somewhat unbelievable.
"Orochimaru, we don't need to be so respectful when we're alone. It's too fake. Let's be more genuine with each other," Shiyu advised.
"Alright, I understand." Orochimaru nodded, then said, "What should we do, Shiyu?"
Shiyu nodded and said, "Let's go to the Kaguya Clan's residence first; there might be some Kaguya Clan members left behind."
The Kaguya Clan is not located within Kirigakure, but in a secluded place outside the Kirigakure. Although it is called a secluded place, it is actually a method used by the Kirigakure leadership to isolate the Kaguya Clan, just as the Second relocated the Uchiha Clan to a corner of the village.
The two quickly got up, and when they arrived at the Kaguya Clan's residence, they found that the area was indeed empty. The Kaguya Clan had launched a counterattack against Kirigakure with the full strength of the clan, but they were all killed because of Shiyu.
"This plot seems to be part of the original work, so it shouldn't be considered a plot change, right? That's why Kagura Otsutsuki isn't stopping me."
"I've reached this level now, but I still feel I can't match Kagura Otsutsuki. It seems I still need to get stronger. I wonder how much stronger I'll become after obtaining the Eight-Tails' bloodline and fusing with the bloodlines of all Nine Tailed Beasts."
"Lord Shiyu, there's no one around. Could it be that the entire Kaguya Clan is truly wiped out?" Orochimaru went to check as well, when suddenly Orochimaru said, "Lord Shiyu, please come here."
Shiyu went over and saw a child sitting on the ground hugging his knees, warming himself by a fire.
He was dressed in thin clothes, looked lonely, and had a cold expression.
"Cough cough." The white-haired child coughed, Shiyu immediately recognized his illness.
"Where are your parents and relatives?" Shiyu asked knowingly.
"They should all be dead, right? They haven't returned in a long time. I'm the only one who survived because of the illness. Are you two going to kill me?" the white-robed youth asked.
"No, what's your name?" Shiyu asked again to confirm, even though she was already absolutely certain in her heart.
"My name is Kimimaro, Kaguya Kimimaro." After saying this, Kimimaro stood up and extended her hand.
"Oh? What do you want to do?"