"Then, I want to ask you one last thing, okay?"
At sea, above the ice.
As Genji's words fell, Famous Sword Shusui in Takenaka Kaguya's hand tightened instantly, not because he was nervous, but because he was thinking about whether to chop this guy Genji with a knife.
At the beginning, he believed in Genji so much. Even though Genji was overwhelmed by Byakuren and could hardly do anything, he still chose to stand with Genji.
Even Akina Nakamori, the disciple of Genji, obviously didn't have any talent in Ninja, but he still taught him with all his heart and allowed him to master several of Rokushiki. At least it would not be a big problem to save his life.
But in the end, for a little power, Genji sold him without any hesitation.
If we say that in two lives, what Takenaka Kaguya hates the most is the betrayer.
Getting back to the topic, Takenaka Kaguya said coldly, "Just tell me."
"Takenaka, I know I am sorry for you, so if you are willing, take my life, but I would like to ask you to let go of Kirigakure's companions. Anyway, you and them were once comrades in arms." Genji looked at Takenaka Kaguya with a helpless smile and said.
"Hmph!"
Hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya snorted coldly. He seemed to say that Genji was not qualified, but when he saw many of his former subordinates, although he spared his efforts, everyone was still injured.
Even Kurama and Elite Jonin Eiichiro Hoshigaki, who were approaching the level of Kage Level, were both kicked out by Takenaka Kaguya before.
Looking back further, he saw the horror in the eyes of countless Kirigakure Ninja. Finally, he sighed, then looked at Genji with cold eyes again, and said in a cold voice, "Okay, Kirigakure retreat, keep your life, and I will let them go."
"Okay!"
When Takenaka Kaguya agreed, Genji smiled and nodded immediately.
However, before he could make any move, suddenly, a figure flashed in front of Genji.
Looking at the person coming, a complex look flashed in Takenaka Kaguya's eyes.
Just because the person who came was none other than Akina Nakamori. A few years have passed and Akina Nakamori has become more and more beautiful. If Genji hadn't chosen to betray him for power, the woman who would have accompanied him to the end would have been the woman named Qian.
"Lord Takenaka, I apologize to you on behalf of the teacher, and please let the teacher go."
As soon as Akina Nakamori appeared, he saluted respectfully and bent down to apologize.
"Haha, apologize?
Akina, I haven't seen you for a few years, but you have grown into a Ninja who can take charge of your own business!" Takenaka Kaguya sneered, his words full of ridicule.
In an instant, a look of shame appeared on Akina Nakamori's face. She knew very well that everything she did today was thanks to the man in front of her, but now she was on the opposite side of him. This feeling made her feel a little embarrassed.
However, after looking back at Genji, this feeling of shame disappeared instantly, because she could not sit back and watch her teacher die here.
"Lord Takenaka, I know it's useless to say anything now. We were really sorry for what happened back then.
However, I cannot sit back and watch the teacher die here, so if you insist on taking my life, then take my life." Akina Nakamori calmed down, then looked at Takenaka Kaguya with firm eyes and said.
As soon as these words came out, Genji behind Akina Nakamori felt very complicated, but he was more relieved and happy.
Because, he noticed that when Akina Nakamori said that he would exchange her life for his own, the murderous intention in Takenaka Kaguya obviously dissipated a little.
Thinking again that Akina Nakamori had lived on Half-Moon Island for several years, Genji thought he had an idea.
No, I saw him quickly walking up to Akina Nakamori, pretending to be righteous and saying, "Akina, step back, I am sorry for Takenaka as a teacher, and it is right for him to take away my life."
"No, teacher..." Akina Nakamori quickly interrupted, but before Genji could continue.
Suddenly, a figure suddenly flashed in front of his eyes, so fast that no one had time to react.
"Uh!"
At this moment, Takenaka Kaguya's tall figure appeared, and with lightning speed, he pinched Genji's neck and easily lifted him into the air.
"Hmph, Genji, you are playing such a trick in front of me. Why, do you think I am still as easy to talk to as before?" Takenaka Kaguya snorted coldly, the killing intent in his eyes was so strong that it almost turned into reality.
Suddenly, Genji was out of breath, and his hands were frantically trying to open Takenaka Kaguya's hands that were made of iron.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried or struggled, it had no effect.
"Bang..."
However, just as Takenaka Kaguya was about to crush Genji to death to relieve his hatred, he saw Akina Nakamori kneeling on the ice.
"Lord Takenaka, please, let the teacher go, I am willing to trade my life for his." Akina Nakamori said while crying.
"Exchange your life for his? Haha." Takenaka Kaguya couldn't help laughing sarcastically.
"Lord Takenaka, you can't kill Elder Genshi. If you kill him here, Kirigakure and Uzushiogakure will be enemies that will never stop fighting.
I know that with your strength, you will not take lightly even Konoha, the strongest ninja village today, not to mention just us Kirigakure.
But please think about it, Uzushiogakure doesn't have the strength to fight against Kirigakure, right?"
At this time, Kurama, who had been silent, stood up, looked at Takenaka Kaguya sincerely and said.
After saying that, Eiichiro Hoshigaki also stood up, first bowed to Takenaka Kaguya respectfully, and then said, "Lord Takenaka, Kurama is right.
If you kill Elder Genshi here today, Kirigakure will definitely face Uzushiogakure in the future.
And, in the final analysis, you were just invited by Konoha to come and stop Ninja from our Kirigakure, so there is absolutely no need for you to do this for Konoha."
Takenaka Kaguya understands the meaning of the two people's words. Indeed, he has the ability to make Kirigakure disappear from this plane, thus avoiding future troubles.
However, his character dictates that he will not kill any innocent people.
And he is not afraid of Kirigakure, but with Uzushiogakure's current strength, it is indeed impossible to be the opponent of Kirigakure, one of Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Genji is the elder of Kirigakure, and his status is equal to that of Mizukage. If he really kills Genji here today to vent his anger, then he will definitely drag Uzushiogakure into the quagmire of war. This is not in line with the countermeasures he and Ashina Uzumaki discussed before.
Thinking of this, Takenaka Kaguya snorted coldly and threw Genji away in the distance. The latter hit the ice hard. Although there was no fatal injury, a few ribs were broken.
"Ahem!"
Genji struggled to get up from the ice, with a hint of joy in his eyes.
"Go away, within ten minutes, everyone will disappear in front of my eyes, otherwise..."