"Of course it's because, in my heart, only you Takenaka can lead us Kirigakure to become stronger!"
Kirigakure, return to the village carriage.
Takenaka Kaguya had a face-to-face meeting with Genji before the end of the last war. At that time, Kirigakure had just been established. As long as he was willing, with his military exploits and strength, he would become the top executive of Kirigakure without anyone's support.
However, he still didn't ask for any power, and even took the initiative to give in in order to prevent the newly established Kirigakure from falling apart.
If those idiots at the Kaguya Clan hadn't been instigated by Hozuki Gengetsu, he would have chosen to go directly into the Kaguya Clan Forbidden Grounds to practice in seclusion.
Later, frustrated, he left Kirigakure with Yuko Kaguya and went to the deserted Half-Moon Island.
Now, so many years have passed in a flash.
However, facing Takenaka Kaguya's sizing eyes, Genji's face did not change at all. He just sighed, looked at Takenaka Kaguya seriously and seriously and continued, "Takenaka, I never thought that Hozuki Gengetsu was the one who led our Kirigakure to rise.
Even, in my heart, he can't even compare to First Mizukage Byakuren.
His mind determines his character, and his character determines that he will never be the most suitable character in my heart.
But you are different. In terms of strength, mind and vision, none of them can be compared to Hozuki Gengetsu.
So, Takenaka, even if you ignore past grievances and are unwilling to pursue what Hozuki Gengetsu did to you, then please consider Kirigakure's future and compete with Hozuki Gengetsu for the position of Second Mizukage."
At the end of the sentence, Genji bent over and made a gesture of please towards Takenaka Kaguya.
Seeing this, Takenaka Kaguya quickly helped Genji up and said with a wry smile, "Elder Genshi, I know your thoughts well.
However, for the position of Second Mizukage, even if most of the village supports me, I may not be able to take it smoothly.
After all, if I don't talk about others, I'm afraid Daimyo won't support me."
Hearing this, Genji frowned tightly, and immediately, Takenaka Kaguya told Genji about his decision to protect Daimyo of the Land of Water and go to Capital of the Land of Fire.
After listening, Genji was silent for a long time. Then, he raised his head, looked at Takenaka Kaguya and said seriously, "Daimyo, just leave it to me to persuade you.
Although our Lord Daimyo is stingy and not very big-hearted, I believe he will make the right choice.
In addition, Takenaka, don't worry too much that Daimyo will directly oppose you. Although he has various shortcomings, I think he is a qualified politician and a qualified ruler."
After saying this, Takenaka Kaguya was helpless and secretly said in his heart, "It seems that Elder Genshi has made up his mind to push me to the top."
Thinking of this, Takenaka Kaguya no longer refused, nodded slightly and said, "Then I'll trouble Elder Genshi."
As soon as the voice fell, the carriage stopped.
Immediately, Ninja was outside and said respectfully, "Elder Genshi, Lord Takenaka, have arrived outside Master Mizukage's house."
Takenaka Kaguya and Genji looked at each other, and then they got off the carriage together.
After a while, Ninja walked over and opened the door. However, no one expected that the person who came to open the door was actually Hozuki Gengetsu.
"Elder Genshi, why are you here..."
Hozuki Gengetsu was the first to see Genji. He was about to say hello with a smile, but suddenly turned around and saw Takenaka Kaguya.
In an instant, Hozuki Gengetsu's eyes shrank slightly, anger flashed in his eyes, and he immediately turned to look at Takenaka Kaguya and said with a smile, "I didn't expect, Takenaka, that you came back so quickly, can't you wait?"
"You..."
As soon as Genji heard this, he immediately wanted to refute, but saw Takenaka Kaguya put Teuchi aside. Then, Takenaka Kaguya said with a smile, "Long time no see, Lord Huanyue. We haven't seen each other for several years. Lord Huanyue's style is still the same. It seems that he has not recovered from the failure of that mission."
"Haha..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Genji couldn't help laughing.
Opposite, the smile on Hozuki Gengetsu's face disappeared, and a trace of hatred and disgust flashed in the eyes looking at Takenaka Kaguya. Although he had fought with Iwagakure's Wu for a day and a night, in the end, he almost killed Wu with a slight advantage.
However, at the last moment, he was attacked and seriously injured by a little-known Ōnoki. Not only did the mission fail, but Ōnoki stepped on his name and became Iwagakure Third Tsuchikage's first choice.
When he thought of this, Hozuki Gengetsu felt even more angry, but he knew very well that Takenaka Kaguya was far more powerful than he could contend with.
"Don't say anything like this. There is a saying that you should be brave after knowing your shame. As the village's Mizukage assistant, if I can't accept the failure of even one mission, it would be too disappointing.
Please, Takenaka, the teacher is waiting for you inside!" Hozuki Gengetsu suppressed the dissatisfaction and anger in his heart and pretended to be very calm.
"Haha, okay, we can't keep Master Byakuren waiting." Takenaka Kaguya chuckled, and immediately went in with Genji without being polite.
After a while, they came to the yard, but just when Genji was about to enter Byakuren's room with Takenaka Kaguya, they were stopped by Hozuki Gengetsu.
"Elder Genshi, the teacher told me that he wants to chat with Takenaka first. Why don't I accompany you to have a cup of tea in the yard." Hozuki Gengetsu said with a smile.
Hearing this, Genji frowned, glanced at Takenaka Kaguya, and saw Takenaka Kaguya nodded slightly, so he smiled and said, "Okay, let's wait for them outside."
Soon, Takenaka Kaguya pushed in the door.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw Byakuren sitting cross-legged on the main seat. Judging from his breath, Byakuren did not have much time left.
"I have met Lord Mizukage." Takenaka Kaguya saluted.
"Haha, no need to be polite, Takenaka, come and sit." Byakuren smiled and waved his hand, and invited Takenaka Kaguya to sit close to him.
Then, Byakuren looked Takenaka Kaguya up and down, and he found that Takenaka Kaguya was getting more and more unfathomable. Although the other party was right in front of him, Genji felt as if Takenaka Kaguya did not exist.
"Hey, after several years of not seeing each other, he is really getting more and more powerful." Byakuren took a deep breath and couldn't help but sigh.
Looking at Byakuren's probing eyes, Takenaka Kaguya smiled slightly, got himself a cup of tea, and then said with a smile, "Master Mizukage, this should be the first time we have met since I left the village, right?
Unexpectedly, Mr. Mizukage, who was so heroic and heroic at the beginning and is going strong now, will one day end up a hero."
"Haha, birth, old age, illness and death are something everyone will experience. I am just a mortal body, how can I stay the same forever?
On the other hand, Takenaka, you have changed a lot over the years, and your strength has become stronger and stronger.
If I hadn't sensed that your Chakra had not changed, I might not have been able to recognize you."