Kirigakure, Byakuren yard.
The atmosphere in the room was relatively gloomy, and Hozuki Gengetsu looked very ugly after listening to Byakuren's narration.
"Teacher, we need to prepare for the worst. With Takenaka Kaguya's strength, once he lifts the table, we have no chance to resist." Hozuki Gengetsu said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Byakuren sighed, then looked up at Hozuki Gengetsu with a determined look on his face and said, "Huanyue, have you thought clearly?"
"The struggle for power always involves progress and no retreat. Even if I die on the way to Second Mizukage, I will have no regrets." Hozuki Gengetsu nodded with firm eyes.
"Then have you thought about the consequences?" Byakuren asked again.
"We have no way out, we can only continue.
Even if we give up now, once Takenaka Kaguya comes to power, none of us will gain his trust again.
So, teacher, from the very beginning, we had no way out, right?" Hozuki Gengetsu said in a deep voice.
"Well, in that case, let's prepare for the worst.
However, if possible, we should still try to reduce internal friction in the village."
Having said this, Byakuren sighed again, and then he said helplessly, "Huanyue, I don't have much time left, go and prepare."
"Yes, teacher, you have a good rest and leave the rest to me." Hozuki Gengetsu saluted respectfully and took care of Byakuren before he went out.
As for Takenaka Kaguya, Genji arranged for them to live in the Genji Clan's clan and arranged everything. Genji said a few words to Takenaka Kaguya and left.
At this moment, in the courtyard.
Yuko Kaguya poured a cup of tea for Takenaka Kaguya, then looked at Takenaka Kaguya who frowned slightly and said softly, "Takenaka, are you okay?"
"I'm fine, aunt, you don't have to worry." Takenaka Kaguya said, shaking his head gently.
"That's good. I know that Elder Genshi wants you to come back because he wants you to compete with Hozuki Gengetsu for the position of Second Mizukage.
Regarding these things, I can't give you any advice. I just hope that you can follow your own heart. No matter what the future results are, you will not regret it." Yuko Kaguya said softly.
"I know, aunt.
I was just thinking that something like power really makes people obsessed and makes them less and less like themselves.
In the beginning, the original intention of establishing the village was just for the major ninja clans to gather together to protect more ordinary people from living a peaceful life.
At that time, no one wanted war to come again. Ending the war and staying away from the war became everyone's only hope.
Now, only a few years have passed, and some people are completely lost in the false appearance brought by power, and even go to the extent of starting a war again in order to ensure that their own power and desires can be satisfied."
Takenaka Kaguya sighed and felt helpless at the same time.
Having said this, he looked at Yuko Kaguya and asked, "Auntie, if I give in again now, will you be disappointed?"
After he finished speaking, Yuko Kaguya was stunned for a moment, but then he understood what he was thinking, and immediately shook his head and said warmly, "Takenaka, giving in is not a fear, just like your choice when you first established the village. Therefore, in my aunt's opinion, Takenaka, you are not cowardly. Your concession has allowed the village to develop very well over the years.
In the past, my aunt didn't understand why Takenaka you would do that, but after returning to the village this time, I saw the smiles on the children's faces and everyone's happy life, so I understood the decision you made."
At this point, Yuko Kaguya sighed, and then continued, "However, compared to other people, my aunt hopes Takenaka that you can be happy, so no matter what you do, my aunt will support you.
Because, in my heart, no one is as important as you Takenaka."
As soon as these words came out, Takenaka Kaguya was very moved.
"The same goes for Akina, Lord Takenaka, whatever you want to do, just do it. No matter what your choice is, Akina will support you."
Suddenly, a particularly pleasant voice sounded. The two of them looked over, and what they saw was a beautiful face, and when she smiled, everything seemed to have lost its color.
"Hahaha, okay, I will consider it carefully." Takenaka Kaguya laughed and nodded.
On the side, Yuko Kaguya also laughed and reached out to gently stroke Akina Nakamori's head.
At night, the moon and stars are sparse, and a rare sight appears in the sky that has been shrouded in fog all year round.
At this moment, Takenaka Kaguya was sitting alone on a recliner, looking at Mingyue hanging high in the sky, and thinking about what to choose next.
"In the original work, Kirigakure began to decline after Third Mizukage. After Fourth Mizukage was manipulated, Bloody Mist was created, which caused the overall strength of Kirigakure to decline.
During Hozuki Gengetsu's reign, Kirigakure's overall strength was almost second only to Konohagakure. In other words, it is not considered a failure for him to become Second Mizukage." Takenaka Kaguya thought to himself.
Yes, although Takenaka Kaguya has not yet made a decision whether to withdraw from the competition for Second Mizukage, deep down in his heart, he still recognizes Hozuki Gengetsu.
It's just that people are a collection of contradictions after all, and Takenaka Kaguya is even more so.
First of all, what Hozuki Gengetsu did to him made him stand on the opposite side of Hozuki Gengetsu. They were in different camps.
Secondly, he doesn't want war to come, and he doesn't want more innocent people to die because of him.
Thirdly, he didn't want to let down Genji and those who had been supporting him behind the scenes, so he was pushed to this point.
Finally, what he said is that people cannot help themselves when they are in the world. This sentence can fully express his inner thoughts.
"Hoo!"
After exhaling a breath of turbid air, Takenaka Kaguya no longer thought about it, but sighed and murmured to himself, "I don't know when, I became an unfree person."
It's night, and there's nothing to say all night.
Early the next morning, Takenaka Kaguya was playing with Akina Nakamori. Both of them were using Rokushiki. Under the guidance of Takenaka Kaguya, Akina Nakamori first practiced very well with Kami-e, followed by shaving and Geppo.
For Shigan, Rankyaku and Tekkai, no matter how Takenaka Kaguya teaches, Akina Nakamori does not have this talent and cannot even get started.
Suddenly, the courtyard door opened from the outside, and then Genji Earth Flow came in with a tired look on his face.
"Takenaka, Akina." Genji greeted.
"Elder Genshi/Teacher." The two saluted.
A moment later, in the living room.
"Sorry, Takenaka, the message I brought is not good."