"I didn't actually care what the village higher-ups thought. You know me—I had no interest in the power games within the village."
On Half-Moon Island.
As Takenaka Kaguya's somewhat cold voice fell, Genji let out a helpless sigh.
"Ah, Takenaka, of course I understand you. I know you wouldn't leak the village's secrets.
It's just that we're too weak. Right now, the forces behind the higher-ups led by the Mizukage are too powerful. Although I'm an elder of the village, I truly can't offer you much help in this matter.
I only hope you won't come to resent the village, Takenaka," Genji said.
Hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya shook his head and said calmly, "Elder Genji, I understand. Thank you for supporting me.
Don't worry. I won't resent the village. After all, no matter what, I am still a man of Kirigakure."
"That's good. Takenaka, you achieved fame at a young age, and your great strength has made the higher-ups led by the Mizukage worry that you would become an obstacle to their achievements.
That was why Hozuki Gengetsu secretly used underhanded schemes against you back then, all to force you to leave.
And because you considered the bigger picture and did not simply flip the table, I knew what kind of person you were from that moment on.
But rest assured, Takenaka. In a few years, once you come of age, such obstacles will no longer exist. I met with the Daimyo some time ago, and he remains quite pleased with you.
Moreover, the Daimyo has promised that if the position of Second Mizukage has not yet been decided by the time you come of age, he will support you in becoming the Second Mizukage." Genji sighed in relief before quickly adding this.
Takenaka Kaguya was stunned for a moment,