Dark Currents Stirring

"Mizukage-sama, I successfully killed Ringo Ameyuri. This is her Ninja Blade."

Fuguki Suikazan stepped forward and handed Ringo Ameyuri's [Thunder Sword: Kiba] to Yagura.

The diminutive Fourth Mizukage, who looked like a child, nodded and casually put away the [Thunder Sword: Kiba].

Seeing this, Fuguki Suikazan continued, "Mizukage-sama, should we deal with all those who oppose the Bloody Mist Policy...?"

As he spoke, he made a throat-slitting gesture.

Yagura, with his childlike appearance, did not rebuke him.

Just as Simu had guessed, with the implementation of the Bloody Mist Policy and their defeat in the Third Shinobi World War, Kirigakure was now unstable at heart.

Obito, standing behind Yagura, was gradually beginning to feel overwhelmed.

Therefore, he had to find every way possible to weaken Kirigakure and strike down those opposing the Blood Mist, thus preventing his exposure and maintaining his control over Kirigakure.

"You two, keep watch. Especially within the ANBU—find out who opposes the Bloody Mist Policy. I need a list."

Yagura spoke blandly and issued his order.

The meaning behind that order was perfectly clear. The Mizukage was preparing to begin a new round of purges.

The Blood Mist was about to rise again!

A dangerous glint appeared in Zabuza's eyes.

But he suppressed that savagery well.

Fuguki Suikazan, meanwhile, maintained his usual persona and offered his counsel. "Mizukage-sama, Ringo Ameyuri was usually very close to Hozuki Mangetsu."

Hozuki Mangetsu.

A genius of the Hozuki Clan, capable of skillfully wielding all seven Ninja Blades passed down through Kirigakure's generations. He possessed extraordinary talent and tremendous strength. He was currently the wielder of [Twin Blades: Hiramekarei], as well as one of Kirigakure's pillars.

At that name, a trace of coldness flashed through Yagura's eyes.

"I understand. You may both leave."

"Mizukage-sama, there is one more matter."

Fuguki Suikazan