After Akaseki Squad arrived at the port of the East Sea, he directly hired a voyage ship to go to Land of Water.
Akaseki also tried, pressuring Ranwu and Shinnosuke to take them Water Walking to run over, which would save a day, but they strongly opposed it.
Although summoning Tanuki Treasure to fly is one way, the cost is too high for Akaseki. After weighing the two factors, we have to choose to take a boat.
After setting sail, Akaseki saw Ranwu looking south, so he took the initiative and said, "When you come back, I will accompany you to worship Land of Whirlpools."
Akaseki can see that Ranwu is looking in the direction of Land of Whirlpools...
Although after watching "Warring States Sealing History" that time, Akaseki was a little scared of the Whirlpool Sea, but unlike in the past, Akaseki is not so scared that he dare not approach.
Uzumaki Clan...
He should also be a descendant of the treacherous but loyal Ashura, but Akaseki has always been a generous person, so he is willing to pay homage and see if he should replace the portrait in the ancestral hall with Indra.
Konoha 41, March 30.
Akaseki Squad landed at the port of Land of Water.
At this time, Land of Water, due to the internal fighting among the ninjas, the domestic situation is almost the same as that of Warring States Period, and the port is not as bustling as it was twenty years ago. Even this kind of ocean-going port is only slightly popular now.
There is no need for Akaseki to find anything else, the local Mist Ninja will contact them.
It was their old acquaintances who came - Suikazan Fuguki, Qing, and Ling, that is, at the time of Chunin Ninja Exams, three Genin who came to Konoha and Mizukage's faction.
"It turns out it's you three... I haven't seen you for five years, and you have changed a lot." Akaseki spoke the truth.
This is true. The three of them are two or three years older than Akaseki. Suikazan Fuguki's body shape is like a blown up balloon, which is even more exaggerated than before. Qing and Ling are both much more mature and taller. What's even more eye-catching is that at this time, Ling and Suikazan are both carrying a strange-looking broadsword behind their backs.
The two "strange knives" have a unified characteristic of being "big", which is completely different from the ordinary Ninja Blade, and is more like a heavy weapon.
Among them, the big knife behind Suikazan was wrapped in a bandage. Akaseki, who had a keen sense, took a second look at it - he always felt that this knife... seemed to have a breath of life, like a living thing.
The big knife behind Ling almost turned into a disc, and there were two handles on the handle.
Previously on Chunin Ninja Exams, he was indeed a dual-sword style, but his current sword seems to have some special usage.
"Long time no see, Mr. Mizukage invites you." Qing stepped forward and said.
Suikazan has a domineering personality, Lingya is ruthless and murderous, and only Qing, as the younger brother, is more suitable to interact with others, but...
"Really?" Akaseki was motionless at this time. When Ranwu and Shinnosuke saw this, they both stood motionless behind Akaseki.
Qing frowned slightly at this moment, and before Suikazan could attack, he took out a seal scroll from his arms and said, "This is a token of contact..."
When Akaseki saw this, he took it over, took two steps back, and carefully examined it.
"It's not like you don't know us!" Suikazan said impatiently.
"Quest joint verification is very important... Oh, you Kirigakure don't usually do quests, right?" Akaseki said matter-of-factly.
Suikazan:!!!
Suikazan took half a step forward, but was stopped by Qing.
"Be careful and you won't make a big mistake, you are indeed Konoha's Akaseki." Qing complimented.
Akaseki Hearing this, he raised his head and glanced at him, and then handed his seal scroll to Qing with satisfaction.
Of course, Akaseki is not just waiting for compliments.
The reason why I am so careful is not because I dislike Suikazan and Ling, but...
The knives they were carrying were so strange! Using strange weapons was not a problem.
But...
Akaseki knew that Karatachi Xuancang had been forging various ninja tools before. The first time Akaseki fought against Hidden Mist Village was because the other party went to Land of Whirlpools to collect materials, and Akebino's "Kabutowari" and Akaseki had also seen it with their own eyes.
Their weapons were so strange, Akaseki naturally had to guess whether Karatachi Xuancang gave them to them...
If it was really a gift from Karatachi Xuancang, then Akaseki has to wonder whether these three people were sent by Mizukage or Karatachi Xuancang!
Fortunately, there is nothing wrong with the seal scroll as a token. It was indeed Mizukage who sent them...
"Konoha really only sent you three?" Ling frowned at this time.
Akaseki three people, they all know each other...
What's more, I know that they are not very old, not even as old as I am, and Chunin Ninja Exams who participated together back then.
Therefore...
Although Akaseki is now famous, they still lack realism.
They can admit that Akaseki was very strong when Chunin Ninja Exams was there, but they can't believe that Akaseki can now compare with those masters who Shinobi World became famous for. He is not Jinchuriki...
Akaseki raised his eyebrows when he heard this and said, "Did Sand Ninja send a lot of people here?"
Qing took over the conversation at this time and said, "Sand Ninja doesn't have many people here, only five... Although Konoha is currently at war with Sand Ninja, in Land of Water, you are all invited by me, Kirigakure. Please exercise restraint in the future."
Listening to Qing's reminder, Akaseki waved his hands and said, "I have no objection. Our Uchiha Clan ninjas are the most distinguished between public and private affairs... You'd better tell them not to humiliate themselves."
Akaseki feels the atmosphere is more and more weird...
According to Akaseki's previous understanding, this mission should be caused by the conflict between Mizukage and Karatachi Faction, and both parties requested foreign aid from each other.
If this is the case, even if there is no real falling out, the two sides should have a strong sense of opposition.
Now that there are only myself and Mizukage, the other three should have no motive to "perform". Even if they want to maintain harmony in name, they should hint to Akaseki about "friend and foe", instead of simply emphasizing not to conflict with each other, right?
This made Akaseki a little confused about the situation of Kirigakure.
Fortunately, Akaseki doesn't need to think so much...
Soon after, Akaseki Squad followed the three people who came to contact Land of Rain, and went deep into the hinterland and southwest Swamp of Land of Rain, and met the client this time - Third Mizukage himself!
"Third Hokage only sent you three..." Mizukage looked slightly disappointed. But before Akaseki could say anything, Mizukage had already said, "Back then First Hokage, handed over Three-Tails and Six-Tails to Kirigakure as the cornerstone of peace. Unfortunately... now Land of Water has fallen into continuous chaos due to the ambitions of some people..."
Akaseki:...
Akaseki also doesn't know why Third Mizukage reads his "great achievements".
"But it's not too late now! As long as Six-Tails is conquered again, peace will surely come to Land of Water again... This should also be First Hokage's wish." Mizukage said righteously.
Akaseki immediately understood after hearing this. In order to convince himself to hire Konoha, this guy probably counted the "recapture of Tailed Beast" as "after-sales service" - I just asked Konoha to complete the "after-sales service", and it did not count as hiring them!
Of course, Akaseki doesn't care what he thinks.
Anyway, the rewards for this kind of tasks are all given by the village, and it's not just as simple as accepting employment.
"Don't worry, we are here this time just to fully assist Mr. Mizukage and capture Six-Tails. We will not... give other people a chance." Akaseki said matter-of-factly.
Akaseki doesn't have any objections to Karatachi Xuancang, but since Sand Ninja is assisting him, of course the other party's Sand Ninja is also one of Akaseki's targets!
Although I can't do it directly and openly, but...
Some small actions are inevitable!
"Well, that's right." Mizukage nodded, and then said, "You guys should go and rest first. This Azure Water Marsh is too big, and the location of Six-Tails is still being confirmed." This is a temporary camp for Kirigakure.
As Mizukage said, the area of this Swamp is huge. Kirigakure only knew that Six-Tails was in this Swamp before, but did not know the exact location.
Now Kirigakure has sent out a large number of ninjas, and is going to narrow the scope first, otherwise it would be too inefficient to rely solely on the masters of the capture team to find them.
Akaseki The three of them don't need to do such a rudimentary search task at this time, but are waiting for news in the camp.
During...
"When capturing Tailed Beast, you must be careful. You would rather fail to capture than obey my orders... I always feel something is strange." Akaseki emphasized.
Ranwu and Shinnosuke, at first thought that his Uchiha Bloodline had awakened and was deliberately being overbearing, but seeing that he was serious about what he said, they both nodded seriously.
That night, there was no news about the whereabouts of Six-Tails, but Akaseki and the other three met Karatachi Yagura, as well as Sand Ninja's enemies.
"Huh? You... are Yagura's younger brother?" Akaseki looked at Yagura with a childish face and couldn't help but become confused.
Strange...
Yagura It's okay to have a younger brother...
Akaseki can also feel the breath of Tailed Beast on him! Isn't it the new Jinchuriki, but Karatachi Yagura?
Could it be...
Akaseki started to speculate in the flash of lightning - maybe he is Karatachi Yagura's younger brother who was separated since childhood. He was recently taken back home. Since then, Hou Xuan has started to neglect Yagura, and he is still kind. Under the instigation of his performing brother, Yagura was punished many times. In the end, Yagura lost everything. Even the chance to become Jinchuriki was replaced by his younger brother. In which dark corner is he waiting for rebirth?
Hiss--
Akaseki After thinking of this possibility, he was shocked.
But...
"Long time no see, Konoha's Akaseki." Yagura said calmly.
Akaseki:???
Actually, a younger brother is back?
It's this guy...
The appearance and height have not changed much?
Is this reasonable? "It's been a long time indeed." Shinnosuke looked at Yagura full of fighting spirit.
Five years ago, Akaseki felt that Yagura was a bit "precocious". Although he was the same age as himself, he looked like he was fourteen or fifteen years old. But now...
This guy actually still looks like he is fourteen or fifteen years old. He is no different from what he was back then. He has already begun to mature "lately"!