After Uesugi Shinji took his leave of Karatachi Yagura, Yagura summoned Shinji's former superior, Suikazan Fuguki.
Uchiha Madara's Eye of the Moon plan would take at least another decade to come to fruition. His future proxy, Obito, would need capable subordinates or collaborators, and Uesugi Shinji had already become one of the people Madara was considering recruiting.
And Suikazan Fuguki was a key piece in Uchiha Madara's plan!
Summoned to appear, Suikazan Fuguki hurried over as fast as he could. The moment he entered the tent, he bowed deeply and respectfully, his flattery plain for all to see.
Karatachi Yagura seemed quite pleased with Suikazan Fuguki's display, but a hint of disdain lurked deep in his eyes.
The one controlling Karatachi Yagura was Uchiha Madara. Naturally arrogant, he wanted everyone to submit to him, yet he couldn't stand sycophants. He was a difficult master to please.
"Suikazan Fuguki, can I trust you?" Karatachi Yagura asked, watching Fuguki stand ramrod straight with his head bowed. At the same time, an almost imperceptible pressure bore down on him.
Suikazan Fuguki's heart leaped at the question. As soon as he recovered, he loudly declared his loyalty. "I would gladly lay down my life for you, Mizukage-sama! Whatever task you give me, I'll do everything in my power to complete it, even if it costs me my life!"
He hungered for power, but he also knew that his natural limitations had left him with little chance of growing stronger. If he wanted to become one of the village's most influential figures, his only option was to cling to someone powerful.
Without a doubt, the Mizukage was the most powerful person in Kirigakure!
Besides, Karatachi Yagura was only middle-aged and in his prime. If Fuguki could become one of Yagura's trusted confidants, he would surely