"Advisor, a message has come from the ice fields. A squad searching for Yuki Clan remnants was discovered and wiped out. The culprit likely used Water Release ninjutsu. No traces of Ice Release were found at the scene."
Inside the Mizukage Building in Kirigakure, an Anbu ninja knelt on one knee on the floor as he reported to a man standing in the shadows of the room.
"The other side used Water Release as well? Who could it be? It seems there are still quite a few forces in the Land of Water resisting us in secret."
When the man turned around, a pair of scarlet eyes shone with an ominous light in the darkness.
He was none other than Kirigakure's current true ruler, Shimura Danzō.
"Sir, should we send another Anbu squad to the Yuki Clan's territory? We might be able to find traces of those enemies."
Since the enemy had used Water Release ninjutsu, they were most likely a force within the Land of Water. If they dispatched a large number of Anbu to investigate, they would surely uncover some clues.
"No need. At most, only a few remnants of the Yuki Clan remain. They are not worth wasting any more effort on. Focus on carrying out operations against the remaining Kekkei Genkai clans. My Blood Mist Plan has a great need for those Kekkei Genkai."
Shimura Danzō no longer cared much about who was opposing him in the shadows. Before absolute power, no petty scheme could possibly stir up any waves.
"As long as my Blood Mist Plan succeeds..."
Danzō's mind was entirely on his laboratory. Once the plan succeeded, he would possess the strength to completely control Kirigakure.
"Also, place the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal on all newly recruited members. You are all my tools. Only