This Is Bad! Kirigakure Has Revolted!

During this time, Kakashi also made rapid progress, growing at an astonishing pace in all aspects, almost as if he had broken through a bottleneck.

certainly.

He can't compare to Kyohiko.

In fact, Kakashi has long since given up comparing himself to Kyohiko.

He knew it very well.

While the gap between himself and Kyohiko might seem small, they were actually on completely different levels. All he could do was...

Continuously grow stronger and catch up.

Inside the village, there is a training ground near the Forest of Death.

Genma Shiranui, with Senbon clenched in his mouth, stopped wielding his sword.

He's also been learning knife skills lately.

He learned to use a short sword, mainly to have more options in close combat, and also to use the sword in conjunction with Kunai protect himself when enemies get close.

but.

Whenever he felt tired and wanted to slack off, he would always turn around and see Kakashi quietly training.

Genma Shiranui couldn't help but sigh, "You're already so strong, yet you still work so hard. It makes us all feel ashamed."

"It's nothing. Compared to Kyohiko, my efforts are nothing at all."

"Although Kai didn't join the Anbu, he trains very hard every day."

As Kakashi spoke, he wielded his twin swords, lightning crackling and water exploding, his Ninja Blade techniques combining to create a beautiful spectacle.

Suddenly.

He crossed his two swords and then separated them.

Lightning crackled between the blades, transforming into a visible display of electricity.

Then, Kakashi threw one of the blades.

The lightning, like a rope, pulled the blade through an arc, transforming it into a beautiful silver-white arc in the air before finally returning to his own hand.

Genma Shiranui immediately stared at him.

He felt a subtle attraction emanating from Kakashi's blade and lightning, causing his Senbon to shift slightly.

"Magnet Release?"

"To be precise, it's not Magnet Release, but a variation of Lightning Style; it's different from the Magnet Release used in Sunagakure."

Kakashi smiled.

He had figured out the secret behind Orochimaru, Kyohiko, and their team's strategy to defeat the Third Kazekage, and after several months, he finally incorporated it into his own swordsmanship.

Call out!

The blade swung out.

The lightning in the middle scorched the branches of a tree.

"The next step is to further enhance the form transformation of Lightning Style, while also giving it the characteristics of compression and vibration."

Kakashi thought to himself.

At that moment, he abruptly stopped wielding the blade.

"This technique is quite good; it must have originated from one of your earliest ideas, right?"

"Yes."

Kakashi nodded. "The current results are so-so; it's not really that useful. It's still just one direction we're considering."

"It's pretty good, but your knife might not be suitable. Try this one."

Kyohiko threw the knife in his hand over.

Kakashi took it.

"Kusanagi Sword?"

As a ninja who came from a family of swordsmen, Kakashi had never seen the Kusanagi Sword Kusanagi Sword, but he had heard of its design.

These swords are different from ordinary Samurai swords; they are usually straight, and the one in my hand is a single-edged Kusanagi Sword.

Kakashi gave it a try.

This sword is Chakra Weapon, and it is particularly compatible with Lightning Style Chakra. Once it is infused with chakra, the blade immediately flashes with light.

Fine knife!

A flicker of excitement and joy flashed in his eyes.

No swordsman could resist such a weapon; after trying it for a while, he fell in love with it and wished he could hold it in his arms.

but.

Kakashi quickly regained his senses.

"It's too valuable!"

He reluctantly handed it over.

Kusanagi Sword is not something that can be measured by money.

"Lend it to me first. I have more of my own, and I have more than one weapon."

Kyohiko smiled.

He has plenty of weapons now.

Previously, Samehada wasn't used mainly because people in Kirigakure were worried about using Summoning Jutsu to bring it back, but now there's no need to worry about that anymore.

If absolutely necessary, using Samehada in conjunction with a space-sealing Barrier Technique wouldn't be a problem.

At the very least, it will definitely come in handy when dealing with Danzo.

He smiled and said, "It's not like I'm lending it to you for nothing. Since I've taken the benefit, I'll definitely have to put in some effort. When I need your help, I'll be there for you."

"Um!"

Kakashi nodded emphatically.

Then, he paused for a second and said, "Is something big about to happen again?"

"The Land of Water is almost there, and our chance is coming soon too."

Kyohiko didn't say much, but the two exchanged a glance and understood the general situation.

"Good."

Konoha, Hokage Office.

Tsunade sat down and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"Lady Tsunade, why are you sighing again?"

"Can't I even sigh?"

Tsunade glanced at Shizune, silently exhaled, and said, "Hokage is no easy task. Since becoming Hokage, I've drunk much less."

"Isn't that great?"

Tsunade's scheme succeeded.

After helping her a few times, Tsunade discovered that Shizune could be of great help to her in her secretarial work.

Compared to working at the hospital...

Obviously, it was more important to help her handle the Hokage's affairs, so Tsunade cleverly used this as an excuse to transfer Shizune to the office to help.

certainly.

She didn't completely stop Shizune from going to Konoha Hospital; she just used to spend every day there for treatment, and could also cultivate in her spare time.

Now, well...

Basically, when she's not busy at the hospital, she helps out at the Hokage Office.

"Shizune, ever since you came to the office, our Lord Hokage has had time to sigh. If you stay away, you won't hear it."

"Go!"

Tsunade glanced at the door, annoyed, and said, "If you're so capable, then you do it!"

Kyohiko pushed open the door and entered, then presented a report.

This is the information submitted by Gekko Shusaku.

Tsunade took it.

She glanced around and immediately stood up.

"Is the intelligence accurate?"

"It should be."

Kyohiko nodded.

Tsunade could not hide her joy.

For the past few months, the Land of Water and the Kirigakure have maintained a very restrained attitude, with neither side seemingly daring to provoke the other.

Konoha couldn't make any further moves, so they had no choice but to remain still and wait for the situation to change. Up until now, she still thought the Land of Water would continue to endure.

Unexpected.

I finally couldn't hold back anymore!

According to Gekko Shusaku's report, although the Land of Water maintains a facade of peace, the Noble Faction is secretly becoming restless.

Judging from all indications, they all want to go further.

This will inevitably ignite conflict between the two sides.

Tsunade the intelligence report, Tsunade pondered for a long time before saying, "Kyohiko, if the war with the Land of Water breaks out, you must be prepared."

"I've already made the arrangements. The only things to worry about now are the directions of Kumogakure and Iwagakure."

Kyohiko wasn't worried about Sunagakure.

Rasa has been taught a lesson and is now very obedient; he is incapable of making any further moves in the short term.

As long as Konoha can suppress Iwagakure and Kumogakure, they won't dare to take any action.

Conversely, if Konoha is severely damaged by Iwagakure and Kumogakure, Sunagakure, no matter how weak, will have its own ideas.

Therefore, the north is the key!

In the suburbs, Obito, as always, trained until evening, then practiced his boxing in the woods outside the village, waiting for the person he wanted to see.

Not long after, the old woman, carrying firewood on her back, slowly walked out of the woods. When she saw Obito practicing his boxing, a smile appeared on her face.

"Obito, is something bothering you today?"

"Grandma, I'll come to see you even if I have nothing else to do!"

Obito chuckled.

Then, he took out a piece of sushi from his pocket and said, "I got first place today. Although it was just Ninjutsu, it's a lot better than before, and I even got a bonus from the clan."

"Okay, that's good."

The old lady smiled and reached out to pat his head. "See? You can do it, can't you? Even if others are geniuses, you're no less capable. Don't underestimate yourself."

Her tone was gentle.

"Obito, you're just a little different from them in terms of talent. You need to be more confident. Once you have confidence, you'll find there's nothing you can't do!"

"Yes, Mother-in-law!"

Obito chuckled.

The old woman sat down shakily, and then ate the sushi with Obito, occasionally asking about his grandmother's situation.

Obito had already visited his grandmother and brought her a gift as well.

Then he complained that his grandmother had been nagging lately.

As the old woman listened, she offered words of advice and comfort, "She cares about you and doesn't want you to be under too much pressure. We elders don't really care how strong our children are; as long as they're doing well, that's all that matters!"

"Yeah, I understand, I'm just a little irritable."

Obito sighed.

The old woman chuckled, "It's a pity your Uchiha Clan Compound is too heavily guarded; I couldn't get in. Otherwise, I would have liked to meet your grandmother."

"Great! I'll introduce you to him another day!"

Obito was overjoyed.

The two chatted casually, and the old woman "didn't understand" anything about ninjas, but she mostly guided and enlightened Obito on life principles.

They ate and chatted at the same time.

Obito then realized it was already late, so he quickly got up to take the old woman home, waving goodbye only when they arrived.

He enjoyed the warmth and care he felt when he was with the old woman.

Wait until Obito.

The old woman grinned and muttered to herself, "Your sudden appearance means the plan is about to begin?"

"It's not time yet."

The Black Shadow twisted, "We'll make our move after Konoha takes action."

"Tsk, I can't wait! When a kind-hearted Uchiha faces such an ordeal, just how high will his Sharingan Awakening?"

"It's definitely not weak; it's strong enough to meet the adults' requirements."

The Land of Water, the Kirigakure.

Genji stared in astonishment at the report in his hand, his hands and feet turning ice-cold.

What he held in his hand was the intelligence sent back by the Anbu.

The nobles of Kyoto were secretly recruiting many ninjas from Kirigakure, bringing more people into the Guardian Ninja.

and.

Those people planned to reduce their support for Kirigakure.

Although Kirigakure has indeed suffered from severe internal strife in recent years due to the Bloody Mist policy, it cannot be said that it has achieved nothing.

The Land of Water's influence and the resources it obtains at sea are all increasing.

but.

Most of the benefits were reaped by Kyoto.

Once the nobles and Feudal Lord of the Land of Water cut off financial support, Kirigakure will truly be forced to fight.

Alternatively, they might become members of the Guardian Ninja, and from then on, there would be no more "Mizukage".

How could this be acceptable?

The Genji was extremely anxious.

"Elder, what about Lord Mizukage...?"

Ahead of him, Hozuki Mangetsu looked hesitant.

Now that he is in charge of the Anbu, upon receiving this intelligence, he immediately went to discuss it with Genji, and dared not tell the Mizukage at the first opportunity.

Yagura's abilities are widely recognized.

but.

His personality...

Anyone who has worked with Yagura for a period of time knows what kind of person he is.

When things are going well, they're great, but when they get irritable or angry, they can be just as ruthless, as unpredictable as the ocean.

And this matter is very important--

One wrong move and it could lead to a Land of Water!

Genji paced back and forth. After a few seconds, his expression hardened, and he said, "I can't make a decision on this matter; I must discuss it with Lord Mizukage."

He walked quickly toward the Mizukage Office.

This is a huge deal!

If the Kyoto Noble Faction really goes this far, it would be worth fighting them, otherwise Kirigakure will inevitably decline or even perish sooner or later.

He hurried upstairs.

Hozuki Mangetsu hesitated for a moment, but quickly caught up and followed him all the way to the outside of the office.

When he arrived, he only heard one sentence coming from inside the office.

"Then let's fight!"

The conflict in the Land of Water was kept completely in the dark by the Yuki Clan and the Kaguya Clan.

After arriving in Kyoto, they stayed in the suburbs.

However.

Their new life wasn't as wonderful as they had imagined.

Upon arriving in Kyoto, they gained wealth, but also encountered things they had never experienced before.

Interacting with others.

He would Kaguya Raizo without hesitation if asked to do so, but teaching him how to please others is far too difficult.

If their clan knew these things, they wouldn't have fallen to such a state.

so.

In Kyoto, the Yuki Clan actually handles these affairs.

Even the Yuki Clan itself isn't actually very good at it.

Nighttime, the new settlement of the Kaguya Clan.

"This kind of life is so boring. It feels worse than when I was in Kirigakure. At least in Kirigakure I could go out and kill people!"

"Yes!"

"Almost there, almost there."

Kaguya Raizo listened to his clansmen's discussion and sighed inwardly.

The future of the family...

He was really unsure of himself.

Just as he was feeling uneasy, the guards outside rushed in, and before they even arrived, one of them called out.

"Clan leader, Kirigakure terrible has happened! Kirigakure has rebelled!"

"What?"

Kirigakure rebelled?

How could that be!

Kaguya Raizo stunned for a moment, even wondering if he was hallucinating, or if the world had turned upside down.

Kirigakure...

Kirigakure, which has always served as the military force of the Land of Water, has actually rebelled!

After a brief moment of confusion, he quickly came to his senses.

Something must have happened that he doesn't know about!

Raizo looked behind the guards at the Yuki Clan members who had been chasing after them. "What happened?"

"That's right, that's right... The nobles wanted to cut the expenses of Kirigakure, so they submitted an application to the Feudal Lord, Feudal Lord did not immediately reject it."

The Yuki Clan answered.

Kaguya Raizo momentarily stunned.

Could such a thing really happen?

Although he doesn't understand governance, Kirigakure is, after all, a force of the state; how can they not provide funding?

Isn't that just reckless?

Before he could even process what was happening, his clansmen were already in an uproar, declaring their intention to attack Kirigakure and slaughter all those in Kirigakure who were plotting a rebellion.

Kaguya Clan may not be good at much else, but they love fighting!

I was in a bad mood today, only one chapter, sorry.