Hidden Mist Village's Past

Following behind Suikazan Fuguki was a ninja girl with sharp teeth, wielding the Kirigakure sword, Thunder Swords, named Ringo Ameyuri.

Utakata, the Jinchuriki of Hidden Mist Village, slowly walked out of the ship's cabin, looked at the dark island, and said seriously, "We're going to use this place as our operational center. The environment is just too terrible."

Upon hearing this, Suikazan Fuguki's face darkened, and he said sternly, "Boy, obey orders! This is the island closest to the border of the Land of Fire. We're not here for a vacation. It's foolish to be concerned about whether the environment is beautiful or not."

Utakata, hearing the reprimand from the head of the Anbu, remained expressionless and calmly walked towards the center of the island.

Suikazan Fuguki, another white-haired Kirigakure ninja, said, "Arrange for the men to set up the tents. The commander-in-chief needs to begin planning the operation. This victory will surely belong to our Hidden Mist Village!"

The white-haired Mistman nodded immediately upon hearing the Fuguki's words, and said with a serious expression, "Understood, Minister. I will make the arrangements immediately."

After the ship docked, Terumi Mei and the others immediately left the cabin and headed towards the center of the island. Looking at the barren island, she said with a serious expression, "Setting up the command post here, just how afraid is this Suikazan Fuguki of Konoha's ninjas?"

Hearing Terumi Mei's dissatisfaction, Qing shook his head and said seriously, "Terumi Mei, please follow the arrangements. Genji instructed me that this battle against the outside world concerns the face of Hidden Mist Village. Even if you have prejudices, you should follow the order."

Meanwhile, a large number of Kirigakure Ninja, carrying tents and various supplies, headed towards the center of the island. As the Shinobi World island of Qi, the main source of their food was salted fish and various kinds of seafood.

Terumi Mei looked at some of the Kirigakure ninja, each with several salted fish hanging from their bodies, sighed again, and said with a serious expression, "Land of Fire to seize a piece of land is not a wise move. We should negotiate with Konoha, establish some transit stations, and open up trade with the outside world. Otherwise, most of our food source is salted fish. If we lose again this time, the strength of Hidden Mist Village may fall behind by several decades."

Hearing Terumi Mei's words, Ao immediately spoke up, "If it were the old Hiruzen Sarutobi, even if Konoha won, the final consequence would be peace talks with Hidden Mist Village. If we were to take a hard line and insist on continuing the fight, Konoha might even compensate Hidden Mist Village for some of the war losses."

Ao's mind flashed back to scenes from World War II and Third Shinobi World War, and he said with a sigh, "If the Second Mizukage had invaded the Land of Fire, he might have been able to seize some territory."

Upon Terumi Mei's face showed a hint of regret, but she then said seriously, "The Second Mizukage had a terrible temper, and he also encountered the Second Iwakage in the Land of Fire, ultimately both dying in Land of Fire."

Ao also looked regretful and said, "It was all Hiruzen Sarutobi's good luck. Unfortunately, at that time, the Second Tsuchikage was also leading his troops to invade the Land of Fire, and he ran right into the Second Mizukage. The two were enemies during the Warring States Period, and as soon as they met, they led us to fight against the ninjas of Hidden Stone Village."

Then Qing sighed and said helplessly, "We couldn't persuade them at the time. In the end, they both died. We and the ninjas of Hidden Stone Village suffered heavy losses. Then we withdrew from the Land of Fire carrying the bodies of the village ninjas."

At this point, Ao was also feeling a headache coming on. Back then, he had followed the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu, to invade the Land of Fire. Within the Land of Fire's borders, they hadn't fought the Konoha ninja, but instead had clashed with the Hidden Stone Village ninja—the war had started right on Konoha's own turf!

Just then, Terumi Mei heard a series of curses coming from ahead. Turning her head, she saw Suikazan Fuguki angrily berating a newcomer. Looking at that ugly face, yet still so arrogant, Terumi Mei a deep sense of disgust.

Then Terumi Mei spoke up again, "That's enough, Fuguki! That guy is just a newbie, it's normal for him to be clumsy."

Suikazan Fuguki was very dissatisfied with Terumi Mei's words, so he directly said, "Terumi Mei, I'm assigning you to the vanguard, leading the Elite Jonin of Hidden Mist Village to invade the border of the Land of Fire."

The newcomer who was scolded and beaten by Suikazan Fuguki was Chojuro. Chojuro still looked very young and was clumsy in everything he did. Just now, he accidentally dropped the supplies he was carrying on the ground.

He was seen by the Suikazan Fuguki again, and was immediately beaten up by the Fuguki. He's still lying on the ground, constantly apologizing.

Terumi Mei was clearly displeased upon hearing this order, but remembering Ao's words, she nodded and said seriously, "This can be done as a mission, but please let this newcomer go."

Upon hearing this, Suikazan Fuguki immediately adopted a serious expression and coldly said in a very rough voice, "Go and carry out the mission, Terumi Mei. I am the true commander in this war against Konoha. Do not disobey my orders."

Upon Terumi Mei's expression turned extremely ugly. She then said to the Fuguki, "I understand. I'll go carry out the mission right away."

After saying that, Terumi Mei called out to the Kirigakure ninja, "The vanguard, come with me to carry out the orders!"

Immediately, more than two hundred Mist Ninja, like a swarm of rampaging locusts, Terumi Mei and rushed towards the border.