Bloodline Family Assembly, the Fourth Mizukage's Surprising Move!

The Mizukage Building, once a grand hall, was now a scene of devastation. Cracks from Shinra Tensei stretched from the ceiling to the floor, exposing a rebar-like structure. Nagato, with Yahiko, Konan, Kakuzu, and Sasori standing behind him, waited for the representatives of Kirigakure's various Kekkei Genkai clans.

Kisame's abdominal wound had completely healed. He slung Samehada over his shoulder, his shark-like face appearing even more ferocious. He stood beside Lin Feng, his gaze fixed on the ninjas entering the hall one after another.

Their expressions varied, showing anger, fear, and undisguised wariness. They were representatives of Kirigakure's Kekkei Genkai clans, including many elderly and distinguished figures.

"Lord Madara, all summoned representatives have arrived," Kisame's voice was hoarse and deep, as always.

Lin Feng stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the hall. His purple Rinnegan eyes swept over everyone present, as if scrutinizing a group of prisoners awaiting judgment.

"Why are you all standing? Kneel!"

Kisame roared, his chakra erupting violently, carrying the unique devouring aura of Samehada. The ninjas still standing and whispering were instantly intimidated by this pressure and instinctively knelt on the ground.

Several Kekkei Genkai ninjas' faces turned red. They wanted to resist but were mercilessly suppressed by Kisame's imposing aura. They felt an unprecedented pressure, even greater than when the Third Mizukage was alive.

Lin Feng was pleased with Kisame's actions; the young man's loyalty was genuine.

He didn't rush to speak, allowing the oppressive silence to spread throughout the hall. He knew that sometimes silence was more powerful than any words.

Finally, an elder with white hair and a hunched back tremblingly raised his head.

"May I ask, sir... why have you summoned us? And where is the Third Mizukage?" the elder's voice carried a hint of sorrow and confusion. He was an elder of the Hozuki Clan, and Gengetsu Hozuki had once been his disciple.

A playful curve appeared on Lin Feng's lips.

"The Third Mizukage?" he repeated dismissively, "A Kage who cannot lead Kirigakure to the future naturally goes where he belongs."

He gestured to Kisame beside him.

"From today onwards, there is only one Mizukage in Kirigakure."

"He, Kisame Hoshigaki, is your new Fourth Mizukage."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall erupted in chaos.

"What?!"

"Him, a failure from the Anbu cleanup unit, how dare he!"

"I refuse to accept this! This is against the rules!"

"The Fourth Mizukage should be born from our noble Kekkei Genkai clans!"

A commotion broke out in the crowd, mixed with grumbles of defiance and anger. These representatives of the Kekkei Genkai clans were all highly respected figures. To make them bow to someone who used to specialize in cleaning up the corpses of his comrades was a great humiliation.

Kisame's eyes turned cold, and he slammed Samehada onto the ground with a deafening crash that shook the very earth.

"Who is not convinced?!" his hoarse voice carried a heavy killing intent, "I killed the Third Mizukage, I killed the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and I am the Mizukage! Who has an opinion, come and try me?"

A bloody aura permeated the air, and the clamoring ninjas instantly fell silent. They had all heard of Kisame's fearsome reputation, and many had witnessed his ruthless execution of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen single-handedly. No one dared to step forward.

Lin Feng did not stop Kisame; he wanted this kind of brutal deterrence.

"Silence," Lin Feng's voice was not loud, but it easily drowned out all the noise.

The hall returned to a deathly stillness.

"Your objections to this Mizukage stem from his low birth or a lack of respect for your Kekkei Genkai clans," Lin Feng saw through their thoughts at a glance, "But what has your so-called respect brought to Kirigakure?"

His voice suddenly became stern.

"Years of isolation have turned Kirigakure into a decaying prison! Externally, your economy has been declining, and your ninjas on missions can't even afford a decent meal. Internally, Kekkei Genkai clans attack each other, sending comrades to the battlefield for meager resources!"

"Your village has long been dragged into a quagmire by infighting and fear, yet you still talk about rules and traditions!"

"Development is the hard truth. Without development and economy, you pathetic worms who can only survive on the handouts of the Daimyo will only be slaves!"

His words struck everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer. They wanted to retort but found themselves unable to refute him. Lin Feng was speaking the truth; the current state of Kirigakure was a bloody reality.

Lin Feng looked at the elder of the Hozuki Clan.

"Elder Hozuki, your clan's Mangetsu Hozuki is exceptionally talented. How old is he?"

The elder was taken aback, not expecting Lin Feng to suddenly call him out.

"Mangetsu is still just a 3-year-old child... he's still training in the village."

"Training? Is he training to be a tool to be exploited by the village and eventually die on the battlefield?" Lin Feng's rhetorical question made the elder's heart tremble.

"I can tell you, I am not here to destroy Kirigakure, I am here to rebuild it."

"For the future, so that the descendants of you Kekkei Genkai ninjas will not have to send their young children to the battlefield, so they can have a full childhood, and not be discarded like tools!"

Lin Feng's voice became steady, yet it carried an undeniable confidence.

"I know your Kekkei Genkai clans' worries, the fear of your power being stripped away, the fear of your clan members being marginalized."

"But what I will give you is not so-called 'equality,' but true 'prosperity'."

He raised his hand and looked around.

"From today onwards, Kirigakure will completely end its era of 'high pressure'!"

"All Kekkei Genkai clans will become the core pillars of the new Kirigakure. You will no longer be suspicious prisoners, but partners who build the future together."

"Your Kekkei Genkai abilities will no longer be tools for infighting, but sharp instruments for developing productivity!"

He looked at the representative of the Yuki Clan, who possessed Ice Release.

"Ice Release, must it only be used to create ice spikes for killing? Can't it be used for refrigeration and preservation, for transporting precious goods?"

He then looked at the representative possessing Explosion Release.

"Explosion Release, must it only be used to create explosions to kill enemies? Can't it be used for clearing mountains and paving roads, for resource extraction?"

His words struck the minds of everyone present like thunderclaps. They had never considered that their kekkei genkai could have such uses.

"I will reorganize the Mizukage Advisory Council, and all kekkei genkai families will have representatives. Each family will receive corresponding resource quotas and power shares based on their abilities and contributions to the village."

"But remember, there is only one Mizukage, Kisame." Lin Feng's voice was low as he reiterated the core point.

"I will bestow upon Kirigakure a brand new development model."

"Your kekkei genkai abilities will no longer solely serve war, but will serve the village's development, serve the people's livelihood! I need you to use these powers to create wealth, to improve lives, to make this country truly strong!"

"I do not require your personal loyalty to me; I require your loyalty to this new model, to 'prosperity.' Because only when Kirigakure becomes wealthy can your families truly flourish!"

"I give you three days. Discuss within your families and select a clansman who can represent the family's interests and possesses pioneering spirit. In three days, the new Advisory Council will be established here. I will personally oversee it and formulate the future development blueprint."

Lin Feng's words were sonorous and powerful. The development model he proposed completely overturned Kirigakure's inherent perceptions. War, slaughter, infighting... these former daily occurrences seemed to be utterly shattered by a powerful force at this moment.

Those kekkei genkai ninjas who were initially enraged now had a hint of contemplation in their eyes. They saw a future they had never imagined, a future where they would grow and prosper together, rather than fighting to the death for dominance.

A future of peace and stability. What normal ninja wouldn't yearn for it!

"Of course, if anyone is unwilling to join, or wishes to continue indulging in the old ways, I will not force them." Lin Feng's tone shifted, carrying a hint of coldness. "But the development of New Kirigakure will not wait for anyone."

"Those Remnants of the Old Days who refuse to change will ultimately be submerged by the torrent of the times."

"Remnants of the old era, without a ticket to the new era, can only be ruthlessly swept into the dustbin of history!"

He looked at Kisame.

"Kisame, did you hear everything I said?"

"Yes, Lord Madara, I have noted it all." Kisame's voice was filled with excitement; he felt an unprecedented sense of mission.

"Very good." Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction. "Go, New Mizukage. Let these fellows slumbering in decay feel rebirth."

After speaking, Lin Feng's figure twisted in place, transforming into a vortex and vanishing.

Kisame, carrying Samehada on his back, scanned the kekkei genkai ninjas kneeling in the hall, his small eyes filled with fanaticism.

"You all heard." he said hoarsely. "In three days, there will be a new beginning here. I hope you will not lose this opportunity due to foolishness then."

With that, he turned and strode out of the hall, heading for the Mizukage's office. He had many things to consider and plan.

Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko also turned to follow. Yahiko's face was filled with complexity. He hadn't expected the "New World" Lin Feng spoke of to unfold in this manner. It seemed to run counter to his original ideals of peace, yet... he saw a sliver of possibility.

After the figures of the Akatsuki members completely disappeared from the hall, the kneeling kekkei genkai ninjas dared to slowly rise. They looked at each other, seeing shock, confusion, and a faint glimmer of anticipation in each other's eyes.

"Ice Release for refrigeration and preservation... this, this is simply..." a Yuki Clan ninja muttered to himself.

"If it can truly prevent our clans from killing each other over resource scarcity..." another ninja clenched his fist tightly.

They all knew that Kirigakure was about to usher in an unprecedented great change. And they were at the center of this change.

Elder Hozuki slowly stood up. He looked in the direction Lin Feng had disappeared, then at Kisame's departing back, his eyes complex.

"Go, all of you, return to your clans and discuss it thoroughly." His voice was low, carrying an indescribable tone.

"Remember, what he has given you is the only choice you will have in this lifetime."