He paused, a faint smile flashing in his gray-green eyes.
"And to be honest, if a person from the Kaguya Clan becomes a civilian ninja from Mizukage, Kirigakure, he might not be able to sleep."
The image of the Kaguya Clan in Kirigakure is indeed not that of a "governor".
They are Kirigakure the sharpest knives, but the knife cannot hold the handle by itself.
Kaguya Momotaro knows this better than anyone.
Hozuki Suichu was silent for a moment after Kaguya Momotaro finished speaking, and then spoke.
"Hozuki Clan also exited."
Several people's eyes moved from Kaguya Momotaro to him.
"My strength is the weakest among the four clan leaders." Hozuki Suichu said.
"Mizukage needs to be able to shock internal and external forces. I can't do that. If I sit in that position and the people under my command are not convinced, I don't have enough strength to convince them. Mizukage's chair is not for people to sit on, but for people to carry. I can't carry it.
Terumi Iroha was silent for a long time. His fingers slowly closed on the table, clenched into a loose fist, and then unclenched.
Kirigakure is now controlled by the four major ninja clans.
If he becomes Fourth Mizukage, then the position of Fifth Mizukage will definitely not be their Terumi Clan.
So... Hades...
How should I be worthy of that man?
So...
"I'm not good at politics."
He finally spoke, his voice low.
"I can fight, but I can't be Mizukage just because I can fight. Taijutsu of Kutsuki Baidiao is not weak, and Water Release is also strong, but he has been Mizukage for eighteen years and regards Kirigakure as his own."
"I won't make his mistakes, but I won't do his strengths either. You can do these things better than me, balancing the families, dealing with Council of Elders, and dealing with other ninja villages."
He raised his head and looked at Mizunotsuki Shigure.
"Yuki Clan's civil service system is the most complete among the four clans. You are more familiar with Genji than I am. When communicating with Kumogakure, you are in charge from the beginning to the end. The contact person selected by Uchiha Shaoyu is you, not me."
He paused.
"Fourth Mizukage, sit down. I'll help you."
The secret room was so quiet that only the slightest crackle on the surface of the ice crystals could be heard.
Hozuki Suichu's fingers moved slightly on his knees.
Kaguya Momotaro's fingers tapping on the table stopped.
Suikazan Fuguki lowered his head, his long orange hair blocking his expression.
Mizunotsuki Shigure did not answer immediately.
He thought about it.
"I have a proposal." Mizunotsuki Shigure said.
Terumi Iroha looked at him.
"Fourth Mizukage, I'll do it."
Mizunotsuki Shigure's voice is not high, but every word is pronounced very calmly.
"But Fifth Mizukage will not come from me, Yuki Clan. The four clans will take turns, or the one who achieves it will come first. The specific method can be discussed later, but one thing is settled. The position of Mizukage cannot become the private property of a certain family."
His ice blue eyes moved away from Terumi Iroha, swept over Kaguya Momotaro, then over Hozuki Suichu, and finally landed on Suikazan Fuguki.
"Kutsuki Baidiao regards Kirigakure as his own. We did not kill him to make Kirigakure become Yuki Clan's."
"The basis for the alliance of the four families is coexistence, not another family to continue to suppress the other families. If Fourth Mizukage is me, Fifth Mizukage cannot be Yuki Clan. This rule will be established from now on."
No one spoke in the secret room. An indescribable look flashed across Kaguya Momotaro's gray-green eyes.
Hozuki Suichu's light-colored eyes lit up slightly. Terumi Iroha's dark face finally showed a slight change.
This is what he wants.
"Agreed." Terumi Iroha said.
"Agreed." Kaguya Momotaro said.
"Agree." Hozuki Suichu said.
Suikazan Fuguki did not have the right to vote, but he nodded. His long orange hair swayed slightly as he nodded.
In Mizunotsuki Shigure's ice-blue eyes, the glimmer of ice crystals reflected a layer of very faint ripples.
He stood up, his long white hair falling from his shoulders.
"Then, Fourth Mizukage, I will be in charge."
There was no applause, no congratulations, and no ceremony. There were only four clan leaders and one leader of Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist in a frozen secret room, deciding the path of Kirigakure for many years to come.
Mizunotsuki Shigure sat down again. His expression did not change, but he pressed his fingers on the edge of the stone table.
"The next thing to do."
He said, his voice returning to its usual calmness.
"First, the news of Fourth Mizukage's succession will be announced to the public tomorrow. Before the announcement, I will personally go to Council of Elders and talk to Genji."
"He cooperated for ten days, and we need his continued cooperation. Mizukage's succession requires the formal appointment process of Council of Elders, and this process must be followed."
"Would Genji agree?" Hozuki Suichu asked.
"He doesn't need to agree." Mizunotsuki Shigure said.
"He just needs not to object. The conditions I gave him will not change - the four tribes do not want his life, nor do they want him to leave Council of Elders. Kutsuki Baidiao's Blood Mist Village is over, but Kirigakure still needs him. He knows this better than anyone else."
No one raised any objection.
"Second, Yagura."
Mizunotsuki Shigure's eyes fell on Suikazan Fuguki.
"After I take over, I will issue the first order to the front line in the name of Fourth Mizukage: recall Karatachi Yagura. I am not ordering him to come back for trial, but calling him back to report on his duties. At the same time, I will attach a letter written by me."
"The third and fourth new owners of Ninja Blade."
Mizunotsuki Shigure looked away from Suikazan Fuguki and scanned everyone present.
"Nuibari, Shibuki, Kabutowari, Hiramekarei. The sword is back, and the inheritance cannot be broken. The new candidate for Seven Ninja Swordsmen will be nominated by Suikazan Fuguki and jointly reviewed by the four races."
"There is only one standard. A person who can control a sword doesn't matter what his surname is or what family he comes from. It doesn't matter if he is a civilian ninja, a blood ninja, a Anbu origin, or a civilian or military official. As long as he can make the sword recognize him."
Suikazan Fuguki was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"The fourth and most important point is the relationship with Kumogakure."
The three patriarchs and Fuguki Suikazan instantly became energetic. They knew that this was the choice that would determine the fate of their Kirigakure.
Mizunotsuki Shigure said.
"Kumogakure Fourth Raikage Uchiha Shaoyu, you are all familiar with it, and you should also know what we rely on to be able to stand here now and master Kirigakure?"
Several people nodded.
Mizunotsuki Shigure looked at the performance of several people and smiled with satisfaction.
"The purpose of Uchiha Shaoyu and Kumogakure is very clear, to unify Shinobi World."
"We also know that that person's terrifying strength is beyond what we Kirigakure can resist."
"I have decided that Kirigakure and Kumogakure will form an alliance, and if Kumogakure has the intention to unify Shinobi World, we Kirigakure will give our full support and be the first to surrender."