In Konoha: Three Choices at the Start, Chapter 171

"It must be true. Think about what the Mizukage was like before, then think about what he became after the Tailed Beast was implanted in him!"

The Mist Ninja on Yagura's side began whispering among themselves, glancing now and then at the Sharingan in his eyes.

As the whispers spread, some of the Mist Ninja began to shift their stance.

"Genji! I'll help you! The Fourth Mizukage is being controlled. Kirigakure can only rely on you now!"

A Mist Ninja from the Anbu appeared before Genji, his expression grave.

"Good!" Genji nodded. For the first time, a smile appeared on his grim, aged face...

It set off a chain reaction. Once the first ninja switched sides, others followed. Their doubts had already taken root, and soon every Mist Ninja around Yagura had defected to Genji's side.

Genji looked at them with relief. "Rest assured. Once we defeat the Fourth Mizukage, Kirigakure will return to the way it was!"

"These oppressive policies will never be imposed again!"

"Hmph! You useless fools really think you can defeat me?"

Yagura scoffed and let out a roar.

A gale sprang up, stinging everyone's faces.

The gray turtle opened its mouth wide. Purple-black energy gathered inside, and in the blink of an eye, a Tailed Beast Bomb pulsing with destructive force appeared before Genji and the others.

"Oh no! A Tailed Beast Bomb!"

Genji and the others went pale. "Everyone, use your strongest defensive Ninjutsu! Otherwise, all of Kirigakure will be destroyed!"

"Yes, Elder!"

The Mist Ninja answered in unison, then began using their best defensive Ninjutsu.

"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"

Walls of densely compressed water rose before them, so solid they seemed almost tangible.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As the thunderous impacts continued, Genji and the others' faces turned ashen once more.

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