Unnamed, If You've Got the Guts, Kill Me Now!

Upon hearing the Third Mizukage's words, Kaguya Masao was immediately startled.

Is this old man getting senile?

Konoha openly sent people here, and now he's still Hyuga Hyuga's Byakugan?

He still wants the Kaguya Clan to cooperate with him?

He probably truly doesn't know the meaning of death. At the Five Kage Summit, Konoha dominated all the other countries, yet Kirigakure didn't send anyone. Who knows, Konoha might be looking for an excuse to go...

With this thought in mind, Kaguya Masao suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his mind and said solemnly, "Lord Mizukage, this is inappropriate."

"The Hyuga are, after all, distant relatives of Kaguya. They've come all this way to visit us; we should just give them a proper welcome. How could we possibly attack the Byakugan at a time like this!"

"Moreover, they are Kekkei Genkai Clan of Konoha. The Hyuga Clan also holds a high position in Konoha. If we offend Konoha because of this, wouldn't Kirigakure be forced into war with Konoha?"

"With our current strength, can Kirigakure really resist Konoha?"

"I heard that during the Five Kage Summit, the Jinchūriki of Iwagakure and Sunagakure were all detained by Konoha, and they didn't dare utter a single word..."

Upon hearing this, the Third Mizukage sneered, "Heh... Konoha, it's Konoha again!"

"Kaguya Masao, put away your little schemes and remember this: this is the Land of Water! This is Kirigakure! Not Konoha! The roots of your Kaguya Clan are here!"

Each word was like a cold knife piercing Kaguya Masao's heart, causing his years of suppressed resentment and anger to erupt completely at this moment.

The Kaguya Clan was born to be a fighting ninja clan, and their very nature was filled with arrogance; otherwise, they would not have launched a rebellion so brazenly in the future.

Unnamed, you old bastard, you've repeatedly trampled on my self-esteem and the dignity of our Kaguya Clan.

With that thought, Kaguya Masao raised her head sharply, straightened her back, and stared directly at the Third Mizukage, angrily saying, "Heh... Third, what do you mean by that?"

"Our Kaguya Clan has been a member of Kirigakure since its founding. Forgive me for being blunt, but back then you were probably nowhere to be found!"

"The First Mizukage, Byakuren, led us to settle on this land and establish Kirigakure. The Second Mizukage Gengetsu, Gengetsu, even gave his life for the village. In the past, Kirigakure was a place where ninja clans and commoners coexisted; it was our home."

At this point, his tone grew increasingly cold and harsh. "But what about you? Ever since you took power, you've been implementing this damned Blood Mist Policy. Look at what you've done!"

"Students at the Ninja Academy must kill each other to graduate; all the Kekkei Genkai Clan in the village are monitored daily by the Anbu Ninja you sent. We are not allowed to leave our clan territory without permission, nor can we have private dealings or contact with the outside world. Every word and action of ours is subject to your control."

"Is this still Kirigakure? Is this still our home? How can this Ninja Village face our deceased ancestors?"

"Let me tell you, Kirigakure is the home of all Kirigakure Ninja, not your personal fiefdom!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Kaguya Masao gasped for breath, his roar echoing through the office for a long time.

Upon hearing this, the Third Mizukage's face instantly turned ashen, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. He roared in fury, "Kaguya Masao! You're asking for death!"

Having said that, the Third Mizukage suddenly unleashed a massive amount of Chakra, and a chilling killing intent quickly enveloped Kaguya Masao opposite him.

But Kaguya Masao was no longer afraid. He stood tall, staring intently at the Mizukage, and shouted, "Unnamed! If you have the guts, kill me now!"

"I'm not a coward like you who only dares to bully others at home. Come on!"

As soon as he finished speaking, dense bone spurs appeared around his body, his Shikotsumyaku Bloodline ready to be unleashed.

For a moment, the entire Mizukage's Office was filled with a tense atmosphere, and a battle between the two was about to break out.

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Just then, the curtain at the side of the Mizukage's Office moved slightly, and an Elder from Kirigakure quickly walked out. It was none other than Elder Genji from Kirigakure.

Genji quickly stepped between the two, raising his hand to repeatedly persuade the Third Mizukage to reconcile them, while turning to soothe the tense Kaguya Masao in a gentle and tactful tone.

"Alright, alright, calm down, Mizukage- sama, Kaguya, please calm down!"

Genji first looked at Kaguya Masao and gently advised, "Clan Chief Kaguya, the Mizukage is also wholeheartedly devoted to the entire Kirigakure. Although he is a bit cautious in his actions, it is ultimately for the safety of the village. Misunderstandings are inevitable, so please don't take them to heart. You should try to understand the Mizukage's difficulties. Over the years, the Mizukage has devoted himself to the village with all his heart and soul; it hasn't been easy for him!"

After saying that, he turned to the Third Mizukage, whose face was ashen and whose anger had not subsided, and bowed, advising, "Lord Mizukage, please calm down. After receiving the letter, the Kaguya clan leader handed it over immediately without any attempt to conceal it or act on his own. This is enough to show that he still cares about Kirigakure and is loyal to the village. We are all originally from Kirigakure, so why must things escalate to such a tense and life-or-death situation?"

As Genji finished speaking, the tense killing intent in the air eased slightly. The Third Mizukage stared intently at Kaguya Masao, remaining silent.

Hmph! It seems the Kaguya Clan has always been rebellious. They said nothing before, but now that people from Konoha have come, they dare to fight me to the death.

Damn it! One day, I will make you Kekkei Genkai Clan disappear from Kirigakure completely!

Kaguya Masao withdrew his Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) and coldly stared at the Third Mizukage, remaining silent as well.

It seems that the old Unnamed really intends to kill me. It seems that Kirigakure cannot be allowed to remain, otherwise the Kaguya Clan will be secretly harmed by this scoundrel sooner or later. Hyuga arrives, I really need to seriously consider what to do next.

With this thought in mind, Kaguya Masao turned solemn, and he spoke in a deep voice, "Heh... It seems the Mizukage harbors deep prejudice against our Kaguya Clan. I suspect it's not just because of the people from Konoha."

"I'm afraid that not only our Kaguya Clan, but any Kekkei Genkai Clan that has supported the Second Mizukage Gengetsu, will not escape your purgatory!"

"The so-called 'Blood Mist Policy' is nothing more than an excuse for you to purge dissidents."

"Unnamed, since you're not killing me now, then I'm going back. My Kaguya Clan, hundreds of people in total, are waiting for your reckoning!"

Having said that, Kaguya Masao turned sharply and left the office without looking back.

Watching Kaguya Masao's departing figure, the Third Mizukage's expression grew increasingly cold and stern. He looked at Genji and hissed, "You see? This is the ninja clan of Kirigakure! Such a cancer! Is it my fault for eliminating them?"

Upon hearing this, Genji's expression darkened, and he remained silent.

What does the future hold for Kirigakure?

Was the Blood Mist Policy really the right thing to do?