Sage of Six Paths, Open Your Eyes and Look!
Such immense power, such a fierce attack—it wasn't a natural disaster, it was man-made, it was Konoha!
The Mizukage Building was instantly leveled by such a terrifying attack. Although the Third Mizukage managed to activate his barrier in time, he was still severely injured by the shockwave. When he opened his eyes again and looked at the devastation around him, his expression was one of horror.
He finally understood that the so-called death of the Hyuga ninja was just an excuse!
From the moment Orochimaru and his group stepped into Kirigakure, it was all destined to happen.
But why exactly?
They Kirigakure! Could it be simply because they didn't attend the so-called Five Kage Summit?
Konoha! Kagami Uchiha! Even if you hate me, you shouldn't have committed such a heinous act against the entire Kirigakure!
Sage of Six Paths! Open your eyes and look! What has become of this Shinobi World?
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The aftershocks of the explosion were still raging, towering waves rose on the sea, and shrill screams echoed everywhere, plunging the entire Bloody Mist Village into complete chaos; just as the Kirigakure was on the verge of collapse, and everyone was preoccupied with their own survival.
Within the Kaguya clan's territory, Kaguya Masao, gazing at the distant Kakkō and deafening roar, no longer hesitated. He immediately waved his hand and shouted sharply, "Send someone to contact the Yuki Clan immediately! Take advantage of the chaos and break out of Kirigakure, leave the Land of Water!"
As soon as the words were spoken, all the ninjas, the elderly, the weak, and their families of the Kaguya Clan gathered together and sent out the pre-arranged signal. The Yuki Clan also seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and all the clan members assembled.
With the cooperation and cover of the ninjas from both clans and the ninjas Hyuga the Hyuga clan, the two major ninja clans bypassed the already collapsed and chaotic Kirigakure patrolling ninjas, broke through along the pre-selected coastline, and fled at full speed towards the ships anchored near the sea.
In the heart of Kirigakure, amidst the ruins of the Mizukage Building, the Third Mizukage, blood streaming from his mouth and nose, struggled to his feet, crumbling against the rubble, a torrent of rage raging within him.
In an instant, his mind processed the information, and he immediately shouted at the surrounding ninjas, "Not good! Quickly, send men to the Kaguya Clan immediately to see if they are still there!"
The surviving Kirigakure Ninja dared not delay and rushed towards the Kaguya Clan's territory amidst the billowing dust.
A moment later, the ninja staggered back, his voice trembling, and urgently reported, "Lord Mizukage! Something terrible has happened... the entire Kaguya Clan... they've all vanished."
Even...
"Even what? Tell me!"
"Even the Yuki Clan nearby has been silent. I went to check it out myself, and the Yuki Clan's place is deserted!"
Upon hearing this, the Third Mizukage's pupils constricted sharply, and he nearly lost his footing. He gritted his teeth and growled, "Ah! Damn it! Orochimaru! Konoha!"
"And those two traitorous ninja clans! They deserve to die!"
Upon realizing this, the Third Mizukage immediately coughed up a mouthful of blood. "Pfft! We've fallen for Konoha's trick! We've been deceived!"
"Men, kill Orochimaru immediately! Hunt down those two traitorous ninja clans at all costs!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around abruptly, wanting to capture and kill Orochimaru on the spot to vent his hatred, but Orochimaru had already disappeared from his sight.
Orochimaru had already slipped away the instant of the explosion using his Substitution Technique, leaving no trace.
What a joke! Is there anyone who knows more about the power of the Tailed Beast Missile than him...?
If we don't run, we'll die!
Seeing this, the Third Mizukage froze on the spot, staring at the devastated Kirigakure, his chest heaving. Only then did he realize that he had been caught in a deadly trap carefully woven by Konoha from beginning to end.
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The nearshore waters are constantly being battered by waves.
The entire Kaguya Clan, along with all members of the Yuki Clan, boarded the pre-prepared ships and sailed not far from the main island.
Everyone crowded onto the deck, turning around to look in the direction of the main island of Kirigakure Island.
In the distance, towering Kakkō pierced through the perpetual fog, and the aftershocks of the explosions faintly echoed across the sea. The once familiar houses, stone buildings, and waterways were now completely engulfed by flames and smoke.
That was their homeland, where they had lived for generations.
A hush fell over the deck. Many people had red eyes and mixed feelings. There was relief, fear, and a deep sense of loss. No one had expected that leaving Kirigakure would be in such a tragic way.
Kaguya Masao stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the burning homeland. After a long silence, he slowly turned around, looked at his clansmen behind him with complex expressions, and spoke in a deep voice:
"Since things have come to this, there's no need to be sad or upset anymore."
"It was that old man, the Third Mizukage Unnamed, who betrayed us first; it was Kirigakure who betrayed us first. Cheer up, everyone! From today onward, we're embarking on a new path. Our destination is the center of the Shinobi World — Konohagakure. It's the most peaceful and stable place on this continent. There, we can live with dignity, no longer subjected to suspicion and surveillance day and night."
"A bright future awaits us! Besides, that's our homeland; our ancestors lived on that land too!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the head of the Yuki Clan, named Xue Cang, frowned and turned to Orochimaru beside him, asking with a hint of worry:
"Orochimaru, won't this... directly trigger a full-scale war between Kirigakure and Konoha?"
Orochimaru leaned against the ship's railing, his amber eyes sweeping over the burning island in the distance, a disdainful sneer curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Hmph, do you think the Third Mizukage would dare?"
"If he dares to start a war, then let him come at me."
"Besides, this matter isn't over yet."
The sea breeze howled, lifting Orochimaru's robes. His tone was gentle, yet filled with unwavering certainty.
After hearing these words, Xue Cang nodded silently, suppressing the slight worry in his heart.
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The next day.
A notice bearing the seal of the Shinobi Federation was sent by Konoha to all the Shinobi Federation Ninja Village, in the Shinobi World, spreading throughout the entire Shinobi World.
Announcement content:
Kirigakure disregarded the Shinobi Federation Peace Treaty and, during the Konoha diplomatic delegation's visit to Konoha, launched a surprise attack on the Konoha delegation members, deliberately disrupting the Peace in the Shinobi World.
Based on the peace principles established at the Five Kage Summit, the Shinobi Federation has made the following ruling:
First, the Third Mizukage must issue a public apology to the entire Shinobi World and formally apologize to Konoha for killing the Konoha delegation ninjas.
Secondly, the Kaguya Clan and the Yuki Clan voluntarily joined Konoha, which was their own personal choice, and Kirigakure should not pursue the matter further or send troops to recapture them.
The Five Kage Summit had already made it clear that peace would be the main theme of the future Shinobi World, and no one had the right to restrict the choices of the Kekkei Genkai Clan, nor could they use the name of the village to forcibly retain ninja clans or persecute bloodline clans.
The announcement caused an uproar throughout the Shinobi World.