At that thought, Kakashi glanced at the Third Hokage. His brow was furrowed. Though he had no idea what the Mizukage was up to, he still signaled for Kakashi to move closer and keep an eye on her.
If the woman really lost her head and did something outrageous, Kakashi could intervene immediately.
Kakashi's departure made Orochimaru's eyes light up in the shadows.
So many unexpected complications had cropped up in this operation that he had started wondering whether to go through with his original plan.
But now, even though events had gone off track, an opportunity had practically fallen into his lap. The old man no longer had any decent bodyguards beside him!
Orochimaru itched to make his move.
Just then, the Fifth Mizukage's piercing voice rang out.
"You! You aren't a Konoha shinobi at all!"
Her beautiful eyes locked onto Raito, her tone utterly certain.
The spectators exchanged bewildered looks. Had the Fifth Mizukage lost her mind? Why was she suddenly spouting this nonsense?
"Your Ice Release is the Kekkei Genkai exclusive to Kirigakure's Mugetsu clan. You're a descendant of the Mugetsu clan who was lost outside the village!"
The entire arena fell silent.
Even Orochimaru, lurking in the shadows, froze and turned to stare at the woman with a strange expression.
So this crazy woman came all this way just to steal that brat?
Raito's mind was in absolute turmoil. I'm from the Mugetsu clan?
Mugetsu, my ass!
Sure, I'm a transmigrator, but in this life I'm a bona fide member of the Gekkō clan! I developed this Ice Release myself through sheer hard work! How the hell did I get dragged into a forced family reunion?
"Lord Mizukage!"
Kakashi flickered into place behind Raito and spoke protectively.
"Whether Raito belongs to the Mugetsu clan or not,