Land of Water, an archipelago nation.
One day, a very fat man, 2.5 meters tall, came to one of the small islands and walked straight to an abandoned shrine in the center of the island.
Through the door, one could vaguely see a figure in black robes standing in the pitch-black room.
" Fuguki, head of the Kirigakure Department, what brings you to my sect?"
"Of course it's about business. Jashin Cult claims to 'never do a good deed' shouldn't refuse wealth offered to them."
"Of course, as long as the reward is enough, we'd even sacrifice a shadow."
Whether or not we can do it is another matter, but we can't let our momentum be weak.
The Fuguki chuckled upon hearing this; he enjoyed dealing with lawless individuals like this. "I want you to launch a terrorist attack in Kirigakure in the middle of this month."
"No problem, we've attacked Konoha more than once, we have considerable experience in this area."
"I've heard about it, which is the main reason I'm looking for you. I'll make an opening for your people to enter the village smoothly."
Are there designated locations and targets?
"I will mark the locations of the Mizukage Building, the Intelligence Department, the Medical Department, the school, etc., on the map."
"This is practically suicide, how much are you planning to pay?"
The Fuguki held up two fingers. "One price, twenty million taels."
"Since you're so sincere, I won't try to bargain. It's settled then, you know the rules, right?"
The Fuguki tossed over a scroll, "This contains a deposit of 10 million taels; the balance will be paid in two months."
OK!
"If you don't keep your promise, I will expose the headquarters of the Jashin Cult. I've already investigated that thoroughly."
As the head of the intelligence Kirigakure, Suikazan Fuguki knows the secrets of the Jashin Cult inside and out, and is not afraid of being double-crossed.
"Don't worry, as believers in Jashin, a sense of contract is a basic requirement."
"That would be best."
Then the Fuguki turned and left.
"An attack on Kirigakure? What is this guy up to...?" Aoki Tsuki had absolutely no idea.
The other party is most likely looking for a scapegoat to test the Fourth Mizukage's reaction, or perhaps they have their own ambitions.
The appointed day arrived quickly.
Unlike Konoha, Kirigakure was not frequented by various caravans and tour groups. At this time, Kirigakure was known as the Bloody Mist and was very isolated.
It would be unlikely for an outsider to sneak in, but with the Fuguki's covert help, the process went very smoothly.
The sole survivor of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Fuguki, who controlled the intelligence department for many years, wielded considerable influence in Kirigakure.
Boom boom boom...
The members of the Jashin Cult don't care whether it's ' Bloody Mist ' or 'water mist'; once they enter, they unleash a barrage of attacks.
The Kunai carried Explosive Tag and threw them everywhere, wandering around.
Kirigakure, already on edge due to the Mizukage's oppressive policies, suddenly erupted into a frenzy.
The surviving families of various Kekkei Genkai did not immediately eliminate the members of the Jashin Cult; instead, they surrounded the Mizukage Building.
Fourth, what exactly do you want?
"I've had enough! Let's all just die together!"
"Yes, they must give us an explanation today."
The families were enraged and each grabbed a weapon, ready to launch an attack.
The Fourth Mizukage had to come out with his guards to appease the crowd, but he remained in the shadows.
"I didn't do this. Don't fall for the enemy's plot."
How do you prove it?
How many people have you secretly executed in recent years?
"You're a madman..."
Some people were practically pointing their fingers at the Mizukage and cursing him; the Fourth's perverse actions had long since incurred public wrath.
The Fuguki in the crowd watched all this silently, wanting to see whether the Fourth would choose to continue to swallow his anger or launch a strong counterattack, which would confirm his long-held suspicions.
Standing in the shadows, Karatachi Yagura's face remained expressionless; he was simply stating his position rationally.
However, no one listened, leaving no choice but to compromise.
"I assure everyone here that such an event as the killing of Kekkei Genkai families will not happen again, after all, the war has temporarily ended."
"We hope you keep your word, otherwise we will choose a new Mizukage to replace you."
No one dared to provoke Karatachi Yagura too much, after all, he was Perfect Jinchuriki, and if a fight broke out, there would surely be heavy casualties.
The purpose of my visit today is to force the Fourth to make a promise to everyone in person: stop causing trouble.
The crowd then lifted their siege of the Mizukage Building and gradually dispersed.
From the unseen shadows, Obito and White Zetsu emerged, staring at the backs of these people, among whom Suikazan Fuguki's tall figure stood out conspicuously in the crowd.
"Was this guy behind this?" Black Zetsu asked suspiciously.
"I can't think of anyone else who could silently let members of the Jashin Cult into the village and precisely attack various important departments."
"This guy is an ambitious man; he might have ulterior motives."
"He must have sensed the Fourth's unusual behavior; he's testing us. It seems we must eliminate him as soon as possible." Obito's eyes flashed with murderous intent.
Black Zetsu said, "I'm more worried about something else. The Jashin Cult attacked Kirigakure. Could it be that Aoki Tsuki has come to the Land of Water?"
"He's definitely here to cause trouble, to get revenge on us," White Zetsu replied.
"Since he wants to cause trouble, then let him try."
Obito seemed quite indifferent. The people of Kirigakure were now like frightened birds, and the plan to weaken Kirigakure had to be shelved.
Unnoticed by Obito and Zetsu, several figures were exchanging information within the crowd.
"Ao, how's it going...? Did you find anything?" Mei Terumi, wearing a light blue strapless dress, asked in a low voice.
Qingwei nodded slightly. The most important purpose of this initiative to instigate the various families to besiege the Mizukage Building and force the Mizukage to appear was to take the opportunity to investigate the situation of the Fourth.
"It really does seem like we're under Genjutsu."
Having received an affirmative answer, Mei Terumi's face showed an angry expression, and she said, "I knew it! No wonder the Fourth's behavior was so strange."
"The person behind this probably won't let us get close to the Fourth. What should we do?" Qing asked.
Today, it was because someone carried out an attack in the village that they seized the opportunity to incite everyone to take action.
Now that the Fourth has made a promise, others are unlikely to be willing to take the risk, as it would be labeled as rebellion, and the risk is too high.
"This matter needs to be carefully planned, and we need to find a suitable time."
Mei Terumi, as if struck by a sudden thought, chuckled and said, "Don't you think today's attack was quite interesting? It seems we're not the only ones in the village who discovered the Fourth's problem!"
"You mean...?"
"Be patient and let others draw the attention and create opportunities for us."
After parting ways, Mei Terumi walked home alone, only to see a masked person standing on the road ahead.
"It seems you waited here specifically for me."
"With your intelligence, you should have already discovered that the Fourth Mizukage was being controlled by Genjutsu."
Mei Terumi had already arrived, smiling as she said, "It seems you know quite a bit. What is your purpose?"
Aoki Tsuki shook the sword in his hand. "Seeing injustice, one should draw one's sword to help. The Mizukage of one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages is actually a puppet controlled by someone else."
If this gets out, people will laugh their heads off, hahaha..."
"That's really funny. Let me blow you a kiss."
puff...
Mei Terumi opened her mouth and spat out a mouthful of white mist, which landed on Aoki Tsuki.
"You seem quite hostile, but that's alright. I'll give you some hints at the appropriate time."
Then, Aoki Tsuki transformed into a pool of clear water and sprinkled it on the ground.
Snap!
A scroll fell to the ground.
" Water Clone Technique? You cunning fellow."
Mei Terumi picked up the scroll, opened it, and glanced at it. It contained the contact information left by the other party.
Because Kirigakure Ninja were busy surrounding the Mizukage Building, only patrolling ninjas were able to drive away the attackers, and many of them managed to escape unharmed.
As a result, these followers became arrogant and began to boast about their achievements everywhere.
"So this is all there is to the Bloody Mist? I, your humble servant, fought my way in and out seven times."
"From now on, Kirigakure Ninja will have to take a detour when they see us, hmph!"
"Let's go bomb some more when we're in a bad mood."
Inside the izakaya, many people glanced at the group of people spouting nonsense, and made guesses based on the necklaces they wore.
"These fanatical religious zealots are truly lawless."
"Who can argue with that? Even Konoha can't do anything about them, let alone Kirigakure."
"Don't mess with them, those guys are all lunatics and thugs."
Meanwhile, a man who was engrossed in drinking was quietly gathering these scattered pieces of information.
"Was Kirigakure attacked? How did the Jashin Cult members escape unscathed?"
Toriichi Kumade still decided to sneak in and investigate, because that was his job.
As evening fell, Toriichi Kumade into Kirigakure during a shift change among the patrol officers. He began visiting various izakayas and pieced together the general outline of events from the casual conversations of the people there.
"It seems that the various Kekkei Genkai families have accumulated considerable resentment towards the Fourth Mizukage's tyranny, and are therefore taking this opportunity to force him to make concessions."
"This is very valuable intelligence; it must be transmitted back to the village immediately."
Thinking of this, Toriichi Kumade immediately decided to leave, but when he passed through an alley, he stopped in his tracks.
Cold sweat streamed down my forehead.
"Someone's watching me! When were they found out?"
At that moment, an extremely sharp dagger was held against Toriichi Kumade's neck; he had been silently approached from behind.
A cold voice rang in my ears. "A spy from Konoha. I've been following you since you entered the village."
"You're not some Silent Demon from the Kirigakure Assassination Unit..., are you?"
"It is indeed I, Zabuza Momochi! I'll send you on your way!"
Pfft...
The short knife sliced across Toriichi Kumade's neck, and blood spurted out instantly.
"Uh..." Toriichi Kumade lay down in this dark alley, ending his life as a ninja.
Snap snap snap!!
Suddenly, applause rang out from the alley entrance, and a tall figure almost blocked the entire alley.
" Zabuza, your Silent Killing Technique is truly impressive."
" Zabuza talking nonsense, what do you want?" Zabuza wiped the blood from his short sword onto Toriichi Kumade's clothes and put it away.
"Hmph, you're really arrogant, but you certainly have the right. You must have heard about what happened today."
Seeing that Zabuza, the Fuguki continued to incite, " The Fourth implemented a blood mist tyranny in the village, persecuting countless lives."
Even the once-glorious Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are now either dead or have fled. If this continues, the village will be destroyed by his hand sooner or later.
So... what is your purpose?
"Let's join forces, take down the Fourth, and end all of this."
"I can't do it."
"Don't underestimate yourself. You have many opportunities to get close to the Fourth. With your Silent Killing Technique, you will definitely be able to assassinate him successfully."
I'll be there to support you from the outside. Even if you fail, don't worry, the Fourth has a terrible reputation in the village.
Nobody is willing to listen to him, so you can rest assured.
Zabuza's reply, the Fuguki turned and left.
All he needs to do is plant a seed and wait quietly for it to take root and sprout.
Zabuza was young and impetuous, arrogant and overconfident, and believed in his superior talent. He was so hot-blooded that he dared to do anything.