Mizukage vs. the Seven Ninja Swordsmen
Back at the Memorial Stone.
The new generation of Seven Ninja Swordsmen stood before the towering Memorial Stone, their solemn expressions mixed with excitement. From this moment on, war would begin.
At the forefront, Kaki Shizuma raised Samehada, its blade wrapped in bandages, intending to strike down the Memorial Stone.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Several Water Fang Bullets tore through the air as Chōjūrō stepped forward slowly, holding a standard samurai sword.
The Water Fang Bullets shot toward Shishizune, who had raised his sword. He paused, eyeing the Mizukage who had come alone with interest.
Beside Shishizune, Fuefuki Kyohachi, holding Kabutowari, stepped forward and blocked every attack.
"Yo, yo, yo. Isn't this our Mizukage? Why did you come alone?" Hebiichigo asked mockingly.
"One person is enough to deal with a few rebellious children like you," Chōjūrō said flatly.
He looked toward Kagura. "I gave you Hiramekarei not so you could use it to cause trouble for the Hidden Mist Village."
Regret filled Kagura's eyes. He had not seen Boruto, which meant he could attack without reservations!
Thus, he met Chōjūrō's gaze. "Cause trouble? I want to create a truly beautiful nation, not purge those who refuse to obey through extreme measures like you do."
"I see. So that's what you think, Kagura Karatachi." Chōjūrō looked somewhat regretful.
Those words had undoubtedly sentenced Kagura himself to death.
"Precisely because he bears the Karatachi name—the proud bloodline of the Fourth Mizukage—how could he submit to cowardly retreat? Chōjūrō, your actions are those of a coward! You turned the glorious Bloody Mist into the tourist attraction it is today.
"You are tarnishing the names of the previous Mizukage! You are the sinner of the Hidden Mist Village!"
Kaki Shizuma pointed at Chōjūrō and shouted, as if reading out