"No further news? What about Qing and the others? We heard they set off to return this morning, have we received any more information now!?"
With a solemn expression, Yagura Karatachi looked at the Mist Ninja below and asked in a deep voice.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's letter wasn't very clear, only emphasizing a 'misunderstanding,' with very little detail. While Yagura Karatachi could roughly guess the situation from this information, he didn't know the specifics. He urgently wanted to know the situation of the team that Kirigakure had sent out to participate in the competition. Of course, a complete annihilation was unlikely; if that were the case, no matter what Konohagakure's attitude was, Kirigakure would definitely not let it go!
However, if the outcome is within a controllable range, then it is worth discussing. Yagura Karatachi is not like his Second Mizukage; he has no interest in being a pure warmonger. For Kirigakure, war is certainly necessary, but it must be considered in terms of the occasion, the target, and most importantly, the timing!
"No, there's still no news, Lord Mizukage!"
Upon hearing Yagura Karatachi's question, the Mist Ninja shook his head once again in response.
Yagura's brow furrowed completely at that moment.
"Immediately send additional personnel to investigate and provide support. We must pinpoint their location as quickly as possible, even if it's just one person!"
"Yes, Lord Mizukage!"
After bowing his head in response, the Mist Ninja leaped away and disappeared from the spot!
" Midori, go and inform Genji immediately. I have an urgent matter to discuss with him. It concerns our relationship with Genji Konoha. Also, keep this a secret for now. Without my permission, no one is to know, especially those families. Do you understand?!"
Yagura Karatachi turned his head to look at a slightly short and stout figure emerging from the shadows on his left, and said with an extremely serious expression.
"Yes, Lord Mizukage!"
Should war break out? And with whom?
This is a crucial matter that can only be decided by the Mizukage himself!
Yagura would not allow his position and power to be challenged by others, but in fact, in the past few years since he took office, Yagura had always felt a powerful force restraining him. It was a little better with Genji, although Yagura had a somewhat subtle attitude towards this elder of Kirigakure.
But they really are 'sensible'!
Over the past few years, he has never interfered in high-level affairs. He doesn't ask questions, and Genji doesn't talk about them. Even though he still finds Genji a little bit of an eyesore, considering the great significance of Genji's existence to Kirigakure and to himself, and how cooperative Yuan Shi really is, Yagura has gradually lowered his guard against Genji in the past year. He is a trustworthy and reliable 'treasure of the village'!
But it's different for others.
This specifically refers to the three great ninja clans— Hozuki Clan, Kaguya, Minazuki Clan!
The leaders of these three clans really don't give him, the Mizukage, much respect. In several village high-level meetings, regarding some task arrangements and personnel allocations, the three clans didn't openly oppose him, but they still made him uncomfortable, especially given the increasingly tense situation in the Shinobi World.
Among the three great ninja clans.
There was a group of people who wanted to hasten the arrival of war, so Yagura Karatachi had to take some rather 'extreme' measures to slightly suppress the three great ninja clans. He had a whole set of plans, from the village's internal affairs to external affairs, he intended to use some rather bloody methods!
This includes the training system at the Ninja Academy.
This Mizukage is planning to implement some changes starting next year!
Therefore, at this critical juncture...
Yagura Karatachi would never allow any unexpected events beyond his control to occur. He was well aware that if the three major powerful families, especially the leaders of the Kaguya and Hozuki Clan families, learned of this situation in advance...
The situation could very well spiral out of our control!
This kind of development is definitely not something he, the Fourth Mizukage, would want to accept!
'Hmph, I hope you guys will be more sensible. I'm completely different from the Third Generation! Don't push me too far!'
Looking out at the deep night, a sharp glint flashed in Yagura Karatachi's eyes.
The orders were relayed down rapidly.
Regardless of the specifics, some necessary preparations still need to be made in advance. The current situation in the Shinobi World is quite delicate. It should be said that apart from Hiruzen Sarutobi, who is a 'naive' individual, none of the Kage from the other four major ninja villages believe that this so-called ' Chunin Ninja Exams Talks' can resolve the conflicts of interest and hatred between the countries.
At most, it will only be a temporary suppression.
Leaving aside distant issues, let's talk about the more recent ones. The relationship between Kirigakure and Kumogakure was already tense, and now they have to deal with this matter involving Konohagakure. As the Mizukage, Yagura naturally needs to consider all aspects of the situation.
Be prepared for war to break out so suddenly!
This is the basic quality of a filmmaker!
Meanwhile, Yagura was methodically arranging various orders, while also carefully preventing other villagers from finding out as quickly as possible.
"Da da da da"
Slightly low footsteps echoed in the hallway outside the Mizukage's private office.
The next second.
With a creak, the door was pushed open.
The aged figure of the Genji appeared in Yagura's sight.
Yagura also stood up immediately at the same time. As the most senior and prestigious person in Kirigakure at present, and a very 'pragmatic' Genji, he deserved to be treated with the utmost respect by Yagura.
This elderly person is not an obstacle, but an important support.
Of course, some necessary arrangements are still indispensable. After all, while the Genji may be very reliable, he can't always prevent those below him from being a little foolish.
This is the only thing Yagura needs to be wary of and guard against right now!
As for Genji himself, we can just keep him out of the loop as much as possible. After all, he's a veteran who fought alongside the First Mizukage!
"I am truly sorry to have troubled Genji so late at night!"
Yagura also voluntarily left his Mizukage throne and came to the guest sofa, sitting face to face with his master, the Genji, with a smile.
"No, since it was the Mizukage who summoned us, there must be something important. For the sake of the village, this is nothing. Please speak frankly, Mizukage."
Genji slowly sat down, and then, after a Mist Ninja brought him two cups of tea and left the meeting room, Genji looked directly at Yagura and said softly.