"I said, Mei Terumi, Teacher Qing has already made it very clear, hasn't she? This matter is not something we can get involved in right now. It's a problem for the Fourth Hokage, Genji, and other high-ranking members of the village to consider. It has nothing to do with us. Let's just focus on doing our own things first."
Qi also stopped in his tracks, looking at Mei Terumi with a slightly helpless expression.
He didn't believe his clever girl wouldn't understand this; she simply wanted to tease him.
"You never know, besides, I was just curious!"
A hint of slyness seemed to flicker in Mei Terumi she said with a grin.
"Then you can go ask him yourself. I need to go back and rest first. I'm completely exhausted from this trip! So!"
Qi rolled his eyes and said this in an annoyed tone.
Mei Terumi was not given any chance to react.
"Whoosh!"
With a leap, he left the spot.
"Hello!"
Meanwhile, Kisame, who was on the other side, had already started walking back towards his home while the two were talking.
Mei Terumi was left alone, watching her two companions disappear into the distance, and stamped her foot in slight annoyance.
Then, with a flicker, his figure vanished from the spot.
Leaving aside Kisame and Mei Terumi's side.
After leaving Qing's house, Qi walked slowly back towards the area where his clan was stationed.
This time, I was away from the ninja village for a full month.
He was already starting to feel a little impatient to get back home.
But after walking a short distance, the feeling he had when he entered the main gate of the ninja village resurfaced and became stronger and stronger.
'No, this feeling is wrong, it's stronger than before!'
Ordinary people might not be able to perceive the changes.
But from Qi's perspective...
He gradually began to notice a faint sense of tension permeating his own ninja village. The ordinary residents, of course, remained unchanged, continuing to live their lives as usual.
Although they don't seem as relaxed and carefree as the people of Konohagakure, they still have everything they need. But when it comes to the Mist Ninja, the feeling is clearly different!
As Qi traveled along the road, every Mist Ninja he encountered—the younger ones were fine, but the older Mist Ninja exuded a chilling aura that made Qi instinctively not want to get close!
'Is this the beginning of Kirigakure's Blood Mist Policy?'
Qi gently bit his lower lip, a faint, sharp glint in his eyes.
As a transmigrator, even though Kirigakure is barely mentioned in the original work, especially during this period, some important information is still revealed in certain aspects, the most typical being Kirigakure's Blood Mist Policy!
The origin of this cruel and bloody method of rule is not clearly stated in the original work; it could be the third or the second Mizukage. However, it is certain that the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, adopted a rather ruthless Blood Mist Policy during his reign!
This can be strongly corroborated by Zabuza's graduation experience and subsequent missions!
Or to be more precise, the Blood Mist Policy has always existed in Kirigakure, only the intensity of its implementation varied at different times and by different Kage.
Despite his innocent-looking baby face, Karatachi Yagura is definitely the most ruthless of the four Kage!
Qi had been wary of this ever since he came into this world.
After all, the Blood Mist Policy implemented by Karatachi Yagura places extremely high demands on the Mist Ninja. In every position and every mission, the primary objective is to complete the work and execute the task! (Tianlai Novel Network)
I'd pay any price for this!
Of course, according to Qi's analysis, this is actually just a means for Karatachi Yagura to seize power in the ninja village. By doing so, he can establish his authority in the village, suppress other disobedient individuals and forces, and ultimately achieve the goal of further consolidating the village's power!
In this process, the sacrifices made were certainly worthwhile for Karatachi Yagura. The target group was also very clear: the huge Kekkei Genkai Kirigakure, led by the three great clans. In other words, ordinary Mist Ninja might not be so worrisome!
However, Mist Ninja from Kekkei Genkai must be clear about their place!
Yagura certainly wouldn't go so far as to kill these clans with Kekkei Genkai. He wasn't one of Konoha F4. Unless the three powerful clans of Kirigakure joined forces, they were not as terrifying as the Uchiha Clan individually.
Yagura's goal is to divide and suppress, then integrate and utilize them. If all these Kekkei Genkai families were completely suppressed, or even wiped out, Kirigakure would suffer a great loss!
Yagura isn't stupid!
In the original work, the gradual demise of the three great clans of Kirigakure, as well as the remaining small and medium-sized clans, was all thanks to Obito!
It's just that Yagura initially took the blame for Obito.
As a transmigrator who was well aware of the details, Qi naturally wouldn't be particularly worried about his clan's situation during this period. However, Yagura's change of heart was enough to make Qi wary!
It's hard to say, but he might find himself in a rather difficult situation next.
We can only take it one step at a time and see what happens!
Qi thought to himself silently.
Unfortunately, Qi wanted to take another look, but some people clearly wouldn't give him that chance. Qi had barely returned to his clan when...
"Knock knock knock!"
I haven't even had a chance to let my Aunt Kiko know I'm safe, or even catch my breath.
Then came a slightly hurried knocking sound from outside the door!
Qi's heart skipped a beat. After gently opening the door, a tall and straight figure came into view.
"Ah, it's Shogo. May I ask what's the matter?"
The newcomer was a Jonin from their Yuki Clan, a senior member of the clan who had once mentored Kei— Shogo Minazuki, and one of the most trusted members of their current clan leader.
"Yes, Qi Jun, the clan leader wants to see you. Come with me now!"
For someone like Kai, who is basically considered to have a 'grassroots' background in the clan, yet has now shown remarkable talent and strength, Shogo Minazuki is someone who values and appreciates highly!
The purer the bloodline a family is, the less they care about so-called 'status'!