Blood Mist Policy.
This is the point that Kei was most wary of when he first came into this world and understood where he was. Although before Obito arrived, Karatachi Yagura's Blood Mist Policy was generally within a controllable range, the requirements and standards were indeed much stricter and bloodier!
In the few days since returning to the village, Qi has gradually sensed this atmosphere. It is obvious that his Mizukage is about to make a move. Qi has also heard that the Ninja Academy graduation exam will be officially reformed next year!
We will select the true Mist Ninja using a more suitable method!
With that said, and considering that Zabuza is still studying at the Ninja Academy, it's easy to guess what the graduation exam for the Ninja Academy will be like next year!
As for Zabuza's graduation age, Kei couldn't remember; was it nine or ten?
Regardless of which one it is, it will definitely be something that happens in the next year or two.
Although it's highly likely that even if Takahiro enrolls next year, he won't Zabuza the same class as Zabuza, since Zabuza will graduate in at least three years!
However, Zabuza wasn't the only one in the Ninja Academy.
Even disregarding this more brutal graduation exam, just the kind of graduation exam that Qi himself participated in usually resulted in the death of the candidates. Qi didn't want to see Takahiro die in the graduation exam!
Naturally, the expectations for Takahiro will be much higher!
In Qi's opinion, Takahiro should at least have a basic grasp of ice power and be able to fully release the most basic Ice Release techniques before he can enter the Ninja Academy to study. Such a standard is naturally much higher than that of other ninja villages, and most ordinary graduates may not even be that strong in terms of overall level!
Takahiro was well aware of the strict requirements his elder brother Qi had for him.
Upon hearing these words...
Takahiro's heart also tightened.
"Yes, Brother Qi, I understand!"
He immediately straightened his body and responded loudly.
Immediately afterwards.
Under Qi's guidance, he once again entered into the tedious and monotonous practice, watching the ice power gradually condense in Takahiro's palm.
Qi nodded in satisfaction.
Without going into too much detail, as long as Takahiro rigorously trains himself according to his own standards and maintains the same diligence after entering the Ninja Academy, if he can graduate early within three years and Zabuza taking the exam in the same class as Zabuza, he can at least put up a fight against that demon.
Instead of being treated like a vegetable and simply chopped up.
This point is particularly crucial.
Qi previously said that Zabuza didn't have the guts to kill graduates from the three major ninja clans during their graduation exam, but that was ultimately just Qi's speculation.
What if they really had that kind of courage?
It's always good to be prepared for the worst.
Moreover, the brutal Third Shinobi World War is just around the corner, and every bit of strength increases the chances of survival!
I dare not make any guarantees.
But I truly hope that not only myself, but also Takahiro and the others can survive as long as possible!
Time passed little by little, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed since Qi returned to the ninja village.
Over the past ten days or so.
Qi remained engrossed in his cultivation, and Qing, as he had said before, did not issue any summons orders to the three members of Team 7.
He himself has been extremely busy lately.
While cultivating, Qi also devoted some time to keeping an eye on intelligence in the Shinobi World.
It's important to know that this happened after the Cloud Ninja officially launched their attack.
Their Kirigakure also mobilized a portion of its troops.
They advanced directly to the coastal region near the Land of Fire, and dispatched a force of over three thousand Mist Ninja to the islands formerly belonging to the Land of Land of Whirlpools.
The leader of the group was none other than Karatachi Yagura's trusted subordinate.
Furthermore, they dispatched three Seven Ninja Swordsmen: Suikazan Fuguki, Raiga Kurosuki, and Munashi Jinpachi as their combat force. These three individuals were already among the Jonin in terms of strength, and with the combination of their respective Ninja Blade, the power they unleashed was absolutely close to the level of Quasi-Kage!
Such a configuration is enough to threaten the border security of Konohagakure.
It was under such pressure that...
The negotiations between the two sides were much smoother than before.
Even in Konohagakure, Danzo kept clamoring at high-level meetings that things must not go as Kirigakure and Kumogakure wished; if they wanted war, then let them have war!
Unfortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi completely rejected Danzo's opinion.
With the support of Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, Torifu Akimichi, and others, they reached a consensus with many of the village's ninja clan leaders.
They unanimously chose to back down, which almost completely satisfied Kirigakure's demands.
For example, the most crucial point is...
The Konoha Ninja shall withdraw from the territory of the Land of Tea. From now on, all missions there shall be assigned to the Mist Ninja for selection and execution!
This not only means that Kirigakure has received an additional share of the missions.
This also indicates that the area of activity of the Mist Ninja has been further expanded!
Strategically, this suppressed the Konoha Ninja's room for maneuver!
In this clash, Kirigakure made a huge profit. After reaping so many benefits, Karatachi Yagura stopped his advance with satisfaction. Although he wanted to expand into the Land of Waves and extend his village's influence to the borders of the Land of Fire, he understood that one cannot become fat in one bite!
Especially Konohagakure is still the undisputed overlord of the Shinobi World, if they really provoke them, they might suffer losses. It's best to be shrewd and not be greedy!
Moreover, Karatachi Yagura has already recouped his losses this time, so there's no need to continue resisting. Now is not the best time to start a Shinobi World war. Since they've already made such concessions, his side should also know how to back down gracefully.
A qualified leader cannot be completely blinded by greed!
They got what they wanted from Kirigakure, and they could also say that they got what they wanted from Kumogakure!
Of course, the benefits gained were not as great as those from Kirigakure.
Unlike the Third Hokage, who felt that Konoha was in the wrong against Kirigakure, the Third Hokage Kumogakure as simply taking advantage of their misfortune!
Under normal circumstances, the most severe counterattack should be given.
However, the Third Hokage's "good guy in the Shinobi World " attribute came into play once again here, plus the Third Raikage was indeed just barely on the edge.
It did not truly threaten Konoha's core interests.
After much deliberation, the Third Hokage tacitly approved the Cloud Ninja's expansion of their influence over almost the entire Land of Hot Water. The only reservation he made was that the Konoha Ninja would not withdraw from the Land of Hot Water. Instead, a dedicated forward reconnaissance and defense outpost for Konohagakure would be established in the area near Fengzui Mountain, close to the Land of Fire, as the first line of defense against Cloud Ninja invasion.