Such a force configuration is definitely not for some ordinary mission; it would require at least a small-scale war of annihilation to necessitate so many ninjas. Even after Kai arrived, many more ninjas quickly gathered.
A rough estimate suggests that there are already close to two hundred people, and there are still thirty or forty minutes left before the final assembly time.
Is it one of the four great nations? Or is it a small ninja village? Or is it simply a rotation of border defense forces?
Qi Jing stood quietly in the center of the crowd, her brows slightly furrowed as she silently pondered in her heart.
When the appointed time arrived at 5:30, no one else was arriving from the surrounding area, and the number of Mist Ninja gathered there had exceeded three hundred. Judging from their aura alone, the number of Chunin even accounted for a third, not to Jonin that there were more than a dozen Jonin. This was definitely not a reasonable proportion.
There are very few ninja villages in the entire Shinobi World that can field such a lineup. Among the small ninja villages, only Amegakure and Takigakure can confidently say they can destroy such a force. The latter is only so highly regarded because it possesses a Tailed Beast!
"Everyone's here. You all know who I am. This mission was personally ordered by the Mizukage, and I'm in charge. Our objective is to wipe out all non- Mist Ninja forces and strongholds in the area from the Land of Rivers to the Land of Tea. You all know who the enemy is. Remember, we have only one mission: to eliminate all enemies!"
At the appointed time, after everyone had gathered.
Suikazan Fuguki strode forward and stood before the more than three hundred Mist Ninja. Under the dim light, his words were spoken in an extremely chilling tone.
This made the atmosphere surrounding this one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen even colder and more tyrannical at this moment.
As one of the most trusted and strongest subordinates of the current Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura, Suikazan Fuguki is definitely one of the most famous ninjas in Kirigakure in recent years. His style of doing things is known to almost all the Mist Ninja!
In Kirigakure now known for its cruelty and bloodshed, Suikazan Fuguki is undoubtedly one of the most ruthless individuals.
In the missions he carried out, the enemies he encountered were always killed using the most brutal methods!
However, this is actually a way to gain more recognition from the Kirigakure Mist Ninja!
Shouldn't we be a little bloodthirsty and ruthless when dealing with enemies?
Normally, new Mist Ninja might need an adjustment period, but there were no newcomers here at the moment. Kei was already the 'newest' one. Therefore, every Mist Ninja looked at Suikazan Fuguki, who was in the head seat, with a cold expression.
This creates a chilling atmosphere that ordinary people wouldn't dare approach at all.
This also made the Suikazan Fuguki reveal a very satisfied expression, its gaping mouth displaying a terrifying smile.
The other Jonin, including Minazuki Fuuka, who were positioned on either side, also had solemn and dignified expressions.
Qi, standing in the middle of the crowd, also had a cold and stern expression.
"Very good, then, let's go!"
With a single wave of his hand, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen...
"Boom!"
The powerful Chakra aura that erupted from that group.
"Whoosh!"
"Swoosh"
"Whoosh!"
"Swoosh"
These three hundred-plus Mist Ninja each leaped forward, led by Suikazan Fuguki, and one after another darted out of the main gate of Kirigakure, rapidly flying westward.
It was also at this time that this group of Mist Ninja troops, which could be called elite, left the ninja village and sped towards the western front.
Inside the ninja village.
A few people were watching the direction where Qi and his group of Mist Ninja had gone, each with their own distinct expression.
"Hmph, I've given you the chance to get what you wanted. Whether you get it or not is up to you. But if you continue to disobey my orders, don't blame me for Mizukage ruthless!"
The brightly lit Mizukage Building.
Karatachi Yagura stood before the giant floor-to-ceiling window of his office, gazing at the location of the three major ninja clans' strongholds in the village. A cold and stern look appeared on his seemingly youthful face at this moment.
In any ninja village, or more precisely, in any group of humans, it is very easy for disputes to arise due to differing opinions.
Even if there were an extremely powerful person leading this group, it could only be said that such a conflict was kept to a minimum.
In fact, it is impossible to eliminate this contradiction.
If this is the case among idealists, what about ordinary people? Interests are the fundamental source of conflict!
Mutual understanding between people?
This is neither impossible nor entirely unattainable.
But it's too difficult, too difficult, so difficult that it's like a hellish joke.
In Kirigakure, such conflicts of interest and disputes have permeated the entire history of the Kirigakure. Except for the relatively stable period during the time of the First Mizukage, the Kirigakure was constantly embroiled in various open and covert struggles during the reigns of the three subsequent Mizukage.
In the early days of his rise to power, Karatachi Yagura sought to consolidate his position.
They had no choice but to rely on the Genji and make certain concessions to the village's bloodline clans, led by the three great ninja clans, including but not limited to the allocation of tasks, personnel, and logistical resources.
These were all choices made by Karatachi Yagura to solidify his position.
But now his position is secure, and most of the Kirigakure Mist Ninja his orders. The daimyo of the Land of Water, whether willingly or unwillingly, will also be his supporters. With Genji unlikely to cause trouble, Karatachi Yagura believes the time is ripe!
We'll take back what we gave away before, bit by bit!
If the three powerful ninja clans are sensible, they might leave something for the others; otherwise...
Karatachi Yagura will show them what the power of the Mizukage truly is!
The previous arrangements were like this, and this special conscription order is no exception. As for Qi, who was somewhat dragged into it for no reason, it can only be said that he was 'unlucky'!
Perhaps, this cannot be attributed to bad luck.
Who made the surname Qi (启) associated with the Minazuki Clan)?
This is everything he had to endure in Kirigakure.
Qi himself was well aware of this; similar problems were naturally prone to arise between a 'king' and a 'minister'.
It's just that their Kirigakure is a bit more advanced.
The three great ninja clans themselves are well aware of this.
This is a special conscription order.
This was also the result of a game between them and Karatachi Yagura. The unit that Kei was in was just one of them; another Mist Ninja unit that had been recruited would also be sent to different front lines!
However, that has nothing to do with Qi.