Looking at Uya standing there, the Fourth Mizukage had a smile on his face, but there was a hint of tension in his eyes that he could not hide.
He had no idea why Uya had come to Kirigakure, nor what Uya's purpose was. All he knew was that no matter what, he absolutely could not offend Uya!
He still vividly remembered the scenes from the Five Kage Summit three years ago. If he hadn't been so patient and hadn't directly confronted Tsunade, his fate probably wouldn't have been much better than that of the Third Tsuchikage and the Fifth Kazekage.
Although the Fourth Mizukage was the strongest Kage in the village and had great confidence, he could never completely overwhelm the other Kage, even if he believed he could defeat them.
These shadows, however, were like children in front of adults in front of Uya, almost as if they were being toyed with, and were easily manipulated at will!
Even to him, Uya's strength was as untouchable as an abyss.
"It seems the Kaguya Clan has launched a rebellion... But this child belongs to me from now on. You have no objections, right?" Uya looked at the Fourth Mizukage and spoke calmly.
At the same time, Uya glanced at Kimimaro beside her. By this time, Haku had already walked towards Kimimaro and greeted him in a friendly manner.
Kimimaro looked somewhat bewildered. He didn't know why he was fighting; he was just fighting instinctively. After Haku greeted him, he subconsciously responded.
His gaze toward Uya still held an undisguised sense of awe.
The Fourth Mizukage only then noticed Kimimaro standing to the side. He frowned slightly, but without the slightest hesitation, he immediately nodded.
"Of course, no problem."
"I didn't expect you, Uya, to be interested in this child as well. In that case, I won't take what belongs to someone else."
Just then, Orochimaru appeared from behind. Although he glanced at Kimimaro with some reluctance, he still gave up his plan to obtain Kimimaro.
Although he originally came here for Kimimaro, it seems that Uya intends to take Kimimaro in, so he naturally won't compete with Uya for him, nor would he dare to compete with Uya for anything.
Orochimaru?
The Fourth Mizukage's gaze turned cold when he saw Orochimaru. He knew that Orochimaru had been in the Land of Land of Water for the past three years. Although Orochimaru was a rogue ninja from Konoha, as the Mizukage, he could not tolerate him. Who knew what Orochimaru 'Orochimaru purpose was in staying in the Land of Water?
If Uya hadn't been here, he might have already started a fight with Orochimaru.
However, with Uya present, the Fourth Mizukage was unaware of the relationship between Uya and Orochimaru, and naturally dared not do anything rashly.
"Don't look at me like that. Don't worry, I have no hostility towards Kirigakure, and this rebellion of the Kaguya Clan has nothing to do with me."
Orochimaru shrugged at the Fourth Mizukage, revealing a slightly sinister expression.
The Fourth Mizukage snorted coldly, ignoring Orochimaru, and continued to look at Uya.
Uya ignored the Fourth Mizukage and instead looked at Kimimaro and Haku beside him. The two boys were already talking and seemed to be getting along quite well.
Kimimaro was handsome, while Haku was as gentle and beautiful as a girl.
"If you feel lonely and don't know what to do, come with us. Lord Uya has already agreed."
Bai smiled sweetly at Kimimaro, revealing an adorable expression.
Kimimaro looked at Haku with a blank expression, then suddenly asked, "Why did you follow him?"
"Because Lord Uya needs me, I have found what I should do."
Hearing Haku's words, Kimimaro showed a strange expression, unable to help but recall scenes from the past.
Like Jinchūriki, he was hated and feared by his own people, treated as a tool in battle, and imprisoned in a cage. He was numb and confused every day, not knowing what to do. Even now, he doesn't know why he fights; he just fights instinctively.
He hated this feeling; he longed to find meaning in his life.
"Everyone is born with a purpose, but that purpose needs to be found by oneself. One can live for oneself, or for a certain thing or a certain person."
Looking at Kimimaro's expression, Uya suddenly spoke slowly.
His words not only caused a glimmer of light to gradually appear in Kimimaro's bewildered eyes, but also plunged Mei Terumi into deep thought.
Only the Fourth Mizukage and Orochimaru remained unmoved by Uya's words.
Kimimaro glanced at Haku, then looked at Uya with a hint of awe, and finally nodded with a determined gaze.
Seeing this, Orochimaru shook his head and then turned and left.
The Fourth Mizukage continued to look at Uya, his eyes still showing a hint of caution, as if he were being extremely careful.
Seeing the dignified Mizukage so restrained in front of Uya, Mei Terumi couldn't help but tremble slightly. Her gaze towards Uya held not only awe but also a hint of admiration.
A slight blush on her cheeks softened her allure, adding a touch of elegance.
"Then, please come visit Kirigakure again when you have time."
Uya glanced at the Fourth Mizukage, said something casually, and then turned and left with Haku and Kimimaro. Having already learned the location of the Akatsuki's base, there was no need for him to linger any longer. Uya was not interested in the Kaguya Clan's rebellion.
The Fourth Mizukage smiled as he watched Uya's retreating figure and said, "You're welcome."
Of course, what he really meant was, "Screw you being a guest, and don't ever come to the Land of Water again!" His sudden appearance in Kirigakure had given him quite a fright, and he still hadn't relaxed yet!
Watching Uya, Kimimaro, and the others leave, Mei Terumi turned to look at the Fourth Mizukage.
"Lord Mizukage, we..."
"Go back and eliminate the entire Kaguya Clan."
The Fourth Mizukage's expression gradually turned cold.
Mei Terumi hesitated for a moment, then said, "But that child is..."
"It's alright." The Fourth Mizukage took a deep breath, his eyes filled with endless apprehension and awe, and said, "Now that he's been taken away by Uya, he's different from those foolish Kaguya Clan."
At this point, the Fourth Mizukage stared at Mei Terumi and said with utmost seriousness, "Remember, even if you see him again, do not treat him as an enemy. He has nothing to do with the Kaguya Clan anymore, understand?!"
"Clear."
Mei Terumi nodded vigorously, but her heart remained unsettled for a long time.
With just a few words, he completely changed a person's status. Even the Fourth Mizukage dared not continue pursuing Kimimaro. This is the God of the Shinobi World, the strongest being who surpasses all other shinobi! (To be continued.)