Chapter 73

The way Ishihara appeared reminded him of the Ninja Clan era a thousand years ago, a special time when chakra could link with one another.

But chakra in the present day has long lost this ability; how could it possibly appear now?

Even Madara could not achieve it...

Obito's heart sank, and his wariness of the mysterious Ishihara grew even stronger.

Zetsu proposed, "Should we end the plan against the Mist Village right now?"

Ishihara's appearance undoubtedly raised the difficulty of Obito's plan to destroy the Mist Village by several levels.

But Obito was unwilling to give up, speaking in a cold tone:

"No, the Mist Village plan continues. The Hozuki Clan must be exterminated! No one can defeat me, and I also need to gather more intelligence on Ishihara!"

With Kamui at his side, he was confident he would not be defeated; his safety was absolutely guaranteed.

Having finished speaking, he controlled Yagura to walk forward, approaching Mei Terumi and the others.

These people were all high-ranking officials of the Mist Village, covering the heads of various powerful departments within the village.

Some of them had even been promoted by Yagura himself.

But at this moment, the gaze everyone directed at him was filled with caution.

After all, Yagura's previous actions were hardly those of a Mizukage; regardless of whether he was being controlled, it was no longer suitable for him to continue serving as Mizukage.

Obito did not care about their gazes; staring at Mei Terumi, he spoke in a heavy tone:

"The Hozuki Clan, which led this rebellion, must be severely punished!"

An elder nearby, who was close to the Hozuki Clan, frowned and said:

"The Hozuki Clan suffered heavy casualties this time; the price they have paid is already enough!"

After this battle, the Hozuki Clan likely would not rise to prominence again for ten years.

"Not enough!"

Yagura looked at Mei Terumi with a cold expression, "The Hozuki Clan must die!"

"Are you insane?!"

The high-ranking officials of the Mist Village looked at him in horror.

Setting aside the status of the Hozuki Clan, their clan's combat power alone was not bad.

Even with the heavy losses now, as long as they recovered well for ten or eight years, they would still be the pillar of the Mist Village.

Mei Terumi remained silent.

"If the Hozuki Clan does not die, then continue the war!"

Yagura's attitude was firm, and everyone's faces changed.

It must be known that Yagura also had a large number of loyalists within the Mist Village; regardless of whether Yagura was being controlled, at this moment they must protect Yagura's interests.

Facing the resolute Yagura, everyone had no choice; the other party had clearly seen that they dared not gamble.

They exchanged glances and could only agree!

Thus, the fate of the Hozuki Clan was decided!

No matter what, a single family cannot oppose a village.

So when Yagura, Mei Terumi, and all the high-ranking officials of the Mist Village issued orders simultaneously, the Hozuki Clan was quickly exterminated!

Even if they were unwilling, even if they roared in madness.

They could only fall down as corpses.

Mei Terumi and the others fell silent.

Only Yagura, with a smile he could not stop on his face.

Obito was too happy!

Finally, he had finally avenged Rin!

All those who directly caused Rin's death had been punished!

"Alright, the Hozuki Clan has been exterminated; you should stop now!"

Mei Terumi and the others joined forces to pressure Yagura.

Yagura did not care, smiling as he turned and left.

Mei Terumi and the others exchanged glances, their faces grim as they began to clean up the battlefield.

The war tonight caused too much damage to the Mist Village; likely, the Mist Village would be powerless to participate in ninja world affairs for several years.

Night fell, while everyone was busy.

Mei Terumi and the other high-ranking officials of the Mist Village appeared within the Hozuki Clan's territory, beginning to divide up the Hozuki Clan's interests.

Secret techniques, ninja arts, weapons, money...

Everything was stripped clean.

Mei Terumi left with the Hozuki Clan's Water Transformation Secret Technique, returning home with a heavy heart.

The extermination of the Hozuki Clan gave her a huge shock, making it difficult for her to calm down.

After a long while, she finally began to summon Ishihara.

Buzz—

Soon, Ishihara descended into Mei Terumi's body once more.

"I have obtained the Water Transformation Secret Technique I promised you!"

"Good!"

Ishihara paid no attention to Mei Terumi's complex feelings, but eagerly began to examine the Water Transformation Secret Technique.

This secret technique concerns whether his research into Kekkei Genkai can advance further.