Chapter 154: with translation of chapter title

Boom——

Translation: "Boom—"

Boom——

"Boom—"

Boom——

"Boom—"

As the piercing roar kept blaring, the villagers of Hidden Mist Village couldn't help but silently curse.

Translation: "When the piercing roar kept sounding, the residents of Mist Village couldn't help but silently curse."

couldn't help but silently curse

No one knows when it started, perhaps three years ago, but Hidden Mist's situation has been getting worse and worse.

Translation: "No one knows when it started, perhaps three years ago, but Mist Village's situation has been getting worse and worse."

This problem is all‑sided; without even noticing, the whole Hidden Mist Village has split into two factions whose ideas, claims, and actions are completely at odds.

Translation: "This deterioration is all-encompassing; even without noticing, Mist Village, a whole village, has been torn into two factions with completely differing ideas, claims, and actions."

While Jiraiya and Tsunade encountered the Snake and Scorpion combination, on another route toward the Mizukage's office, they also encountered a strong enemy.

While Ziraiye and Tsunade encountered the Snake and Scorpion combination, on another side heading to the Mizukage's office, the two of them also encountered a strong enemy.

The Third Hokage gave the battle order directly, knowing that Kakashi was no ordinary ninja, and he naturally wanted to make good use of this.

Translation: "The Third Hokage directly issued the battle order; he knew Kakashi was now extraordinary, so he naturally wanted to make good use of this."

Haori was filled with doubt, but now clearly isn't the time to look into these issues.

Translation: "Yuzhi's heart was truly filled with doubt, but obviously now is not the time to investigate these matters."

But facing Minato Namikaze, who only knows the Flying Thunder God technique, he feels he still has a chance this time!

Translation: "But facing Minato Namikaze, this guy who only knows Flying Thunder God, he feels he still has some confidence this time!"

Jiraiya reacted quickly; he and Tsunade leapt aside, the thick mist cleared, Tsunade frowned as she gazed into the distance, and she spoke softly.

Translation: "Ziraiye reacted quickly; he and Tsunade leapt up and dodged to the side. The thick mist dissipated, and Tsunade frowned as she looked into the distance, speaking softly."

Although he's still disabled, his mental state isn't as lethargic as in the original, and he isn't so skinny as to look like he could die any moment.

Translation: "Although this guy is still disabled, his mental state doesn't seem as listless as in the original, nor has he wasted away to skin and bones, as if he might die at any moment."

Meanwhile, his Sharingan shifted into a Mangekyō pattern, and several kunai appeared in his hand.

Translation: "At the same time, his Sharingan transformed into the Mangekyou Sharingan, and several kunai appeared in his hand."

Haori pressed his lips; he never expected Hikari to devise such a plan, and most importantly, she got many things right.

Translation: "Yuzhi pressed his lips; he really didn't expect Hikari to come up with such a plan, and most importantly, she actually guessed many things correctly."

But what does it mean that I've been secretly supplying White Zetsu cells to Nagato? Even if Obito isn't clear on it, surely Black Zetsu knows?

Translation: "But what does it mean that I've been acting covertly, providing White Absolute Cells to Nagato? Even if Obito isn't clear, doesn't Black Absolute know?"

Haori shook his head, gazed at the distant firelight, thought for a moment, then spoke softly.

Translation: "Yuzhi shook his head, looked at the distant firelight, pondered for a moment, then spoke softly."

Although Haori had many thoughts, he still needed to act as if he didn't know Nagato; he calmly looked at Nagato and spoke somewhat teasingly.

Translation: "Although Yuzhi had myriad thoughts, he still needed to pretend not to know Nagato; he calmly looked at Nagato and said teasingly."

Obito looked at his former teacher, feeling nothing but hatred and killing intent.

Translation: "Obito looked at his former teacher; his heart felt nothing but hatred and killing intent."

"Your reactions are much faster than I expected."

Translation: "\"Your two reactions are much faster than I imagined. \""

After Hikari spoke, she noticed Haori and Shisui staring blankly at her, causing her to tilt her head.

After Hikari said that, she suddenly noticed Haori and Shisui staring blankly at her, making her tilt her head involuntarily.

Haori embarrassedly shook his head; in some ways Hikari is quite dominant, like running their household.

Translation: "Yuzhi embarrassedly shook his head; in some aspects Hikari is quite dominant, such as managing their household."

Furthermore, he broke out of prison, which was also a blow to the police force; although the chief at the time was Haori, Haori was still his close older brother.

Translation: "Furthermore, he broke out of prison, which was also a blow to the Police Department; although the chief at that time was still Yuzhi, Yuzhi is his close older brother."

"Am I really that evil?"

Translation: "\"Am I really that evil? \""

They really don't want this chaos to continue, and it inevitably reminds them of what happened three years ago.

Translation: "They truly don't want this chaotic situation to continue, and this chaos also reminds them involuntarily of that scene three years ago."

"Let's get ready and move out, Shisui; go tell Hikari's plan to the leader and the others."

Note: missing closing quote? We'll translate as is. Translation: "\"Get ready, we'll act too, Shisui; you go tell Hikari's plan to Master Yuan and them. \""

"You really joined this organization; come back to Konoha with me, don't be foolish again!"

Translation: "\"You really joined this organization; come back to Leaf Village with me, don't be foolish anymore! \""

After a quick mental analysis, however Tsunade showed no fear whatsoever; she is a medical ninja but more of a taijutsu expert.

Translation: "After a quick mental analysis, however Tsunade showed no fear at all; she is a medical ninja but more a taijutsu ninja!"

As a taijutsu expert, she wouldn't fear a puppeteer, even if this one before her is quite extraordinary.

Translation: "As a taijutsu ninja, she won't fear a puppeteer, even if this puppeteer before her is quite extraordinary."

Tsunade nodded, her gaze turning sharp.

Translation: "Tsunade nodded, her eyes turning sharp."

"I know you; you fought my grandmother quite a bit back then, and I heard you even managed to neutralize her poison, causing her to fail."

Probably missing characters. We'll translate as best: "\"I know you; you and my grandmother exchanged many blows back then, I heard you even solved her poison, thereby causing her to fail. \"" Might be awkward. We'll try: "\"I know you; you and my grandmother have crossed blades many times; I heard you even deciphered her poison, causing her to fail. \""

And Haori could now clearly see Nagato's condition, making him increasingly feel that this guy had gone high-tech.

Translation: "And Yuzhi could now clearly see Nagato's condition, making him feel even more that this guy has gone 'high-tech'."

Unlike being able to chat a little with Jiraiya and them, they had already started fighting the moment they encountered the enemy.

Translation: "Unlike with Ziraiye and them, where they could still exchange a few words, they had already started fighting the moment they encountered the enemy!"

That is how to make the leader become Mizukage beyond question; no matter how many excuses there are, what he's doing now can only be considered rebellion.

Translation: "That is how to make Master Yuan become Mizukage without question; no matter how many excuses, what he's doing now is essentially rebellion."

"Shinra Tensei!"

Translation: "\"Shinra Tensei! \""

Tsunade snorted coldly, but she had already seen through this puppet's nature.

Translation: "Tsunade snorted coldly, but she had already seen through the puppet's nature."

Beside Scorpion and Orochimaru, an extra puppet had appeared, its appearance leaving him quite doubtful.

Translation: "Only see that beside Scorpion and Orochimaru, a puppet has appeared; its appearance truly leaves him somewhat doubtful."

Just looking at Nagato before him, and thinking of how many people have been caught up in this, Haori's face also showed a faint smile.

Translation: "Just looking at Nagato before him, and thinking of how many people have been caught up, Yuzhi's face also showed a faint smile."

On a towering hillside, watching the distant flames constantly erupting within Hidden Mist Village, Shisui couldn't help but mutter a remark.

Translation: "On a lofty hillside, watching the distant firelight constantly erupting within Mist Village, Shisui couldn't help but murmur a sigh."

Orochimaru raised his eyebrows, then sighed and shook his head; he didn't say anything like 'rotten withered leaves,' but instead spoke calmly.

Translation: "Orochimaru raised his eyebrows, then sighed and shook his head; he didn't say anything like 'rotten withered leaves', but calmly spoke."

When the thick mist completely enveloped the two, Kakuzu's voice suddenly rang out from within the fog.

When the thick mist completely enveloped the two, Kakuzu's voice suddenly rang out from within the fog.

If we could take care of them and also settle the Hidden Mist trouble, that would naturally be perfect.

Translation: "If we can deal with them, and incidentally resolve this Mist Village trouble, that would naturally be perfect!"

Seeing this scene, Haori slightly shook his head; at that moment the chakra covering his body suddenly began to surge.

Translation: "Seeing this scene, Yuzhi slightly shook his head; at that moment, the chakra covering his body began to surge violently."

Moreover, how could you have lived from that era until now?

Translation: "Moreover, how could you have survived from that era until now?"

"Summoning Jutsu: Monkey Devil!"

Translation: "\"Summoning Technique: Ape Devil! \""

Orochimaru shook his head, his gaze also becoming somewhat vacant.

Translation: "Orochimaru shook his head; his gaze also became somewhat vacant."

Seeing Itachi Uchiha, he showed no emotional reaction; yet Konan's appearance surprised Haori, wondering if she no longer needed to assist Nagato.

Seeing Itachi Uchiha, he showed no emotional reaction at all; however, Konan's appearance surprised Haori, wondering if she no longer needed to assist Nagato.

"Tsunade!"

Translation: "\"Tsunade! \""

Moreover, he has been waiting in vain for three years, he has been self‑training for three years; even if he encounters those foreign Uchiha, and even if he meets Haori and their own situation, it might not go well.

Translation: "Moreover, he had been waiting in vain for three years, he had self-trained for three years; even if he encountered those external Uchiha, and met with Yuzhi and their own situation, things might not go well."

Even many ANBU have already chosen to pledge loyalty to a new target, rather than fulfilling their original oath to serve the Mizukage.

Translation: "Even many ANBU have already chosen to pledge loyalty to the new target, rather than fulfilling their original oath—loyalty to the Mizukage."

He naturally knows that the enemy he faces this time is probably not ordinary; if he's even slightly careless, his fate will be certain death.

Translation: "He naturally knows that the enemy he faces this time is likely extraordinary; if he's even slightly careless, his fate will surely be death."

"Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Technique!"

Translation: "\"Hidden Mist Technique! \""

"Hmm, be careful."

Translation: "\"Hmm, be careful. \""

Whenever his own Kamui space is mentioned, Haori finds it hard to hold back; since Hikari learned of this, she has arranged that space like a home.

Whenever his own Kamui space is mentioned, Haori finds it hard to hold back; since Hikari learned of this, she has arranged that space like a home.

"Orochimaru, no matter what you say, this time I'm taking you back!"

Translation: "\"Orochimaru, no matter what you say, this time I'm bringing you back! \""

But Haori really isn't in a hurry; how other villages are doing really has nothing to do with him.

Translation: "However, Yuzhi is indeed not in a hurry; how other villages fare really has nothing to do with him."

Jiraiya heard Tsunade's words and looked ahead in disbelief.

Translation: "Ziraiye, hearing Tsunade's words, looked ahead in disbelief."

This gave Haori a sense of 'man works outside, woman stays inside,' but his complaint is, 'At least leave me some land?'

Translation: "This gave Yuzhi a sense of 'man works outside, woman inside,' but his complaint is, 'Hey, at least leave me some land.'"

"Your big talk is really light, saying it as if you could defeat me."

Translation: "\"Your big talk is really light, sounding like you think you can defeat me. \""

"Don't forget, I also know that technique, though my that space"

Note: incomplete sentence. We'll translate as: "\"Don't forget, I also know that nerve technique, but my space... \""

"These two people are already crazy?"

This chakra feels as if it is fermenting, and even Yuzhi finds its strength somewhat surprising.

But now it can be confirmed—it's probably the grandson of that old woman Chiyo, the Red Sand Scorpion!

Yuzhi, though feeling a bit puzzled and wary, still spoke to Hikari and Stillwater.

The ground gave a slight tremor; following the direction of that force, Yuzhi saw many distant trees instantly uprooted.

He couldn't tell if it was a mental effect or the fact that, without using bijuu chakra or dragon‑vein power, Nagato's "Ten Thousand Forms Heavenly Pull" and "Divine Spiral Heavenly Assault" seemed considerably stronger.

"Look at Tsunade; she's far calmer than you!"

He wanted to plant something but couldn't; it could only serve as a storage cabinet, yet unfortunately it still fell victim to Hikari's poisonous hand.

"This time, I will definitely finish you off, even if it means laying the cornerstone for my new world."

Staring at Obito before him, Mizumon gently shook his head; his gaze was nothing but calm and an indescribable indifference.

"What is this…"

"No need to rush; our goal is clear."

"You bastard, using my grandfather's corpse for experiments with Danzo; now Danzo is dead, and it's time we settle the score!"

"Isn't that so? In a battle of this level, if I were willing, they wouldn't even be able to touch me."

Orochimaru gave a sinister smile, casually licking his lips, and the evil aura sent chills down one's spine.

Tsunade was in no good mood; she glared at Orochimaru and let out a cold snort.

Mizumon muttered under his breath; the next instant he vanished from the spot, and when he reappeared, he had already put enough distance between them.

Ziraiye swiftly clapped his hands together, his hair suddenly lengthened, and he blocked the rear attack like a hedgehog.

"No matter the ambition, can't it be achieved in Leaf Village?"

Jiaodu has long been mingling in the black market; his information is not hard for a great ninja village like Leaf Village to gather.

Experiments require funding; leveraging the name of Sound Hidden Village and Sand Hidden for some trades isn't bad, and it also allows covert investigation of his grandmother's research progress.

Jiaodu's voice seemed somewhat wavering, and under the chakra‑filled mist's refraction, his voice filled every corner.

"What makes me think of this plan? I merely guessed based on your personality and conduct."

Hearing that, the Scorpion couldn't help but frown slightly, then looked up and saw two silhouettes leading a group of Leaf Village's ANBU surrounding them!

At that moment, the Orochimaru opposite turned into mud that melted into the ground, and his peripheral vision caught the real Orochimaru already behind him!

"Idiot, you still haven't improved at all compared to before."

The Third Hokage has weathered many storms; faced with this situation, he still remained calm.

"Back then I fought the First Hokage; I wonder what level you, the Third Hokage, can reach!"

He even suggested letting Stillwater take control, making him "return to normal and voluntarily step down"—wouldn't that solve everything?

The instant the flames collided with the water curtain, thick mist already enveloped their surroundings; the Third Hokage and Kakashi stood back‑to‑back, alertly watching the area.

"Water Release: Water Curtain!"

"If I don't eliminate you ambition‑driven shadows lurking in the dark, how could this old man safely retire?"

Nagato's gaze grew rather indifferent, perhaps recalling Madara Uchiha, and his fist tightened slightly.

Two mighty forces intertwined, instantly creating a sharp wind howl that was ferociously strong, shredding the surrounding trees in an instant!

"Since they cordially invited us, I can't refuse; I'll leave these two to you, and remember to kill Itachi Uchiha."

"Ninjutsu: Chaotic Lion Burst!"

"Senior, I didn't expect we'd witness another civil war."

"As you wish."

After a brief sensation, he instantly realized it was Nagato's power.

The Third Hokage swiftly formed hand seals with both hands, and at the same time spoke calmly.

However, hearing Hikari voice such a plan left Yuzhi somewhat astonished.

Yuzhi gave Xiao Nan a strange look; he wasn't quite sure what Nagato's group was up to.

He was also curious; the guy claimed to have faced the First Hokage, and he wanted to see what caliber he truly was!

"How tragic…"

The Scorpion thought quietly, but hearing that Leaf Village's people had arrived here, even Uchiha Haori, lifted his spirits a bit.

On the final road leading to the Mizukage Building, Yuzhi was swiftly advancing with Stillwater and Hikari.

Seeing the mist of chaos engulfing everywhere now, he felt rather emotional.

"We must not only ensure Genji and the others smoothly become Mizukage, but also give the Akatsuki Organization a lesson; however, there's another matter we need to consider and act upon."

"Understood, Lord Third Hokage."

In an instant, a powerful gravity surged, causing the forest's trees to tilt in one direction.

But Hikari let out a light hum, saying, "What she came up with? That's clearly Yuzhi the bastard's idea!"

"Also, let's act; I think everyone has almost found their own opponents."

Upon hearing Yuzhi's words, Hikari had no strong thoughts yet, but Stillwater instantly understood.

However, the moment he saw the Susanoo on Yuzhi, he instinctively guessed Yuzhi's intention.

Such a mighty gravity surprised Yuzhi somewhat; he had used Madara Uchiha's identity to clash with Nagato before, but back then Nagato's power hadn't reached this level.

The sudden surge of chakra forced Yuzhi, bearing Susanoo, to stagger violently backward, and Nagato was also thrust backward by the recoil of Susanoo's power.

"What do you mean the ANBU following is useless, then complain that the Shadow Guard's formation makes no sense? You alone could wipe everyone out."

Yet at that moment, Nagato suddenly exerted a fierce force.

"The Mist Village technique, huh? How troublesome."

Mizumon caught a kunai and thrust it fiercely at the silhouette; the angle he sought was particularly tricky, aiming directly at the guy's hand!

Hikari looked at Yuzhi's state and couldn't help rolling her eyes.

Yuzhi thought to himself, that under such a strong gravity he found that if he didn't exert force it seemed really hard to break free, and his body also quickly moved toward Nagato.

However, no matter how off, Ziraiye and Tsunade would not underestimate each other; the strength that can act together with Orochimaru is certainly not inferior.

When the explosion occurred, mournful wails and sharp, piercing alarm sounds began to echo continuously throughout Mist Village, and the evacuated residents couldn't help but quietly start praying in their hearts.

"But that's still within my tolerance; at worst I can just use my own sage technique."

After all, for them, they prefer to spend time on research, while also investigating the situation in Suna Village.

Hikari would not let Yuzhi intervene at all, but regarding outside affairs, Hikari will listen to whatever Yuzhi says; regardless of right or wrong, she will follow Yuzhi.

Around him were Dark Division ninjas everywhere, and his Shadow Guard was handling the ensuing battles.

And at the instant Yuzhi drew ever closer to Nagato, Susano suddenly drew his ninja sword!

As soon as the words finished, Scorpion had already controlled the Third Wind Shadow puppet, condensed a magnet into a massive cylindrical magnet, and hurled it at Tsunade!

"Hmph."

Scorpion thought silently, but at that moment Orochimaru beside him suddenly opened with a puzzled question.

Because Yuzhi was present, and because of the Police Department's layered management, almost the instant they sensed a promising sign, the Police Department launched an emergency plan without needing orders.

"We can't fall behind either; let's finish this sooner."

——

"So you're in such a hurry to come over and die?"

"Oh?"

Actually Obito didn't want to appear so early, but when he noticed Minato's figure, his emotions began to stir inside him.

Perhaps that's the advantage of being Hokage; even though Yuzhi has clearly stated he doesn't need it, the number of Dark Division members following him remains the highest.

"Watch out, Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"

"Ziraiye? Tsunade?"

"Never thought you'd be the so-called Akatsuki Organization leader?"

Because everyone is fairly satisfied with his policies, only a tiny minority are dissatisfied, and Mist Village...

He and Orochimaru jointly captured a former Leaf Village rogue ninja, and this guy is someone Uchiha Haori is very interested in.

"It seems your two old classmates aren't planning to let you off."

Such a multi-faceted action is what he most wants to do, rather than inexplicably running to Mist Village because of a war mission commission.

And behind the silhouettes formed by these paper pieces, another figure that looked rather young yet made Yuzhi and the other two frown appeared.

In the next instant, a silhouette emerged from the void, a Kunai at that moment pierced his body, and Minato's figure instantly appeared.

Hikari let out a light hum, she crossed her hands over her chest and looked into the distance.

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, let out a light laugh, shook his head and said.

This chakra is similar to the power he felt when he previously went to the Rain Country, and just as he was pondering, a massive force suddenly surged toward him!

Yuzhi thought to himself, his power system is not only complex but also all-encompassing, almost everything he can involve he has obtained through missions!

Scorpion hadn't spoken until he heard Tsunade and Ziraiye's words, then he opened with a laugh.

Orochimaru sneered coldly, his arm already covered with poisonous snakes.

Unable to hold back, Yuzhi also didn't want to linger on this topic, he turned his head toward Shisui on the other side.

Then, just as the Third Hokage and Kakashi were privately alert, they suddenly sensed a surge of chakra around them, and immediately the mist surrounding them grew even thicker.

This chakra was not inside the Mizukage Tower, and it was unclear whether it was to protect the building; Nagato's chakra aura emanated from the foggy forest behind the tower.

He even had time to glance at the brutal fighting around Mist Village, and could casually let out a sigh.

Obito brimmed with murderous intent, his Sharingan at this moment glowed especially crimson—

"It's truly chaotic."

"Is that so?"

But what he found most regrettable was that this operation was probably still counted within his previous missions, so he didn't receive a new mission.

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"Hm?"

If you need to continuously influence another deity, you can consider it, but it also depends on the right timing; however, I believe you can handle it.

"Is this... Magnetic Release?"

"If you do that, you'll die, you know."

——

"Fire Release: Great Fire Dragon Technique!"

"What's wrong with that space, doesn't it count as our home?"

"Oh?"

"Because only by doing this can you achieve the effect you, you guy, are aiming for."

"Kakashi, prepare to attack; Orochimaru and I will disperse this mist, you must seize the opportunity."

Unfortunately, this person had clearly taken precautions; the moment Minato struck, he had already become intangible, causing Minato's attack to miss.

But at that moment, Nagato suddenly touched the ground with one hand, a massive summoning formation appeared, and in an instant smoke rose as a two-headed dog bearing the Rinnegan and a huge monstrous bird suddenly emerged.

"This Obito is truly a warm ambassador!"

As a southerner, when it comes to food he can hardly refuse dishes that are 'home-grown' or 'home-raised'.

"Shisui, could you tell them what happened?"

"This guy is probably that rogue ninja from Mist Village, one of the Seven Swordsmen, Pipa Juzo, right?"

"You threw a Kunai from several hundred meters away; does that count as having fought?"

"Bounty ninja, Takigakure rogue, Kakuzu?"

His figure seemed to teleport and vanished on the spot, and at that very moment a black staff shot out from the void and slammed across his former position.

"Stop being foolish. My pursuit and yours have long been different…"

But he quickly regained his senses, and immediately whispered a question.

That night with the Nine-Tails he couldn't get rid of his own teacher, so this time he would definitely not let history repeat itself.

"Because I want to kill you even more!"

Yet he quickly shook his head, and his gaze turned somewhat dangerous.

Hikari hadn't spoken up, but after some thought she couldn't help glancing at Yuzhi.

"Third Hokage, I didn't expect you to stay obediently in the village to retire; you actually came to Mist Village—what a surprise."

Ziraiye and Gong Shou naturally noticed Xie, but Xie's appearance and demeanor were quite off, because he was far too young.

Ziraiye shouted a warning, then swiftly formed a seal, and in an instant the ground rose a wall of earth!

Thousands of spears were driven into the wall, but Ziraiye soon realized the earth wall couldn't block them; the spears actually pierced through.

Moreover, this time they also had a reason to reinforce the Yuan Master; that damned organization and individuals who caused the Nine-Tails incident in Leaf Village were all here, and he harbored malice toward them.

What frustrated him was that he truly didn't know how to handle this problem; after all, everything they did seemed unable to clear the Yuan Master's name.

"That's not hard; you already have an idea, don't you?"

When Zhi Shui saw the silhouette, murderous intent instantly flashed in his eyes.

Boom—

Hikari raised an eyebrow and asked softly.

However, just as Minato (Shui Men) avoided the fighting squads moving forward, he suddenly sensed something and abruptly halted his steps.

Besides, his shadow guard unit would always follow to coordinate with the ANBU, so he didn't need to waste energy on minor battles.

Buzz—

Yuzhi looked at the two before him with a hint of amusement, but before he could speak, he suddenly sensed a strange chakra brewing nearby.

Rebellion has always been the hardest to accept; even if successful, it leaves a mess behind.

"Itachi Uchiha?"

He despised Yuzhi for taking everything from him, and he also despised his former superior and teacher, who always arrived late at crucial moments, causing the world to reach this point.

"No, I just didn't expect you would come up with such a plan."

"Yes, senior."

"Hm?"

"Let me go with Orochimaru to capture them; at least let me see whether you truly deserve the qualification."

Zhi Shui lowered his head, not wanting to watch Yuzhi and Hikari's 'you and me' dynamic; sometimes he wondered if he should find a fiancée.

"Remember, tell them, not just the Yuan Master alone; I trust you know how to say it."

Just looking at Jiaodu's companion wearing a mask and wielding the almost iconic decapitation great sword of Mist Village, the Third Hokage couldn't help but twitch his mouth slightly.

Yuzhi laughed and shook his head, while Zhi Shui's eyes gleamed beside him; if that's the case, then everything is fine!

"I never expected the shinobi world to produce such a young shadow, and also a Hokage."

"The operation has already begun; Fourth Hokage and his party have set out. When do we depart?"

"This time, do you want to meet your old classmate alone, or should I help deal with them together?"

"No, after all, aren't you the Hokage's wife?"

Xie nodded, and in the next instant thick smoke appeared around Orochimaru, followed by countless spears shooting out from the haze!

At first Yuzhi didn't pay much attention, but now, upon reflection, he suddenly had a strange thought.

"Senior, I know what to do now!"

"Since this counts as our home, wouldn't it be fine if I tidy up a bit? Your opinion matters a lot?"

The puppet behind him supported him with one hand as he quickly retreated, and in a moment they had created considerable distance.

To eradicate the trouble and crisis Mist Village brings to Leaf Village, Minato (Shui Men) wholeheartedly supports Yuzhi.

Because the current Fourth Mizukage is truly controlled; if the control were lifted, he probably wouldn't need Zhi Shui to control him—he would make his own choices.

In the original work he likely would have committed suicide; facing this situation, whatever choice he makes isn't particularly surprising.

Under normal circumstances he wouldn't care, but knowing Yuzhi's future policies, and that he also used another deity to control the Yuan Master.

Yuzhi pondered silently, while Xiao Nan at that moment spoke in a deep voice.

From afar, a massive black chakra giant wielded a Ninja Sword to strike down, but an invisible force held it firmly at bay.

"I'm curious about your abilities; now's a good time to ask—can you break my poison!"

"Hm?"

But he was somewhat alert; he had long noticed that Zhang Men was acting oddly.

"What?"

Being constantly bombarded with couple's affection was unbearable, but he sighed that it seemed hard to find someone as informed, reasonable, and powerful as Senior Ying.

"You're still that naive, Ziraiye…"

"Normally I wouldn't fight this way, but I've heard your power resembles Madara Uchiha's to some extent; I'd like to see how capable you truly are!"

The ninja village was founded to protect everyone, but the current village can no longer do that; it even pushes everyone toward the abyss!

"Hope, may all this end sooner."

Of course, he also knows that the Leaf Village rebellion then cannot be compared to Mist Village now.

Yuzhi was puzzled; he knew Obito liked giving warmth, otherwise there wouldn't be so many of Obito's arms here.

"And why does she wear a mask? Is she afraid of being recognized?"

"Could it be that Zhang Men tampered with Bai Jue's cells?"

"Although his legs and feet still have some problems, his body seems a bit better than when I saw him before, this guy."

"Then can we consider that he has already been controlled, after all members of the Akatsuki Organization are here, and you also have someone to shift the blame onto, right?"

"As long as someone cooperates, as long as this slogan is shouted, as long as this guy says some reasonable words before death."

"Indeed, you guy are also here; I'm not coming in vain after all. This time you won't get away!"

"This guy betrayed his clan, colluded with Danzo to launch a coup, and those two points hit precisely on Zhi Shui's sore spot."

"Yuzhi and Hikari had already looked ahead; countless paper fragments fell from the sky, blocked before them, and slowly gathered into a graceful human shape."

"All the major families and ninja units began to pick sides, even the Mist Village ANBU that should have been loyal to the Mizukage are now in chaos."

"On the other side, Shui Men alone rushed quickly toward the Mizukage building."

"In the future, the Mist Village may become part of the Land of Fire and the Leaf Village, and he naturally doesn't want this place turned into a smog of chaos."

"Heaven knows, after Madara Uchiha awakens, looking at the thriving life before his eyes and the hateful, resentful attitude toward him, what will he think?"

"Rinnegan·Summoning Technique!"

"Just as Zhi Shui was feeling reflective, a faint light flickered, and he lifted his head to stare ahead."

"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

"Ziraiye didn't wait for Orochimaru to finish, interrupted him, and continued."

"Yuzhi raised an eyebrow, and said with a light laugh."

"Is this how you use Susanoo?"

"Although a bit surprised inside, he didn't hesitate at all; the chakra in his body surged, and in an instant the power in his palm changed dramatically."

"Unfortunately, no matter how they think, they cannot change what's before them; the Mist Village's civil war erupted at this very moment!"

"Shui Men sighed in his heart; it wasn't that he thought Yuzhi's action was wrong—having fought in wars and once been Hokage, Shui Men wasn't exactly a saint."

"When Ziraiye saw Orochimaru, his face immediately turned serious."

"Fifth Hokage, our leader is waiting for you."

"Doing work for that fake‑nerd still makes it even more boring."

"The Mist Village isn't paralyzed, but such living conditions are even scarier for most ordinary people and low‑rank ninjas than paralysis itself."

"Is that… the Third Wind Shadow?"

"Though filled with contempt, the Third still quickly formed hand seals and summoned his summoned beast."

"As Yuzhi delved deeper, he suddenly noticed that the surrounding mist was also saturated with a special kind of chakra."

"Whether it's strengthening illusion control over the Yuan Master or handling some subsequent issues, its value is extremely high."

"Hmph!"

"Kakashi watched as the Monkey Demon turned into a huge rod, then nodded seriously."

"Xie let out a light laugh, controlled the Third Wind Shadow's puppet to float slowly, and his gaze casually asked Tsunade."

"Let the situation decide; whether you can use that other‑worldly god that directly changes wills, I think you still need to keep it."

"One per person, that'll make it much easier."

"So you did use some other means, huh?"

"Yuzhi stretched lazily, his eyes flashing an intense crimson, and said in a low voice."

"You're really boring; can't you learn from Tsunade…"

"The Leaf Village originally fell into rebellion, but their situation back then was clearly much better, though by how much is unknown."

"Probably so."

"Amid the constant distant rumbling, Yuzhi leisurely spoke to Zhi Shui, and although the battle was especially brutal now, the war cries could be heard even from far away."

"It's already said; they all agree with this idea, but we still need to capture the Fourth Mizukage."

"Ten Thousand Forms Heaven Pull!"

"He knew the First Hokage's power too well; this guy claimed to have faced the First Hokage, but judging from his record he clearly isn't someone who could survive."

"This puppet possesses the Magnet Release Bloodline Limit, and its body has been modified into a killing weapon; it seems Xie has put in a lot of hard work."

"Yuzhi raised an eyebrow; he hadn't expected Zhang Men to use this state to fight, apparently because he was shadowed by Madara Uchiha and wanted to come here for confidence?"

"That made Yuzhi find it somewhat amusing; Madara Uchiha has left many in the ninja world with psychological shadows, and now he's essentially adding another sin to Madara's ledger."

"Yuzhi didn't linger; he simply accelerated toward the direction of the chakra."

"And now Zhi Shui is a department head; facing such a fugitive, he won't show any good face!"

"Compared with Zhi Shui's anger, Yuzhi remained calm; after all, only Obito and Hei Jue could silently rescue Itachi Uchiha from prison."

"At the moment the Ninja Sword fell back, a powerful repelling force burst from his body instantly."

"Seeing Zhi Shui's scorching gaze, Yuzhi gently shook his head."

"After casually snapping the neck of a forward‑advancing Mist Village ANBU, Orochimaru and Xie stood together, watching the endless stream of Mist Village ninjas pouring in."

"Thinking to himself, Yuzhi decisively let his body be pulled toward Zhang Men's gravity, and at the same time black chakra as dark as ink and as light as silk instantly appeared on his body."

"Is that so? I also wanted to experience the Third Hokage's strength."

"The Third Hokage was unaffected, and even felt a hint of contempt upon hearing that remark."

"Orochimaru!"

"Yes, senior!"

"Xie looked around calmly, seeming a bit uninterested."

"These chakras were brewing rapidly; in just a moment they had already formed Susanoo!"

"Crimson eyes flared at Susanoo's eyes, creating a strange spectacle in the dim night sky."

"Zhang Men sat on a massive boulder, with a puppet behind him, and he was single‑handedly controlling Ten Thousand Forms Heaven Pull."

"Hope it ends quickly."

This Mizukage has caused so many outrageous actions, even plunging the entire village into a state of civil war.

As expected, you can't judge a person by looks; you truly make me feel astonished.

At the moment the Third saw Kakuzu, relevant information about Kakuzu instantly appeared in his mind.

Ziraiye saw Tsunade not retreat and rushed toward the Scorpion; he couldn't help but shout, but before he could cover Tsunade, he suddenly noticed movement behind him.

"But this guy's situation seems a bit different!"

"I can't handle the two of them alone, let alone this isn't some class reunion."

Yuzhi initially just wanted to treat this as a storage space to cope, after all there is no light or anything in the Kamui space, and the floor isn't soil.

"Did the Third Kazekage disappear early when the Third Shinobi World War began, turned into a puppet by that guy?"

After a burst of white mist, an old monkey appeared in the sight of him and Kakashi.

There were tables and chairs aplenty, and besides that, spare clothes and various accessories were all fully provided.

Shisui directly nodded, telling "them" that the statement must be changed, and Shisui himself also understood clearly.

Hikari and Shisui both nodded seriously, and their gazes simultaneously locked onto Konan and Itachi Uchiha.

Although such a clumsy disguise is indeed hard to bring up, the Third's heart remains very cautious.

"Your reaction is quick."

Especially since this guy also wears that black‑base red‑clouded robe, which already shows his strength!

"Just now I thought this guy looked familiar, but because the age didn't match I didn't dare to draw a conclusion lightly."

"Weren't you the one who thought it was troublesome back then?"

But from a distance, this time the Leaf Village people who came along also seemed to slowly find their opponents, and Yuzhi only then rubbed his chin.

"Such a large‑scale turmoil is indeed surprising, but this kind of battle feels rather dull."

The silhouette of Susanoo grew larger and larger, its aura of endless destruction spreading wildly in all directions.

"If you want to try, then I'll let you die."

In the next instant, Yuzhi didn't wait for Susanoo to fully manifest; the massive longsword was already…