Although Mei, Kisame and Zabuza ignored Jinzaburo, but as he himself mentioned, Kazuki had actually spared their lives.
A man with that kind of power, and being part of the Uchiha clan, did he really need to show them mercy just for the sake of Konoha? Maybe they thought before that Kazuki was afraid of ruining the peace treaty…
However, when they saw how Sasori, the grandson of Suna's advisor Chiyo, had his hands cut off, their doubts were dispelled.
But the strange thing was that although both of them had actively attacked, while Sasori had ended up maimed, Kazuki had been surprisingly lenient towards them.
What was the reason for this?
Mei's eyes sparkled as she thought to herself, 'Could it be because of the Kirigakure blood? Kazuki has Kaguya clan blood, making him almost a Kiri ninja.'
'If he is allowed to be the third generation Mizukage...' She thought suddenly, her heart pounding at the thought.
But upon further reflection, becoming Mizukage didn't seem like such an absurd idea. It wasn't hard to accept. In fact, it all fit perfectly with his abilities.
A ninja who masters both Boil Release and Lava Release and is an expert in Shikotsumyaku; wouldn't this be the ideal prototype for the Mizukage?
Mei and Jinzaburo looked at each other, both seeing the same idea reflected in each other's eyes.
Could Konoha defeat the shinobi coalition?
To be honest, even if Kazuki's combat power is enough to kill them in seconds, they are not optimistic...
After all, the Kage of the other villages and the Jinchuriki are not weak at all, and within Konoha the internal tensions are not small either.
But…
Konoha is Konoha, the Uchiha are the Uchiha and Kazuki is Kazuki…
Even if Konoha loses, as long as the Uchiha still exist, or even if Kazuki is still alive, that is enough.
Currently in Kirigakure, the shinobi clan with kekkei genkai lacks a leader who can stand up to the Third Mizukage…
With Kazuki so clearly showing that he possesses the Shikotsumyaku, he unintentionally became one of the leading candidates.
However, this still depended on Kirigakure's attitude towards the war with Konoha, and a series of internal negotiations within the shinobi clans. It was not enough for both of them to have these ideas in order to put them into practice.
Mei and Jinzaburo need to go back and discuss with their clans.
On the other hand, Kisame and Zabuza were much more hesitant.
As ANBU, they originally adhered to the idea of being loyal to Kirigakure and would not even hesitate to eliminate their comrades.
But when the Blood Mist blade could head towards them, the situation no longer seemed so clear.
The problem, however, was that they had no clan to back them up, only the Mizukage...
Would the fact that Kazuki had spared their lives be enough for them to completely abandon the village and surrender to him?
"I don't want to attack my own partners…" Kisame took a deep breath, muttering, "Last chance, don't make me suffer anymore, Kirigakure…"
Zabuza glanced at him briefly, but said nothing, his eyes filled with understanding.
The group of people from Kirigakure dragged the body of Fuguki, a spy of the Root, as they slowly advanced towards the village, each with their own thoughts.
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Iwagakure.
"A ten-year-old child with the three-tomoe Sharingan?! His combat skills are comparable to a jonin, and yet he claims he will surpass Uchiha Madara?!"
Onoki listened to the Iwa-nin's report, his face reflecting deep concern as he recalled the past of his youth.
Together with his master, both were humiliated by Uchiha Madara…
"Tell me about the battle with the Uchiha brat in detail and be sure to draw a detailed portrait of him."
As Onoki listened to the report on Uchiha Obito's performance, his frown deepened, he took Obito's portrait and coldly ordered: "Make it a hunting priority, make it a primary target for all units when the war starts."
How scary could an Uchiha genius get?
After Mito's death, Onoki was probably the only person in the world who had felt that desperate feeling of oppression.
Therefore, among the villages, his enmity with Konoha, which was home to the Uchiha, was always the strongest.
"Tsuchikage-sama, besides that Uchiha, there is also a certain Uchiha Kazuki, an examiner from Konoha, whose power is even more impressive."
The Iwa-nin reported seriously: "This man is extremely fast, has sword skills comparable to Hatake Sakumo, and can release an impressive cutting wave. The genius puppeteer of Suna lost his hands to his sword."
Onoki was even more alert when he heard that he was even stronger than Uchiha Obito.
But hearing how the Iwa-nin described Kazuki's fighting style, Onoki couldn't help but laugh. "And how old is that Uchiha?"
The Iwa-nin, confused by Onoki's sudden relaxation, but still tried to recall Kazuki's face and figure, said hesitantly, "Probably around 18 to 20 years old, very tall and strong, but with a somewhat young face, it's hard to judge..."
"Don't be afraid, even if he has a Sharingan, he is just an enhanced version of Hatake Sakumo, and the upper limit is just that." Onoki waved his hand generously and instructed: "The power and upper limit of the Uchiha clan is only in those eyes. That Uchiha Kazuki, although he has some combat power, he has taken the wrong path. "
"From your description, it seems that this Kazuki is protecting the young Uchiha, acting more like a bodyguard. Don't you think that the greatest danger to Iwagakure will come from that young Uchiha?"
The Iwa-nin nodded clearly and said:
"I understand, Tsuchikage-sama."
"Well, then make sure to contact the other villages, we must find the right time to start the war."
Onoki smiled coldly. "This time, victory will be ours."
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Sunagakure.
"In this war, we'll make that old man Bunpuku take action too! I don't want to hear him talk about love and peace again!"
At the high-level meeting, Chiyo raised her voice in fury, making it clear that Suna would go all out to destroy Konoha.
Not only had she lost her son and daughter-in-law in the war, but now her grandson was left without both of his hands. The resentment had reached an unbearable boiling point.
Although the Second Shinobi War had been started by Sunagakure itself, and although it was Sasori who attacked Kazuki first…
In the shinobi world, justice didn't matter. Especially for the strongest.
The Third Kazekage nodded and said slowly: "Advisor Chiyo is right. It's time to use the One-Tail Jinchuriki. I will communicate with Bunpuku."
"This war is our battle to turn the tide of Sunagakure. Any shinobi who excel will receive great rewards. And for those who aspire to become Kazekage… this is your chance to prove it."
The eyes of Rasa and Pakura, sitting near the Kazekage, shone with renewed determination upon hearing those words.
The Third Kazekage, seeing their reactions, smiled slightly.
If it were not for Konoha's arrogance, which had united the rest of the shinobi world against them, Sunagakure would likely have fallen into civil war.
Internal problems were not unique to Konoha. The rivalry between Rasa and Pakura was also a concern for the Kazekage, who openly favored Rasa. However, he needed a balanced solution.
Luckily, the war had arrived.
It would give both of them a battlefield to prove their worth while contributing to Sunagakure.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in Sunagakure, Sasori, with his hands now turned into puppets, was examining them with satisfaction.
"As expected, a puppet body is much stronger than this perishable flesh."
"The next step will be to transform my entire body, and include my regeneration core technique…"
As he continued with his modifications, his eyes shone with unrelenting hatred as he remembered Kazuki.
"Whoever dares to desecrate my eternal art… I will turn it into my most perfect collection, I swear!"
"And to face those bastards Kazuki and Sakumo… hmm, I'll need the hardest steel for my body. After all, they only know how to use swords…"
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Kumogakure.
"Killer Bee and Yugito have already mastered the powers of the Eight-Tails and the Two-Tails. We have also prepared the Six Paths Sacred Treasures…"
Dodai reported to the Third Raikage on the village's primary combat assets, also detailing Konoha's current difficulties.
The Third Raikage let out a loud laugh and hugged his son tightly. "Kumogakure is about to unify the shinobi world!"
"Son, make sure you stand out this time. The title of Raikage will not go to a coward!"
"You and Killer Bee will take care of that Uchiha Kazuki. You always boast that not even the Sharingan can keep up with your speed, this is your chance to prove it."
The future Fourth Raikage nodded firmly. "Leave it to me, father!"
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