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Chapter 102 Taking on a Disciple: Hozuki's Hope, the Prototype of the Future Team

Apprentice!

Just as those two words reached Man Yue's heart, and she was about to raise her head and accept everything without hesitation...

On the high platform, on either side of the water's reflection, the two factions that had been arguing fiercely just a few days ago suddenly beamed with joy. They even hurriedly spoke up, fearing that Hozuki Mangetsu might make a gesture of refusal.

"Fourth Hozuki-sama, our Hozuki clan will not continue like this. We will certainly not disappoint you in the future."

"And Man Yue, why aren't you paying your respects to your teacher yet!"

Looking at the tribespeople who were excited yet fearful, Man Yue, unusually, did not utter any sarcastic or argumentative words, but instead bowed directly.

"teacher."

Naoki Kaguya smiled and nodded.

Hearing these words and seeing this scene, the Hozuki clan members couldn't help but show relieved smiles.

After all, he was a disciple of the Mizukage.

It doesn't just mean tickets to future water movies.

More importantly, the tragic fate they had previously thought would befall the Hozuki clan would not happen again.

This is not enough!

The Hozuki clan members quickly devised a strategy through eye contact, and one of them immediately stepped forward.

"If Terumi and Minazuki dare to resist."

He made a throat-slitting gesture in front of Kaguya Naoki.

"We, Hozuki, will become the strongest support for adults, just like Kaguya."

"That's good. I've always trusted the Hozuki clan."

Naoki Kaguya smiled and said a few more words.

Turning around, he gently helped Hozuki Mangetsu, who was still kneeling on the ground, to his feet.

"After you've said goodbye to your clansmen, come to my place tonight to find your other two senior brothers."

Hozuki Mangetsu stood up and nodded seriously.

He walked up to most of the clansmen and respectfully saw the fourth generation leader out the door.

Click.

He closed the door, turned around, and saw his clansmen, who had been dejected for so long, suddenly become cheerful and excited, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.

This feeling is really great.

Whoosh whoosh!
A series of figures whistled through the air, causing Hozuki Mangetsu to look over, only to quickly realize what was happening.

After all, the Hozuki clan is a large clan, and only a few are qualified to be in this clan territory. Unable to contain their excitement and wanting to tell the other clan members, they naturally ran out as fast as they could.

That's not all.

Hozuki Mangetsu looked at those who were on the right side of the boundary line, and those who cursed Kaguya's clan and the Fourth Hokage every day became solemn and respectful. Some even began to praise the Fourth Hokage's magnanimity.

"Kaguya Naoki-sama, Fourth Hokage-sama," these were the most common voices echoing in the courtyard.

"Full moon."

Seeing the elder, who was much older than herself, walk up to her, Man Yue, moved by the atmosphere, also bowed, which was quite unusual for her.

"You must do your best! You know, the Second Hozuki is a member of our Hozuki clan!"

Hozuki Mangetsu nodded seriously.

But deep down, I didn't believe it.

Can I truly become the Water Shadow?
The Fourth Hokage defeated Konoha and Minato Namikaze.

and.

Hozuki Mangetsu didn't know how to describe it, but the scene kept replaying in his mind.

The ninja who fought for the Fourth Hokage, Yagura Karatachi who was willing to betray him, and the Third Mizukage who still stayed up late writing.

And of course, there are the scenes unfolding before our eyes.

A single sentence can stir the hearts of everyone in a large clan and change the fate of that clan.

Avoiding most of the clan members, Hozuki Mangetsu returned to his younger brother's house, his face serious.

My brother can't do it.

But you can definitely do it.

I will do my best to make you the Mizukage!

Shuiyue cried out in response, while Manyue couldn't help but laugh.

Are you, like your people, looking forward to the future, Shuiyue?

Me too.

Shaking and shaking, Shuiyue quieted down and stopped. She waited until the dim sunlight streamed in from outside before getting up and walking out into the bustling street, entering the Shuiying Building, and knocking on the office door. "Come in."

Naoki Kaguya looked up at the door, guessed who it was, and added a sentence.

"Those two secret agents at the door, come in too."

Hozuki Mangetsu gently pushed open the door. Seeing the familiar figures, he vaguely guessed what was going on. He fell a few steps behind and followed the two people in front of him into the room, bowing at the same time.

"Mizukage-sama."

"Ah."

Naoki Kaguya replied casually, then immediately and calmly announced his decision.

"Momochi Zabuza, Hoshigaki Kisame, Hozuki Mangetsu, the three of you will be my disciples from now on."

As he said this, he subtly revealed his appreciation, only when he turned to Zabuza did he show a hint of barely perceptible disdain.

Compared to the other two, this guy's talent ceiling is still too low.

However, there's not much that can be done; there aren't many talented ninjas with any notable reputations in Kirigakure right now.

Kimimaro and Suigetsu have already been born and registered, and Haku, who is about the same age as them, should also have appeared in the world by now.

However, no ninja with a similar name has ever appeared in the Minazuki clan.

Not long ago, combining his memories, Kaguya Naoki finally remembered that Haku did not exist, but rather that he lived outside of Kirigakure.

Upon remembering this, Naoki Kaguya immediately dispatched a team to embark on a journey to find it.

I just don't know when we'll get a result.

However, if we think about it that way, Naruto, who is the same age as Suigetsu Karin, will soon be born, and the Nine-Tails' rampage will not be far off.

Naoki Kaguya was lost in thought when Zabuza Momochi's shout interrupted his contemplation.

"is teacher!"

Zabuza Momochi's face was full of arrogance.

As expected, only I have the talent to be noticed by the Fourth Hokage.

As for that annoying shark-faced guy, if it weren't for my good relationship with him, he wouldn't even have a chance to be here.

The usually sensitive Kisame ignored Zabuza's gaze this time, simply lowering his head to suppress his emotions and clenching his fists.

Since the Fourth Hokage values ​​me so much, I should work harder!
Are they just bandits?
Then let's slaughter those people as quickly as possible, so as to raise the name of the Fourth Hokage.

"Alright, now that you've figured it out, go and do some tasks to clear the trade routes for me."

"Once things stabilize, I will teach you some ninjutsu that will allow you to push your current limits."

The sound faded, followed by a whoosh.

Ignoring the overjoyed group, Kaguya Naoki once again turned the pages of the heavy scroll.

"Well."

"We've finally resolved most of the backlog of issues in the village."

"With the plan in place, the Hozuki clan dealt with, and I've even taken on a disciple, there shouldn't be anything else worth my time lately, Mei."

Mei Terumi pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"Nothing."

"There's nothing left for you to do, but I still have a lot to do."

Mei Terumi's gaze turned resentful, and she uttered a few soft complaints.

"Alright, Ming, I really have things to do."

Naoki Kaguya smiled helplessly.

He definitely didn't want to slack off.

The balance between village affairs and his personal strength simply cannot be too tilted.

The village affairs must be resolved as soon as possible, as this is his responsibility as the Mizukage, but he cannot neglect improving his strength.

After all, they would soon be facing that man named Uchiha Obito.

Without enough trump cards, you won't lose, but don't even think about using an absolute victory to gain operational control of the cooperation.

"OK OK."

Mei Terumi nudged Naoki Kaguya.

"Everyone knows you're busy, and I know it too, but it's not a big deal."

"I'm leaving."

"Hurry up and leave, or I'll want to talk to you again and delay our progress."

Mei Terumi grumbled as she pushed Naoki Kaguya out the door.

(End of this chapter)