Promising the future ahead of time, starting with Naruto

Chapter 91 The Four Directions in Motion (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

Although the battle only lasted for two minutes, Genichi Kinoshita had actually used all his strength.

The battle seemed to be going so smoothly that it appeared that the Jonin, Suigetsu Hobuki, was not very strong, which was entirely due to Genichi Kinoshita's thorough preparation.

In terms of intelligence alone, Genichi Kinoshita has an absolute advantage.

Suigetsu Hozuki knew nothing about Genichi Koushi, while Genichi Koushi knew a great deal about Suigetsu Hozuki, especially about the Samehada sword.

For example, Samehada can break illusions by causing pain.

Samehada can also transmit chakra to the wielder and can be used to break genjutsu.

All of this was within the calculations of Genichi under the tree.

The first three illusions of Suigetsu Hozuki were all given to him by Genichi Koushi to break. The real hidden killing move was actually the Mirror Flower Water Moon, which used water clones as bait.

Suigetsu Hozuki was unaware of this illusion, and naturally, he had no way to break it using Samehada.

This is the difference between Samehada and the real tailed beasts.

If it is a true Jinchūriki of a Tailed Beast, then even if it is a Kyoka Suigetsu genjutsu, the Jinchūriki himself will not realize that he is under a genjutsu, but the Tailed Beast, as an observer, will realize it and break free instantly.

Samehada has its own consciousness, but it's far from being as powerful as a tailed beast.

It also cannot see through the illusion of a reflection in a mirror or the moon in the water.

And so, the Watermelon Pufferfish Demon was easily defeated by Genichi Kinoshita.

The fact that the Watermelon Pufferfish Demon quickly recognized Genichi Shushita and sensed his hidden killing intent shows that this person is not simple.

His subsequent direct confrontation with Genichi Kinoshita's A-rank Water Release technique further demonstrates his strength as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

Although Genichi Kishita wanted to develop another powerful water-style ninjutsu, it doesn't mean that the A-rank Water Severing Wave wasn't strong.

He just wanted a ninjutsu with a wide range, high attack power, that could threaten even the tailed beasts and clash with the tailed beast ball.

After all, bigger is beautiful, bigger is stronger!
Who wouldn't want to be a little older?

Removing his mask, Genichi Kishita formed hand seals and used a summoning technique to summon Ina Uzumaki.

"Lord Xuanyi!"

Uzumaki Ina stared at the corpse on the ground in shock: "This is the Samehada wielder from the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?"

Genichiro nodded and pointed to the spiky Samehada on the ground, saying, "Ina, use a sealing technique to bind this sword."

Uzumaki Ina stared at the strange giant sword Samehada: "This...it actually has its own consciousness?"

Despite her curiosity, she acted swiftly, linking the talismans into chains to lock the greatsword Samehada in place, bringing it to a complete stop.

Genichi Shushita then stepped forward and said with a smile, "This sword does indeed have its own consciousness. It is said to be the little follower of the Three-Tailed Fox."

He crouched down, formed a hand seal under the tree, and then placed his right palm on Samehada's sword, instantly unleashing a spell.

Contract Seal!

In this way, Kirigakure would be unable to retrieve Samehada using the summoning technique.

Give me the scroll.

Xuan Yi Dao under the tree.

Uzumaki Ina quickly untied the scroll she was carrying and asked, "Lord Genichi, what special abilities does this sword have?"

Genichi Shushita took out the scroll, unfolded it, and smiled, "Samehada can absorb the enemy's chakra and feed it back to the wielder."

Uzumaki Ina exclaimed in surprise, "Amazing!"

Genichi Kishita reached out and grabbed Samehada, his hand surging with the Eight-Tails' chakra: "Ina, let it go."

Uzumaki Ina immediately removed the golden lock seal.

Freed from the sealing technique, Samehada immediately absorbed Genichi Jūshita's Eight-Tails chakra, and even went on a rampage of eating and drinking.

"That's enough, do you want to drain me dry?"

Genichi laughed and cursed under the tree, blocking the flow of the Eight-Tails' chakra.

Samehada, still wanting more, immediately softened its hilt and rubbed against Genichi's hand under the tree, as if it were being affectionate.

Uzumaki Ina watched in stunned silence.

This is the first time I've ever seen a knife like this.

After subduing Samehada, Genichi immediately signed a contract between Samehada and another summoning scroll he had prepared.

Besides Samehada, the scroll also contained two other swords he had previously commissioned.

Therefore, this time when he came out, Genichi Shushita did not carry a sword on his back, but placed it in a sealing scroll, which he could summon directly when needed.

He didn't intend to carry Samehada on his back; he simply put it inside the scroll.

After cleaning up Samehada, Genichi Kinoshita turned around and sealed the corpses of Suigetsu Hozuki and the other three with a scroll, taking them back to Konoha to be used as cadavers.

After finishing these tasks, Genichi immediately summoned the Tiger-Headed Eagle and, together with Ina Uzumaki, rode it directly away from the Land of Water.

If they had moved slowly, Kirigakure would have discovered that Suigetsu Hozuki was dead and Samehada had been stolen, and they would have definitely sent out a large-scale ninja search.

At that point, the danger will continue to escalate.

……

three days later.

In the Mizukage's office, the Third Mizukage looked at his subordinates and asked, "Has Yamagawa Touki not returned yet?"

The masked ANBU ninja nodded: "Yes, Third Hokage, there's still no news."

The Third Mizukage frowned. With Suigetsu Hozuki's abilities, there should be news regardless of whether the mission succeeded or failed.

The current situation is an unexpected turn of events.

"Move out immediately and search for the Suigetsu Fugu Demon Squad!"

The Third Mizukage gave the order.

Not long after, a team of Anbu ninjas set out and left Kirigakure.

at dusk.

The Third Mizukage received a report from the Anbu ninja that Suigetsu Hozuki had most likely been wiped out, dying en route to his mission.

Although Genichi Shushita took the body away, he did not deal with the bloodstains or signs of battle.

Although three days have passed, it hasn't rained during these three days, so finding traces is not difficult for ninjas at all.

This news caused the Third Mizukage's expression to darken slightly, and he immediately ordered, "Summon Hozuki Chizuki here immediately!"

Hozuki Chizuki was the first user of the twin swords Hiramekarei.

He is also widely recognized as the strongest member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

At the same time, Hozuki Chizuki is able to summon all seven ninja swords.

In less than ten minutes, Hozuki Chizuki appeared in the Mizukage's office and used the Summoning Jutsu to summon the Greatsword Samehada.

But it clearly failed.

Hozuki Chizuki said, "Third Hozuki, I'm afraid the person who stole Samehada was prepared and used a contract seal to prevent me from summoning Samehada."

The Third Mizukage nodded slightly, his eyes lowered, and said coldly, "The Anbu will be dispatched immediately to track down any suspicious individuals!"

"Divided into three directions: the Land of Wind, the Land of Fire, and the Land of Thunder!"

The attack on Suigetsu Hozuki within the Land of Water, and the theft of Samehada, is a provocation against Kirigakure!
Hozuki Chizuki immediately pleaded, "Third Hokage, let me go too!"

The Third Mizukage nodded: "Okay!"

"Summon the other ninja sword wielders and we'll move out together!"

Hozuki Chizuki replied, "Understood!"

That night, the entire Hidden Mist Village was shaken.

Suigetsu Hobuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, a powerful Jonin, was actually killed and his sword stolen.

The next day, news of the disappearance of Chunin Sansho was delivered to the Third Mizukage's desk.

In fact, the report was submitted a day later.

However, a mere Chunin did not attract much attention, and it didn't even reach the Third Mizukage.

Because there was no body and no signs of a struggle, it was simply classified as missing.

When the entire Suigetsu Fuguki squad was wiped out, the Jonin in charge of the matter immediately sensed something was wrong.

The Third Mizukage immediately ordered a thorough investigation. Unfortunately, Genichi Kinoshita was very careful, and so much time had passed that no trace remained, and no results could be found.

……

A seaside town in the eastern part of the Land of Fire.

While the Third Mizukage was searching the world for people, Genichi Kishita and Ina Uzumaki had already returned here and settled down temporarily.

One reason he returned here was that he felt it was a very nice place, suitable for seclusion and spiritual practice.

Secondly, it allows for better monitoring of movements in the Land of Water.

Genichi Kishita knew that with the death of Suigetsu Hobutaki and the loss of Samehada, Kirigakure would definitely not remain indifferent.

If this happened in any of the other five great ninja villages, they would have sent their elite forces to track it down.

Genichi Kishita wouldn't be too surprised if the Mist Ninja entered the Land of Fire to investigate.

Therefore, Genichi's main body stayed at home to cultivate and teach Ina Uzumaki, while his shadow clone would occasionally ride a tiger-headed eagle out to sea.

On the fifth day after returning to the town, Genichi Kishita finally noticed that some ninja from the Mist had entered the Land of Fire from the sea.

……

Konoha, Hokage's office.

Looking at the intelligence report, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, frowned slightly.

I received the information two days ago that Suigetsu Hozuki was killed and Samehada was stolen.

But it's nothing, since it wasn't Konoha that did it anyway.

But now that the ninjas from Kirigakure have entered the Land of Fire, the situation is different.

Is the information that Suigetsu Hozuki was killed and Samehada was stolen true or false?
Is it possible that Kirigakure is using this opportunity to infiltrate the Land of Fire?

The situation was already tense recently, with various ninja villages stirring up trouble, forcing Hiruzen Sarutobi to consider the worst-case scenario.

However, Danzo, who was also in the office, saw that Hiruzen Sarutobi was still considering and said in a deep voice, "Hiruzen, Kirigakure is very likely taking this opportunity to infiltrate or test us."

"Therefore, we must respond forcefully and drive them out of the Land of Fire."

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke, then slowly nodded: "Then send someone to intercept them."

"Let's send out the root team first, and then I'll mobilize two more squads."

Danzo nodded in satisfaction and immediately turned to mobilize his troops.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze away from the intelligence report and immediately gave the order: "Shinnosuke!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's figure rose from under the floor.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Go and inform Minato to lead a team to monitor and expel the Kirigakure ninja. You will lead a team to provide covert support."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke nodded: "Understood!"

……

An hour later, at the entrance of Konoha Village.

Looking at the panting and belatedly arriving Obito Uchiha, Kakashi coldly said, "You're late again!"

"Is this how the Uchiha elites behave?"

Obito Uchiha was immediately furious and was about to make an excuse, but before he could speak, Rin Nohara stopped him: "Alright, Obito, the mission is important."

Obito Uchiha's expression softened, and he nodded, but he glared at Kakashi and snorted softly.

Minato Namikaze looked at the two sworn enemies with a sense of helplessness and said, "Now that everyone's here, let's set off!"

"Yes!"

The four figures vanished from their spot in unison.

Not long after they left, four Anbu ninjas, including Sarutobi Shinnosuke, also left the village and followed behind.

"Minato-sensei, what urgent mission is this that requires such a sudden summons and immediate departure today?"

On the way, Obito Uchiha asked.

He was just helping an old lady plant fruit trees, and he was having a great time.

"You've all heard about that news about Kirigakure lately, right?"

Namikaze water gate.

Kakashi immediately asked, "Is it the one whose sword was lost when Suigetsu Hozuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, was killed?"

Namikaze Minato nodded.

Obito Uchiha looked completely bewildered: "The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?"

"Is it great?"

Kakashi scoffed, "A qualified ninja must be sensitive to information. This matter has spread throughout the entire ninja world, and you didn't even know?"

Uchiha Obito was both blushing and furious, his fists clenched: "I... I was busy training seriously!"

Nohara Rin quickly said, "Obito, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are very powerful ninjas. It is said that each of them is at the Jonin level."

Obito Uchiha's gaze shifted to Rin Nohara, his anger vanishing instantly. He asked, "Such a powerful ninja is dead, and even her sword is gone. Was she assassinated by a rival ninja?"

Minato Namikaze said, "It is said that they were ambushed and killed, but it is currently unknown which force was responsible."

"But Kirigakure is actively tracking down the perpetrators and has already entered the Land of Fire."

Obito Uchiha asked in confusion, "What does this have to do with us?"

Kakashi coldly replied, "Idiot!"

"The news that Suigetsu Hozuki was killed and his ninja sword was stolen came from Kirigakure, but it is uncertain whether the information is accurate."

“We have no idea whether the Mist Ninja are really tracking down the culprit or have other motives since they entered the Land of Fire. Of course, we can’t let them get away with it.”

Obito Uchiha couldn't help but clench his fist: "Of course I know that."

Minato Namikaze nodded with satisfaction: "Kakashi is right, that's why we've been dispatched."

"The mission this time is to monitor and drive out the Mist Ninja."

Kakashi and the other two nodded.

Then, Obito Uchiha asked curiously, "Minato-sensei, if the information about Kirigakure is true, then who is the culprit?"

Kakashi and Rin Nohara also looked at Minato Namikaze.

Minato Namikaze laughed and said, "I can't say for sure either."

"Any other ninja village besides our Konoha could be a possibility."

"It could even be the work of someone from within Kirigakure."

Minato Namikaze had some knowledge of the political situation within Kirigakure.

Therefore, it's not impossible that it was done by an insider.

He even felt that this possibility was very high.

Obito Uchiha remarked, "To be able to defeat a Jonin, one's strength must be extremely formidable, right?"

"Minato-sensei, if it were you, could you take care of that... what the hell?"

Minato Namikaze smiled slightly and said, "I have never fought against the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, so I cannot answer your question."

"However, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are all very powerful ninjas. They were formed by the Third Mizukage and are elites specifically for carrying out high-difficulty missions."

"Therefore, never underestimate them in any way."

"If you encounter it, you must go all out."

Kakashi and the other two were startled and quickly nodded, "Yes!"

……

Just as Konoha was reacting, Sunagakure and Kumogakure also sent people to monitor and expel the Kirigakure ninja who had entered the country.

Whether it was done by your own people or not, you can hire others if you want, but don't wander around in my territory.

Especially given the already tense situation and the heightened sensitivity of all parties involved.

No one was sure whether Kirigakure would take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on them.

Meanwhile, Genichi, who was hiding under a tree in the town, was unaware that he had caused a great upheaval in the ninja world simply by stealing a knife.

(End of this chapter)