The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

"perspective!"

Qing directed her gaze, centering on herself, to scan her surroundings.

Osamu Uehara.

Loquat has ten treasures.

Arafune II.

The Third Generation Mizukage.

Anbu ninja.

Bamboo Cat.

And the animals that live on Forging Island.

"hiss!"

A sharp pain surged up, and Qing quickly canceled the white eye state.

Given his current physical condition, using the Byakugan would put a considerable strain on Ao.

"Senior Qing, are you alright?"

"fine."

Qing shook her head.

"I'm just not in good shape. Using this Byakugan still takes some effort, especially since I'm not very good at it right now. I've checked the situation around here, and there's nothing wrong."

“You, Juzo, the person outside, and even the Mizukage further away, there is no trace of illusion magic on them.”

Uehara Osamu smiled.

"That's good, then I'm relieved. Thank you, Senior Qing."

However, Uehara Shu still had doubts about whether the Third Mizukage had been under a genjutsu.

Based on the timing, it should be a winning number.

However, Ao couldn't find any trace of illusion on the Third Mizukage.

Uehara Shu's eyes flickered.

Ao didn't see any trace of genjutsu on the Third Mizukage, but that doesn't necessarily mean the Third Mizukage wasn't affected by genjutsu.

Another possibility is that the Third Mizukage was under a genjutsu, but Ao couldn't see it.

This is very possible.

After all, Aoki had just received the Byakugan and wasn't originally from the Hyuga clan.

Moreover, if the Third Mizukage were to fall under a genjutsu, it would be Madara Uchiha's genjutsu.

Can an ordinary, unmastered Byakugan see through Madara Uchiha's genjutsu?

If they can't see through it, then the method of breaking Madara Uchiha's conspiracy against Kirigakure by seeing through the genjutsu on the Third Mizukage will not work.

"Lord Mizukage, Senior Shinsui has been captured and imprisoned."

Taketori Neko said.

"what why?"

The Third Mizukage's pupils contracted.

"The Hyuga clan has sent people over to ask the Taketori clan to help investigate the situation of the lost Byakugan."

"The Hyuga clan of Konoha actually sent our Kaguya clan from Kirigakure to investigate?"

The Third Mizukage's brows were furrowed deeply.

"Did your bamboo plucker clan agree?"

The cat nodded, then shook its head.

"Some people agreed, some people disagreed, and then the clan leader made the final decision, outwardly agreeing to the Hyuga clan's request, but in reality not taking any related actions."

"After that, we will reply to the Hyuga clan. Our Kaguya clan has done its best."

Chapter 55 Uchiha Itachi, Me Too

The Third Mizukage's expression softened slightly.

If the Kaguya clan really agrees to the Hyuga clan's request.

No matter how important the Byakugan is to the Hyuga clan.

No matter how good the relationship is between the Kaguya clan and the Hyuga clan.

Regardless of how many favors he owed the Bamboo Clan in the past.

However, this was all that happened once the Bamboo Clan made that decision.

Therefore, the Kaguya clan are the traitors of Kirigakure.

However, this does not mean that the Third Mizukage was completely at ease with the Kaguya clan.

According to the Taketori Neko, the Taketori clan and the Hyuga clan are so close that neither clan would dare to directly refuse such a rude request from the Hyuga clan. Just how close must they be?

So, in the future, when faced with the choice between the Hyuga clan and the village, which side will the Kaguya clan choose?

Furthermore, the decision made by the head of the Taketori clan was to pretend to agree to the Hyuga clan's request, but in reality, take no action.

But is that really true?

What if this is just a ruse put out by the bamboo-harvesting clan?

If the Kaguya clan truly values ​​the village, why didn't they report this to me, the Mizukage?

Moreover, the head of the Bamboo Clan made this decision amidst controversy.

This means that at least some members of the Kaguya clan wanted to help the Hyuga clan with this favor.

This is an act of betraying the village.

Even after the chief of the Bamboo Clan made his decision, there might still be members of the Bamboo Clan who acted secretly on their own.

The cat-like creature continued.

"At that moment, the family learned that Senior Zhenshui had gone to the Water Shadow Building. They thought that Senior Zhenshui had leaked the information, so when Senior Zhenshui returned to the family, they immediately imprisoned him."

Upon hearing this, the Third Mizukage understood why Taketori Masami had suddenly approached him and asked that question.

Is Zhenshui in danger now?

The cat-like creature shook its head.

"Not for now. The family members have just imprisoned Senior Zhenshui."

"But, Lord Mizukage, with this incident, the relationship between the Kaguya clan and the village will inevitably deteriorate. I really can't think of any way to solve this problem."

"Now, the bamboo grove clan and the village are quite separated."

"The bamboo cutter clan felt targeted by the other villagers."

"The rest of the villagers found the bamboo thieves difficult to get along with."

“Some members of the bamboo plough clan even want to leave the village.”

"Either take your people and leave the village."

"Either start a civil war and seize control of the village."

The cat-like creature, named Taketori, wore a pained expression.

“Some people in the family are really too radical and too extreme. They only care about themselves and have no regard for the village. They are too narrow-minded and are like madmen.”

The Third Mizukage's pupils contracted.

The Third Mizukage held no hope for the Kaguya clan.

Years of interaction had led the Third Mizukage to become disillusioned with the Taketori clan.

However, the Third Mizukage did not expect that the situation would be even worse than he had anticipated.

These people from the bamboo tug clan actually want to defect and leave the village?

Or perhaps it would escalate into a civil war?

Either way, it's an extremely excessive thing to do, even in peacetime, let alone now that it's wartime. If it really happens, it will be a fatal blow to Kirigakure.

The Third Mizukage would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

"cat."

The Third Mizukage's expression turned serious.

"Mizukage-sama."

"Can I trust you?"

“Lord Mizukage, in my heart, the village is above all else. Now that Senior Shinsui is imprisoned and unable to escape, I want to help Senior Shinsui fulfill his wishes.”

The cat said, "Lord Mizukage, I swear on my life that I am absolutely trustworthy."

"it is good."

The third Mizukage nodded.

"Cat, I need you to monitor the Bamboo Clan. Report to me immediately if there are any unusual movements. Can you do that?"

"no problem."

The Third Mizukage patted the Taketori Neko on the shoulder.

"The cat is yours now."

"Rest assured, Lord Mizukage."

Konoha.

A figure of about four or five years old sat on a tree branch in the backyard, playing with a kunai in his hand. His small eyes were looking into the distance, revealing a deep contemplation.

Sudden.