Chapter 92 The Selfishness of the Ghost Lantern Clan!

"The Third Raikage pacified the Cloud Hidden Village in the midst of chaos. Years of operation have indeed enhanced the strength of the Cloud Hidden Village a lot. In terms of his own strength, he has the title of the strongest spear and the strongest shield at the same time.

"It's a credit."

"But he died under the siege of the Iwagakure ninjas, leaving a ninja village with an unstable situation for the younger generation. Fighting on multiple sides, Iwagakure suffered losses, and the same happened on Konoha's side. A lot has been lost.”

"Two young people from Iwagakure can be offset by a single golden flash from Konoha."

"This is a mistake."

"The Third Kazekage is said to be the strongest Kazekage in history, but in fact, his name is not worthy of his name. He suddenly disappeared, leaving Sunagakure Village without a leader, so we had no choice but to let the kid Rasa take over."

"If you were really powerful, why did you suddenly disappear?"

"That kind of reputation is just bragging."

"Far inferior to me."

"The third Tsuchikage, who has the Blood Succession Elimination and Dust Release, is indeed above me in terms of strength. However, there is no successor in Iwagakure Village. There are many hardcore ninjas, but there is an extremely insufficient number of elite ninjas."

"Moreover, in order to kill the Third Raikage, he used the human wave tactic. In order to kill one person, more than a thousand people were sacrificed."

"In terms of training elite ninjas, the third Tsuchikage is not as good as me."

"The Kirigakure Seven have suffered setbacks, but in the end they are still top elite ninjas."

"In addition, with the emergence of the Zanpakutō and the Shinigami Squad, I believe that no ninja village can compare to my Kirigakure Village in terms of elite ninjas."

"The one who deserves the most credit is naturally Xiu."

"But if I don't know people well and am incompetent, how could there be someone like Xiu in Kirigakure Village?"

The third Mizukage took all the credit for himself.

"The Third Hokage, who has the name of Ninja Hero, also calls himself Doctor of Ninja World. He is good at all Ninjutsu of various attributes, and he can also use various combinations of Ninjutsu. But, how much is his true strength?"

"It's nothing more than inheriting the rich legacy of the First Hokage and the Second Hokage."

"In addition, Konoha can sprout one genius after another without any measures."

"Konoha White Fang, Sannin, Golden Flash, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Shisui..."

"He also has the Byakugan that is invincible on the battlefield."

"In such a ninja village, even if a dog sits in the shadow's position, it won't be too bad."

"But Konoha, under the leadership of the Third Hokage, is getting worse and worse."

“We have resources, but we can’t achieve results.”

"Konoha White Fang's matter was also handled quite poorly."

"If I were Hokage, I would do much better than what he did."

The Third Mizukage made a summary.

"Among the Three Generations of Shadows, I can be ranked among the top two."

The Third Mizukage crossed his arms, looked into the distance, and opened his eyes slightly.

At night.

A figure came to the Ghost Lantern clan.

An old man walked out shakily, leaning on a cane and looking at the ANBU ninja in front of him.

"Lord Mizukage has an order."

"Mizukage-sama...what is the order?"

"Senior Kazuhiko, this is what happened."

The ANBU ninja explained briefly.

"The head of the Blacksmithing Department has recently created a new ninja tool. It has certain requirements for the user. The user must have a high enough water escape talent before it can be used. Therefore, Mizukage-sama ordered me to come over and let the people of the Oniden clan try it."

"Water escape talent, among the ninja world, Kirigakure is the best."

"Among the Hidden Mist Village, ghost lanterns are the most popular."

Oni Deng Kazuhiko seemed to become more energetic.

"But the great blacksmith who forged Kiriichimonji, the Blue Rose Sword, and the Dragon Bone?"

"That's right."

Ghost Light Kazuhiko showed a smile.

"I didn't expect that the great blacksmith would create a new ninja tool so quickly. This is really a joyful thing. Did Master Mizukage say which member of our Oniden clan should be allowed to come over?"

The ANBU ninja said.

"Lord Mizukage said that Kiden Mangetsu is a genius of the Kiden clan, and his water escape talent must be excellent."

"In addition, ninjas from the Oniden clan with lively personalities can also try it."

Ghost Light Kazuhiko nodded.

"I understand, what about the time and place?"

"Tomorrow night, Mizukage Island, Mizukage-sama has arranged a place."

"good."

The ANBU ninja left.

But what the ANBU ninja didn't know was that after he left, the smile on Kazuhiko's face immediately stopped and became very complicated and a little subtle.

Oni Deng Kazuhiko glanced aside.

"Have a family meeting."

"Yes, Mr. Patriarch."

Soon, the top leaders of the Ghost Lantern clan gathered together.

"Everyone."

Kazuhiko looked around for a week and said: "An ANBU ninja came just now and said that the head of the blacksmithing department, that is, the young blacksmith, had created a new ninja tool."

"This ninja tool requires a high level of water escape talent of the ninja, so Mizukage-sama ordered that we, the Oniden clan, go over and try it, especially the full moon."

Like Kito Kazuhiko, these people from the Kito clan did not seem to be surprised by the news.

Obviously, other ninja tools made by Shu Uehara have proven that Shu Uehara's forged products are not bad.

And having such a ninja tool can improve your strength.

For users, this is a good thing.

That is, it is a good thing for the current Hozuki clan.

The Third Mizukage thought so.

For the declining Hozuki clan, it is impossible to refuse the right to use such a ninja tool.

A middle-aged man frowned.

"Master, could it be that Master Mizukage has noticed our intention? He wants to use this to stop our plan?"

Hozuki Kazuhiko was silent for a while.

"This possibility cannot be ruled out."

Immediately, the middle-aged man stood up.

"I absolutely cannot accept such a thing."

"Originally, the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist belonged to our Hozuki clan."

"These are ninja tools made during Lord Huanyue's term."

"And the great blacksmith who made the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist is also a member of our Hozuki clan."

"It is impossible for us to give up taking back the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist just because of a ninja tool."

"It is only because the village needs it that our Hozuki clan contributed the ninja swords so that other people in the village can use them and enhance the overall strength of the village."

"But what happened."

"The Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist suffered a disastrous defeat, and four of them died directly."

"Biwa Juzo has given up the beheading sword."

"The Black Hoe Raiga was completely decadent, and the Thunder Blade actually fell into the hands of Taketori Mitsuki, who was killed not long after."

"Even the Xiguashan Puffer Demon could not bring out Samehada's ability."

"The Kirigakure Seven have tarnished the reputation of the Kirigakure Seven Ninja Swords."

"It's time to take all the Kirigakure Seven Ninja Swords back to our Kirigakure."

"Only the people of our Kirigakure can bring out the power of the Kirigakure Seven Ninja Swords."

"Our Kirigakure has sacrificed for the village for so long."

"Now it's time to think about ourselves."

"Take back the Kirigakure Seven Ninja Swords and rebuild the glory of Kirigakure!"

The middle-aged man's words were echoed by many people present.

Many people in the Kirigakure thought so.

The Kirigakure Seven were created by Kirigakure Gengetsu.

The Kirigakure Seven Ninja Swords were created during Kirigakure Gengetsu's term.

The great blacksmith who forged the Seven Ninja Swords of Mist is related to the Kirigakure clan.

The wife of the great blacksmith is a member of the Kirigakure clan.

So, this is something that belongs to the Kirigakure clan.

Before, it was the Kirigakure clan who generously contributed the Seven Ninja Swords of Mist for the village.

But now, the Seven Ninja Swords of Mist chosen by the village have suffered a heavy blow.

And in a short period of time, no more suitable candidates can be selected.

Therefore, this is the best opportunity to take back the Seven Ninja Swords of Mist.

The Kirigakure clan also needs the Seven Ninja Swords of Mist to improve its strength.

Some people hold different opinions, but in the face of such a family trend, they dare not speak out.

Kirigakure Kazuhiko nodded.

"That's right."

"Many people say that the Taketori clan is similar to the Uchiha clan of Konoha, but isn't our Kizuna clan similar to the Senju clan of Konoha?"

"As one of the founding ninja clans of Kirigakure, we have made great contributions to this village."

"The Senju clan, for the sake of Kirigakure, was willing to give up their surname and blend the entire clan into the civilian population of Kirigakure, sacrificing one clan to build the entire Kirigakure."

"For the sake of Kirigakure, our Kizuna clan was willing to offer the Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure, allowing other ninjas to use them, sacrificing the interests of our Kizuna clan to build the entire Kirigakure. Hidden Village."

"But now look at what happened to the Senju clan?"

"How many people in Konoha still remember the word Senju?"

"The direct descendants of Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama have almost disappeared."

"The only one left, Tsunade, has left Konoha."

"This is the fate of the Senju clan."

"Our Hozuki clan is also on this path. If we don't take back the Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist, our Hozuki clan's strength will continue to decline. Then the Senju of Konoha now will be us tomorrow."

"We can't let this happen."

An old man hesitated.

"But the clan leader, Lord Mizukage, I'm afraid he won't agree."

"I don't need his consent."

Hozumi Kazuhiko said: "I have decided to unseal the summoning scroll."

"But in this case, Lord Mizukage will probably target us. If Lord Mizukage treats us like he treated the Taketori, what should we do?"

As a high-ranking member of the Hozumi clan, he knows the truth about the Taketori.

It's not the action of the Taketori cat alone.

It's the action of the Mizukage against the Taketori.

Hozumi Kazuhiko shook his head.

"I know the character of Mizukage-sama. He is indeed radical, iron-blooded, and cruel."

"But it is precisely because the incident with the Taketori clan just happened, so Mizukage-sama cannot adopt the same targeting strategy against our Hozumi clan."

"That will cause all other ninja clans in the entire Kirigakure to distrust him."

"The Kirigakure will collapse."

"This is not the result he wants to see."

"In addition, what we did is actually completely reasonable."

"It is not the same concept as what the Taketori clan did."

"Mizukage-sama is angry, it is inevitable."

"But it is unreasonable to attack us directly."

Kizuki Kazuhiko paused.

"In fact, I don't want to do it so quickly. I wanted to wait until the Mizukage abdicated before doing this to minimize the impact of the matter."

"The old Mizukage has abdicated, and the new Mizukage has not yet taken office."

"That time is the best."

"But now, I have to do it in advance."

"Mizukage may have noticed our thoughts and gave us a ninja tool of the young forger. Once we accept it, we will not have a sufficient position to take back the Seven Ninja Swords of the Hidden Mist."

"At that time, Mizukage can find a reason to stop us."

"So we can't accept that ninja tool."

"If we do this now, it will certainly offend Mizukage."

"But for the future of our Kizuki clan, it's worth it."

"Besides, Mizukage is already old."

The next day.

Near dusk.

Uehara Shu took Nautilus and went to Mizukage Island with Qing.

A ANBU ninja led the way.

"Minister Uehara, Senior Ao, this way."

Uehara Osamu nodded and followed.

Soon, the three of them arrived in front of a small building.

"Lord Mizukage has something to do and will come later. The people of the Hozuki clan are still on the way, but they should be here soon. Minister Uehara and Senior Ao, please take a seat."

As soon as the Anbu ninja finished speaking.

A sound of footsteps sounded.

Uehara Osamu and Ao turned around.

An old man walked over here.

The Anbu ninja saw the old man and said, "Minister Uehara, Senior Ao, this is the head of the Hozuki clan."

But then, the Anbu ninja felt something was wrong.

Because Hozuki Kazuhiko came alone.

He didn't bring Hozuki Manyue, or even other members of the Hozuki clan.

"Senior Kazuhiko?"

Hozuki Kazuhiko glanced at the Anbu ninja and didn't explain.

"I will explain it to the Mizukage in person later."

Hearing what Kazuhiko Hozuki said, the Anbu ninja had to swallow the question.

Kazuhiko Hozuki looked at Uehara Osamu.

Ao, Kazuhiko Hozuki knew him and knew that he was a senior ninja of the Hidden Mist Village. Not long ago, he made great contributions and successfully seized a Byakugan from the Hyuga Ninja of Konoha.

This is of great significance to the Hidden Mist Village.

Then it can only be that the remaining Uehara Osamu is a forger.

"So young..."

A thought suddenly came to Kazuhiko Hozuki's mind.

"Is our decision of the Hozuki clan wrong?"

But soon, Kazuhiko Hozuki shook his head.

"It can't be wrong."

"The Hozuki clan that takes back the Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist is the complete Hozuki clan."

"Even if this young blacksmith can forge more ninja swords in the future, how many of them can be given to the Hozuki clan."

"The Seven Ninja Swords of the Mist are a total of seven."

"And even if the ninja tools of this young blacksmith are given to the Hozuki clan, they do not belong to the Hozuki clan."

"It can only be used temporarily."

"What's the meaning for the Hozuki clan?"

"This is not the way for the Hozuki clan to become strong again."

Uehara Osamu looked at Hozuki Kazuhiko. Even though Hozuki Kazuhiko did not speak, Uehara Osamu already had a bad premonition.