Naruto Kirigakure System - Chapter 70
Hearing Naoki summon Shisui Uchiha, the Third Mizukage immediately spoke up.
“Then I shall take my leave, Fourth Mizukage.”
“No.”
Naoki, now less hostile towards the elderly Mizukage who was making his final efforts for the village, softened his tone.
“Stay and help with some administrative tasks, Third Mizukage.”
Hearing this, the Third Mizukage couldn’t help but look up, feeling a stir in his heart.
Having been in power for so long without any significant achievements and having caused such destruction to the village, how could he face the First and Second Mizukage in the afterlife?
But if he could now contribute to governance or battles, perhaps he could atone for some of his sins.
Just as he was about to agree, a thought struck him, making him hold his tongue.
If someone like him, who had caused such a stain on the village, were to be involved in governance, it might bring unnecessary trouble for the Fourth Mizukage, adding to his sins.
So, with dimmed eyes, the Third Mizukage replied.
“I am a sinner and cannot be involved. If I were to join, it might bring unnecessary trouble for you, Fourth Mizukage.”
“I am the Kage.”
Naoki chuckled lightly and responded.
“Mere small fry, not worth mentioning.”
Mere small fry, not worth mentioning?
The Third Mizukage murmured, his gaze flickering.
Seeing Naoki’s confident demeanor, he couldn’t help but feel that this was how a Kage should be.
Today, I was overly cautious and came off worse.
With a slight clearing of his mind, he looked at the pile of scrolls before him, and his cold, mechanical heart began to beat with a new vigor.
Then let me do my best for the village.
To atone for my sins.
For…
The Third Mizukage paused, then silently said in his heart.
Not to betray the trust of the Fourth Mizukage.
Opening a scroll, he joined Mei in earnestly handling the administrative tasks.
[Third Mizukage’s fate has shifted, detected as Hidden Mist ninja, gained exchange fragments *50]
Seeing this transparent frame, Naoki’s eyes flickered.
Reopening the system panel, Naoki couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
The complete system for the Mizukage was still not unlocked.
He estimated that it might not fully unlock until he completed the ceremony for becoming the Fourth Mizukage.
Although the ceremony was simple, he needed to resolve the peace talks with the Leaf Village first before he could focus on it.
Calculating this, the time could still be long.
Naoki shook his head. He was not in a hurry; waiting a bit longer wouldn’t hurt.
Focusing his mind, he returned to handling administrative tasks.
At this moment, listening to the conversation in the room finally ceases, and Ao releases Shisui Uchiha.
“Go in.”
Shisui nodded stiffly and entered the room.
Seeing Naoki and the others busy with paperwork, Shisui, feeling nervous, stood rigidly to one side.
Naoki glanced up briefly, his Byakugan catching Shisui’s clenched fists. He smirked inwardly.
Feeling nervous?
Let him stew a bit longer.
Returning to his scrolls, he ignored Shisui for now.
Shisui, feeling both anxious and impatient, stood there.
His anxiety stemmed from the uncertainty of his fate but more from his concern for the village.
Knowing his clan’s nature, he feared that once they learned a Uchiha had controlled a Kage-level ninja with the Sharingan, they would become even more arrogant, further destabilizing the already fragile village.
But what can I do?
Shisui felt bitter.
He was a captive, his fate uncertain.
Only if Naoki decided his future could he have a chance to help the village and his clan.
This was why he was eager to meet Naoki.
The sooner his future was determined, the sooner he could prepare to return to the village.
So, I must stay calm and not show weakness before Naoki. If he senses my anxiety, he might exploit it, and I could lose my chance to help the village and my clan.
Clenching his teeth, Shisui waited for Naoki to speak.
After a long silence, with only the sound of scribbling in the room, a loud shout from outside broke their concentration, causing all three to frown.
“Brother Naoki!”
Hearing this, Mei’s brow relaxed, recognizing it as Ryota Kaguya.
“Come in.”
Naoki sighed, giving permission.
Ryota Kaguya pushed open the door, holding a scroll.
“Brother Naoki, here’s the list you wanted.”
Naoki nodded slightly, glanced at the scroll, and then asked.
“Ryota, do you remember what I instructed you?”
“Of course.”
Ryota replied eagerly.
“Even with such strict criteria, so many in our clan qualified?”
Naoki was slightly surprised.
“Yes, it’s the Byakugan! Everyone in the clan signed up. It wasn’t hard to gather this many.”
Ryota suddenly licked his lips excitedly, making Naoki feel both uneasy and somewhat enlightened.
“Everyone signed up?”
Naoki frowned deeply.
“So, because of my achievements using the Byakugan and Shikotsumyaku, the female ninjas in the clan went crazy and signed up for this breeding plan?”
“I don’t know what they’re thinking, but that’s my reason.”
Ryota replied, sighing regretfully.
“Too bad I can’t bear children, otherwise—”
“Shut up.”
Naoki interrupted irritably, and Shisui, finally understanding their conversation, clenched his legs tightly, cold sweat dripping.
These guys, these Hidden Mist ninjas, are so outrageous!
Naoki didn’t notice Shisui’s reaction, his brow furrowed in thought.
The Kaguya clan’s obsession with power often reached a disturbing level. Especially Ryota Kaguya—too extreme!
He said coldly.
“Get out, Ryota.”
“When the ninja school is rebuilt, you’ll study there for a year!”
Ryota wanted to retort but fearing he’d be forbidden from killing and forced to study, he quickly retreated.
“Naoki, is this the plan you mentioned earlier?”
Mei, blushing, asked hesitantly.
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