When the Three-tailed Beast is revived, then we will search for a new Jinchuriki.
Yagura bowed his head, making it impossible to see his expression.
"Third Mizukage, can I turn back now?"
Of course not.
He wanted to use the uprising to annihilate the Blood Mist Faction within the village, end the rule of the Third Mizukage, and place himself in the position as the Fourth Mizukage.
Even so, the crisis in Hidden Mist wasn't resolved.
Because the supporters behind the Blood Mist Faction were confirmed to be the Daimyo and the great nobles of the Land of Water.
Their sanction on military funding for Hidden Mist was the real reason for the chaos in the village.
If he didn't change this situation, the tragedy befalling Hidden Mist right now would keep replaying in the future.
He had already sensed the limitations and inherent defects of the one country, one village system established by the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama.
Having decided to ally with Hakushi, Yagura knew that Hidden Mist could only plunge deeper into the abyss, seeking a new path appropriate for its revival.
The occurrence of the Blood Mist incident had already shaken his trust in the Daimyo and the great nobles of the Land of Water.
Using such despicable means against the Hidden Mist Village, which had protected the safety of the Land of Water for decades, they were the ones who deserved death the most!
"Stubborn, aren't you?"
Even at this point, Yagura resisted, causing the Third Mizukage to let out a deep sigh before waving his hand to point at Yagura.
He wanted to use a swarm tactic to defeat Yagura.
However, after he gave the order, not a single Hidden Mist Ninja took action, instead, they silently stared at him.
At this moment, the Third Mizukage realized the peculiar situation.
"You…"
Seeing the cold, indifferent gazes in these people's eyes, the Third Mizukage showed disbelief on his face, and a ridiculously absurd thought arose in his mind.
These people… are Yagura's subordinates?
How was it possible?
How could Yagura have so many supporters?
The few high-ranking officials standing with the Third Mizukage also showed panic, especially as they saw a few familiar faces among the Hidden Mist Ninjas, their expressions looked as if they'd seen ghosts.
"When did you forget their faces, Third Mizukage?"
Yagura questioned the Third Mizukage in a lamenting tone.
"Wh-what?"
The Third Mizukage was taken aback.
A Hidden Mist Ninja stepped out from the rank and asked the Third Mizukage, "Mizukage-sama, do you remember me?"
"You are… Jonin Konan? Weren't you killed in action during a mission two years ago?"
The Third Mizukage looked incredulously at the resurrected Hidden Mist Jonin.
The person was an outstanding Jonin from Hidden Mist Village, formerly a Sub-Captain in the Anbu. But unfortunately, during a solo S-Class mission two years ago, he was reported KIA, and it was said that even his remains couldn't be found.
For this, the Third Mizukage felt sorrow for quite some time.
"I wasn't killed in action, but was trapped by the Blood Mist Faction. Without Jonin Yagura's help, I might have died an unclear death in this dirty political struggle like Jonin Ringo."
Jonin Konan looked at the Third Mizukage with a complex expression.
It was the Mizukage's constant indulgence for the greater good that allowed the Blood Mist Faction to grow stronger, leaving the village full of wounds, and still trying to remedy it through compromise.
When Yagura prepared for a coup, he and many 'dead comrades' agreed.
No destruction, no creation; particularly now when Ninja Villages of various countries have had their combat power significantly reduced due to war, even if Hidden Mist engages in civil war, it would be difficult for foreign Ninja Villages to intervene.
If this opportunity was missed, attempting a coup later would cause Hidden Mist to face not only internal pressure but also terrifying external pressure.
The Third Mizukage was dumbfounded, unable to believe the beloved village Jonin was rescued by Yagura and became his supporter.
"Most of the Blood Mist Faction in the village has been eradicated, and the rest are victims whose views have been obscured by the Blood Mist Faction's deception. They only need to be incorporated. You've lost, Third Mizukage."
With Jonin Konan's words, the Third Mizukage's heart suffered a tremendous blow, and he violently coughed in place.
Why did it become this way? The Third Mizukage continually asked himself.
But regardless of how he guessed, he couldn't arrive at a satisfactory answer.
A Kage without the people's support, is it truly the village's Kage?
The Third Mizukage's already aged silhouette now appeared even older.
Witnessing the struggle in the Third Mizukage's face, Yagura didn't let his guard down.
At this moment, the Third Mizukage, which was trapped in inner questioning, was the most frightening.
"Mizukage-sama, don't heed their nonsense. You are the true authority in the village. Letting these rebellious traitors seize control will be the end of Hidden Mist. There's no need to empathize with these betrayers."
A high official nearby earnestly dissuaded the Third Mizukage to continue fighting.
"Indeed. No matter what, your initial goal, Mizukage-sama, was for the village's good. But regardless, treason against Mizukage-sama equates to treason against the village. They merely wish to employ such dastardly psychological tactics to make you lose morale."
Many Hidden Mist Ninjas glared angrily at the high officials continually stoking the fire beside the Third Mizukage.
For Hidden Mist Village to become what it was, these Blood Mist Faction high officials were also partly responsible.
While other high officials who misunderstood the truth could be forgiven, those who insistently upheld the execution of the Blood Mist Policy all along, their death wouldn't even constitute redemption!