Walking out of the Administration Building, Yagura Karatachi, who was actually controlled by Obito, faced the gathered Kirigakure ninja, most of whom had cold and cruel personalities. He didn't waste time with extra opening remarks.
He got straight to the point:
"Intelligence just came back from the eastern defense line. The Kaguya clan launched a surprise attack last night, mobilizing a combat force of over 300 people. This should be the clan's entire combat strength."
As soon as Yagura Karatachi said this, the crowd erupted into a clamor.
"The Kaguya clan? They finally couldn't hold back..."
Kisame, standing beside Mingyue, sighed.
He had expected this. Given the Kaguya clan's personality, they would never suffer in silence; sooner or later, they would fight.
Rather, it was surprising that they managed to endure for a full two years.
Yagura Karatachi's expression was indifferent as he continued:
"Launch a full-scale attack. The ANBU 'Ming' will serve as the frontline commander-in-chief, and Fuguki Suikazan of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen will serve as the deputy commander-in-chief. Annihilate the entire Kaguya clan. Not just those participating in the war, but even the women and children in the rear—not a single one is to be spared."
As Yagura's order was issued, many people present twitched their eyelids again.
Among the five hundred people, the vast majority were cold and brutal individuals who had taken on many missions involving wiping out clans or families.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have chosen not to join Genshi and instead work under Yagura.
But say what you will about the Kaguya, they were still a ninja clan belonging to Kirigakure.
Wasn't exterminating them entirely a bit too extreme?
Because of this, after Yagura Karatachi issued the order to exterminate the Kaguya clan, even people like Juzo Biwa and Zabuza Momochi instinctively frowned.
"Lord Mizukage."
At this moment, a Chunin spoke up cautiously:
"It... it doesn't necessarily have to be war, right? If we can persuade them to surrender and have the Kaguya clan serve Kirigakure again, wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone?"
Lacking professional medical ninja within the village, even if the Kaguya clan were left alone, they wouldn't escape the fate of extinction.
Their only way out was to gamble everything on one throw.
If they could offer acceptable terms and bring the Kaguya clan back to the village, wouldn't that be a win-win?
However, Yagura didn't answer the Chunin at all.
He immediately drew the hook-ended staff from his back, which he used as a weapon, and before anyone could react, he struck the man, sending him flying.
Thud!
The Kirigakure Chunin traced an arc in the air and crashed heavily onto the ground two seconds later.
He tried his best to crawl up, but finally collapsed weakly.
Yagura's action instantly silenced everyone else, preventing them from daring to voice any objections.
But the Mizukage's brutal behavior left many ninja present with misgivings.
Was such a person really worth following?
"Since you all understand, then move out."
After dropping this last sentence, Yagura turned and walked back into the building, his figure quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.
After Yagura Karatachi left, Fuguki Suikazan, carrying the Samehada, the chief of the Seven Ninja Swords, walked up to the Chunin.
He bent his barrel-like waist, checked the other's breathing, and slowly uttered two words:
"He's dead."
"Hey, hey, hey, isn't that too ruthless? He just offered a suggestion."
Mangetsu Hozuki, carrying the Hiramekarei nearby, couldn't help but complain.
Others were also muttering in their hearts. Indeed, that was a bit too excessive.
"If you have any dissatisfaction, talk about it when we get back. The Kaguya are coming."
Mingyue's voice interrupted the silent atmosphere.
As the frontline commander-in-chief personally appointed by Yagura Karatachi, coupled with Yagura's intimidation just now, no one present dared to contradict Mingyue.
"By the way, Lord Mizukage's order just now was a full-scale attack, right?"
Kisame followed behind Mingyue to his right and asked a question:
"Shouldn't we leave a portion to guard the rear? If we all go to the battlefield, won't only Genshi's people be left in the village? Isn't that a bit dangerous? Lord Mizukage..."
Mingyue glanced at Kisame with slight surprise.
He hadn't expected that this guy, who seemed like a brute in the original story, would have such a surprisingly clear mind.
Hearing this, Mingyue revealed a mysterious smile, continued moving towards the village entrance, and responded:
"Who knows? Maybe our Lord Mizukage has his own plans."
"Are we really going to exterminate the Kaguya clan? Honestly, I used to get along pretty well with them."
Mangetsu Hozuki, carrying Hiramekarei, walked on Mingyue's other side and complained in a low voice.
Before formally becoming one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, he often sparred with the Kaguya clan, who were also skilled in swordsmanship.
Now that he had received orders to slaughter the entire Kaguya clan, he felt a mix of emotions for a moment.
"Be careful, kid."
Mingyue smiled and said, "Maybe one day, it will be the Hozuki clan's turn."
As soon as Mingyue said this, Mangetsu Hozuki's expression changed abruptly.
"Damn it, Ming, your jokes aren't funny at all."
A few seconds later, Mangetsu Hozuki recovered and cursed at Mingyue viciously.
Bam!
Mingyue mercilessly smashed an iron fist onto Mangetsu Hozuki's head.
The Hozuki clan's Hydrification Technique was completely ineffective, and Mangetsu was instantly knocked dizzy.
"Add 'Sir' to that. I am the frontline commander-in-chief now."
Mingyue said with a benevolent face.
Oh, wait, he was wearing a mask, so others couldn't see his face...
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Administration Building, Mizukage's Office.
Through the window, Obito watched the departing army and said to Zetsu behind him:
"How is it going with Pain?"
"Konan sent word that the Six Paths of Pain are ready," Black Zetsu responded.
Before Obito could answer, White Zetsu chimed in:
"Although there are many of them, they aren't just a bunch of low-level ninja. They haven't even reached Kage level, do we really need Pain?"
"Those guys must be made to understand utter despair."
Obito said coldly.
White Zetsu couldn't help but chuckle, "Hehe, after this battle, how many people will die in Kirigakure~"
"In the world of Infinite Tsukuyomi, they can all live better lives anyway."
Obito said indifferently.
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