After all the ninjas had left, Genji slowly turned around, his gaze fixed intently on his back.
At that moment, a middle-aged man slowly emerged from the darkness.
This middle-aged man was a tall man with long black hair and squinting eyes.
Genji's voice was filled with doubt and confusion.He couldn't help but ask, "Third Hokage, these are all precious bloodline ninjas from the village.How could you so rashly send them to directly attack the Uzumaki clan?"
Genji's gaze followed the direction in which the bloodstained troops disappeared, and the pain in his heart grew even stronger.
Bloodline limit ninjas are typically incredibly powerful, and they are undoubtedly the prized possessions of any major ninja village.In Genji's view, such elite forces should be protected by the village to the fullest extent possible.
However, in the eyes of the master, it is a waste that these bloodline ninjas are now being sent to carry out such dangerous missions so easily.
He believed that in this situation, ordinary civilian ninjas should be sent as cannon fodder instead of these precious bloodline ninjas launching direct attacks.
However, what was unexpected was that the one who ordered these bloodstained ninjas to attack the Land of Whirlpools was none other than the Third Mizukage standing right in front of them!
Despite wielding some power in the village, Genji ultimately chose to remain silent in the face of the Third Mizukage's orders, daring not to disobey in the slightest.
At this moment, the Third Mizukage's face remained expressionless, as if none of this concerned him.He said without expression, "Those bloodstained ninjas are nothing but uncontrollable fellows.Sending them to attack the Land of Whirlpools is simply making use of their trash."
Upon hearing this, Genji's heart tightened.His eyes widened, and he retorted urgently, "But.but they are, after all, villagers of Kirigakure!Their bloodline limits should be the village's most precious treasure.How can we so easily abandon them?"
"Wealth?" The Third Mizukage sneered disdainfully."Bloodline ninjas are indeed powerful, but they are nothing but a bunch of brainless idiots.If we let them develop unchecked, sooner or later they will launch a devastating war against our village."
The Third Mizukage's voice was cold and resolute, as if he had already seen through the true nature of bloodline ninjas.
He continued, "What the village needs is a sharp blade that obeys orders without question, not a double-edged sword that might backfire.I need an obedient knife."
Upon hearing this, Genji opened his mouth slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent.A look of dejection appeared on his face, for he knew all too well that the conflict between the Third and Second Mizukage had a long history.
After the chaos of the Warring States period was quelled, the ninja world entered the era of ninja villages.
Byakuren, the First Mizukage and leader of Kirigakure, participated in the first Five Kage Summit.During this summit, the Third Mizukage served as the First Mizukage's bodyguard, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting his safety.
After the death of the First Mizukage, Byakuren, the Third Mizukage should have naturally succeeded him.However, unexpectedly, a mustachioed ninja from a clan, Hozuki Gengetsu, defeated the Third Mizukage in a fierce duel and seized the Mizukage throne that should have been his.
Although Hozuki Gengetsu perished alongside the Second Tsuchikage of Iwagakure during the First Shinobi World War, the Third Mizukage naturally became the Mizukage of Kirigakure.
However, he harbored resentment towards the ninja clans with powerful bloodline limits, considering them to be destabilizing factors for Kirigakure.
Therefore, after taking office, the Third Mizukage began to spare no effort in suppressing the various ninja clans of Kirigakure.
He employed various methods, whether targeting elite ninja organizations like the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist or the prejudice against "bloodline ninjas" circulating in Kirigakure, all of which became tools for him to suppress the ninja clans.
Under the rule of the Third Mizukage, the ninja clans of Kirigakure lived in fear and oppression.Their power was weakened, and their status plummeted.All of this stemmed from the Third Mizukage's deep-seated obsession and thirst for power.
Genji had served as an elder since the time of the Second Mizukage, and was intimately familiar with this history.Now, faced with the Third Mizukage's resolute attitude, he understood that the best option was to remain silent and say no more.
"Master, you don't need to be so pessimistic.Our operation this time is flawless and will definitely catch the Uzumaki clan off guard!After all, our plan is so secretive that they have no way of noticing it." The Third Mizukage spoke firmly, full of confidence in the operation.
He continued, "Moreover, it would be a piece of cake for these bloodline ninjas to deal with an unsuspecting Uzumaki clan!"
Upon hearing this, Genji's expression softened slightly, but he still asked with some concern, "However, the strength of the Uzumaki clan should not be underestimated."
Before Genji could finish speaking, the Third Mizukage interrupted, "Genji, rest assured!Our plan has taken all possible scenarios into account, and there will absolutely be no unexpected events."
After saying that, he looked around and then said to Genji, "Alright, Genji, time is of the essence, it's time for us to act.We also have our own tasks to complete, we can't delay any longer."
Before he finished speaking, the Third Mizukage turned and left.Behind him followed a dense group of ANBU ninjas, dressed in black bodysuits, moving swiftly and silently, like ghosts in the night.
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In the eastern part of the Land of Whirlpools, there is a port facing the Land of Water.This port, which was once a bustling and busy place in the Land of Whirlpools, is deserted tonight, with only the sea breeze gently blowing across the empty dock.
Suddenly, several streaks appeared in the distant sky.Huge, serpentine creatures, like monsters crawling out of hell, stretched across the sky and pressed down on the port with overwhelming force.
These giant snakes were actually several massive tornadoes!These tornadoes roared like demons, carrying devastating power that sent chills down one's spine.
This is a combined ninjutsu performed by the "Kamikaze" clan ninjas of Kirigakure.They stand at a distance, their hands forming hand seals, chanting incantations, and continuously pouring their chakra into the tornado.
"Storm Flow - Mighty Gale Break!"
With a roar, the tornadoes, which had been moving separately just moments before, seemed to be drawn by some mysterious force, suddenly accelerating and colliding at an astonishing speed.In an instant, the sky and earth changed color, a gale howled, and sand and stones flew everywhere.
The several tornadoes merged into a single, massive black tornado upon impact.Like a ferocious beast with its jaws wide open, it roared deafeningly and hurtled straight toward the port.
Like the end of the world, a terrifying force swept through the entire port like a storm, destroying everything in its path.Any possible obstacles were rendered powerless in the face of this force.
The wind howled, the waves surged, and it seemed as if only this catastrophic force was raging across the world.
When the typhoon finally passed, the port was completely unrecognizable.The once bustling docks, sturdy buildings, and docked ships were all destroyed and left only as a mess of ruins.
"As expected of the 'Kamikaze' clan!" Witnessing the devastation, the ninjas nearby couldn't help but exclaim in amazement."Such widespread destruction, perhaps only your 'Kamikaze' clan could accomplish!"
Hearing the praise from the other ninja clans, the members of the Kamikaze clan felt secretly proud.Their clan was renowned for its manipulation of wind power, and this demonstration undoubtedly proved their strength.
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