"With all due respect, Mizukage-sama, Konoha is now trapped in the battlefield between the Land of Rain and the Land of Grass. They are no longer able to hunt down defecting ninjas of this level."

"Where are their two bodies? Have they been recovered?"

The Third Mizukage asked as calmly as possible.

"Missing. Now it has passed through the hands of many people, so it is difficult to trace it."

Yagura told the truth.

Then, he felt something and raised his head slightly.

What he saw was the third generation Mizukage with an even colder expression. The terrifying chakra had turned into substance, covering the surface of his body and flowing like water.

In the office, I was immediately surrounded by a heavy atmosphere.

Yagura also felt something heavy falling on his shoulders, and it became difficult to move and breathe.

Yagura knew why the Third Mizukage was angry.

Kururi Kushimaru and Muri Jinpachi are dead, things are irreversible and have become insignificant.

However, in the hands of the two of them, there are two ninja swords that are far more precious than the two of them - Long Sword and Needle, and Explosive Sword and Spray, which must have also fallen into the hands of Konoha's rebel Ninja Hinata Ayane.

If you want to recapture these two ninja swords, not to mention how many ninjas you need to dispatch, you must first find the whereabouts of Hinata Ayane.

Otherwise it's all just talk.

Yagura was not frightened by the anger of the Third Mizukage, but his face became more serious and he continued:

"There is one more thing I want to report to you."

"explain."

"This is a letter from the Sandaime Hokage of Konoha, and a letter from Miroku, the miko of the Kingdom of Demons."

Yagura took out the two letters and placed them on the desk in front of the Third Mizukage.

The Third Mizukage opened the letters one by one and read them with an expressionless face. After reading them, his brows also wrinkled.

"What happened, Mizukage-sama?"

Yagura asked curiously.

"Kuragi and Nakayoshi took Yuri Ringo to Konoha to find the medical ninja Tsunade to treat Yuri Ringo's injuries."

"Is that so?" Yagura nodded thoughtfully and said, "What is the purpose of the shrine maiden in the Kingdom of Ghosts?"

"The Third Hokage mentioned that Tsunade was unable to do anything about Yuri Lin's injury and recommended that he go to the Shionhua Pharmaceutical Company in the Kingdom of Demons for medical treatment. And it was for this reason that the shrine maiden of the Kingdom of Demons asked about the cause and effect of the matter."

"I see. In other words, Yuri Lin is recuperating in the Kingdom of Ghosts. Then, I will send someone to clean her out immediately——"

Yagura's baby face showed a stern and cold expression.

"Wait a moment."

The third Mizukage called to Yagura.

"Any more orders, Mizukage-sama?"

"Let's forget about this."

"Forget it? Forget it means...just let her go like this?"

Yagura's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Too many people have sacrificed..."

The Third Mizukage stood up and stood at the window, looking out at the village shrouded in mist.

In this thin mist, it seems that a trace of blood can be seen in the cloudy eyes of the third generation Mizukage.

The look in his eyes became more and more painful.

"Teacher Huanyue, you gave me this village before you died, but I failed to lead it well. This is my responsibility."

As a disciple of the previous Mizukage, Kiden Gengetsu, he took over the important task of Mizukage at the moment of Kirigakure's crisis.

However, he, who took over as the third Mizukage, failed to lead Kirigakure's large team well.

Kirigakure is now trapped in this kind of chaos and quagmire of self-infighting, which is due to his indecision and poor command.

Yagura stood behind and said nothing.

Just like this, he quietly stared at the old and tired figure of the third Mizukage.

At this moment, Yagura felt that the third generation Mizukage was really old.

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In the dark.

A breath appeared, but it did not reveal who the owner of the figure was.

"grown ups."

Kuraki Jonin, who secretly returned to Kirigakure Village through a secret channel, knelt down on one knee and saluted the figure in the darkness.

"The third generation asked Yagura to pass on the order, not to blame you and Nakayoshi for taking away Lin Yuri privately, but you need to return to the village immediately with the thunder knife without any mistakes. Yagura is already preparing to set off, and you should go to the ghost as soon as possible.

country, so that others will not be suspicious."

"Then Ringo Jounin..."

"Kurigakure Kushimaru and Murashi Jinpachi were killed by Konoha's S-class defector ninja Hyuga Ayane, and exchanged for bounties on the underground black market. Soon, Kirigakure would spread the news that Yuri Hayashi was seeking medical treatment in the Kingdom of Demons, and died of a serious illness.

.The third generation seems to be really old and has become so hesitant.”

The man in the dark sighs.

Kuraki Jonin understood the meaning.

The third generation will no longer attack Lin Biao Yuri and cover up the news that he passed away due to a serious illness, so that Lin Biaoyu Yuri can spend the rest of his life peacefully in the Kingdom of Ghosts.

"Yes, I will convey this news to Ringo Jounin as soon as possible to stabilize her mood."

Now that the village has made a new decision, Kuraki Jounin has no choice but to obey it.

"By the way, is there really no way to treat Ringo's injuries?"

The man in the darkness couldn't help but ask again.

He really didn't want to give up such an important and powerful jounin.

"Yes. Whether it's Tsunade-sama or the Demon Country, they can only alleviate the further deterioration of the body."

Kuraki Jonin replied.

"Pity."

He originally thought that Konoha's Tsunade could cure Lin Yuri's injury, so he asked Kuraki and Nakayoshi to take Lin Yuri to Konoha to seek opportunities. Unexpectedly, the result remained the same.

"but……"

"But what?"

"Tsunade-sama of Konoha said that the S-class wanted criminal Chiba Shiraishi, who has defected to Konoha, can heal the injuries of Ringo Jounin."

Kuraki Jonin conveyed Tsunade's intention.

"Chiba Shiraishi? I remember that he was a medical ninja in the Konoha White Fang team in the past, and he was the same group as Hyuga Ayane who killed Kurihara Kushimaru and Murashi Jinpachi..."

The man in the darkness began to ponder, seeming to be considering something.

"With all due respect, sir, the chance of finding Qianye Baishi is too low."

Kuraki Jonin sighed.

To be honest, if Tsunade hadn't mentioned this name, she wouldn't have known that the Konoha rebel named "Chiba Shiraishi" would also be a top medical ninja.

Moreover, those are Konoha's rebellious ninja, and Konoha will definitely not share information with them.

The other party's personality, abilities, etc. are all a mystery. It is really difficult to find the other party in the huge ninja world.

Not to mention, how could Kirigakure be embarrassed if anything was revealed about asking for help from the traitorous ninja? How could he lose face?

"I understand. This is the end of the matter. This is the only way. You should leave quickly and don't let Yagura see anything. He is a more ruthless and ambitious guy than the third generation."

The people in the darkness seemed to be very afraid of Yagura.

"yes."

Kuraki Jonin nodded, but did not leave, with a look of hesitation on his face.

"What's wrong?"

"Sir, can you let me know your true identity?"

Kuraki Jounin did not think this request was very rude.

It has been a year since this mysterious man found me. He has been communicating with himself in the dark and has never appeared head-on.

The resources, information and other channels held by the other party made her very frightened.

In her impression, even Yagura, the popular person next to the third generation Mizukage, could not have such a strong foundation and connections.
To be continued...