"It's not the worst, but the next situation will indeed become very difficult for us. Fortunately among the misfortunes, our alliance with Kirigakure has not been exposed yet, so there is still a way to reverse it.

The hand of the situation."

Shiraishi has given up hope of rescuing Yagura, so compared to this, the planning process needs to be slightly adjusted.

"Without Yagura as a contact, will Kirigakure really be able to form an alliance with us? You know, the power of both sides of the alliance is completely unbalanced."

Ayane thought with malice.

Although the fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei also

They agree with the cooperative relationship with the Kingdom of Demons, but in comparison, Yagura, the original collaborator, is more reassuring for them.

Therefore, at this time, Ayane will inevitably become suspicious of Kirigakure's next move.

It's not surprising that she would think so. Betrayal and conspiracy between the allies will always be inevitable. Even though Oni Country and Kirigakure are still in the honeymoon period of their alliance, no one knows that this kind of relationship will last forever.

The Kingdom of Ghosts is too powerful, so powerful that even its collaborators will fear it.

Especially after losing one of the Five Kages and two tailed beasts, does Kirigakure's Fifth Mizukage still have the guts to cooperate with the Kingdom of Demons?

In her heart, is she afraid that after cooperating, she will be swallowed up by the Kingdom of Ghosts?

After all, when the power gap is too large and one party can absolutely crush the other, such cooperation is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger.

Will the Fifth Mizukage really be as relieved as before and leave his back to the Kingdom of Demons? Regarding this question, Ayane needs to put a question mark.

Even if the Kingdom of Oni does not think so, how Kirigakure, who is on the weaker side, will change his mind is an unknown for the Kingdom of Oni. And such an unknown is a potential hidden danger for the Kingdom of Oni.

"So, do you need me to use the Sharingan to control that Mizukage?"

Ruri has the same idea as Ayane, betrayal and betrayal between allies is very normal.

Since this alliance is no longer stable for the Kingdom of Ghosts, in order to stabilize this alliance again, Liuli does not mind using some means to stabilize this relationship again.

"Not to that extent. In any case, Kirigakure is our ally, no matter weak or strong. Kirigakure needs us, and we also need Kirigakure. This is an unchangeable fact."

Not to mention destroying the trust relationship established, once it is exposed, the country of ghosts will undoubtedly be isolated, and most of the small countries that come to seek refuge will also have concerns. The road to establishing trust is very difficult, and destroying such a relationship is often

Just a moment is enough.

In the long run, it will be harmful rather than beneficial to the country of ghosts.

"Besides, as long as the worries in her heart disappear, it is not difficult for me." After hearing Shiraishi's remarks, Ruri and Ayane had no choice but to temporarily suppress their thoughts.

"Let's go. Since the accident on Yagura's side is irreversible, let's discuss the next arrangements with the Mizukage. We don't have much time left to prepare."

Shiraishi said hello and returned along the original route. Ruri and Ayane also followed his footsteps and went to join Terumi Mei.O

"Sandaime, Elder Yuanshi."

When almost all the Kirigakure ninjas were dispatched to search for the whereabouts of Yagura and the Six-Tailed Jinchuuriki Yugao, Terumi Mei, as the Fifth Mizukage, was conducting remote control from Kirigakure and did not directly participate in the search operation.

After finishing all the matters at hand, he came to a secluded place in Kirigakure Village alone. Not to mention Ao and other trusted jounin, even the ANBU did not follow him.

In a rather simple two-story single-family villa, the third generation Mizukage, who had retired sixteen years ago, and the elder Yuanshi, who had retired to the second line and retired, were sitting on the couch playing chess.

In the middle of the chess game, Terumi Mei opened the door and entered as an uninvited guest. He interrupted the chess game between the two and bowed slightly to them.

Compared to the past, the two of them had more wrinkles on their faces, especially Yuanshi, who had lived since the Warring States Period until now. He was even more disgracefully old. The chess pieces in his hands started to tremble obviously, and he might be dead at any time.

It seems to fall from your fingers.

He was a ninja of the same era as the first Five Kage, but now he no longer manages Kirigakure's affairs, but leaves them all to her.

The greatest pleasure now is probably playing chess, chatting, reminiscing about the past with the Sandaime Mizukage, who is also retired, and then waiting for the day when he dies.

"We have heard about Yagura and Yugao being kidnapped, but even if you treat us as advisers, we two old guys have no energy for a long time.

No longer have to deal with the heavy affairs of Kirigakure Village, now is the time for you young people." The third generation Mizukage was the one who spoke.

He was forced to step down by Yagura. Although he still feels resentful towards Yagura as a rising star, but in view of the other party's great concern for Kirigakure, he has not caused any trouble to Yagura in the past few years, allowing Kirigakure to live in peace.

The Five Dynasties Mizukage Period.

However, he and Master Yuan have retired and all the power in their hands has been handed over. In addition, they are old, so even if they want to do anything, they are unable to do anything.

Terumi Mei's sudden visit, he and Yuanshi naturally knew the purpose of his visit, but this era no longer belonged to them.

"The matter between the Yondaime and Yu Gao is indeed a bit tricky. I have already prepared for the worst. However, I am more worried about other things than this matter."

Terumi Mei's expression did not change.

Of course he understood that the enemy's whereabouts had not been grasped for so long, which meant that the chance of recapturing Yagura and Yugao was very slim.

Seeing the two of them, he was still unmoved. Terumi Mei continued to speak in a calm tone:

"What you two don't know is that as early as the Third Ninja War, the Yondaime had secretly received the support of Chiba Shiraishi, the Kingdom of Ghosts, and established a very reliable alliance with him."

Hearing these words, the Third Mizukage and the Genshi stopped playing chess at the same time, and a sharp gaze suddenly shot out from their cloudy eyes, sweeping towards Terumi Mei.

Terumi Mei ignored such pressure and appeared extremely calm.

No matter how powerful the two of them were in the past, they cannot resist the erosion of time. This is the reality. "The Kingdom of Ghosts"

Master Yuan's voice was hoarse and trembling. Because of his old age, he even had problems with his vocal cords.

"Really? I thought that Yagura's game was big enough, but I didn't expect that he was even crazier than I thought. No wonder Yagura was defeated in such a way in the previous battle and was ridiculed. Water.

Some of the attacks in the country in recent years were not caused by the Kingdom of Demons, but by Yagura."

The Third Mizukage seemed to understand something in an instant. Although he had doubts, he was extremely sure of his guess. Some things he didn't understand were now suddenly understood as if he was enlightened.

"Yes, that is a plan we jointly launched with the Kingdom of Demons, in order to overturn the era of one country and one village established by the first Hokage. Once the plan succeeds, Kirigakure will acquire the entire Kingdom of Water, and more.

The land and population will push Kirigakure to a new peak."

Mei Terumi spoke the shocking facts in calm words.

The era of one country, one village has been around for a long time and has been supported by most countries, especially the big countries headed by the Country of Fire and the Country of Thunder, which are even more impressed by it.

Kirigakure, who relies on the existence of the Kingdom of Water, is also one of the beneficiaries. Generally speaking, there is no need for Kirigakure to harm his own interests and become the target of public criticism.

if so.

The third Mizukage's face became complicated, and a sad look flashed in his eyes. "Blood mist."

That was Kirigakure's darkest and bloody era. It was caused by his wrong policies.

The most fundamental reason is that in peacetime, the Daming Prefecture of the Land of Water does not need Kirigakure Village to train too many ninjas, so it has cut military spending year after year, causing Kirigakure's development to stagnate and even begin to regress.

Forced to have no other choice, he could only adopt an elite strategy. However, as this elite strategy continued to be implemented, it resulted in a serious result that was completely different from what he had imagined - blood mist.

Countless outstanding ninjas began to kill each other and cultivate ninjas by raising gu. Although to a certain extent, it reduced the number of ninjas and improved the combat capabilities of the Kirigakure ninjas, it also plunged the entire Kirigakure into an abyss.

In particular, the Daming Palace of the Land of Water took this opportunity to secretly collude with Kirigakure's Blood Mist Sect personnel in an attempt to gain access to Kirigakure's power, which pushed Kirigakure to a dead end.

Such unbearable past events are as vivid as yesterday, and the memories are so clear that they remain in the mind of the Third Mizukage for a long time.

Terumi Mei didn't answer, but her attitude had already been acquiesced. She was on Yagura's side.

Daming Mansion from the Kingdom of Water

From the moment he got involved in Kirigakure's power, during the so-called one-country-one-village era, he was already met with strong hostility from Yagura, and he deeply hated the core executives of the Water Country.

And she is also an experiencer of the Blood Mist Era, and her hatred and murderous intention for the Damingfu of the Land of Water is no weaker than Yagura's. "So. Godaime, are you afraid of cooperating with the Kingdom of Demons now?"

Interrupting the communication between Terumi Mei and the Third Mizukage, Genshi's trembling and hoarse voice came. Although it was a little weak, it went straight to the point and hit Terumi Mei's weak spot.

Terumi Mei looked into Genshi's cloudy eyes and nodded.

"I don't know if the next plan will be implemented together with the Kingdom of Demons. To be honest, if the Yondaime is captured, it will not only be as simple as losing the tailed beast, but the connection with the Kingdom of Demons will also become weaker. This will

Many changes occurred."

Compared to her, a latecomer, Yagura, as the original collaborator, is more worthy of the country's trust.

Moreover, because the strength of both sides is now too great, Terumi Mei is also very worried that if the Demon Country succeeds, it will be detrimental to Kirigakure.

This made Terumi Mei couldn't help but worry about gains and losses, and was in a dilemma.

She had too many things to consider, and this choice was related to Kirigakure's life and death. She couldn't make the decision alone.

"It's really ugly. Terumi Mei, as Kirigakure's Mizukage, is hesitant at such a critical moment! I want to ask you, if you say you want to quit now, where can Kirigakure retreat to?"

The Third Mizukage suddenly scolded loudly.

The negotiations with the Demon Country have been so deep, and as the internal agent of the Demon Nation to break into the five traditional countries, once it gives up at this time, it is not a quick retreat at all, but a self-destruction, leaving Kirigakure in ruins.

Because if you do this, you will not only offend the Demon Country to death, but after the relationship is made public, Kirigakure's past actions with the Demon Country will also be exposed, and you will definitely be ostracized by the other ninja villages, and you will be completely isolated and helpless.

By then, Kirigakure will be close to destruction.

The third Mizukage's scolding words made Terumi Mei wake up instantly, and she felt ashamed on her face.

"Having reached this point, Kirigakure, there is no turning back. Moreover, if the Kingdom of Oni pays enough attention to Kirigakure, it will probably take measures to eliminate your worries. After all, your plan is too huge. Not only you,

The higher-ups of the Kingdom of Ghosts will also have the same concerns, so just wait patiently."

The Third Mizukage snorted, very dissatisfied with Terumi Mei's behavior of worrying about gains and losses. If at the beginning of cooperation, there was still room for rebellion.

But if you cooperate to this extent and want to betray, the price will be so heavy that the entire Kirigakure will be destroyed.

"What the Third Mizukage-dono said is right. At this point, there is no other way for us to choose other than continuing to cooperate."
Chapter completed!