On the morning of the third day, Naoki Kaguya paused and recalled the past few days of training, smiling with satisfaction.
The operation of the ice mirrors was no longer clumsy, the speed of the mid-air train had increased, and the extension towards higher altitudes had grown by over ten meters.
Over time, the flying speed of the ice mirror train would continue to increase, and the height of the ice mirror rocket would keep breaking limits.
However, these techniques consumed chakra at an alarming rate.
Naoki Kaguya was secretly shocked by the rapid depletion of his chakra.
He would have fallen from the sky due to exhaustion if not for his ample chakra reserves.
How can I replenish my chakra?
Two words immediately popped into Naoki’s mind: Tailed Beast.
This thought grew like wildfire in his heart as soon as it arose.
If he could obtain a Tailed Beast, using various jutsus without worrying about chakra consumption would elevate his strength further.
As he hurried towards Kirigakure, Naoki kept pondering the matter of Tailed Beasts.
In this world, most of the Tailed Beast-level chakra had been claimed by others, making it difficult to seize.
Other sources of powerful chakra, such as the Ryumyaku or the Moryo, were too violent to handle.
Naoki sighed but soon became excited.
That’s right.
Aren’t there two Tailed Beasts in the village?
The Three-Tails and Six-Tails were currently without hosts.
If he became the Mizukage, he would naturally have the authority to deal with these two Tailed Beasts.
Moreover, does the Six-Tails Saiken have the Lava Release?
Naoki’s eyes gleamed.
So, if I become Mizukage, I can have all of this.
I have an upgraded system, Tailed Beasts, at my disposal, the support of the entire nation, and the power to change the country.
It’s genuinely tempting.
Naoki looked towards the Mizukage building in the distance.
To become Mizukage, the first step is to take down the commander of the war.
Although the old hardliners in Kirigakure wouldn’t accept someone as young, inexperienced, and from the Kaguya clan, just showing them my trump card might convince them easily.
Gathering his scattered thoughts, Naoki sprinted across numerous rooftops, quickly arriving at the Mizukage building.
Upon landing, a fervent shout greeted him.
“Naoki-nii, Naoki-nii!”
Naoki looked up, slightly troubled by the sight of a Kaguya clansman waving frantically.
Kaguya Ryota, the second genius of the Kaguya clan, is a mighty warrior.
But he also inherited all the flaws of the Kaguya clan.
Worship of the strong, a love of battle, bloodthirstiness, and a lack of brains.
If not for Naoki’s sudden rise, Ryota would have become the top genius and led the clan. With such a leader, the future extinction of the Kaguya clan wouldn’t be surprising.
“Ryota.”
Naoki nodded slightly in response, then turned to greet several senior Kaguya Jonin.
An impatient Ryota grabbed his sleeve as soon as Naoki finished the greetings.
“Let’s go, Naoki-nii. Once we choose the commander, we can kill those Konoha scum together!”
Ryota was full of fervor and excitement, frequently pulling on Naoki’s sleeve, causing Naoki to distance himself.
The group quickly advanced and pushed open the door.
Creak.
As the door opened, all eyes in the room turned towards them.
Under Naoki’s Byakugan, every expression was visible.
Mockery, disdain, murderous intent, contempt.
Only one pair of friendly eyes stood out; they belonged to Mei Terumi, who was hidden among the Terumi clan.
Used to these reactions, Naoki paid them no mind, instead following the senior Kaguya Jonin to sit at the edge of the room.
As soon as they sat down, the senior Kaguya Jonin glared provocatively at everyone in the room.
Naoki sighed inwardly.
Although a genius, he wasn’t the clan leader and had no authority to correct this behavior.
When status and understanding didn’t match, he could only sigh.
However, once he leaves this room with the position of Kirigakure’s commander, things would change.
A fire burned in Naoki’s heart.
The fate of the Kaguya clan, Kirigakure, the Land of Water, and even the entire world would gradually come under his control.
Closing his eyes to calm his restless heart, Naoki waited for the arrival of the Third Mizukage to announce his appointment as commander and then turn the tables in a desperate situation.
After a long while, civilians and ninjas gradually entered the room. Finally, the Third Mizukage arrived, surrounded by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
As the Third Mizukage appeared, all mockery and sneers vanished, and the atmosphere became solemn.
It’s about to happen.
Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the Third Mizukage.
It’s about to happen.
The final decision.
The commander of Kirigakure, a position affecting the fate of five nations and countless lives, was about to be announced.
Greed and excitement inevitably surged in everyone’s hearts.
A weakened Konoha, an easy victory.
The position of Kirigakure’s commander meant immense war merits.
It might even allow the chosen commander to vie for the position of Mizukage!
So.
It must be me!
Fanatics screamed in their hearts.
Though pessimistic about the war, calm ones still coveted the commander’s position.
The defeat would be manageable as long as there is a competent commander!
Amidst everyone’s hopeful and expectant gazes, the Third Mizukage slowly opened his mouth and spoke mechanically.
“I declare war on Konoha.”
The strange tone was familiar to everyone and didn’t bother them. Only Naoki sighed.
Madara Uchiha, here we go again.
Do you have to ensure I’m entirely out of the running for commander and war merits to be satisfied?
“So, to ensure the final victory, we will confirm the commander’s selection today.”
Everyone’s breathing grew heavier, and the atmosphere in the room became tense.
“The commander is Naoki Kaguya!” the Third Mizukage announced, sitting down with a barely noticeable sinister smile.
After years of bloody rule and never displaying his strength since taking power, some did not take the Third Mizukage seriously.
“What?”
The Hozuki clan leader’s eyes narrowed as he spoke first, unable to accept such an absurd decision.
The Kaguya clan was the Hozuki clan’s mortal enemy. Allowing the commander’s position to fall into Kaguya’s hands was a significant threat!
“Impossible.”
The Terumi clan pushed aside a pile of white papers, and a voice of surprise came from among the fluttering papers.
Naoki Kaguya’s name had never appeared in their list of predicted candidates.
From any perspective, Naoki Kaguya shouldn’t be the chosen one.
Among the Terumi clan, Mei Terumi watched Naoki with growing unease.
In this situation, Naoki, you shouldn’t and couldn’t be the commander!
With a vague guess in mind, she glanced at the Third Mizukage on the high platform, gritting her teeth.
Why are you doing this?
“If that’s the case, I refuse to participate in the war.”
The Yuki clan leader sneered, showing no respect towards the Third Mizukage.
It was a foolish decision. How could someone like Naoki Kaguya be the commander of Kirigakure?
“What, you’re not convinced?”
Ryota and the senior Kaguya Jonin were initially surprised.
Then, they all showed intense enthusiasm, pulling out their spines and swinging them menacingly.
If anyone dared to question, they would indeed fight to the death!
“Silence!”
Kisame Hoshigaki slammed Samehada onto the table and spoke coldly.
The room fell silent as the remaining six Ninja Swordsmen drew their swords.
The voices immediately died down.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist weren’t just Mizukage’s emblem; their fame was built on blood.
In a place like Kirigakure, where strength ruled, the simultaneous action of the Seven left no one daring to act recklessly.
The noise subsided, and the remaining six sat down, but Kisame Hoshigaki stood, looking at the Third Mizukage.
A stiff smile twisted his scarred face.
“Mizukage-sama, perhaps you have another plan?”
“Like using Naoki Kaguya as a decoy to mislead Konoha?”
The Third Mizukage shook his head, “Naoki Kaguya is my chosen commander.”
Hearing this, the Seven’s eyes turned cold.
Kisame Hoshigaki’s smile vanished.
“If that’s Mizukage-sama’s decision, then so be it.”
The icy voice hinted at another meaning.
Continue the commotion!
That kid must not become commander.
Even if it’s the Mizukage, this cannot be allowed!
Quickly, the uproar grew even louder than before.
Just as the farce seemed to escalate, Naoki Kaguya spoke up.
“The village still respects the strong, right?”
“If I can show greater merits than the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, does that mean I can be the commander of Kirigakure?”
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