What does becoming a commander mean?
Kaguya Naoki knew very well.
It meant unparalleled prestige and the possibility of ascending to the position of Mizukage.
Moreover,
What if it’s a conspiracy?
If he refused, Uchiha Madara could easily assign him a position far removed from the battlefield, preventing him from gaining prestige and making it difficult to ascend to the position of the Third Mizukage.
Kaguya Naoki raised his head, his eyes burning with the fire of ambition.
Accepting it meant facing more conspiracies, but so what?
In Kirigakure, strength was respected.
His achievements were enough to silence everyone.
When Uchiha Madara proposed making him the commander of Kirigakure, the position of commander was already his!
“I choose to accept.”
As soon as the words left his mouth before the Third Mizukage could respond, a series of ringing sounds filled Naoki’s ears, leaving him momentarily deaf.
[Hoshigaki Zabuza’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Hoshigaki Kisame’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Ao’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja; reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Yagura Karatachi’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Mei Terumi’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Third Mizukage Ren’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Kisame Hoshigaki’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Raiga Kurosuki’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Zabuza Momochi’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
[Mangetsu Hozuki’s fate has shifted, identified as a Kirigakure ninja, reward: 1 exchange fragment]
Thousands, or perhaps tens of thousands.
Those transparent frames lit up all around the small room, gradually extending outside, merging like an ocean, engulfing the entire Mizukage building.
This was the change in fate!
Kaguya Naoki’s eyes went slightly blank, overwhelmed by awe.
His shoulders suddenly felt heavier.
One decision and the fate of thousands, tens of thousands of people rested upon him.
Since when,
had he gained the power to alter so many destinies?
Naoki involuntarily trembled, recalling his life from over a decade ago.
A teenager full of ambition, failing the college entrance exams, becoming a wage slave in society.
In the end, he overworked himself into this world.
My fate has changed.
Now, it’s their turn.
Ha!
Since when did I have the power to change so many destinies?
Naoki clenched his fists, grasping the future, fate, and responsibility.
Since that’s the case, I will change all of your fates!
Kirigakure should not be a weak nation languishing on thousands of fog-covered islands.
[Ninja World history has dramatically shifted, favoring Kirigakure, reward: 1 exchange point]
The final mechanical sound brought Naoki back to his senses. He looked back at the Third Mizukage.
“Lord Mizukage, I am fully confident in taking on the role of Kirigakure’s commander!”
The Third Mizukage nodded like a puppet, letting out a mechanical laugh.
“Young people truly are undaunted by difficulties. Someone like me is just getting old.”
The Mizukage paused and continued.
“In three days, before officially launching the war, I will announce this decision at the Jōnin meeting.”
Naoki’s heart held a slightly bitter smile, but his face remained joyful.
The Jōnin meeting, as expected.
After announcing this decision, those old-timers will oppose it vehemently, and then you’ll smoothly assign me to a logistical position, right?
However,
This alone won’t be enough to stop me, Uchiha Madara.
My achievements are…
Just as Naoki considered using his achievements to convince the Kirigakure ninjas, the Third Mizukage smirked as if seeing through everything.
“As for the reason for the mission’s failure, I will publicly state that you encountered the Yellow Flash.”
“Losing to someone like the Yellow Flash won’t tarnish your reputation.”
“Go and rest, and prepare well.”
Seeing the faint mockery on the Third Mizukage’s face, Naoki had no intention of refuting.
Facing someone like Uchiha Madara, there was no reason to argue.
He clenched his fists silently, but his smile remained.
Uchiha Madara, you hold grudges.
Turning around, Naoki’s mood remained good.
He had anticipated this and wasn’t disheartened by Madara’s erasure of his only achievements to convince others.
At the Jōnin meeting, the bloodline families, civilian ninjas, and all the powers would gather.
A nobody like Naoki becoming the commander of Kirigakure would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar.
However, despite losing the achievements of defeating the Mangekyo and Wood Release users,
I can still make them accept me.
Uchiha Madara, just wait.
But to convince those people, I will have to reveal most of my trump cards.
Even before the battle, my people will have revealed the cards I planned to use to win Konoha.
Thinking about this, Naoki’s mood soured considerably, feeling gnashing.
Uchiha Madara, you’re a real bastard.
More than merely recruiting Uchiha Obito might be needed to settle the score.
Your remaining legacy will eventually belong to me, too.
Naoki cursed Madara bitterly in his heart as he pushed open the office door.
Just then, he paused, his lips curling up.
Rin Nohara had finally arrived.
He secretly activated his Byakugan to check on Madara’s sinister smile.
Uchiha Madara, your Moon’s Eye Plan has some flaws.
Naoki smiled, closed his Byakugan, and continued walking.
Though it was a bit later than planned, at least White Zetsu or the Kirigakure ninjas hadn’t discovered her.
She was under his control since she had safely arrived in the Land of Water.
Rin Nohara was crucial, either as a means to control Uchiha Obito or to turn Kakashi against Konoha.
In Naoki’s plan, Rin had to join Kirigakure.
Convincing her would be challenging.
Naoki felt a bit troubled, deciding to deal with this after securing the position of commander.
He closed the door behind him and walked out, looking through the doorframe at the drizzle.
Approaching the entrance, he could vaguely see a red-haired woman waiting silently with an umbrella through the thick mist.
Without hesitation, Naoki, who hated getting wet, stepped into the rain and walked toward Mei Terumi.
“Naoki, over here!”
Mei Terumi saw him and hurriedly waved, somewhat reproachful, running over to cover him with the umbrella.
“Don’t you hate getting wet the most? Didn’t you see me?”
Naoki smiled, “I really didn’t.”
Mei Terumi gave him a suspicious look, “Really?”
“Your sensing range is so far, yet you dare lie to me!”
She was about to raise her fist.
But thinking of what she had to discuss with him, she lost her playful mood.
Seeing Mei’s face gradually darken and her voice lower, Naoki felt a sense of foreboding.
“Naoki, I have something to tell you.”
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