Hyuga Reinin: "..."
Lady Tsunade, I have a bad feeling about this.
Your words truly scare me. Are we really talking about challenging the Kirigakure ninja army and the Third Mizukage alone?
Please don't mess around like this; I'm afraid something will happen. But Hyuga Reinin couldn't say much. With things as they were, he could only endure.
Fine, since they've said as much, I can only try to find a way to protect myself. Retreating to the rear might be the best option.
If that's not possible, then I can't retreat. I'll stick with Lady Tsunade and face the enemy together.
"Let's go!"
Tsunade waved her hand, signaling to depart.
Leading the team was a matter of minutes for her, and she was indeed a bit overconfident in Shiraki. Considering the power of his Sharingan and the formidable strength of Esdeath and Aliceliese, Kirigakure had to be taught a lesson.
Dare to attack me?
I must retaliate.
Furthermore, what Shiraki said also filled Tsunade with anger, but she couldn't change anything, so she could only vent her frustration on Kirigakure... The biting sea wind howled.
On the cliff, Tsunade, Shiraki, and others stood at the edge, gazing at the sea.
Tsunade frowned slightly and slowly said, "Hyuga Reinin, have you found anything?"
"Lady Tsunade, currently, there are no discoveries." Hyuga Reinin had already activated his Byakugan, his eye veins prominent, but he found nothing.
The Byakugan's insight and long-range vision were undeniable. Even in such dense fog and harsh weather, he could still clearly see the situation at sea, and currently, there were no findings.
"What do you say?"
Tsunade looked at Shiraki and asked.
Hyuga Reinin was quite surprised. Why did Lady Tsunade seem to value this Uchiha boy so much? Although his strength seemed outstanding... that was an Uchiha!
Strange, this was truly too strange.
Shiraki whispered, "Let's wait a bit longer. Since they're planning a full-scale invasion, they'll definitely set up a main base. The Kirigakure front-line base within the Land of Whirlpools won't be the focus. Instead, the Third Mizukage's main base is the key. If we find this main base, we can wipe out the Kirigakure high command in one fell swoop."
Tsunade wasn't very optimistic, shaking her head. "At most, we'll kill the Third Mizukage. They won't all come, and currently, Kirigakure also has two separate forces fighting in the Land of Rivers and the Land of Grass. The Land of Whirlpools is already a standoff. Although I don't know why they suddenly want to launch a full-scale invasion, if the Third Mizukage were that brainless, he wouldn't be the Third Mizukage!"
Although she indulged Shiraki's wild ideas, it was mainly for revenge and to repay a favor. Tsunade didn't believe Kirigakure would bring out the village's main force.
Therefore, the Third Mizukage might have come, but the main force within the village shouldn't be deployed too much, still primarily consisting of the front-line stationed troops.
Of course, the Third Mizukage would definitely bring an escort team, which would undoubtedly be an elite combat unit whose strength should not be underestimated, so it's really not easy to say we can just do it casually.
If the situation is not right, we still need to retreat. Tsunade doesn't intend to fight to the death. Once she finds something amiss, she will definitely retreat and still needs to rendezvous with the assistant.
That's hard to say!
Because the one in charge now is Uchiha Madara.
Kirigakure was successively controlled by Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito. One controlled the Third Mizukage, and the other controlled the Fourth Mizukage. Uchiha Madara was not as extreme as Uchiha Obito.
After all, he was just a tool to make Obito go dark, and besides that, he had no value. He wouldn't be as crazy as Obito, and Obito's madness and the "Bloody Mist" policy were entirely due to Rin Nohara's death, taking revenge on Kirigakure that he came up with such a policy.
Uchiha Madara, on the other hand, mainly controlled and usually didn't interfere. However, a change has occurred now, possibly because of me. Is that Uchiha Madara trying to eliminate me?
If so, it would make sense.
The Third Mizukage suddenly assembled Kirigakure's elite to launch a full-scale invasion, breaking the standoff balance. It's highly likely he's coming for me. So, that means... hmm, Zetsu must be monitoring my every move.
If that's the case, my bringing Tsunade out has probably also been discovered. Now it just depends on what Uchiha Madara plans to do... If he dares to show his face, I'll just take him out.
Anyway, that kid Black Zetsu definitely has a trump card.
Killing Uchiha Madara is no big deal.
Shiraki doesn't care about plans.
On the contrary, doing this can significantly alter the original predetermined path of the Naruto world, thereby weakening the world's established procedures and allowing me to plunder more source energy.
No matter what, it's beneficial to me, so there's nothing wrong with being so blatant. In fact, Kirigakure is very likely to launch an active attack.
Kill the Third Mizukage?
Your discussions about these matters are truly lawless.
Hyuga Reinin, standing nearby, was truly embarrassed. He didn't know how to interject. It seemed Lady Tsunade and this Uchiha youth completely disregarded the enemy.
Excuse me, that's a Kage, the Third Mizukage!
"I don't care who he is, just leave it to me!" Esdeath's lips curved into a bloodthirsty smile. She was now eager for battle to begin immediately.
Mizukage or no Mizukage, he's no match for me.
"Alright, don't rush, just wait patiently. But you guys..." Shiraki looked at Hyuga Reinin and the two Hyuga ninjas. If a fight breaks out, I can't look after you.
Also, to keep some secrets, it's better for you to leave.
"You all go back first and report the situation. Once you get a signal from here, immediately rush to the Kirigakure front-line base. The Kirigakure forces there are only about five hundred strong, so it's easy to deal with."
Shiraki gave instructions, asking Hyuga Reinin to take his people back, report the situation here, and then wait for news. If there was a signal from here, they should immediately attack Kirigakure's front-line base, deal with those five hundred Kirigakure ninja—kill them if possible, or capture them if not.
In short, that's the situation.
Hyuga Reinin, for a moment, truly found it difficult to answer Shiraki's words. He could only look to Tsunade for help and said, "Lady Tsunade, this..."
How should I respond?
It's clearly wrong; how can this be the same thing?
Tsunade frowned slightly, but quickly understood Shiraki's meaning. He obviously didn't intend to expose his true strength. Considering his intentions, she chose to cooperate.
"Just do as he says."
Hyuga Reinin never expected Tsunade to agree. He couldn't help but feel immense confusion towards Shiraki. How could he make Lady Tsunade listen to him?
No, is she completely obedient now?
Whatever he says, goes. What exactly is... Wait, could it be that?
Hyuga Reinin quickly had a guess, but he wasn't sure if it was that particular matter. He could only say with a wry smile, "Lady Tsunade, this is very risky."