If it's useless, it's useless. You should still do what you need to do. After all, this is a task.

However, when doing something extremely dangerous and almost 100% sure of death, the Shadow Clone Technique is very useful.

The original purpose of Senju Tobirama's development of this technique was not just for such a task.

After figuring out the situation in Kirigakure Village, Toneri quietly left again.

It has to be said that Kirigakure Village uses most of its defensive power at the border of the Kingdom of Water. Coupled with the intricate relationships among its internal factions, Kirigakure Village's defense and surveillance capabilities are really not very strong.

At least, compared to Konoha and Cloud Hidden Village, it's still a lot worse.

So after Toneri left Kirigakure Village, he went straight to a lake outside Kirigakure Village and sat down quietly, waiting for the shadow clone to complete the arrangements he left behind.

This sitting lasted a whole day and night.

When he opened his eyes again, several ninjas had appeared in his sight.

The leader is a man with long black hair, a stern face but his eyes closed tightly, wearing a light purple robe. There is no doubt that he is the third generation Mizukage of Kirigakure Village at this time!

And behind him, there were two ninjas.

Although it was the first time for Toneri to meet these two people, he could still call out their names.

That tall, strong, and even fat-looking man should be named Watermelon Mountain Puffer Demon. What he carries on his back is the great sword Samehada, one of the seven most famous ninja swords in Kirigakure Village!

The other one's body shape is almost completely opposite to his. He looks very slender and wears a white mask on his face. He looks like he is most likely an ANBU of Kirigakure Village, but the thing that allows Toneri to identify him is

Because he was holding a long and slender weapon that looked like a knife and a needle in his hand.

Long knife and needle!

Then this person's name is Kushimaru Kuriraki, and like the Watermelon Mountain Fugu Oni, he is also a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure Village.

The births of these two people were not very good, but because they were appreciated by the Third Mizukage, they stood out from the earliest batch of blood mist policies, and now they have become the right-hand men of the Third Mizukage.

They are also loyal supporters of the Third Mizukage faction.

Seeing the three people arriving, Toneri slowly stood up.

The figure flashed and flew away into the distance.

Although Mizuki Mizukage kept his eyes closed, his perception was very clear. After frowning for a moment, he led the two of them and chased Toneri.

Under his light purple robe, a hand hidden in the cuff was holding a piece of paper.

This is what he found on his desk when he arrived at his office this morning.

Since the desk of a village Kage was casually visited, the Third Mizukage was of course very angry. He thought it was the work of the Oniden clan or some Kirigakure ninjas who couldn't stand his actions, but when he saw this

However, he did not make any announcement about what was written on the note. Instead, he found the person as soon as possible according to the description on the note.

Before they even had time to ask anything, the opponent immediately retreated, causing the Third Mizukage to only hold his breath and chase all the way.

However, Shiren's running time was not long. After reaching a mountainous area, he stopped.

At the lakeside, the ninjas of Kirigakure Village were too strong, and he was afraid that his small body would not be able to stop them.

Turning his head, he looked at the Third Mizukage, whose eyes were still closed, and the Suikoyama Fugu Oni ​​and Kuritari Kushimaru who stood behind him and kept vigilant.

"Who are you?!" the third generation Mizukage said solemnly.

Hearing his question, Toneri took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, calming down his heart that was beating a little too fast, not sure whether it was because of running or worry.

"I have made my identity clear to you."

Hearing this, the Third Mizukage frowned again. He was a little unsure of Toneri's words, but looking at his determined look, he had a little idea in his mind.

In his sleeves, his fingers exerted slight force, and the note turned into powder and slipped from his fingertips.

"He asked you to come?"

"That's right."

"Is this the exchange he's talking about?"

"yes."

"Do one thing for me."

"as you wish."

The two of them were talking incomprehensibly, and Xiguashan Fugugui and Kuritari Kushimaru on the side looked like they didn't understand.

After saying these words, they fell into silence, leaving only the "swish" sound of the leaves.

About fifteen minutes later, five figures appeared again from a distance. Judging from their clothes and attire, it could be seen that their identities were the same as those of the Watermelon Mountain Fugu Demon himself, Kuriraki Kushimaru, and they were members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

member.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen founded by Onito Gengetsu, from a professional point of view, obey the Mizukage's orders and are directly under the Mizukage.

But unfortunately, this kind of loyalty only lasted for one generation. After the death of Kiden Gengetsu, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were attracted by various forces in Kirigakure Village.

They are now only nominally subordinates of the Third Mizukage, but in many cases, they may not be able to be commanded.

The ones arriving one after another are the user of Broken Sword and Beheading Sword, Juuzang Loquat.

The user of the blunt knife and pocket cutter is the one who uses grass and wild bait.

The user of Explosive Sword and Spray is Mu Li Jinpachi.

The user of Thunder Fang is Black Hoe Thunder Fang.

And the last wielder of the double sword, Kudu, Oniden Senken.

In addition, Suikoyama Fugu Oni, the user of the broadsword and Samehada who first appeared with the Third Mizukage, and Kushimaru Kuriraki, the user of the long sword and stitching needle.

Seven Ninja Swordsmen!

Even if the Kingdom of Water is closed to the outside world, even if the Kingdom of Water is located in a remote location, it still has a prestigious group in the ninja world, fully present in front of Toneri.

"The Third Mizukage-sama!"

Seeing the Third Mizukage who summoned them here, the five of them still had basic etiquette and respect.

No matter how disputes arise over the rights of Kirigakure Village, they are only internal issues and will not be brought to light and fought openly.

After the five people knelt down on one knee to salute, they stood up directly under the leadership of the Third Mizukage without the consent of the Third Mizukage.

At the same time, Oni Deng Qianren stepped forward and asked: "Lord Mizukage, I wonder what the mission is for summoning us here?"

Kito Sengen, a genius ninja from the Kito clan whom Toneri fought against during the Chunin Examination of the Land of Rain, has now inherited the twin swords.

Although his age is relatively young among the current seven, his status may be the highest.

First, because of his status as a member of the Ghost Light Clan. According to tradition, there must be one person among the seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Ghost Light Clan in each round, and he must be the leader of the seven.

Because the Oni clan holds the scrolls of seven ninja swords in their hands!

Moreover, although Oniden Sengen inherited the twin swords and the two swords, the use methods and weaknesses of the other six ninja swords are all familiar to him.

Even the oldest among the seven people at this time, the user of the dull knife Kabutori, Tongcao Yaito, who had even served as the instructor of the Demon Light Sengan team, did not have a higher status than him.

The Ghost Light Sengan is a normal phenomenon in Konoha, but in a hidden village like Kirigakure that attaches great importance to tradition, it is an overstep.

How can any subordinate ask the leader what to do?

However, the Third Mizukage didn't seem to hear his words, but slowly opened his tightly closed eyes.

Only Shiren saw the flash of red light in his eyes.

Seeing this red light, many of Shiren's suspicions were confirmed, and he became more confident in his plan this time.

The Third Mizukage is definitely related to Uchiha Madara. Either he was controlled or he cooperated with Uchiha Madara.

This can be guessed from the last time Uchiha Madara calmly controlled the Three-Tails to appear inside the Kingdom of Thunder, and was confirmed by the flash of scarlet in his eyes just now.

The note written by Toneri to the Third Kazekage contained the short words "Uchiha Madara".

Therefore, only the two of them could understand their previous exchanges.

The Sandaime Mizukage and Toneri opened their eyes and looked at each other.

The next second, the two of them acted almost simultaneously.

The Third Mizukage turned around to face the Oni Tou Sengen, who was carrying the twin swords "Funa" on his back. He stretched out his hands wrapped in rich water-attribute chakra, and immediately imprisoned the Oni Tou Sengen.

After reacting, Chiden's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately wanted to use the water transformation technique to escape, but found that the hands of the third Mizukage were still holding him tightly.

He tensed his arms and used a little force to throw the restrained Ghost Light Chirenren into the air, who did not yet understand the situation. At the same time, Toneri, who poured the thunder attribute chakra into the round dance blade, flew through the air.

A flash of lightning flashed across, water and blood splashed everywhere.

Chiren Kito, who was supposed to be the favored son of heaven, relied on his members of the Kito clan and claimed to be the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, but his body was separated.

Until his death, he never understood why he died so suddenly and without any warning.

"Sandai..." He slowly opened his mouth, but no sound came out. What he wanted to say could only be read from the shape of his lips.

His eyes were wide open, with a dead look on his face.

snap——

Toneri slowly landed next to Kiden Senba's body, returned his round dance blade to his waist, and took out the twin swords and platinum that were still behind him and wrapped in bandages at this moment.
To be continued...