"I'm in."

After knocking on the door and not getting permission, Juuzang walked into the office on his own from the outside.

Yagura, who was sitting at his desk and working, had not yet spoken, but the Jounin Ao who was beside him was already staring at Juzo with dissatisfaction.

"Hey, this is the sacred place where Mizukage-sama works. It's not a vegetable market. It's not advisable for you to come wherever you want."

As the oldest Jonin in Kirigakure Village and the current Mizukage's right-hand man, Ao taught Juuzou a lesson about his rude behavior without any hesitation.

"But, I came here after receiving an order."

Juuzang laughed and said, completely not listening to Qing's lesson.

Just as Qing was about to continue speaking, Yagura interrupted Qing, shook his head, and put down his work.

"Forget it, Qing, this guy's character is like this, it's not a big deal."

As long as he can contribute to Kirigakure Village and have a little bit of personality, it should be regarded as a unique sign of a strong person.

After all, Juuzou is one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of Kirigakure Village. As a Jonin, he can be regarded as the elder of Kirigakure Village.

"Thank you so much for your magnanimity, Mizukage-sama. So, what do you want from me? I'm about to lead the team on the next mission."

Juuzang asked with a smile.

Currently, he is in a genin team and serves as a guide to the jounin.

The difference is that the members of this genin team are not ordinary guys.

She has corpse veins, ice escape, and a little girl whose strength is even more unfathomable, maybe much stronger than herself.

I really don't know where such a monster came from.

Because there are no detailed records at all in the genin database of Kirigakure Village.

After listening to Juzo's question, Yagura picked up the pen and clicked on the table twice before speaking slowly: "There is no rush to perform the mission. Regarding the member of your team, Mahiru Kazuhime, I want to make her independent."

, in other words, I will find another genin to join your team."

Hearing Yagura's words, Juuzang was slightly startled.

Mahiru Kazuhime is the most monster in his genin team.

Although he is not a blood-successor-limited ninja, he possesses powerful physical skills that are even more powerful than those of the Kaguya clan. He is also proficient in fire and water escape techniques, and can also use extremely rare auditory illusions.

There was so much chakra that Juuzang was a little doubtful about life.

Compared to the dried persimmon Kisame who had left Kirigakure, he might even have more.

Juuzou didn't know where Yagura got such a genin.

All I know is that he was suddenly placed in the ninja school by Yagura, and he started attending the fourth grade. After that, he graduated from school normally like other students.

According to expectations, it is very likely that I will be directly promoted to Chunin this year.

As a result, Yagura now demands that the other party be independent from his team?

This made Juzo very confused.

"Well, can I ask why? Mizukage-sama?"

Juuzang asked curiously.

Yagura thought for a moment and said: "It doesn't matter if I tell you this. Mahiru Kazuhime is a pseudonym. Her real name is Chiba Kazuhime. She is the daughter of Chiba Shiraishi, the military leader of the Demon Country, and Uchiha Ruri.

Daughter, according to the agreement, the other party can leave Kirigakure."

Juuzang suddenly realized.

As a veteran, he was also involved in Kirigakure's secret alliance with the Kingdom of Demons.

I just didn't expect that the other party had such a profound background.

In this way, the other party is still a ninja who has inherited the Sharingan blood inheritance limit of the Uchiha clan.

If this is the case, the strength shown by the opponent now is probably far from its limit.

"Please keep the identity of Chiba Kazuhime a secret. Currently, there are no more than ten people in Kirigakure Village who know about it, including you. Her files in the ninja school will also be completely deleted."

"That's it, I understand."

"Well, it would be great if you can understand. Regarding the genin added to your team in place of Chiba Kazuhime, his name is Kito Suigetsu. He is Man Yue's younger brother, a member of the Kito clan, and an outstanding graduate of the school.

.”

Yagura said.

"It's that kid, I have an impression."

Juuzang clicked his tongue.

Gui Deng Shui Yue is an arrogant kid who covets his beheading sword.

This time it falls into his hands, so he needs to be 'trained' well.

It's not good for a genin to be so arrogant.

"Besides this, there is another thing."

Yagura took out a document from the drawer.

Juuzang walked over and took the document from Yagura's hand.

It is an application form.

After seeing the content above, Juuzang's eyes widened.

Yagura smiled and said: "As you can see, this is a challenge application. Zabuza Zabuza, the jounin in the village, wants to challenge you to a fair duel to decide who owns the beheading sword. Juuzang, what do you mean?

How about it? Agree or refuse?"

The owners of the seven ninja swords in Kirigakure Village are not fixed.

In the past, due to the system, the Seven Ninja Swords were often transferred to different ninjas.

But after Yagura came to power, the control of the Seven Ninja Swords became stricter.

Although the challenge system has not changed, with the winner holding the Ninja Sword, in order to be more fair and just, the replacement battle of the Seven Ninja Swords will be made by the Mizukage to make official arrangements and host the competition.

"Of course I don't have any objections. It's just a lesson to the juniors who don't know how to be generous now, and let them know how scary their seniors are."

Juuzang laughed maliciously, showing his sharp teeth without any fear in his eyes.

The beheading sword was taken from the previous sword owner. Now that someone is challenging him, he has no reason to be timid.

This Kirigakure jounin named Mochi Zabuza is commendable for his courage.

"It's fine if you don't have any objection. However, Zabuza Jonin is very strong, and I'm looking forward to the duel between you. The duel will take place in three days."

Regarding this matter, Yagura did not take sides.

Although Juuzang is the elder of the village, one day the decapitating sword in his hand will be taken away by others.

The alternation of old and new is a natural principle.

Just like his position as Mizukage, it will be transferred to the next generation of Mizukage sooner or later.

"Yes. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

"Well, go ahead and call Chiba Kazuhime over. It's time for her to leave Kirigakure Village. If you keep her here, I'm worried something might happen."

Juuzang nodded and walked out of the office.

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There are many things that the Kingdom of Ghosts has to deal with next.

It is necessary to submit a diplomatic letter to the Fire Country and send a mission to Konoha to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

Now that the rebel ninjas in the Kingdom of Oni have been "released" by Konoha, they can no longer act in the same pattern as rebel ninjas. In such a game, they must also act according to the rules.

The other thing is to sign an armistice and compensation agreement with Sunagakure Village in Kazami Castle in the Country of Wind.

The land one hundred and twenty miles north of Fengjian City belongs to the Kingdom of Ghosts.

He also obtained the right to garrison Fengjian Castle for thirteen years.

Therefore, the agreement does not require the Kingdom of Wind to make any compensation, as long as the past loans can be repaid in full and in full with interest.

The remaining things can be dealt with later and there is no rush.

In the office, Shiraishi was sitting on his chair and began to process documents related to negotiations with the Country of Fire and Konoha.

The main purpose of this visit to the Land of Fire and Konoha is to fulfill the contract.

After all, he asked the Fire Country and Konoha to remove their traitorous ninja identities, help the Oni Country gain an advantage at the Five Shadows Conference, and make the final deal to recover the legacy of the Konoha Uchiha clan.

Completed.

After completing these, the Kingdom of Demons will release Jiraiya and fulfill the promise.

To be honest, Jiraiya is not a big threat to him. Although the magic is very powerful, and the two immortals summoned from Mt. Myoboku seem to be very powerful, the activation time is slow, and the two immortals cannot leave Jiraiya's body.

, Shiraishi only felt that Jiraiya's sage mode was full of loopholes.
To be continued...