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Seeing the person standing opposite, it was actually Suigetsu Hozuki.
Uchiha Shi instantly narrowed his eyes.
It wasn't because of the immeasurable combat power of the other side, but simply because he was Suigetsu Hozuki's brother, it was clear that
any jutsu Suigetsu Hozuki knew, he would also know, and some jutsu that Suigetsu didn't know, he might still possess.
Water Transformation Technique, Great Water Arm Technique, Water Gun Technique, Shielded Hat, even the Second Mizukage's Oil Transformation, Steam Danger Explosive Danger, Mirage Technique, Summoning: Giant Clam, Illusion: Steam Tower.
Moreover, this period was different from the future Fourth Shinobi World War.
The Seven Shinobi Swordsmen of the Mist were fully assembled.
This meant that this guy could even summon all seven Ninja Blades, making his offensive, defensive, and endurance capabilities almost perfect, and he could even activate a powerful form, making him a well-rounded warrior.
Although he didn't look much older, his tactical system was already well-formed, and his paper strength alone already possessed the power of a Kage.
He truly lived up to the name 'prodigy.'
But was this the key reason for Uchiha Shi's wariness?
Clearly not.
He had dared to face Kakuzu even when he appeared before him.
Now, it was just an enhanced version of Suigetsu, and he wasn't afraid at all.
What made him realize something was off was the other party's current identity.
Why was Suigetsu Hozuki a Chaser Ninja?
The Village Hidden in the Mist was a village with extremely strict governance, with every position having strict duties and hierarchical divisions.
Chaser Ninjas were responsible for completing the Mizukage's tasks and hunting down the various rogue ninjas who had fled due to the village's high-pressure policies.
They were directly subordinate to the Mizukage, with the principle of leaving no survivors and not accepting prisoners from enemy villages, executing absolute extermination orders.
The intelligence that Suigetsu Hozuki was a Chaser Ninja contradicted Uchiha Shi's past speculations.
From the original plot, Madara's plans, Kakashi's future purge and control of the Hidden Mist, and Zabuza's will and the Hidden Mist's evaluation of him, it could be inferred that a major event had occurred in the Hidden Mist.
To summarize, three points could be derived:
1. The higher-ups in the Hidden Mist during this period were likely in league with the elderly Uchiha Madara, or directly controlled by Madara, which is why Madara could easily manipulate the Hidden Mist members to implant the Three-Tails into Rin's body in the future.
2. Yagura of the Kiramei Clan becoming one of the four perfect Jinchuriki in the Shinobi World proved that he had a pure heart, and his ascension to the position of the Fourth Mizukage was widely accepted.
3. When Yagura was controlled by Kakashi and restarted the Blood Mist Policy, 'Demon Man' Momochi Zabuza, who had followed Yagura in overthrowing the old system, noticed the anomaly and led his former comrades in a coup against his loyal lord.
Considering that the original Suigetsu Hozuki did not wear a rogue ninja headband and had no village affiliation, he was clearly sent out of the village in advance, when Suigetsu Hozuki drew the Decapitating Carving Knife, his words showed respect for Zabuza, and he mentioned 'my brother died while pursuing his dream.'
It could almost be confirmed that
'Monster Man' Momochi Zabuza assassinated the Fourth Mizukage, who restarted the Blood Mist Policy, and his supporter, was the Hidden Mist prodigy, the inheritor of the Dual Blades: Hyougoku, Suigetsu Hozuki, who was willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good!
At the same time, he was also one of the most loyal subordinates and comrades of Yagura of the Kiramei Clan, just like Zabuza.
But such a person, now appeared here, as a Chaser Ninja, interrogating Terumi Mei about Yagura's whereabouts.
This proved that at this moment, he was not a comrade of Yagura of the Kiramei Clan.
Uchiha Shi, who was always cautious, instantly realized that
at this moment, he might already be standing at a critical point that would determine the future direction of a major power in this world.
Whether Suigetsu Hozuki was on the side of the Third Mizukage or Yagura of the Kiramei Clan
was likely the key factor in the two coups in the Hidden Mist.
This realization made Uchiha Shi, who was usually reluctant to change major plot points, feel a heavy weight in his heart.
Saving Uchiha Shi and Uchiha Seiichiro, saving these minor characters, to be honest, had a limited impact on the original plot.
Uchiha Shi didn't feel too much pressure.
But now, the situation had changed.
The major plot of the Hidden Mist involved the elderly Uchiha Madara's plans, the future direction of the Hidden Mist, whether the Blood Mist Coup could be initiated, and the impending Third Shinobi World War, and how the Hidden Mist, which currently had strong war potential, would ultimately decide.
The key to all this, was that Terumi Mei had accompanied him here!
She could have left immediately after receiving the information.
But now, to open a path for him to save Hidan, she had encountered Suigetsu Hozuki, who was still under the Third Mizukage's command.
The Third Mizukage's decision to send Chaser Ninjas to find Yagura made his intentions clear.
The Chaser Ninjas' principle was to kill!
They were ruthless, cold-blooded, and emotionless tools, the epitome of this force.
The conflict between the two factions was like oil and water, waiting for a spark to ignite the flames of the coup.
This dark and turbulent era, hidden beneath the surface stability of the Hidden Mist, had already begun!
At this moment, standing in the center of the hall, on a crimson carpet like blood, on this new road leading to an unpredictable future, it felt as though he was standing at a fork in the road, one path leading to a throne drenched in blood and corpses.
The other, leading to the nearly perfect ending of the original plot.
Uchiha Shi's body trembled slightly.
He couldn't describe this feeling, a mix of excitement and fear, his heart pounding, a surge of blood from his toes to his scalp, his body's instinctive reaction had him ready for battle.
His right fingertips turned pitch black, his left hand reaching for the ninja tools on his waist, with a flick, four shurikens were already held between his fingers.
He slowly raised his head, looking at the six people opposite, his eyes narrowing, his expression becoming increasingly serious.
At this moment, above him, the thick black clouds under the dome churned.
Cold raindrops began to fall.
Faster and faster, more and more urgently.
A rainstorm began inside the castle's hall.
Uchiha Shi frowned, raising his hand, looking at his right fingertips.
"Is this... Water Release: Cutting Rain?"
The rain falling on the hardened Earth Release: Earth Spear's skin actually weakened the almost invincible hardening ability.
To restore the Earth Spear's original capabilities, he would need to use at least three times the original chakra, and even then, the rain would continue to weaken it.
Water Release: Cutting Rain, a secret technique unique to the Hidden Mist, capable of weakening all ninjutsu and chakra except for Water Release, even Naruto's Rasengan would be ineffective under this technique.
"This is troublesome."
"It seems they observed my battle on the city wall and gathered intelligence..."
"But at least, I can't let Terumi Mei die here."
Uchiha Shi took a deep breath, giving up on continuing to activate Earth Release: Earth Spear, and drew his ninja sword with his right hand, his eyes suddenly glowing with a pair of crimson Sharingan.
The two tomoe circled the black pupil, quietly observing the situation on the field.
At this moment, Suigetsu Hozuki also noticed Uchiha Shi's battle stance and gave him a cold glance.
His purple eyes glowed with a cold, indifferent killing intent.
"Oh? Another Uchiha?"
He turned his head, looking at Terumi Mei, who was nervously clenching her fingers, and asked coldly:
"Terumi Mei,"
"Have you fallen so low that you need to contact ninjas from other villages to support your rebellion?"
The war line is about to begin, the plot of the邪神教is about to end, and soon the story of the Hidden Mist's background will be interspersed in the Hell Valley storyline, leading to the Third Shinobi World War plot.
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