After subduing Zabuza, Naruto asked with some curiosity, "Zabuza, what happened in your Hidden Mist Village?"
Zabuza, who had just finished checking his injuries, heard Naruto's question, and his expression immediately turned serious. He then recounted what he knew.
The situation wasn't complicated. The Fourth Mizukage suddenly informed the Hidden Mist Village that everything he had done previously was under genjutsu control, and he wished to resign from his position as Mizukage.
Upon hearing this news, many Kirigakure rogue ninja wandering in the Land of Water gathered, intending to return to the Village to investigate.
After all, these rogue ninja were also Kirigakure, and they became rogue ninja purely because they couldn't agree with the Mizukage's tyranny.
Just as the Fourth Mizukage was holding his resignation ceremony, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, suddenly went berserk, directly entering his Tailed Beast transformation.
Although this rampage only lasted for about ten minutes, many people still died or were injured. Biwa Jūzō died trying to save his former comrade, using the kubikiribōchō to cut a Tailed Beast Ball.
After this incident, everyone knew that Yagura's genjutsu had not been completely dispelled. Therefore, the high-ranking officials of the Hidden Mist Village temporarily sealed him using sealing jutsu.
After hearing the full story, Naruto could guess what was going on.
It was likely because Minato Namikaze had severely injured Obito back then, which weakened the genjutsu placed on Yagura. From time to time, the genjutsu would fail or go out of control.
It was also because Zetsu informed Obito about this, which caused Obito to rush towards the Land of Water, intending to reinforce the genjutsu and regain control of Yagura.
Obito's persistent control over the Three-Tails and Yagura, using Yagura to strike at the entire Hidden Mist Village, actually made sense.
After all, in his memory, Rin had been killed by Kirigakure.
"If that's the case, why didn't you stay in the Hidden Mist Village? Why did you run away?" Naruto asked Zabuza with some curiosity.
Upon hearing this, Zabuza's eyes showed a hint of killing intent.
"Because I didn't agree to just lock Yagura up; I wanted to kill him!"
"But those old fogeys in the Hidden Mist Village believe that the Three-Tails Jinchuriki is a very important fighting force for Kirigakure, so they can't lay a hand on him!"
At this point, Zabuza took a deep breath and continued, "I have a feeling that if we don't take this opportunity to eliminate Yagura, it will cause even greater trouble and destruction for the Hidden Mist Village!"
"So, I took advantage of the lack of attention to try and assassinate Yagura, but unfortunately, I failed and was stopped by that bastard Kisame!"
"Left with no choice, I had to temporarily flee the Land of Water!"
Seeing Zabuza's somewhat unwilling expression, Naruto paused for a few seconds, then patted his shoulder and said, "Zabuza, are you interested in becoming the Mizukage?"
Zabuza: ?????
"Is the scope of our conversation really that broad?" Zabuza muttered inwardly.
Although he didn't know why Naruto would ask such a question, he still replied, "Of course I want to. I want to change the Hidden Mist Village!"
As he spoke, Zabuza also looked at Haku, who was beside him.
In truth, Zabuza's true nature was quite gentle.
The reason he killed all his classmates during the exam back then was also to abolish that bloody assessment system.
In the end, Zabuza did succeed, as his actions led to the Hidden Mist Village's high-ranking officials collectively opposing the continued implementation of such a bloody assessment system.
But even so, Kirigakure still hadn't shed its 'Bloody Mist' title. This gave Zabuza a new idea: to solve the root cause of the Bloody Mist, which was the Fourth Mizukage. Thus, he became a rogue ninja.
Naruto looked at Zabuza's expression, knowing that he genuinely wanted to become the Mizukage.
Just then, Lelouch's voice once again echoed in Naruto's mind.
"Naruto, help him become the Mizukage. This place will become the source of a revolution!"
"The Land of Water is overseas and consists of islands. It's the best initial development area! And now the entire Land of Water is in turmoil, making it easier to control!"
Actually, the reason Naruto paused earlier was because Lelouch had told him to ask Zabuza if he wanted to be the Mizukage.
And only now did Naruto understand the full meaning of making Zabuza the Mizukage.
However, the truth was as Lelouch said: the Land of Water was indeed a good place.
It was surrounded by sea on all sides, so even if the four countries united to attack the Land of Water, the defensive advantage would be very significant.
"Zabuza, how about I help you become the Mizukage?" Naruto said with a smile.
"Don't joke around. Becoming the Mizukage isn't that easy. Just those old fogeys in the Hidden Mist Village are difficult to deal with!"
"Even if you deal with the Council of Elders, you still have to ask for permission from the Water Country Daimyo!"
Naruto heard this, waved his hand, and said, "Those are easy to handle. The Council of Elders are just a bunch of old fogeys; just get rid of them!"
"As for the Water Country Daimyo..." Naruto didn't speak but instead drew a hand across his neck.
Upon seeing this, Zabuza's eyes nearly popped out.
"You... you're too crazy! That's the Water Country Daimyo! Do you know what it means to lay a hand on him?"
Naruto shrugged and said, "Anyway, your Land of Water has been isolated for so long. What's the big deal if a Daimyo dies?"
"Don't worry, I'll make you the Mizukage as a hero. As for the Daimyo, I'll take over. Since you're my subordinate, you being the Mizukage and me being the Daimyo is very reasonable."
Zabuza really wanted to shout, "That's reasonable my ass!"
But... seeing Naruto's serious expression, he knew that this guy really wanted to kill the Daimyo and replace him.
Zabuza felt that he was already crazy enough, after all, he was the person who killed all his classmates to change a rule...
But compared to Naruto, who was setting his sights on the Daimyo, he was far from it.
"If that's the case... then I'll go crazy with you!"
"By the way... you still haven't told me your name?" Zabuza asked Naruto curiously.
"Me? My name is Uzumaki Mei Zheren. You can just call me Boss Mei Zheren!"
Naruto still didn't reveal his true identity. After all, the task ahead was massive, so it was better to hide his identity.
If he failed, it would be Uzumaki Mei Zheren who failed, not Uzumaki Naruto!
What does Mei Zheren causing trouble in the Land of Water have to do with me, Naruto?
Is this reasonable? This is very reasonable...
And so, Naruto, along with Zabuza and Haku, embarked on the ship of destiny!