As early as when he killed the White Zetsu, Yagyu had decided to leave Kirigakure for a while.
The "Dancer of the Battlefield," Uchiha Madara, had targeted him and even made a move to ambush him.
Although Madara didn't succeed, Yagyu was a polite person, so he felt obligated to return the favor.
However, the Third Mizukage wanted to thoroughly investigate spies within Kirigakure, which was an order bound to offend people.
Especially since the relationship between the major ninja clans in Kirigakure and the village's high command wasn't particularly harmonious.
Without a super-powerhouse like Yagyu holding down the fort, the Third Mizukage wouldn't feel at ease.
Now that the Kaguya clan had voluntarily jumped out, Yagyu didn't mind using them to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.
Regarding the Kaguya clan, Yagyu had no qualms about taking action.
The other two major clans of Kirigakure, the Hozuki and Minazuki clans, had proactively shown goodwill towards him.
Minazuki Ao and Hozuki Mangetsu becoming Yagyu's subordinates was their way of showing goodwill.
The Kaguya clan, on the other hand, appeared extremely arrogant, completely disregarding Yagyu.
The brains of this clan were somewhat abnormal; most of the clan members were battle maniacs.
They were arrogant and cold, completely out of tune with civilian ninjas and even ninjas from other clans.
They were bloodthirsty and cruel, killing comrades or even clansmen without hesitation.
They were insubordinate, often treating orders from the village high command as wind passing the ears.
However, their strength was indeed formidable. Even without awakening the Shikotsumyaku (Dead Bone Pulse), they were terrifying.
After all, this was a clan composed of battle maniacs, so having fierce combat power was normal.
Because of the Kaguya clan's combat power and the sensitivity of relations with ninja clans, the village high command had always been very tolerant of them.
But this only fueled the Kaguya clan's arrogance, making them push boundaries more and more.
Just like this time.
While both the Minazuki and Hozuki clans chose to cooperate, the Kaguya clan jumped out to boycott the Mizukage's order.
But this time, they were destined to kick an iron plate.
Because Yagyu would use absolute power to crush all their pride.
Kaguya Clan Compound.
Several high-ranking members of the Kaguya clan were gathered together, grumbling with looks of disdain.
"The Third Mizukage is really getting old; he's becoming more and more useless."
"To issue such an absurd order... I think he should retire as soon as possible!"
"I heard the Third Mizukage intends to let Yagyu inherit the position of Mizukage. I heard that guy caused a huge scene in Konoha."
"Seeing is believing; such rumors are best just heard and dismissed."
"Exactly! With the might of our Kaguya clan, even Konoha is no match for us, let alone some greenhorn brat."
"These achievements must be exaggerated by the Third Mizukage. The brat probably just took a stroll around the entrance of Konoha."
"The trash of the Hozuki and Minazuki clans are truly useless, actually getting scared by such boring rumors."
"I heard they even sent genius disciples from their clans to build connections with that Yagyu. What an utter disgrace to us ninja clans."
"The Fourth Mizukage? That position should be inherited by our Kaguya clan!"
"That's right! When the Third Mizukage steps down, we will voice our opinion to the village high command."
"Will the high command agree?"
"They definitely will."
...
The idiots of the Kaguya clan were enthusiastically discussing the affairs of Kirigakure.
This bunch of clowns with bones for brains hadn't even obtained real intelligence on Yagyu, yet they had already started daydreaming about the Kaguya clan ruling Kirigakure.
"Clan Leader, the village high command has sent someone again!"
A Kaguya clansman arrived and reported loudly.
"Endless pestering? How troublesome!"
"Let's go!"
"Elders, let's show our resolve to the village high command!"
Clan Leader Kaguya Masara sneered repeatedly, calling the Kaguya elders to accompany him outside to let the high command feel the pressure from the Kaguya clan.
Outside the Kaguya Clan Compound.
Yagyu stood loosely at the entrance, yawning in boredom. His lazy expression suggested he was there for sightseeing.
"We've already said it, haven't we?"
"The members of the Kaguya clan will not accept inspection from the village."
"We will inspect our own clansmen; we don't need the village interfering."
"After all, even a high-ranking official turned out to be a spy. Who can guarantee the inspectors aren't spies themselves?"
"If a spy sneaks into the inspection team and uses the pretext of rooting out traitors to attack us, wouldn't we be wronged?"
Kaguya Masara swaggered out, speaking arrogantly to Yagyu.
"You are... the Kaguya Clan Leader—Kaguya Masara?"
Yagyu tilted his head, sizing up Kaguya Masara, and took out a crumpled cigarette.
A laser beam grazed it, and the heat ignited it.
"That's right!"
"You're Yagyu, the one who's been making a name for himself recently, right?"
"Hmph! The trash of the Hozuki and Minazuki clans may suck up to you, but we Kaguya are different from them."
Kaguya Masara sneered, looking at Yagyu provocatively.
"Ooh, scary!"
"The Kaguya clan... every single one of you acts like an idiot."
"Idiots with power are the most worrying kind."
Yagyu tossed the cigarette aside and showed the Kaguya clan what a true facial expression was. His naturally mocking and wretched expression made the Kaguya clan members furious.
"You have a death wish!"
Kaguya Masara shouted angrily, used the Body Flicker Technique to appear in front of Yagyu, and punched him unceremoniously in the chest.
Yagyu didn't dodge or evade, taking the punch head-on. Kaguya Masara's arm passed right through Yagyu's body, golden light flickering at the point of contact.
"Ooh, scary!"
"Such powerful speed! As expected of the Kaguya clan!"
"Clan Leader Kaguya, you've punched through my body!"
Yagyu spoke casually, looking at Kaguya Masara right in front of him with a mocking expression.
"What kind of ghostly ability is this? A real man fights head-on!"
Kaguya Masara was stunned, then shouted angrily.
"As you wish. Head-on!"
Yagyu nodded calmly and raised his hand for a slap.