"So this is the product of the Ultra-Ancient Civilization? It's truly unbelievable."
Mei Terumī looked at the technological products left behind by the Ultra-Ancient Civilization, her face filled with shock.
Yagura asked calmly: "Should we take these things back to Kirigakure?"
Yagyu shook his head:
"No, let's leave these things here for now! It's not yet time for this ruin of the Ultra-Ancient Civilization to be unearthed."
Ao pointed at Haido nearby and asked:
"Then what should we do with this guy?"
Yagyu wanted the products of the Ultra-Ancient Civilization, and Haido initially refused.
However, after a period of friendly and intimate communication, Haido finally chose to cooperate.
"Him? He's useless now. Get rid of him!"
Yagyu looked at Haido with an indifferent expression, waving his hand for Ao to dispose of him.
This guy was also a restless character. If Ao hadn't demonstrated the ability to search memories, he might have stubbornly resisted to the end.
Rather than keeping such an unstable hidden danger, it's better to deal with him early.
"What? You said you wouldn't kill me!"
Upon hearing this, Haido cried out agitatedly.
"That's right, I did say I wouldn't kill you."
"But the prerequisite was that you agreed to my terms and handed over all the Ultra-Ancient Civilization relics you possessed."
Yagyu glanced at Haido casually, speaking lazily.
Haido raged: "Didn't I hand everything over?"
Yagyu shook his head: "No, you refused then. When you finally agreed, the condition I offered was no longer that."
"You led me here, and I didn't allow anyone to search your memories. Fair trade, no deception to young or old."
While speaking, Yagyu raised his finger, and a golden light blossomed at his fingertip.
A laser shot out, instantly piercing Haido's head.
...
Kirigakure.
Yagyu returned here with his people and received the latest intelligence from the mainland.
Konoha, Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure—the Four Great Hidden Villages—finally reached a ceasefire agreement after several contacts.
To show their sincerity in stopping the war and creating peace, they decided to hold a joint Chunin Exam in Konoha Village.
"Joint Chunin Exam?"
"It's pretty much a joint military exercise!"
Yagyu curled his lip dismissively, a playful smile appearing on his face.
"It looks like the four Great Hidden Villages are joining forces."
"What should we do now?"
"Although Kirigakure is isolated overseas, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack."
"But if they join forces against us, it will still be a troublesome matter."
The Third Mizukage sighed softly.
"The reason we haven't expanded our territory is because of the limitations of your ability."
"The ability to be unbeatable is certainly powerful, but it's only you who is powerful."
"Your offensive power and defensive power are not very strong. Defending Kirigakure might be beyond your capabilities."
The Third Mizukage said with some concern.
When Yagyu trounced Konoha Village, he did not destroy and occupy Konoha.
The Third Mizukage believed that a large part of the reason was that Yagyu could not defend the place.
It's hard for others to kill him, but easy to destroy the village he protects.
He couldn't use his light-transformation skill to block attacks, could he?
Yagyu, once transformed into light, has near-zero defense.
"One should rub their eyes and look with fresh eyes after three days' separation!"
"Even the Ashura of the Ninja World, Uchiha Madara, died at my hands. Why does Lord Mizukage still see me with old eyes?"
Yagyu shook his head carelessly, looking relaxed.
Yagyu's rate of advancement was beyond the Third Mizukage's imagination.
"Then what do you intend to do?"
The Third Mizukage asked with curiosity.
"Since all four Great Hidden Villages are participating in the joint exam, why don't we allow Kirigakure's Genin to also go to Konoha to qualify as Chunin."
"A joint exam by four Great Hidden Villages is still a bit low-class. If it were the five Great Hidden Villages, the effect would be much better."
Yagyu spoke casually, a faint look of disappointment in his eyes.
He had expected a Four Kage Summit to be held, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be just a joint military exercise.
He just didn't know whether the Kage of the four Great Hidden Villages would attend during this joint military exercise.
The Third Mizukage pondered: "Having Kirigakure's Genin participate in the exam in Konoha Village? That's a good idea."
"Recently, our ninja forces have been fighting against Konoha's allied minor countries, and we have indeed discovered quite a few promising talents."
"Although many of them have already been promoted to Chunin, this is only known internally."
"We can just adjust their records and drop their rank back to Genin when the time comes."
The Third Mizukage chuckled sinisterly, speaking shamelessly.
The war between Kirigakure and Konoha's allies was low-intensity. This kind of war was most suitable for training troops.
Relying on this low-intensity war, Kirigakure not only eased its internal contradictions but also selected many excellent ninja.
"An army relies not on numbers, but on quality."
"This time going to Konoha, I plan to take only a few people with me."
Yagyu shook his head, rejecting the Third Mizukage's proposal.
The Third Mizukage shook his head, voicing his objection: "Human strength is finite. Even cannon fodder can deplete your strength. A ninja's stamina and chakra are ultimately limited."
Yagyu smiled: "I've already prepared for this. The Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails are fading, aren't they?"
The Third Mizukage sighed: "They are! They are both from the first generation of Jinchūriki, and are now old and frail."
The first Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, Mito Uzumaki, died long before the Third Great Ninja War erupted.
The Eight-Tails Jinchūriki has reached the second generation, and the Jinchūriki of the Seven-Tails, Five-Tails, and Four-Tails are the same.
The first generation of Tailed Beast Jinchūriki now only consists of the Jinchūriki of the One-Tail, Two-Tails, Three-Tails, and Six-Tails.
The Third Mizukage said: "Although the Three-Tails and Six-Tails are relatively docile Tailed Beasts, they are equally resistant to sealing."
"Because of the risk of Jinchūriki going berserk, both Jinchūriki live on the outskirts of the village."
"I visited them a few days ago, and they personally told me they couldn't hold on for many more years."
"They asked me to select the next Tailed Beast Jinchūriki soon, but unfortunately, I haven't decided yet."
Yagyu said calmly: "Since you haven't decided, then let me help you decide!"
"If the two Jinchūriki are ready, I can help complete the Tailed Beast transfer right now."
The Third Mizukage asked with curiosity: "You have already decided who the next Tailed Beast Jinchūriki will be?"
Yagyu nodded calmly: "That's right! A few of my subordinates and disciples are excellent candidates."
The Third Mizukage shook his head: "Although they are all outstanding, not everyone can become a Jinchūriki."
"The Tailed Beasts' power is very great and terrifying, and their resistance is not so easy to suppress."
Yagyu smiled: "The reason why being a Jinchūriki is difficult is that the Tailed Beast's power is too strong. That's correct, right?"
The Third Mizukage nodded: "Correct!"
Yagyu said calmly: "In that case, why not divide the Tailed Beasts?"