Naruto: Immortal Spirit

Only Kiritani Shun seemed to understand what Goju Yagura was thinking, but he didn't seem to understand it very well either.

Everyone has his limitations and can only understand things within the scope of his understanding. He only knows that everything Mizukage does will bring a new change to Kirigakure.

As Goju Yagura's assistant, it seems that he should make his leader feel that he can understand what he is doing and thinking.

But it seems that someone's will hidden in the complicated situation and complicated affairs is not so easy to detect, even if he is Mizukage, even if someone can get a glimpse of it.

But for most people, it is still difficult to see the whole picture.

"Taking action on the interests of the upper-class families is like taking away their lives, and changing the ideas of the lower-class civilians is like digging up their ancestral graves. Yagura, you have a good idea, and you have the courage to make a desperate move, but what you don't understand is that the ideas of the lower-class are often the same as those of the upper-class. source of benefit.”

"People like you who see through this relationship and try to change it..."

"It's the common enemy of both sides..."

The mansion of Elder Yuanshi, who has assisted several generations of Mizukage, is located in the center of Kirigakure Village, almost adjacent to the Mizukage Building. However, during this period, the door has always been locked, and Yuanshi is staying behind closed doors.

All visits from the extended family were turned away, and even Mizukage's summons was avoided due to illness. For such a high-ranking old man, he may not be able to do whatever he wants, but he can definitely do it. If you don't do anything, you won't do anything.

But at this moment, Master Yuan, who was sitting on his knees in the attic of the pavilion with a solemn gaze, could not see any trace of illness at all, and just sighed slightly.

The future was too hazy for people at that time. Maybe those who knew the outcome could only imagine it, but at this moment, it was extremely confusing.

He knew that Goju Yagura's idea was right. Kirigakure needed to change, and a top-down reform was needed. However, no one could guarantee that the result of this change would be good, but it would definitely bring the consequences that would accompany the change. Blood and fire.

Most of the people in high positions are the elderly, and the elderly often do not have the ambition to make progress, and most of all they disdain the so-called 'change'. They only seek stability.

because……

they are dying...

It’s a simple, even dismissive reason, but it’s a fact.

The worries about Kirigakure and the hidden hostility to change put the elder Kirigakure, who was even several years older than Sarutobi Hiruzen, into a conflict.

Perhaps the only option before him was not to hinder or help.

Perhaps the biggest difference from Hiruzen Sarutobi is that Kirigakure's Yuanshi has a little more self-awareness to retreat bravely.

"Forget it, the future of the village... should be left to the young people to take control of..."

He slowly closed his eyes and leaned lightly on the sofa. The wrinkles in Master Yuan's brow seemed to be loosened only at this time.

There are many waves on the sea, stirring the hearts of everyone in Kirigakure. No one knows where this giant ship on an isolated island in the sea will sail...

……

"Is there no news these days?"

"Yes……"

In a small courtyard in Kirigakure Village, where Kato Oo and his party settled, the three of them stood in front of Kato Oo, feeling a little depressed.

For the Terumi family, one of the three major families, such a villa is nothing, and Kato Ou accepted their kindness.

Although it seems difficult to do anything unusual under the eyes of others, it will also make the other person feel at ease.

A faint blue light flashed in his eyes, and he smiled softly at the guards arranged by the Terumi family in the distance. The two guards seemed to have woken up from a dream, and they also nodded to Kato Ou, without noticing at all. abnormal.

"How is this going?"

Orochimaru's mission scroll has stated that as long as they enter Kirigakure Village and use a special contact code, the spies hidden in Kirigakure will naturally contact him and hand over the information scroll to him.

However, a full three days have passed, and there is still no news about the spy. He has even sent three imps out. The three of them have appeared in almost every busy place. If the spy exists, he will definitely see it. a special mark on them.

"Is it possible that this person has been dug out by Kirigakure?"

Frowning slightly, Kato Oo still had no clue. Kirigakure was not without experts, and some of his methods should not be too ostentatious.

"Xiyan, come out with me..."

Iruka was a little downcast, as if he had not played any role, and Itachi also frowned slightly and thought about whether he had made any omissions.

"Yes……"

Walking out of the small courtyard, Kato Ou walked at a leisurely pace. The guards of the Terumi family who followed them were as silent as sculptures. They just followed them as their nominal 'bodyguards'.

Kirigakure Village does not look as prosperous as Konoha, and there are not too many pedestrians in the village. Kato Ou and Uzuki Xiyan seem to be walking around casually, just like tourists, visiting Kirigakure Village.

"The Kingdom of Water looks like an island country, with a small area, but it relies on the sea and does not rely on farming as the main method. The effective utilization rate of the soil has been improved. The entire Kirigakure Village is almost the same size as Konoha."

The geographical environment of the Kingdom of Water makes it impossible for it to form multiple economic centers like the Kingdom of Fire. It can only use Kyoto and Kirigakure as two key areas to radiate the entire Kingdom of Water.

Therefore, even though the Kingdom of Water is quite a small country with few people compared to the Kingdom of Fire, the country's main political and economic activities are concentrated in two places, which makes Kirigakure's population not much smaller than that of Konoha.

"Xiyan, you should have roughly figured out Kirigakure's situation in the past few days..."

"Is there anything suspicious?"

Kato O's voice was not loud, but it was not directly transmitted to Uozuki Xiyan, but the guards behind him seemed to turn a deaf ear.

Mao Yue Xiyan glanced slightly at the guards behind her. Although she was used to it, it still made her feel that discussing such a matter under the nose of the enemy was a little too arrogant.

"There are some places that are quite tightly guarded and no one is allowed to get close... But we were only focused on finding people so we didn't explore anymore..."

"These places must have some secrets of Kirigakure... If we can destroy them, we will definitely hit Kirigakure hard!"

There was a bit of excitement on Uzuki Xiyan's face, as if she was close to achieving great success. Kato Oo twitched the corners of his mouth and couldn't help but knock her forehead.

"It's okay. When the matter is over, I will leave you alone in Kirigakure. Then you can do whatever you want..."

"..."

"Teacher Xu..., can you bear to abandon a young and innocent girl?"

Uzuki Xiyan pursed her lips, her face full of "deliberate" sadness. Kato Ou ignored it and smiled softly.

"Don't worry, I can do this kind of thing..."

"..."

"Ok?"

While chatting with Uozuki Xiyan, Kato Oo kept walking and focused on maximizing his perception.

The Konoha ninja stayed in the Kirigakure Village as a spy, and he must have some hatred for Kirigakure in his mind. But the moment he received the information fed back by his sensory ability, he discovered a strange phenomenon.

Many people here seem to harbor some malice in their hearts, and this malice is vaguely pointed at one place - the Water Shadow Building...

"Things seem to be getting interesting..."

Kato Oo's eyes flickered slightly, and his eyes couldn't help but fall on a secret corner, where there was a young ninja hiding in it, and the hatred in his eyes was not even concealed at all...

As if aware of Kato Oo's undisguised gaze, the young ninja frowned, glanced at Kato Oo, and disappeared in an instant.

"Very strong... not far behind Terumi Mei..."

Kato Oo thought for a moment, and he saw something familiar in the young ninja.

"Have you found a new owner so soon..."

"The beheading sword..."