Naruto: People are in Konoha, the system arrived 20 years earlier Chapter 138

What’s going on? Are there people stronger than the Tailed Beasts among those who came here?

He remembered not sensing the presence of such a guy back then.

The Third Mizukage fell into deep self-doubt.

This was the worst possible outcome, and he looked unwillingly at the sensory ninja who came to report.

“Are you sure? Was the Tailed Beast sealed by them?”

The other party looked a bit nervous, not entirely sure himself, stammering.

“I didn’t see any trace of the Tailed Beast, but I saw signs of intense battle.”

He recalled what he had just seen, his face filled with terror.

If he were in their shoes, facing a Tailed Beast, he would have died countless times over.

Yuan Shi, standing nearby, tapped the ground twice with his staff and spoke in a comforting tone, “Don’t rush, think carefully, is there any overlooked detail?”

He and the Third Mizukage shared the same thought: if the Tailed Beasts were controlled by Konoha, they would truly be losing both their wife and their army.

The sensory ninja shook his head. “There was nothing special. By the time I reached the vicinity of the scene, both the Tailed Beast and the Konoha ninjas were gone.”

The Third Mizukage frowned. “The Konoha ninjas also disappeared? Could it be that their main force was heavily wounded?”

Then he turned his gaze to Yuan Shi, wanting to hear his thoughts.

Should they go all out now, or wait for news here?

He had no face to make any other decisions now; releasing the Tailed Beasts was already his blunder.

Even if Kirigakure survived this invasion, his ultimate fate would be to resign due to responsibility.

After a long while, Yuan Shi sighed and spoke somewhat helplessly, “Let’s wait and see. Or perhaps this is a feint by them, trying to lure us out.”

Yuan Shi still held a conservative view.

Hearing Yuan Shi say this, the Third Mizukage suddenly became anxious.

“Elder, now might be our village’s only chance for a counterattack.”

“They just went through a fierce battle with the Tailed Beasts. I don’t believe they are unharmed, because if they were, they wouldn’t have retreated.”

“If we miss this good opportunity, once they regroup, we’ll truly be finished.”

By the end, the Third Mizukage’s voice gradually faded, as he saw Yuan Shi’s stern gaze.

It was as if he was saying, isn’t this situation caused by you?

“I understand.” The Third Mizakage lowered his head, his expression forlorn.

Once a person makes a wrong decision, the subsequent consequences are unimaginable.

His prestige had plummeted to its lowest point.

But he also felt very wronged. Given the situation back then, what else could he have done?

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were annihilated. Relying on him alone, even if he could hold back some Konoha ninjas, the other villagers would suffer.

If only a handful of Kirigakure villagers remained in the end, the village would exist in name only.

Yuan Shi walked over to the Third Mizukage. “I know you’re anxious, but don’t forget, many people in the village are also heavily injured.”

The Tailed Beasts didn’t only attack Konoha ninjas; many Kirigakure ninjas also suffered.

At this time, it was simply not suitable for another attack.

Their morale was already lower than the enemy’s, and if they forced a counterattack now, the result would be the complete annihilation of Kirigakure.

But the real reason Yuan Shi chose to hunker down was the unknown whereabouts of the two Tailed Beasts.

When the enemy’s intelligence was unknown, it was absolutely crucial not to act rashly.

Since the enemy might possess the power to seal Tailed Beasts, it meant they were not someone they could deal with at the moment.

“Go comfort the villagers first,” Yuan Shi said softly, then slowly walked out, leaning on his staff.

The Third Mizukage nodded slightly and stood up.

Regardless, he was still the Third Mizukage of Kirigakure, and he had his duties to perform.

He walked over to the sensory ninja and patted his shoulder.

“Continue to scout the outside situation. Once we’ve recuperated, we will take our revenge.”

The sensory ninja lowered his head in fear. “Yes, Mizukage-sama.”

“You may go.”

…

Thus, Kirigakure and Konoha spent a period of calm, healing their respective wounds.

And the news of the war in Kirigakure also reached Madara through the means of the ninja world’s top infiltrator, Black Zetsu.

Upon hearing the news, a look of surprise appeared on Madara’s face.

He hadn’t expected Konoha to point its first spear at the Land of Water, far across the ocean.

This disrupted some of his arrangements. He had originally intended to rely on the hidden pieces he left in Kirigakure to stir up trouble in this ninja world war.

But all of that was instantly ruined at this moment.

“So, what’s the situation of the battle there now?” Madara pondered for a moment, then slowly asked.

“Both sides are currently in a ceasefire, seemingly recuperating their strength, but there’s bad news.” As he spoke, Black Zetsu’s tone became much more serious.

“I must have told you many times, stop playing games with me, speak directly,” Madara’s cold voice came, his tone still as harsh and impersonal.

After a pause, Black Zetsu slowly said, “It seems the Three-Tails and Six-Tails have been taken by Konoha.”

What?

Hearing this news, Madara’s brows furrowed. This was indeed bad news.

This would affect his Eye of the Moon Plan.

When did Konoha’s attitude become so strong?

Now that Sarutobi Hiruzen was in charge, he had to admit, he did have some courage.

After thinking for a moment, Madara waved his hand. “Then let them keep them in Konoha for now; it won’t affect the overall situation.”

After a while, Madara touched his heart, feeling its increasingly weak beats.

It seemed time was almost up. Then he looked at Black Zetsu.

“Have you found that Hidan you mentioned before?”

Hearing Madara mention this person, Black Zetsu quickly nodded. “Found him, we found him within the Land of Earth.”

“In that case, arrange to meet him as soon as possible,” Madara said calmly.

He had to arrange everything while there was still plenty of time, otherwise, if something unexpected happened and Nagato couldn’t revive him with the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu as planned, everything would be in vain.

Hidan was actually one of his pawns, a piece he left in this world to monitor Nagato.

As for Black Zetsu, he had no combat ability and was not within Madara’s consideration, even though he was a product of his will.

Sometimes Madara felt annoyed about why his will’s product had such low power.

It didn’t fit his prestige at all.

On the other side, Black Zetsu, having received the order, a glint flashed in his eyes as he nodded and slowly sank into the ground.

Everything was finally about to begin.