Chapter 51 Shadow Takes Charge, Waiting to Welcome My Victory (Ch 51)

In the world of ninja, news always spreads as fast as the wind.

Musashi killed the Fourth Mizukage Yagura who rebelled against the throne, proclaimed himself the new Mizukage of the Hidden Mist Village, and issued an ultimatum to the Daimyo of the Land of Water.

This news, which was beyond the understanding of most ninjas, was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing huge waves in the entire ninja world.

In taverns and ninja gathering places in various countries, people are discussing this topic enthusiastically.

“Have you heard? A new Mizukage has appeared in the Hidden Mist Village, and he actually wants the Daimyo to hand over power!” A short ninja from the Hidden Iwagakure Village said to the people around him with a beaming face.

“How is this possible? The daimyo and the ninja village jointly rule the country. This is a rule that was established hundreds of years ago. How can it be changed easily?” A ninja with a scar on his face responded with doubt.

“Who knows? But this new Mizukage is a really crazy guy.”

“Yeah, I guess he got mad because of being on the island, and developed some ambitions that he shouldn’t have, haha.”

“Yes, there are always crazy guys. Come, have a drink. After the holiday, we have to continue to fight those guys in Konoha.”

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Inside the residence of the Daimyo of the Land of Water, the atmosphere was so heavy that it seemed as if water could drip out.

The daimyo sat on a high seat with a sullen face. He held the wine glass in his hand so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

“Damn it! Damn it!”

“This Musashi is so bold! Does he think that by killing Yagura, he can do whatever he wants in the Land of Water?” The daimyo said gritting his teeth.

His advisers and generals knelt cautiously beside him, with their heads lowered, not daring to speak easily.

“Sir, we can’t just sit there and wait for death.” Finally, an aide spoke up bravely.

“Really? Then what good ideas do you have?” A glimmer of anticipation flashed in Daimyo’s eyes.

“This… may cause some damage to your reputation, Lord.” The aide spoke while kneeling, with some hesitation in his words.

“Why do you still care about your reputation at this time? Just tell me.” Daimyo said impatiently.

Even though he was cursing Musashi, he was actually scared to death when he heard that the other party would come to find him in seven days.

He only has some guards with strength around the level of jonin and elite jonin, and he can’t afford to let go of a guy who can kill a higher-ranking Kage.

According to the description of the minister who was sent on the mission, the other party killed the Fourth Mizukage Yagura in a single encounter, and ascended to the position of Mizukage entirely by force.

“Lord, you have contacted the daimyo of several other great countries. They are nobles of the same lineage as you, and they will definitely not allow ninjas to be so arrogant.”

“Currently, there is a problem with our country’s ninja village. We can only rely on the ninja villages of other countries to solve it.”

“It’s nothing more than paying some gold or silver as a reward. Our country is on an island, so it’s not easy for them to invade and occupy it.”

Daimyo listened, pondered for a long time, and a fierce look flashed in his eyes: “It is impossible to do it, so let’s do as you say.”

“Send someone to other daimyo to publish a letter for help in my name, and hire the strong men from their ninja villages to protect me. The reward will be huge. I want to let this Musashi know who is the real master of the Land of Water!”

Soon, as news spread one after another, under the urging of the daimyos of various countries, various ninja villages began to take action.

In the Hokage’s office in Konoha Village, the Third Hokage, Kuma Sarutobi, frowned as he looked at the letter in his hand.

“The employment request from the Daimyo of the Land of Water and the request from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire…it looks like things are going to be a little tricky this time.” The Hokage muttered to himself.

After the Konoha F4 passed the letter around, Danzo took the lead and said, “Huruzen, do we really have to listen to the Daimyo and send someone?”

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a while, then slowly said: “The Daimyo’s orders must be obeyed, and Musashi’s actions may indeed disrupt the balance of the ninja world.”

“The Mist Village ninja who cut off Minato’s arm in his previous report was this Musashi. We really can’t let this guy grow up unchecked.”

Danzo nodded upon hearing this, but Utane Koharu was hesitating.

“But who should we send? If Minato is not his match among the younger generation of ninjas, who should we send? Orochimaru?”

This question made the scene quiet down.

Yes, currently the strongest fighter in the village, apart from the third generation, is Minato.

Two of the three ninjas left, leaving only Orochimaru who was still secretly devoted to scientific research and was indifferent to even the Third Ninja World War.

(Orochimaru defected after he failed in the election for Hokage, which was when Minato became the Fourth Hokage)

If not for this, Konoha would not have been invaded by the Sand Ninja and the Rock Ninja in turn and would not have been forced to defend passively.

“Let Orochimaru take Ino-Shika-cho and some of the elite jonin. Minato’s hand has just been treated, so let him recuperate in the village.”

After hesitating for a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally spoke.

He had some understanding of his disciple. Orochimaru’s combat power was definitely at the level of Kage, and with his sharp mind, it would be difficult for him to defeat him even if he wanted to.

If Jiraiya’s disciple Minato was not so much better, he would have passed the position of the next Hokage to him.

However, Orochimaru has not accepted any missions for a long time since he secretly studied forbidden techniques, so this is a good opportunity to let him go out for a walk.

By the way, let’s see based on the other party’s performance whether the position of Hokage will be given to him or Minato.

At the same time, in the Hidden Mist Village, news of Musashi’s reforms and his plan to take action against the daimyo also caused an uproar in the village.

In the village square, a group of ninjas gathered together, talking.

“The Fifth Mizukage’s reforms sound good, but going against the Daimyo is too risky,” a young ninja said with some concern.

“What are you afraid of! This is much better than following the 4th Hokage who makes us kill each other like a machine. I think his reforms make sense. If we follow him, maybe we can make our Mist Village stronger!” another burly ninja responded loudly.

In Yuanshi’s residence, Musashi was being helped by his maid to dress neatly, while Yuanshi was standing beside him.

“Lord Musashi, we have received news. The Daimyo has already taken action, and the ninja villages in various countries have received his employment requests.”

“Now all the ninja villages in various countries may send people here, and we are under a lot of pressure.” Master Yuan said seriously.

“Why are you scared?” Musashi smiled and said, “I expected that they would not give up their power without a struggle. However, this is also a test for me. I will lead you to conquer the entire ninja world according to my ideas.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything.”

Master Yuan looked at Musashi’s confident face, and a feeling of admiration welled up in his heart: “You are right. If you want to be reborn, you must go through hardships. We will follow you and accomplish this hegemony together.”

Musashi just smiled and said nothing. He didn’t believe the words of the speculators at all. He wouldn’t trust anyone except himself.

As the days passed, the seven-day deadline that Musashi gave to the daimyo was getting closer.

On the border of the Water Country, ninjas sent by various ninja villages began to set foot on the territory of the Water Country and head towards the daimyo’s mansion in the hinterland.

No one stopped them along the way, even the Mist Ninjas who usually patrolled the border disappeared.

This was to prevent some of the old men from making a feint and leading their troops to attack the headquarters of the Hidden Mist Village while Musashi was attacking the daimyo.

Musashi ordered all the Mist Ninjas who obeyed his orders to withdraw to the village for defense, and he alone was enough to defeat the daimyo.

In the Hidden Mist Village, Musashi was giving a speech before his departure in front of all the villagers.

“Everyone, listen carefully. Our reforms are to make the Hidden Mist Village better and to give every ninja a better future.”

“I know some of you don’t think my reforms will be of any use. But time will tell.”

“As your shadow, I will face this crusade alone. Take this as a guarantee of my promise to you. Your task is to wait for my triumphant return.”

Musashi stood on the high platform in the village and shouted loudly to the ninjas below.

“What!! We don’t even have to go!”

A large number of Mist Ninjas were in an uproar.

It was the first time I saw that when the battle started, the leader was the first to rush forward, and he was the only one who rushed forward.

For a moment, everyone was talking about it, and some of them were unable to understand Musashi’s confidence in his strength and his domineering behavior.

Could it be that Lord Mizukage is going to defeat the Allied Shinobi Forces alone?

According to the news, the five major ninja villages have sent out some masters to accept employment from the Daimyo of the Land of Water, which can be regarded as a ninja coalition.

Just thinking about one person fighting against an entire army makes people feel infinitely powerful.

“Just wait and see my victory.”

Musashi disappeared, and he did not bring anyone with him except himself.