Chapter 9: Isn’t This a Bit Too Extreme?

She should have been worrying about Yoru’s opponents instead.

Facing such a monster must be a real headache for them.

Yoru simply smirked at the thought.

Meanwhile – Mizukage’s Office

Fourth Mizukage, Yagura (coldly): "So the Kaguya clan has truly decided to rebel? They dare openly defy my orders?"

Seated in the main chair was a childlike man with green hair, violet eyes, and a stitched scar under his left eye—none other than Yagura himself.

Elder Genryū: "It appears so. Their existence is a destabilizing factor, threatening Kirigakure’s peace."

"Shall we eliminate them, Lord Mizukage?"

Yagura’s lips curled into an icy smile. "Of course. If they seek death, I’ll grant it to them."

"Let them learn that opposing the village has only one outcome—annihilation."

"Handle it, Genryū. I trust you’ll deliver satisfactory results."

Genryū understood immediately. Satisfactory results could only mean one thing—total extermination.

Just like the near-extinct Hōzuki and Yuki clans in recent years.

Without another word, Genryū convened the Elder Council and coordinated with the ANBU to devise a meticulous purge plan.

To accelerate the growth of new ANBU recruits, they decided to include them in this blood-soaked baptism.

That Night – Yoru’s Home

When Mei returned late and relayed the news, Yoru was stunned.

"The Kaguya clan’s annihilation? Wait, isn’t this too harsh?"

"We’re just genin! And they’re throwing us against that insane clan?!"

Even he felt a chill down his spine—let alone the others.

(Not that the others knew yet…)

The Next Day – ANBU Briefing

When squad leaders like Tenkou announced the mission, the recruits erupted in mixed reactions—excitement, hesitation, fear, or eerie calm.

But refusal wasn’t an option. Declining meant death.

Yoru (grimacing): "The Kaguya clan… This is going to be brutal."

He wasn’t confident his current strength could guarantee survival.

(Better stay low-key. Getting targeted by a powerhouse = instant game over.)

Kaguya Clan’s Side

Kirigakure’s mobilization hadn’t gone unnoticed.

The Kaguya clan had long despised Yagura’s rule—forced to guard the village gates yet treated as outcasts, enduring scorn and resource deprivation.

And now, rumors spread that Yagura planned to wipe them out.

That was the final straw.

Kaguya Warrior (roaring): "This village is rotten! Brothers, tear it down and rebuild it anew!"

"OVERTHROW KIRIGAKURE!"

"A NEW DAWN FOR US!"

In a frenzy, the clan charged toward the village center—far sooner than the elders anticipated.

Elder Genryū (furious): "Damn it! Who leaked the plan?!"

But rage was pointless now. Crushing the rebellion took priority.

Battlefield – Chaos Unleashed

The Kaguya clan in combat were monsters—reckless, savage, and nearly unstoppable.

As the undisputed top taijutsu clan, their defense, reflexes, and raw power overwhelmed the mist-nin. Casualties mounted instantly.

Kaguya Fighter (laughing madly): "Die, you Kirigakure scum! I’ve waited years for this!"

Shadows of Manipulation

In an unnoticed corner, a masked man watched—orange spirals, single eye gleaming with malice.

Obito Uchiha (whispering): "Kill each other… Drown in despair, Kirigakure."

"This is your punishment for Rin’s death. Suffer. Bleed. Perish."

He had leaked Yagura’s purge plan.

He had orchestrated the Kaguya’s oppression.

All to fuel Kirigakure’s self-destruction—just as he’d done to the Hōzuki and Yuki clans.

(This was his revenge. His twisted catharsis.)

Yoru’s Fight

Kaguya Warrior (snarling): "Brat, die!"

Bone spikes shot from the man’s arms like spears. Yoru barely dodged, his attacks bouncing uselessly off the Kaguya’s freakish durability.

Yoru (gritting teeth): "Tch… Think!"

Then—an opening.

"Demonic Illusion: Binding!"

The man froze mid-lunge, eyes glazing over.

"Hawk Flash!"

Yoru blurred past him. A second later, blood gushed from the warrior’s slit throat.

Kaguya Warrior (choking): "Y-You…!"

Instead of collapsing, the man lunged again, grabbing for Yoru.

"I’m taking you with me!!"

"Water Gun!"

A single hand seal. A needle-thin water bullet pierced his skull.

Another Voice (roaring): "YOU KILLED MY BROTHER?!"

A second Kaguya charged, bones morphing into blades—

"Spring Dance Technique!"

(To be continued—)