Daimyo /Chapter 61 Nagato

The war between the Land of Rain and the Land of Fire continued, with the flames of war constantly expanding and dividing into several different combat zones.

As the front lines stretched, it became increasingly difficult for Konoha Village to transport supplies. Occasionally, when supplies were not delivered in time, hungry Konoha Ninja began to plunder the Common People of the Land of Rain.

Mitsuki Kōmei led three people into the combat zone to search for Nagato's family.

Uzumaki Fusang was also unlucky; she had experienced the destruction of Whirlpool Country and was now caught in the Rain-Fire War.

Ten days later, Mitsuki Kōmei knew he was nearing his target.

In a corner where light couldn't reach, Mitsuki Kōmei set up a barrier.

He didn't want to be discovered by the filial son on a nearby tree, whose half-black, half-white upper body grew out of the tree trunk, looking like a moldy, rotten white mushroom.

Mitsuki Kōmei lit a bonfire, roasted a few fish, and filled the stomachs of the four people.

An hour later, the sun, which had struggled to penetrate the dark clouds covering the Land of Rain to bring light to its Common People, seemed to be too tired and rested.

From a wooden house a few dozen meters away, the aroma of boiled food wafted out. The homeowners enjoyed their dinner, quietly celebrating that they had survived another day without mishap.

As ink-dark night descended, lights came on inside the house.

The dim, yellowish-white light seemed to presage that something bad would happen that night.

"Utakawa Fumio, look, that house still has lights on. Let's go in and find something to eat."

"Okay."

In the darkness, the conversation of two men reached Mitsuki Kōmei's ears.

"You all wait here first; I'll go take a look."

Mitsuki Kōmei instantly approached the wooden house. Two Konoha Jonin peered through the window, confirmed it was safe, then opened the door and swaggered in.

The homeowners heard voices and hid in a dark corner of the room. The husband held his wife and child, like a male bird protecting his mate and offspring under his wings.

"Fumio, I found a can! Come over quickly!"

The husband secretly glanced at the lit living room and whispered,

"While their attention is on the can, we must escape. They will sooner or later search this room."

The wife and child nodded quickly.

The three stood up tiptoeing. The husband suddenly bumped into a nearby shelf, and a ceramic pot fell towards the ground. The three stared at the pot, their mouths widening continuously.

"Clatter!"

"Someone's in the house! Go check!"

Footsteps approached the room. The husband suddenly rushed out, grabbed the Konoha Ninja's hand, and shouted,

"You two, run!"

"There are still people inside! Fumio, go in and kill them!"

"Okay."

The Konoha Jonin, Utakawa Fumio, tightened his kunai, walked past the husband, and entered the room.

"You two, run! Run!"

The husband tightly gripped the Konoha Ninja's hand, tears streaming like a broken dam, desperately urging the people in the room to escape.

"Nagato, run!"

The wife pushed the child hard, her eyes resolute as she charged towards the enemy.

Utakawa Fumio noticed there was only a woman and a child in the room, and a sneer flashed across his lips.

He raised his kunai and stabbed towards the woman's neck.

"Clang!"

"Hehehe, lucky break. Two Uzumaki Clan members, excellent experimental Materials."

Mitsuki Kōmei removed his mask, transformed into Sabui, and blocked Utakawa Fumio's kunai.

"Who are you?" Utakawa Fumio retreated to Liming's side.

Nagato's father, Ise, released Liming and pulled Fusang and Nagato back into the corner.

Mitsuki Kōmei lightly tapped the forehead protector on his head with the kunai in his hand.

"Are you blind? Can't you see my forehead protector? I'm the Deputy Leader of the Kumogakure Anbu."

"Bastard! What are Kumogakure doing here? Aren't you afraid of starting a war between the two countries?"

"Hahaha, you're quite amusing. The Land of Rain has a lot of rain; I suggest you wear a waterproof hat."

"This is the Land of Rain. You Konoha Ninja really think you're the masters here."

Mitsuki Kōmei turned on the room light, making it clearer to observe.

"You!"

"Fumio, why bother talking to him? Kill him!"

Liming was a man of action, with absolute confidence in himself. He tightened his kunai and charged at Mitsuki Kōmei.

Fumio formed hand signs, coordinating with Liming to launch an attack.

The two weaklings were no match for Mitsuki Kōmei in a single encounter, but to put on a show for Zetsu, he performed with all his might.

A Water Prison rose from beneath Mitsuki Kōmei's feet. He used a Body Flicker Technique to dodge the Water Prison, quickly pulled out several shuriken, and threw them at Liming.

"Clang, clang, clang!" Liming brandished his kunai, deflecting all the shuriken, then stomped his foot on the ground, rapidly closing the distance between them.

Mitsuki Kōmei created a Clone. The Clone engaged Liming, while the main body charged towards Fumio, the backline spellcaster.

Fumio transformed into an enhanced water gun, spewing a wave of water from his mouth. Mitsuki Kōmei moved a few steps to the right, and the water wave struck the wooden house wall, creating a large hole.

The three fought fiercely, and all four walls of the room were already broken.

Ise gently pulled Fusang's hand and gestured towards the door with his chin.

Fusang understood, nodding almost imperceptibly.

The family of three slowly, little by little, moved towards the door, fearing being discovered by the three engaged in battle.

Half an hour later, after countless hardships and exhausting all his methods, Mitsuki Kōmei killed the Konoha Jonin.

Mitsuki and his companions were almost exhausted, not from the fight, but from the effort of acting.

"Where are you going? I saved your lives. You want to leave without even saying hello?"

Mitsuki Kōmei flung the kunai in his hand, embedding it one centimeter in front of Ise's foot.

Ise stopped in his tracks, turning back with an awkward smile.

"Sir, we... we were going to make you something to eat."

"Is that so? Am I supposed to thank you?" Mitsuki Kōmei asked, raising an eyebrow.

"It's only right, it's only right."

"Hmm?"

"No, no, it's what we should do."

"Enough talk. Your wife and son must return to Kumogakure with me."

Mitsuki Kōmei interrupted Ise, approaching the family of three step by step.

Ise spread his arms to protect Fusang and Nagato, stepping around the kunai stuck in the ground, retreating step by step.

"Sir, please spare Fusang and Nagato. They don't know anything."

"Hmph, I'm taking them for experimental Materials. It doesn't matter whether they understand or not."

Mitsuki Kōmei continued to press closer to Ise's family of three, then used a Body Flicker to knock Ise unconscious. He looked down and saw Nagato staring at him.

"You brat, dare to glare at me? I'll dig your eyes out."

Mitsuki Kōmei extended two fingers, aiming for Nagato's eyes.

"Sir, no! If you're going to dig, dig out my eyes!"

Fusang found strength from somewhere; Mitsuki Kōmei was grabbed by her arm and couldn't break free immediately.

"Hmph, too late."

Mitsuki Kōmei knocked Fusang unconscious, instantly plucked out Nagato's eyes, and threw them into a dirty ditch.

He picked up Nagato, grabbed Ise and Fusang, jumped away from Nagato's house, and returned to the barrier he had set up.

Putting down Ise and Fusang, Mitsuki Kōmei replaced Nagato's eyes with those of the Konoha Jonin, then woke Ise and Fusang.

"Fusang, Nagato, how are you?"

"Nagato!"

Ise and Fusang woke up, instantly sat up, and looked around.

"Alright, stop yelling. See for yourselves."