Chapter 48: Charge Forward, Lord Genshi!

Chapter 48: Charge Forward, Lord Genshi!

"So, we need to report this intel to Taketori Shika immediately. We must join forces with them to subdue the Fourth Mizukage!"

"And also, the Uchiha Itachi lurking in the shadows!"

After uncovering the truth, Genshi quickly made his decision.

If they delayed any longer, too many people would die, and then how would they stand a chance against Uchiha Itachi?

"Yes!"

Once Genshi gave the command, everyone knew what needed to be done.

They jumped into action, abandoning hesitation to join the battle.

Now that they understood the Fourth Mizukage was being controlled by Uchiha Itachi and had become an enemy, there was only one choice left!

A large force joined in and immediately targeted the Fourth Mizukage's loyalists.

"Hahaha! Genshi, you truly are wise, knowing exactly what choice to make!"

"Rest assured, once I take down the Fourth Mizukage and become the Fifth, you'll be recognized as a hero! I'll make you the Supreme Elder, with a rank above all others!"

Seeing this, Taketori Shika laughed heartily, feeling pleased with Genshi's perceptiveness, and casually made a promise.

"..."

Hearing this, Genshi felt no inclination to respond. If not for his patience, he might have cursed him out loud.

What an absolute fool!

"Taketori-sama is incredible! He even managed to win over Lord Genshi!"

"He's worthy of being our chosen leader—a true Mizukage candidate!"

"Look, even someone as esteemed as Lord Genshi chose Taketori Shika!"

"Haha! We have the advantage! Yagura, you have no chance now! Surrender at once!"

…

Noticing Genshi's move and overhearing Taketori Shika's words to him, many assumed the two had struck an alliance.

This significantly raised hopes for their "revolution" and prompted a renewed view of Taketori Shika, now seen as a hidden gem whose brilliance Genshi had finally uncovered.

Excited, many couldn't hold back their thoughts and began shouting in enthusiasm, as if victory was already in their grasp.

"Heh!"

"Genshi, is this truly your choice?" Yagura scoffed, his gaze cold as he looked at the elderly man.

"Fourth Mizukage! Or rather, Uchiha Itachi, who controls the Fourth Mizukage!"

"As long as I'm here, your plans will never succeed!"

By now, with so much revealed, there was no need to hide anything. Genshi openly declared the situation regarding the Fourth Mizukage and those behind the scenes.

"What?"

"The Fourth Mizukage is being controlled?"

"Is that true? Or is this just a story Genshi made up to justify overthrowing the Fourth Mizukage?"

Those unaware of the situation doubted Genshi's words, even suspecting he had ulterior motives.

"A few months ago, the Fourth Mizukage fought Uchiha Itachi and was gravely injured!"

"It must have been then that you used the Uchiha clan's Mangekyo Sharingan genjutsu to take control of the Mizukage, wasn't it?"

Genshi spoke with absolute certainty, hoping to clarify things for everyone present; otherwise, the conflict would continue, allowing the true enemy to escape.

Those with some intelligence and awareness began piecing together the events in the Hidden Mist Village, aligning them with recent happenings.

Especially those knowledgeable about the Uchiha clan, who now looked shocked as they connected the dots.

It turned out that the first "traitor" in their village had been their own leader!

The terrible state the village had descended into was a direct result of the hidden manipulations controlling the Fourth Mizukage.

Everyone was in utter shock!

They had fought so hard, losing so many lives—what was it all for?

Many felt their fighting spirit drain away as they regained clarity and began mourning the fallen friends and loved ones around them.

The severity of this war was unimaginable.

The once-formidable ninja force, nearly all of the Hidden Mist's strength, had been reduced to less than half.

This internal conflict had claimed countless lives, showing the extreme brutality of war!

"Hahaha!"

"So you know the truth, Genshi!"

"So, what will you do about it?"

The Fourth Mizukage grinned mockingly, unfazed by Genshi's exposé.

He knew that completely annihilating everyone in the Hidden Mist was unrealistic. But the devastation already inflicted on the village was enough to satisfy Uchiha Obito.

"I understand now!"

Casting a cool glance at the indifferent Yagura, Genshi realized that the Hidden Mist Village was merely a disposable plaything in his opponent's hands.

In the ninja world, strength was the ultimate decider!

With that, Genshi tossed aside his cane and calmly removed his robes.

Unexpectedly, his frail-looking body concealed an impressive physique, rippling with muscular strength.

In an instant, the seemingly fragile elder transformed into a powerhouse, each muscle radiating power.

Genshi twisted his neck, producing a series of cracking sounds as if his body were rusty from disuse.

"Let this old man see the true power of a perfect Jinchuriki!"

With that, Genshi stomped the ground and burst forward at an unparalleled speed, leaving only a blur as he charged at Yagura.

In an instant, before anyone could react, Genshi appeared right in front of Yagura, lifting his right leg and twisting his waist to deliver a crushing kick to Yagura's midsection.

It was as if he'd unleashed a devastating blow with the force of a battering ram, almost causing Yagura's body to shatter.

In his haste, Yagura barely managed to gather some of the Tailed Beast's chakra around the targeted area, lessening the impact but not eliminating the pain.

The force of Genshi's kick sent Yagura flying like a cannonball, crashing into the Mizukage Building, breaking through several walls before coming to a stop.

Cough, cough!

Lying amidst the rubble, Yagura felt sharp pains in his lungs, which seemed to have sustained significant damage. Moving triggered his injuries, making him cough up blood.

But with the Tailed Beast's chakra aiding his recovery, he was able to stand up again shortly.

"Who would have thought, old man, that you still had such strength!"

Looking battered, Yagura climbed to his feet, staring at Genshi with a grave expression.

"I'm old!"

"The future belongs to the young!"

"If I keep pushing myself like this, I'll end up in my grave soon enough!"

Though he spoke lightly, Genshi's heart pounded with unease.

He had launched a full-strength sneak attack, hoping to catch Yagura off guard.

But it had only inflicted a relatively minor injury, far from achieving the desired effect.

With the element of surprise gone, the upcoming battle would only get harder!
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