Chapter 391: Setting off to Kirigakure


    In the office of the Hokage.


    “It has been verified, someone is actually preparing a Coup d’état in Kirigakure, and this someone is Momochi Zabuza, the demon of Kirigakure,” Sandaime remarked, handing Kuroto a paper containing intelligence.


    Kuroto couldn’t help butugh internally as he heard Sandaime’sments and read the intelligence imparted to him.


    Konoha has already confirmed the forting coup d’état in Kirigakureand the mastermind behind it; in such a situation, if the coup were to seed, it would be remarkable and nothing short of a miracle.


    ‘Momochi Zabuza has obtained the Great Sword Samehada?’ Kuroto grimaced as he continued to study the contents. ‘This is a bit of a shock! But I suppose it isn’t; Kubikiribocho is in the hands of Biwa Juzo, who is still alive, and Suikazan Fuguki is dead, so Zabuza may have gotten his hands on Samehada in some way. But what about HoshigakiKisame if Momochi Zabuza has Samehada?’


    “The preparation time granted to Team-Ro is alreadyplete, any additional time cannot be given, thus Team-Ro must race to the Land of Water,” Sandaime exined as Kuroto pondered a few things. I’d like to learn more about Kirigakure’s circumstances, as well as the current Mizukage’s position. Take advantage of the Coup d’état and assassinate the Yondaime Mizukage Karatachi Yagura if it is determined that anything is amiss with him, as the rumours imply, and if he is the one cooperating with Akatsuki.”


    “Understood Hokage-sama, it must be done,” Kuroto said with a nod.


    “Team-Ro will be acting alone, and given that Kirigakure is in some sort of alliance with Akatsuki, an encounter with members of Akatsuki or Amatsukami is possible,” Sandaime said after a moment’s thought. “Should it be necessary, you can contact Morino Ibiki and the team under him, and act ordingly as per the situation.” – and then he passed another scroll with Morino Ibiki’s contact information on it.


    Kuroto epted the scroll with a nod.


    “All right, now that everything is figured up, set off,” Sandaime remarked.


    Kuroto walked out of the Hokage Office with a nod.


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    ‘I wonder what move Amatsukami should make in this,’ Kuroto mused on his walk to the Training Field-R3. Should I, like Pakura, utilizeMomochi Zabuza as a puppet Kage? Or should Ihire Terumi Mei for this job? ‘Or is there a third possibility?’


    Kirigakure is likewise a good country to take control over, therefore Kuroto’s feelings towards the country are simr to Madara’s and Obito’s.


    The Land of Water is the smallest of the five major nations, consisting of several inds with varying habitats and customs. Because of its isted location from the rest of the continent, this country tends to stay out of most political matters. Furthermore, the Land of Water is bordered on all sides by the sea, which has engulfed thend in a dense nket of mist. The Land of Water’s natural atmosphere also benefits Kirigakure shinobi in the usage of Suiton-based Jutsu as well as specific Kirigakure assassination Jutsu… As a result, taking on the Kiri shinobi at home is a challenging task.


    The duel between Momochi Zabuza and Hatake Kakashi in the Land of Waves Arc exemplifies this. Kakashi was an elite Jonin ss Shinobi with the alias Copy Ninja Kakashi at the time in the Naruto narrative, and few people could match his strength. However, when he faced Zabuza of the Misty environment, Kakashi fell into a pensive state and nearly perished.


    Because of their increasedbat effectiveness owing to home advantage, Kiri shinobis who have learned Suiton extensively and specializein Silent Killing are especially tough to deal with in the misty environment.


    Kuroto, in fact, understands this better than others; after all, when battling near a water source, his Suijin Clone bes considerably more effective and powerful.


    As a result, Kuroto intends to make the next Mizukage a puppet who will be loyal to Amatsukami, as this will provide him with numerous benefits.


    ‘That said, this task may need numerousrge fights, and since I am currently unable to employ the full strength of my own body due to a variety of factors, it would be preferable to use Tsukihi clone.


    the Tsukihi Clone is only second to the original body in terms of strength, and the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan will offer me an unrivaledadvantage in fight against the Mizukage, who is a Jinchuriki.


    Fighting is also the best way to enhance soul-body adaptation, so that’s one thing, plus I’d like to put Enton: Oshihomimi to the test against Suiton.’ – As he approached the gathering area, Kuroto gave a final nod.


    …


    “You’rete, captain!” Akame eximed. — and he was, of course,te. The reason for this is that Sandaime summoned him immediately before the departure.


    “Don’t worry, I’m not thatte,” Watatsumi replied nonchntly, “it’s just fifteen minutes past the set hour, Sandaime-sama summoned me for somest-minute briefing.”


    “Oh? Alright.” – Akame acknowledged with a nod.


    “Have you all been thoroughly prepared for this mission?” – Watatsumi enquired of his four teammates.


    “Yes!” eximed the four in unison.


    “All right, now that the dust has settled, the team-Ro will embark on its first assignment.” – Watatsumi expressed his thoughts.


    “Yes, Captain!” saidthe squad. – Watatsumi’s lead was followed by Akame, Rabbit, Hana, and Weasel, who all nodded.


    The Team-Ro then took a hidden passage out of the vige and set off in the direction of the Land of Water…


    The Team-Ro then took a hidden passage out of the vige and set off in the direction of the Land of Water…


    …


    In a gloomy environment where there is little or no light.


    “Where am I?” – someone muttered in confusion.


    “What ce is this?”


    “How did I get here?”


    “I wonder how long has it been since I have been here? I can’t remember…”


    “Where was I before I got here?”


    “I can’t remember anything, and just who exactly am I?”


    “Perhaps I should try to find a way to get out of here and maybe then I will get answers to my questions…”


    “But… how should I get out of here? This ce doesn’t seem to give me any sense of space or direction… everywhere I look there is only pitch-ck darkness… I, can not even feel any sense of bnce… what is up? What is down? What is left? What is right? What is forward and what is backward? Do these concepts even exist here?”


    “Neither is there any sense of time… it feels as if I have been here for eons, at the same time, it also feels that I was here just an instant ago…”


    “Yawn… I am feeling tired and sleepy… I should probably sleep… maybe I will remember something after I wake up.”


    The personfell asleep with these thoughts in mind… and didn’t notice the change…


    The pitch-ck ckness transformed into pitch-purple/violet darkness when the person fell asleep, with a few traces of light and quiet echoes travelingthrough, simr to what one would hear inside a deep-sea…


    Perhaps if this person hadn’t fallen asleep too early, she might have noticed the changes around her, as well as the two pairs of golden eyes that appeared, or perhaps she wouldn’t have noticed at all.


    After all, these alterations might not have happened if she hadn’t fallen asleep, and the two pairs of golden eyes might not have appeared if this person hadn’t fallen asleep.


    “It won’t be long Toyotama-hime-sama…” the two pairs of eyes close, and just a light murmur can be heard, “It won’t be long Toyotama-hime-sama…”


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