Chapter 286 Let them go back to Konoha!
For Kaito, who had read the original story, it was obvious that the elder Genji's guess was not correct.
Although Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Obito, the two masterminds behind the scenes, are both from Konoha, they are not really doing things for Konoha. It can even be said that both of them have caused harm to Konoha.
However, when Wood Style, Sharingan and Madara are put together, it is indeed difficult not to suspect the direction of Konohagakure Village.
Kaito thought about it and decided to directly deny Elder Genji's speculation.
"It shouldn't be Konoha's doing. If they have such ability, there would be no need for them to fight or even negotiate with us."
Elder Genji thought about it for a moment and nodded in agreement with Kaito's statement.
If Konoha could really control the Kage of a village silently, especially a Kage like the Third Mizukage who had accumulated power in the Kirigakure Village for a long time and had the final say, then there would be no need to fight the Great Ninja War. Konoha only needed to make some moves in secret to make the other four great ninja villages surrender.
However, thinking in this way, Elder Genji became even more worried about the strength and purpose of the mastermind behind the scenes.
As for Ao, he still spoke with some reluctance.
"Even if it wasn't done by Konoha Village, we can still use this as an excuse to attack Konoha. After all, whether it's the Sharingan or Wood Style, they are all related to Konohagakure."
This time, there was no need for Kaito to refute, and Elder Genji spoke directly.
"It's useless. We don't have any evidence right now, and we're already preparing for another battle with Konohagakure. This kind of attack won't change anything. But.."
Elder Genji paused for a moment before continuing.
"But we can directly announce the cause of the Third Mizukage's death and pin the blame on Konohagakure Village. This should greatly boost the morale of the ninjas in the village."
"We may even let Kaito be the commander-in-chief of this attack to accumulate experience for the next succession as the Fourth Mizukage."
After finishing speaking, Elder Genji looked at Kaito, as if he had already placed Kaito in the position of leader and was waiting for him to make the final decision.
However, Kaito rejected Elder Genji's proposal without any hesitation.
"No need. Let's proceed according to the plan left by the Third Mizukage-sama. Otherwise, with the absence of the Third Mizukage-sama and the death caused by being controlled by the enemy, it is hard to say whether it will have a positive effect on improving morale."
"But we can define Yagura's rebellion as being bewitched by Konoha ninjas, which may have some effect."
Elder Genji knew that Kaito wanted to protect the reputation of the Third Mizukage, so he didn't dwell on this matter any further.
But in fact, Kaito didn't just hope that the fact that the Third Mizukage was being controlled would not be exposed.
There is another reason.
Because at the time of the Second Great Ninja War, the Kirigakure Village was very empty. The Third Mizukage, who was appointed to the position after the First Great Ninja War, had been concentrating on development and did not participate in the war at that time to prove himself.
The Third Mizukage has always been brooding over this matter, and this Third Great Ninja War is a battle to restore his reputation for him.
So even though the Third Mizukage was dead, Kaito wanted the Kirigakure Village to achieve the final victory in this ninja war under the leadership of this old man.
Even if it was only in name!
Therefore, Kaito supported concealing the death of the Third Mizukage and waiting until the end of the Third Great Ninja War before taking the throne.
Elder Genji saw the determination in Kaito's eyes and would not choose to oppose it.
"Then all that's left is for Ao to become the Jinchūriki."
After saying that, Elder Genji looked at Ao, then turned back to look at the huge pottery jar in the secret room.
Kaito had no objection to this matter. Anyway, he really didn't want to put a monitor inside his body. Even if becoming Jinchuriki could solve his biggest shortcoming at the moment, he would never consider it.
"The sooner the sealing is done, the better. After becoming a Jinchūriki, Ao-sensei will need some time to get familiar with the use of the Tailed Beast Power. If it's delayed too long, I'm afraid the situation in the ninja world will change in other ways."
Elder Genji also nodded in agreement.
Although Ao felt a little embarrassed and nervous, he did not raise any other opinions.
"How about tomorrow? I'll arrange for the Sealing Squad to do this."
"Ok."
After everything was finalized, the few of them had little time to rest. Even the Elder Genji, who had just been released from his seal, was ready to go to the Mizukage Building to work.
The next step is to prepare for war with all their strength. Although they are not going to attack the Konohagakure Village this time, they must inflict heavy losses on Konohagakure, so there are still many things that need to be prepared.
However, just as the three of them walked out of Elder Genji's residence, Gonbei, who had been waiting outside, suddenly came with an Anbu to report.
"Elder Genji, the envoys from Konoha are here and would like to see the Third Mizukage-sama."
Upon hearing this, Kaito and the other two all stopped in their tracks.
Elder Genji, who already knew everything that had happened before, was so angry that he laughed out loud after hearing this.
"Haha, what do these Konoha bastards think of our Kirigakure? They want to continue the negotiations?"
Gonbei could see the anger in the Elder Genji, but was afraid that he might not be clear about the situation, so he continued speaking awkwardly.
"Konoha said that the war was at a stalemate some time ago and they couldn't spare any personnel to come for negotiations. Now they want to meet the Third Mizukage-sama."
Kaito looked at Gonbei in surprise, not understanding why the other party dared to talk nonsense in front of the elder Genji. This guy was one of the few people in the village who knew about the death of the Third Mizukage.
'This person has a bad brain and cannot be reused in the future'
Elder Genji was so angry that he stabbed the ground with his walking stick, causing several bluestone bricks under his feet to crack.
Then he roared.
"Tell them to go back to Konoha!"
You know, at this time, the Elder Genji was not as old as in the original story. The roar was also full of energy, and it scared Gonbei and the Anbu so much that they took two steps back.
However, Kaito still carefully stepped forward to comfort the old man who had just lost his old friend, and then turned to look at the Anbu and asked.
"Is Mitokado Homura still leading the Konoha envoys this time?"
Anbu first looked at the silent Elder Genji, and then answered honestly.
"No, the leader of the Konoha envoys this time is The Darkness of the Shinobi, Shimura Danzo."
After hearing this, Kaito revealed a sinister sneer on his face.
"It seems that Konohagakure really doesn't want to negotiate properly this time!"
After taking a look at the still angry Elder Genji next to him, Kaito spoke slowly.
"Elder Genji, how about we take a look? Let's see what tricks Konohagakure is playing?"
"Okay! Let's go check it out!"
(End of this chapter)