Chapter 295 Missing!
The bright sunshine splashed on the Mizukage Building, and the Kirigakure Village welcomed a rare good day.
Even the green moss on the outer walls of the Mizukage Building, which had grown due to years of dampness and darkness, seemed to have disappeared a lot.
The corner of the building that was previously cut off by Shimura Danzo's ninjutsu has also been repaired long ago.
Ten full days had passed since Ao became the Three-Tails Jinchuriki.
These days, Ao has spent most of his time familiarizing himself with the power of the tailed beasts.
While assisting Elder Genji in handling official business, Kaito would occasionally come to help Ao better master the power of the tailed beast.
It's just that every time Kaito came, although the power of the tailed beasts could always be used more smoothly and conveniently, but the total amount that could be mobilized was reduced a lot.
And when Ao asked Three Tails the reason, Three Tails also choose to refuse to answer the question.
Yes, in just ten days, Ao was able to communicate normally with Three Tails in his mind.
The Three-Tails is indeed a tailed beast with a very gentle personality, just as the Third Mizukage and the Elder Genji said before.
Although according to Ao, the Three Tails is currently somewhat indifferent to him, it also tacitly agrees that Ao can use part of its power to fight.
At the same time, everyone also learned why Three Tails suddenly went crazy that day.
The reason is somewhat ridiculous.
Ever since the Three-Tails was assigned to the Kirigakure Village by Senju Hashirama, it has been left free for most of the time.
The Kirigakure Village didn't have any suitable sealing methods before.
The Three-Tails has its own exclusive lake. He usually lies at the bottom of the lake and lives in peace with the ninjas of the Kirigakure Village.
It was not until the Kirigakure Village participated in the destruction of the Land of Whirlpool, mastered some powerful sealing techniques and studied them painstakingly for a long time, and began to formally promote the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki Plan, that the Three-Tails showed no clear signs of wanting to resist.
But later, because the Third Mizukage wanted Kaito or Ao to become the Jinchūriki, he sealed the Three-Tails in the pottery jar that was temporarily used to store the tailed beasts. The Three-Tails Isobu, which was used to freedom, could not stand this dark and cramped environment.
The longer it stayed in the pottery jar, the more resentful it became. As soon as it emerged, it started to destroy everything to vent its emotions.
But now that it has been sealed into Ao's body, the Three Tails has become obedient.
After all, the tailed beast is inside the body of the Jinchūriki, and if the seal is not strengthened deliberately, the tailed beast will be able to see the scene outside.
It doesn't even need to walk around itself, it can see what's going on wherever it goes.
This was a relatively novel experience for Three Tails, who was used to living at the bottom of the lake.
However, Ao is still not a perfect Jinchūriki at present, and is unable to work together with the Three-Tails.
Although he can completely transform into a tailed beast, it is quite difficult for him to control the body of the tailed beast himself.
Three Tails never actually told Ao his name.
Of course, although Kaito knew that the three tails's name was Isobu, he didn't bother to explain it directly to Ao.
The tailed beasts are not Zanpakuto, and just knowing their names will not improve the relationship. What is important is the bond between the jinchūriki and the tailed beasts.
On the contrary, Ao now has nothing to do, so he takes out the "Clear Bell" given by Kaito and shakes it, then goes to his inner world to chat with Three Tails, and the speed at which their feelings improve is not slow.
Of course, these days, except for Ao himself, the focus of everyone else's work is still on preparing for the next battle.
"Third Mizukage-sama, Elder Genji, Konohagakure has sent another envoy to ask for a meeting."
An Anbu trotted into the Mizukage's office to report.
"No!"
Elder Genji and Kaito, who was sitting next to him, answered in unison.
However, upon hearing this, the Anbu subconsciously looked at the 'Third Mizukage-sama' sitting on the main seat.
It is certainly impossible that the Third Mizukage has come back to life.
Instead, it was Gonbei who used transformation jutsu to disguise himself.
This guy also knows that he is just a show-off. Usually he just sits there without saying a word, pretending to be dignified at work. He only shows up for an hour or two every day, and then he goes back to being himself.
At this time, he naturally followed the opinions of Elder Genji and Kaito.
He said the same thing in a fake manner.
"Well, no."
After the Anbu received the order and left, the Elder Genji spoke to Kaito.
"Is this the third time Konohagakure wants to come over for negotiations?"
"That's right."
Kaito nodded and continued.
"But Konoha is not stupid. Even if we have Shimura Danzo in our hands, they will definitely reconsider the content of the previous negotiations."
"And didn't we receive intelligence before? Konoha has already increased its troops twice in a row on the eastern border of the Land of Fire."
That's right, after the Elder Genji informed the daimyo about what Shimura Danzo had done, the daimyo also cooperated very well and directly informed the entire ninja world.
Most of the ninja villages, including Kumogakure, which was at odds with Kirigakure, condemned Konoha's act of taking advantage of the negotiations to plan terrorist attacks on other villages.
Although it cannot be said that everyone is in danger.
But even the Sunagakure Village, which has already ceased hostilities, has stated that if Konohagakure does such a thing again, it will become the enemy of the entire ninja world.
Because of this incident, Konohagakure actually started sending people to continue the previous peace talks with Kirigakure.
However, after discussion between Kaito and Elder Genji, they believed that this battle must be fought, and directly and sharply rejected Konohagakure's request for peace talks.
Of course, Konohagakure people are not stupid either.
Although they sent people many times to express their willingness to negotiate, they also increased the military force deployed in the east to defend the Kirigakure Village.
This also made the remaining preparation time in the Kirigakure Village increasingly tight.
"The group of ninjas led by Harusame should have arrived at the front line, right?"
"Yes, Elder Genji. Judging from the time, they should have just arrived. I guess we will get the news soon."
Although the probability of Konohagakure launching a surprise attack on Kirigakure is low, Kirigakure has still sent reinforcements to the frontline camp.
Harusame, who is in charge of the Flying Unit and deputy commander on the front line, is naturally the best candidate.
He had already rushed to the front line with a large group of ninjas a few days ago.
With Harusame in charge, the scattered Flying ninjas will be able to better detect the movements of Konoha's defense line, giving the Kirigakure Village enough time to react.
Kaito thought for a moment and continued.
"Ao-sensei has almost mastered the power of the tailed beasts. I will set off with Ao-sensei and the follow-up troops."
Elder Genji did not object when he heard this and nodded in agreement.
"We have given Konohagakure enough time to prepare. Next we will have to show our true strength on the battlefield."
After saying this, Elder Genji looked at Kaito gently and said, "But all actions must be based on your own safety. You are the real future of the Kirigakure Village."
Kaito felt warm at heart when he heard this, but he still spoke with a firm expression to comfort him.
"Don't worry, Elder Genji! We will definitely win!"
(End of this chapter)