53 Warlord Rising!
Chapter 51: Warlord Rising!
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<Bamboozle no Jutsu>
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Inner meeting room, The Resistance
[General]
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"It was clear…
That the Mizukage, Yagura-sama has been put under a nasty Genjutsu… Which has affected his whole being…" Ao said with narrowed eyes.
"""????!!!""" Everyone in the room, including Itachi, was shocked by this revelation.
*Slam*
"Impossible!" Said Mei in anger. She continued, "No matter what Yagura has done, his strength is undeniable. I refuse to believe that there is anyone powerful enough to put him under a Genjutsu."
Hearing her, the others also started pondering.
To everyone present in the room, the possibility of Yagura being controlled was laughable.
Everyone knew of Yagura's strength.
And his Jinchuriki status only added to his standing. Thus, every one was having a hard time believing the Genjutsu status without question.
"Sigh! I know it's hard to believe… But I swear on my eye that it is the truth. Byakugan can see through the chakra pathways clearer than any eye. And I am absolutely certain that Yagura-sama was under a Genjutsu.
And…
That's not all... From what I have noticed… If he isn't treated soon… Then…
He will surely...
Die…" Declared Ao with a deep voice.
This made the room turn silent again.
The whole situation seemed bizarre to everyone.
Not twenty minutes ago, they all detested Yagura for ruining the Hidden Mist village.
And now they were feeling sympathetic. How peculiar the human heart was.
"It doesn't matter…
We have no choice but to confront him.
The bucket is almost empty, fixing it now won't retain the water.
The country needs a revolution. And for that we need to take Yagura down...
One way or the other." Mei said with heavy heart.
"But Mei-sama, Yagura-sama is a her-" One of the leaders wanted to provide his opinion but was stopped by Mei's glare.
"It doesn't matter. Being controlled doesn't excuse a hero.
He was supposed to be the Kage, the ruler, the person that leads his people. And if he can't even stay in control of himself, then he lost the right to do so."
"I… Sigh! I understand… It's just a pity…" Lamented the leader.
"It truly is…" Said Mei looking at the ceiling.
The room's atmosphere turned heavy. Everyone knew what they had to do. But that didn't make the ordeal easier.
And at that time Ao spoke up, "But we need to be careful. Controlled or not, Yagura-sama is extremely powerful. And with the Sanbi with him, he will be unstoppable near water."
Mei nodded, "Agreed. But this really does raise a question. Who could have put someone like Yagura under a Genjutsu?"
Ao looked at the silently sitting Itachi and narrowed his eyes.
His meaning was obvious.
And everyone has already witnessed the boy's skill. They didn't speak up but the seed of suspicion was already sown.
But fortunately, Mei wasn't as impulsive as the rest. She sighed and said,
"I highly doubt our friend here was the culprit.
He is strong. Yes!
But he still isn't a match for Yagura…"
She then brushed her hair to the side and looked directly at Itachi.
She said with a thin smile, "But it does make a girl wonder… Itachi dear, would you happen to know who might be the culprit?"
This sudden question surprised the people in the room. They all glanced at the boy in question.
But Itachi was perfectly calm. He didn't show any emotion on his face.
"I am not sure Mei-sama." He answered casually.
"Oh? So you aren't sure? But that means… You have an idea, yes?" Mei answered with a devilish smile.
*Shudder*
The men in the room shuddered as they saw this very familiar smile from the demoness. But the one on the receiving end didn't show any concern to it.
"Don't give me that look. I am not really hiding anything here.
I have never met Yagura-sama myself, so I can't gauge his strength perfectly.
But from my understanding of him and my understanding of Genjutsu. There is only one person I know who could put someone like Yagura-sama under such a long term Genjutsu." Itachi answered calmly.
"And who would that be?" Mei asked narrowing her eyes.
"You wouldn't believe me if I tell you." Itachi answered looking serious.
"Just out with it. Believing it or not is up to us." Ao turned impatient again. But he shut straight up when Itachi gave him a glare.
*Phooo*
Releasing a deep breath, Itachi said slowly, "The only man I know who is capable of such prowess is…
Uchiha.
Madara.
There could be one more person, but he didn't have the ability when Yagura-sama was actually affected, so I wouldn't put him in the count."
"Uchiha Madara? Do you take us for a fool?" Mei said angrily.
"I told you that you wouldn't believe it. Everyone thinks that he is dead. But I have seen him... Or at least seen his legacy with my own eyes. And I for a fact know of his prowess. So if there is anyone with the power to put Yagura under a Genjutsu of that caliber…
Then it would be him."
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"Tsk! This changes a lot of things…" Mei said looking exhausted.
"Me-Mei-sama, don't te-tell m-me that you bel-elieve this nonsense…" Asked on of the leaders.
"Well, I have no reason to not believe him. And watching him staying so calm even after uttering something so… Ridiculous. He should already have a way to deal with this… Madara." Said Mei smiling alluringly.
'What a sharp woman…' Itachi thought.
He only smiled and said nothing.
"Oh come on. Won't you tell this Onee-chan?" Mei tried her usual act but got rejected.
But a sharp woman like her knows where to push, "Oh, could it be that your master is the one who can take care of Madara? Sorry kid, but I think you are thinking too highly of the one you serve."
'Such a shrewd woman.' Itachi thought helplessly.
"Mei-sama, I am not seven years old that I would fall for that kind of provocation… Sigh! You will know about my master when the time is right." Itachi replied with a tired voice.
"Heh, I will believe it when I see him con-" Mei was about to tease him more. But right at that moment the door to the meeting room was slammed open.
*Slam*
"Leaders, *huff* sorry for intruding! Something *huff*incredible happened! *huff* " Said the rushing guard.
"What is the matter? Didn't we say not to bother us, unless we are being invaded?" Asked one of the leaders haughtily.
"I am sorry Oreda-sama, *huff* but this news is urgent.
Kobe Island *huff*… Kobe Island…" The guard tried to answer but was grabbed by Itachi.
"What about Kobe Island? Tell me." Itachi said with his Sharingan activated. He was ready to judge the person right there.
"Y-yes, *huff*
The Island… Was.
Conquered. *Phoo*
The warlord... The warlord has conquered the island.
And declared that he would liberate the Water Country…" The guard answered timidly.
"Name? Did the warlord give his name?" Asked Mei excitedly.
"Y-yes Mei-sama. His name is,
Hisashi!
Sanda Hisashi!" The guard met her enthusiasm and answered.
'Sanda Hisashi? Didn't Itachi say something else earlier?' Mei felt a bit weird but put the thought at the back of her head, as what Itachi said earlier might have been to mislead them to begin with.
Everyone was excited to finally know the name of the new Warlord.
But the only person that was shocked beyond belief, was none other than the self proclaimed 'servant' of the warlord.
'Wait, since when grandpa Hisashi is the warlord?...' Itachi felt that his lord was about to do something incredible again...
[A/N: Mitsu's head butler.]
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