276.The Dark Place of Mist Ninja Village

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The bright sun hangs high above in the azure sky.

Warm sunlight bathes the earth, bringing a vibrant burst of life.

However, over the deep blue sea, there is an area where the sunlight can hardly penetrate.

A thick fog, substantial as matter itself, envelops a large island surrounded by the ocean. Although not far from the mainland, the landscape here is starkly different.

The oppressive atmosphere makes it unbearably stifling.

This is the territory of the Water Country.

A dense fog tightly locks around the island.

In the midst of the white fog, at the very center of the island, a village faintly appears.

Various modern devices and buildings stand in the village, clearly inhabited.

At the center of the village is a very tall building, its form intermittently visible through the dense fog, with occasional dark shadows flitting through.

This is the Village Hidden in the Mist, within the office of the Mizukage building.

At this moment, a young red-haired and stout youth is kneeling on the ground. He has sharp teeth, giving him a somewhat fierce appearance.

His messy red hair sprawls over his head, and his eyes emit a daunting glow, reminiscent of a shark.

Behind him, he carries a sword full of deep blue barbs, quite peculiar.

"Suikazan, congratulations on obtaining this Samehada."

At this time, a hoarse voice slowly rises from the desk in front of him.

Hearing this voice, the kneeling Suikazan slowly lifts his bowed head, his lips slightly parting to reveal his uneven, sharp teeth!

"All of this is in service to you, Third Mizukage!"

His eyes gleam cunningly as he speaks in a hoarse voice.

Hearing his words, the shadowy figure seated in the darkness nods slightly, his voice rough.

"It's good you understand. The Village Hidden in the Mist has been lying dormant on this remote island for far too long. I hear... there's quite a buzz on the mainland lately."

"The Village can no longer continue like this; stepping onto the mainland will be the start of our journey, and all this will require your help."

"I hope you will fully unleash the power of Samehada."

Hearing the Third Mizukage's words, Suikazan's captivating eyes flicker, and he nods deeply.

"I understand... Third Mizukage..."

"You may leave now."

The Third Mizukage says hoarsely.

Hearing this, Suikazan slowly stands up, revealing his tall stature of over two meters.

He respectfully nods to the Third Mizukage, who remains in the shadows.

Then, with a "swoosh," he disappears within the office.

After Suikazan disappears, from the shadow of the desk...

"Click..." "Click..." "Click..."

With a series of strange sounds, a white figure slowly emerges from beneath the desk.

"This guy's body probably won't last much longer."

At that moment.

From a dark corner on the other side, a cold voice slowly carries over.

Hearing this voice, the newly emerged white figure looks over and softly says.

"It doesn't matter, for Madara capturing the Three-Tails was already completing the mission. As for this Third Mizukage, he's just a puppet anyway. If he dies, then we'll just replace him."

Sitting in the seat, a man with a rigid expression, seemingly unresponsive to the conversation between the two, is present.

He is dressed in the garb of the Mizukage, indeed, he is the Third Mizukage of the Village Hidden in the Mist.

At that moment.

From within the shadows, a tall figure slowly emerges, his long black hair and handsome, indifferent face marked by a pair of blood-red eyes.

He walks over with a cold expression, glances at the unresponsive Third Mizukage sitting there, and his gaze shifts slowly to the white figure, speaking coldly.

"Zetsu, where is Madara now?"

Hearing him, Zetsu glanced at him, his face showing little reaction, and softly said.

"Shino, Madara's body is very weak and not fit to meet you. Moreover, your most important task now is to quickly complete the search for the child who possesses the Rinnegan."

Hearing Zetsu's words, Shino's face remains expressionless, speaking indifferently.

"Such things, with the resources of the Village Hidden in the Mist, I have naturally already arranged. Now, I am more concerned about that person's whereabouts."

Saying this, his blood-red eyes briefly look towards Zetsu, and he says coldly.

"It's been a year, have you found any trace of Sōsuke at all?"

Hearing Shino's words, Zetsu also shows a strange expression, his voice hesitant.

"That guy seems to have truly disappeared from the ninja world, no traces of him appearing anywhere,"

"Perhaps... he died somewhere?"

Hearing this, Shino's expression turns cold, his voice grave.

"How could that guy die easily? Don't think of him as too simple."

It seems he thought of something, his expression darkens slightly, seriously saying.

"That guy... is more terrifying than anyone..."

Saying this, he slightly softens the cold expression on his face, speaking indifferently.

"Go back and reply to Madara. I will control the Mizukage and use the power of the Village Hidden in the Mist to help him find the child with the Rinnegan. As for you, pay more attention to the whereabouts of Sōsuke."

Hearing his words, Zetsu nods slightly, speaking softly.

"I'm heading back then, be careful, and don't expose your identity prematurely, especially since Madara doesn't want any incidents before finding the child Nagato."

After speaking, his body unfolds like a pitcher plant.

"Swish..." "Swish..."

Then, like the sound of water, his body slowly sinks into the ground.

After he leaves.

Only Shino and the puppet-like, immobile Third Mizukage remain in the office.

Shino watches as Zetsu leaves, a glint flashing in his blood-red eyes.

He mutters to himself.

"Has Aizen appeared yet..."

"Compared to Madara, that guy's abilities seem more reliable... In any case, I just need to watch the two of them fight against each other."

Saying this, Shino thinks of the words spoken by the emaciated old man, Uchiha Madara, a year ago!

A complex look flashes in his eyes, he murmurs.

"Aizen should have a more suitable method... before the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan is activated, everything must be endured."