89.Ambition

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In an instant, the Black Coffin dissipated!

"A snap!" A sound!

The heavily injured man's body fell to the ground.

Blood gushed out from numerous wounds all over his body, quickly forming a small pool of blood.

His face was pressed tightly against the muddy ground, his wide-open eyes staring at Sosuke's location. His body was now completely immobilized, but his lips were still moving, emitting hoarse sounds.

"Rogue... ninjas..."

Standing outside the pit, Sosuke looked at him expressionlessly and murmured to himself.

"To think he's still alive... I guess the power after sacrificing the incantation wasn't enough..."

Meanwhile, in another direction.

Shino remained tight-lipped, carefully observing everything before him.

Sosuke... What else is this guy hiding!? Has he reached such a level of power!? What is that terrifying jutsu... Could it be a Kekkei Genkai too...

On the other hand, Hyuga Saki's eyes were filled with fervor as he looked at Sosuke!

Only a Captain like him, so powerful and perfect, can cleanse this filthy world!

At this moment!

The man in the pit had lost the light in his eyes, his life extinguished.

Sosuke glanced at him faintly, his face still expressionless.

"Shino, destroy his body. He has seen too much; if the Leaf Village's Intelligence Division investigates, it will uncover many things."

Sosuke's indifferent voice resounded.

Hearing Sosuke's words, Shino didn't hesitate!

He immediately formed hand seals!

"Suiton: Ryukū Jinteki!" (Water Release: Flowing Severing Blades!)

Several water-formed sharp blades pierced towards the man's body!

"Splatter...."

Soon, the body was severely damaged.

Next, Shino followed the same procedure, releasing multiple hidden techniques from Rain Village on the bodies in the Mitai mansion!

This was the role Sosuke needed him to play!

The Three Tomoe Sharingan had already mastered copying certain ninjutsu and lower-level secret techniques perfectly!

All of this would be crucial for confusing Konoha's intelligence gathering.

After a while.

The entire Mitai mansion was in ruins!

Bodies were scattered all over the mansion!

Sosuke and the other two then left the place slowly.

.....

In the Shiji Daimyo's residence.

It was almost noon, and many dignitaries from the Fire Country were gathered there, engaged in lively conversations.

However, the host, Shiji Yoshino, was somewhat restless.

"Why haven't they arrived yet... It's already noon... Could something have happened at Mitai Clan's welcoming party!?"

Shiji Yoshino muttered to himself.

At this moment!

Several figures suddenly appeared at the Daimyo's residence, their faces showing anxiety.

They hastily said, "Reporting to the Daimyo! The Mitai Clan... The Mitai Clan's mansion has been attacked by ninjas, and so far... Not a single survivor has been found!"

The words shocked the various Fire Country nobles present!

Shiji Yoshino's face turned unpleasant in an instant!

For the Mitai Clan, as daimyo, to be slaughtered!

This occurrence was undoubtedly an extremely serious matter for all the nobles present!

Ninja attacks on daimyos had not happened for a long time; it was even considered an unspoken rule among the countries!

After all, the daimyo's position was crucial, influencing a country's political direction and economic activities!

As a daimyo,

Usually, daimyos themselves don't possess formidable strength; they heavily rely on skilled ninja to protect them. If assassinations like this were allowed among the nations, no one would be willing to take up the position of daimyo, constantly living with the fear of losing their lives.

As a result, all countries have accepted this unspoken rule - no action targeting a daimyo is to be taken.

But now, someone has dared to exterminate an entire daimyo family, defying this rule!

This incident has sparked unanimous anger among all the nobles!

In a side room nearby,

The news quickly reached here!

A graceful young girl, wearing a beautiful red kimono, was kneeling inside the room.

When she heard the news, her eyes widened suddenly.

Her black eyes seemed to flash with excitement as a smile slowly formed on her lips.

"You done it... Sosuke..."

After that, she rose slowly!

Gently inserting a tachi (a type of longsword) into her waist, she walked out of the room.

In the main hall,

While Shiji Yoshino was presiding over a brief meeting and planning to thoroughly investigate this massacre incident,

A beautiful figure suddenly burst into the hall!

Dressed in a red kimono and exquisitely adorned, Shiji Yuko, with a soft voice, addressed her father.

"Father!"

Upon hearing Yuko's words, Shiji Yoshino quickly looked at her, his eyes showing a hint of shame.

"Why have you come... This is not where you should be... Go back quickly."

All the nobles present were amazed by Shiji Yuko's beauty and charm! Yet, they couldn't help but feel sorry for the Mitai Clan; such a beautiful bride-to-be, and before she could get married, her family had been slaughtered!

Some people cast covetous glances at Shiji Yuko.

Since the Mitai Clan had fallen completely, this beautiful woman would be unclaimed. If one could marry her into their own family...

Facing her father, Yuko didn't comply with his words; instead, she resolutely spoke.

"I've already learned about the Mitai Clan's situation."

Hearing her words, Shiji Yoshino felt ashamed and didn't know what to say.

He knew his daughter was exceptional, but he couldn't give her the power to exercise her excellence, only arranging a good marriage for her.

He never thought that before her wedding, the in-laws would be annihilated!

What could he do for his daughter in the end...

Yuko continued, "Father, I still want to marry into the Mitai Clan! I've already been engaged to Mitai Nanosuke; theoretically, I'm already part of the Mitai family."

"The Mitai Clan hasn't been entirely wiped out; there's still me! I will avenge the blood of my deceased husband and family for the Mitai Clan!"

Hearing Yuko's words,

Everyone present was surprised!

Some praised Shiji Yuko as the daughter of Shiji Yoshino, embodying traditional virtues, enough to make her name famous throughout the Fire Country!

A few clever individuals, after careful thought, were surprised by the look in Yuko's eyes.

This was obviously using the name of justice, rightfully inheriting all the rights of the Mitai Clan!

If she had ulterior motives, her ambition would be shocking!

As the father, Shiji Yoshino understood his daughter better.

In that brief moment, he read her thoughts.

But he was helpless, feeling guilty towards his daughter, leaving him speechless for a long time.

In the end, he could only nod slightly.

Seeing this, a gentle smile formed on Shiji Yuko's lips.

The position of Daimyo, huh...