Chapter 35

Mei's eyebrows jumped at Yudao's explanation. Find out the location of the most dangerous apostate from such an insignificant detail... what was to be expected from the legendary First Mizukage!

Yudao's eyes lit up when he read the scroll's mention of Kurosuki Raiga carrying a child on his back.

If everything is like in the anime, then this is Ranmaru with a unique Dojutsu, which gives him not only piercing vision even better than the Byakugan, but also the ability to disrupt the work of other Dojutsu.

"Raiga is carrying a very interesting child with her," Yudao said interestedly, looking up from the scroll.

"Yes..." Mei nodded, thinking that a person like Kurosuki Raiga would never carry an extra burden.

It is very likely that the child has a talent that can interest even a dangerous renegade!

"As long as the situation in the village has stabilized, it's time to revive the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist," she said seriously.

Many unobvious problems began to become clear only after the Fifth Mizukage assumed full power in Kirigakure.

The condition of the village turned out to be even worse than she had previously imagined!

To which Yudao nodded in agreement, their thoughts coincided. As long as he is here, Kirigakure's top fighting units can rival even all the other Great Shinobi Villages combined.

But they are severely lacking in small combat units.

This is why it is so important to revive the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!

– Who should I entrust Raiga with? – May whispered thoughtfully.

The Mizukage did not dare to underestimate the renegade, who was not only a seasoned Jounin, but also owned the legendary Kiba.

"I have a couple of candidates," Yudao smiled at the thoughtful woman and made a series of hand seals.

After which a water mist formed in front of him, gradually taking the form of two blue butterflies, which fluttered out of the slightly open window with a slight wave of his hand.

This is not secret or even high-ranking ninjutsu.

If desired, even a Genin can master it.

This ninjutsu is usually neglected due to its lack of combat use, but in general it is quite convenient for giving signals. For example, now, having received it, the recipients will go to the Mizukage Residence.

No one will bother learning this ninjutsu unless they have absolutely nothing to do with themselves.

In the courtyard of a small house.

The miniature figure was making hand seals.

But she didn't try too hard, which resulted in complete confusion.

- Haruna, come on, get ready or no food! – the dissatisfied Ameyuri whipped Haruna with her thin whip.

- Hey, little sister, give me a rest already, please! – Haruna hummed in a pleading tone, stroking her burning back.

- No rest, not even ten minutes have passed! – the girl answered gloomily, gnashing her teeth.

"I'm not going to be a shinobi at all..." lowering her head, the girl muttered offendedly under her breath.

- So the snack is cancelled? – the girl mentioned as if by chance.

- No! I'll make a great kunoichi, sis!! – Haruna immediately perked up and said seriously.

- That's the same! – Ameyuri nodded in response with satisfaction.

Phew!

Just at that moment, a blue butterfly flew into their yard and turned into fog, circling a little in front of Ameyuri's face.

"I'll show you if you don't train properly!" – A little taken aback, the girl turned her head and threatened her sister.

After which, pushing off the ground with her feet, she quickly galloped across the roofs towards the Mizukage Residence and literally in a matter of seconds left the girl's field of vision.

And as soon as the strict sister left, Haruna immediately pouted and ran headlong into the street.

You won't be satisfied with your workout!

***

On the eastern outskirts, where far fewer people live and walk than in the busy center of the village and on the streets adjacent to it.

Utakata sat comfortably on a tree branch, leaning his back against the rough trunk, but sadness settled in the depths of his eyes.

He had no desire to walk around the village, despite the Mizukage's permission.

The villagers have only disgust for the Jinchuriki, and besides, he himself prefers peace and quiet. He always felt uneasy about the bustle that was going on closer to the center of the village, and from the looks of people.

Over time, sadness became more and more clearly visible in Utakata's gaze at the branches of the large tree.

His previous hatred for his mentor grew into a feeling of guilt.

Maybe out of a tormenting sense of guilt, or maybe out of simple nostalgia or for some other reason, but Utakata decided to live right here, in the place where he used to train with his mentor.

Peace and quiet, no one bothers anyone.

Ideal for such an unsociable personality.

There is even something to do here. For example, blowing soap bubbles, or communicating with the Six-Tails, is better than with people.

Utakata's face changed sharply at the thought of the man who had playfully defeated him with one left hand; during one of the conversations, Saiken told him that it was the legendary First Mizukage.

"I still get goosebumps! - Utakata said to himself, but then raised his head, casting a surprised glance at the circling blue butterfly. - M?

He, of course, knows the meaning of this sign.

Mission?!

Being a Jinchuriki, he had no right to leave the village, and of course no one allowed him to carry out missions inside the village.

Simply put, the missions he completed can be counted on the fingers of one hand.

"Will I go on a trip? First, you need to find out the details in the Mizukage Residence..." - after a quick glance at the butterfly, which had turned into a cloud of fog, Utakata jumped from the tree and ran away into the distance.