Chapter 47: Genshi Deduces Itachi’s Control Over the Mizukage
Chapter 47: Genshi Deduces Itachi's Control Over the Mizukage
The fragile equilibrium in Kirigakure was shattered instantly, ignited by the reckless actions of a fool from the Kaguya clan.
At that moment, Genshi truly wished he could spit the phlegm he had been holding for 60 years right onto the idiot's face to awaken the slumbering intelligence in his skull.
Now, however, it was too late.
The accumulated hatred among the factions since the bloody mist policy was enacted had reached a breaking point. Even if the current crisis could be temporarily resolved, it was inevitable that another explosion would occur in the future.
Chaos broke out as both sides, fueled by rage and years of resentment, threw themselves into a brutal slaughter. Within moments, the ground was littered with bodies, blood soaking the earth, and the once quiet village became a hellish battlefield.
Despite the carnage, neither side showed any signs of retreat.
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"How could it come to this…"
Terumi Mei whispered with trembling lips, her heart aching as she witnessed friends and acquaintances turning on one another.
Those she had known and fought beside were now either dead or locked in a deadly struggle. Her helplessness made the pain even sharper.
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Meanwhile, standing atop the Mizukage Tower, a shadowed figure observed the unfolding chaos below with cold indifference.
This man was none other than Uchiha Obito. He was the orchestrator of this brutal spectacle.
The one who had sent provocateurs to incite both sides, knowing full well that tensions were already stretched to their limit.
Now, he savored the sight of the village that had caused Rin's death tearing itself apart.
"Genshi and his group think they can remain neutral?" Obito sneered.
"Not a chance. No one will leave this battlefield alive."
Spotting Genshi's faction standing untouched on the sidelines, Obito's cruel grin widened. He dispatched a White Zetsu clone disguised as a Kaguya rebel to attack Genshi's group, aiming to force them into the fray.
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"Water Dragon Jutsu!"
"Water Encampment Wall!"
Jutsu began flying through the air like deadly projectiles, colliding with brutal force. Some missed their intended targets and headed toward Genshi's group, who were standing off to the side.
Although Terumi Mei deflected the attacks with ease, the persistent assaults made their neutral stance increasingly untenable.
"Do they think we're just bystanders?" growled Hozuki Mangetsu, his youthful face contorted with rage.
"How much longer are we going to put up with this, Mei?"
"Genshi-sama is waiting for the right moment. Be patient," Terumi Mei replied, though her own frustration was evident. She had asked Genshi several times what their plan was, but each time his answer was the same: wait.
Her patience, like Mangetsu's, was wearing thin.
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Finally, Genshi's eyes snapped open.
"They're here," he said, his voice steady yet urgent.
"Who's here?" Mei asked, bewildered by his sudden shift.
Moments later, a weary figure appeared before them—it was Ao, his face haggard but determined.
"Genshi-sama, I've completed the mission!" Ao reported, his voice brimming with conviction.
"Well done," Genshi said, a rare smile crossing his face. He turned to the group.
"Ao will explain everything."
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Ao revealed the startling truth: Genshi had suspected for some time that something was wrong with the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura.
The suspicion first arose when Yagura began avoiding Ao at all costs. Genshi deduced that Yagura was wary of Ao's Byakugan, which could potentially expose whatever secret he was hiding.
To confirm his suspicions, Genshi had secretly tasked Ao with shadowing Yagura and looking for signs of manipulation. It wasn't long before Ao was ambushed multiple times, clear evidence that someone was trying to eliminate him.
This further convinced Genshi that Yagura was compromised.
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Despite knowing something was wrong, the exact nature of Yagura's condition eluded them—until now.
With the chaos of the battlefield as a distraction, Ao had used his Byakugan to secretly observe Yagura. What he found was shocking:
"The Fourth Mizukage is under genjutsu—an incredibly powerful one," Ao declared, his voice grave.
"What?!"
Gasps of disbelief echoed around the group.
"But that's impossible!" Terumi Mei protested. "Yagura is a perfect jinchūriki! What kind of genjutsu could control him?"
The revelation sent shockwaves through the group. If even a perfect jinchūriki could be manipulated, what hope did ordinary shinobi have?
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Genshi sighed, the weight of the truth settling heavily on his shoulders.
"This explains everything," he said slowly. "From Yagura's sudden change in behavior to the implementation of the blood mist policy… I should have seen it sooner."
"What are you saying, Genshi-sama?" Mei asked.
"Yagura's condition stems from his encounter with Uchiha Itachi," Genshi revealed.
"Uchiha Itachi?"
"Yes. Months ago, Yagura fought against Itachi and Zabuza Momochi. After returning from that battle, Yagura was gravely injured and… changed. At the time, I dismissed it as the stress of the fight, but now it's clear: Itachi used his Mangekyō Sharingan to place Yagura under genjutsu."
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The group fell silent, the gravity of Genshi's words sinking in.
Ao nodded. "I used my Byakugan to examine the chakra flow in Yagura's body. It's disrupted in a way that matches genjutsu manipulation."
Terumi Mei clenched her fists. "If Itachi can control Yagura, how are we supposed to fight both of them?"
Despair began to settle over the group as the enormity of their enemy's power became clear.
But Genshi's expression hardened.
"It won't be easy," he admitted. "But if we don't fight, Kirigakure is doomed. We'll find a way to break Yagura free—and bring this madness to an end."
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