Finally, Obito had Zetsu explain the current situation in Kirigakure to Mingyue.
To sum it up in one sentence: Genshi's faction has allied with the Kaguya clan, who were expelled from the village, and plans to launch a coup.
Mingyue's expression shifted slightly.
The Kaguya rebellion was depicted in the original story.
However, there were very few details, and not even the cause was explained.
All that was known was that after that battle, Kimimaro was the only survivor of the Kaguya clan.
"In the end, you are the one who pushed Genshi to do this, Mr. Mingyue," White Zetsu said with a helpless look.
"It's all because you killed that 'Byakugan Killer' Ao half a year ago. That caused Genshi and his group to fly into a rage out of humiliation and plot a coup."
At this moment, Obito couldn't help but say coldly:
"I told you not to cause trouble for me, and look at the huge mess you've made."
Mingyue showed no sign of guilt. He spread his hands and smiled:
"Isn't this a good opportunity? Obito, whether it's the Kaguya or Genshi, they are both stumbling blocks to controlling Kirigakure. Isn't it good to solve them all at once while we have this chance?"
Obito didn't answer.
But clearly, he was quite tempted by Mingyue's proposal.
Just as Mingyue said.
Whether it was Genshi's faction or a Kekkei Genkai family like the Kaguya.
They were major obstacles to controlling Kirigakure.
It was just that Genshi, as an elder who had held a high position since the founding of Kirigakure, had very high prestige in the village.
If he were killed casually, it might cause irreversible consequences.
Therefore, in the original story, Obito killed almost all the Kekkei Genkai families in Kirigakure, but he alone did not touch this living fossil of an old man.
Mingyue continued:
"If you want to seize power, the best way is to coordinate from the inside and outside. If they really do this, then we can pin the crime of 'treason' on him, and then kill him openly on the battlefield. That way, the people in the village won't have anything to say, right?"
Just like in the history of the Three Kingdoms in Mingyue's previous life. Although Cao Cao fully possessed the Emperor's power in the later stages, he hesitated to kill Emperor Xian.
It wasn't until after his death that his son, Cao Pi, orchestrated a "abdication" to get the throne. It was the same principle.
If Genshi was killed directly, it would inevitably trigger a huge rebellion that couldn't be cleaned up.
But if the crime of "treason" was pinned on his head, then killing him would leave the Kirigakure ninja and villagers with nothing to say.
"The opponent is an old monster who has lived since the Warring States Period. It won't be easy to catch him off guard," Black Zetsu said in a deep voice.
Mingyue rolled his eyes at this white-and-black creature. Does this thousand-year-old mother-complex sufferer have the right to call others "old monsters"?
Black Zetsu continued:
"With Genshi's scheming, he will likely sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. He will wait until the Kaguya clan and Kirigakure have fought to a certain extent before choosing to act. Only if the Kaguya consume Yagura's forces significantly will he choose to strike.
If not, he probably won't make a move. Under such circumstances, it's not easy to catch him by the short hairs."
First, watch the Kaguya clan and Yagura's faction fight.
If both sides suffer heavy losses, Genshi will come out to reap the benefits.
If the Kaguya clan's rebellion doesn't cause much damage to Yagura's faction.
Then Genshi is more likely to choose to abandon the Kaguya clan and pretend he knew nothing about the matter.
This strategy of the fisherman profiting from the snipe and clam's struggle has not been uncommon in times of war since ancient times.
"Then wouldn't it be fine to lure him out?"
Mingyue proposed with a faint smile:
"When the Kaguya clan attacks, we send out all our people, leaving only a very small portion to guard the rear. This will give Genshi and his group the illusion that our rear is empty.
Then, we set up an ambush beforehand. When Genshi's people make their move, the ambush unit will be responsible for killing Genshi."
"Hmm!?"
Obito and Zetsu's expressions changed simultaneously.
Both of them were undoubtedly experts at playing dirty tricks in the ninja world.
But they had to secretly admire the precision of Mingyue's plan.
If they put themselves in Genshi's perspective, they would likely inevitably fall into the trap.
They were indeed birds of a feather!
"Why... are you so obsessed with killing Genshi?"
Obito narrowed his eyes behind the mask and questioned Mingyue.
Because after dealing with him, you're next.
Mingyue responded with a laugh in his heart, but of course, he couldn't say that sentence now.
"After all, my current public identity is a subordinate of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, isn't it? Besides, that old man has always seen me as a thorn in his side. Getting rid of him does me no harm," Mingyue said with a smile.
Obito did not reply.
Although what Mingyue said made sense, he felt that this reason alone wasn't enough for this former classmate to expend so much energy.
But this was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to kill Genshi.
Seeing that Obito didn't speak anymore, Mingyue knew he had tacitly approved of this plan, so he continued:
"I'll handle the battle with the Kaguya. Obito, you control Yagura Karatachi to sit at the rear and create the illusion of an empty defense. When Genshi launches the coup, catch them all in one net."
Mingyue didn't intend to kill Genshi personally.
He was the one who would truly control Kirigakure in the future. Dirty work like killing the village's high-ranking officials was best left to others.
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