Land of Water, Hidden Mist Village.
"Hahahahahahaha..... What's going on over in the Ninja World continent? Is it true that Mu chased a donkey cart all night?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu held the latest intelligence from the Land of Fire.
He laughed out loud as he read, unable to contain himself when he heard that Mu had chased a donkey cart all night.
During the Ninja War, Hidden Mist occupied the eastern coastal area of the Land of Fire.
Hidden Mist also established an Anbu intelligence station there to receive the latest information from the Ninja World continent.
"Reporting to the Mizukage-sama, the authenticity of this is unknown and cannot be verified at present. Firstly, Uchiha Madara is already dead and cannot possibly appear. Secondly, the Tsuchikage generally flies and has no need to run at all. Your subordinate believes it might be a performance imitation."
An Anbu from Hidden Mist analyzed.
"Hmm, that makes sense. Although the authenticity is very questionable, it's certainly good gossip."
Hōzuki Gengetsu nodded slightly and smiled.
He immediately wrote a letter to Mu to tease him.
Even if it was fake, he had to go and tease Mu about it.
"Mizukage-sama, everyone is waiting for you for the meeting. Lord Nameless has sent people to urge us several times."
The Anbu reminded him.
(Here, we directly refer to the Third Mizukage as Nameless.)
Hōzuki Gengetsu nodded slightly, and after finishing the letter and sending it off, he left the Mizukage's office.
He arrived at the Hidden Mist's meeting hall.
Nameless sat upright in the elder's seat.
The other clan heads sat on either side.
The moment Hōzuki Gengetsu entered, everyone slowly opened their cold eyes.
Only Nameless kept his eyes closed.
"Oh dear, oh dear, why is everyone so lifeless today?
"Our Hidden Mist is currently prospering, so don't look so downcast!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu looked at everyone's expressions, putting on a mischievous act, wanting to liven up the atmosphere.
However, everyone seemed to have discussed it beforehand.
They still looked coldly at Hōzuki Gengetsu.
Hōzuki Gengetsu felt a bit awkward, not knowing why these people weren't playing along today.
"Alright, Mizukage, stop acting like a clown like an immature child!"
Nameless suddenly said coldly.
Hōzuki Gengetsu stiffened.
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
Hōzuki Gengetsu didn't care, he just waved his hand.
Just as he was about to walk to his seat,
a clan head stood up and handed a piece of paper to Hōzuki Gengetsu.
"What is this?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu was slightly puzzled, then opened the paper.
When he unfolded it and saw clearly,
he was shocked to find that it was a joint petition!
The content was actually to ask Hōzuki Gengetsu to step down as Mizukage, and for Nameless to take over as the Third Mizukage!
Hōzuki Gengetsu's face showed astonishment.
Although he had expected it, he hadn't thought it would be so soon!
"Since everyone has decided, there's nothing more for me to say. I don't want to be Mizukage anymore, I'm going into seclusion!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu had an indifferent expression.
He had long stopped caring; let things be as they may.
He was already tired of scheming with these people.
After Hōzuki Gengetsu finished speaking, he turned to leave.
However, several Anbu members blocked the doorway.
"What are you doing?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu was slightly angered. He had treated these Anbu members quite well before; he hadn't expected them to turn against him so quickly.
"Hey! Nameless, I'm not just the Mizukage, I'm also the clan head of the Hozuki Clan, the Hidden Mist's foremost family!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu looked at Nameless, who remained seated calmly, with a threatening tone.
His implied meaning was that he still had the Hozuki Clan backing him.
As soon as he said this, Nameless chuckled lightly.
"Not anymore. The Hozuki Clan has already abandoned you, their clan head."
Nameless said with a faint smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of Guiteng members surrounded Hōzuki Gengetsu.
Hōzuki Gengetsu's face changed; he realized something was wrong.
He immediately summoned his Steam Clone.
Bang!
"What are you trying to do!?
Hōzuki Gengetsu pointed at everyone with his hands in a pistol-like gesture, his face full of anger.
Alright, alright, these bastards.
"Hōzuki Gengetsu colluded with foreign enemies, conspired with the Iwagakure Tsuchikage, and attempted to control Hidden Mist. His crime is punishable by death, but the Sandaime-sama is benevolent and, remembering his past, has spared him from death, sentencing him to lifelong imprisonment!"
An Anbu slowly read out.
After reading, Nameless revealed a smile: "Hōzuki Gengetsu, how does this outcome suit you?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu felt it was fantastical and inexplicable upon hearing this.
"It's fine if you want me to step down, but I don't accept these charges. When did I ever collude with foreign enemies?!"
"You say I colluded with the Tsuchikage? What evidence do you have?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu asked with a gloomy expression.
"Evidence? Your daily letters to the Tsuchikage are evidence!"
"Your numerous visits to Iwagakure are evidence!"
"What you said last time in Iwagakure, that you would go to Iwagakure after your retirement, that is evidence!"
Nameless spoke with righteous indignation.
Hōzuki Gengetsu was speechless for a moment. Isn't it normal for high-ranking officials of various villages to have written interactions? Now, who in the entire Ninja World doesn't know that he and the Tsuchikage are both enemies and friends?
The Kage of the other two villages also knew about this.
"Then why don't you mention the time I almost killed the Tsuchikage?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu said coldly.
"That must have been a self-directed ploy, a bitter stratagem!"
Nameless directly waved his hand, making a conclusion.
Hōzuki Gengetsu chuckled lightly.
He had figured it out; these were simply fabricated charges, just random accusations thrown at him.
"I don't understand. If you want power, couldn't I just step down? Why do you have to give me these inexplicable charges?"
Hōzuki Gengetsu asked through gritted teeth.
Hōzuki Gengetsu thought that if he was stripped of power, then so be it. At worst, he would just live a carefree life, doing nothing and enjoying himself.
Soon, these words drew a light chuckle from Nameless.
"Heh heh! Do you think politics is like your battles with Mu, where both sides will show mercy to each other?"
"Don't be ridiculous, this is a life-and-death struggle!"
Gengetsu said coldly.
In this world of power, even if Hōzuki Gengetsu abstained, he couldn't protect himself.
Because Hōzuki Gengetsu's strength was evident.
Unless Hōzuki Gengetsu crippled himself and became an ordinary person.
"Go to hell! Nobody can stop me if I want to run!"
"Water Gun Technique!"
Hōzuki Gengetsu, without hesitation, instantly fired several Water Guns, wiping out the Guiteng clansmen in front of him.
Immediately after, his Steam Clone moved rapidly, heading straight for Nameless to kill him!
(Bro has something to say: Some readers feel that Chapters 62 and 63, while having many memes, lack substantial content.
Actually, those two chapters were mainly to alleviate the dullness and make everyone happy, because 61 and 60 were all about fighting.
Some readers like to read fight scenes, while others prefer plot or something more cheerful, so after writing fight scenes, I'll add something more lighthearted.
For example, last time after fighting Senju Hashirama, there was suddenly a barbecue scene. That was because the previous few chapters were all battle scenes.
Some readers felt bored, so a fun chapter was added to alleviate the boredom. This is also why abstract and serious content are interspersed.
I will try my best to accommodate everyone's feelings and satisfy readers who like cheerful content and those who like combat.
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