Land of Water, Hidden Mist Village.
After the First Shinobi World War, the Hidden Mist Village suffered heavy losses due to the Second Water Shadow, Gengetsu Hozuki, dying in battle, perishing together with the Second Earth Shadow from Hidden Stone Village. In the aftermath, the economy of the Land of Water also fell into a slump.
At this critical moment, the Hidden Mist Village began a series of reforms, which were reflected in the village's politics, economy, culture, and military. But most importantly, Minazuki Sora, the most senior, succeeded as the Third Water Shadow, which greatly stabilized the morale of all Hidden Mist Ninja.
The Third Earth Shadow of the neighboring Hidden Stone Village was just a young punk, while their Lord Minazuki was a subordinate of the First Water Shadow, Lord Byakuren, a legendary ninja who had participated in the Five Kage Summit.
Under his leadership, the Hidden Mist Village quickly recovered, breaking free from the depressed atmosphere and thriving.
Of course, this was not entirely due to Minazuki Sora's efforts. Some of the policies left by the Second Water Shadow also played a crucial role.
For example, the Water Shadow's direct deployment unit he created—the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
These seven people were not only elite ninja selected through layers of screening by the Hidden Mist, but they were also equipped with a ninja sword suitable for their Ninjutsu.
The seven of them working together could even capture a small country overnight.
Such powerful combat strength was not only because these Hidden Mist Ninja were strong, but their ninja swords also accounted for a considerable proportion.
Speaking of their ninja swords, their origins were even greater. Tracing back to the source, they all came from the most famous swordsmiths in the Hidden Mist Village, and these swordsmiths all came from a sword forging association called "Zantetsu."
It is said that this was an association strongly supported by Lord Gengetsu back then, specializing in providing battle swords for the ninja sword unit. Its skills were exquisite, and the ninja swords it created were perfectly compatible with the sword holders, with powerful power. On the battlefield, it once became the key to determining the outcome of the battle.
On this day, the "Zantetsu Association" welcomed three special guests.
As soon as these three appeared, they blew up the gate of the association.
The young man in the lead was blindfolded with black silk, with bright teeth like jade and skin like ice and snow. Between leisurely steps, he had a detached temperament.
On the right was a tall, cool beauty with black hair like a waterfall, carrying a War Fan and Scythe, and a slightly simple Sengoku armor, outlining her graceful and full curves.
On the left stood a fierce-looking strong man, with a burly figure and eyes like evil spirits from Hell, with a faint green pupil color. He was the one who blew up the gate of the association.
Perhaps it was not accurate to describe them as "guests." They came aggressively, more like debt collectors.
"Oikawa Genzo, get out here!"
Kakuzu shouted, and the rolling sound waves swept across the sky. The low voice was like muffled thunder rolling on the ground, echoing throughout the association.
"Bold!"
"Courting death!"
Two ninja from the Hidden Mist Village jumped out. They were furious, one threw an Exploding Tag Kunai, and the other decisively formed a hand seal.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A roaring water dragon suddenly appeared, rushing towards the three people along with a burning Exploding Tag Kunai, or rather, towards Shin'yu in the middle.
Shin'yu was calm and composed, standing still with his hands behind his back, like a true blind man, completely ignoring the attack in front of him.
On his left, Kakuzu stretched out his dark arm and grabbed the Kunai. With a "boom," there was no effect except for a few wisps of dissipating black smoke.
On his right, a wide War Fan was placed in front of Shin'yu, intercepting the water dragon and the torrential waves, the fan handle bent slightly.
"Uchiha Reflection." Light's voice was cold.
"Boom!"
With a flash of white light, the storm and flames rolled away, and the two Hidden Mist Ninja were instantly engulfed by the sea of fire, their corpses gone without a trace.
"Murder!"
"Murder!!!"
The merchant guild was instantly thrown into chaos. Some of the guild's employees were just ordinary villagers who had never seen such a scene. They scurried around the building, heads in their hands, a chaotic mess, fearing that a fireball would blast into the building. Some were even scared into incontinence.
At this moment, Shin'yu spoke, his clear and gentle voice echoing in the air.
"The person we're looking for is Oikawa Genzo, the chairman of your merchant guild. As for the rest of you, leave if you don't want to die."
The crowd regained some composure, but they were all as quiet as cicadas in winter, no one daring to move rashly.
Just then, a middle-aged man with a long face in the crowd had a glint in his eyes. Seeing that Shin'yu and the others had no intention of rushing in, he dashed out of the building and out of the merchant guild, running "thump, thump, thump" towards the Water Shadow Building.
"Oh? You're really leaving."
Shin'yu's smile held a hint of surprise. Without even looking, he raised his hand, making a gesture like a pistol.
"Water Release: Water Gun."
With a "whoosh," a drop of water shot out from his fingertip, instantly piercing the middle-aged man's back. He fell to the ground like a tumbling gourd, bright red blood blooming on the ground.
"I wasn't finished. I was referring to ordinary civilians," Shin'yu added. "Well, as for Ninja, anyone who dares to step out of the merchant guild will be killed without exception."
He raised his voice, "Now, does anyone else want to leave?"
Having seen what happened to the first one, none of these people dared to step forward. Now, whether they were Ninja or ordinary people, they all huddled inside the merchant guild's building, not daring to show their faces.
"Very good." Shin'yu smiled.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, people from the Hidden Mist Village surrounded them, figures encircling the three of them. Leading them was none other than the Third Water Shadow of the Hidden Mist Village, Minazuki Sora.
"Who are you?"
Perhaps sensing the strength of the three, Minazuki Sora did not immediately order an encirclement, but instead asked in a solemn tone.
"Uchiha..." Shin'yu slowly turned his head, "Shin'yu."
"!!!"
Minazuki Sora's eyes suddenly widened, his pupils constricted, and an undisguised look of horror appeared on his face.
What's going on?
"Why is this killing star here?"
Who in our Hidden Mist has offended him?
His forehead was instantly covered in cold sweat, his throat was dry, and his wildly beating heart was about to jump out of his throat.
He was there when Hidden Leaf Village held Princess Tsunade's Hundred Days Banquet!
He had seen with his own eyes the scene of Gengetsu Hozuki almost melting from fear.
Not only that, but he had also witnessed how this madman named "Uchiha Shin'yu" had bombed Hidden Leaf, and how he had declared war in front of the Five Kage, led by the First Hokage, and then, with just a spiritual body, had played the Kage in the palm of his hand!
Most importantly, this guy seemed to have... killed the First Hokage and Second Hokage!
Back then, he had even rejoiced that Hidden Leaf Village had provoked such a jinx, but today...
"So it's Lord Shin'yu, I don't remember us having any grudges..." the Third Water Shadow said with a dry laugh.
Shin'yu smiled politely, "Yes, there are no grudges, but if you continue to attack, then there will be."
The Third Water Shadow immediately understood, "No, no, we're just here to welcome you."
He scolded those around him, "What are you doing? Quickly put away your swords, and disperse if you have nothing to do."
The Hidden Mist Ninjas were all puzzled, wondering why this Water Shadow, who was always known for being serious and indifferent, would be so polite today.
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