And if they had murderous intent, in such a disadvantageous situation, Kisame and the others wouldn't have the ability to fight back and would have long been dead meat.
When the disparity in status between both parties is extremely obvious, yet the stronger side still expresses goodwill, it is the most moving.
Zabuza silently followed along.
And Kaguya Kimijiro was even more jubilant. Is this being rescued by Lord Aomi?
That's wonderful!
Ever since Aomi broke countless bones of his and gently advised him to experience the beauty of life, the hostility in Kaguya Kimijiro's heart dissipated while also generating a tremendous sense of reverence for Aomi.
When he returned and exchanged with the clan elders, discussing Aomi's pure Dead Bone Pulse, he was actually criticized!
The Kaguya Clan's elders believed that Kaguya Kimijiro was just spouting nonsense.
If Aomi were not from the Uchiha Clan, but from the Hyuga Clan, which had intermarried with the Kaguya Clan in the past, there might be a possibility.
Thus, the Kaguya Clan rejected Kaguya Kimijiro's suggestion, and many young clan members even developed the idea of challenging Aomi to prove that they are the strongest Dead Bone Pulse geniuses.
Kaguya Kimijiro was still worried about how to surrender to Aomi in a more graceful manner on the battlefield.
Now it's fine, already surrendered!
Kaguya Kimijiro was even looking forward to seeing his clan members show their trademark foolish battle maniac smiles, and then end up just like he did, being beaten by Aomi until their personalities twisted…
When that time comes, Kaguya Kimijiro decided he would stand by and relish the scene.
What does it mean to be the greatest genius of the Kaguya Clan?
Not just talent, but intelligence and martial power must be strong, knowing who to align with is the most important!
Kisame, carrying the still blood-coughing Ayano, sighed and quickly followed.
——
Konoha Camp.
Hyuga Hizashi smiled wryly at the sight of Kisame and others behind Aomi, looking at the headbands on their foreheads, shaking his head.
It was obvious, these weren't prisoners.
Lord Aomi is always like this, somehow bringing back a few enemies who then wholeheartedly follow him.
It is said that the Root's finance minister, Lord Kakuzu, was once an enemy of Lord Aomi…
However, Lady Tsunade only casually mentioned this once, and anyone probing into this matter would have their salaries docked for three months for various peculiar reasons by Kakuzu.
Thus, this matter gradually became a taboo, a topic that couldn't even be touched upon within the Root.
"Let me take a look at your conditions first…"
Aomi greeted them warmly to sit down, saying softly, "Since the day I saw you at the Chunin exams, I knew you were destined to meet me."
"Loyal, strong, and action-oriented. In your hearts, I see the flame of the Will of Fire, but in the environment of the Hidden Mist, you weren't able to develop correctly."
Senju Tobirama's mouth twitched. Does everyone have a connection with you?
First, you tell stories to Kakuzu, then you talk ideals with Hiruko, and now you point at the geniuses of the Hidden Mist claiming they have the Will of Fire…
This ability of Aomi to speak to people like a human and speak to ghosts like a ghost, who on earth did you learn it from!
"Luckily, what was said to me came from heartfelt genuineness…" Senju Tobirama consoled himself in his heart.
If the kid's communication skills are strong, what can you do?
Kisame and Zabuza looked at Aomi bewilderedly, as if they had any Will of Fire?
There is indeed a fate, having just gotten into Konoha and being beaten, met again as the war started.
Aomi's gaze slowly swept over the two Anbu, Zabuza and Kisame as he said with feeling, "Zabuza, in the graduation exam you killed all your comrades, dubbed as the cruel and bloody demon..."
"But if I am not mistaken, you did it to make yourself appear extreme, in order to change the condition of the Blood Mist Village, correct?"
Zabuza's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Aomi.
How did this man know?
After killing all his comrades, Zabuza's reputation in the Hidden Mist was extremely terrifying, known as someone as distant as a ghost.
Who would want to perform missions with someone like him?
But only Zabuza himself knew, as an ordinary ninja, he had very little say about the condition of the village.
To him, rather than openly opposing the Blood Mist Village, he thought it's better to go to extremes, letting all Hidden Mist Ninja see the dangers of such training.
If you never stop, another Zabuza will emerge!
Zabuza's actions did not achieve much, and his reputation in the Hidden Mist was ruined, but his heart remained as solid as a rock.
Even if no one understood him, so what?
He knew he did it for the Hidden Mist!
But it wasn't until recent events that Zabuza sadly realized — he loved the Hidden Mist, but the Hidden Mist didn't love him.
Aomi then turned to Kisame, saying slowly:
"When you attacked your comrades, I saw pain and struggle in your eyes."
"That is your Will of Fire, Kisame."
"A ninja like you would reflect when first attacking your own comrades. Being a ninja of the Hidden Mist and yet having to kill innocent people of your own, what does that make you, who is enemy and who is friend?"
"What is your purpose, and where do you stand, where are you heading, and where can you find inner peace?"
"At quietness during the night, probably the only thing you feel is the falsity within, right?"
Kisame's small shark eyes widened!
Could it be that the Sharingan can also read minds?
How did he uncover the struggles buried in his heart?
This man called Uchiha Aomi seems to truly understand him…
"You two, though your actions are somewhat extreme, it is due to being born in the Hidden Mist, being beyond your control..."
Aomi spoke while walking to Ayano's side, green Medical Chakra whirling in his hand, placing it on her forehead.
In an instant, Ayano, who was still coughing up blood, looked rosy and miraculously clutched her chest.
The internal organs corroded by the acid mist, at this moment, were enveloped in warm chakra and rapidly healed.
Aomi also patted Kisame and Zabuza's shoulders one by one, healing their injuries.
"I always find it a pity when quality ninjas fall into the quagmire of internal friction…"
Aomi said softly, "If you join Konoha——"
"As long as you're loyal to the village, then I will have ample trust in you, and promise to see you as comrades, not expendables or tools."
"I really admire your character, now, I'm giving you the choice."
"If you don't agree, I can let you go and be a free person, just don't return to the Hidden Mist."
Kisame glanced at the Ayano beside him, averted his gaze, recalling the words Aomi spoke that struck his soul, he forcefully tore off the Hidden Mist Headband from his forehead!
And so did Zabuza, never before had anyone seen through the massive psychological pressure he carried being called a demon!
These two Third Mizukage's Anbu knelt singly before Aomi to express their loyalty.
Aomi slowly lifted them up, smiling as he put Konoha Headbands on the two of them.
Beside them, Kaguya Kimijiro and Terumi Mei were getting anxious…
No, brother…
Don't we have the Will of Fire in our hearts?
Look at us!