The Hidden Mist Ninjas were full of fiery passion…
After Aomi talked with each of them, the blend of Aomi's elegant linguistic art and Dojutsu to allure hearts made these charmingly naive youths feel as though they truly understood the Mizukage in front of them.
"Lord Aomi, is a pure, powerful but idealistic person…"
"Although he is merciless when killing, he actually loves peace…"
More importantly, the Hidden Mist Ninjas felt respected.
In this Ninja World, transitioning from a Warring States Era to a nation and village system, most villages had not yet proposed a clear program, essentially due to Konoha forging a powerful violent group by rallying Ninja Clans within the Land of Fire, causing quite a stir.
Among those with management foresight, like Konoha Village, they proposed the Will of Fire, starting to cultivate collective consciousness.
Similarly, the First Tsuchikage of Hidden Rock proposed the Will of Stone…
While Hidden Cloud naturally possessed strong cohesion through family lineage bonds.
Hidden Sand, due to being born in harsh, cold deserts, had instinctively gathered for warmth...
But Lonely Island's Hidden Mist, resembling barbarians, fought for Mizukage purely based on strength...
Worsened by the destruction in the Blood Mist Village, the Hidden Mist Ninjas' trust in the concept of a village had plummeted, with the Third Mizukage turning the village into a cannibalistic domain, playing death games internally, quite the remarkable talent indeed.
Yet, during today's discussions, the Hidden Mist Ninjas' hearts returned, once more tied to Aomi!
To show such leniency to captives, investing significant resources and effort into heart-to-hearts, while still being more like a Mizukage than the Mizukage himself…
The key was that Aomi wasn't simply a do-gooder, they had seen how decisively he killed before.
Hence, everything combined only meant that Aomi truly cared about them!
Under such emotional immersion, the Hidden Mist Ninjas were nearly awaiting Aomi's command to charge into battle…
This is what is meant by "a warrior dies for his confidant"!
Yet amidst the overwhelming clamor for battle, Aomi slowly sat cross-legged atop a high platform and spoke: "Ladies and gentlemen, I suppose you're curious as to why I am so strong?"
"I possess the Uchiha's Sharingan, Uzumaki's Adamantine Sealing Chains, Kaguya's Dead Bone Pulse, expert control over the Second Mizukage's Secret Technique, alongside various Escape Techniques I can hardly count…"
"In our conversations earlier, I noticed the curiosity in your eyes, yet no one asked me…"
The Hidden Mist lowered their heads slightly.
How could they ask that?
What Aomi spoke resonated with many, most guessed mixed blood, but this delved into family matters, deeply private.
A few suspected if Aomi mastered some Kinjutsu, though most in Konoha believed it related to Senju Tobirama.
"The reason ties into the mission I'm about to give you."
Aomi gazed around at the Hidden Mist Ninjas, as a fair, gentle voice timely revealed a hint of weariness: "Simply put, within me is the seal of the Six Paths Sage."
At these words, it was earth-shattering!
The Hidden Mist Ninjas quickly raised their once-lowered heads, gazing at Aomi with confusion, shock, or perplexity…
Yet Aomi continued his story.
"From a young age, I realized I possessed terrifying talents, able to discern any kind of Ninjutsu easily, regardless of its complexity, the mechanics seemed naturally laid bare to me, mastered by just a glance."
"And back then, I hadn't even awakened the Sharingan, this abnormal ability terrified me, I didn't feel deserving of such a talent, surely a secret must lie behind this…"
As he spoke, Aomi casually demonstrated Steaming Danger, Dust Release, Lava Release, Boil Release, Sharingan, Dead Bone Pulse, Adamantine Sealing Chains, Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Water Cannon Jutsu…
An arsenal display!
The Hidden Mist Ninjas were speechless, even learning the pride of Onoki, Hiden of Tsuchikage, what more could be said?
What he claimed must be the truth!
Even Senju Tobirama perked his ears, expression turning earnest and serious…
This part he hadn't heard before.
"In this fear, as a child, I was lost. I wondered, is there anyone like me? If so, might I simply be an ordinary genius?"
"I first sought the legends of the Uchiha Clan from the Warring States Era, Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Izuna."
These two renowned names, known even in The Hidden Mist Village…
Like an enthralling tale, the Hidden Mist Ninjas listened intently, afraid of missing any exciting details.
Aomi noticed their reactions, smiling:
"Upon finishing their chronicles, I found myself more akin to Uchiha Izuna rather than the infamous Ninja World Asura, Uchiha Madara. Without this brother, he might have perished amid chaos before his talents fully bloomed…"
"Thus, I sought to understand Uchiha Izuna better, hoping to extract wisdom to resolve my confusion from his experience, yet discovered not even the mighty Sharingan could replicate Kekkeigenkai as I could…"