Inside Soul Society Court.
Walking on the road, Kisame was like Grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden, needing to look at everything twice.
His heart was filled with unceasing surprise.
It was too prosperous!
Before coming, he couldn't have imagined such a scene within the Uzushigakure.
Moreover, he occasionally saw samurai with swords greeting Rukia.
This surprised him even more.
This faction actually had so many people internally?
Although he really wanted to look around, Rukia didn't give him the chance.
She brought him directly to the headquarters.
What an imposing building!
Kisame secretly clicked his tongue.
Upon entering the main hall, two rows of Shinigami stood on both sides, staring at him coldly.
A tall, burly figure wearing a wooden mask filled his vision.
So tall!
Could this be the Lord Soul King?
Just as he was guessing, a cold snort suddenly came from beneath the mask.
Instantly, a massive Aura pressed down like a mountain.
Kisame felt his body suddenly sink, and he knelt straight to the ground, unable to move, unable even to look up!
Kisame was drenched in cold sweat.
This Uzushigakure, surely it wouldn't really execute an envoy from another country, would it?!
Just then, footsteps sounded.
"Greetings, Lord Soul King!"
Kisame 's eyes instantly widened!
So, the Lord Soul King was someone else!
Chihiro sat in his seat, looked down at Kisame , who was kneeling with his head bowed, and said calmly, "Kirigakure envoy, state your purpose."
Kisame 's heart tightened, and he quickly said, "Respected Lord Soul King, our Kirigakure's six ninja swords were confiscated by your subordinates. Kirigakure is willing to redeem them with three A-rank Ninjutsu!"
Chihiro didn't speak, just watched him quietly. The atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly oppressive, causing Kisame 's breathing to become much softer.
Three A-rank Ninjutsu, Kirigakure is really 'generous'.
Six ninja swords are only worth three A-rank Ninjutsu?
Chihiro said faintly, "It seems Kirigakure doesn't have much sincerity."
Kisame was startled, understanding that this meant the terms were insufficient.
"What does Lord Soul King desire?"
Chihiro chuckled, "I heard that Kirigakure's Three-Tails has always been unguarded. How about letting our Uzushigakure guard it for you?"
"Impossible!"
Kisame instinctively refused.
Bijus are war machines for ninja villages; they might not be used, but they cannot be absent!
"Then there's nothing to discuss."
Kisame still wanted to say something.
But Chihiro directly interrupted him.
"See him out."
Kisame couldn't help but say, "Aren't you afraid our Kirigakure will declare war on you?!"
"Then let there be war."
Kisame was stunned.
This guy, is he really not afraid of the Kirigakure's army pressing down on them?!
Just as he was about to be led out, the pressure on him suddenly decreased.
The moment he looked up, a red figure entered his sight.
Kisame 's heart instantly chilled, and a terrifying sensation surged through him.
Uzumaki Clan!
...Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.
"Declare war?!"
The Third Raikage's loud voice echoed from the Raikage's office.
He asked in disbelief, "You didn't mishear? It's the Uzushigakure declaring war on the Land of Water, not the Land of Water declaring war on the Uzushigakure?"
The secretary shook his head and said seriously, "Lord Raikage, I also don't believe it, but this news has been confirmed several times."
The Third Raikage clicked his tongue, "How dare the Uzushigakure do that?!"
"But I like that kind of personality, hahaha!"
Iwagakure and Sunagakure were also shocked when they heard this news.
On what grounds did the Uzushigakure dare to declare war on the Land of Water?
On what grounds did it dare to provoke the Land of Water?!
Besides, the legitimate Uzumaki Clan had already been destroyed. How could a small organization that picked up the remnants of the Uzushigakure declare war under the identity of the Uzushigakure?
A clown!
A jumping clown!
On the desks of the Kage offices in Sunagakure and Iwagakure, the Uzushigakure had already been labeled as such.
Even Konoha was very surprised.
The leader of this organization, the so-called Spiritual Pressure, couldn't have gone mad, could he?
Even with miraculous ninja swords and Unmarked Ninjutsu techniques, did they dare to provoke the Five Great Nations?
Even if the Land of Water was at the bottom among the Five Great Nations, its sheer size was absolutely not something an organization could shake!
Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately summoned the Anbu and said, "Immediately go to the Uzushigakure, observe the situation, and once the Uzushigakure is defeated, quickly seize the techniques controlled by the Uzushigakure' forces!"
"Yes!"
Then, another piece of intelligence arrived that gave him a headache.
On the Amegakure front, war had broken out!
...Land of Water, Kirigakure.
The Mizukage's Office.
"How dare he!"
"Arrogant! Too arrogant!"
"Does he really think that defeating the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist means they can compare themselves to our Kirigakure?!"
"War! We must go to war!"
"If we could destroy the Uzushigakure once, we can destroy it a second time!!"
The news brought back by Kisame naturally stirred up the indignation of the Kirigakure's higher-ups, who clamored to teach the Uzushigakure a lesson!
The Third Mizukage closed his eyes slightly, his index finger continuously tapping the desk.
He truly did not understand what benefit they gained by starting a war with the Kirigakure.
However, the Uzushigakure had already clearly and publicly declared war on the Kirigakure in the Ninja World.
This battle, they had no choice but to fight!
And they had to win beautifully!
Otherwise, everyone would think their Kirigakure was easy to bully.
The Uzumaki Clan.
Recalling the Soul King mentioned by Kisame , the Third Mizukage understood that the Uzushigakure probably never intended to return the ninja swords from the start.
So that's it. They want revenge?
The Third Mizukage opened his rarely seen eyes, his gaze sharp, and ordered: "Send the word down. Assemble all registered Shinobi, form a Shinobi Corps, and march toward the Uzushigakure!!"
"Yes!!"
Just then, an ancient, colossal gate suddenly appeared in the sky above the Kirigakure.
"What is that?"
"A door? How can a door appear in the sky?"
The sudden change caused some commotion in the Kirigakure.
The people meeting in the office also noticed the change in the sky.
"What's going on?"
"Could that be a secret technique cultivated by some clan?"
The Third Mizukage's eyes narrowed, and a sudden ominous feeling rose in his heart.
RUMBLE!
Just then, the massive door in the sky slowly opened.
Stomp!
A foot stepped out from inside.
A person with short, light purple hair and squinting eyes appeared before everyone.
Following closely were a tall, burly person wearing a mask and a petite woman.
It was none other than Gin, Soi Fon, and Komamura Sajin!
Behind them, the silhouettes of other people could vaguely be seen.
Gin smiled gently: "Good afternoon, everyone."
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